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

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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:

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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

Yuval Mendelovitz's cry for help!

Yuval Mendelovitz, also known as the Angel of the Pit bulls and Mastiffs, is an extraordinary young man, having dedicated his life to saving “bully” dogs in Israel. A while back he lost his lease and has been desperately seeking a new place for him and his dogs. He originally had 3 options but they all fell through and now he has NO where to go. He has been receiving threats saying his dogs will get poisoned and hurt.

This is a real desperate cry out for help, if he does not find a new place his dogs will end have on death row at various city shelters.

He is open to ANY area in Israel, if you have any ideas or suggestions please call 011-972-54-6647884

To learn more about Yuval you can read the best friends article:
http://network.bestfriends.org/golocal/israel/news.aspx?pID=11774

Facebook page:
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thoughts....

I can't take all the sad stories lately...all the sad faces that just want to make me cry.
Owners that neglect there dogs, throw them out like garbage....the ACC and other shelters are PACKED with dogs many sweet Pit Bulls begging for some human touch.

Betty is still at the ACC waiting for a miracle....

xo

Can you save sweet Betty????

Sweet Betty is stuck at the ACC hell house.

Can you save her?

this is the info:
Shelter Staff made the following comments about this animal:
A VOLUNTEER WROTE: Betty tugs at my heartstrings. At 75 lbs and just 2 years old, this young little chubster was found on VanSiclen in Queens and brought to the shelter by a nice police officer. She is a wiggly girl who is gentle and kind, just looking up to you and waiting for her next little bit of human love. She got a great score on our behavioral test, and the behaviorist even said that she became protective of him. The test lasts about 5-10 minutes...imagine what a great and loyal pet she would be if you took her into your home and kept her for the rest of her years?!! I can hardly comprehend that kind of love :) come get her!

For more information about this animal, call:
Animal Care and Control of New York City - Brooklyn at (212) 788-4000
Ask for information about animal ID number A831630
unaltered female, brown brindle and white Pit Bull Terrier mix.

The shelter staff think I am about 2 years and 1 month old.

I have been at the shelter since Sep 27, 2009.