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Empire Animal Rescue Society (EARS)

An all volunteer organization dedicated to rescuing abandoned, abused, neglected, and endangered animals.

View some of our pets up for adoption: http://www.empire.petfinder.com

01/21/2025

Join the Lonely Hearts Club in Support of Homeless Animals!

Empire Animal Rescue Society (EARS) is seeking partnerships with local businesses and restaurants to help homeless animals in our care this Valentine’s season.

We invite you to support pets in need by:

1. Donating a percentage of sales (5-10%) on Valentine’s Day or a nearby date to EARS. We’ll promote your business to our large social media following across all platforms, showcasing your support for our cause.

2. Becoming a donation drop-off location. You can help us collect much-needed items for the animals. We’ll advertise your business as a donation location, which can drive foot traffic and community engagement.

This is a great way to show love for animals while gaining visibility and community goodwill.

If you’re interested in partnering with us, please DM us here. We look forward to building supportive partnerships that make a difference!

Shop and eat location this Valentine’s season to give back to pets in need.

Thank you from all of our lonely hearts and paws 🐾

01/20/2025

Three little kittens have lost their mittens, and they wanted to see Josh play.

Their mother said it's too cold to go, but the Bills mafia didn't agree.

They helped buy those kittens not only mittens, but coat and scarf too.

Now those silly kittens who had lost their mittens can go see Josh play.

These three little kittens have a second chance at life because of our rescue efforts. Stay tuned for more information on each if them ❤️

If you wish to sponsor them please click the link on this post.

You can also send Venmo: code: 3576
Or
PayPal: [email protected]
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USPS:
EARS
PO Box 445
Salamanca, NY 14779

01/18/2025

Syd.
Loves kids.
She spent her life in a crate, so she prefers outside the crate these days.

She's a small dog with a whole lot of love.

Link to adopt 👇

01/17/2025

After over a month with ZERO interest this puppy finally found forever!

Dixie has made it to her next, amazing chapter of FurEVER! All my love to you fabulous furry one.

Fly home to your family sweet Camo butterfly baby🦋🤎🖤🤍 🐾Rescue. Saves. Lives. Lots. Of. Them.

🥰Thankful to those who choose to adopt and help these precious puppers hit the doggy life lotto🐾

01/17/2025

Mine too.

What's your dog's middle name?

Drop it in the comments below 🐾

01/16/2025

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01/16/2025

Still waiting for a home, Miss Belle: Belle had been looking forward to her meet & greet all week, but unfortunately, her potential adopter didn’t show up—no calls, no texts, nothing. 😢

Belle is a sweet Dachshund and Rat Terrier mix.

I assured her that this isn’t her fault and that the perfect family is still out there for her. She’s available for adoption through Empire Animal Rescue Society (EARS).

Belle may be a little shy at first, but once she bonds with you, she’ll become your loyal companion. She gets along well with people and other dogs, and she sleeps peacefully in her crate (right next to my bed, of course!).

Belle is food-driven and already learning some basic commands—she’s incredibly smart and a fast learner! At just 12 weeks old, she’s ready to find her forever home.

If you’re interested in adopting Belle, please fill out an application.💕 You can find the link in the comments here ⏬️

01/15/2025

Meet Diva, a sweet and lovable 5-year-old Miniature Schnauzer looking for her forever home! Diva is a happy, playful pup who gets along well with other dogs and absolutely loves her toys, treats, and especially food.

She's fully house and crate trained—just point to her crate, and she’ll happily settle in. Diva is content sleeping at the foot of the bed and will be your loyal companion, following you around throughout the day.

If you’re looking for a wonderful, loving dog to brighten your life, Diva could be the perfect match for you. She’s available for adoption through Empire Animal Rescue Society Inc.

Check out the link in the comments to apply to adopt her and make Diva part of your family!

01/15/2025

Want a dog with a little bit of training? And a whole lot of love?

Look no further!

Check out our Prison Pups! Rescued Under Federal Fences - RUFF program.

Wonderful, wonderful puppers!

Read all about em here.

Comment which one is your favorite below!

Link to adopt can be found in the comments. ⏬️

01/14/2025

Meet Heaven, a 3-year-old spayed Pit Mix looking for her forever home! 🏠 This sweet girl is about 65 lbs of love and energy. Heaven has been with us the longest, and we can’t figure out why!

She’s smart, eager to please, and has excellent recall. While she’s working on her “out” command (she gets a little excited about toys!), she’s crate trained and housebroken.

Heaven loves chew bones and the flirt pole, but she doesn’t quite understand her size or strength, so a home without small children (7 or under) or cats would be best.

