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Good Samaritan took in 6 kittens, raised them and asked us to take in 3. Very shy when they arrived, but they have come along way. They... show more

Good Samaritan took in 6 kittens, raised them and asked us to take in 3. Very shy when they arrived, but they have come along way. They love being with other cats and sunning in the big bay windows. Can be adopted together or separately. show less

Champ came to the shelter almost 3 years ago. He was just under 1 year of age at the time. As you can see by his pictures, he's a beauti... show more

Champ came to the shelter almost 3 years ago. He was just under 1 year of age at the time. As you can see by his pictures, he's a beautiful boy. We have never made any bones about it that Champ needs a committed and loving owner. He needs a owner/owners who will be his boss and commit to training. No one young will be permitted to adopt Champ and I say this as we’ve had some very young people show up who think that it is easy to adopt a special needs dog - it isn’t. Initially I would have said he would be better off with no other dogs, but with a committed owner and patience he would probably do well with another dog (the right dog obviously.) Over time he has done well with other dogs at the shelter and when outside will even paw and clean/lick the dog in the adjacent run. In late 2016 we hired Steve Del Savio from Pack Leaders who works with Cesar Milan and we learned a lot and in turn Champ has learned a lot. Champ will be a friend for life, but he needs to know that his adopter is patient and very, very committed. His original adopter was only 19 years old and should never have been allowed to adopt him....he was crated most of his first year of life, never neutered and left on his own 90% of the time, and his owner was way to young to know any better. He is a high energy dog. We have spent many $1,000’s of dollars on medical needs and hopefully he is past most of that. He needs someone with experience and someone that possibly works from home and will spend time with him. He would do ok with older kids (late teens,) but probably shouldn’t be with younger kids. He needs someone who is truly committed, is experienced and will commit to the long haul. Champ loves the outdoors, hiking, walks and loves car rides. show less

Dasher was found running around Coates Drive in Goshen, NY. Has been friendly since day 1, but can be very nervous with new people. Shou... show more

Dasher was found running around Coates Drive in Goshen, NY. Has been friendly since day 1, but can be very nervous with new people. Should have an experienced dog owner. Loves people when he trusts them. Loves playing ball and going for walks, and again being with people but not knowing where he came from, needs an experienced owner. Is a larger dog, and needs someone who'll commit to training as he's a smart dog but needs a committed owner. Definitely worth taking the time to get to know. Was Heartworm positive when he first arrived, but is now negative. Not a fan of the Vet. Very affectionate and loving for the right person. show less

Ebon was part of a rescue from a hoarder - a total of 8 cats came into the shelter at that time 3 years ago. Ebon is the last left of hi... show more

Ebon was part of a rescue from a hoarder - a total of 8 cats came into the shelter at that time 3 years ago. Ebon is the last left of his family, as all the others found homes. He's a lounger and enjoys his comfort. Ebon is a little shy, and just needs someone to give him time to adjust as he has been with us for awhile. Unfortunately Ebon was recently diagnosed with heart disease. He enjoys his time in our bay windows sunning himself and relaxing, however we would love a permanent home for him. Ebon is the last of the cats from this hoarding rescue. He needs a quiet environment and his adopter must be someone very, very special to even consider letting Ebon leave our shelter family. show less

Frankie (and Gobbles) were adopted from our shelter as kittens in early 2017 and in mid April we received a call from another local shel... show more

Frankie (and Gobbles) were adopted from our shelter as kittens in early 2017 and in mid April we received a call from another local shelter that the owner was trying to surrender them - she cited medical reasons. Even though she said that she had adult children that would care for them. Long story short the other Shelter had to go there and find the cats as they were outside and they had to be found! They were supposed to be strictly INDOOR cats and because of that had to be retested for FIV/Leukemia. It would be nice if they were adopted together, but not an absolute must. Frankie is the shyer of the two, but once you pet her she’s rolling around and playing. They are a funny duo. They are about 13 months old now. show less

Gianni came in with 2 siblings (Bello and Nina) from a local Good Samaritan who actually found 7 kittens. We took in 3 to date. They wer... show more

