Keyonee has been my long term foster since November. I have tirelessly put my entire heart into her and she is literally the most special, bonded, people loving, sweet sweet girl who has lodged herself deep in my heart. Economic considerations have played a fairly substantial role in my not having adopted her prior but I WILL adopt to save her life before her deadline of tomorrow Sun. March 1st 2026 to avoid her being euthenized and she WILL be safe with me. If you are moved to donate, all funds will go to Keyonee and utilized as listed below. Giftcards to petco and Howl are also being accepted with details below.
- Veterinary care including her 2 daily meds
- Pet Insurance
- A durable harness with a handle for assistance redirecting and calming when needed on walk
- A collar
- Food and basic needs
- MUCH needed TRAINING (this is very expensive, she needs a few thousands dollars worth of very invested training with skilled professionals for her rehabilitation and long term success with me. Her training needs are beyond my ability, she made LOTS of progress with a few sessions we had with a trainer but she really does need in depth training to become a well adapted girlie. (possibly even a board and train will be considered if I can afford it and training costs are part of why I made the goal high as it is.)
- Any funds beyond these needs would go towards: pet sitting with someone with reactive dog experience for when I need to go visit my parents in NY every 2nd or 3rd month. (my prior hesitation adopting also was very much influenced by my need to visit NY much more often as my parents increase need for more in person hand on support.)
If you prefer to purchase a giftcard you can do so here: https://www.petco.com/c/gift-card (gofundme is not allowing me to directly list my email address but it is my first name my last name @ g m a i l . c o m. (my full name is listed at the bottom)
You can also Call HOWL (locally owned) and place an order for a gift card over the phone and they will hold it for me, but I would need to make sure you notify me by email so I know to ask them about it Their number is 4 1 0 2 3 5 2 4 6 9
Further backstory: I myself am just now coming out a debilitating medical crises that had me fairly house bound for 1.5 years. Though I am mostly better now, I JUST got my feet under me health wise and I am only now applying to "real" jobs (currently I work 2 days a week walking dogs and delivering food as these have been accessible for me manage as I recovered my health.) The shelter set a euthanasia date for Sunday March 1st if a rescue did not take her on. There are numerous reasons I had not adopted Keyonee and maintained my position as her foster while advertising her. She did have a recent failed meet and greet with a family's dog that wanted to otherwise adopt her and I was cheering her along and hopeful for her to find her forever home.
Though it will require some reach changes in my life long term life like moving out of the city to somewhere with a yard, I just knew I had save her life and that we will figure it out from here. I might also independently seek a rescue for her if I am unable to adapt my life to fulfill her needs. I am going to take a beat and just take a deep breath as we figure out next steps.
When I first got Keyonee from BARCS I hired a trainer and paid $500 when I first got her to equip with the skills to care for her reactivity and separation anxiety. We attended part of a reactivity class at the SPCA that was donated to her. I implemented every tool I could learn and deep dove into prioritizing her growth and wellbeing. She has come SO FAR! She is a literal GEM of a dog, she loves all people, is gentle even with children and she is mellow and SO loving and deeply bonded to her people. Her struggles with reactivity and seperation anxiety are also very real and challenging. She potties when left alone too long and has exhibited true panic attacks (shaking, hard breathing, scratching constantly at doors, busting through crates, nibbling her skin too hard until it has bled etc.) when left beyond her threshold but we are also making headway in this department and her she is up to an entire hour alone without panic.
I am here committed to Keyonees life and rehabilitation and am humbling myself in sharing our story here with honesty. Each contribution is valued beyond words and I am truly blown away by the generosity and commitment of my communities including the animal foster and rescue parents whose hearts and commitment to saving animals moves me deeply.
That is all for now!
Biggest Gratitude from Keyonee and Talyah Alpern