Let’s work together to find Heaven the loving home she deserves. Share this post and help us spread the word!

She’s up for adoption through Empire Animal Rescue Society Inc. 🐾 Link to adopt in the comments!

01/14/2025

Meet Champ, a 2-year-old Boxer mix who is ready to find his forever home! 🐾 This sweet boy is a bundle of joy and loves everyone he meets.

He’s good in his crate, knows "sit" and "stay" (for about a minute, but he’s getting better!), and is great with both small dogs and cats—just as long as they don’t run! 😄 Champ loves to play and is learning the ropes of truck rides (he’s a fan of the front seat!).

Champ is sure to make the best companion. He's well-behaved, affectionate, and full of love. 🐶❤️ If you’re looking for a furry friend to add to your family, Champ could be your perfect match!

Interested in adopting? Check the link in the comments to learn more and apply.

01/14/2025

Meet my sweetest foster girl, Farrah! This little 6-month-old Feist mix is the snuggliest, most affectionate pup you'll ever meet.

She's calm, cool, and collected, always fitting right into the pack's fun! Farrah is beyond happy to have her foster family and found her way to Empire Animal Rescue Society (EARS).

Farrah is a Feist mix meaning she's going to stay the size she is. Approximately 30 lbs. Such a perfect size. Nice and portable and hardy too!

If you're looking for a loving companion, Farrah could be your perfect match! Adoption info is in the comments below. Feel free to share and help this precious girl find her FurEVER home! 🖤🐾

01/11/2025

Belle had been waiting all week for her meet & greet, but sadly, her potential adopter never showed up. No calls, no texts, nothing. 😢

I reassured her that it's not her fault and that the right family is out there. So, Belle is still available for adoption through Empire Animal Rescue Society (EARS).

Belle may be a bit shy at first, but once she trusts you, she’ll be your best friend. She gets along great with people and other dogs, and she sleeps quietly in her crate (right next to my bed, of course!).

Belle is food motivated and already working on some basic commands—she’s super smart and a quick learner! At just 12 weeks old, she’s ready to find her forever family.

If you’re interested in adopting Belle, please fill out the application at empirerescue.org 💕

01/10/2025

Meet Sunny 🌞

Sunny has been waiting for her forever home since she was just a puppy. Unfortunately, the shelter system in America is struggling, and so many puppies like her are being overlooked. We rescued Sunny in hopes of finding her the loving home she truly deserves — but, despite being the sweetest girl, no one has even asked about her yet.

Sunny is under a year old and has spent her whole life in rescue. She’s fully vetted, spayed, crate trained, housebroken, and the perfect mix of playful and snuggly! She gets along great with other dogs and cats, but she’s also content keeping herself busy with a chew bone or tossing around her favorite toys.

Thanks to a generous donor, Sunny’s adoption fee has been fully sponsored — she’s literally just waiting for someone to open their heart and give her a home. If you think Sunny could be the perfect addition to your family, check out the adoption application link in the comments below 👇

Let’s make 2025 the year Sunny finds her happily ever after! 🏡

The time is now.

01/09/2025

Meet Ranger, a sweet and loving 6-month-old Hound pup currently available for adoption through Empire Animal Rescue Society (EARS). Ranger is a friendly and affectionate dog who loves being around other dogs and children. Ranger enjoys the company of his furry friends but has a calm and laid-back side. He often finds a spot to settle in, preferring to stay put unless there are other dogs around to keep him company.

Despite his playful nature, Ranger has a past filled with hardship. He was fortunate enough to be rescued after a terrifying experience, where his sibling was shot multiple times by a neighbor, left to suffer in agony for days before eventually passing away. Thankfully, a compassionate advocate, stepped in and saved Ranger from a similar fate, begging the neighbor not to harm him as she worked to safely capture him. Now, Ranger is in foster care ready to find a forever home where he can receive the love and care he deserves.

Ranger’s gentle personality, combined with his love for companionship, makes him the perfect addition to a family looking for a calm and affectionate dog. If you're interested in adopting Ranger and giving him a second chance at a happy life, please click the link below in the comments. He’s waiting for a loving family to make him their own.

Ranger is a 6 month old Hound mix. Weighing 40 lbs.

01/09/2025

🌟 Meet Maggie! 🌟

Maggie is a sweet young mama who is about 1-1.5 years old. This little bundle of joy is short, plump, and absolutely adorable. She is full of love, playfulness, and affection! Maggie is ready to find her forever home, where she can shower her family with cuddles and happiness. She’s currently in foster care and is looking for someone to love her as much as she’ll love them.

