Who We Are

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 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

Hi!  My name is Shelby!  I am about 8 years old.  My foster mom says that I am a Terrier mix.  She thinks that I might be mixed with Corgi or Sheltie?  She's not really sure, but she says that I am as cute as can be!  Many people ask my foster mom how I ended up being a "Shelter Survivor".  Here's my story.... I lived with a family my entire life.  My family included a mom and a dad, children, and I even had 2 canine family members that I lived with too.  My family lost their home, so I lost my home :0(  They couldn't take me and my other canine family members with them (I call them my canine siblings, but we were not really related by blood; we just lived together for years).  They moved to an apartment that wouldn't allow us; so we almost ended up in the shelter.  My family reached out to Shelter Survivors and the volunteers at Shelter Survivors gave my family a hand and they took the 3 of us in.  My one canine "sibling" was adopted out very fast!  Sadly, my other canine sibling suddenly became very ill.  She crossed over the rainbow bridge.  I was very sad that day, so another volunteer took me to her house so that I could make friends with the canines in her home.  I love my new foster family!  My foster family loves me too!  My foster mom says that I am a real trooper.  Despite all of these changes, I've adjusted very well and I have been able to stay happy!  She says that I "roll with the punches".  I'm not sure what that means, but I do like to roll over for belly rubs!  I know all of my basic commands, like sit, stay, come, and lay down.  I might be 8 years old, but I still love to play!  I like to go for walks; I love a good game of fetch; and I really love to play tug!  When I'm done playing, I just want to cuddle next to you or at your feet so that I can take a little rest.  I'm a very easy going gal.  My foster mom says that I will fit into any family situation.  I like other dogs; but I don't mess with them.  I give off a calming energy, so most dogs like me too.  I like children; I just want to give them kisses.  As a matter of fact, I will give everyone kisses!  I have never met a person that I don't like!  I know everyone loves puppies, but just think... if you adopt me, you don't have to go through all of the chewing, the peeing, the nipping... all of those things that puppies do!  I only chew on my toys and my bones, I know that I need to go outside to go to the bathroom, and I don't nip!  AND I'm just as cute and sweet as any puppy out there!  I'm full grown; although my foster mom tells me that I need to lose a few pounds, I'm still a small dog, so I won't take up a lot of room.  Watch out though, I will probably fill your heart and home with love :0)

If you'd like get some sweet kisses from Shelby (and provide the stable and loving home that Shelby deserves), please fill out an application and come meet her at our next adoption day event. 

Shelter Survivors to the Rescue

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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!

*Shelter Survivors is currently working on fundraisers to continue to provide for our foster dogs.  In the last few months, we have had expensive surgeries that a few of our foster dogs needed.  This has depleted our funds.  We are going to work on building up our funds so that we can continue to pull dogs from the high kill shelters and provide the care that they need.  The dogs usually come out of the shelter sick.  We give them the medicine they need, a warm bed to sleep, good food to eat, and lots of TLC.  Once they are well (both physically and emotionally), we take them to the vet to be spayed or neutered.  Please check out our Facebook page (Shelter Survivors Inc.) and like us!  We will be updating it with events that we will hold to help collect donations for our cause.  If you'd like do donate, please feel free to click "donate" on this page.  Thank you so much for your continued support and helping us to "save lives.... one dog at a time".

 Adoption Day At Petco!

(check out our events page to see the days and times)

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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