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For the LOVE of DOGS ... the Barn Dog Rescue
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Important MessageFor the Love of Dogs Rescue management team is committed to keeping our staff and environment safe during these uncertain times. It is necessary that the Love Dogs Team continues to have feet on the ground for our dogs while most of the state stays home.
We are continuing to weigh all of the data on a daily, (even hourly!) basis in order to make balanced decisions that impact our dogs, meet and greets, adoptions in process, volunteers and staff. At this time, we have decided to suspend all outside visits including volunteers, meet and greets and adoption visits. Our original transport date of March 28 has been pushed back indefinitely. We have been receiving many applications for adoption and foster homes, we want to make sure everyone understands that we are not making these decisions lightly. We want nothing more then to continue “business as usual” and get these wonderful dogs in homes! We will be in close contact with everyone as things change and hope those of you interested in adopting stay in the loop when we re-open to the public. Thank you for your support! Stay safe and healthy <3 
We have so much appreciation for our staff who have not wavered one bit during this uncertain time. They’re here day in and day out working hard for the dogs and smiling all the way through!
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If you're looking to add an active doggie with a major cuddle and chill button, look no further. Come out and meet Cinder.. you will be just as smitten as we are!!
Dog Etiquette for Humans
10 good manners to practice when meeting or greeting a dog
Don offering Rufie an open place to meet with zero pressure!
1) Be calm & content
2) Let the dog come to you
3) Invite dog to approach- notice dogs body language
4) Use a sweet voice to offer a space beside you for dog to be
5) If dog seems comfortable offer a pet under chin or side - avoid overhead approach
6) After 3 seconds stop petting the dog and see if dog seeks your hand again or not. Don't reach to dog to pet if she/he didn't seek your hand. Dogs love when humans listen!
7) Don't hover over dog- leave plenty of space
8) Alow dog to come and go - praise/ reward dog when he/she returns to you
9) Have a couple of fun toys with you. If dog brings you a toy pull out one of your toys, make it squeak or toss it in the air. If dog drops his toy say "good drop" and immediately throw the new toy/ball ...REPEAT!
10) Have some tasty treats in your pocket. If you don't know the dogs behavior when hand fed drop a treat or two on the ground.. move on and sprinkle a few more.. dog will love being near you!
2) Let the dog come to you
3) Invite dog to approach- notice dogs body language
4) Use a sweet voice to offer a space beside you for dog to be
5) If dog seems comfortable offer a pet under chin or side - avoid overhead approach
6) After 3 seconds stop petting the dog and see if dog seeks your hand again or not. Don't reach to dog to pet if she/he didn't seek your hand. Dogs love when humans listen!
7) Don't hover over dog- leave plenty of space
8) Alow dog to come and go - praise/ reward dog when he/she returns to you
9) Have a couple of fun toys with you. If dog brings you a toy pull out one of your toys, make it squeak or toss it in the air. If dog drops his toy say "good drop" and immediately throw the new toy/ball ...REPEAT!
10) Have some tasty treats in your pocket. If you don't know the dogs behavior when hand fed drop a treat or two on the ground.. move on and sprinkle a few more.. dog will love being near you!
MaMa with Mama Jamie!
Elle has still got it!
Check out our girl Elle! It’s hard to believe that only a few months ago she became so suddenly ill she could barely stand and we weren’t sure she was going to recover. Thanks to Sharon and our dedicated vet team, she has made a miraculous recovery and is LOVING life! Look at her now!!
Our Southern Dogs
With over 30 dogs waiting to come up to find their forever homes, how in the world do we decide which dogs to bring! Its a complicated question! We take every kind of dog you can imagine from shelters, old, young, large, small, healthy and dogs in need of various degrees of medical or psychological help. We try our best to keep a balanced pack here in NY so that dogs have friends and cozy happy places to call their home until their true forever homes come to get them! Here below is a sample of just some of the dogs enjoying much TLC at Dawg Patch NC while they wait for their turn to come to NY to meet you!
