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On a cold January evening, this pint-sized pup (44 pounds) arrived to the shelter. Scared and very unsure of what to make of shelter life, we watched as Dino, secure only when he laid in the back of his kennel tucked in a blanket and as far away from the world. We can only imagine what hard life he led prior to coming here. Dino is a nervous dog, he will need an experienced adult-only home; where he is allowed to decompress and come around on his terms. He isn't going to allow anyone to touch him right away, until he decides he can trust you. Since his arrival, Dino has been learning to trust, he now has a few best friends here that he has allowed himself to really open up! He is leash savvy, and already knows "Sit, down, Paw, stay and Come on command." With Positive reinforcement and savvy owners we know Dino will continue to thrive. He really wants to please his people, he listens to his handler and watches for what is being asked. Dino has really come around, we are so excited for him! He is allowing himself to be pet on the back, belly and head, we know there is a family out there, who will love to continue working with him and including Dino to their family! If you want to find out more, contact our placement team at The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter: E: Adoption@hempsteadny.gov E: Rescue@hempsteadny.gov T: 516.785.5220 #fosteringsaveslives #dogsrule #seniordog #seniordogs #animalrescue #rescued #shelterdog #shelterdogs #savealife #shelter #rescuedog #dogsofinstagram #rescuedogsofinstagram #adoptdontshop #dog #dogs #dogstagram #rescue #instadog #dogoftheday #doglife #puppy #doglover #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #dogsofinsta #doglovers #rescuedogs #doggo #love #puppylove #muttsofinstagram #puppiesofinstagram #ilovemydog #happydog #adopt #cute #pitbull #mutt #dogsofig #pitbullsofinstagram #socialmediamutts #shelterfacebookdogs #dogmom #petsofinstagram #dogslife #instagram #cutedogs #of #shelterdog #cutedog #dogphotography #doglove #puppies #dogsofinstaworld #pets #rescuepup #pet #mixedbreed #petstagram #dogrescue #instadogs #rescuedogsrock #dontbullymybreed #adoptme #furbaby #hundeliebe #lovedogs #doggy #seniordog #rescueismyfavoritebreed #dogmodel #bruisednotbroken #decompressdoggy #bemyforever #whatisforeverfamily #loveme #shelterpup #shelterpups #eastcoastshelterdogs #eastcoastshelterdog
On a cold January evening, this pint-sized pup (44 pounds) arrived to the shelter. Scared and very unsure of what to make of shelter life, we watched as Dino, secure only when he laid in the back of his kennel tucked in a blanket and as far away from the world. We can only imagine what hard life he led prior to coming here. Dino is a nervous dog, he will need an experienced adult-only home; where he is allowed to decompress and come around on his terms. He isn't going to allow anyone to touch him right away, until he decides he can trust you. Since his arrival, Dino has been learning to trust, he now has a few best friends here that he has allowed himself to really open up! He is leash savvy, and already knows "Sit, down, Paw, stay and Come on command." With Positive reinforcement and savvy owners we know Dino will continue to thrive. He really wants to please his people, he listens to his handler and watches for what is being asked. Dino has really come around, we are so excited for him! He is allowing himself to be pet on the back, belly and head, we know there is a family out there, who will love to continue working with him and including Dino to their family! If you want to find out more, contact our placement team at The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter: E: Adoption@hempsteadny.gov E: Rescue@hempsteadny.gov T: 516.785.5220 #fosteringsaveslives #dogsrule #seniordog #seniordogs #animalrescue #rescued #shelterdog #shelterdogs #savealife #shelter #rescuedog #dogsofinstagram #rescuedogsofinstagram #adoptdontshop #dog #dogs #dogstagram #rescue #instadog #dogoftheday #doglife #puppy #doglover #rescuedismyfavoritebreed #dogsofinsta #doglovers #rescuedogs #doggo #love #puppylove #muttsofinstagram #puppiesofinstagram #ilovemydog #happydog #adopt #cute #pitbull #mutt #dogsofig #pitbullsofinstagram #socialmediamutts #shelterfacebookdogs #dogmom #petsofinstagram #dogslife #instagram #cutedogs #of #shelterdog #cutedog #dogphotography #doglove #puppies #dogsofinstaworld #pets #rescuepup #pet #mixedbreed #petstagram #dogrescue #instadogs #rescuedogsrock #dontbullymybreed #adoptme #furbaby #hundeliebe #lovedogs #doggy #seniordog #rescueismyfavoritebreed #dogmodel #bruisednotbroken #decompressdoggy #bemyforever #whatisforeverfamily #loveme #shelterpup #shelterpups #eastcoastshelterdogs #eastcoastshelterdog
The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter boasts one of the highest adoption rates in the nation. Come tour the Animal Shelter, meet a dog or cat, and bring the love of a pet into your home. All adopted pets will be spayed or neutered, will receive required inoculations and will be microchipped. These are included in adoption fees.
Dog Adoption - $85
Pit Bull - $25
Cat Adoption - $80
The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter boasts one of the highest adoption rates in the nation. Come tour the Animal Shelter, meet a dog or cat, and bring the love of a pet into your home. All adopted pets will be spayed or neutered, will receive required inoculations and will be microchipped. These are included in adoption fees.
Dog Adoption - $85
Pit Bull - $25
Cat Adoption - $80
3320 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793
Adoption Hours
Sunday 9 AM - 5 PM
Monday None
Tuesday 10 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday 10 AM - 6 PM
Thursday 12 PM - 8 PM
Friday 10 AM - 6 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM
3320 Beltagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793
Adoption Hours
Sunday 9 AM - 5 PM
Monday None
Tuesday 10 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday 10 AM - 6 PM
Thursday 12 PM - 8 PM
Friday 10 AM - 6 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM
More about this shelter
Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter is located in Wantagh, LI. We have wonderful cats, kittens, dogs and puppies all who are waiting for their forever homes!
Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter is located in Wantagh, LI. We have wonderful cats, kittens, dogs and puppies all who are waiting for their forever homes!