Please help us save JESSY

Please help us save JESSY, a beautiful, 1 and 1/2 year-old BLUE NOSE Amstaff who will die SUN AM because she has kennel cough! No one ever even gave her a behavior evaluation-- but volunteers noted what a sweet girl she is:

A VOLUNTEER WROTE: Jessy loves to show off how she knows how to sit for treats and to do her #1 and #2 outside where it belongs. This 46 pound, 1 1/2 year old American Pit Bull Terrier mix adores belly rubs but probably didn't get many before she was found in Brooklyn, roaming the streets as a stray. She shows her affection for people by licking their faces. Jessy is entranced by other dogs and pulls on the leash a bit, so she needs some help in that department, but her friendliness makes up for it! Our vets gave her the highest behavioral rating she can get, and said she is sociable and tolerates handling well. During her photo session, Jessy was the perfect model -- calm, patient, and showing her best profile. Please come today and brighten up her future by giving her a new family to love!


If you would like to apply to foster or adopt JESSY, please visit our website to fill out the appropriate application: www.inourhandsrescue.org

Note: if you would like to "foster to adopt, please complete the adoption application.

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Emily Gear
Canine Rescue Director
In Our Hands Rescue, Inc.
Brooklyn, NY • Cincinnati, OH
An Approved New Hope Partner of NYC ACC and
Member of the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals
www.inourhandsrescue.org

Buddy needs a home ASAP

Buddy Movie from rosanna bochichio on Vimeo.

Meet Buddy, he is a 2 year old neutered pit bull terrier mix. Buddy has been in foster for too long. He needs his own family who will devote there time and love. He will reward you by being your best Buddy. Give him a chance.

contact: luvyourdog11@optonline.net

Yuval Mendelovitz needs help!

I have already posted about Yuval....

But here is some more info:

His website is: Yuval Mendelovitz's website

he lives in Tel Aviv, Israel and has started a mission to save 'bully' dogs. He currently has NO funding; many of the dogs live in his tiny 1 bedroom home or foster care. He is a young man that has pretty much dedicated his life to saving these poor dogs lives.

Most of these dogs arrive from dog fighting situations or very sad and neglected homes. Israel is a country that has banned breeding 'bully' dogs and there is very little hope for them in that country. Unlike the United States in Israel it is VERY rare to come across someone that is willing to give these dogs a chance. He is the last hope for for 'bully' dogs in Israel.

He is need of urgent help to grow, create awareness, build the sanctuary he dreams of and help the thousands of dogs in need. He has some great ideas of how to get the community involved.

In addition he has lost his lease and his car has died on him. Both are very important to help save more dogs.

If you can help, please call him at 011-972-54-428-2273
He needs as much help as possible.

I am working with him to create a pay pal link for donations, until then this is one to help.

Buy food for the dogs by calling this number:
King of the Animals Pet Store, in Tel Aviv Israel
011-972-3-6423133, ask for Yoav
and mention that you are purchasing food for Yuval Mendelovitz's dogs.

I have also spoken with Best Friends (in Utah) to help him and they are writing an article that should appear on there site.

Here again is a link to a video created for him: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krQOdUXDdyE

Omen needs a home!

Omen found us on the street last December -- we were out with our other dogs, and noticed a white, silent ghost dog following us in the night rain.

Long story short, we adopted him, planning to keep him forever, but our financial circumstances changed, and we have had to move, keeping only two of our four rescues. Guido, the italian greyhound, was pretty easy to find a home for, but we have really been struggling to find a good home for Omen.

He was in awful shape when we met him, but over the past six months has turned into one of the sweetest, calmest, lowest-maintenance dogs ever. He turned out to be completely deaf -- we really didn't know what to do with a deaf dog, but were able to teach him a few commands, and I know he would learn tons in the right environment / with the right handler.

He needs to go to a home with at least one other dog, and would be great in a home with children. We don't know about cats yet. Two small caveats: he still sometimes has nightmares, from which he wakes up growling. It's scary-sounding, but just noise, but any new family for him would need to be warned. Also, he needs to be fed at least ten feet away from other dogs. He can't stand dogs walking around behind him or sneaking up toward his food bowl while he's eating -- the only aggression he's ever shown was toward another of our dogs who did just that while he was eating.

Right now Omen is staying with a friend in the Bronx, but he's already been there almost two weeks and I know Justin (who had a very full life and a rescue pit mix already) is a bit overwhelmed. I have been posting and reposting on Craigslist without much response. I am sure, especially in this horrible economy, that you are busy and your volunteers have all the dogs they can handle, but is there any way you could help us find a new home for Omen? I don't think Justin can keep him for much longer, and we are already pushing the limits in our new building with our two dogs.

Thank you very much,
Marie
(646-942-7290)
kfmarie@gmail.com

Forgotten Friends of Long Island

Forgotten Friends of Long Island currently has 4 dogs up for adoption/ foster.

