Introducing BROOKLYN: We have a NEW GORGEOUS AmStaff Mix Among Us...Needs Adopter!!!

Brooklyn is a big, sweet, white pit mix with brindle spots and one blue eye. She is between 2-3 years old. Brooklyn is gentle and mellow with people and is good with children also. However Brooklyn would need to be the ONLY pet because she doesn't get along well with other animals, most likely due to her sad history. She lunges and barks at other dogs on the street. Nevertheless she's a snuggle-bug, loves being close to wherever you are and loves sleeping in the bed. She walks well on a leash, comes when she's called, knows sit and is working on stay. Brooklyn has zero food aggression and you can take her food away without any problems.

Brooklyn was found in February tied to a street sign on a deserted street in a bad neighborhood in Brooklyn (hence the name). She was very skinny, starved, scared, had numerous gaping wounds and what looked like a burn on her paw. She has several scars, especially on her face and neck, presumably from being used to fight. It is also very evident that she was used for breeding and the vet determined that when she was found, she had recently born a litter. We suspect that she was just thrown away after she had puppies. Thankfully now Brooklyn looks like a different dog, healthy at a good weight and joyous.

Brooklyn really stole the heart of the woman who found her, but she feels she just doesn’t have the time a dog deserves. Brooklyn has definitely had a hard life thus far, but she's a survivor and hasn't lost her sweetness. She was vaccinated in February and then saw the vet again once in august for a minor incidental urinary tract infection. Brooklyn is completely house-trained. Before being adopted she will be spayed and get a microchip. She comes with her with a crate, a good leash, and bowls.

If you are interested in Brooklyn, please call April at 917-270-3841 or email: muttsandmitts@optonline.net There is a $200 fee to adopt.

Sweet Rosalie, Good Times Never Seemed So Good!

About a week ago, I received a phone call about a stray white cat found in Long Island.  The people who found her in their yard could not keep her since they already have two cats.  But they vowed to take care of her until I could find either a foster or adopter.  And they named her Rosalie. 

Our sweet Rosalie is a white cat with gray markings and a very affectionate personality.  Rosalie definitely lived with a family at some point...we know this not only because of her disposition but because, to our dismay, she is also declawed.  Rosalie's new caretakers took her to the vet and had her vaccinated while I started the search for an adopter.  After she went to the vet we got the unfortunate news that she MIGHT have FeLV (Feline leukemia virus).  This of course made us all the more nervous about the prospect of finding her an adopter.  FeLV cats have a compromised immune system and are therefore more susceptible to illness.  They also should not be integrated with non-FeLV cats because they can transmit the disease. But to our shock and delight a wonderful candidate came forward.  I fully disclosed Rosalie's possible health status and sent her an informational link on FeLV so she could make an educated decision.  And then I crossed all my fingers and toes, as well as Rosalie's...

The next email I received went like this:

I very much would like to meet and adopt Rosalie. FeLV does sound scary, especially since she may be suceptible to other diseases and may die early. But I would love her and take care of her. She just looks so precious. And maybe, like you said, she is okay after all. Hopefully. 

I was ecstatic and gave Rosalie's current caretakers the good news!  We were all thrilled.  And of course, our candidate's ap was beautiful and her reference checks were smooth sailing.  Rosalie goes to her new home on Saturday!

*We will be rechecking Rosalie at the vet next week to determine if she is indeed FeLV positive (as well as to schedule her spay).  Her original test showed that she is FIV- (Feline Immunodeficiency virus) and tested a "light positive" for FeLV. *

A Happy Update on a Once-troubled Pittie, Blue-Nosed Mittsy

Mittsy, now known as Kilo, was rescued by MMOB from the kill-shelter in November of last year. She was quite the handful at 6 months and several potential adopters who met her turned their backs on her because she was not going to be an "easy" dog. Some of the things one person said about her included that she hid behind her foster parents when someone new came to meet her, she snapped at hands and jumped up on everyone, she did not listen to commands such as sit or stay and was easily distracted, she constantly pulled on her leash and was generally mistrustful. Considering Mittsy was picked up as a young stray in Brooklyn, most of this was true but not surprising...

On the 14th of August, Mittsy's luck turned around.  She was adopted by a wonderful couple in PA who regularly send me updates.  Below is her most recent update and it made me so happy for our lovely Mittsy and for all the misunderstood pitties in the world I thought I'd post it!  She also sent the pic here...

