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Ulster County Canines is a Non-Profit Dog shelter, and Adoption center. Ulster County Canines offers

02/15/2025

Snow alert!
Our vaccine clinic originally scheduled for today is canceled due to a weather advisory.

We will be back on schedule next Thursday!
Apologies for the inconvenience.

02/13/2025

Welcome Shiloh (female brindle) and Scooter (male white and tan). They arrived over the weekend via one of our southern rescue partners Walking In The Sun Rescue ❤️. Both are so sweet, charming, affectionate and very smart. Please check the photo captions for more information on each dog. If you are considering opening your heart and home to a UCC dog in need, Please visit our website to submit an adoption application - not all of our available dogs are listed on the website. www.ulstercountycanines.com or email us directly to start the process ulstercountycanines@gmail
❤️‍🩹🙏🌱

02/12/2025

On Sunday Feb 16th starting at 1pm, one of our recent adopters and new event coordination volunteer Juli Colotti, will be at Ole Savannah in Kingston for Winterfest. She will be bartending to benefit Ulster County Canines!!!!!

02/09/2025

**** help has arrived. Thank you very very much community!!!

Help!
Our usual snow plow service was involved in a vehicle collision this morning while on his rounds.

Fortunately, he is unharmed, however his vehicle is not functioning.

That leaves us snowed in!
If any among our followers operate a plow service or have one in the Saugerties area to recommend, please leave info here or call/text me at 518-291-3335!
Happy to pay normal rates, we just need the snow cleared!

02/08/2025

Adoption Post!!!

Congratulations to Titan! The big lug has a family now!
Congratulations to Ginny on her foster-to-adopt!
And a special congratulations to Bronson, a Town of Ulster stray turned new best friend! Someone saw past a little grey on the muzzle, and his size to spot the gem of a dog that he is!

Go grow up, friends, we love you!!

02/06/2025

Good Morning!
The UCC vaccination clinic today is cancelled due to inclement weather.

Our next clinic is scheduled for this Saturday from 230-4.
We offer:
Rabies vaccines: $20
Canine Distemper Vaccines: $20
Feline rabies/distemper vaccines: $20
Canine Leptospirosis vaccines: $25
Basic physical exams/wellness checks/diagnostics: $50
Heartworm tests: $25

02/05/2025

Please help if you can!
We are currently low on the following supplies:
Adult Dry dog food (Purina dog chow and pedigree only)
Hard Chew Toys
Long lasting treats such as bully stick, pig ears or antlers
Laundry Scent Beads
Bleach
Dryer sheets
Doggie Waste bags
Pine Pellet Cat Litter
Martingale Collars (all sizes needed)
Non skid floor mats and runners
and of course our ongoing need for dog beds blankets, fleece, sheets ( please no hand towels, pillow cases or rags at this time)
Most items we are in ongoing need of and some special need items can be found on our updated amazon wish list:
https://a.co/4jGXoeW
If you would like to send a monetary donation toward these items
venmo- or Pay Pal- paypal.me/UlsterCountyCanines
Thank you for supporting UCC dogs in need!!!!!

02/02/2025

My favorite thing to post: Adoptions!!!
Congratulations to MissMatch, the last of the pitskie pups!
Congratulations to Ryder (with alumni Misty!)
Congratulations to sweet Ladybug!
And finally, congratulations to playful Costa!

Four adoptions in four days, that's how it's done!

01/31/2025

Heading into the weekend with a few open appointments!
Check out some of our hopefuls, wishing you will open your heart and home to them!

Jimmy! A one year old spunky little fella, loves dogs, lives to zip around like a hummingbird!
George! This guy will bond with you over a game of fetch, agility or scent work...he wants a job to work that big brain!
Kimmy! Fast becoming one of my favorites, Kimmy is awesome with dogs, always happy, she just wants to radiate a smile in your direction.
Titan! Ok, this gentle hulk is just my speed, kinda slow, kinda quiet, kinda big, very affectionate.
Costa! At a year old, and full of personality, Costa is the complete package.
Ginny! Dog friendly, happy, energetic,.
Kona! This girl takes a minute to warm up, but will hug you all day long, once she does.
Oscar! Dog social, handsome, dignified, and waiting on you.
RickyBobby! He is endless entertainment, good with dogs, always ready to go, or stay- he just wants to play.
Reese! My special Reese (something about that name...) once broken, now healed; she both needs and deserves a chance after a harsh beginning in life.

