What a wonderful dog is Wade Watts. ❤️This older boy was wandering as a stray and ended up in the shelter. This skinny sad guy obviously experienced hard days and he struggled to let go of his mistrust for people and handling. Even though he was able to warm up to people who could see past his insecurities and refused to see a threat, Wade (then Waffles) soon failed in aspects of guarding resources - an understandable tick when you live so long with next to nothing. His only chance for a secure future was in rescue. We are so grateful that he landed here with us. It has only been days but just the trust that he has shown us so far has been absolutely inspiring. When you can convince a broken spirit to believe in tomorrow - the accomplishment feels like the biggest victory imaginable. Wade has the sweetest center - when he can shrug off all of the thick heavy wet wool blankets of his history and live in this safe new moment. We aim to make him feel in every second that he is secure, comfortable and loved. Welcome Wade ❤️
Lupa in the Snow…
Play like no one is watching
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Lupa is such a sweet soul who joined our pack 3 1/2 years ago. Very simply put - Lupa requires a firm boundary between herself and strangers. She wanted to have a safe distance around herself that life in NYC could not provide. Pack Ethic Rescue is her retreat away from that stress. The freedoms that Lupa enjoys here everyday make her life whole. Lupa thrives in this laid back country atmosphere and open space. She can have whatever adventure she so chooses out in her big yard full of nature and never be molested by anything that disturbs her revelry. We love Lupa the most for the way she rolls in the thick pasture grass or makes snow angels in the Winter and how she plays hide and seek - burying herself behind brush in the Summer and then popping out when she notices you looking for her. Her blissful playful innocent happiness is absolutely inspiring to see and is thanks to having no pressures or stress and a place that she feels safe. Lupa is an older girl - almost ten years old now and we are so happy that we can give her what she needs, keep her smiling and promise that forever. ❤️
Tank and Roxy hit it off like a perfect match! Love to see two happy and relaxed rescue dogs letting loose and being social ambassadors. The fun that dogs have with each other in physical play is just the Best!
Pack Ethic where Everyday is all about the Dogs ❤️
The Spring thaw has arrived and with it the arrival of all the toys buried deep in snow for much of the Winter. Lupa found a ball this morning and was thrilled with the discovery. 😆 🎾
Some of our rescue dogs at their best 😁 Happy Dogs Happy Life ❤️
Brody is such a handsome little bully boy! This little powder keg of ambition and drive has never been able to find safety and stability in over five years of life. Brody survived some unknown abuse and neglect as a young dog but was lucky enough to find rescue as an adult. Brody struggled though to find his happy new beginning. The issues that Brody has developed due to his history were too much to melt away just with the safety of another day. Without a home of his own - the kennel environment was his only constant. Unable to deal with his captivity and the action of other dogs moving around, he built up toxic frustrated energy that forced his rescue to medicate him to try to keep him safely contained and calm. With his environment working against him, Brody needed a change of pace and a quick miracle to avoid a life of sedation or a much worse fate. Pack Ethic Rescue opened our doors to this troubled adult dog. Arriving addled and insecure, unsure and shell shocked to the country farm and entering a house full of dogs, Brody needed the patient consistency of a positive and controlled environment that both soothed and engaged him. Letting him flush the drugs and his past frustration and burn off his toxic energy and, six months later, Brody is a completely different dog. To see him everyday bounce around the yard - clear eyed and interested - smelling everywhere and running free or quietly napping or chewing bones inside with his confident and calm leaders orchestrating his new pack of displaced souls like him feels like a miracle. To fully give trust and respect to a new dog - arriving with a history of struggle and only promising the need for attention and patience - is always rewarded tenfold. Brody pays it forward with his positive attitude and loyalty. He fills our hearts with his expression of appreciation for this newfound balance and the promise of forever. ❤️
“Is this heaven? No Lupa, it’s New York.”
This dog’s dream is a field of green grass or fresh snow and ever since she arrived at Pack Ethic - her dream has come true. Lupa is a sweet soul who, very simply put, requires more boundaries between her and strangers. She wanted to have a safe boundary around herself that life in NYC could not provide. Pack Ethic Rescue is her retreat away from that stress. Lupa joined our pack a year and a half ago and she quickly figured out that the freedoms that she enjoys here are just what she is after. Watching her roll in the grass (or snow) or let loose and frolic in our wide open outdoor space with no pressures or stress never gets old. Lupa is an older girl but is such a wild child at heart and we are so happy that we can give her what she needs, keep her smiling and promise that forever. ❤️
Cowboy came to us six months ago when his dog aggression issues coupled with his giant size was making his living situation a potential liability. Cowboy missed out on crucial dog socialization in his early years and barrier frustrations from leashes and fences had made him a ticking time bomb. Some dogs need the space and proper boundaries to enjoy doing what they love without worrying about the neighborhood dog drama. Cowboy is a free living country dog now and on hot days like this it’s time for chasing the hose stream. Get that water Cowboy! 🤠
Happy Dogs make for Happy Life at Pack Ethic 😀