My Dogs

Everything you need to know to
raise a balanced and happy dog!

Connor
Golden Lab, maybe 8 or 9 years old
Adopted, but came back because he was too "aggressive"...not an aggressive bone in his body...
except to his sworn enemy...anyone in a vet's office!
Connor's Dogster Page

Winston
Yorkie, about 3 years old
On the left is what he looked like at the shelter. Within minutes of getting this picture I emailed the shelter to "put my name on him"! On the right is what he looks like after grooming. I can't believe no one claimed him. It just goes to prove...small purebred dogs do end up in shelters!

Phil and Lil

Mother was pure bred black cocker spaniel, father was golden retriever, german shepherd, chow mix.
Lil died of a congenital heart defect at about 4 years old, Phil was hit by a car at about 6 years old (10/05).

Gracie

Adopted

Little black dog, 1-2 years
Got call from shelter that they had a 6 month old lab/golden puppy. I told them to send it to the vet and I would pick it up when it was vetted.
Imagine my surprise when the vet called and said she was 1-2 years old and only 23 pounds! I guess that rules out lab! It all worked out for her as she was adopted into a home that loves her very much.

Churchill
Yorkie, "middle aged" <-vet's word
I went to the shelter to take pictures of some dogs to post for rescues. Couldn't believe this dog was going to have to stay there for 5 days because the parish refuses to treat dogs. They only get vetted for adoption or killing. In the picture on the right, he was waiting to see the vet. He was a little wiggle worm! Like his partner in crime (Winston, above <-get it? Winston and Churchill? :) he is a sweetheart! Going for second eye surgery on 11/10/09. Will be available for adoption when recovered.

Sami Jean

Adopted

Lab/Shepherd mix, 3-4 months old
Sami was rescued from a house in my neighborhood. She was tied to a truck about 3 feet from the street, but with a cable that was about 15 feet long.
I convinced her owner to let me find the puppy a new home. A life on a chain is no life at all. A few days later she came down with parvo.
The vets can no longer afford to give rescue rates to treat parvo, so I treated her myself. Five and a half days of subcutaneous fluids, tamiflu, and nausea medication later, she acted like she was never sick! Was adopted and is now in a great home.

Cocoa AKA Cara

Adopted

Golden Retriever, 1 year old
Family could not keep due to daughter's illness. They were so sad to see her go.
Luckily she was adopted by another family with kids close to the same ages as her first home. Very sweet girl with no tail!

Georgie

Adopted

Poodle, 5-6 years old

Sadly, a month after he was adopted, he had a seizure and died. He was a great dog and is greatly missed.

Leo

Now Fostered in New England

Leo was found digging in garbage. He was emaciated and had a severe heart murmur. He was covered in oil.
After gaining weight, his heart murmur was downgraded and he is in a foster home in New England awaiting adoption. He doesn't know he is 10 years old!

lab mixes, 3-4 months old
Jade is laying down in the first picture. Sadly she died of parvo. My first one to not make it.
Aiden survived and is in a great home! The last picture shows Aiden fully recovered just before he left for his new home.

Dixie Lou

Adopted

I only had her for one night before she was adopted.
She arrived at the vet with a rubber band embedded in her front leg that had to be surgically removed.

Sammy, Alyssa, and Woody

Adopted!

lab mixes/3-4 months old
I drove 3 hours to pick these puppies up only to have them break with parvo the next day.
They all lived to be adopted into great homes! The last picture is Woody in his new home (about 8 months later)

Baxter

Adopted

Chocolate Lab, older
He always looked so sad, but he went to a great home!

Sparkles

Adopted!

AKA Princess and Precious
Poodle, 4 1/2 months
Named by her 6 year old friend
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Cody

Adopted!

Sheltie mix?/about 8 weeks old

Hershey - Adopted

Disrupted

Black lab mix, 6 years
and no, I would not have named a black dog Hershey! :)
I am sorry it did not work out for you, sweet boy.

Puppies

Adopted!

Your guess is as good as mine (breed), 8 weeks
Joey (fluffy one), Josie (non-fluffy one)

Taylor -

Adopted!

Chocolate lab, 10-12 months old
When I was asked to pick him up, I was told I was picking up a Golden Retriever!

Lily

Adopted!

Black Lab, 3 months old
My son found her sleeping in his school and brought her home. She is one gorgeous dog!

Joy Noel

Adopted!

Lab?/Corgi?/Dachshund?, 5 months old
Don't know her breed, but she is 100% sweet!

Bentley

Adopted!

Yorkie, 9 months old
Adopted by my parents so I can go see him whenever I want!

Deuce

Adopted!

Black Golden Retriever, 2-3 years old

Casey

Adopted

Yorkie mix, 1-2 years old

Molly Mae and Madison

Adopted!

Golden Retriever, 6 months old and mother 18 months old

Spencer

Adopted!

Black lab mix, 7 weeks old
Spencer was abandoned under someone's carport. They brought her to a vet who called us to take him in. He is a sweetie with very unusual coloring! He is black, but has a tan undercoat.

Cindy

Adopted!

Cocker Spaniel, adult, age unknown
Cindy was rescued from St. John Animal Shelter. She is the sweetest dog! She loves to assume "cuddle position" and get some love!
She also just likes to sleep at your feet and spend time with you. She loved taking care of the puppies that I was puppysitting!

Ella

Adopted!

Black Labrador Retriever, 6 weeks
Ella wandered away from her mommy and was found in someone's yard. She ended up at the shelter and, well, I couldn't just leave her there! You would know why if you could just hold her for one second. Whoever does that just doesn't want to give her back!

You can watch her grow up here!

Emma

Adopted!

Labrador Retriever Mix, 4 months
*Member of the Doggy Protection Program*

Mackey

Adopted

West Highland White Terrier (Westie),2-3 years
I was outside cutting my grass when this man stopped by to see if I knew where this dog belonged. He had found him wandering around his business on Airline Hwy. Not wanting him to go to the shelter, I offered to try to find his home. He is heartworm negative, fecal negative, and has no microchip. None of the local vets recognize him. We will vet him, neuter him, shave him, and put him up for adoption soon!

Eric

Adopted

8 weeks old/Lab mix
We got a call from the shelter that there were 2 mothers and 12 puppies and no room. They were headed straight to the vet for euthanasia. Now how could we let that happen?!

Alli

Adopted

8 weeks old/Lab Mix
Alli is Eric's sister. Now look at that sweet face! This time looks are NOT deceiving :)

We got the other 8 puppies rescued as well. All arrived safely in Port Washington, NY at North Shore Animal League! You can see their arrival here.

Who would have thought this lab and golden girl would foster a cute little dog like this?! Look at that face. He smiled at me, wagged his tail, and held that head high. His look said, "Hey, Lady! Don't leave me here!" The rest is history...

Kyle

Adopted!

mystery mutt (golden/husky or shepherd/australian shepherd mix?), 7 months old
I was supposed to bring him to boarding but he had a cough so he came here for a few days...once they come they don't leave until they are adopted! I am such a softie!