The sad truth is that thousands of cats and dogs are euthanized each year in NYC run shelters. These are loving pets that for one reason or another are surrendered or abandoned by their owners. These animals find themselves part of a system that is currently unable to find homes for all the animals they receive.
For years my wife Sharon has been a big supporter of animal rescue and is now a spokesperson for the NYC Mayor’s Alliance. She recently agreed to foster a cat with seven kittens that were found on the street in Brooklyn. They have been badly abused and several of the kittens have broken tails. The mother, Lilly, is an exotic, beautiful black cat who is extremely warm and affectionate. The kittens are now about five weeks old and will soon be ready for adoption. Lilly is so gentle she doesn’t even get upset when Chestnut, our 75 bls. Lab/Pit mix comes over to investigate.
If you are interested in adopting a kitten (or two) or the mother please contact Sharon at “Sharon at att.net.”
I just learned that Schmap.com has decided to include one of my photos (The Ansonia in Winter) in their website. It’s always amazing to me how people discover my online photos and include them in their projects. This is the third time this has happened. Really cool!
Saving a life is not always an easy thing. It involves making a sacrifice, long term commitment and, at times, a change in your way of life. I have been fortunate in my life to have presented with the opportunity to rescue a dog and several cats. In each case, the introduction of a new pet has resulted in an over abundance of joy and love in our home.
While I know not everyone out there is in a situation where they can make the commitment to adopt a dog or cat from a shelter. I am hoping you can join Sharon (my wife) and I in supporting the ASPCA.
The ASPCA is a wonderful organization. They are an active member of the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC Pets. They actively survey the NYC Center for Animal Care and Control and rescue animals that will be euthanized if they are not adopted within their seven day holding period.
By clicking on the banner at the top of this page, you too can join Sharon and me and our efforts to make NYC a “No Kill Shelter City”. San Francisco is currently the first city in the United States to receive the status of a No Kill Shelter City by implementing programs to help eliminate the need to euthanize thousands of healthy dogs, cats and other domestic pets each year.
Together .. We can help NYC become a No Kill City too!