01/29/2025

A busy day at the UCC dog castle!
Adoptions....!!!
Congratulations to pitskie puppy Trinka on adopting your own family!
Congratulations to sweet Prada; who arrived with pups of her own, saw them off to their own homes, and has now landed one of her own!

And a bit overdue, but congratulations to Winston.
Winston was a senior found wandering the streets in Town of Ulster over the summer. He spent some time as a foster with our friends at Dogwood Pet Lodge; and they decided to keep him! Winston, now Dino, pictured cuddles with one of his new doggie pals!

01/27/2025

Congratulations to Ferro on a home of your own!

Ferro is the second of the pitskie pups to graduate to their own family!

Go grow up little fella, we love you!

01/25/2025

Heading into the weekend with a few adoption appointments still open...check out some of our lovely available dogs!

Ryder is 2.5 yo male lab mix! Very gentle and affectionate, good with cats and dogs!
Costa is a 1 yo male Pittie mix, a sweet boy, good with cats and dogs!
Ladybug is a 4 year old shepherd mix, good with dogs!
Titan is a 2 yo male Pittie mix, good with cats and dogs!
Ginny is a 1.5 yo female shepherd mix, good with dogs!
Faith is a 4 yo female Pittie, good with most dogs!
Kona is a 4 yo female shepherd mix, very affectionate and playful!
Bandit is always ready to go! 1.5 yo goofball male Pittie. Good with dogs!

And the last two pitskie pups; mismatch and trinka, 10 week old females, looking for snuggles.

Adoption applications can be found on our website, Ulstercountycanines.com

01/21/2025

Miss Match, Trinka and Ferro need homes of their own!!!! They are now 10 weeks old, they have been with us since they were 7 weeks old. Pups have been socialized with our cats and kittens, they do best with respectful dogs. The pups have been working on their basic commands, have learned sit and are learning down using treats. If you are considering opening your heart and home to a UCC pup in need, please submit an application through our website
www.ulstercountycanines.com
All puppy vaccines and spay/neuter are included in the adoption fee!
We offer after adoption services for our adopted dogs!!
A Low cost Veterinary wellness and preventative clinic- Thurs and Sat 230-4
Discounted Dog Boarding ( a familiar place with familiar faces)
Over an Acre of Dog park
Behavior support
And in the next few weeks we will be officially offering grooming services!!

Puppies not your cup of tea apply for one of our great adult dogs!!!

01/19/2025

Adoption Post!

A trio of dogs found their homes ahead of the snowstorm!

Congratulations to Dino!
Dino was a shy boy who struggled in a previous home before returning to UCC...but the patience and understanding of his new parents is paying off, as he happily settles in!
Congratulations to Chonko! This delightful southern refugee is all smiles with the new family!
And congratulations to Neville! The first of the pitskie pups flew the coop today. (There are three more waiting on you!)

Stay warm everyone, and go grow up. We love you!

01/16/2025

Our little Husky mixed pups are ready for homes of their own!!!
Miss. Match, Trinka, Ferro and Neville are 10 weeks old and about 10lbs each. They have been socialized with adult cats and kittens, are good with other well rounded dogs and would do best in a home with gentle, respectful, playful children. They are working on their basic commands and are getting the hang of sit and down.
They are playful affectionate and very silly, each pup has their own different personality. If you are considering opening your heart and home to a UCC dog in need. Please submit an adoption application through our website www.ulstercountycanines.com
To see more dogs available for adoption please visit our petfinder listings https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=NY1436&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added

01/13/2025

It's time for an...Adoption Post!

Congratulations to sweet little Riley!
Congratulations to Creed (sometimes the first tries don't stick...he picked out a second family!)
And a big congratulations to Buccatini!