Here is the list:

Poppy - Sr. Male Chow mix
Sonny - 8 yr. old Shep mix
Buddy - 1.5 year old pit mix
Pugsley - 10 year old blind pug male

Contact them ASAP if you can help: http://www.forgottenfriendsoflongisland.org/

An angel from Israel that saves lives of many 'bully' dogs

His name is Yuval and he is a blessing! Israel is in much need of more people like him that can open there heart.

Yuval Mendelovitz and his friends are dedicating their lives to rescue pitbulls in israel from the cruelty of bad people.

watch this!

Justice For Dog Set On Fire

A pitbull dog was drenched in gasoline and set on fire two weeks ago during the last week of May. The dog suffered a 3rd degree burn over 98% of her body and despite efforts to save her, she suffered kidney failure and was euthanized to relieve her of further pain.

Two suspects have been arrested and so far, not much is told other than they are juveniles. These kids are a danger to society, and I think it is only fair for them to be tried as adults and be punished the MAXIMUM penalty for animal cruelty. I think they should be locked up in jail for years and not be allowed to own a pet EVER.

please sign this:

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/109/justice-for-dog-set-on-fire

Adopt a shelter dog: Save a life

Please watch this video >>

Dog Fighting Video—45 Dogs Seized in Alabama Bust

On Monday, June 1, a dog fighting operation in Randolph County was raided by the state's 5th Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force. The ASPCA dispatched forensic veterinarian, Dr. Melinda Merck, and our Mobile Animal Crime Scene Investigation Unit to collect evidence in the investigation and aid in the prosecution of the case.

Dr. Merck examined 45 dogs who were discovered tied to heavy chains and living in deplorable conditions on the two properties. She also examined partially buried skeletal remains of a dog found on site. In addition, controlled substances, illicit drugs and other paraphernalia related to dog fighting have been collected into evidence.

Read more and watch video >>

Please help save Hazel! 24 hours left!!!

24 more hours to save HAZEL, calm, striking blk/white 5 yr old pittie

HAZEL'S time is up!  Help us save this sweet, calm girl!

In Our Hands Rescue pulled Hazel off the euthanasia list at the city shelter only nights ago.  hazel must be placed within 24 hours or she will be placed back on the euthanasia list!  This is a calm, sweet, gentle girl, who had a perfect behavior evaluation.  This exceptional girl is good with kids-- and would even be a great "bull nanny" (no she is not a real English Staf.)  She does have some food allergies which caused her feet to look inflamed-- nothing that high quality food with NO CORN, WHEAT or other irritating ingredients won't solve.  Omega 3's added to the food works wonders as well.

Of Hazel's story, a volunteer wrote:
Hazel has lost her home.  Her owner is moving where dogs aren't allowed. But the owner told us that Hazel adores men,women, children and other dogs, and is housetrained.   I met her a week after she arrived.  What a charmer this 5 year old gal is: she always has a smile for people and other dogs.  But I noticed that her feet look rather inflamed, probably due to a skin allergy. But nothing dims Hazel's spirits. What she needs now is a new family to love.  Pehaps it's yours.  She weighs 65 pounds.  She's been here since 5/22/09.  SWEET DOG!!!

SAVE HAZEL!  Because she is 5 yrs old, her adoption fee will be reduced.  Still , please apply at http://www.inourhandsrescue.org/adopt disregarding the adoption fee amounts.

If you are only interested in fostering Hazel with no option to adopt, please apply here: www.inourhandsrescue.org/foster-application

Lady's a First Class Dog & Needs Forever a Home

Please contact Mila Parot at mila.parot@gmail.com if interested in adopting Lady and I will email you an application. Lady's awesome and needs a forever home ASAP. This is a rescue organization.
A stunning 2 yr-old, 48 lbs Lady was left abandoned in an empty apartment and taken to the local city shelter. Since she arrived at the shelter, Lady became a favorite of staff members and volunteers. Not once in her time at the shelter she showed any aggression. She was awarded the shelter's best and most prestigious behavior rating...NO CONCERN. This is reserved for those dogs who perform exceptionally well on their behavior test. One staffer described Lady as a "true princess", and we think she's absolutely correct. Lady is a first class dog - so smart and impressive; we know everyone is going to fall in love with her.

We rescued Lady from an overcrowded shelter and she now needs a forever home. Lady loves meeting people and give kisses whether you ask for them or not. She was seized when her owner was evicted. Lady has lost her owner and her home, and one fell swoop. Yes, she's very gentle and affectionate and is rather submissive with people. Lady is, well, a real lady. She comes quickly when you call her, and obeys the "sit" and "stay" commands. Lady enjoys staying at her caretaker's feet or hopping on the bench and sitting next to you to be carressed. She loves toys and plays with them for hours. She takes treats gently from your hands. She has a beautiful mahogany brindle coat and soulful brown eyes.

Lady had given birth to a little of puppies shortly before she came to the shelter. Her puppies were taken away from her and she's now protective around other dogs and cats so she needs to be the only pet in the household.