Rescuzilla on Cafe Press!

Rescuzilla Animal Rescue of NYC is proud to now be on Cafe Press! You can purchase just about anything with our logo on it! We get 10% from all purchases so please check it out!

www.cafepress.com/Rescuzilla

Happy Beginnings...

Three of Rescuzilla's pitties, Jitterbug, Sunshine & Francis all got adopted in one grand July 4th weekend. On a weekend when I thought nothing would happen, a whole lot did. We salute our 3 proud pit bulls, all rescued from the Manhattan Animal Care & Control shelter. And we thank their foster moms and dads (Alfonso, Christie, Jade, Amber) for giving these dogs a chance. So far so good for all of you - how proud you make us! xoxo Rescuzilla

Jitterbug was terrified at the shelter; she would not even leave her cage...

But Alfonso worked with her and built her confidence; before we knew it Jitterbug was the social butterfly of the Upper East Side!

And then Dimitri & Helen saw Jitterbug...Dimitri had said, "Never again," after losing his beloved pit bull two months ago. Never say never. Jitterbug fit in immediately and is now named Holly and lives just one block from her amazing foster dad Alfonso.

Baby Sunshine was quickly adopted by a lovely couple looking for a young pup. Here she is with her foster brother Luke who fondly still asks "Where is Dundine?" It's amazing fosters who make successful placements possible.

And Francis found a home in Maine...far away from the mean streets of the city where he was found...

Stunning Shots of Animals in Need...

Animal rescuer Sabrina Paige shot some great images of the animals at the Manhattan Animal Care & Control on June 21st, 2010. These dogs all need homes pronto...please consider them. Above is Joven, 862160.

Lissette 862552; her time was up this morning...

Lest we forget it's kitten season and the ACC is crawling with them! www.nycacc.org for more info.

Adopt Jitterbug! Itty Bitty Pitty!

Jitterbug is a great lil pooch. She was rescued from the ACC where she was surrendered by her owner for not getting along with the other dog - the scarring on her neck will attest that she certainly got the better of it.

JBug is 38lbs (great size for an apartment), spayed, vaccinated & totally healthy. She is very sweet and excels with proper exercise and a calm approach with her. Please email Rescuzilla@gmail.com if you are interested in adopting our little girl!

The less posts on here means more dogs are saved...

There is a reason why I haven't been posting very much... my little rescue group that could is now officially a non-profit 501c organization. We are Rescuzilla, Inc...and it's a lot of work! From paper work to fundraising to dogs, dogs, dogs.

We never have a shortage of animals to save...but I couldn't be doing it with better people. I am excited for our foundation and what we will achieve. I remain committed to every animal out there but pit bulls are my calling thanks to my beloved Juno for opening up that world to me.

More to come...but for now, the bullies wait for no one.

Rescuzilla Fundraiser: May 13th

This Thursday on May 13th MyBeautyBerry and Pawfection will be hosting a fundraiser for Rescuzilla Animal Rescue of NYC! There will be all types of top brand make-up for sale and benefits will go to helping more animals!


Please come by anytime between 6pm and 10pm at Pawfection Grooming Salon
51 Babbit Road
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
914-242-8422

Get Your Tee Shirt Right Here!

The tee shirts have arrived and look spectacular! Please purchase one as the profits go directly to helping Rescuzilla dogs like Bunny who is at the vet right now getting spayed before going to her home on Friday. She was pulled off the euthanasia list on Monday night from the Brooklyn ACC. This dog deserved to live...and live she is!


To order tee shirts, please follow the Paypal account - tee shirts are $30 which includes shipping anywhere in the United States- please see sizes below and specify which shirt and which size. Please email at Rescuzilla@gmail.com if you are outside the U.S.

Judgement tee-shirt available in men's small, medium and large.

I Pit NY tee-shirt available in Women's medium and large sizes and Men's medium and large sizes. The women's style offers a more fitted style for ladies.

April 10th - Great event for the Pitties!

Rescuzilla will be attending the Pinups for Pitbulls Rock-A-Bully event on April 10th in Black Rock, CT @ Lady Luck. It's a great night to celebrate our beloved pit bulls and raise funds for pit bulls in need.
We are very excited to be able to sell Rescuzilla's new tee shirts at this event - two designs featuring two of our alumni, Zeus and Dewey. Tee shirts will sell for $25 and will come in both men and women's styles and sizes. Profits will of course go directly to caring for and taking in more Rescuzilla dogs.

Speaking of new Rescuzilla dogs...meet Puma, our newest member of the family. He is getting vetting now and will soon be ready for his next chapter.

The Story of a Rescue...

I saw Zeus in a cage at a kill shelter - his name was Jo. I knew my fosters Jade and Wilson would fall for him like I did. But he had a CAUTION on his kennel card... it turns out that was because the fearless NYPD darted him while he was left abandoned tied to a pole (argh!), so he automatically got a CAUTION. But there was something about this dog...

Jade, Wilson and myself decided to take a chance anyway. We piled Jo into their car while little Beba, Jade's dog, looked on. We all wondered what this dog was really like...

Little did we know just what a mush (and ham) this special boy was who Jade named Zeus. He fit in perfectly - good with cats, good with dogs, good with kids but still no home due to his size and "scary" look...

And then one day we got an email from a man named Dave. He had large dog experience, a great personality and wanted Zeus. But he lived in Ohio...it was too good a home to pass up on so... road trip!

And voila - Zeus had a family with sweet Jen and Dave. In rescue it's the best feeling in the world when you just get that gut feeling and know a special dog found a special home. That's exactly how it was with this situation - every dog should be so lucky.

And that is what rescue is...giving a chance to a dog that has none. Jo on death row at a NYC pound became the mighty Zeus in Ohio. A story special enough to become my logo.

Jessica Leigh Photos

Jessica has always been a friend to pit bulls and a friend to Rescuzilla. She recently shot some photos at our fundraiser on March 5th that came out fantastic. Please visit http://www.jessicaleighphotos.com/ for any of your photography needs!

Fancy Shmancy Notes Promo for Rescuzilla!

For this month Fancy Shmancy Notes will be offering dog themed stationery with profits going to Rescuzilla Animal Rescue! Please check out their website and feel free to email for any personalized items you'd like! Shop away!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41510055

Rescuzilla Fundraiser: Friday March 5th

Please join us Friday, March 5th from 7-10:30 at the Galway Hooker Lounge at 7 East 36th Street. We will be partying all in the hopes of raising money for our Rescuzilla dogs! There will be drink specials, great raffle prizes and the best kind of people around...dog people!

Please join us this Friday!

BAD RAP Blog: a sad good-bye to two dear friends

Because Lady Effie and Princess Nelly are worth a reposting...

BAD RAP Blog: a sad good-bye to two dear friends

Two Great Shirts for Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day! Via Cafe Press here are some great shirts celebrating the love of your life - your pit bull of course!

Viva La Pittie!

Everything is Coming Up Petunias!!!

My new friend Petunia is a ray of light in my day - her amazing mama Aimee is kind enough to send me pictures of the adopted Petunia being the spoiled little piglet she deserves to be! Petunia is also a therapy and performing pig - teaching kids about kindness and love towards animals. And in the process making them aware that pigs (and all animals) are smart, good little creatures that deserve respect.

As I am a huge pig fanatic and strong advocate against factory farms - Petunia is a beautiful beacon of hope as to how our intelligent, loving and smart pigs ought to be treated. Bravo to Aimee for her goodness with this special girl.