Madly in LOVE with Marigold
Tucker arrived this weekend!
Samantha and Sassafras making friends as Kristin watches XOXOX
Wills, Paisley, Sweet, Violet, Caliente, Tinker & Ray's front paws
Adorable Miss Harriet
Teej :)
Love bug, snuggle-meister, silly playful Chi RAYMOND!
precious little Violet
Happy Silly Apple
Super dog handler Alex with his best girl, Elle
Ariana & Steffi ( AKA Miss Cheeks) helps welcome our latest arrivals
Best Chi Queen.. ZOEY!!
Pretty girl Cara Lovin life!
Sweet Pea, Violet, Ray, Wills, Paisley & Zoda
Big dogs playing & making new friends as only dogs can!
Darling Ellie Bellie
Maggie loves hanging with Jenna.. she has SO much fun and loves to chill in the car
Gemmie Gemstone groovin in the grass! Sheer bliss!
Handsome & Happy Holden
A Sad Farewell to our beloved HOLLY
HOLLY sprouted her angel wings after a valiant fight against cancer. We send our love and sympathy to her devoted family. Holly was and always will be her her Mama Katies special girl. You have blessed us all who knew you HOLLY!
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Welcome.. and thank you for your decision to adopt one ( or more ) of our beautiful, sweet dogs and for your interest in our mission of giving a second chance for a happy life of belonging to so many unique and perfect dogs who might otherwise been left behind to perish! For the LOVE of DOGS is a small, hands on organization specializing in rescuing dogs that are often overlooked.. some of whom may require a little extra attention and time... we help them find their way back home to who they truly are.. teach them trust, respect ..basic commands .. how to walk on a leash and do so in a group of dogs .. We learn as much as we can about each and every dog in our care.. we listen to them, watch how they interact and react to the world around them and envision the life and home they'd be happiest in...the kind of home that would help them be their best & help them find their purpose and place in the world!
People often ask us what makes us different than other rescues/shelters.. the simple answer is we believed there's a need for someone to save the dogs that tend to be overlooked.. Momma dogs who are so often left behind after their puppies are rescued.. (its easier to place puppies..) we take the smooth coated, the black and brindle dogs, the shy dogs that need a little extra time to trust.. we take senior dogs.. dogs that have special medical needs.. blind dogs, deaf dogs, funny looking dogs.. sometimes even dogs with perfect doggie suits and personalities that are left behind simply because there are so many dogs in need!! Every single one of the dogs we pull are beautiful, loving, truly wonderful dogs with so much to give.. & regardless of size color age all show amazing gratitude for the second chance at life and for us seeing our dogs discover their "happy" is one of the greatest pleasures on earth!! We are committed to facilitating meaningful relationships between dogs and humans.. WE TEACH the language of DOG's to everyone who wishes to learn! Seeing adopters & volunteers, having AHA moments as they understand the messages their new canine friend is sending them is yet another HUGE reward for us! We are working on developing a program to teach kids DOG TALK as well!! A great many of you have felt drawn to help a dog with special needs.. a deaf dog, a blind dog, an older or insecure dog or a dog with a medical issues.. you come to us looking to adopt a dog that requires more patience time and understanding. We are truly awed by the kindness of our wonderful adopters!! We surely could not do what we do with out you! Over the last 7-8 years we have rescued and found loving homes for hundreds & hundreds of dogs who would have otherwise perished. Many of our adoptive families keep in touch with us by sending us updates with the most fantastic happily-ever-after stories, photos and videos!! Food for our souls!! Dogs tend to bring out the best in people & by creating these amazing circles of love and goodwill we honor in a tremendously rewarding way the awesome gift of DOGS..
An important Message to Humans from DOGSPlease allow me to quietly approach you and greet you with my nose..
Please don't reach out at me or crowd me.. Please don't look me in the eye or pat me on top of my head. Please don't hug me! Dogs dont hug.. humans hug but to most of us it feels threatening! Please learn to love dogs in a way that make dogs feel loved and safe! Kids can very easily learn to talk DOG and enjoy respectful enriching relationships
Ahhhh..YES! Char allowing a dog to greet her by permitting him to approach and gently explore.. her energy is calm and quietly welcoming. Dog is relaxed, has an open mouth & soft body language
PLEASE NO!!
Char shows us what NOT to do!! Dogs experience front to front contact as aggression! Notice Coopers' closed mouth, his ears out to the side,he has classic "whale eye".. (white area showing) and how his body is stiff & trying to pull away. Dogs DONT feel affection when hugged.They are scared! |
LOVE DOGS Dogs...
during their stay with us and after they are adopted
Oscar, SODA & Pierre
We at LOVE DOGS wish to Thank....
Everyone who has helped us along the way with our mission to rescue, heal, rehabilitate, socialize dogs of every size, shape and color! Thank you to all of you big hearted adoptive families who welcomed one or more of our dogs into your homes! Thank you for keeping in touch with us with updates and wonderful photos!!
Thanks to our friends, staff & and volunteers at Southern shelters who work overtime to save as many dogs as they do and make it easier for us to do our work! To the vets in the South who spay/neuter, vaccinations and check ups THANK YOU!!
We are so grateful to owner Lynn Angel and her ladies at Dawg Patch Boarding who provide TLC to all our dogs as they recover from surgery and wait their turn to come to NY! For many dogs that is the first loving environment they experience!
Thank you to Elena Strauman our compassionate transport driver who goes to the shelters to save dogs.. fosters some and then lovingly drives our dogs up from South Carolina every few weeks!
Thank you to our AMAZING VETERINARIANS here in NY who do our follow up wellness visits and address any medical issues ranging from extensive heart worm treatments to surgeries, and treatment for mysterious UTIs. and diagnosing strange bumps and lumps and rashes!!
Dr. Sarah Cutler At Home Vet Care,
The Animal Specialty Center in Yonkers, and TOP VETS, Dr. JP Petrie Cardiologist
& Dr. Jen Bonczynski Surgeon!
Dr. Mark Christiansen @ Hudson Highlands,
Dr. Gwen Sherman @ Mt Kisco Veterinary Clinic,
Thank you to our generous dog first trainers for helping us to understand what makes each one of our dogs tick .. they help us assemble play groups, teach our dogs manners and tricks.. make life more fun and finally help us match dogs with adopters and adopters dogs.. Gary Pietropaolo & our own, fabulous Jamie Ianello !
Warm thank you to Sandi Christiansen who volunteers her time and professional skills to groom our dogs with love, patience, smiles and treats.. Sandi also helps acquaint dogs with a positive experience of having nails trimmed!! We all love when Sandi is here! !
Huge thank yous go out to all of our awesome volunteers and foster families!
A big thank you to SPCA of Westchester for enabling us to do what we do!
What a fantastic collection of compassionate & dedicated people! we are so lucky!
