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OUR PET OF THE MONTH: SAMSON!
URGENT. Our Super Friendly, Am Staff Mix Seeks Active Forever Home!
Last week a man walked into the city shelter with a friendly 1 1/2 year old American Staffie named Samson. The man was going to jail, and there was no one to care for his dog, so he ended up bringing Samson to the ACC. Sam didnt realize what was happening to him and was still smiling when the shelter took this picture. He then scored the highest termperament test possible, showing no aggression towards anyone for any reason, not even dogs who were growly or dominant with him. Samson just wanted to play and would just walk away if they werent interested, in the hopes of finding someone who was.
Despite his name, Samson is truly a lover and not a fighter. But even a perfect 10 on his Safer Test couldnt keep Samson safe and within a few days this sweet, gorgeous boy got kennel cough and ended up on the Euthanasia List for lack of space. SFTH put out a desperate plea at the 11th Hour in the hopes of saving Samson's life. The angels must have been listening and we are so grateful to those generous volunteers who stepped up and paid for Samson's boarding. Who says money cant buy happiness? The following morning, instead of getting a lethal injection, Samson got a second chance at life. We had him transported to a boarding facilty upstate where he is healing beautifully. In another week when he's 100% healthy, we will have him neutered. Sam is an amazing dog, one of the best of the best. He would do great with an active family who will provide him with regular exericse. Trips to a dog run would be heaven on earth for Samson! Another dog or older kids would be wonderful too.
When we recently inquired how Sam was doing, the owner of the boarding facilty started gushing about how beautiful Samson is with his golden coat and white markings and what a wonderful dog we rescued, and how he loves everyone and just wants to play or cuddle up and be close and how he is really just a big happy mush. You could hear it in her voice how he just lit up her life. Samson is truly a joy and a very special dog. He weighs about 50 lbs and is up to date on his shots.
If you are interested in fostering or adopting Samson, please call Beth at 347-242-0459.
Find out more about Samson here
WHO WE ARE
Founded in Sept. 2000 Stray from the Heart is a non-profit, volunteer-run dog rescue organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and placement of homeless dogs. SFTH has grown into a network of volunteers who donate their time, expertise and housing space to help abandoned, abused, and neglected dogs find permanent, loving homes.
SFTH is also a member of the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals, a collaboration between animal care groups and the City of New York aimed at developing creative solutions to local animal care and control issues.
To date SFTH has helped rescue over 1,800 dogs, all without the benefit of either paid employees or a dedicated shelter facility. We rely solely on the generosity of its volunteers, supporters and contributors for its continued success.
We are different from other shelter and rescue organizations in that we have the uncanny ability to continuously successfully match up pets and people. As desperate as our little ones are for a home, we will always hold out for the right home.
If you have room in your life for a new best friend, call 212.726.DOGS and speak to an adoption counselor/matchmaker today. Thank you for giving our Strays the chance to experience joy, love and a life beyond their wildest dreams.
Saving one dog may not change the world, but for that one dog the world has changed!" --author unknown
Stray From The Heart has lots of wonderful programs, from Fostering and Adopting to our Angels. Please call us at 212.726.DOGS to find the best way to help one of our fabulous canines! Even if you don't have room in your life (or your apartment) for a new pet, we have lots of ways to bond with our babies and help these deserving dogs find the loving and stable homes they need!
LOCATION
Stray from the
Heart has our dogs in a network of foster care givers and private boarding facilities. We do not have a shelter at this time. Please call us at 212.726.DOGS.
Stray From The Heart
PO Box 11
New York, NY 10024-0011
COURTESY LISTINGS
A Courtesy Listing means that the dog listed is not a SFTH rescue, therefore we are not able to provide information about the dog or make a decision regarding the adoption. To meet the dog, or for further information about the dog posted as a courtesy, please contact the individual or group indicated as the contact on the listing.
LEGALESE
Like most rescue organizations, Stray from the Heart ("SFTH") makes no representations as to the temperamental or mental disposition of the dog(s). Adopters and fosters adopt and/or foster the dog at his/her own risk, and indemnify and release Stray from the Heart, its Officers and Directors, of any and all liability arising from damages to person(s) or property caused by the dog.
Please check out the dogs and cats at the NYCACC and consider saving a life!