Update:   11/3/09

She has been doing amazing so far! The three of us drove to my parent's house in Rochester, then across Canada, and stayed with friends in Michigan that have three dogs. She did a great job traveling and staying in new places. At home she's doing awesome! We have added a couple of new rules, and she has picked them up really quickly. She's not allowed in the kitchen, and when people food comes out, she goes to lay on her bed until we're finished and we've put everything away.

She is definitely getting more disciplined mentally, where she can resist the urge to do what she wants, and follow our commands. On our walks, she is learning to be calm around other dogs and children.

When someone comes towards us with a stroller, we move into the grass, and she lays down until they pass. Everyone raves about how well- behaved she is, and yesterday a woman asked where we take obedience classes!! Halloween was a excellent opportunity to practice with her. We were upstairs in the living room, and when the doorbell would ring, she would let out half a bark, and run down to the door. She stood there looking out the window, but not barking, at the kids. I would tell her to move back to the the family room, lay down, and stay. Every time, she stayed right there until after I had given out candy, shut the door, and told her she could get up. You were really right about her potential to be a great dog!!

Hooray for Grandpa!!!

One of Mutts & Mitts most wonderful dogs, Grandpa, has finally received a long-awaited opportunity!  As of tomorrow, Wednesday, he will be moved from boarding into his first foster home!!  We are so excited for him.  He has been stuck in a boarding facility upstate for months, just one more example of how the economic crisis has affected the rescue world.  But finally his story is making a turn!  He will have the wonderful opportunity to be seen by people in his foster's neighborhood when he is walked in his "Adopt Me" vest, and more easily met by interested adopters. 

Thank you to Grandpa's new foster, Juancarlos!!!
And now we can look forward to better pictures that will truly do Grandpa justice!
Stay tuned!

Dogs in NEED of FOSTER or ADOPTER!!

We have several dogs that need new a FOSTER or ADOPTER immediately...please check them out below and pass on to everyone who might be interested or who may know other dog lovers!...

LACY: Stuck in Boarding http://www.adoptapet.com/cgi-bin/public/petsearch.cgi/pet_details?tmpl=public_base&pet_id=2431955

MITTSY: Must find New Foster by Fri, 8/14!! http://www.adoptapet.com/cgi-bin/public/petsearch.cgi/pet_details?tmpl=public_base&pet_id=2431822

GRANDPA: Stuck in Boarding http://www.adoptapet.com/cgi-bin/public/petsearch.cgi/pet_details?tmpl=public_base&pet_id=2380856

DEBO: Must find New Foster by Sun, 8/16!! http://www.adoptapet.com/cgi-bin/public/petsearch.cgi/pet_details?tmpl=public_base&pet_id=2564601

SUSIE: Stuck in Boarding http://www.adoptapet.com/cgi-bin/public/petsearch.cgi/pet_details?tmpl=public_base&pet_id=2243048

RED: Must find New Foster Immediately http://www.adoptapet.com/cgi-bin/public/petsearch.cgi/pet_details?tmpl=public_base&pet_id=2078823

MANNY MCGEE: Stuck in Boarding http://www.adoptapet.com/cgi-bin/public/petsearch.cgi/pet_details?tmpl=public_base&pet_id=1990230

Spring Fling Success

Our first SPRING FLING was a nice success...

It was a glorified stoop sale afterall...

We brought in $500!!

And we plan to do a few more over the next few months, so stay tuned!

A huge thanks to everyone who donated items...and to Daisy Dudley & Nate Grandner for volunteering with me all weekend!!

OUR SPRING FLING STOOP SALE MAY 9th!!!

Mutts & Mitts of Brooklyn is holding its first SPRING FLING Stoop Sale!!

SATURDAY May 9th...Noon-6P

Underhill Avenue & Bergen Street

in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn

ALL proceeds will be used to support our DOGS & CATS who need special vet care or are in boarding at the moment awaiting their own FUREVER HOME!

And we NEED YOUR THROW-AWAYS…

Here’s what we’re looking for: (All Items must be in good enough condition to wear or use and not need any major repairs)

*Clothing of any size and shape*

*Shoes*

*Accessories (Bags, Jewelry, Belts, etc)

*Books (of course)*

*Houseware Items*

*Electronics*

*Office Supplies*

*Linens, Towels, Blankets*

*Small Pieces of Furniture (Stools, Tables, Chairs, etc)

And anything else you think might sell. Please PASS this ALONG to others. The SPRING FLING Stoop Sale will take place in Prospect Heights Date, Time & Place TBA! Please contact April Biggs at muttsandmitts@optonline.net if you have items you’d like to DONATE!!