Yonkers Humane Society Inc.

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Yonkers Humane Society

Our available pets
Meet our feline friends at the Petsmart in Yonkers!
2458 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY
All of our cats are spayed/neutered and up to date on vaccinations.
For Cat Adoptions ONLY: Gabriel Pancrudo, (914) 439-2415
For Dog Adoptions ONLY: Leslie McCauley, crysros1@aol.com, (201) 981-3215
Fundraising/Public Relations: Leila Sesmero, jubud52000@yahoo.com, (914) 751-7870
Volunteer & Community Outreach: Rosemary Lee, enviro3232@aol.com, (914) 584-0374
Please direct all general inquiries to Rosemary at enviro3232@aol.com.

NEWS AND UPDATES

If you have a lost dog please fill out this report!

If you need foodstamps for your pets, please take a look at this!

Sweet Bella waiting desperately at the Yonkers Animal Shelter to go to her forever home. Found in a Park in Yonkers and brought to the shelter in November 2012 she has had no one come to visit her. Bella will adore you and lick you to be your forever companion. She is dog selective and loves to flirt with the males and does this silly dance in front of them to catch their attention but is not too crazy about females, She does like little dogs and puppies. Probably no cats. Once you meet her I am sure you would not want to go home without Bella!

Missing Dog!

Female shih-tzu 9 months turning 10 months about 13-15lbs

Name is Mya. Last seen with a pink collar.

Please contact me back at:

williamcruz92@yahoo.comor contact Rosa Ortiz at 917 946 3129

Thank you!

Elsie ran away from home in Bronxville (Park Avenue area) Saturday night. (2/23) She does NOT have any tags on but will respond to her name if called! She loves to run and is Very active so she may be seen running around! If you have seen her PLEASE call us we are VERY worried about her and want to see her returned home safe and sound! Text Box: 914-337-2948 Text Box: ELSIE Breed: Flat Coated Retriever Medium Sized Color: Black

PLEASE CALL WITH ANY INFORMATION

Lost dog, need your help!

We lost our Flatcoat Retriever dog last night named Elsie. I am not sure if you can be any help but we are looking into all ways of getting our dog back.

Info:

Elsie Mackintosh

Petite Black Flatcoat Retiever

Age: 2

Last seen: At 62 Park Ave, Bronxville NY

Thank you so much for your help.

Please contact us if you have any information!

Winter Weather and Keeping Your Pets Safe in the Cold

We are having some harsh winter weather with temperatures at and below freezing, and this is a good time to review some safe practices for your cats and dogs. If you are cold, so are they..Brr! Small dogs and short haired dogs may need a sweater or coat when going outside; clean paws when they come in due to ice and harsh chemicals in deicing products. Make sure that auto antifreeze is not spilled in the area where your pets are, and store properly as this will poison them if they lick the sweet substance. Never leave your pet in a car without heat in the cold weather. We do not recommend that your cats be freely left outdoors for their own safety and for the safety of the songbirds and other wild animals, as well as the threat of harm or injury.
The Yonkers Humane Society does not recommend leaving pets outside in any weather, especially being left alone outdoors.However, dog shelters are required by law. If you suspect an animal is being abused or left outside in harsh weather, without sufficient food or shelter, please call the SPCA Humane Law Enforcement Division at 914 941 7797 or if urgent emergency, your local Police Department.
Stay Warm!

FEATURED PET: MEET NICKY!

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
The Yonkers Humane Society does not directly take in stray animals or handle emergencies. All of our adoptable pets come from the Yonkers Animal Shelter in order to help stem shelter overflow and keep euthanasia rates down.

For strays or lost animals: The Yonkers Animal Shelter is open 7 days a week from 11am-4pm. Their phone number is (914) 377-6730.

After hours and/or for injured animals found: Call the Yonkers Action Center at (914) 377-6800, available 24 hours a day.

If you suspect an animal has rabies, or if an attack/bite has occurred: Call the Yonkers Police Department at (914) 377-7900.

Cory 24999545 Nicky 24999555 Max 24999588 Benny 24999611 Amy 24999620

ADOPT US!

1.Nicky
2.Amy
3.Bella
4.Davy

5.Lynne
6.Mickey
7.Olly

Come see them at petsmart!

