Cuse Pit Crew

12/03/2025

With the holidays fast approaching, we want to remind everyone why pets should never be purchased as presents. Bringing an animal into your home between November and January is not the issue, the real risk comes from being unprepared, uninformed, or gifting a living being to someone who may not be ready for the responsibility.
Here’s what to keep in mind:
* Pets are 10+ year commitments. Many people are not ready for the long-term financial, emotional, and lifestyle responsibilities.
* The holidays are overwhelming for animals. Whether new or not, pets need routine, quiet space, and advocacy from their people — not chaos.
* Impulse pet purchases fuel puppy mills. Ethical breeders do not market pets as holiday gifts. Be cautious of any breeder or rescue pushing the “perfect present.”
* Surrenders spike during and after the holidays. Shelters are already stretched thin financially, physically, and emotionally. Don’t contribute to the strain by making a choice you aren’t ready for.

We’ve included a list of questions to ask yourself before adding a new family member — during the holidays or any time of year📝 Responsible decisions save lives.
If adoption isn’t possible right now, there are so many ways to help your local shelter community.

has an Angel Tree for their animals, you can volunteer, offer temporary foster support, or shop holiday deals for shelter pets in need.

Swipe to the last slide to meet George, Taylor, and Stanley from B&R Bunkhouse, Second Chance Canine Adoption Center, and Humane CNY — three adorable faces still waiting for their forever homes.

Be responsible this holiday season, and choose forever love over momentary cuteness. ❤️🐾

12/02/2025

Giving Tuesday is today, December 2nd! In the spirit of giving, we hope you will consider donating to Cuse Pit Crew and our Keep Us Together Program so we can continue supporting families with pets in need. We have attached some reminders about what we do at CPC & our K*T program.
Donate here: https://cusepitcrew.org/get-involved/donate/
We appreciate you all🧡

12/01/2025

Happy Monday! Sir Wiggleton is our Adoptable Dog of the Week! If you're looking for a joyful, fun-loving companion, you're going to love Sir Wiggleton! Please contact Second Chance at [email protected] with any questions. And please share his flyer to help him find a family to love!

11/28/2025

Please take action today and ban discrimination in renters' insurance. Just click here: https://win.newmode.net/newyorkstateanimalprotectionfederation/governorhochulsigntherentersbill
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11/26/2025

Today, we are highlighting some rescue terminology you may see on our social media or used by other organizations. These words and phrases pop up often in the world of animal rescue, and knowing what they mean helps make sense of the bigger picture. While this list only scratches the surface, these terms are key to understanding why shelters fill up, why some pets need urgent placement, and how rescues work together to give animals a second chance. The more our community knows, the more we can all support lifesaving efforts. When we share these terms, it’s not just vocabulary — it’s a look into the challenges, decisions, and teamwork that happen behind the scenes every day.

11/25/2025

As many of us know, rescues are continuously underappreciated. Here at Cuse Pit Crew, we know the importance of shelters, rescues, and other organizations and their impact on the community. In honor of the season of giving, we invite you to recognize some of the incredible recent work local organizations have done
❤️Second Chance Canine Adoption Center celebrates ten years
❤️Recycle-A-Bully welcomes a mom + her pups in need
❤️HumaneCNY’s Doggy Day Out Program has been a huge success
❤️Rover’s Do Over pulls a mom + her pups from the shelter
❤️B&R Bunkhouse continues to find dogs their forever homes
❤️Paws of CNY combines community engagement with animal welfare
Please consider donating, volunteering, and supporting these organizations! As long as we are here, their work will never go unnoticed. Let’s keep showing up for animals who need us in CNY!

11/24/2025

Happy Monday! Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Maybach! This adorable, smoochy guy is looking for a comfy couch and plenty of cuddles! Please contact Recycle-A-Bull to learn more about Maybach at [email protected] ! And please share his flyer to help him find a family!

11/17/2025

Happy Monday! Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is George! If you're looking for a well-behaved, laid back companion, George may be the pup for you! Please contact B & R Bunkhouse at [email protected] with any questions or to set up a time to meet him! And please share his flyer and help him find a family to love!

11/14/2025

A wonderful article on Chance & violence against animals prevalence

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Chance’s case caught the attention of Central New York back in late October when he underwent life-saving surgery after being stabbed. Since then, Chance reco…

11/12/2025

November is Adopt-A-Senior Month & Cuse Pit Crew is celebrating all the frosted faces out there. Adopting a senior dog means opening your heart to a loyal companion who’s already learned the ropes. They’re calm, loving, and full of gratitude. Senior dogs may have a little gray, but they’ve got plenty of love left to give. 💛

Every dog deserves a soft place to land — no matter their age. 🐾 Give the gift of the golden years & adopt or foster a senior pup!

11/11/2025

Food insecurity doesn’t just affect people; it affects their pets. When families are forced to choose between putting food on the table and caring for their animals, everyone suffers.
Across Onondaga County, many local food pantries now provide pet food and supplies to help keep pets with the people who love them most. You can find a list of these pantries in this post, along with other community resources.
Our Keep Us Together (K*T) program continues to work hard, helping families stay together by providing pet food, supplies, and support for those in crisis.
Every donation, every volunteer hour, and every share helps make a difference.
How you can help:
- Donate pet food or supplies to the listed pantries
- Volunteer at your local rescue
- Advocate for stronger policies that connect human and animal welfare
- Donate to programs that aid families in crisis (like K*T)
When families get the support they need, pets get to stay where they belong — home.

11/10/2025

Happy Monday! Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Danny! If you're looking for a smaller pup who likes to snuggle, you're going to want to meet Danny! Please contact Second Chance at [email protected] to learn more! And please share Danny's flyer to help him find a home!