Bucca was originally adopted as a puppy and returned at 10 months old. He's a shy boy, slow to make new human friends. As an 80lb black dog, with some stranger danger, we worried that he might stick around awhile...but he found a determined new dad who patiently made many visits to UCC, slowly earning Bucca's trust.
And after a trial foster period in the home, Bucca adopted his dad today!

Go grow up, we love you all

01/11/2025

We have some amazing dogs and puppies for adoption!!!!!
If you are considering opening your heart and home to a UCC dog in need please submit and application through our website www.ulstercountycanines.com
Once approved we will invited you to a hour long meet and greet, where you can meet the dog of your choice or multiple dogs that would be best for your household and life style. (not all of our available dogs are listed to to the website)
So fill out an app and come meet them!!!!!!!

01/10/2025

As many of you know, UCC, among its many facets, serves at Dog Control for Town of Ulster.
Most of the time, that role requires response to routine stray pick ups and reunification, barking or tethering complaints.
This past week has included an exhaustive tracking and trapping effort of a lab mix dragging a green leash traveling the rt 32 corridor in the vicinity of East Kingston.
Most strays are fairly simple to round up, but some, perhaps already skittish, or perhaps scared and confused if they've been dumped or lost in an unfamiliar area go into fight or flight mode; during which a normally friendly dogs survival instincts kick in- and they avoid people, circling an area in a desperate search for food, or shelter, a state of mind where they may run in fear from even a familiar owner.
Catching dogs in this state requires an exhaustive compilation of sightings (that's where the public comes in), and setting up of feeding stations near areas of repeat sightings. This offered food draws the dog back to a specific spot repeatedly with the promise of a meal.
That meal is then used as bait in a trap, which, of successful, leads to a dog being reunited with society, with an owner of there is one, or medically treated by UCC and placed up for adoption if there is not.
This process can be maddeningly slow, and frustrating to the public who often feel 'nothing is being done'.
Nothing is further from the truth. This process is used to great effect by prominent trappers such as Buddha Dog Rescue and Recovery- but also quietly used successfully by this county's Dog Control Officers and volunteer trappers; with recent successes in Palenville by Jill VanAlstyne, by Accord DCO Jill Schufeldt and by myself recovering Oscar from the Waste Management yards over the summer and Nathan in Saugerties.

Critical to success are two things: a vigilant public reporting sightings so we can triangulate a dogs movement patterns and accurately target food/trap locations; and that the public NOT chase the dogs when spotted. Spooking them from their established pattern may disrupt days or weeks of tracking or baiting work that has quietly occurred behind the scenes.

Last night and this morning, partnered with Jill VanAlstyne and Mary Ellen Cariseo, UCC had established this dogs path and pattern, established feeding stations and deployed traps and cameras. He had returned to our sites repeatedly, triggered the cameras, and investigated the traps, though had not yet entered them. We were inches from success. I have little doubt that the traps, with freshly baited high value meals, would have lured him in tonight.

But tragically, along his route, he was hit by a car and killed instantly. I sped to the collision site, arriving within minutes of UPD dispatch calling me, in hopes he still was still alive and treatable, or I could quickly ease his passing if his injuries were severe, but he was gone.

I've brought his body to UCC, where he will be respectfully cremated. His name, because he deserves a name, is Sparrow.

He is a 50lb male, not neutered, with a patterned collar and green leash. There has been some suggestions that he may have been walked by an owner along the sojourner truth rail trail (a location he returned to repeatedly this week, and may have been heading towards when hit). If anyone knows this dog, or his family, please contact me at [email protected].

I am beyond saddened by this outcome; I so looked forward to meeting Sparrow, and helping him journey towards a better life than the predicament he found himself in this week. I am sorry, to all of you, that I didn't pull this particular miracle off. Sparrow deserves our best efforts, and he got them. They just weren't quite enough.

Rest easy, little bud. You had friends out here, for what it's worth.

