A Volunteer Organization at the

Town of North Hempstead

Animal Shelter

A Volunteer Organization at the Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter

Tail Waggin' Words

earth day dogs
"An animal's eyes have the power to speak a great language."

~Martin Buber

Our Featured Dog:

Laima

Laima
Despite serious neglect in her past, Laima is loving and trusting of people.

This lovely girl has so many good qualities that it makes her story that much more difficult to understand. Laima knows many basic commands including sit, down, stay, off and come. And we've learned that she's very playful, loving to retrieve and toss a ball with our dog handlers, ending play sessions by enjoying a really good back rub. Laima also walks nicely on a leash paying good attention to her handler.

Everything we see in Laima suggests that she will be a great addition to most any loving home. There lies the mystery! This truly sweet dog was found starving and abandoned in an unoccupied apartment. Who could do that to a beloved pet, and how can Laima still be so loving and trusting? Laima is not looking for answers - she only seeks a home that will offer the simple pleasures of a dog's life like walks, playing ball, back rubs, and someone who will cherish her and provide a loving home for the rest of her life.

Sweet Rose

Learn about our humane education programs for young people.

Mambo
Former shelter dog - now cover boy, Mambo.

Our adoption advisors can help

you find a match made in heaven.

You are invited to ...

Paws to Remember
We all have that "special pet". You know, the dog or cat that saw you through some of your toughtest days or shared your finest moments. That dog that stayed with you when you were sick. That cat that sat by your side when you thought your world was falling apart. The dog you wanted at your wedding, or the cat you moved into your first apartment with. They are a part of our lives forever.
~ Sue Hassett, Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter Assistant Director 
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In an effort to beautify our town animal shelter, to make it a warm and welcoming place to adopt a companion dog, The Town of North Hempstead will be dedicating peaceful outdoor seating areas incorporating "Remberance Bricks". These bricks can be engraved with a personal message honoring beloved pets or sharing simple, inspirational thoughts or messages for visitors.
The Shelter Connection is sponsoring
"Pavers for Paws",
a program enabling the public to purchase a brick to help fund this garden seating area, while giving an enduring way to pay tribute to a loved one.
 

Crosby enjoys some fresh

air in our playground.

Adopting a dog from our shelter

Our dogs come in all shapes and sizes.

Our Mend-a-Paw Program

Minnie gets her wheels.

Philip enjoys the faux fireplace

in our "Real Life Room".

 
The Shelter Connection is a volunteer organization at the Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter in Port Washington, NY. We are a 501c3 non profit group working in cooperation with the staff of the town's public shelter. Our volunteers are trained as adoption advisors and dog handlers. The primary mission of TSC is to increase both the number & quality of adoptions. We also provide funds to improve the quality of life of the shelter dogs including the "Mend-a-Paw" fund for special medical and surgical needs of the shelter dogs. Secondary missions of our organization are to provide responsible care information, increase public awareness of shelter dog availability, and encourage humane education programs for people of all ages.

The Shelter Connection

PO Box 226    Greenvale, NY    11548

516-626-8948

tsc@theshelterconnection.com

The Shelter Connection is an all volunteer nonprofit charitable organization.  All contributions are spent on programs and services to improve the quality of life of dogs at the Town of North Hempstead Animal Shelter. 

All contributions are fully tax-deductable