Lottie is at least 10 years old. She's been at the shelter since May 2007. She's a darling dog who would like to live in an adult home. Lottie has arthritis and we'd love to see her in a happy, comfortable place in her last years.

Name: Skittles
Mix/Breed: Shih Tzu
Sex/Age/Weight: Male, 10 1/2 years, small
Health: Altered; up to date on shots; requires inexpensive hypothyroid medication daily
History/Personality: Skittles is a sweet, older gentleman who would really love to spend the rest of his life being adored and doted on. He would be the perfect best friend for a senior citizen who is looking for a companion and walking partner -- a wonderful reason to get up and out of bed in the morning. His hypothyroid condition caused him to lose much of his hair when he was not taking his medication. Now that he is taking it regularly, his fur has been growing back in very nicely. He also has some arthritis and some vision and hearing deficiencies. It's no fun growing old - especially without your very own home! Skittles is being fostered in upstate New York. Please note: E-MAIL INQUIRIES WILL BE RESPONDED TO FASTER THAN TELEPHONE CALLS.
Adoption Fee: $125.00
Agency/Location/Contact info: East Coast Asian Dog Rescue Inc., Mays Landing-ALL EAST COAST STATES, NJ 609-476-2476. Email: info@asian-dog-rescue.org , Mays Landing-ALL EAST COAST STATES, NJ 609-476-2476. Email: info@asian-dog-rescue.org

Name: Morgan
Mix/Breed: Border Collie
Sex/Age/Weight: Female, 12 years, 45 lbs.
Health: Spayed. Up to date on shots. For additional health information, contact the agency listed below.
History/Personality: A 12 year old Border Collie, Morgan is very sweet, obedient and well trained, a wonderful companion. She is also quite a character, very spirited and interested in everything and everyone. She is making us all chuckle as she enjoys life at the Farm. Sometimes she just loves a roll in the grass; other times exploring every inch of the yard; and other times, she wants to be your shadow 'on duty', checking out all the action. Morgan loves to ride in the car and her favorite treat is American cheese - just say cheese and she heads for the fridge for her nightly treat. Morgan has lived as a solo dog so is happiest without the chaos of other dogs so will be placed alone but she does just fine avoiding any trouble with all the gang of dogs around her now. Morgan is a bit overweight and will loose that over time, especially if she finds a guardian who loves walking. She is a very sweet girl who absolutely loves children and everyone she meets. Morgan is a bit nervous so will need calm cats so she can get used to them. She came to the Farm, relinquished due to the change in life where her guardians are moving to an assisted living situation and cannot take her. She came from Staten Island NY.
Adoption Fee: $200.00
Agency/Location/Contact info: Glen Highland Farm, 217 Pegg Road, Morris, NY 13808; phone: (607) 263-5415; email sweetbcrescue@citlink.net

Name: Lucie
Mix/Breed: Border Collie
Sex/Age/Weight: Female, 10 years, 45 lbs.
Health: Spayed. Up to date on shots. For additional health information, contact the agency listed below.
History/Personality: A 10 year old Border Collie with ABCA papers, Lucie is a charmer, a real sweetheart, eager to be with someone who will toss her the ball or frisbee. She loves playing and is always up for a good game of catch. She is a friendly girl and fine with other dogs though always most excited to play with toys. Lucie could easily fit in any Border Collie family. She is good with kids, great on leash and good in the car and also good with cats. A really wonderful, sweet girl, Lucie has been in one home since a puppy. She is carrying some extra weight which she'll loose easily at the Farm. She was relinquished to the farm due to a job change that left her alone way too long for her to be happy. She came to the Farm from upstate NY.
Adoption Fee: $200.00
Agency/Location/Contact info: Glen Highland Farm, 217 Pegg Road, Morris, NY 13808; phone: (607) 263-5415; email sweetbcrescue@citlink.net

Bide-a-Wee
This no-kill shelter with three locations has served New York City with compassion and dedication for more than a century. Their website and newsletter are outstanding.

Animal Haven
Animal Haven is a no-kill shelter for abandoned animals in New York City. Their mission is to place cats and dogs in loving homes and to give lifetime care for animals who can't be placed. They are a source for family pets, a care facility for senior dogs and cats, and a sanctuary for pets whose owners have asked that they be cared for after they have passed away.

Craig's List (New York Area)

New Yorkers for Companion Animals (NYCA)
is a small, nonprofit, volunteer run organization based in New York City's upper east side. The cats and dogs we have up for adoption are all rescued animals. Many are former pets abandoned at city pounds, found on the streets or given up by their owners. Regardless of how an animal comes to us, we provide food, shelter, and medical care. Phone: (212) 427-8273; E-mail: NYFCA@aol.com

Sentient Creatures is a non-profit animal rescue group that functions exclusively on contributions from the public. Sentient Creatures does not operate a physical shelter to house those rescued, and are therefore always in need of loving, safe, foster homes for these special dogs. Founded in 1994 to expand the work of animal rescue begun by Chitra Besbroda in 1973, Sentient Creatures is the only group dedicated to consistently rescuing Harlem's abandoned, abused, and neglected "junkyard dogs." In the 27 years since Chitra first began her rescue efforts, Sentient Creatures has rescued and placed more than 3500 of these abused and abandoned animals in loving homes. Sentient Creatures, Inc. PO Box 765, Cathedral Station, New York, NY, 10025. Phone: 212-865-5998 E-mail: junkyard_dogs@hotmail.com

