ASPCA Happy Tail: A New Life for a City Dog

Thursday, November 15, 2012 - 1:15pm
Ninja

Ninja has come a long way. This sweet dog was one of 50 rescued by ASPCA Humane Law Enforcement agents last summer from a dog fighting ring in the Bronx. Ninja suffered in terrible conditions in the dingy, dark basement of an apartment building, rarely seeing the light of day. When we rescued her, she was extremely underweight and suffered from infections to her skin and paw. We got to her just in time, transporting her to a temporary facility to begin her recovery. 

Now Ninja is healthy and thriving with her adoptive pet parent, Samara Lynn, in Midtown Manhattan.

“I wanted a dog for some time,” Samara says. “I went to the ASPCA a few times and finally when I saw Ninja and her size and temperament, I knew she was perfect. I waited about two weeks to think about it. I finally thought, someone must have adopted her already, but when I went back, she was still available. We picked each other.”

Staff at the Adoption Center warned Samara that Ninja might be a bit skittish with all the traffic and noise of New York City. But over time, she has adjusted.

“We live in Midtown Manhattan and she loves walking and jogging with either me or my boyfriend,” Samara says. “She also really enjoys meeting all the new people and dogs out for walks.”

She is also a fast learner. After just a month, Samara taught Ninja to walk on a leash, heel, sit, stay, give paw and other tricks.

“She is very smart, sensitive, and very aware and is the only dog I have ever had that pays acute attention when another dog is on television,” Samara says.

We’re thrilled that this special and talented dog has a second chance at life in such a loving home.

To read more adoption success stories, check out our Happy Tails archive.

Tags: 
Adoption
Animal Cruelty
Dog Fighting
NYC

Comments

Fri, 11/16/2012 - 09:42 — Lisa Carnley (Visitor)
I love reading stories of dogs/cats that have gotten a second chance. I am so happy to see that Ninja is in such a wonderful home with Samara. Thanks to you and others like you who adopt instead of buying!!!

Fri, 11/16/2012 - 09:54 — LeAnne (Visitor)
Thank God they stopped this ring and saved lives.

Fri, 11/16/2012 - 10:21 — Kim (Visitor)
What a wonderful happy ending to such a horrible beginning. Thank goodness for all the ASPCA does, and so happy that these two found each other :)

Fri, 11/16/2012 - 10:45 — Steven E DuCharme (Visitor)
president!

Fri, 11/16/2012 - 10:49 — Jan (Visitor)
I can only say thank God for the ASPCA for helping these wonderful little helpless animals and those who adopt them. My husband and I have two rescues and they are definitely our little angels.

Fri, 11/16/2012 - 11:09 — Carla morejon (Visitor)
Todos Los animalitos merecen tener un hogar y ser queridos,tenemos que protegerlos,por favor.

Fri, 11/16/2012 - 11:20 — Julianne (Visitor)
Blessings to you, Samara, for giving this lovely furbaby a new "leash" on life [ooh, sorry, that was baaad!]. RESCUES RULE!

Fri, 11/16/2012 - 11:22 — Brenda Garcia (Visitor)
I'm always ecstatic to hear that people are choosing to adopt instead of buying. There are already so many great pets out there that die in shelters b/c someone chose to buy instead. As long as people keep buying from puppy mills, puppy stores, and breeders they will continue to breed more and even more will continue to die. Why breed more when we have so many amazing animals like Ninja just waiting for homes?! I'm so happy that Ninja got a 2nd chance. The people from the dog fighting ring should be kept in a jail cell with no sunlight and get a taste of their own medicine. Thank you ASPCA for everything that you do! As always, I will continue to donate even for just 1 life saved.

Fri, 11/16/2012 - 12:18 — Diane Hobson (Visitor)
It is such a pleasant blessing to see these dogs get new loving homes. I am a fond dog lover but I am not home enough to spend the real time I would need for a pet. But I will continue to love my dog pals and so glad to read happy endings for those dogs that deserved a second chance.

Fri, 11/16/2012 - 12:55 — linda dammier (Visitor)
thank you all for saving all of those dogs! dog fighting is a horrible thing to do to any dog!! i pray that you can save more,i'm so happy to read about ninja's new life,thank you and her new mommy for giving her a chance at a new and happy,safe,loving life! bless you all and samara for all you have done for this sweet little dog.

Fri, 11/16/2012 - 13:55 — kelley walla (Visitor)
Thank you ASPCA and Samara for giving this beautiful dog a second chance at life. I love happy endings.

Fri, 11/16/2012 - 13:55 — kelley walla (Visitor)
Thank you ASPCA and Samara for giving this beautiful dog a second chance at life. I love happy endings.

Fri, 11/16/2012 - 14:20 — Jaime Perez (Visitor)
I am so happy that Ninja has found her forever home. I'm glad she was rescued in time and taken from a hellish life. Dog fighters are a breed of their own-scum of the earth. Hope this person was punished to the extent of the law.

Fri, 11/16/2012 - 15:16 — LUCY BERMUDEZ (Visitor)
I love reading stories with Happy endings. I sit and read some of the cruelty that our animals go thru, and it makes my cry. I always ask "How can someone be so cruel and evil"?