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3539 Route 32
Saugerties, NY
12477

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http://www.ulstercountycanines.com/

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Otis Update! For those that didn't see the original posts, Otis was a stray brought in from Town of Ulster that lost mobility in his hind end rather suddenly. We asked for the public's help in funding his treatment, for an apparent disc herniation. I am pleased to share this video of his steady recovery, as his stands with UCC mascot (my little girl) Rella)! Otis stands on his own now, and manages a few steps at a time, aided by carpets for traction, when not supported by me and a harness. As you can see, full use of his tail has been restored. His medical team thinks he will make a full recovery with a little more patience! Thank you to all who contributed to this deserving soulful fella. As always, continued help with our mission can be sent via venmo: @jamiestechucc845 PayPal.me/UlsterCountyCanines Or via check to: 3539 rt 32, saugerties NY, 12477 **We could also use a few more non skid floor mats and runners*** Go Otis!

A second story for today. An adoption, of sorts. A reunion. First, a few thoughts. Dogs are surrendered to shelters for a myriad of reasons. Some good. Some bad. It is those surrendering that are often blamed, by shelter workers anyway, for the burdens we carry. We sit on our high horses, and make comments like, 'i would never do that' or 'id live in my car before I'd surrender my dog'. Until we walk in their shoes. Look, there are a thousand villains in Rescue. People making, what may be the hardest decision of their lives, ostensibly for the good of the dog, need support. It's literally what we exist for- to catch the dogs as they slip through society's cracks. One such dog, Hashbrown, landed in the system in Louisiana, following the hospitalization of his human. Hashbrown, stunning as he is, caught the eye of a Rescue worker, who knew of UCC's jamie own weakness for meatball pitties. So Hash was marked for transport to NY, likely saving him from euthanasia. He was a favorite at UCC, but he was passed over for adoption again, and again and again. 8 months passed. Until an email inquiry from his original mom reached us. Healed and Healthy, she had embarked on a mission to find her boy...a mission that led her to UCC's website, and there was Hashy staring back at her from the computer screen. Some days of adoption verification, and coordination for Hash's trip BACK to Louisiana (a first), a last minute ride to Connecticut to catch the bus (thanks Melissa!) and south he went on Ruff Nose Riders transport... ....to be reunited this afternoon. Sometimes you have to look deeper than the surface. Sometimes you have to roll the dice for a dog you loved, as his mother did, and a dog you have come to love, as we at UCC did by sending a dog back to very area we work so hard to remove them from. Sometimes, things work out. I'm happy to see your smile, Hashy. Sleep well, tonight. If you want to support UCC's efforts; to enable endings as happy as these, suppo

Happy Birthday to our sweet EllaBella May you find your home soon!

EllaBella is spending her 2nd birthday without her own family. Luckily her foster homeMust Love Pawz sprung her out for a wonderful day of love and adventure!! Ella has been in the shelter nearly her whole life and desperately wants a family to snuggle up with. She is beyond sweet , very dog social and would do well with children. Plus she’s willing to wear a silly little hat all day if it makes you happy. 🤣 If you’re interested in meeting or adopting her or any of our other dogs waiting for their furever , visit our website ulstercountycanines.com and fill out an application!

Look at them go! Boarders (and UCC alumni) Rooster and Doug were visiting us for several days last weekend...here they are enjoying playtime in UCC's own dog park with residents (but available for adoption) Jan, Marsha and John! UCC offers Boarding in our comfortable, climate controlled boarding bungalow with extensive yard time in the park, individually or with friends, depending on your dog's preference. Prices are $40/day with discounts for alumni, multi-dog households or long-term stays. Booking can be done through email at [email protected]. See you soon!

Meet Maisy! Last week we shared some pics of Maisy, today we have a video so you can see a bit more of her personality. Maisy is a silly, funny, goofy gal! She’s very affectionate and will make someone a great snuggle buddy. To learn more about Clove check out her full profile on Petfinder https://www.petfinder.com/dog/maisy-71346716/ny/saugerties/ulster-county-canines-ny1436/ Submit your application here to meet Maisy or any of our other great pups! https://ulstercountycanines.com/adoption-application #ulstercountycanines #dogsofulstercounty #rescuedogs #shelterdogs

Our Boarding Bungalow, and attached dog park was the place to be this weekend! We were visited by Blake and Lola! By Bruno! By our own alumni Fletch (hanging in foster until adoption, but here for a week)! And Burt stopped in to say hello! Reminder, UCC offers Boarding, which includes comfortable accomodations, ample run time in the park, and lots of attention from us at a rate of $40/day, with alumni discounts, multi-dog discounts and long-term stay discounts available. Book your pups stay today, by emailing [email protected]. Space is limited!