Monty's Information

Age: 7 years old (approximately)

Sex: Male

Color/Marking: Grey and White, Grey Triangle on nose, DSH

Spay/Neutered: Yes

Vaccinations: Up to date on all vaccinations

Flea/Tick Prevention: Yes

Indoor/Outdoor: Indoors Only

Description: Monty is very loving and social. He will do just about anything to get your attention so he can lay on your lap. Monty is very vocal and will let you know when he wants attention. His favorite's are being brushed/groomed, cuddling up with you on the couch, rolling around in cat nip, and rubbing his face on yours. He's very loyal but loves to meet new people. Monty has been around other dogs and seems to do fine with them. He has lived with his brother, Teddy, for over 4 years and they get along fine. I am unsure if he will adapt with other cats but he may within time. Monty needs special love and attention because he has Inflammatory Bowel Disease. It is definitely manageable with a special diet that would need to consist of it being Grain Free, Gluten Free, and for cats with IBD. His cat box needs to be cleaned once a day, he tends to go to the bathroom more than normal due to his disorder.

Monty is neutered, flea/tick protected, and is up to date on all vaccinations. He will also let you trim his nails without a fuss.

Amanda L. Eslinger

(973)-934-1073

Email: amanda.esling1@yahoo.com

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THE STORY OF NINA

Nina came to the shelter feeling sick and was very quiet, When taken to the vet it was discovered she had dead puppies inside her which were aborted just in time or she would have died.

She is not doing very well confined to a small cage and has been at the Yonkers Shelter close to a year now. When she gets to go outside she loves to play with her toys and runs around the yard happy and content, She would probably be best as an only dog and with older children. Cats, she wants to chase them and she likes some of the male dogs at the shelter very much.

She needs another chance at a happy home where she can be loved and she�ll give you lots of love and kisses in return.

ADOPTION EVENTS

Our most recent adoption events at PetSmart!

For optimization purposes, only the 2nd to last event and the most recent event will be posted. Otherwise there will be links that you can visit.

Show March 2012 event

Show previous events

Hudson Valley 2012
February 2012
May 2011
February 2011

ABOUT
The Yonkers Humane Society, Inc. was established to support the animals at the Yonkers Animal Shelter and animals in the community. We work with staff and administration to improve the life of shelter residents and we work to keep animals out of the shelter by coordinating with rescue networks. Some of our present and future projects include:

Contributing to the fund to build a new shelter, replacing the outmoded facility now in operation

Sponsoring community adoption days

Purchasing a mobile adoption van to provide low cost spay/neuter services to residents

Supporting the spay/neuter programs to reduce overpopulation and decrease the number of unwanted pets

Contributing funds for specialized care for abused and neglected animals

Providing educational programs to schools and community groups in order to reduce the incidence of animal abuse

Helping to promote senior and special needs dogs that are currently up for adoption at the Yonkers Animal Shelter

INFORMATION ON WILDLIFE

PARTNERS PROGRAM

These are the organizations and businesses that support YHS by donations of time, services and/or funding.

The Yonkers Humane Society has partnered with the Animal Specialty Center. Visit them at 9 Odell Plaza in Yonkers.
They're open 24/7/365 for veterinary emergencies and offer comprehensive medical and surgical specialties
as well as round-the-clock patient monitoring.
(914) 457-4000, Animal Specialty Center

SPECIAL DEDICATIONS

MACY

On January 3, 2006, I walked out of the Yonkers Animal Shelter with a 5-year old pitbull and I named her Macy. At that moment, I had no idea how special and important Macy would become to me. I had never had a pet; I was somewhat nervous and I'm sure Macy was also...

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THE STORY OF MACY

My new friend and I went home and the love affair began. I fell completely in love with her. I found myself never wanting her out of my sight; no matter where I was or what I was doing, all I thought about was getting back home as soon as possible to see her again. My life completely changed. I never thought that a pitbull would become my best friend and the true love of my life. Macy was all heart. She taught me about love, loyalty and selflessness. As I write this, tears flow down my face, as i remember all the joy and laughter we shared but also that on Macy's last day, she comforted me and looked at me with her big,brown , loving and trusting eyes. I have lost my best friend, my other half, my shadow. I know that she is free of pain now and that is all that matters, but I miss her so much. The world isn't as pretty today because it's missing Macy. "Thank you MacyGirl, thank you for rescuing me. One day we will walk together again......" - Michelle

SUCCESS STORIES

MEET TROY!

