Sammy - American Staffordshire Terrier - A703222

Sammy is an American Staffordshire Terrier. He is 1 years old and has been at the Animal Care and Control Center since 4/7/07.

Sammy is an easy dog to walk. In the beginning he pulled, but quickly fell in place. He likes to walk off on his own but when I called him back to me he came. He listens well :)

If you are interested in adding Sammy to your loving family visit the Animal Care & Control Center website or call 212.788.4000 and give them his special A#.

Pete - Pit Bull Mix - A702955

Pete is a pit bull mix. He is 2 years old and has been at the Animal Care & Control Center in NYC since 4/5/07.

Pete is a fabulous dog. He walks great on the leash and even off leash. One of the best things about volunteering at the shelter during the week is that there are less people and I can let go of the leash and let the dogs sniff and roam around. When I let Pete off the leash and walked away from him, he immediately followed me. He was so close by my side I could feel him pressing up against my leg as I walked. When I stopped to sit and immediately came to my lap and cuddled with me :)

What a great companion Pete will make.

If you are interested in adding Pete to your loving family visit the Animal Care & Control Center website or call 212.788.4000 and give them his special A#.

Mama - German Shepherd Mix - A702921

Mama is a German Shepherd Mix. She is 11 months old and has been at the Animal Care & Control Center in NYC since 4/5/07.

Mama is a great dog. She is extremely curious about her surroundings. She pulls a bit on the leash and likes to play the dominant role, but with some instruction she would easily fall back and let you lead.


If you are interested in adding Mama to your loving family visit the Animal Care & Control Center website or call 212.788.4000 and give them her special A#.

MacKenzie - American Pit Bull Terrier Mix

MacKenzie is an American Pit Bull Terrier Mix. She is 6 months old and is at the Animal Haven Shelter in Flushing Queens.

I met MacKenzie at an adoption event with Smuckers below. She is extremely playful and gets a long with other dogs. Her and Smuckers were going at it big time. She knows how to sit as well. She glady sat patiently as a snapped her photo. She is gorgeous.

To learn more about MacKenzie and other dogs waiting for homes, vist Animal Haven Shelter and have a look around.

Smuckers - American Pit Bull Terrier Mix - Animal Haven Shelter

Smuckers is an American Pit Bull Terrier Mix. She is 10 months old and is at the Animal Haven Shelter in Flushing. I met Smuckers at an adoption event in the Meat Packing District of Manhattan and she is truly an American Beauty. She is extremely playful and gets a long with other dogs.

This is what Animal Haven has to say about Smuckers:

Smuckers is an awesome dog with a lovely cow pattern. AC&C found her running stray, now she's with Animal Haven here in Queens. She knows basic commands and is a true sweetheart. Come to Flushing or go to one of our weekend events to meet her! (call first to make sure where she'll be)

Visit the Animal Haven Shelter website for more information and to see all the other wonderful dogs and cats they have up for adoption.

A Canine Couture Trunk and Fashion Show

Update: I posted some photos I took at the fashion show. The clothes were so cute!

A Canine Couture Trunk and Fashion Show

Saturday April 7
2 PM - 5 PM

Featuring the prettiest pups in Manhattan modeling the designs of KWIGY-BO luxury dog-wear and accessories (the envy of every dog run!)

MICHAEL ANGELO'S WONDERLAND BEAUTY PARLOR
418 West 13th Street
between Ninth Avenue & Washington Street

Human refreshment provided by VEUVE CLICQUOT

A portion of the proceeds from all pooch-related purchases will benefit ANIMAL HAVEN, a no-kill animal shelter, adoption center, and sanctuary.

*Because our four-legged supermodels must remain focused while on the catwalk, we must limit admittance to the event to pets in carriers only.

Help Prevent Surrenders to AC&C of New York City! Volunteer w/ the Safety Net Program!

Want to Help Prevent Surrenders of Animals to Animal Care and Control?

Want to be a Pet Problem Solver and Help Animals
Stay with their Families?

VOLUNTEER WITH THE SAFETY NET PROGRAM!

Animal Care & Control of New York City's (AC&C) innovative Safety Net Program offers guidance, services, and solutions to people who are having problems keeping their pet. The goal of the program is to help keep the pet with their family.

These services include low cost vets, low cost boarding, free behavioral training and counseling, lending of supplies, and free tenant representation in court. These and other remedies have enabled many people to keep their pets and helped the finders of stray animals to keep or help find the homeless animal a loving home.

We seek volunteers to help staff our help line! A 3 hour shift, once per week. Volunteers will be trained to respond to calls from people considering surrendering their pet and offer our services to them. We also seek volunteers to be on site at the shelters to consult with people who bring in their pets.

Weekend, weekday, and evening shifts available.

Helpline volunteer work will take place at the AC&C Administrative Office at
11 Park Place, downtown Manhattan.

On-site shelter work will take place at Manhattan, Brooklyn or Staten Isalnd shelters (and eventually the Queens and Bronx shelters)

Be Part Of An Innovative Program That Reduces The
Number Of Homeless Animals and Educates the Public!

Training Provided.

To Volunteer or with any Questions, please contact:
Jenny Olsen at jenlo_213@yahoo.com

Thank you!

Tyson - A701295 - Pit Bull

Tyson is a brown brindle and white pit bull. He is 1 years old and has been at the Animal Care & Control Center in NYC since 3/24/07.

Tyson is a great dog. He is very energetic and loves to play. He walked well on the leash with a little prodding :) He loves people. One thing I noticed is that he barks when he greets people. At first I thought it was aggression but it wasn't. That's just the way he greets because when the person came closer, he jumped and licked them to death. He loves to kiss and cuddle so get ready.

