Debeleash-us Pet Sitting & Elderly Care/Companionship

04/02/2025

A lovable orange cat with a big nose and crossed eyes, Reggie, was a favorite of TNR (trap, neuter, return) rescuers at a feral colony in Tucson, Arizona. Reggie's full name is Parmigiano Reggiano, named for cheese like all the cats at the Big Cheddar Colony. Over the summer, the rescuers began TNR....

04/02/2025

Rescuers found a heartbreaking note left with two old dogs tied to a fence.

04/02/2025

Older cats deserve a second chance at happiness.
ADOPT A SENIOR CAT TODAY! 😸

04/02/2025

floral prints for spring? groundbreaking 💐

happy spring, the shops open 10-6 through monday

04/02/2025

🌟 : Maureen Brennan Lashlee 🌟

Maureen’s Habitat journey began in 2004 as a volunteer with Habitat Dutchess, later serving 13 years as CEO. Just two days into retirement, she answered the call again—this time as Interim ED at Habitat Newburgh!

A lifelong advocate for anti-poverty work, she’s created programs that empower families, from intergenerational daycare to homeownership opportunities. She understands firsthand the impact of poverty and the importance of providing solutions that offer real choice, not temporary fixes that individuals receive through sporadic benevolence. Instead, her work has challenged the prevailing idea that those in poverty should be grateful for what they have, instead of empowering them to choose what they need.

💙 One of Maureen’s proudest moments? Seeing an employee at Habitat become a homeowner. ❤️

When the time comes for her real retirement (if that ever happens!), she looks forward to volunteering in her granddaughter’s school library, spending time in the library named in her honor at Community Matters 2, and—of course—enjoying some well-earned beach days.

Thank you, Maureen, for your unwavering commitment to building stronger communities! 💙🏡

04/02/2025

HIP HIP HOORAY IT’S OPENING DAY!!!

See you @ 11

🍦 dessert

04/02/2025

The sanctuary's founder was said to have perished after returning to the burning building to save more animals. Here's how to help:

04/02/2025

After 50 years in business, the Dairy Queen in the Town of Newburgh has closed its doors. Owner Louis Gallo, 77, thanked the community for its decades of support as he prepares for retirement. …

04/02/2025

04/02/2025

Class of 2022 Valedictorian Elijah Johnson, who now attends the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, or MIT, majoring in Artificial Intelligence and Decision Making, returned to Poughkeepsie High School last Wednesday.

Johnson met with a group of juniors enrolled in Precalculus and sophomores in Algebra 2; students who are ahead in math and science and are considering futures in STEM fields and/or who may be interested in the QuestBridge National College Match scholarship process. It was a unique and inspiring opportunity for them to connect directly with someone who once sat in their very seats.

Raised in a low-income household and having moved more than 10 times before enrolling at Poughkeepsie High School, Johnson shared his story of perseverance. He earned a full scholarship to MIT through QuestBridge, a national nonprofit organization that connects high-achieving, low-income students with full scholarships to the nation’s top colleges and universities.

Students were highly engaged throughout the session, asking thoughtful questions about Johnson’s journey, the college application process, the QuestBridge experience, his coursework at MIT, and his time at Poughkeepsie.

At MIT, Johnson is focusing on hardware and software of AI systems, with a goal of helping to innovate autonomous technologies that serve society.

His message to the students was clear and powerful: “You are all brilliant and can do whatever you’d like. There are barriers, but you can overcome anything.”

04/02/2025

Abandoned Senior Cat Waits Day and Night on Porch for Owner's Return

04/02/2025

Lady, a 20-year-old cat, was surrendered by her family to BARCS Animal Shelter, located in Baltimore, Maryland.

They told the staff the reason was because Lady had some accidents outside of her litter box. Lady was terrified and confused as to why her family would abandon her.

The beautiful tuxedo feline was examined by a vet and it turns out she had valid reasons why she was having accidents in the house. The staff realized that she was almost completely blind and in the beginning stages of renal failure. After observing her, the staff told Love Meow, "Her aging, wobbly back legs sometimes make it difficult for her to get to her litter box in time."

She deserved to spend her golden years in a loving home. "After a lifetime of being a loyal and loving pet, she belongs in a home and with a family to prove to her that love is not conditional and to show her that even though she is sick, she is deserving of someone who will love her until her very last day."

The shelter posted a picture of Lady with the status, "She’s alone missing her home, scared, confused and wondering what she did to end up here. Where did her family go, when will they be back to get her? Where is her soft bed, and all of her favorite sun spots? No pet deserves to spend the end of their life in a shelter kennel—Lady needs an angel to save her."

Luck was on her side, Rebekah Carlyle, a veterinary tech, came across a post about Lady and she was immediately reminded of her beloved cat, Minnie. Rebekah adopted Minnie when she was 20-years-old from BARCS. It was love at first sight. The pair immediately bonded and it felt like they had been together for years.

Four short months after Minnie was adopted, she passed away from renal failure. Rebekah was heartbroken and told Love Meow, "I was absolutely shattered. They sent me home from work, I couldn't even function. I think about her every day." She knew that she had to help Lady and called the shelter to inquire about her.

Rebekah and her husband, James went to meet Lady and take her home. "The second I saw her, I lost it. I put my hand in the cage and she sniffed me then let me scratch her," Rebekah said. Lady was going home with her forever family who will love her unconditionally.

Lady was a bit nervous in her new home, but quickly warmed up to her new mom. Lady loves to lay in her mom's lap and isn't shy about asking for attention. She enjoys ear scratches and the comfort of her mom nearby as she eats. "Hi everyone! This picture right here is exactly why we do what we do," was posted as an update by James with a picture of Lady and Rebekah.

She was immediately started on a prescription diet for kidney health and her new mom is starting her on supplements to help with the arthritis in her back legs. "I am so happy to be able to help another, I feel like I owe it to Minnie. They didn't deserve to be thrown away after 20 years of the only thing they've ever known."

Lady will spend the rest of her days with people who love her unconditionally.