Ciga(07/08):
Terrier Mix
Spayed Female
5 years old
Montgomery County SPCA
(518) 842-8050

I am such a wonderful and friendly dog! I'm the one that the people here at the shelter take to schools when they talk to students about having pets. So nobody understands why I haven't found a forever home yet but they're starting to get very worried because I am showing signs of depression. After all, I was just dumped outside the shelter door over 7 months ago so I haven't had the happiest life. But I would make the most devoted and loving companion to anyone who will give me a chance. I am house-trained and crate-trained. I'm good with children. I love to go for walks and I'm proudly one of the best on-leash walkers at the shelter. I'm great in the car too. I love to have toys but I'm not a chewer. I know my basic commands and I'm certainly capable of learning more. I cannot be in a home with cats but I get along with some dogs so if you have one, we would have to meet first. I love people the most though. I'm a bit shy at first but once I get to know you, I'd like to have every bit of attention that you would give me. If I could just roll in some grass and have my tummy rubbed, I would be in heaven. I'm quiet and easy going and just an all around nice girl. It's just been too long without knowing what a home is like. Please come to see me. Please!

Deeley (03/08):
Bull Terrier Mix
Neutered Male
3 years old
Montgomery County SPCA
(518) 842-8050

I've been at the shelter for 8 months already. I don't think this is where I'm supposed to spend the rest of my life but some days I have to wonder. I would make a great companion for someone who likes to take long walks...maybe go to the park? I've never actually been to one but I dream about my person and I playing fetch in the nice grass. I like people so much that I tend to jump up on them. It's really about the worst thing I do. But if you don't like that, I'm as trainable as I am lovable! It would be best if I go home with a family of adults or with older children because I wouldn't want someone to get mad at me if I jump up on a younger child. I don't mind cats but we're not sure about other dogs yet. I'm going to meet some other dogs this week so I'll let you know soon. Let's see...what else... Oh yeah, I'm housebroken. I'm quiet. I love to be brushed. And after that nice walk, I'd like to just curl up at your feet... or on my very own bed. Do you think I might find what I'm looking for with you? I'll keep my paws crossed.

Ruger (02/08):
Mastiff/Lab Mix
Neutered Male
2 years old
Keeper Rescue
(518) 842-2625

I am a big handsome boy (85 lbs) with a big heart to match! I was in a shelter for months and months but kept getting overlooked. The staff at the shelter thought I was such a "great dog" that they called Keeper Rescue. Now I'm in a wonderful foster home but I keep dreaming of finding that forever home where I can be a special part of a loving household. I am always happy and I will be sure to make you smile. I love to be with people and I will show you lots of affection. I like to play fetch, go for walks and I ride nicely in the car. I enjoy the company of other dogs but we're not sure about cats. Although I lived with younger children in the past and I was very good with them, I need to be in a home with older children or adults only because sometimes I forget about my size and strength, especially when I'm being exuberant! But I'm an all-around good boy who will make a great companion to the right family. I would love to meet that family soon. Please call Bill at (518) 842-2625 to see if we would be a good match. I can't wait to meet you!

Sirus (01/08):
St. Bernard Mix
5 year old neutered male
H.O.P.E. Animal Rescue
(518) 428-2994
or call Cathy (518) 424-2878

Well, as you can see, I'm a very handsome boy...and very lovable too! I don't know why I've been in shelters and rescues for over 2 years. But the people at HOPE have me figured out so I can tell you a lot about myself. I am completely housetrained and if you happen to be sleeping I will pace and keep sticking my cold wet nose in your face to let you know it’s time to go. I love (and need) to go for walks every day and I walk very nicely on the gentle leader. I love to play fetch...in fact I would play ball all day long if you’d let me! I'm very trainable. Cathy taught me how to sit, shake and lie down and it didn’t take much time either! I'm friendly and very good around other dogs. Cats are unknown. I'm interested, but I haven't been left alone with them. I've been a bit misunderstood in the past. I was adopted once but I was returned to the rescue. They thought I was running after a child when in fact I was only trying to be near my new person. They didn't understand that I have separation anxiety and if I can see you, then I'll do almost anything to be next to you. That’s all I was trying to do that day...but sadly, my adoptive family brought me back. So here I am...waiting again for that special someone. And because I want to be with you all the time, if you leave me unsupervised, I must be crated. Once you get to know me and work with me, you will be able to decide if I can be left alone when you’re not there. I just need to feel safe and I feel most safe when I'm with you. I would do best in a home with adults or maybe older children but I haven't had any experience with younger children. I would love to sleep in bed with you but beware you better climb in first or I'll hog the whole mattress! I should also warn you, I am a major food hound. You probably shouldn't leave food on countertops or anywhere within my reach for that matter. But in spite of my appetite, I have no food aggression. So if you are looking for a very loyal companion, I'm sure willing to give you a chance! I'll be waiting...and hoping...