Troy

He was dropped off at the shelter and surrendered...

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THE STORY OF TROY

He spent a year with the YHS and we discovered he had diabetes. He was treated with excellent medical care and now only needs special food. He became the pet mascot for all the volunteers due to his excellent personality and friendly nature. Realizing that we loved him, but he really needed a home, a large public information campaign was launched by YHS with the volunteers and others, resulting in an adoption to a loving home!

MEET BELLA!

Bella two weeks at the Shelter

I was on Facebook and noticed an article about a lost dog in Cook Field in Yonkers describing how the dog was digging through the garbage dumpster, skinny and scared. It looked like she had on a red halter and a chain attached which she was dragging.

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THE STORY OF BELLA

The young man who spotted her and another person tried to catch her but she was too skittish to be caught. All were afraid she would get caught in the underbrush with the chain and be in danger.

When I read this on Facebook I posted it all over facebook and got in touch with the mother of the young man who spotted her to see if we could help her. Since I am a volunteer at the Yonkers Animal Shelter I also alerted them about this poor skinny dog running loose in the park.

The next morning the mother of the young man went looking for her but they could not see her. The Yonkers Animal Shelter sent one of their staff members to the park and I contacted him when he arrived at the park. He told me he had her in sight. When I arrived at the park I saw him standing on the path above the field and as I got closer to him I saw her for the first time. She was lying in the shrubs very still, shaking with fright. At first we thought she was injured as she did not move. I had brought a can of food and a paper plate which I placed in front of her. She did not move towards the food. I sat a little apart from her on the rail pretending I was also eating out of the can. After about 10 minutes she gulped down the food. I went over and added the rest of the food on the plate and she came forward the slightest bit and ate the rest.

The shelter staff member very slowly moved and also sat on the railing and waited for a while. She still stayed in her position, just shaking. We could not see an injury. Very slowly he bent over and took the chain and stood up. She did not bolt, I started walking down the hill with the empty food can in my hand and she followed on the leash. I walked towards the shelter van and opened the door. She approached the van, sniffed a few times and when urged, jumped in.

The first picture of her is when she arrived at the shelter and the second is two weeks later, We asked the young man who spotted her and alerted everyone of her whereabouts to name her and he chose to call her Bella.

I take her out every day and she has gained weight, her tail is no longer between her legs and she has been put up for adoption since no one has come to claim her.

Thanks to all the wonderful, caring people who wanted to help Bella. All she needs now is a happy home.

Erika Murphy December 7, 2012

Bella arriving at YAS

MEET PRINCESS!

This is a story written by one of the dedicated shelter volunteers, Erika, of how one person makes a difference in the life of a shelter dog...

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PRINCESS SYLVIE 10/30/11

The little, about two year old blue nose, female pit probably arrived at the Yonkers Animal Shelter around May-June of 2011. She had been left behind when her folks moved out of the apartment. The volunteers called her Sylvie until one day a visitor to the shelter recognized her and said her original name was PRINCESS.

I immediately bonded with her at the shelter and took her out every day. I taught her to sit, lie down and give me her paw and she was willing to please. However, when I walked her she always seemed to want to go into a car or pull me to a certain destination. I assumed she was looking for her home. Once she got out of her cage and ran to the area where I usually walked her. The manager caught her and returned her to her cage.
I went on a two week vacation in August and when I returned she had developed diarrhea. When she had the diarrhea she also got a prolapsed rectum which in the beginning would go right back to normal. After a while, however, it would not so easily go back. She was taken to the vet and given some medication. It�s hard at the shelter for a sick dog to receive regular treatment.

One Sunday I was called by a worker and was told to come fast as her rectum would not go back in. I rushed over and called my vet and he said to bring her right in. He kept her for a few days and she was not getting better. In the meantime I was told she could not return to the shelter because they were not equipped to handle a sick dog. The vet agreed to keep her in the hope of getting her diarrhea under control. When she did not get back to normal I agreed to give her an ultrasound. She was diagnosed with chronic colitis.

The vet and I were not sure what our next step would be. Not sure if she would get better, who would take care of her, who would want to adopt her with her special needs. I was ready to have her put to sleep when I decided I would give the little girl a chance and hope for a miracle.

