Animals R Family

Animals R Family All-volunteer, 501(c)(3) dog rescue in CT/NY. We rescue senior pit bulls from kill shelters and find them loving homes.

We hold free spay/neuter days for owned pit bulls, as that is the only way to reduce the number of pit bulls killed in shelters. non-profit, volunteer group, surrender prevention, animal rescue, support and help

Adopt Frenchie 🐾Frenchie is an easygoing, sweet girl who loves spending her days snoozing in cozy dog beds. She’s the pe...
12/21/2025

Adopt Frenchie 🐾

Frenchie is an easygoing, sweet girl who loves spending her days snoozing in cozy dog beds. She’s the perfect match for someone looking for a low-energy companion who doesn’t need a lot of exercise. Gentle walks and long naps are her favorite activities.

Frenchie can live happily with both male and female dogs. No cats.

Frenchie is approximately 7–8 years old and, heartbreakingly, has been homeless her entire life. Frenchie was saved from another so-called “rescue” where the owner has been arrested on multiple charges of animal cruelty. Despite everything she’s been through, Frenchie is sweet, calm, loving, and ready for a safe, comfortable home.

Please share to help Frenchie finally find the loving home she deserves. ❤️

Albert does not have his forever human yet to take him for special moments like holiday photos, so we made sure he didn’...
12/20/2025

Albert does not have his forever human yet to take him for special moments like holiday photos, so we made sure he didn’t miss out. 💛

The moment Albert saw Santa, he jumped right into his arms for a hug and buried his face in the fluffy beard. After a little encouragement, the photographer was able to get his attention and capture some adorable photos.

Albert is searching for his forever home. He is the best snuggler, loves hugs, daily walks, and playing with toys. He currently lives happily with both male and female dogs in his foster home.

Please share to help Albert find the loving home he deserves. 🐾

ADOPT FRENCHIE Please take a moment to share – you never know who might see Frenchie and fall in love.Frenchie is an eas...
12/18/2025

ADOPT FRENCHIE 

Please take a moment to share – you never know who might see Frenchie and fall in love.

Frenchie is an easygoing, gentle soul who just wants a soft bed and a loving home. She is about 7–8 years old and her favorite hobbies are snoozing and leisurely walks. Frenchie is incredibly affectionate, calm, and gets along beautifully with both people and other dogs.

Frenchie has spent her entire life waiting for a forever home. She came from a heartbreaking situation — rescued from a so-called “rescue” where the owner is now facing multiple charges for animal cruelty and abuse. Frenchie deserves peace, love, and a forever family.

Please help change her story. One share could be the beginning of her happily ever after.

Lilly and Samson send their heartfelt thanks to the incredibly kind person who sent two bags of food and their supplemen...
12/18/2025

Lilly and Samson send their heartfelt thanks to the incredibly kind person who sent two bags of food and their supplements—two bottles of Antinol and two jars of Movoflex Advanced.

Chewy does not share the names of donors, but please know how deeply grateful we are. This generous gift is a huge help to us. Lilly and Samson are both seniors and are each searching for their forever homes (separately). In the meantime, we are committed to giving them the very best care possible.

We truly appreciate this kindness more than words can express—it means so much to us and, most importantly, to the dogs.

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Samson was at the vet for his annual senior wellness exam. He had a full work-up including bloodwork, urinalysis, f***l ...
12/14/2025

Samson was at the vet for his annual senior wellness exam. He had a full work-up including bloodwork, urinalysis, f***l testing, tick panel, heartworm test, and microfilaria test. We expect to receive the results early this coming week.

Samson was treated for heartworm earlier this year, and we are hopeful he is now negative. When testing for heartworm, it is important to also test for microfilaria (the larvae or “baby” heartworms), as a dog can test negative for adult heartworms, but still be positive for microfilaria.

A million thanks to the incredibly kind, generous, and compassionate person who sponsored Samson’s vet visit. Veterinary costs have skyrocketed, and Samson’s visit exceeded $1,000. We are so deeply grateful for this support. This amazing human also sponsored Mia’s extensive veterinary care, sponsors multiple spay/neuter clinics, is funding the spay/neuter of nine feral cats, and even purchased warming houses for them. There are truly special people in this world who go above and beyond for animals, and this person is a true unicorn. We are beyond thankful.

Samson will be celebrating his 14th birthday this month and would love nothing more than a forever home. He is truly the easiest dog on the planet .... happy to snooze most of the day and gently potter around the yard. He doesn’t require daily walks, making him a perfect companion for someone looking for a calm, low-key best friend. 🐾

REPOST from ‘He’s living his best life’: drunk raccoon hit DMV for snacks before liquor storeOfficials say raccoon that ...
12/13/2025

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‘He’s living his best life’: drunk raccoon hit DMV for snacks before liquor store

Officials say raccoon that broke into Virginia liquor store on 29 Nov had previously hit DMV and karate studio.

The raccoon that barged into a Virginia liquor store, smashed bottles of booze and passed out drunk in a bathroom this past Black Friday has at least two other break-ins under his belt, a local government official has revealed.

