Lovey Dovey Animal Adoption event this Feb 7th, 2009

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, why not bring a some love into your heart and home! Join the ACC and NSAL at the Lovey Dovey Adoption Event on Saturday, Feb. 7th, 2009 in Brooklyn.

Salem Church
450 67th street
(between 4th & 5th Ave Brooklyn)

11:30AM to 4:30PM
RAIN OR SHINE!
Take the “R” train to Bay Ridge Avenue

Please take a minute to print out the Love Wanted Pet Adoption Event flier and to post a few of them in your travels.

If everyone printed out ten fliers and posted them, that would be a great help, but any and all help is appreciated! And, one step further, if you emailed this flier to ten of your animal loving friends and asked them to print out ten and post them in their travels, then we’d really be on a roll.

In light of the economic disaster that is now surrounding our lives, more and more pets are being dumped and surrendered to shelters. It will be a terrible shame if they have to send any back next week. Their chances are less than ever!

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NEW 2009 CALENDAR OUT NOW - just in time for the holidays!

For only $15 each, you can afford to get one for all your dog loving friends. They will feel even better knowing the proceeds go to Stray from the Heart’s ongoing efforts to save dogs!

DONT FORGET TO COME JOIN US THIS THURSDAY!

Celebrate the strays now living in wonderful homes, and help bring this winters abandoned dogs Home for the Holidays!

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4th Annual Home for the Holidays is almost here!

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Eloy: Ecua-dog with Tri-Power!

Remember Eloy? He was tied to the back of a car by a vicious man in Quito, Ecuador. Linda fo the Amigo Fiel Foundation rescued and nurtured him back to health, although his right front legs and part of his tail needed amputation. He was adopted by Canadian couple who opened up their heart and home to Eloy.

Toni

LETTER FROM HOME

Eloy is doing great! He is maneuvering around on the hardwood floors better(not slipping anymore) and I think he has realized that he can relax because this is a permanent home for him. He is a happy dog and loves to run in the park, he listens well. He is great to cuddle with…., I just love to have naps with him. He gives kisses and loves to get his nose kissed. He also loves toys and to stretch out on his lounge chair. He is better with food, he waits for his treats and doesn’t try to get into the garbage. He is secure in knowing he will be fed.

He is a good boy and it is a pleasure to have him in our life. Eloy makes me laugh everyday, his expressions are almost human and sometimes his upper lip curls in because of his lack of teeth, he looks so cute! He is very independent — if he slips or falls down, he doesn’t like to be helped, he wants to get back up on his own. I am so proud of him, to have gone through everything that he did and still have a such a positive spirit. I just love him so much, his nickname is LoyLoy. Right now he is curled up on the couch with Dexter, my Shepherd. They are looking at me with their big, shiny brown eyes. I will go sit with them.

Thank you Toni, for saving Eloy and for not giving up on him….and God bless you and Stray from the Heart for all that you do.

Sincerely, Gwen

About Canine Amigos

This awesome dog came from our Canine Amigo’s from Ecuador project. If not for caring, devoted groups like Amigo Fiel in Ecuador, sweet little dogs like this one would not have a chance to survive. Find out more about our joint project with Amigo Fiel in Ecuador >>

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Lucas Chiquita - Two Ecua-dogs in love!

Celeste and her husband adopted Chiquita (a/k/a/ “Petunia”) a few months ago from Ecuador. When they heard about the Amigo Fiel shelter closing, they immediately offered to adopt Lucas. As you can see, Lucas (with the harness on) is now enjoying life in Connecticut with his sister Chiquita.

Toni

LETTER FROM HOME

A MIRACLE happened in New London CT today…Chiquita went to the bathroom outside! Let me start at the beginning….

Last night was wonderful. We picked up Lucas with Toni with no problems, other than one kinda fierce growl and bark, quickly won over with freshly cooked chicken breast! We loaded up the crate and set off for home. About half way, Lucas starting panting like he was really thirsty, so we opened up the crate to give him a drink. I was greeted with such love, affection and happiness. I was STUNNED! The hardest part of the rest of the trip was convincing Lucas that he does not actually fit in my lap. He loved the car ride. We stopped at MacDonalds so Charlie could make a pitstop. As soon as he left the car, Lucas jumped into the drivers seat and watched for him to come back. As soon as Charlie started down the path and Lucas saw him, that big ole tail started thumping away. HE LOVES CHARLIE!!!!!!! YEA!!!!!

