Who We Are
Shelter Survivors is a 501 (C)(3) rescue group. We rescue dogs that have been turned over to high kill shelters in the tri-state area. Many of these dogs have wonderful temperaments, yet they face the risk of euthanasia simply due to overcrowding in our local shelters. Shelter Survivors’ dogs live in foster homes until they find their permanent homes. They are integrated into our homes so that we can have a better understanding of who they are, which gives us the opportunity to match families up with our dogs so a home really is forever!
Featured Dog Of The Month
Meet Otis, a wonderful 6 year old German Shepherd/Greyhound mix! He is your true Heinz 57 mutt and probably has a lot of other breeds mixed in there, but those two are our best guess! Otis has the long legs and slender frame of a Greyhound, so he is quite tall, but only weighs in at about 55 pounds.Otis found himself at the Newark shelter when his family moved and left him, along with 3 other dogs, behind. The landlord called animal control and he was brought to the shelter where he charmed the shelter staff with his easy going nature and cleanliness (he refused to go to the bathroom inside of his cage)! We think his former family must have just fallen on some hard times and did not know what to do, because Otis was obviously well taken care of. He is beautifully trained and has excellent manners! Once out of the shelter it was obvious he was thrilled to be back in a home and he immediately made himself comfortable.
Otis is loved by his current foster family and has adjusted to his new environment beautifully. He gets along great with other dogs and loves to wrestle and play with the other dogs in his foster home. He is a big fan of tennis balls and will happily chase them when they are thrown. Otis bonds very quickly with people and follows his foster dad around the house gazing at him with adoring eyes. He is perfectly housebroken and is fine in the house while his foster family is at work. He is eager to please and will quickly sit and shake hands for a treat. He is quite the fan of food and will surround himself with the dog bowls (just check out the picture!) and lie between them begging for you to fill them.
If you are looking for loyal, loving companion, Otis is it!
Otis is loved by his current foster family and has adjusted to his new environment beautifully. He gets along great with other dogs and loves to wrestle and play with the other dogs in his foster home. He is a big fan of tennis balls and will happily chase them when they are thrown. Otis bonds very quickly with people and follows his foster dad around the house gazing at him with adoring eyes. He is perfectly housebroken and is fine in the house while his foster family is at work. He is eager to please and will quickly sit and shake hands for a treat. He is quite the fan of food and will surround himself with the dog bowls (just check out the picture!) and lie between them begging for you to fill them.
If you are looking for loyal, loving companion, Otis is it!
Shelter Survivors to the Rescue
Shelter Survivors does not turn its back on dogs in need. We take in dogs of all breeds and ages, regardless of their need for medical attention. To help us continue this work please consider donating today. Your tax deductible donations make it possible for us to continue helping dogs in need!
Adoption Day At Petco!
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A poem to my foster dog
I am the bridge Between what was and what can be.
I am the pathway to a new life.
I am made of mush,
Because my heart melted when I saw you,
Matted and sore, limping, depressed,
Lonely, unwanted, afraid to love.
For one little time you are mine.
I will feed you with my own hand, I will love you with my whole heart
I will make you whole.
I am made of steel.
Because when the time comes,
When you are well, and sleek,
When your eyes shine,
And your tail wags with joy
Then comes the hard part. I will let you go--not without a tear, But without a regret. For you are safe forever--
A new dog needs me now.
~by Diane Morgan
I am the bridge Between what was and what can be.
I am the pathway to a new life.
I am made of mush,
Because my heart melted when I saw you,
Matted and sore, limping, depressed,
Lonely, unwanted, afraid to love.
For one little time you are mine.
I will feed you with my own hand, I will love you with my whole heart
I will make you whole.
I am made of steel.
Because when the time comes,
When you are well, and sleek,
When your eyes shine,
And your tail wags with joy
Then comes the hard part. I will let you go--not without a tear, But without a regret. For you are safe forever--
A new dog needs me now.
~by Diane Morgan