Sassafras
Poptart
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Benny
Bear
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If your heart is aching to provide love as a foster or adopter to anyone of our dogs waiting for transport, please email us at
lovedogs.bedfordny@gmail.com
lovedogs.bedfordny@gmail.com
Happily Ever After
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RECENT ADOPTIONS
Click photo for link below!
Happily Ever After
Recent Adoptions
Dog Trainer Jamie's corner!
Hello! Welcome to my corner! Here, we will discuss various current training, behavior and enrichment topics that include our dogs at the rescue, my personal dogs and useful learning situations we find ourselves in!
First up... Top 3 reasons NOT to
use a retractable leash!
use a retractable leash!
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The best way to use a retractable leash is to walk it over to the garbage and throw it away..! Yes, you read that correctly!
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1. There is very little to no control when using the retractable leash and it sends mixed messages.. the length of the leash comes is constantly changing and provides no continuity for the dog.
2. Losing a dog while using this leash is a very common and preventable occurrence. The long length of feed of leash allows a dog to sprint forward with ample space before the lock catches. When they hit the end or when the owner locks it to to stop the dog, often so much speed and strength has built up it'll rip the handle mechanism right out of your hand. Not only does this cause the dog to get loose, but the heavy handle slams down behind the dog often freighting him thus making him run away faster.
3. This type of leash is notorious for causing amputations and burns. Quick, sometimes unpredictable movements of a dog at the end go the long, fast moving, thin feed of leash often gets tangled around legs, arms, waists, necks and fingers of all people in its path.
2. Losing a dog while using this leash is a very common and preventable occurrence. The long length of feed of leash allows a dog to sprint forward with ample space before the lock catches. When they hit the end or when the owner locks it to to stop the dog, often so much speed and strength has built up it'll rip the handle mechanism right out of your hand. Not only does this cause the dog to get loose, but the heavy handle slams down behind the dog often freighting him thus making him run away faster.
3. This type of leash is notorious for causing amputations and burns. Quick, sometimes unpredictable movements of a dog at the end go the long, fast moving, thin feed of leash often gets tangled around legs, arms, waists, necks and fingers of all people in its path.
Much better alternatives are a fixed four or six foot leash for regular walks and a long leash designed for dogs for hikes or field play!
Spotlight on Adoptable LOVE DOGS dogs!
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MONA MONA
Wiggly, leaner girl who will never pass up a butt scratch! Loves everyone she meets with a mature, lower energy. |
WANTED!!! Love Dogs Fosters
We specialize in saving older dogs, dogs with medical issues and dogs who need a little extra time and attention. The need at times is overwhelming. Not many rescues are able to take in these forgotten pups! We are hoping to develop a network of LOVE DOGS fosters who wish to provide loving homes for these darling doggies while they see our specialists and get their broken bits and pieces tended to!
Worried trio of owner surrenders!
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Miss Bear found in a dumpster!
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Little Dude is HW pos!
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Fostering is a wonderful way to support rescue! Very often these sweet dogs ask for very little & offer all their love and gratitude!
Maybe while at you are at home.. in quarantine.. you'd consider devoting some of your time and attention to a needy rescue dog Enjoy the incredibly rewarding experience of building a special relationship with one of our needy dogs.. their lives would be forever changed by the love and attention only a home and the love & focused attention of a trusted friend can provide!!
For the LOVE of HORSES
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Part of the magic here has to do with the integrity of our mission. Our combined efforts to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home animals stem from a foundation of respect, kindness, clear intention and a humble desire to learn from every animal in our care.
Our rescue is located on the grounds of a serene and magnificent, private horse farm in Westchester County NY. Not only does the farm provide a sanctuary for homeless dogs it also provides sanctuary for special equines in need. As with our dogs the ponies and horses are given all they need to go to live happy and fulfilling lives. Some become "homies" at the farm.. many others are adopted to loving homes!
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