Herkimer County Humane Society

Its the weekend,  which is the perfect time to visit an animal shelter and perhaps adopt or foster a dog.  These sweet dogs are located in the Herkimer County Animal Shelter in New York and were photographed by portrait photographer Becky from RBarrett Photography.

From Becky:  “Kissable Layla is 3 year old 2 1/2 Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix and just as sweet as can be. She came in with 3 other Staffy mixes: All will need to learn housebreaking as they were outside only dogs. She will need to be spayed and finish her shots before going home.

Royale is a 3 year old Rottweiler/ Boxer mix and his a beautiful boy. He’s a pretty fun loving guy, we had a rousing game of chase. He does need to be in a home without other pets. He is neutered and up to date on his shots.

Don’t let the name fool you Beast is sweet and adorable, though he would be best as a single dog.  He is a 3 year old Bulldog/Boxer mix. As you can see he loves toys (and belly rubs) and has a tiny bit of blue “merling” in one eye. He is neutered and up to date on his shots.

Jillian is a sweet 7 year old Pit Bull and hound mix.  She is people selective and needs to get to know you before she can trust you. Jillian has been at the shelter since August 6, 2011 after being found as a stray in Frankfort. Once she lets loose she is a fun loving girl, loves playing with squeaker toys and zoomies ( she’s also hysterical in the kiddie pools). She is spayed and up to date on her shots.

Lodi is around 3 years old Lab/Pitt mix. He is very sweet but does need to be in a home as the ONLY animal. He likes to play and has a megawatt smile! We had a fun game of catch and then he had a mega-case of the zoomies!

Beautiful Virgina is a 2 year old Lab/Pit Bull mix. She is a very sweet, happy girl and was named after the little girl from Miracle on 34th Street because she arrived the Dec 24, 2011. She is a dominant female and is dog selective. She is spayed and up to date on her shots.

Abby is a 3 1/2 year old Aussie mix, she’s a bit reserved and aloof at first (as Australian Shepherd tend to be with stangers) but loves treats. She came in with her 7 Aussie/Lab mix puppies who have all since been adopted. She is spayed and up to date on her shots.

Heckle is a 1 1/2 year old Pittie mix. Heckle came in with his brother Jeckle this Summer but Jeckle has found his forever home. He loves everybody and has really started to become a “gentleman” since coming to the shelter in July. He is neutered and up to date on his shots. 

Beef is sweet, and goofy 1 year old 2 1/2 Staffordshire Bull Terrier/Boxer mix and just as sweet as can be. He came in with 3 other Staffy mixes: All will need to learn housebreaking as they were outside only dogs. He will need to be neutered and finish his shots before going home.

Rockstar is a goofy and outgoing 1 year old 2 1/2 Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix and just as sweet as can be. She came in with 3 other Staffy mixes: All will need to learn housebreaking as they were outside only dogs. He will need to be neutered and finish his shots before going home.

Let me just say this little girl is a delight! If I didn’t have a houseful already…. Spunky is a 2 1/2 Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix and just as sweet as can be. She came in with 3 other Staffy mixes: All will need to learn housebreaking as they were outside only dogs. She will need to be spayed and finish her shots before going home.

Munchkin is a silly 8 years young Chihuahua mix. She does need to drop a few pounds, but don’t tell her that! She is very protective of her food, and would be best in a home without other dogs. She is spayed and up to date on her shots.

Garth is such a handsome and striking Red Nose Pit Bull. And true to the breed is a big softy! He is between 3 and 4. He is up to date on his shots and neutered. He gets along with other dogs and kids.

Bubba is a 1 1/2 year Lab/Pug mix and a very sweet boy. He loves toys and cookies. No kids under 10, as they can make him nervous. He is neutered and up to date on his shots. He’s goof and loves treats and toys.

Lynk is a one year old Rottie/Boxer mix. He is a big, strong boy and doesn’t realize how big he truly is, so he will need some manner lessons. He is very friendly and sweet, and loves to play catch. He is neutered, up to date on his shots and gets along with other dogs.

This beautiful girl is a laugh riot like most Pit Bulls I know! Sadie loves to play with toys and loves to zoom around the yard with them! She is dog selective and is a dominant female. She’s a real sweetheart (the way to heart is a good butt scratching)! Sadie’s adoption fee has been paid in full, in part by RBarrett Photography and another generous soul.”

About RBarrett Photography:  Based in Old Forge, NY, Becky is an on location  photographer who specializes in portraits.  She has six dogs of her own and is a member of HeARTs Speak.  Becky volunteers one to two days a week at local animal shelters.