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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

Stray brought to GHS in 11/2018. Very curious, outgoing and friendly. Believed to have been left behind by family and still loves people... show more

Stray brought to GHS in 11/2018. Very curious, outgoing and friendly. Believed to have been left behind by family and still loves people. Super cute, big ears and just a real cutie. show less

One of 4 siblings brought to us from another local rescue. Very sweet girl with a very loving personality. Loves to be held and cuddled.... show more

One of 4 siblings brought to us from another local rescue. Very sweet girl with a very loving personality. Loves to be held and cuddled. Has beautiful markings with rust colored patches. Need to see in person. Great kitty. Approximately 7-9 months of age. 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

Dominick the Monkey was brought in by a Good Samaritan who lived in Campbell Hall. Dominick was showing up to the mans house/barn and he... show more

Dominick the Monkey was brought in by a Good Samaritan who lived in Campbell Hall. Dominick was showing up to the mans house/barn and he realized that the colder weather was coming and he didn’t want to chance that this sweet boy would become a winter causality. Dominick is an older kitty (about 9 years probably) and has a sweet meow (like a kitten). Someone actually showed up believing he was her long lost cat from over a year ago (twice) but has not pursued the situation sadly. If someone is looking for an older kitten (still with a lot of years,) Dominick is your boy. Very friendly, and loves people. show less

Stray brought to the shelter by a Good Samaritan. Very sweet, loving and playful kitten ready for a forever home. Has a sibling named Ti... show more

Stray brought to the shelter by a Good Samaritan. Very sweet, loving and playful kitten ready for a forever home. Has a sibling named Tiny Tim (great if they can be together, but not mandatory.). 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

Stray brought to GHS 11/2018 - beautiful black young kitty left behind, but very friendly and outgoing. Great for any family. show more

Stray brought to GHS 11/2018 - beautiful black young kitty left behind, but very friendly and outgoing. Great for any family. 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

Stray brought to GHS in 11/2018. Sweet, loving and friendly. Will be a best friend. Probably left behind by family. Still loves people.... show more

Stray brought to GHS in 11/2018. Sweet, loving and friendly. Will be a best friend. Probably left behind by family. Still loves people. Good looking brown tabby. Good for any family or single person. show less

Gomez was recently brought in by a Good Samaritan as a stray. However, she took him to get neutered and just wasn’t able to keep h... show more

Gomez was recently brought in by a Good Samaritan as a stray. However, she took him to get neutered and just wasn’t able to keep him. This large black cat is the sweetest, most loving kitty. He will make a great companion to anyone. He is an indoor kitty. If your looking for a best friend, look no further. show less

One of 4 strays brought to us from another local rescue. Great 7-9 month old kittie with a great personality. Very friendly. show more

One of 4 strays brought to us from another local rescue. Great 7-9 month old kittie with a great personality. Very friendly. 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

Joy came to us as a surrender with another cat from a family member. The owner is apparently in a hospital dying and a granddaughter ask... show more

Joy came to us as a surrender with another cat from a family member. The owner is apparently in a hospital dying and a granddaughter asked us to take both cats in. Joy is approximately 10-12 years of age. She’s a very sweet girl and hoping to find a forever home for her remaining years. show less

One of 4 strays brought to us from another local rescue. Super loving and very, very sweet. Will be a great companion to any family or s... show more

One of 4 strays brought to us from another local rescue. Super loving and very, very sweet. Will be a great companion to any family or single person. Has very cute and interesting markings. Approximately 7-8 months. show less

Stray brought to GHS in 11/2018. Very, very friendly, outgoing, and has a funny personality. Loves attention. Great companion for any fa... show more

Stray brought to GHS in 11/2018. Very, very friendly, outgoing, and has a funny personality. Loves attention. Great companion for any family (or single) situation. show less

Mini Cooper is NOT available for adoption until AFTER TUESDAY 12/4/2018. He was found stray/abandoned on Thanksgiving in Arcadia Hills a... show more

Mini Cooper is NOT available for adoption until AFTER TUESDAY 12/4/2018. He was found stray/abandoned on Thanksgiving in Arcadia Hills and hasn’t been claimed. We don’t know his exact age, but believe him to be in the area of 5 years of age. Mini Cooper is a sweet little boy but decides who he likes. He is very needy and wants to be held like a baby. He really doesn’t like being left alone and wants to be a part of everything that’s going on, so a close companion to whomever adopts him. We’re very surprised that he hasn’t been claimed. 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

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

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

Tiny Tim came to us as a stray from a Good Samaritan. Very sweet, loving and playful, Tiny Tim has a brother named Ebenezer who is also... show more

Tiny Tim came to us as a stray from a Good Samaritan. Very sweet, loving and playful, Tiny Tim has a brother named Ebenezer who is also ready for adoption. It’d be great to see them go together but not mandatory. Super cute kittens with fun personalities. show less