Gianni came in with 2 siblings (Bello and Nina) from a local Good Samaritan who actually found 7 kittens. We took in 3 to date. They were quite scared when they came in, but have come a long way. Very beautiful, they all have very different personalities and just need a little time to acclimate to new surroundings. They have always been indoor cactus. Gianni was always a shy boy but now resides in our free roaming room and loves playing with toys and enjoys freedom. Beautiful boy and hoping for a forever home. show less

Hollys story is special. The OC Sheriff was acting on open warrants on her owners. On the 4th try of trying to arrest her owners one of... show more

Hollys story is special. The OC Sheriff was acting on open warrants on her owners. On the 4th try of trying to arrest her owners one of the Sheriffs Deputies noticed a dog kept in the back corner of the yard......Holly. Emaciated, wet and cold, she called it in they called our Goshen DCO and asked for help. Our DCO wasn't sure what she was like so brought some food and treats....she was gentle and accepting and ready to accept help. She jumped in the truck and came to the shelter and it was love at first site for everyone, including Holly. We named her Holly as it was Christmas time. Holly was emaciated, and her nails were growing straight up in the air, and she had a collar on with spikes that weighed a couple pounds! She had open sores/wounds and we got her into the Vet first thing. She was half what she needed to weigh - what was amazing was that she didn't have a mean bone in her body. The neighbors said she'd been used as a fighting dog and was also used as a breeder...which was very evident. We were also told that other dogs on the property may have been buried on the property. Holly needs an experienced, loving, caring and committed owner. Holly can be in the ONLY dog in the home. Even though she has NEVER shown any aggression, we recommend no small children or animals. She is a protector. She loves walks, swimming, but not a great passenger in the car, so would need to be crated or restrained. Holly has a huge heart of gold, but needs the right environment and commitment. We LOVE her at the shelter and have spent a lot of time caring for her and letting her know she matters...... show less

Hudson was found as a stray in New Hampton, NY. Seem to be weekly we have an abandoned dog. Very timd when he arrived, he has really com... show more

Hudson was found as a stray in New Hampton, NY. Seem to be weekly we have an abandoned dog. Very timd when he arrived, he has really come around and looking for attention. We believe that he may have been left outside and not been given attention. Once he was given attention at the shelter, he just lapped it up, and we found he loves to play catch. He is being treated for Lyme but should be fine. Needs experienced owner. show less

Iris is mom to Petinia, Paisley and Poppi. Iris is FIV positive however her kittens are not - Iris will be retested in 6 months. Iris w... show more

Iris is mom to Petinia, Paisley and Poppi. Iris is FIV positive however her kittens are not - Iris will be retested in 6 months. Iris was very, very scared when she came in, however we think with nursing 3 kittens who were quite active and having been outside she was very scared and also being quite young herself. She is starting to come around. We would love for someone to take her in. Iris is otherwise healthy. show less

Jackie Chan came in as a stray with her kitten Pearl. She was very shy when she first came to us, but she has come around. She is still... show more

Jackie Chan came in as a stray with her kitten Pearl. She was very shy when she first came to us, but she has come around. She is still a little shy, but with a patient owner she still has love to give....Maybe from a distance at first. She may also be a good barn cat, but if this was the case, she would need housing 365 days a year and food and water. She has definitely gotten used to being catered to. show less

Brought in as local rescue. Sweet kitten with very interesting markings. Please remember that kittens can be as much work as puppies. Fr... show more

Brought in as local rescue. Sweet kitten with very interesting markings. Please remember that kittens can be as much work as puppies. Friendly and loving. show less

Stray brought in to shelter. Very socialized and cuddly. Great addition for any family. Indoor only. show more

Stray brought in to shelter. Very socialized and cuddly. Great addition for any family. Indoor only. show less

Stray brought to shelter by Good Samaritan with 2 siblings. Sweet, playful, friendly and cuddly. Remember that kittens are more active t... show more

Stray brought to shelter by Good Samaritan with 2 siblings. Sweet, playful, friendly and cuddly. Remember that kittens are more active than adult cats and more work and with you for a lifetime. Ready for adoption. Indoor only. show less

Nakita was found as a stray in the village and was pretty scared. She is coming around now that she knows she has a bed, food and gettin... show more