Fri, 11/16/2012 - 16:36 — Tucker (Visitor)
IT IS HAPPY DANCE TIME IN HONOR OF DOG NINJA!! YOU ARE SAFE AND HAPPY!! I AM PRAYING FOR ALL THE OTHERS THAT WERE RESCUED AS WELL AND HOPE THEY ARE ALL SAFE AND IN LOVING,CARING,SAFE,FOREVER FAMILIS/HOMES AS WELL!! IF NOT YET THEN SOOOOOOON!!

Fri, 11/16/2012 - 17:07 — Mike (Visitor)
Coo story! I hope that everyone has a great and safe weekend, and I also hope that they had a nice Veteran's Day! That goes for last year all the other years that I've missed.

Fri, 11/16/2012 - 17:09 — Sabrina Gonzalez (Visitor)
This is the kind of news I like to read!

Fri, 11/16/2012 - 17:09 — Mike (Visitor)
I meant "Cool" i my last post. I'm sorry for my mistake.

Fri, 11/16/2012 - 17:12 — Mike (Visitor)
I meant "in" in my last post! My apologies.

Fri, 11/16/2012 - 17:33 — Kathy (Visitor)
Thank you sweet Samara for coming to Ninja's rescue and giving her the warm safe home she so deserves!! She is a beautiful dog and this is such a touching story. Happiness to you both!!

Fri, 11/16/2012 - 18:47 — Diane (Visitor)
Hooray for people like Samara. Ninja and Samara are both winners!

Fri, 11/16/2012 - 18:47 — Diane (Visitor)
Hooray for people like Samara. Ninja and Samara are both winners!

Sat, 11/17/2012 - 00:42 — Nancy (Visitor)
Beautiful Story! Thank You Samara for giving Ninja a Happy New Beginning! Wishing you both a lifetime of shared love and licks! Please Everyone, encourage family and friends to rescue from NYAC&C!! They have SO many dogs just like Ninja, who only want a chance to love you. Sadly, most never get that chance,at that high-kill shelter. Please Please save a beautiful life!!!

Sat, 11/17/2012 - 03:03 — Alida du Praeez (Visitor)
Thank you Samara....please enjoy this stunning doggy Ninja!!!! God bless

Sat, 11/17/2012 - 14:39 — Shannon (Visitor)
Congrats on your new friend! It must be such a joy to wake up every day to Ninja. And props to you for going to ASPCA to find her.

Sat, 11/17/2012 - 23:13 — Deb Padovano (Visitor)
God bless Samara for adopting Ninja and giving her a loving furever home. I firmly believe in "adopt don't shop". I am so happy this furry little baby was saved from such a terrible life. She is a true survivor.

Tue, 11/20/2012 - 17:24 — Nia (Visitor)
This is awesome! Thanks so much Samara for taking care of Ninja :) We need more good people like you who are willing to take care of dogs that's been abused or neglected.

Fri, 11/23/2012 - 09:54 — Dianne (Visitor)
A wonderful story of a girl and her adopted friend Ninja ! Samara, you have a big heart and many years of lots of love, fun and friendship for the two of you !I think it was meant to be for the both of you!...lol

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Fri, 11/30/2012 - 15:02 — Samara Lynn (Visitor)
I am thankful for the good work and kind souls at the ASPCA and for bringing my sweet Ninja in my life. Thank you again ASPCA and for the kind comments about our story--- from Samara and Ninja! :)

Tue, 12/04/2012 - 15:28 — Connie Brown (Visitor)
Thank you so much for saving this sweet furbaby & the others from the dog fighting pits of pure hell! Thank you for giving Ninja & the others a second chance @ life & learning to know what real love is & human compassion & kindness!!! You are all angels....xoxoxo

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Fri, 01/04/2013 - 11:38 — michelle s (Visitor)
who could live in an apt. bldg. and not turn something like this into the police or aspca? it blows my mind...

Fri, 01/04/2013 - 12:39 — Ellen (Visitor)
Animal fighting is evil and disgusting. Civilized society should demand eradication of this depraved practice worlwide. It is legal and popular in many countries but we as citizens must demand better. Here in the USA we are just now coming around to trying to rid this scourge from society. Many seemingly "normal" people attend these fights, too. It is astounding. Thank God that Ninja was one of the lucky ones. We have to pressure our elected officials to get serious about this. I am pestering mine all the time. We can do this!

Fri, 01/04/2013 - 15:26 — Lynne Jones (Visitor)
Samara, Ninja was waiting for you. I love it that you both have such a loving and great life together. May there be many years ahead for you together.

Fri, 01/04/2013 - 21:16 — Diane (Visitor)
I'm so glad that she got a chance at life and she will LOVE u more and more each day GOD BLESS

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Fri, 02/01/2013 - 19:18 — Annette (Visitor)
Dog-fighting is such a cruel sport (if that's what you call it). It sickens me. I don't want to hate, but I do - I hate these people that do such awful things to make these dogs fight. I am happy to read about another happy ending. Their memories may never go away, but hopefully the love and affection from their new family may drown some of their nightmares and replace them with happy ones. God bless these dogs and the rescuers!

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