Sugar - A704745 - Pit Bull

Sugar is a 3 year old pit bull. She has been at the Animal Care & Control Center in NYC since 4/18/07.

Sugar is a wonderful dog to spend time with. She walked right by my side without any hesitation. There was no question about her following me. When I sat to rest, she lay down and rested. Why she chose to lay in the sun, I have no idea :)

Sugar looks like she was bred and beaten. She has a huge amount of scars on her tail, face, and just about every where you can imagine. What a shame how some people choose to treat dogs. If only they realized, it's only a reflection of their fears and insecurities but.......

Sugar is searching for a safe and loving home and deserves to be in an evironment that is abuse-free, but doesn't every dog?

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

Jewel - A704990 - Pit Bull

Jewel is a 6 month old pit bull mix. She has been had the Animal Care & Control Center in NYC since 4/20/07.

Jewel was a handful. This little beauty loves to play and has an extraordinary amount of energy, even in the 81 degree weather :-D She loves to jump, and her favorite game is tug o' war. She always went for the leash, so in order for me to distract her from the leash, I gave her a toy. She pulled on the toy, but when I went for the leash, she'd drop the toy and go for the leash. She wanted both :)

Jewel would make a great companion for someone who is active and has the energy level to match hers.

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

Dusty - A704820 - Pit Bull Mix

Update - 4/24/07 - Adopted :-D

Dusty is a 8 month old pit bull mix. He has been at the Animal Care & Control Center in NYC since 4/19/07.

Dusty was quiet in his cage. I decided to take him out. He was a little hesitant and I soon figured out why as he kept bumping into things. He is blind. This is the first time I've ever been with a blind dog. He walked very close by my legs and at some points he would walk between my legs. Sometimes he would even jump on me. I think he did this out of frustration. At first, my emotions got to me and I started to feel sorry for him, but I soon realized that that was not the right thing to do, so I walked as if it were any other dog. The only thing I did differently was to snap my fingers to help him keep in line with where I was. When he heard the snap he felt reassured. When I saw him getting ready to hit something, I either tugged the leash or made a sound with my mouth and he would go in the opposite direction.

It was a great experience meeting Dusty and, of course, I fell in love with him.

Dusty needs someone who is willing to go the extra mile to assist him with his blindness. He is like any other dog and I believe he would fit in nicely with his surroundings once he got use to them.

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

Manny - A704824 - Pit Bull Mix

Manny is a 8 month old pit bull mix. He has been at the Animal Care & Control in NYC since 4/19/07.

This past Saturday I saw Manny but wasn't able to take him out. But today I made it a point to take him out and I'm glad I did. He is such a charmer. He walked by my side, stopped when I stopped and loves to be hugged and give lots of kisses.

Manny is a fabulous dog and would make a great companion.

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

Chippy - A704993 - SC Wheaten Terrier Mix

Chippy is a 3 year old SC Wheaten Terrier Mix. He has been at the Animal Care & Control Center in NYC since 4/20/07.

Chippy was a change for me. I've never taken a Wheaten Terrier for a walk before. I have to admit pits are my favorite, but Chippy was a great dog. He did pull a bit on the leash, but once we got to know each other, he quickly stepped in line.

Chippy is searching for his forever home.

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

Linden - A704749 - Pit Bull Mix

Linden is a pit bull. He is 6 months old and has been at the Animal Care & Control Center in NYC since 4/18/07.

Linden is a very special dog. My husband and I spent about 40 mins with him. In the beginning of our journey with Linden, he would cower down very easily. When he saw me approaching from afar he would immediately sit, then fall to the ground. He also walked low to the ground, tail between the legs and in a hurry. Linden is too shy and insecure, so we decided to try one of Cesar's methods. We put the leash way up high on his neck and put the other end of the leash on his tail. Unfortunately, the leash on the tail kept falling down, as did the part around his neck :( We didn't give up though. We proceeded to pet the underneath of his neck from the base of his neck upward, to help him hold his head up. We then did the same with his tail. What an amazing transformation. The pictures are in order of how Linden progressed, and how beautiful this dog truly is.

Although by the end of the 40 mins Linden was noticeably a different dog, with head and tail held higher, he still needs someone who will continue to help him regain his confidence in people. He is okay with other dogs and is actually eager to play.

Linden is only 6 months old and is in need of a safe and loving home. He has great potential and has proven that he is willing to change for the better :)

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

Cindy - A704752 - Pit Bull

Cindy is a pit bull. She is 8 months old and has been at the Animal Care & Control Center in NYC since 4/18/07.

Cindy had a tremendous amount of energy. I ran her around several times and still she kept going :) She knows how to sit and listens well.

She will do well in training and is eager to please.

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

Moose - A704962 - Pit Bull

Update 4/23/07 - Adopted :)

Moose is a pit bull. He is 6 months old and has been at the Animal Care & Control Center in NYC since 4/20/07.

Moose was amazing. For only six months he is a big fella. He knows how to sit and of course, loves to play :) He pulls a bit on the leash, but that can be fixed easily.

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

Sleepy - A704604 - American Staffordshire Terrier

Sleepy is an American Staffordshire Terrier. He is 6 years old and has been at the Animal Care and Control Center in NYC since 4/18/07.

As you can see from Sleepy's photo he was starved. He also has a lot of scars on his body and walks with a little limp. Sleepy was easy to walk. He likes other dogs as well and loves beef jerky treats.

Sleepy needs a safe and loving home that will give him all the affection a dog could want.

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

Hazel - A692254 - Pit Bull Mix

Hazel is a pit bull mix. She is 7 months old and has been at the Animal Care & Control Center since 4/7/07.

Hazel is an amazing dog. I enjoyed being with her. I unknowingly spent a whole hour with her. We played tug of war, ran together and walked together. When I dropped the leash she followed. She plays tug of war very gently. She doesn't growl. When I let go of the doll, she would come up to me as if to hand it to me so I could play with her again. Several times I claimed the doll as my own. She put up a fight (nothing aggressive) but let up after a while :)

She loves beef jerky treats. I tried to exchange a treat for the doll, but she wasn't having it. She wanted both. She would sit for the treat then immediately go for the doll. I fell in love with Hazel :)

Hazel is a playful, fun-loving dog who has a lot of energy. Her owners gave her up because they have no time for her and she needs a lot of training. What a poor excuse!!!

Hazel is amazing!!!

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

Missy - A703108 - Pit Bull Mix

Missy is a pit bull mix. She is 10 months old and has been at the Animal Care & Control Center in NYC since 4/6/07.

Missy was a joy to spend time with today. She walked very well on the leash. At first I started out as the leader but then by the end, I think she was :) She was very relaxed with me and decided to lie down and take a snooze. How could I interrupt her :)

Missy is a wonderful dog and would make a loving companion.

Sumo - Rest in Peace

Sumo was a great dog. I am glad he chose me to spend the last moments of his life with. He was a very strong and big dog. I was told he leads and pulls, but with me he walked very nicely. He looked very sad in his cage, but once we got outside and he smelled the crisp cool air, he perked up and became very playful :)

I am sad that he is gone, but happy that I had the chance to meet him. He will never be forgotten.

Jayda - Pit Bull - A702675

Jayda is a pit bull. She is 3 years old and has been at the Animal Care and Control Center in NYC since 4/3/07.

Jayda is a beautiful girl. She's a little on the stocky side, nothing a little exercise won't cure :) I enjoyed hanging out with Jayda. She is an independent spirit. She walks well on the leash, knows how to sit and enjoys beef jerky treats.

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