Emi came to us from another rescue group that could no longer keep her. Emi is deaf, therefore it is hard for her to read other dogs. She loves her toys and bones and does not like to share them with other dogs, although people can take anything she has. When Emi came to use she definitely needed some training. Once we were able to assess her true behavior we decided to have her become part of the shelter dog training program. Emi was a big hit with the young men; the fact that they had to teach her sign language to teach her the commands made their work with Emi even more important. Emi took to learning these commands very quickly and knows her name, sit, stay, lay down, and a few others all by signing.
Although Emi is what we would call a difficult dog to place, she has become the most wonderful dog when it comes to working with young teens. Even at the sanctuary when young volunteers come with their parents, Emi is the dog they love to take out and walk and play with. There is something very special about Emi.
A few weeks ago Emi started to get sick and we were not sure what was going on with her. We rushed her to the vet and x-rays showed nothing, then they did another test that revealed a blockage in her intestine. We had no idea what it could be as we are very careful with what are dogs eat and get to play with. We were now faced with a decision -- do we have the costly surgery done or do we put her to sleep? Many may say, "Put her to sleep, why spend so much money on a shelter dog?" But we could not say that. As her cute little face looked up at us, knowing how attached the teens and young volunteers are to her, knowing that we owe her to fight for her life, how could we not say yes to the surgery?
Emi went through the surgery and two weeks later is A-OK ! She is back to her playful self and we are so glad we chose to help her. The blockage was caused by a piece of a Planet Pet (indestructible bone) toy that she had chewed off and it got lodged in her intestine. So we will be sending this info to the company so no other pet gets harmed by this toy.
I hope you understand why we saved Emi, and if you do, can you please help sponsor Emi?
Capone came to us when his owner became homeless. Capone stayed with his owner and went to work with him. Capone needed our help and he came to live out the rest of his life with us. He is a three legged pit bull but can run with the big dogs -- you would never know he had a disability. Please help us care for him and sponsor Capone.
Please sponsor Capone for as little as $5 per month.
Alana was a bait dog and was used for breeding. She came out of the East New York Section of Brooklyn. When she first arrived I had no idea what an important role she would play in my life and the lives of the teen boys we work with at the Juvenile Detention Center. Glen Wild Animal Rescue has vowed to keep Alana safe and will care for her for the rest of her life with your help, so she will never be abandoned again.
In her photo you can see her wounds & scars that have healed. At first Alana would not even walk as each step was made in fear. She was so conditioned to being abused that she expected it. It took many many hours of positive reinforcement and a load of patience to gain her trust and to build her confidence. She passed a huge milestone when she recently accompanied me to Hartwick College to speak to a class about the importance of the Animal - Human Bond. She walked in with her head held high and her chest out and I cried as we walked through the hallways of Hartwick.
At the JD Center the most sensitive teen boys gravitate to Alana, they recognize the fear she once had and relate to that. They see how she learns to trust them and they see the impact they have on her. The connection is very strong and Alana knows that this is her job in life -- to help these young men trust learn to trust again. Alana, we love you and want to continue to provide you with a safe and loving home.
Please help us by sponsoring Alana for as little as $5 per month.
Suzie is one of our senior dogs. She has some issues with men and did not particularly care for the cable guy in her previous home. She was surrendered to Glen Wild and enjoys napping and snacking on treats.
Please help us care for Suzie for as little as $5 per month.
This is Courage, a beautiful pit bull. Her name is perfect, her story is long and her scars are emotional ones. She is a dog that had fallen on hard times. She sometimes doesn't know what to do. She can't just "BE" as she had been conditioned "TO DO" not what she wanted to do, but what "THEY" wanted her to do, the people that damaged her spirit. She was taught to fight. She is an example for all who meet her. As she knows first hand of the torment this breed goes through when in the hands of an irresponsible owner. Her love for life and zest to please was taken advantage of and caused her to become a different dog. She is what the experts call a damaged dog. A dog who was abused and just reacts to and does what ever she has been conditioned to do to keep herself safe.
She loves everyone she meets but her ability to remain calm is weak. At Glen Wild we must keep her as calm as possible. I am working with her daily to get her comfortable on a leash so she can eventually go for long walks without getting too excited. I truly hope we can get her to a place of calm so that she can be handled without incident. She gives us all Courage to continue our work to help homeless animals as she truly appreciates her safe haven.
Last week when teen boys came to visit Glen Wild Rescue most of their questions were about Courage. Many of these young men live in the East New York section of Brooklyn and know about and have seen dogfights. This was the first time they saw what happens after the fighting. They saw a dog that had been victimized by her former surroundings. They were able to relate to her. They felt sorry for her and realized that fighting dogs has serious consequences. The teens are learning about making the right choices in life; I know that the time they spent with Courage will help them make the right ones.
Courage, I am sorry for the abuse you suffered before you came to Glen Wild. I know we can help you heal. I thank you for letting me tell your story to all that come to visit and thank you for your work with the teens as you are helping to change the world one teen at a time.
Please sponsor Courage for as little as $5 per month.
Annie is 10 years young, originally from the streets of NYC. She is a love to those she knows well but her fear of strangers made it impossible to be adopted. Annie is very happy here with us and we are her family and this place is her home. She loves to go for walks and loves to give kisses.
Please sponsor Annie for just $5 per month.
This is Bella. She was brought to Glen Wild after someone found her tied to a light pole and left to starve.
UPDATE: Bella is doing very well and gaining weight. She is a favorite of the volunteers and enjoys walks and training sessions.
Please help us keep Bella on the road to recovery by donating to her care using the PayPal button below.
Please sponsor Bella for just $5 per month.
Lilly is a beautiful dog, but her face tells you more.... Lilly was the victim of abuse, beaten in the head by the person she trusted most, her owner. She was removed from her home and due to the abuse she does not trust easily so she has settled in here and loves feeling safe. Lilly is a true love and I spend time with her daily as she has chosen to trust me. I tell her everyday that she is safe here and that we love her and no harm will come to her.
Please help us take care of Lilly by sponsoring her starting at $5 per month.
Stanley's spirit left Glen Wild Animal Rescue. We will always remember Stanley Manly. He had a great presence and his pal Checkers thinks of him often when she is out in the yard playing. Stanley we love you!
Maura, Ben & Sebastian are best friends. Maura was surrendered to us as she had some issues with handling at the shelter she was in. They wanted to find a safe place for where she would feel at home...that she does. Maura has a strong presence but likes to lighten up once in awhile to play with Ben the chihuahua and Sebastian the Great Dane. All three dogs are part of our sanctuary and are waiting for a sponsor.
Please help us keep these friends together for as little as $5 per month.
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Jenna is a very shy cat. She loves to sit and watch the goings on. She came to us so she could have more space and time to settle in and hopefully become more social. She is very regal.
Please sponsor Jenna for as little as $5 per month.