Nakita was found as a stray in the village and was pretty scared. She is coming around now that she knows she has a bed, food and getting lots of attention. It was first thought she might be pregnant, however she is not. However, we now have 2 kittens that were brought in that may either be her offspring or younger siblings. Nakita is probably under a year of age. She enjoys belly rubs and is just learning to trust. Sweet girl who wants a family to call her own. show less

Nina of one of 3 siblings brought to our shelter (along with Bello and Gianni) - they are actually one of 7 siblings.....all black. All... show more

Nina of one of 3 siblings brought to our shelter (along with Bello and Gianni) - they are actually one of 7 siblings.....all black. All rescued by a Good Samaritan when they were younger, they arrived timid and shy, but have really come around. Nina enjoys being with other cats and has been an indoor cat only. She just needs someone who'll give her a little time to adjust - maybe even adopt one of her brothers. show less

Pumpkin came to us from another rescue. He is a very sweet boy and just needs someone to love him and give him a forever home. The woman... show more

Pumpkin came to us from another rescue. He is a very sweet boy and just needs someone to love him and give him a forever home. The woman that brought him to us was even kind enough to take him to TARA and get him a dental cleaning, so he’s ready to go. We were told that owner died and daughter throw out for him to fend on his own. We believe he’s approximately 3 years of age. Sweet boy. show less

Seven was abandoned by her owners at a local apartment complex. The new tenant continued to feed her outside but when she moved was conc... show more

Seven was abandoned by her owners at a local apartment complex. The new tenant continued to feed her outside but when she moved was concerned no one would take care of her, so asked us to take her in. Poor Seven was covered in ticks and fleas. She has acclimated well to our free roaming room and making friends with the other cats. She is slow to make friends and trust, but remember she was abandoned so I'm sure she takes time to trust. Seven is a beautiful girl with beautiful green eyes. She should be an indoor cat. show less

Simpa has black and white markings and has a feisty personality. She will probably pick her owner. She definitely has some funny facial... show more

Simpa has black and white markings and has a feisty personality. She will probably pick her owner. She definitely has some funny facial expressions. Came as a stray to the shelter. Might be better as an only kitty as she likes to be a little bossy at times, however having said that she does reside in our free roaming room. I think she likes to choose her friends. Likes to strut her stuff. show less

Spanky was found by a local resident and brought to the shelter. He wasn't happy when he first arrived and was pretty combative. However... show more

Spanky was found by a local resident and brought to the shelter. He wasn't happy when he first arrived and was pretty combative. However, after several weeks, he was literally eating treats out of our hands and became incredibly friendly and was everyone's best friend. He is a larger boy, and is really enjoying all the attention now. If you put treats down in front of him, he will look at you preferring you hold them so he can eat them from your hand. Guess he likes the royal treatment. He is an indoor kitty and will probably do well in most living situations. He was neutered when he came to us however no one claimed him sadly. show less

Sweetie was surrendered by a family friend who got involved when the owners daughter was going to put Sweetie outside in the middle of t... show more

Sweetie was surrendered by a family friend who got involved when the owners daughter was going to put Sweetie outside in the middle of the winter to fend for herself. Her owner had a stroke and the daughter was going to stick Sweetie outside. A friend got involved and was able to get Sweetie vaccinated, etc.... We then took her in. She is a very sweet and loving girl and like affection. She has beautiful coloring and eyes and will make a great addition to most families. show less

Tiffany came to GHS as a stray and was terrified and completely unapproachable. Rarely seen when she first came, she is now very curious... show more

Tiffany came to GHS as a stray and was terrified and completely unapproachable. Rarely seen when she first came, she is now very curious and usually outside her little cat condo. She is still shy, but she enjoys being talked to and having interactions with people. She is 1-2 years of age and needs an environment with no children and with someone who has patience and will give her whatever time she needs to readjust to a new environment. show less

Yardley was brought in as a stray. The person that found him wanted to keep him, but his own cats didn’t take to Yardley. He was d... show more

Yardley was brought in as a stray. The person that found him wanted to keep him, but his own cats didn’t take to Yardley. He was devastated as he really fell for Yardley. Yardley is a very pretty girl and now hanging out in our free roaming room and made quite a few friends. She should do well in most situations. show less