Captain ==> SPONSORED! Yellow Labrador Retriever & Shepherd Mix Salamanca, NY

SPONSORED!  NO ADOPTION FEE!   Email us for an adoption application!


Can I hitch a ride and stay at your place?  All I have to trade you for your time and devotion is a lifetime of loyalty and love!  I think that sounds like a good deal.  I did ride in the car here to EARS all the way from Kentucky.  I was stuck in a bad shelter and they only give all of us a few days to live unless we are rescued or adopted.  I was one of the lucky ones.  I sure hope someone comes to adopt me soon because I had to leave some of my friends behind and I want them to be saved too.  My foster mom says that when I get adopted she can save another life.  Just think if you adopt me that means you are saving two lives instead of one. 


Oh and in case you were wondering I am a 45 pound neutered boy and I look like a yellow lab with ears that stick up in the air.  It gives me a lot of character says my foster mom.  I hope you like them too!  ♥ Captain


Please email us only regarding the adoption of our canines. We are very sorry but we simply do not have time to return everyone's phone calls as we are a very small and all volunteer group who also work full time jobs. We will return your emails however in a timely fashion.  Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

Please email courtneyvalent@hotmail.com to get an adoption application for me emailed to you. You will be so glad you did. Be sure to write CAPTAIN in the subject line of the email. Thank you for checking me out. I will be waiting to hear that you emailed about me!!!


If you cannot adopt but you would like to help you can make a donation or sponsorship to defray the cost of our high vetting bills.  Please mail donations to: EARS, 2 Fancher Ave, Salamanca, NY 14779.  You are also able to make donations via Pay Pal to us at empirerescue@gmail.com.   We are in need of help for our spay and neuter clinics and emergency angel fund as more and more animals need our help out of this weather! Any amount is greatly appreciated!!!  Did you know that your donation to EARS is also tax-exempt?  That's just an added bonus to helping a homeless animal in need!


Did you know that sharing saves lives?  Please "like" us on Facebook at Empire Animal Rescue Society to keep up to date with our new rescues and events!  Sharing pets via Facebook has saved thousands upon thousands of animals from being put to death in shelters!  You never know when one of your friends might be in the market for a new pet!  Besides, sharing only takes a few seconds!


Why Adopt?

Adopting rather than shopping for your next pet will help to reduce the number of animals euthanized. Adopting a pet actually saves TWO LIVES as you free up space for another animal in need to find lasting love through the wonder of adoption.

You’ll get a pet who is spayed or neutered, vaccinated and healthy. As opposed to purchasing or getting a “free to a good home” pet, you’ll welcome a fully-vetted companion animal in to your life.

Contrary to popular belief, the vast majority of shelter pets are homeless through no fault of their own. Divorce, financial constraints, time limitations and NOT the animal’s health &/or behavior are the most common reasons an animal is left homeless.

You’ll save money. Many pets in the shelter system are already spayed or neutered and if not, shelters often receive a discount from their participating veterinarian and passes the savings on to the adoptive family. Also, adoption fees are much less expensive than buying from a breeder or pet store.