Stray from the Heart is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and placement of homeless dogs...providing shelter, veterinary care and loving homes for abandoned, lost, neglected and abused animals. Stray from the Heart, PO Box 11, New York, NY 10024-0011. E-mail: info@strayfromtheheart.org

Homeward Bound is a nonprofit dog rescue organization, rescuing dogs who have been turned over to shelters, surrendered to their own surrender program and rescued from puppy mills. Homeward Bound dogs live in a foster home until they are ready to move into your home. This foster arrangement allows the dogs to learn to live in a home, and also provides the opportunity to appropriately match families with the dogs. All dogs are up to date on shots and have seen a vet. All Homeward Bound Dogs are spayed/neutered (or must be after adoption), and dogs in the adoptive home must also be spayed/neutered. Phone: 518-424-1738; Email: mail@homewardbounddogrescue.com

Welcome Home Sanctuary, Inc., 868 Martindale Road, Craryville, NY 12521.

Welcome Home Sanctuary is an all-breed rescue, rehoming and rehabilitation organization. In addition, we specialize in Elder Dogs and Special Needs, providing sanctuary for a limited number of dogs. We work very closely with several municipal shelters and other no-kill shelters to prevent needless euthanasias and to get dogs into their forever homes.

E-mail: myspiritdogs@yahoo.com

Goshen Humane Society, phone: (845) 294-3984; email: ghsi@frontiernet.net; their S.A.I.N.T. Program matches senior dogs with senior citizens. E-mail: Diane Novack, grantman@frontiernet.net

Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center is always there for the special needs cases and seniors. If you would like to help or adopt a very special dog, you're sure to find one on this website. Phone: 631-368-8770; Email: info@littleshelter.com

Pets Alive Inc., in the Catskills, is a not-for-profit no-kill sanctuary which does NOT believe that euthanasia is the final solution. At any given time more than 40% of their dogs are seniors. There are many and varied breeds and mixed breeds. This organization was founded because an elderly, abandoned Golden Retriever saved the founder's 18-month-old son's life in 1972. They will take in ANY Golden -- age is NOT a consideration. They are all welcome to spend their very golden years with our family. Phone: (845) 386-9738

Oasis Animal Sanctuary
Founded in 1998, and located on 60-plus acres of land in upstate New York, Oasis Animal Sanctuary is the home of many victims of animal abuse---cats, dogs, pigs, pigeons, chickens, rabbits and more. Many of the cats and dogs are rescued from the streets of New York City. Oasis strives to offer the best possible care and service to residents. Oasis is a no-kill animal sanctuary. Potential adopters must fill out an adoption application. There is a $100 donation fee required for dogs at time of adoption ($50 for cats). Telephone (845) 482-5161 or E-mail: info@oasissanctuary.org.

North Shore Animal League America
Barbara Bowser (yup! that's her real name!) administers a grant that helps old and special-needs dogs. She says, "Old age is not a disease; it's just old age." Telephone: (516) 883-7900, Ext. 230.

Animal Service League
Founded in 1953, the Animal Service League is an all-volunteer organization concerned with the rescue, care and welfare of homeless domestic animals in the Rochester, New York, area. Cats, dogs, birds and other domestic animals in need of shelter and veterinary help are cared for until they can be restored to their original owners or new homes found. No animal is ever destroyed for lack of a permanent home. The animals are cared for on a temporary basis in our Haven Homes until they are ready to be placed in a permanent home. When available for adoption, the animals are shown at "Adoption Day" events held most weekends at various area merchants. The web site and our business line (585) 234-7275 can give you the exact times and locations for these events. Email: animalserviceleague@hotmail.com

Humane Society of Rome has an active and healthy foster program that helps 2,500 animals a year. Always looking for more volunteers! Also Pet Therapy Community Outreach Program helps socialize temporary charges. Very rescue friendly with placements all over New England area. Address: 6247 Lamphear Road, Rome, NY 13440. Directions: Get off NYS Thruway exit #33, turn right on to Route 365east, 10 miles up on right is Lamphear Road exit. (Rome Veterinary Hospital on corner) Humane Society of Rome is 7th complex on left-actually old residential kennel modified over the years. Hours weekdays 10am-5pm, Saturdays 11am-5pm, Sundays by appt. Average daily population --60 dogs and 100 cats. All animals assessed by adoptability temperament regardless of breed or age. Phone: 315-336-7070; Email: humanesocietyrome@hotmail.com

Staten Island Council for Animal Welfare is a 501c3 rescue organization founded in 1972. Their goal is to rescue and find homes for any animals that need help, primarily dogs and cats who have been abandoned or were born on the street. Contact Ellen Donnelly (718) 448-3525

Looking for a specific breed? Purebreds are available from almost every shelter and all-breed rescue agency. But you may also want to check breed-specific rescue groups.