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Orson, our beloved 2.5 yr old, is one of the most adorable low-riders matched with a bulldog face that will melt your heart. He shines with personality, he could become your favorite friend, he wants to be part of the action, which to him includes, whatever you are working on and doing. He is a busy body and will make sure you don't forget he is around. Orson has energy to exert, he is happiest after he has walks outside, not just a stroll for 5-10 minutes, this chonky fella wants to explore. We have been working on his leash pulling and found he is very receptive to a gentle-leader. With his willingness to learn new things, he already knows "Sit" and "stay" (especially for a tasty treat). Orson does get excited, so he will need a home where you want to really work with him on his manners, he is a quick learner but will always try to see how far he can push. Orson loves his toys so much, that its not unlikely for him to be seen on a walk with a stuffy in his mouth. This 50+ pound pooch was born with muscle and he loves showing off his agility in the play yard. He will love to run around and play in your fenced yard, where he can frolic in the grass, fetch the balls and toys and above all, just hang out with you. Due to his strength and sometimes mouthiness, we recommend him to be in a home with teens (14+yr old). He is housebroken, living life in one of our offices, where he is often fitted for doggy-clothes, eating stuffed kongs and curling up in a crate (he goes to on his own) for a mid-day nap. He will win the contest for loudest snorer. Stretched out on his back, sleeping the day away. Orson is ready for his forever family to take him home! 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 #orson #bulldogmix #bigpersonality #survivor #overbred #yorkie #doodle #husky #shepherd #terrier #mixedbreed #seeme #dogtiktok #doglove #blackwhite #brindle #senior #seniordogs #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
Orson, our beloved 2.5 yr old, is one of the most adorable low-riders matched with a bulldog face that will melt your heart. He shines with personality, he could become your favorite friend, he wants to be part of the action, which to him includes, whatever you are working on and doing. He is a busy body and will make sure you don't forget he is around. Orson has energy to exert, he is happiest after he has walks outside, not just a stroll for 5-10 minutes, this chonky fella wants to explore. We have been working on his leash pulling and found he is very receptive to a gentle-leader. With his willingness to learn new things, he already knows "Sit" and "stay" (especially for a tasty treat). Orson does get excited, so he will need a home where you want to really work with him on his manners, he is a quick learner but will always try to see how far he can push. Orson loves his toys so much, that its not unlikely for him to be seen on a walk with a stuffy in his mouth. This 50+ pound pooch was born with muscle and he loves showing off his agility in the play yard. He will love to run around and play in your fenced yard, where he can frolic in the grass, fetch the balls and toys and above all, just hang out with you. Due to his strength and sometimes mouthiness, we recommend him to be in a home with teens (14+yr old). He is housebroken, living life in one of our offices, where he is often fitted for doggy-clothes, eating stuffed kongs and curling up in a crate (he goes to on his own) for a mid-day nap. He will win the contest for loudest snorer. Stretched out on his back, sleeping the day away. Orson is ready for his forever family to take him home! 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 #orson #bulldogmix #bigpersonality #survivor #overbred #yorkie #doodle #husky #shepherd #terrier #mixedbreed #seeme #dogtiktok #doglove #blackwhite #brindle #senior #seniordogs #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!