The vet agreed to board her at no charge and try different medications and food. Finally she started doing well with low residue food and a powder mixed in her food. Then she did not have any problems for two weeks and no more prolapsed rectum.
I felt she could possibly be adopted and someone would be willing to keep her on a special diet and medication. I kept in touch with a man who had originally shown an interest in :Princess and told him the truth about her and how she was doing and he was still interested. I took her out for walks every day the vet office was open. She was always looking for something, not enjoying her walks and sniffing but pulling me towards a car or a house. She was looking for a home. Princess Sylvie has been spayed and has put on some of the weight she had lost. She is now ready for adoption with a person or persons who are willing to keep her on the medication.

Update: Princess Sylvie, was adopted during the snowstorm on October 29, 2011 by a wonderful young man who came all the way from Brooklyn to take a look at her and took her home.

SAMMY'S ANGEL FUND

One of the Yonkers Humane Society's goals is to help find homes for special needs pets and provide grants for their medical care. Every pet--no matter how old or in need of medical attention--deserves a home to call their own.
Sadly, one of our former special needs recipients and cat room residents, Sammy, recently passed away. He was a favorite among Yonkers Humane Society volunteers, and was fortunate enough to spend his last few months with his new family. Since Sammy held a special place in everyone's heart, the Yonkers Humane Society is how renaming it's special needs fund as Sammy's Angel Fund. All proceeds donated to Sammy's Angel Fund will go directly to the care of special needs animals. Please consider making a donation.

CONTRIBUTE
There are many ways you can help the Yonkers Humane Society. In addition to our fundraising drive to raise money towards the construction of the new Yonkers Animal Shelter, we also need funds to keep our Petsmart cat room and outreach programs going! Everything you donate--be it time, money, or old blankets-- goes to the animals!

iGive.com: Click on the icon above, register online, and iGive will donate $5 to our cause. Once you're registered, you can do all your usual online shopping through iGive, and part of the proceeds from your purchases will go to the Yonkers Humane Society. Over 600 major retailers (such as Amazon.com and expedia.com) are a part of iGive. If you aren't much of an online shopper, that's okay, too! Every search you do on the search.igive.com search engine generates a $0.02 donation to the Yonkers Humane Society. Every little bit helps!

Cars 4 Causes
Donate your car to Cars 4 Causes, and the Yonkers Humane Society will receive 70% of the proceeds! Click on the logo above for more information.
Volunteer
You can always donate your time! Our Petsmart cat room relies on volunteers to clean the cat condos and socialize our furry friends, and morning and evening shifts are available 7 days a week. Our volunteer application can be downloaded here. You can fill it out and drop it off at the cat room at Petsmart. If no one is there, you can just slip it under the door, and someone will contact you promptly.
In addition to volunteering at the cat room, we are also desperately in need of volunteers in other areas, such as:

fundraising

helping us organize our database

helping out at special events

sorting/labeling/folding materials for mass mailings (such as our newsletter)

helping with online support (keeping myspace/facebook/catster up-to-date, taking pictures of all our cats at petsmart so that petfinder and related websites can stay updated, etc.)

If interested in helping in any of the above areas, please contact Rosemary at (914) 584-0374, or Leila at (914) 751-7870.
Donate Goods
We are always accepting donations for our cat room at Petsmart in Yonkers on Central Park Avenue (behind Best Buy). Some items on our wishlist include:

Wet food (the cats love anything fishy, like tuna or oceanfish)

Catnip toys

Cat beds

Litter

Scratching posts

Old towels and blankets

Large Kong toys

Cat treats and dog biscuits

Donations for tag sales

We'd also love to have a large cat tree for the cats to perch on

Anything that we do not use at the cat room will be taken to the Yonkers Animal Shelter. Everything you donate goes to the animals!
Monetary donations can be dropped off at the Petsmart cat room or mailed to:
Yonkers Humane Society, Inc.
PO Box 22
Yonkers, NY 10701

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YONKERS ANIMAL TIMES

We love hearing from the community and getting updates on how our former furry companions are thriving in their forever homes!
Want to share your Yonkers adoption stories in the next issue of our newsletter, Yonkers Animal Times?

Yonkers Animal Times, Issue #1
Yonkers Animal Times, Issue #2

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