Group training at the farm.. Elle in her back pack which she LOVES!!
Char and the canine office staff hard at work!!
Floralee teaching Hudson to "beg"
Sweet Stella having her first swim!
Daphne sharing a tender moment and offering a gentle lick!
Lovely dear ELLE drinking in a warm summer breeze!
3 of our "littles" in the play yard.. Sydney, Chester and Shahdi
Fabulous FIONA all love all the time Sweet fuzzy brindle girl!
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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 in scary high kill shelters! For the LOVE of DOGS is a small, hands on organization specializing in taking extra time & care in getting to know each one of our dogs, inside and out & then helping them find their purpose and place in the world!
Sweet Clancy.. someone cut off his ears when he was just a pup.. but he doesn't hold a grudge! Clancy is a certified therapy dog now!!
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LOVE DOGS Dogs...
Some of the Southern Shelters we work with..
We've been asked frequently where our dogs come from.. so we've decided to tell you a bit more about the shelters we work with and the ways that we help. We are building this aspect of our web site so its a work in progress! We welcome questions and comments!!
Chester Shelter S.C.We are very impressed with this shelter because of how much they care and how hard they work to save the lives of so many needy animals! We have worked with Chester for many years and have only great experiences to report! All of the dogs we've pulled from Chester have been sweeter and more beautiful than we'd heard they were... EVERY SINGLE ONE!!! Please feel free to browse their site. www.chesterscanimalcontrol.com
 heres Buddy.. a handsome sweet mix .. we are sponsoring him and some of his friends at Chester!
Buddy is a prize! He is young, 1 y ~ 36 lbs, hes cute and sweet and friendly with everyone.... people kids dogs and cats!! He has basic training droopy ears and a long tail!
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Melanie
Poor Melanie has become LUCKY MELANIE because of the incredible kindness of the staff and volunteers at Chester Shelter! She was heart worm positive and required nose and eye surgery!! Chester found someone to adopt her and lots of people to donate to her medical needs!
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sweet snowy white angel pup.. hoping someone will choose her!!
Fawn
5 mos old female 22 lbs VERY SWEET PUP Fawn is just one of so many deserving dogs in need of a loving home to call her own! |
Johnny Low-rider desperately needs help! hES SO SAD BECAUSE HIS OWNER left him at the kill shelter!! Staff loves him!
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URGENT HELP IS NEEDED |
Roxie and Rex owner surrenders!!! Need rescue FAST!
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Please check back as we do list incoming dogs in need! Lancaster works hard to save as many dogs as they can but not all make it out of the shelter! Pray.. send love.. just be aware that there are tons of dogs that need our help! Do what you can! All helps!
this beautiful boy was surrendered by his owner today becauseowner is terminally ill and cannot care for his wonderful friend any longer
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Jacob is sooooo very sweet!! Needs rescue!
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These dogs are just a few of so many dogs in danger of being put to sleep.. We cannot explain how it is that so many beautiful, sweet young dogs end up in this horrible situation but they do!! We cant save enough dogs to feel like we make enough of a difference!! But raising awareness and asking everyone who can to at least think about this terrible problem may help turn the tides.. sadly more unwanted dogs pour in everyday.. beautiful. wonderful, perfect dogs!! Say prayers.. send love.. do whatever you can!! We have saved a great many wonderful dogs from Lancaster.. most living a beautiful life in New York area homes :)
Much a do about Pit Bulls.. Pittie mixes, myths, mysteries and what do we REALLY know!!!
PIT BULL FACTS
* Overbreeding, improper training and neglect cause about ONE MILLION Pit Bulls every year to be put down.. that's 2000 dogs a day!!!!
* In a test to evaluate different dog temperaments Pit Bulls scored higher than Golden Retrievers, Cocker Spaniels and Collies!!
* Helen Keller's dog was a Pit Bull! Mary Tyler Moore's Pit Bull helps her to control her diabetes by alerting her when her blood sugar is low! Sadly these are the sort of stories that RARELY get reported!!!!
* Overbreeding, improper training and neglect cause about ONE MILLION Pit Bulls every year to be put down.. that's 2000 dogs a day!!!!
* In a test to evaluate different dog temperaments Pit Bulls scored higher than Golden Retrievers, Cocker Spaniels and Collies!!
* Helen Keller's dog was a Pit Bull! Mary Tyler Moore's Pit Bull helps her to control her diabetes by alerting her when her blood sugar is low! Sadly these are the sort of stories that RARELY get reported!!!!
Gentle .. Truffle
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Pit Bulls are people lovers, gentle affectionate and often silly
Lovable Clancy a certified therapy dog
Bilbo Baggins is super sweet and adores friends in small packages! He loves kids and little dogs.. and everyone else too!!
AFFECTIONATE..Gracie
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Some of the dogs we pull have some Pit Bull mixed in.. some more than others but ALL been super sweet, highly trainable, playful, affectionate, athletic, silly, entertaining, eager to please, loving dogs.. (see photos) There's been a great deal of reporting that unfairly categorizes Pits as innately violent and dangerous dogs.. it couldn't be farther from the truth. "The America Pit Bull Terriers are outgoing and people loving. Devoted to family and friends, gentle with children, easy going in nature. Properly socialized dogs are extremely friendly, even with strangers and therefore do not make good guard dogs! THEY'RE INTELLIGENT, EAGER TO PLEASE AND TEND TO REMAIN PLAYFUL THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES. Some are low key couch potatoes others need a job to channel their enthusiasm and energy. They excel in dog sports, search and rescue work, drug and bomb detection work and as therapy dogs. Posters during World War II even featured the breed as a symbol of American courage and determination!" Pit Bulls have a wonderful sense of humor and bring tremendous hilarity to our lives!!
Mush is a loverboy who adores kids!!
Elle LOVES to work! She is happiest when she can do something to please!!
Mush will play as gently as needed and still have great fun!!
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As owners we all have a responsibility to make sure our dogs behave well in public. Your dog depends only on you!! When people are bombarded with bad headlines about Pit Bulls its easy to understand why they're nervous when they see one one the street ..Yet each of us along with our dogs can help alter that perception. Remember before you can train a dog or rehabilitate a dog you HAVE TO CONNECT with him.. which can only be done by using your instincts and communicating with your energy.
Its hard for people to continue to have negative feelings about Pit Bulls after they actually get to know one!
Its hard for people to continue to have negative feelings about Pit Bulls after they actually get to know one!
Oscar, SODA & Pierre
We at LOVE DOGS want 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 at Chester AC 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 lovingly drives our dogs up from South Carolina every couple of weeks! Thank you to our vets here in NY who do our follow up wellness visits and address any medical issues ranging from extensive HeartWorm treatments to surgeries, and treatment for mysterious UTIs. and diagnosing strange bumps and lumps and rashes!! Dr. Mark Christiansen @ Hudson Highlands, Dr. Sarah Cutler~ At Home Vet Care, Mt Kisco Veterinary Clinic, Goldens Bridge Veterinary Hospital, Animal Specialty Center, Dr JP Petrie~ Cardiologist and Jen Boncynski~ Surgeon! 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, Jamie Ianello, Ali Wazsmer and Barbara Gerlach! A big thank you to SPCA of Westchester for enabling us to do what we do!