Before burgling the Ashland ABC store on 29 November, the raccoon had separately broken into a karate studio and a department of motor vehicles office, all on the same block of businesses, Hanover county animal protection officer Samantha Martin said on an episode of the local government’s official podcast published Thursday.

Martin told Hear in Hanover that the raccoon had even eaten some of the snacks kept at the DMV in what perhaps presaged the boozy bender that the animal was later said to have gone on the day after the Thanksgiving holiday.

“This is not the first time he’s been in one of the buildings,” Martin said on Hear in Hanover. “Supposedly, this is the third break-in he’s had.

“Somehow he knows how to get back in … He’s a smart little critter.”

Martin said on the podcast that it would be “a death sentence” to relocate the raccoon from his familiar environs. So after the animal sobered up at a shelter in the wake of the drunken break-in, officials released it not too far from the liquor store, the karate studio and the DMV office.

Martin told Hear In Hanover that she had mixed emotions over the raccoon’s ordeal. On one hand, she hoped the raccoon “learned his lesson” about avoiding burglary and drinking responsibly. But also, she remarked: “I just say: ‘Enjoy your life.’”

“I think he’s living his best life,” Martin continued. “And why not? Have a drink or two, especially on Black Friday.”

After the break-in at the Ashland ABC, a store employee found the animal sleeping spread-eagled next to a toilet. The path to the bathroom was littered with shattered whiskey bottles, and the raccoon was evidently inebriated.

Kobi the Little SpoonKobi (on the left) has been in his forever home for some months now, and this past weekend it becam...
12/11/2025

Kobi the Little Spoon

Kobi (on the left) has been in his forever home for some months now, and this past weekend it became official when his adoption contract was signed.

He now spends his days happily being the little spoon to his sister, Olivia (who was adopted from us in 2018).

These two have become two peas in a pod and absolutely adore each other.

Seniors Samson and Lily were thrilled to receive a bag of their dog food from our Chewy wish list. Chewy doesn’t provide...
12/09/2025

Seniors Samson and Lily were thrilled to receive a bag of their dog food from our Chewy wish list.

Chewy doesn’t provide the names of donors, but we want to extend a heartfelt thank-you to the kind person who sent this gift. Samson and Lily will enjoy full tummies, and we are truly grateful for your generosity.

If anyone else would like to help by ordering from our Chewy wish list, we would greatly appreciate it. Thank you!

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Kobi (formerly Koba) is adopted!Kobi has a loving mom and dad, and a grey house-hippo sister named Olivia. Olivia was ad...
12/07/2025

Kobi (formerly Koba) is adopted!

Kobi has a loving mom and dad, and a grey house-hippo sister named Olivia. Olivia was adopted from us back in 2018. We love our repeat adopters! 

Kobi adores going on long walks and playing with his sister. 

Kobi originally belonged to a veteran in the south who was facing ongoing mental-health issues. After being in and out of mental health facilities several times, the veteran ultimately decided he could no longer care for Kobi.

Kobi is now safe, loved, and cherished, and will be for the rest of his life.

Sunny (formerly Clover) was adopted earlier this year, and this holiday season she got to celebrate by taking festive ph...
12/06/2025

Sunny (formerly Clover) was adopted earlier this year, and this holiday season she got to celebrate by taking festive photos with her human brother. The two of them are inseparable: always together and smitten with one another.

Kids growing up with animals is so special. Research shows that children with pets tend to be healthier, better adjusted, and experience fewer mental health issues.

We are overjoyed that Sunny is spending her holiday as a cherished family companion, surrounded by love.

Sunny’s Backstory
Despite her young age, Sunny’s early life was marked by cruelty and abuse.

Sunny and her littermates were first found being given away in a Walmart parking lot by people threatening to shoot the puppies if they were not gone by the end of the afternoon. (This is a reminder of why spay and neuter is so crucial.)

Sunny then fell into the hands of someone who kept her chained outside around the clock with a muzzle on, even though she was just a small puppy.

After that, she was “rescued” only to be nearly starved to death by the next person who took her in.

In September 2024, we had a split-second chance to save her and we did. Without that intervention, she would not be alive today.

Despite everything Sunny endured at the hands of humans, she is pure love. Dogs like her remind us of their resilience and unconditional love.

Today, Sunny is living the life she always deserved: safe, adored, and home for the holidays.

STAMFORD, CT  RESIDENTS:  PLEASE TAKE ACTION NOW - BY FRIDAY DEC 5thPlease ask Mayor Caroline Simmons to SIGN ordinance ...
12/05/2025

STAMFORD, CT  RESIDENTS:  PLEASE TAKE ACTION NOW - BY FRIDAY DEC 5th

Please ask Mayor Caroline Simmons to SIGN ordinance LR31.072,  which would block the puppy mill-to-pet shop pipeline in Stamford by banning the sale of dogs and cats in pet shops. 

Mayor Simmons only has until tomorrow – Friday December 5th - to sign or veto it.

Ordinance LR31.072 passed the Board of Representatives with overwhelming support (35–1–1).

If you reside in Stamford, please take the following quick action NOW

Ask Mayor Simmons to SIGN ordinance LR31.072. 

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Stamford, CT
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