If you’re ready to bring this lovable little lady into your life, head to the link in the comments to adopt her today! 💕

01/09/2025

Hi friends, it’s me again, your trusty EARS foster mom! Let me re-introduce you to Sydnee Elizabeth, a 2-year-old Chihuahua mix weighing just 12 pounds, who’s looking for her forever home. 🥰

Sydnee has had a tough start to life, but her resilience and sweet nature shine through. Over the last two years, she’s been passed around on Facebook Marketplace, had two litters of puppies, and spent most of her time confined to a crate in terrible conditions. When Syd arrived at our home, she was malnourished, covered in scars, missing hair, and in desperate need of love.

But oh, how things have changed….

🐾Her hair is growing back, and she now spends her days cuddling with her fur-step-sisters.

🐾She adores attention, especially from her foster dad, Tom. He’s a sucker! 🤣

🐾Syd is learning what it means to be part of a family and absolutely thrives on being close to her humans.

What You Need to Know About Sydnee:

👉🏽Loving Companion: Sydnee wants nothing more than to be by your side or in your lap all day. She’s incredibly affectionate, silly, and happy.
👉🏽Great with Kids: She’s fostered with children and loves their attention.
👉🏽Dog Compatibility: Syd gets along “well-ish” with other dogs but prefers to meet potential fur-siblings before adoption. She’s food and toy-driven and may feel the need to assert herself with bigger dogs.
👉🏽Potty Training Progress: Syd is doing well with rewards-based training, but she’s still learning. She’s not a fan of the cold, which has made outdoor potty training a bit tricky.
👉🏽Loves to Snuggle: If you’re looking for a constant companion, Syd is your girl.

Sydnee has overcome so much, and now she’s ready to start the next chapter of her life with someone who will love her unconditionally. While she may not take the best pictures, she’s truly adorable and full of personality in person. ♥️ 🐾

PLEASE help me by sharing this post. I know I get annoying with my dog posts, but YOU help me reach a much broader audience. In order for me to help out other pups, I must find Syd the BEST home first. Please help me. 🙏🏽

Application can be found in comments 👇🏽

01/07/2025

Meet Gretal, a sweet 7-8 month old pup who is patiently waiting for a loving family to call her own. Although she’s still a young dog, Gretal has faced challenges that no puppy should have to endure. Despite being robbed of a carefree and playful puppyhood, she remains trusting and full of potential, ready to experience the joys of life.

Gretal is a reserved and thoughtful pup, preferring to observe her surroundings before diving into new experiences. She’s the type of dog who will follow you on each new adventure, always at your side, and when the day winds down, she’ll happily relax next to you as she takes in the beauty of the world around her. Her gentle nature makes her a great companion for those who appreciate a calm and patient dog.

One of her favorite things is playing in the snow, where she can feel the coolness beneath her paws and enjoy the simple pleasures that nature offers. Though she’s cautious at first, once she feels comfortable, Gretal is ready to explore and enjoy her surroundings to the fullest.

Gretal may not have had the carefree start that most puppies do, but with the right home, she’ll blossom into the loving, playful companion she’s meant to be. If you're looking for a loyal and sweet pup who will grow alongside you and bring quiet joy into your life, Gretal could be the perfect match. She’s ready to find her forever family—one that will help her continue to grow, thrive, and experience the world as it’s meant to be.

Gretal is available for adoption through Empire Animal Rescue Society Inc. If you’re ready to open your heart to this beautiful soul, please consider giving her the loving home she truly deserves. Gretal is right about 30 lbs.

The link to adopt her is in the comments below 👇

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Here’s another heartwarming bedtime story... or maybe just a story for the soul. One night, while on her way to a Christmas party, Jessica saw a dog lying alone in the rain. When she passed by again later, he was still there—wet, cold, and abandoned. Concerned he might have been injured, Jessica checked on him, but he wasn’t hurt. He had simply been left behind. Jessica couldn’t leave him there. She scooped him up and brought him home, where he quickly bonded with her dog and proved to be an absolute sweetheart. She named him Asher, a 2-year-old Blue Heeler weighing 34 pounds, and after trying to find his owner with no luck, she decided to foster him until he could find a forever home. Asher has been fully vetted and is ready to start a new chapter in a loving home. He deserves a family who will love him like Jessica did. In a world that can sometimes feel full of takers, be a Jessica. ❤️ So many pets like Asher need someone to give them a chance. The link to adopt Asher is here: empirerescue.org. Please share if you care! 🐾 Empire Animal Rescue Society (EARS)

