By Natalia Thiessen
April 8, 2026: Meet Henry—a one-year-old Lab mix who is truly a "best of both worlds" pup.
While he still has some puppy energy, he has already mastered the perfect balance of being a chill homebody and an enthusiastic, playful companion. Before finding the safety and comfort he deserved, Henry spent the first few months of his life outside as a stray and has learned to appreciate the little things. A bowl filled with food, a long and leisurely walk through the neighborhood, and a cozy, warm spot to curl up at the end of the day are things he truly enjoys and would thrive in a family that would give him these and so much more.
Henry is a truly intelligent pup and picks up on your cues, and tries to understand the humans he loves. Like any spirited one-year-old Lab mix, he has his moments of happy, bouncy energy and will let you know just how happy he is with adorable full-body wiggles. But his puppy side is perfectly balanced with his love for slowing down, snuggling up, and simply being present with you.
This extraordinary boy has given up the unpredictability of street life for the promise of a forever home filled with love, laughter, and an endless supply of well-deserved snacks. If you're ready to give Henry the life he's always deserved, visit www.strongpawsrescue.org to start your adoption application today.
Petchester Veterinary
309 White Plains Road in Eastchester
914-771-PETS
Central Animal Hospital
317 Ardsley Road (corner Central Avenue)
Scarsdale, New York 10583
914-723-1250
Tuckahoe Animal Hospital
20 Depot Square
Tuckahoe, New York 10707
914-395-1500
Westchester Animal Hospital
364 Gramatan Avenue
Mount Vernon, New York 10552-3294
914-668-0031
New Rochelle Humane Society
Founded in 1911, the New Rochelle Humane Society is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing individual loving care for lost, abandoned, injured, and mistreated animals. They service 17 communities in Westchester County and rescue over 500 dogs and 900 cats each year.
www.newrochellehumanesociety.org
70 Portman Road
New Rochelle, New York 10801
914-632-2925
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PetCo
2350 Central Park Avenue
Yonkers, New York
914-961-8287
www.petco.com
Paws and Play Pet Resort
Paws and Play Pet Resort & Training Center is not your typical boarding facility. We pride ourselves on being a premier Dog Lodging, Daycare, Bathing and Training facility that provides unparallel pet care. As a family-owned and operated business, our primary goal at Paws and Play is to make sure every guests feels like family. We accomplish this with tons of one-on-one attention by providing a similar daily routine that your dog receives at home. With 4,000 sq. ft. of fun, safe, indoor and outdoor play yards, we are confident we can accommodate your dog's favorite activities. We look forward to being your dog's home away from home whether you're at work for the day or away on vacation. Call us today or stop in anytime for a tour and meet our two and four legged family members!
We surpass the industry's highest standards of cleanliness, safety and care. Our safety precautions include a sprinkler system, fire alarm system, security alarm system, 24 hour surveillance cameras and backup generator. You can rest assure your dog is safe at Paws and Play.
72 Marbledale Road
Tuckahoe, NY 10708
914-337-2948
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www.pawsandplaypetresort.com