Adopt A Dog’s annual Puttin’ on the Dog festival and fundraiser in Roger Sherman Baldwin park on Sunday featured displays of agility, obedience, and talent as trained dogs showcased their incredible abilities.
There were numerous competitions as well as pet oriented vendors, a Pet Pantry bone bar, caricature artist, live music, food trucks and much more.
Of course there were adoptable dogs and cats to meet!
The primary sponsor of the event, Pet Pantry, was presented with the Humanitarian Award by Adopt-A-Dog to acknowledge their outstanding contributions to the well-being and welfare of countless animals in need.
Adopt A Dog had their own area of the park to showcase adoptable dogs, while volunteers paired with adoptable dogs and puppies to stroll the park to make friends and meet potential adopters.
Adoptable puppies from adopt A Dog rested during Puttin’ on the Dog on Sept 22, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Meet Arctic, a male Husky available from Adopt-A-Dog. Arctic sat in the lap of volunteer Leila Smith while meeting officer O’Donnell. Sept 22, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
From Hazel’s House: Delaney Sheehan, Tina Aronson and Amanda Erb at Puttin on the Dog in Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. Sept 22, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Also, several reputable local rescue groups had a presence at the event, including Hazel’s House, a group dedicated to saving the lives of dogs and cats in need.
The all-volunteer organization provides essential veterinary care for the animals in their care, then matches them with loving forever homes. They have no paid staff and 100% of donations go directly to the care of animals they foster.
Hazel’s House was founded by Tina Aronson and Amanda Erb. They named their rescue after Amanda’s pit bull that Tina fostered back in 2015 when she was a puppy. Find them on Facebook.
Edwin Gonzalez with Chai from Animal Rescue and K9 Charities. Sept 22, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Amanda Erb from Hazel’s House meets Chai from Animal Rescue and K9 Charities. Sept 22, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Also, Animal Rescue and K9 Charities Tina Zinn described her group as a boutique type of rescue.
“We get amazing dogs,” Zinn said. “We evaluate them to see if they have they qualify to be trained for service, therapy or emotional support.”
“That’s why we say we are ‘Rescue with a Purpose,’” she said.
With Zinn and her husband Edwin Gonzalez was Chai a German Shepherd who was a 10 month old puppy when they found him on a Code Red list a day before he was to be euthanized for space in a shelter beyond capacity.
On the ARK Charities website, they explain this situation is not a shelter problem, but rather a community and nationwide problem repeating itself in nearly every southern, Californian and Texas shelter.
Chai (pictured) is a stunning boy, very friendly and intelligent.
Also TAILS, short for The Alliance in Limiting Strays had a tent at the event. The team at TAILS help cats and kittens as their mission is to end overpopulation through spaying and neutering. Over 95% of the animals they help are community cats. They are a population no one advocates for, and yet they are the #1 producer of kittens.
Adopt-A-Dog
Adopt-A-Dog’s mission is to save, socialize, and secure loving homes for unwanted or abandoned dogs.
Adopt, don’t shop. And if you can’t adopt, consider volunteering to foster. Can’t foster? Consider volunteering at Adopt-A-Dog. Or make a donation today.
Adopt-A-Dog is located at 23 Coxe Ave in Armonk, located just over the state line. It’s a straight run up Riversville Road. Tel. 914-273-1674
Follow Adopt-A-Dog on Facebook. Like and share their posts to help raise awareness of pets and get them into foster homes and permanent homes.
Alex, a shepherd mix was with volunteer Cynthia Bridgewater at Puttin’ on the Dog. Sept 22, 2o24
Alex, a medium size male shepherd mix was with volunteer Cynthia Bridgewater. Alex, with his gentle nature, would make a perfect fit with a family looking for a loyal, loving companion. Sept 22, 2o24
Bashful, a Hound Mix Puppy with a wonderful personality was very laid back. She would do best in a home with another dog. pictured with volunteer Maria Suaza.
Bashful with volunteer Maria Suaza met Neal Penachio from Greenwich. Sept 22, 2024
Vincent, another adoptable puppy from Adopt A Dog was so chill. He was originally from Texas. Bashful in background. Sept 22, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Dex, Lab-Husky mix, 2 years old, with volunteer Sandra Engstrom who tells us Dex is a gentleman who loves to play, but is just as happy to sit for cuddles and kisses. Photo doesn’t do him justice because he has piercing blue eyes. Sept 22, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Photo doesn’t do Dex justice because he has piercing blue eyes. Sept 22, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Sally is another gem available to adopt from Adopt-A-Dog. She is seven years old and rescued from Texas. She needs daily medication, but is very sociable and would be great in a home with children and most other dogs. She is a pittie-mix of about 45 lbs. Sept 22, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Princess, a female 10-month old Chihuahua mix available from Adopt-A-Dog. Princess is very friendly and loves all dogs and people – especially children. Sept 22, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Jonathan Shapiro with Micah, 4, a Lab/Pointer mix available from Adopt-A-Dog. Micah is described as adventurous and eager to learn, he is good in a house with children.
Sit Means Sit instructor Neil Cohen from Valhalla worked with a dog during the Puttin’ on the Dog event. Sept 22, 2204 Photo: Leslie Yager
Dog trainer Danicia Ambron and Hazel’s House’s Tina Aronson. Sept 22, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Pet Pantry’s “Bone Bar” at Puttin’ on the Dog. Sept 22, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Caricature artist busy at Puttin’ on the Dog. Sept 22, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Puttin’ on the Dog in Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. Sept 22, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Entrance to the Cat & Kitten Adoption Pavillion at Puttin’ on the Dog. Sept 22, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Kittens inside the Cat & Kitten Adoption Pavillion at Puttin’ on the Dog. Sept 22, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
There are numerous dogs and puppies available to foster or adopt from Adopt-A-Dog. If you can’t adopt, consider fostering. If you can’t do either, consider donating to the non profit. Sept 22, 2024. Photo: Leslie Yager
This post was originally published on this site be sure to check out more of their content.
