The Animal Support Project

“The Animal Support Project (TASP) is based in the Capital Region of NY. TASP performs Crisis Intervention directly with companion animal owners to keep animals living with their families. In extreme cases where no other solution is possible and space is available, we will foster and re-home animals to ensure their best interest. We are the region’s ONLY all-volunteer, all-species companion animal safety net.”

Dogs rescued from NYC being trained, prepped for adoption locally

Published: Monday, June 03, 2013
By Andrew Beam

CROPSEYVILLE — The Animal Support Project has a 2-year-old pit bull up for adoption after it was found without a home during the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

The Animal Support Project, a 501c3 charitable organization which regularly tries to prevent pets from being placed in animal shelters, has had to play a different role after two pit bulls were found displaced due to the damage done by the hurricane to New York City. READ FULL ARTICLE…

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Meet Brooke

From a frightened, bewildered victim of Hurricane Sandy to a playful, eager-to-learn young lady, I have certainly seen some changes in my life over the past months. Now, my future looks bright as the sun, thanks to the wonderful people at the ASPCA and The Animal Support Project. I was left behind after the hurricane last fall, and as a result, I ended up in the ASPCAs emergency pet shelter in Brooklyn, NY. While I was there, the partners from The Animal Support Project recognized me for the dog I could be. When the shelter closed, TASP brought me upstate, to live in the country and to learn how to achieve my potential as a good pet. What I learned is, the storm is over. Life is a garden, waiting to be explored My name is Brooke, and like my name, I am fluid and bubbly and sparkly and sweet. I am housebroken, vaccinated, microchipped and spayed, just about two and a half years old. Good with all humans and dogs my size & larger, Im a pretty buckskin-brindle, red-nosed pibble with a, sleek build. When I walk on leash, I move like a runway model: elegant and erect, poised and ready to respond to your commands. Thanks to a generous grant from ASPCA, Ive had the best in veterinary care and behavioral training. Ive learned Basic Obedience and Agility, and, BTW, Im excelling in the Agility ring. I enjoy learning new games, connecting with my person and playing with my herding ball. I love belly rubs, and you should see me catch tennis balls! My benefactors at ASPCA even made sure Ill be well cared for in the future, by sponsoring me with a free full year of ASPCA pet insurance! In many ways, I feel a little bit like Cinderellafrom a nobody to a somebody; from unwanted to special. You could say Im a canine Eliza Doolittle or a puppydog-Pygmalion. I entered the storm as a clueless stray and when the clouds parted, I became a well-mannered, well-groomed young lady. Now, my next goal is to find a home and a family with whom I can share what Ive learned. Have you been longing for a companion to accompany you on your hikes, to work with you, and to bring a smile to your face when youre having a bad day? Lets face tomorrow together. Let me show you how wonderful life can be. 518-727-8591.