MAX (01/08):
2-3 year old Shepherd/Hound mix
Neutered Male
Up to date on vaccinations
James Brennan Humane Society
Gloversville, NY
(518) 725-0115

I came to the shelter in March 2007 and even though the people are very nice to me, I don't want to celebrate a one year anniversary here. I really want a family and a forever home. The only reason I don't seem to find one is because every time someone comes for a dog, I tend to hide in the back of the kennel so I get overlooked again...and again...and again. They don't realize that once I'm out of the cage I am gentle, good with children and great with other animals too! I love to play and I walk nicely on a leash. I like to be close to people and love attention. They say I would make a wonderful family pet or companion for someone. Won't you please come and visit?

Dudley (02/08):
Bloodhound
Neutered Male
Approx. 2 years old
Mohawk & Hudson River Humane Society
(518) 434-8128

I am so sweet I can hardly believe it myself. I have recent scars from being attacked by other dogs but I have forgiven them and I get along well with all animals. I love people more than anything in the world though and I crave love and attention from them. I suffer from separation anxiety so I need someone who is home with me all the time or people who will take me wherever they go. They're working with me here at the shelter so my anxiety won’t be so severe but right now, I just want to be by your side every minute. I'm not especially interested in playing, but I'm in heaven if I'm leaning on you or you're petting me. I'm also good on a leash and do all of my business outside except when someone forgets to take me out on a consistent schedule. I can be in a family with kids and animals or I can be an only companion. It doesn't matter to me as long as I'm with you. By the way, I drool a little but I guarantee it's a tradeoff for my sweetness. I am truly a special dog who needs a special person.

Neve: 5 year old Mixed Breed (spayed)
Located at the Montgomery County SPCA (518) 842-8050

Two years ago, I was brought to Montgomery County SPCA by the local sheriff.  Even though the people here are very nice to me, it's been hard watching so many others go home while I wait and wait for that special someone to come for me.  The people here are baffled.  I'm housebroken.  I'm non-destructive (really... I don't chew on anything).  And I don't bark at all.  I love being with people just about more than anything.  I would love to go for lots of walks with you.  But I only like to be outside by myself for short periods of time (i.e. to do my business).  Then I scratch at the door to come in.  I especially don't like being out in the cold weather (unless I'm with you).  I am really affectionate without being bothersome (although I do like to give kisses).  I'm not a lap dog but I would love to just quietly lie by your feet and have you pet me or we can play with a toy together.  I'm such a people dog that I would prefer not to be left alone all day... so I hope I get a "stay at home" person or someone who only works part-time.  I haven't had exposure to young children so it really would be best to be with a family without children or maybe with older children.   I know that I need someone to clean my ears once or twice a week.  See, I had surgery on one of my ears because I was getting terrible infections. The surgery damaged one of my eardrums and there's scar tissue.  The cleaning makes it so I don't get more of those painful infections.   I can tell you one thing.  I don't like cats.  I really just don't like cats.  Other dogs I'm not sure about yet.  One time I was involved in a nasty scuffle with a female dog and we both blamed the other for starting it.  So if you have a dog, we would need to meet to see if we like each other.  The only other thing I would really like, is to keep my name... I've had it for such a long time and it's the only one I know.  Well enough about me...what do you think about me?