Meet Ricky! Last week we shared some pics of Ricky, today we have a video so you can see a bit more of his personality. Ricky is a super affectionate boy who loves to play with his canine friends and is always all smiles! Ricky is part of our “In with the new life” adoption special so his adoption fee is reduced to $20.24! To learn more about Ricky check out his full profile on Petfinder here https://www.petfinder.com/dog/rickybobby-69424570/ny/saugerties/ulster-county-canines-ny1436/ Submit your application here to meet Ricky or any of our other great pups! https://ulstercountycanines.com/adoption-application #ulstercountycanines #dogsofulstercounty #rescuedogs #shelterdogs

Meet Clove!

Meet Clove! Last week we shared some pics of Clove, today we have a video so you can see a bit more of her personality. Clove is a bubbly fun girl who is always up for playtime! She’s very affectionate and will make someone a great snuggle buddy. Clove is part of our “In with the new life” adoption special so her adoption fee is reduced to $20.24! To learn more about Clove check out her full profile on Petfinder https://www.petfinder.com/dog/clove-59224690/ny/saugerties/ulster-county-canines-ny1436/ Submit your application here to meet Clove or any of our other great pups! https://ulstercountycanines.com/adoption-application #ulstercountycanines #dogsofulstercounty #rescuedogs #shelterdogs

Happy Keno

Keno says hi from UCC! He’s 5 months old so his adoption fee drops to adult dog ($375) and he got his “big boy” photo shoot and extra volunteer cuddles this weekend! To learn more about Keno check out his full profile on Petfinder https://www.petfinder.com/dog/keno-71315330/ny/saugerties/ulster-county-canines-ny1436/ Submit your application here to meet Keno or any of our other great pups! https://ulstercountycanines.com/adoption-application #ulstercountycanines #dogsofulstercounty #rescuedogs #shelterdogs

Meet Oliver!

Meet Oliver! He’s a super lovable 1 year old goofball! To learn more about Oliver check out his full profile on Petfinder https://www.petfinder.com/dog/oliver-71371991/ny/saugerties/ulster-county-canines-ny1436/ Submit your application here to meet Oliver or any of our other great pups! https://ulstercountycanines.com/adoption-application #ulstercountycanines #dogsofulstercounty #rescuedogs #shelterdogs

Playtime at the park - Tim and Bruce

This “Playtime at the park” video is brought to you by our awesome remote video editor volunteer Christine. Thank you for your help showcasing these awesome dogs! Submit your application here to meet Timothy, Bruce or any of our other great pups! https://ulstercountycanines.com/adoption-application #ulstercountycanines #dogsofulstercounty #rescuedogs #shelterdogs #playgroups

Russell Coming Around

Russell, the shyest of the Dane boys, is coming around. To learn more about Russell check out his Petfinder profile here: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/slater-71368612/ny/saugerties/ulster-county-canines-ny1436 Submit your application here to meet Russell or any of our other great pups! https://ulstercountycanines.com/adoption-application #ulstercountycanines #dogsofulstercounty #rescuedogs #shelterdogs

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Services for your Dog all for a Good Cause

We at U.C.C. provide the highest quality care for your dog! We care about every aspect of your Dogs personality. We understand that your Dogs have needs beyond a warm place to sleep and a walk or two a day. When Boarding or enrolled in our Social Improvement Program with U.C.C, your Dog spends their days playing with other dogs! Receives individualized attention and care from staff as they attend to your dogs mental, emotional and behavioral needs. Home away from Home Boarding, offers Training, Group Play, Brain Games, Leashed Hikes In the Woods, Social Evaluations and Grooming. All proceeds go directly to the care, and support of Rescued Dogs here at Ulster County Canines. We also have Dogs available for adoption and all Dogs adopted out from U.C.C get FREE Training and In Home Retention Support. Considering adopting another dog? Ask us how your dog can “adopt” your new family member! Please Call to book an appointment 845 246 0751 or visit our website to make a donation and support UCC rescue efforts!