We got home, and Lucas went to the bathroom before we all came into the house. We all came in, Lucas on the leash. I went up and got Chiquita on her leash and introductions started, and lasted about 30 seconds - wagging tails all around! The two dogs look so much like each other, Lucas just much larger. Chiquita is not territorial at all, but indeed seems really happy Lucas is here. After about an hour of sniffing, it was bedtime. Last night two people, two dogs, and two cats all slept together. I can’t believe it.

This am we got up to walk Lucas, and took Chiquita along. Both dogs walked along so nicely, and like I said, for the first time in CT history, Chiquita got it right! I suspect that we will have two housebroken dogs very quickly now.

So - obviously things are going swimmingly. Lucas is the sweetest, most loving dog ever. We are so very lucky to have him. His effect on Chiquita is really a miracle. Looks like this story is going to have a happy ending

Will keep everyone posted.

Celeste

About Canine Amigos

This awesome dog came from our Canine Amigo’s from Ecuador project. If not for caring, devoted groups like Amigo Fiel in Ecuador, sweet little dogs like this one would not have a chance to survive. Find out more about our joint project with Amigo Fiel in Ecuador >>

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Finzi: Another Ecua-dog saved

Caruzzo was rescued from the streets of Quito and spent a lot of time alone in a kennel. He was adopted by Mathew, who has renamed him Finzi.

Toni

About Canine Amigos

This awesome dog came from our Canine Amigo’s from Ecuador project. If not for caring, devoted groups like Amigo Fiel in Ecuador, sweet little dogs like this one would not have a chance to survive. Find out more about our joint project with Amigo Fiel in Ecuador >>

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Fritter and Frida - pictures from home

These two sweet sisters were rescued from the streets of Salinas, Puerto Rico. They now live on the upper east side with two wonderful moms.

Toni

LETTER FROM HOME
Here are a few pictures of our babies… we sure do have a good time with them!!!!

Shameless Stray from the Heart Plug
This puppy came from the The Save A Sato Foundation in a joint project with Stray from the Heart.

It is very similar to our Canine Amigo project. Read an article about this project and the Save a Satos Foundation from the Daily News (”A ‘little’ love from P.R.” written by Amy Sacks). Animal Planet aired the Sato documentary on ” Wild Rescues”. A video copy of “Satos-The Stray Dogs of Puerto Rico” produced by the AHA may be purchased for $10 by calling 1-866-242-1877.

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Ecua-dog Milo and his happy home

Mario is now Milo, but he is still the sweetest and cutest boy from Ecuador.

Toni

About Canine Amigos

This awesome dog came from our Canine Amigo’s from Ecuador project. If not for caring, devoted groups like Amigo Fiel in Ecuador, sweet little dogs like this one would not have a chance to survive. Find out more about our joint project with Amigo Fiel in Ecuador >>

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Loiza, a Puerto Rico Sato in Long Island

Loiza is a Sato from Puerto Rico adopted two years ago. She had spent most of her puppy life as a stray roaming the beaches of Salinas, Puerto Rico. She still loves the beach, but now she goes sailing every summer in Long Island with her two moms who also love the beach and adore Loiza.

Shameless Stray from the Heart Plug
This sweetheart of a dog came from the The Save A Sato Foundation and a joint project with Stray from the Heart. It was very similar to our Canine Amigo project. Read an article about this project and the Save a Satos Foundation from the Daily News (”A ‘little’ love from P.R.” written by Amy Sacks). Animal Planet aired the Sato documentary on ” Wild Rescues”. A video copy of “Satos-The Stray Dogs of Puerto Rico” produced by the AHA may be purchased for $10 by calling 1-866-242-1877.

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Success: Shadow is saved

Shadow, who is 12 years old but looks and behaves like a five year old, was also pulled from the Brooklyn ACC euthanasia list before Christmas. Look at him now in his new home. He is so precious and loved.

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