Peena: 1 1/2 Year Spayed Female Lab Mix
Located at Waggin' Tails Pet Rescue
Contact: Amy (518) 356-1100

My family left me at Waggin' Tails Rescue because they were moving and I guess I was in the way. Hard to believe because I thought I was doing everything right. I am a very happy, high energy dog with lots of love and affection to give. I love to play and go for walks... and like most other canine companions, I would rather be with you than be left alone... I tend to whine just to make sure you know that. The people at Waggin' Tails say I need a consistent, structured, loving environment and a family that will follow through on teaching me basic commands. I would do best in a home with just adults. We're not sure yet about older children but I'm just too rambunctious for toddlers. I'm okay with cats but sometimes I play a little too rough for them. I've had mixed experiences with dogs so if you have one, we would need to meet. But I should tell you, I was recently attacked by a dog when I was outside and it really scared me. Since then, I have become aggressive toward other dogs... but only when I'm outside (I pull on the leash and bark). Most of all, I need opportunities to burn off my energy! Space to run... walks around the neighborhood... a fenced yard... chew toys... and at the end of the day, opportunities to snuggle... that's what I dream about... sigh...

Mona: 8 or 9 year old Mixed Breed (spayed)

I was found wandering aimlessly in March 2003 and I've been at Ayres Animal Shelter ever since.  I am a very easy-going, completely housebroken and very obedient.  I would make a wonderful companion for anyone but I need to be an only pet.  I've been waiting for such a long time for my forever home... but I know there is someone out there who is perfect for me... so I'll keep my paws crossed.  If you think you might be that someone, please call (518) 673-5670. 

Thank you.

Thunder & Lightening: 10 Year Old Shepherds (spayed/neutered)

We are such sweet dogs.  We get along with people and other animals and just don't understand why our people left us in a condemned house when they moved to Florida.  After neighbors complained that we were alone and starving, a relative of our family brought us to a local vet to be euthanized.  The vet called Helping Paws Rescue and they saved us.  We have finally gained our weight back and the vet gave us a clean bill of health. We are up to date on our vaccinations. Now we just want to find a loving home where we can still be together.  If you are interested in coming to see us, please call (518) 883-8402 or (518) 883-8263. Thank you.

Jade: 10 year old Mixed Breed (neutered)

I am so sad that my people moved to a new home in March and couldn't take me with them.  I am well behaved, mild mannered and I've always gotten along great with the other dogs and cats I lived with.  But now I'm unhappy sleeping in a kennel... I was used to sleeping in a bed.  I just want to go to a real home where someone will love me and take care of me like before.  And even though I am a big boy (about 100 pounds), I think you will love my personality.  Please come and see me at Ayres Animal Shelter or call (518) 673-5670.  Thanks and I hope to meet you soon.

Rocky: 7 year old Mastiff /Rottie Mix (neutered)

I was dropped off at the Saratoga County Animal Shelter just because my person was moving.  I'm a great dog so I don't understand why I couldn't go with him.  I'm housebroken, good with children, and playful.  Unfortunately, some people are afraid of dogs that look like me.  But on the inside, I am just like any other good dog (and you can't tell from my picture, but I actually have beautiful brown coloring).  If you come to the shelter to see me, I will bark and you might think I'm mean but I promise that once I am out of the kennel, I'm as friendly as can be.  Please give me a second chance.  You can call (518) 885-4113 or stop by the shelter. Thank you!

Hi, I'm Jade.  I am a beautiful 2 year old brindle lab mix.   I am very well behaved.  I know basic commands, I'm housebroken, and I'm very affectionate!   I love toys and treats and I love to play and go for walks.  I often have playmates at the shelter... but then they get adopted.  I don't understand why I've been here for a year.  I get along with dogs and cats.  I used to be timid of men but I'm much better now.  I have an adorable personality if I do say so myself.  But they say I scare people off because when I'm in my kennel and someone comes by, I want to be noticed.  So I jump... and jump... and jump some more.  I don't do this when I'm not in my kennel though!  I just want to be petted and loved.  If you would come by and spend a few minutes with me outside of my kennel, you'll see how wonderful I really am.  Please give me a chance!   I am at the Montgomery County SPCA on Route 5S in Amsterdam, NY.  Please call 518-842-8050 or 518-339-5179 for more information.