Arrow was so excited to pick out a toy for Christmas! This is his second holiday season at our Rescue Center so he can have as many toys as he wants ❤️ From all of us at the SPCA, including Arrow and all of his furry friends awaiting homes, wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah 🌲 🎅 🕎 🎁 🐾
We had a special visit yesterday from our friend @danielledellapellarealtor and her daughter who not only baked yummy holiday dog treats, they also brought Christmas goodie bags for our adoptable pups! While we wish every animal was spending the holidays in a home, it was so sweet watching everyone enjoy their presents 🎁 from their SPCA family. Merry Christmas Eve and let’s hope some of our dogs featured here will ring in the New Year in their new home!
#dogtreats #christmaspresents #merrychristmas #happyholidays #rescuedog #adoptdontshop #spcawestchester
As we countdown to Christmas our SPCA kitties wanted to join in the holiday fun! Please note, there are many other adoptable cats at our Rescue Center who were either camera shy or too busy napping 💤 to join the video. And just in case anyone is wondering, this is an app.-we didn’t actually put noses and antlers on anyone 😆
#merrychristmas #jinglebells #rudolph #catsofinstagram #kitty #adoptdontshop #spcawestchester
Radar is doing awesome with training-he’s totally ignoring the busy sounds and distractions in the parking lot and just chills while he wags his tail and focuses on a staff trainer 👏🏻 One of his fav volunteers says “Radar is an exuberant, wicked smart, and very affectionate boy. He’s a quick learner, walks well on a leash, and loves car rides, hikes, and any outdoor activity.” Radar and his adorable ears are currently for adoption ❤️
#rescuedog #dogtraining #dogsofinstagram #adopt #spcawestchester
Puppy Yoga was a big success and everyone had a blast at this sold out event! Our deepest thanks to yoga teacher @lynliaobutler, Topaz and the @katonah_library for planning and hosting this special fundraiser for our animals ❤️
#yoga #puppiesofinstagram #rescuedog #adopt #spcawestchester
Love this video that one of our new fosters created about her first experience. “To foster is to love and let go so that you can save more” ❤️ We are in need of fosters for a variety of animals, from puppies and kittens who just need a safe place to land until they’re ready for adoption, to adult dogs and cats who need extra TLC and socialization to help prepare them for life in the real world. To learn more, please visit spcawestchester.org/programs-and-services/foster-care or the link in our bio!
#foster #fosteringsaveslives #fosterdog #fostercat #fosterkittens #fosterpuppy #dogsofinstagram #catsofinstagram #adopt #spcawestchester
🚨 Yonkers Man Captured on Video Beating a Puppy and a Dog Arrested by SPCA Westchester’s Humane Law Enforcement Unit
Please note, the volume has been muted on this video. (Briarcliff Manor, NY - November 20, 2024) SPCA Westchester announced today that their Humane Law Enforcement Unit (HLE), under the direction of Ernest Lungaro and with the assistance of Yonkers Police Officers Fagan and Sousa, arrested and charged Roger Andrews of Yonkers, NY with two counts of animal cruelty.
The SPCA’s HLE Director arrested Roger Andrews on November 18th after obtaining video that captured him severely beating a helpless male puppy named Champ and a female dog named Pretty Girl. The video, which is extremely disturbing, shows Champ being whipped mercilessly with a thick rope leash and screaming. Other footage obtained of Roger Andrews shows him kicking, punching and throwing Champ and Pretty Girl.
Neither dog is owned by Roger Andrews, who had them in his possession temporarily to walk them for their owners. “By some miracle, Champ and Pretty Girl did not sustain any serious injuries,” says Shannon Laukhuf, SPCA Westchester’s Chief Executive Officer. “We are so thankful that these innocent animals were seized by our HLE Unit before it was too late.”
Roger Andrews was held overnight for an open warrant on an unrelated case and arraigned yesterday. If you witness or suspect an animal is being neglected or abused, please call the SPCA’s Confidential Cruelty Hotline at (914) 941-7797.
#pitbull #pitbullsofinstagram #rescue #arrest #spca #rescuedogsofinstagram #spcawestchester
Such a little monkey ❤️ Goober isn’t ready for adoption yet but had to share 😍
#kitten #kittensofinstagram #rescue #adoptdontshop #spcawestchester
🚨Injured kitty in need of surgery—please consider a donation ❤️ Last week, a severely injured cat was rescued after being abandoned in Yonkers. A kind woman reached out to the SPCA, desperate for help, as it was very apparent that this poor cat, now named Lorelei, has been suffering for months on her own. The number of abandoned cats in Westchester County continues to grow, leaving thousands of friendly felines like Lorelei on the streets to fend for themselves. When Lorelei arrived at the SPCA’s Rescue Center, our veterinary team immediately examined her, carefully tended to her abrasions and open wounds and are currently treating her with antibiotics for her painfully infected ears and bloody, swollen nose. The worst of Lorelei’s injuries is to her eye, which is causing her immense discomfort.
Just like Lorelei needs our help, we now need yours. As you can see in the video above, her eye is sadly too far gone to save. Lorelei’s been through so much and it’s heartbreaking to know that she’s been suffering so long like this. Lorelei needs to undergo surgery as soon as possible and our SPCA team, as well as Lorelei, would be so grateful to anyone willing to contribute towards her care. Please consider a gift today through our social media fundraiser or by clicking the link below support our Mend a Friend Fund so that Lorelei, and the many animals like her who depend on the SPCA for survival, can receive a second chance.
Link to donate:
https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/SPCAofWestchester/yonkerskitty.html
We’re so proud to share this year’s Gala video, featuring our incredible honorees, dedicated and selfless volunteers, awesome staff, and of course, the reason we are all here, the animals who we love and care for so deeply and who deserve the best ❤️ Enjoy!
#grateful #rescue #adoptdontshop #puppiesofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #catsofinstagram #kittensofinstagram #spcawestchester
