Rescue Dogs Are The Best

by Tracey Moore

Back in 1992, I rescued a 20-lb. puppy with a broken leg off the streets of New York City and named him Moses. He quickly grew into my 120-lb. fur baby, and we shared a 400 square foot apartment on E. 25^th Street for 10 years. Moses was the reason I started rescuing other dogs, eventually became a dog trainer, and managed a doggie daycare and boarding facility in Manhattan. And that was all before starting my career in real estate!

If you’ve seen my social posts on Facebook and Instagram promoting Zeus’ Rescues and offering free dog training sessions by Elizabeth Schonberg to those who adopt, now you know that rescuing dogs is one of my passions. I’ve taken in and loved many of my own rescues over the years, from Moses the Rhodesian Ridgeback to Doody, Lupe, Jesse, and Winnie (all Chihuahuas), and Star the Beagle.

Dog Training is the Key Successful Adoption

And what I’ve learned is that the key to a successful rescue adoption is to do everything we can to help our furry friends get comfortable and socialized in their new home. That’s why Elizabeth’s great advice and dog training tips are so important — because we all want our new best friends to be well-mannered and happy. (Plus, Elizabeth offers forever texts & follow-ups, too!) I’m here to help everyone – including so many deserving dogs — find their forever homes. And while I’m not doing professional dog training anymore, I’m always up for offering a few tips and tricks.

Why I Love Zeus’ Rescues

Michelle Ingram, owner of Zeus’ Place and founder of Zeus’ Rescues, says, “There is no better feeling than taking a dog from a bad situation and giving it a great home with a loving family.” And I think Michelle and her crew are doing an amazing job. With a privately funded, no-kill shelter on Napoleon Avenue, their mission is to eradicate pet homelessness and euthanasia in the New Orleans metro area. An all-volunteer group, they find forever homes for animals that are pulled from high kill metro shelters.