If you are interested in adding Tyson to your loving family visit the Animal Care & Control Center website or call 212.788.4000 and give them his special A#.

Sunny - A701579 - American Staffordshire Terrier

Sunny is an American Staffordshire Terrier. He is 1 years old and has been at the Animal Care & Control Center since 3/26/07.

Sunny is extremely calm and gentle. He doesn't pull, he walks way behind and is very docile. He is a little sick, so that could be one reason he is so mellow. When he sees other dogs, he perks up. He's not aggressive towards them, he wants to play. I could only take 2 photos. My battery ran out :( He enjoys his toys. When I went to take it from him, he stepped on the toy, but I got it away from him with little hassle. He wasn't aggressive.

Sunny is amazing. He does have a potential adopter so cross your fingers, but if you're interested please let the Animal Shelter know.

If you are interested in adding Sunny to your loving family visit the Animal Care & Control Center website or call 212.788.4000 and give them his special A#.

Jeopardy - A701078 - American Staffordshire Terrier

Jeopardy is an American Staffordshire Terrier. She is 3 years old and has been at the Animal Care & Control Center since 3/22/07.

Jeopardy was amazing. There was no struggling to get her to walk next to me. She fell in line very easily and quickly. I love it !!!!

I loved Jeopardy. She's not too cuddly wuddly but I think once she gets to know you she'll come around. I loved her so much I had to take a picture with her. What a beauty!

If you are interested in adding Jeopardy to your loving family visit the Animal Care & Control Center website or call 212.788.4000 and give them her special A#.

KeeyaJohnson - Pit Bull Mix

KeeyaJohnson is a 4 year old pit bull mix. She has been at the Animal Care & Control Center since 3/9/07.

Keeya was a great companion to hang out with today. She walked well on the leash, and for 4 years old, she still loves to play. She's calmer than most, but you can tell there is a bounce in her step.

Keeya is looking for her forever home.

If you are interested in adding Keeya to your loving family visit the Animal Care & Control Center website or call 212.788.4000 and give them her special A#.

Nana - A700754 - American Staffordshire Terrier

Nana is a 2 year old American Staffordshire Terrier. She has been at the Animal Care & Control Center since 3/20/07.

Nana is a fabulous dog. She was a pleasure to be with. She walks well on the leash at a fast pace. She sat down quietly next to me on the bench. Does this mean I finally succeeded at tiring a dog out??? Probably not, but I enjoyed the rest :)

There was a young woman there today who was interested in Nana. I'm hoping she comes back for her.

Nana is looking for a forever home and would make a great companion.

If you are interested in adding Nana to your loving family visit the Animal Care & Control Center website or call 212.788.4000 and give them her special A#.

Angie - A700206 - Pit Bull

Angie is a 7 month old pit bull. She has been at the Animal Care and Control Center since 3/15/07.

Angie is one playful pup. She loves her toys too. Like most dogs do, she took that toy and thrashed it about and then carried it off, looking so proud. When I went to take it away, she did not growl or bite. She did try to stop me but wasn't aggressive.

I let her off leash and she was great. She played on her own but then when I was ready to go, she followed. Great walker on leash once you show her who is the leader.

Angie will make a great companion. Loves play time :0

If you are interested in adding Angie to your loving family visit the Animal Care & Control Center website or call 212.788.4000 and give them her special A#.

Danny - A700004 - American Pit Bull Terrier Mix

Danny is an American Pit Bull Terrier Mix. He is 1 years old and has been at the Animal Care and Control Center in NYC since 3/14/07.

Danny is a big boy. When I took him outside, he pulled. He definitely tested my balancing skills. I let him do his business and then brought him inside. Too risky with the ice :(

He sits on command and he stays :) He waited patiently while I got him a treat.. beef jerky. I think with a little training he will stop the pulling because he does listen well. I would reccommend an owner who can handle his strength.

Danny is searching for his forever home.

If you are interested in adding Danny to your loving family visit the Animal Care & Control Center website or call 212.788.4000 and give them his special A#.

Dalia - A699413 - Pit Bull Mix

Dalia is a 3 year old pit bull mix. She has been at the Animal Care & Control Center in NYC since 3/9/07.

Dalia is a very good dog. I had no problem walking her on the leash. I let go of it after a while and let her play. She wasn't too interested in the toy like Angie was. When I asked Dalia to come to me, she came without hesitation. Great listener and knows how to sit.

If you are interested in adding Dalia to your loving family visit the Animal Care & Control Center website or call 212.788.4000 and give them her special A#.

Buddy - A700515 - American Staffordshire Terrier

Buddy is an American Staffordshire Terrier and is 10 months old. He has been at the Animal Care & Control Center in NYC since 3/18/07.

Buddy was so much fun to be with. He walked well on the leash, he knows how to sit and loves beef jerky treats, what dog doesn't :0

After some play time outside we went inside and sat on the bench for some much needed rest, mostly on my part. He laid down by my feet and just hung out with me. Perfectly content. I noticed his past owners didn't treat him very well. He has a lot of scars on his body. In one of the shots you can see one on his tail. I'll never understand why people abuse these dogs, I say "these" because pit bull type dogs are the most abused dog in the world. I guess people think they're invincible, but no living creature is, we all feel pain, maybe they have a higher tolerance for it, but that doesn't give us the right to hurt them. Anyway, that's my little rant for today :)

Buddy is a wonderful dog and is in need of a safe and loving home.

If you are interested in adding Buddy to your loving family visit the Animal Care & Control Center website or call 212.788.4000 and give them his special A#.