Gorgeous little Farrah. She's only about 25 lbs and she won't get much bigger. She's a little Feist mix. She's the last of her litter 🐾 At 6 months old she longs for her own place. She has an amazing sense of love for this world we have here. She's just happy to be in it. Link to adopt: empirerescue.org 🐾 #newyearnewfriend #ears #empireanimalrescue #wny #rescue #feistmix #walking

CJ is our adoptable Standard Poodle. He's a gorgeous grey and cream color. He's 45 lbs and 4 years old. He's been fully vetted through our program. CJ is wonderful with kids. He's smart and eager to please. He's crate trained. He'd be best as in a single dog home. If you are interested incadding this great boy to your home please click the link here to apply to adopt: empirerescue.org. #rescue #adopt #EARS #adopt #wny #walking #Poodle

Meet Joey! This sweet 1-year-old Pitbull mix is currently waiting for a foster home or adopter at the City of Salamanca dog control. Joey came in wearing a metal choke collar and, unfortunately, was never claimed by his previous owner. He's a lovely boy with a tan and black coat, weighing around 40 lbs. Joey has a great temperament — he’s friendly, loves treats, and is fantastic on a leash. He also knows how to sit! He may have had a tough start, but all he needs now is a loving family to call his own. Could Joey be the missing piece in your family? You can submit an application to adopt Joey here: empirerescue.org #adopt #pitbull #dogs #rescue #EARS #EmpireAnimalRescue

We are humbled, and so grateful, for the outpouring of support from each and every one of you. Every single share, comment, like, and every SINGLE dollar donated, has brought us one step closer to realizing our dream of having our very own facility. We will be posting updates on our progress as they become available. 🐾 We raised the most money of any of the 91 participating nonprofits- currently at $40,695 🐾 We took the top $2500 prize for most donations overall- currently at 321. 🐾 We won the second biggest prize of $1000 for the most donations of $100 or more. 🐾 We took first place in the social media champions category for an additional $500. We could have achieved none of this without you. So, THANK YOU, not just from us, but from all the animals we save with your help. 🐾❤️ The link to donate is still live for a few days, so if the spirit moves you, you can still contribute. 🐾 Donate HERE: Bit.ly/3Vdxxae #cattaraugusgives #givingtuesday #empireanimalrescuesociety #ears #goals #teamwork #communitysupport #animalwelfare

It’s down to the wire and we are SO CLOSE! Every $5 gets us closer to winning the BIGGEST prize money, $2K! Thats almost enough to spay or neuter 10 animals! Let’s do this people! Donate HERE: Bit.ly/3Vdxxae #cattaraugusgives #givingtuesday #empireanimalrescuesociety #ears #wegothis #rescuedogsrock #rescuedismyfavoritebreed

Thank you to our amazing Matching Funds Donators! Link to donate in our bio on Instagram. #CattaraugusGives #buildinghope #animalwelfare #GivingTuesday2024 #fosteringsaveslives #rescuelife #ears #communitysupport

Rescue dogs aren't just saved—they save us, teaching us love, loyalty, and the true meaning of second chances. Apply to adopt Champ here: 👇 empirerescue.org. #empireanimalrescuesociety #EARS #adopt #rescue #Boxer #foster #dog #dogsoffacebook

Meet Melissa, the feline sensation with a dazzling black-and-white coat that’ll make you do a double take! 🖤🤍 When she's not posing for the purrfect picture, she’s busy showing off her crazy playful side—if it moves, it’s game on! Toys? Yes, please. Melissa is all about the chase, and if there’s a sneak attack to be had, you can bet she’s the Ace hunter of the house! 🐾 This super-social girl is a pro at making friends with everyone—other animals? Check. Kids? Double check! Melissa’s the ultimate family companion. Don’t be fooled by her cute face—she’s got enough energy to keep everyone on their toes! 💥 #catreels #viral #catsoffacebook #adopt #EARS #blackfriday #rescue

Interested in animal rescue? WE NEED YOU! 🐾❤️ Turn YOUR friends into OUR Giving Tuesday supporters! Sign up to be a Peer to Peer fundraiser for Empire Animal Rescue Society here: https://www.cattaraugusgives.org/fundraisers #cattaraugusgives #givingtuesday #empireanimalrescuesociety #peertopeer

Erik is a big ole, big headed boii! Watch to learn more about him 🌟

Henry is Miss Milky's brother. He's calm sweet and wonderful. At around 5 months old he just needs an amazing home of his own. He's fantastic with other cats, dogs and kids too. Please apply to adopt at empirerescue.org. #EARS #wny #rescuecats #kittens #adopt #spay #neuter

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