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You have the PERFECT house - is it time to adopt the PERFECT Pet?

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Real Estate Agent with Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty #30RO0980081
You have the perfect house - is it time to adopt the PERFECT PET? If you are thinking of adopting a pet, please consider your local Humane Society. The New Rochelle Humane Society which serves 17 County communities, taking in strays from Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Hastings, Greenburgh, Hartsdale, Dobbs Ferry, City of Rye , Rye Brook, Scarsdale, Tarrytown, New Rochelle (of course), Ardsley, Eastchester, Elmsford, Hastings, Irvington, Tarrytown and Pelham Manor. I recently visited the Humane Society on a later Sunday afternoon. It was to have closed at 4 p.m., and had wanted to drop off a donation before that time. I was amazed at the energy being generated from within. There was staff, volunteers (and they always need more) on hand, people were waiting to either adopt or were waiting for their pet, there were cats strolling around outside, and in short, I was greatly impressed. So many people feel that in adopting a pet, they need to go to a pet store, an animal breeder, when in actual fact you can find that gorgeous pet at your local humane society. Please view the little video below, featuring some of the lovely pets available, and a few words from Diane Heim, both a Board Member and active participant at the Humane Society. A lovely, caring lady. The New Rochelle Humane Society’s services include: animal rescue from 17 town and villages throughout lower Westchester, foster care program, volunteer programs, lost and found services, humane education for schools and groups, trap, neuter and return for feral cats, low cost spay/neuter certificates and their thrift shop. 50% of the funding is from either donations or from rescuing the stray cats and dogs in the 17 communities they service. There also wills, bequests, and they have many fund-raising programs. They are warm, welcoming…. Don’t be shy! LARCHMONT and NEW ROCHELLE are GREAT! Best, Gay The New Rochelle Humane Society 70 Portman Road New Rochelle, N.Y. 10801 914 632-2925 Open 7 Days a week 10-4 p.m. Thursdays 2-8 p.m.

Comments (5)

Emmary Simpson
Las Cruces Homes and Land - Las Cruces, NM
Serving Las Cruces, NM

Wonderful post!  I read a report a while back that stated that more than 50% of a shelter's population is purebred dogs.  Yes - purebreds.  Why?  Folks buy a dog they see in a movie and then realize that the dog isn't the right one for their lifestyle.

This isn't a purchase like a shirt or a pair of pants.  This is an investment in a life - make your decisions carefully!!  And if you aren't able to adopt a dog, spend some time at the shelter and help out as you can.

Nov 01, 2010 01:14 PM
J. Philip Faranda
Howard Hanna Rand Realty - Yorktown Heights, NY
Associate Broker / Office Manager

Excellent post. As you may know, we have rescued a number of dogs, including our latest, Max, who has been a godsend with our 5 -year old on the autism spectrum. 

Max and Gregory

Nov 01, 2010 01:26 PM
John Novak
Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace - Las Vegas, NV
Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate

I really like the message of the perfect house and perfect pet. My first Sheltie, Sundance, was adopted from the Henderson Animal Shelter. My current Sheltie, Shadow (pictured), is from Nevada Sheltie Rescue. These animals have so much love to give, and definitely deserve a second chance.

Nov 01, 2010 01:31 PM
Gay E. Rosen
Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty - Larchmont, NY
As Real as Real Estate Gets!

Hi Emmary: I was so choked up there on Saturday when I took the short video.. these are all living, breathing, caring animals and souls... Best. Gay

Nov 02, 2010 04:31 AM
Gay E. Rosen
Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty - Larchmont, NY
As Real as Real Estate Gets!

Oh Phil - I never knew that - didn't know you had rescued some dogs also - G-d Bless...   Gay

Nov 02, 2010 04:32 AM