Edison: Municipal Animal Shelter

Edison: Municipal Animal Shelter is located in New Jersey.

Location:
125 Municipal Blvd
Edison, NJ 08817
(732) 248-7278

The pit bulls at this shelter on not advertised to the public for adoption and only rescue groups can pull them.
They are walked once a week and the rest of the time sit in there cold cage.
There is a real pit bull crisis there and MANY are put to sleep on a weekly basis.

If you are a rescue group, please consider these poor dogs!

Beaten-down dog from Vick case has his day

Read this amazing article:
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - It’s a dog’s life. And for Leo it couldn’t be better.

Leo — rescued from heavy chains that confined him as one of the pit bulls in former NFL quarterback Michael Vick’s dogfighting ring — is a lover, not a fighter. He now happily frolics in a clown collar as he makes the rounds at the Camino Infusion Center, where he brings comfort to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Click on link below to read more >>

Adopter returns handsome blk/white ABD mix to shelter

Dear animal advocates,

Please crosspost this message for the general public. Please do not clog rescuers' inboxes with it-- while I'd be happy to step aside and let another qualified rescue take this dog, I think most rescues have enough going on to be bothered with another rescuer's pleas. I also remind you that New Hope Partners cannot pull for any other rescue.

Anything you can do to get this great dog some exposure to the public where he might find a qualified foster home would be so appreciated!

Yours,

Emily Gear
Louie's Legacy

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Moron adopter returns handsome blk/white ABD mix to shelter (Is it a day that ends in "y"?)

This exceedingly handsome and stately gentleman is Spot. Spot had a home last night. Tonight, he does not. His dimwitted adopter returned him to the shelter today, saying he looked like he had mange, and he didn't want to pay to treat it.Knowing the pain these animals suffer daily, it is beyond me how someone could stand in line with a dog they had fed, loved and cared for-- even shared moments with for a year could turn around and discard them.

Spot has been discarded.

This 3-year-old American Bulldog Mix is friendly with people and other dogs. He is a handsome brute that does need more obedience training-- he pulls hard on a leash. He weighs 63 lb, but it's all muscle. He needs an experienced owner who's willing to work with him, teach him leash manners, and make him a gentleman. He'll already come with undying loyalty and devotion. Give him a family and a home, a real reason for his living.

DEMODEX MANGE, if he even has it, is NON-CONTAGIOUS. The rescue will provide treatment, but he needs a foster home to recover in. I think it would be a safe bet to say NO CATS, and no SMALL CHILDREN, because of his strength.

Please offer to foster SPOT, so we can help him escape with his life-- again.

APPLY to FOSTER: www.louieslegacy.org/foster
APPLY to ADOPT: www.louieslegacy.org/adopt

Chico in cage 19

I got this heartbreaking message today:

in imminent danger.

I am a volunteer at the Edison Animal Shelter and advisor for an animal welfare group at the high school where I teach. Our students work with the animals each week.

There is a nice pitbull puppy, male, cream-colored, 1 1/2 yrs old, "Chico," in cage 19.
Chico was surrendered because his family was moving. He is neutered and up to date with his shots. He is friendly, playful and has a nice disposition, and waits quietly, without barking in his cage to be taken out. Chico has not exhibited any aggression toward other dogs, nor any food aggression either, and walks well on leash. He has behaved nicely.

Unfortunately, Chico cannot go for adoption to the public, as it is the shelter's policy that pitbulls may only go to a rescue. Edison is a municipal, kill shelter, and if a rescue does not take him, his time will run out soon, as they are full now.

Are you able to help with placement with Chico, or do you have any suggestions as to who might be able to help him?

Any assistance you can give him will be greatly appreciated. I am attaching a picture of him.

Thank you.

Elda Hubbard
eldahubbard@hotmail.com

UPDATE:

Got this today:

Several days ago I sent out a plea for Chico, a 1 1/2 yr old puppy who was at a kill shelter and at high risk of being euthanized last week. I was not able to find a placement for him, so a rescue pulled him and I decided to foster him until I could find him a good home.
Chico is a nice pup who was obviously very stressed from 2 months in the shelter. He only got out of the cage when we, the volunteers, went there once a week. The rest of the time he was in an indoor cage. He was very thin and had a skin rash when I brought him home. I took him to the vet and he is now on medication for parasites and on antibiotics for the skin rash. He is doing well, has a voracious appetite, and is adjusting to the new home.

However, I still need to find a permanent home for him, as he and my 7 yr old male Shepherd are not the best of friends. Chico wants to play and my Shepherd wants no part of it, plus the fact that both males are competing for dominance and attention. He is sweet, VERY intelligent, is learning commands (although still a little stubborn) and will make a nice companion for an experienced person who can discipline him properly.

I would appreciate anything you can do to help me find him a good home. If you have a website, could you please post him on it? He is a good little pup.

Thank you very much.

Elda Hubbard
eldahubbard@hotmail.com

A BIG shout out to: Coalition to Unchain Dogs

This is an amazing organization!
Check out there website: http://unchaindogs.net/

The Coalition to Unchain Dogs is a non-profit, volunteer effort dedicated to improving
the welfare of dogs living outdoors on chains in and around the Triangle region of North Carolina.
In just over two years, we have freed over 200 dogs from their chains, but many more are still waiting.

There three-tiered mission:

1. Raise money and build fences for chained dogs in the community

2. Provide support to and educate the community as to why chaining is cruel and dangerous and raise awareness of the physical, mental and emotional needs of dogs

3. Advocate for the passing of laws that disallow or severely restrict the chaining of dogs
Each dog must be spayed/neutered and vaccinated before receiving a fence.

Donate to them and help dogs live a better life!!!

Here is a video showing some of there amazing work:

Baxter passed away October 16th...

Baxter March 23, 1990 October 16, 2009

Baxter, the worlds best, most devoted, and oldest therapy dog, 19 years and 6 months, eased peacefully from his life on Friday afternoon, October 16th.

Baxter is an nineteen years old Therapy Dog. Truly this dog is a blessing.

You can purchase his Book "Moments With Baxter"

ALL proceeds from the sale of the book are being donated to charity.

You can also visit Baxter's Wesite at http://www.momentswithbaxter.com/

Donate to Yuval's cause

Yuval needs warm blankets, sheets and towels ASAP!
If you can donate these items please email me at sharon_avnon@yahoo.com
Yuval is located in Israel. Items can be mailed and I will be happy to provide a mailing address.

xo