From the SPCA of Westchester: What a face! Buster is always smiling! Buster is about 5-years-old and is a collie/aussie mix. He looks like a big woolly bear with big bear paws to match! He loves going on walks and is so excited every time he meets someone new. You really couldn’t find a happier, more gorgeous family dog than our Buster! See here for more information about the SPCA of Westchester or call 914-941-2896 ext. 22.

From the SPCA of Westchester: Doug is a young, energetic and extremely goofy American Bulldog mix. He has the biggest smile you have ever seen…it is very endearing! Doug is young, so he has lots of energy and just needs some basic training. He loves everyone he meets and just wants to give you kisses and play! He will make a great family dog for an active family!

From the SPCA of Westchester: Nicky is a sweet, shy mini lab mix who recently came in as a stray. She is mellow and very gentle. She looks like a fawn with her long, skinny legs and is just the cutest little dog! She would love a quiet home where she can feel safe. Once she gets to know you she is very affectionate! Nicky will truly make for a great companion! See here for more information about the SPCA of Westchester or call 914-941-2896 ext. 22.

From the SPCA of Westchester: Jett is extremely smart and loves to be with his people. He is about 2-years-old and is a mini American Staffordshire Terrier mix. Jett would rather hang out with people than run around the yard, although he loves to go for rides in the car and play in the kiddie pool! He has taken two obedience classes at Port Chester Obedience Training Club and has graduated! He knows basic commands and walks politely on a leash. He is a total snuggle bug and will make for a great addition to a home with older children or adults. About this column: Every week, we will feature …

From the SPCA of Westchester: Azure is a gorgeous chocolate lab/pitty mix that was recently rescued from a high kill shelter. She is stunning in person and has really come out of her shell since arriving. She walks well on a leash and enjoys being with people. She does well with most other dogs, but would have to meet any dog in advance that she may live with. We think she looks like a supermodel with that unique blue eye! Come in and meet Azure any time! See here for more information about the SPCA of Westchester or call 914-941-2896 ext. 22.

From the SPCA of Westchester: Sweet, playful Carla is a young spaniel mix we recently rescued from a high-kill shelter. This gal loves everyone…other animals, kids and anyone who wants to play with her! All she does is wag her tail 24/7! She loves running around and being with people. She is the perfect family dog! See here for more information about the SPCA of Westchester or call 914-941-2896 ext. 22.

From the SPCA of Westchester: This shy senior poodle came in as a stray, very neglected and frightened. It is amazing to see how much Dolly has come out of her shell and has learned to trust in just a few short weeks in her foster home! Dolly got a nice grooming when she arrived and a much needed dental. She is now being fostered in a home with another dog and has been doing fantatic! She would love a quiet home to spend her golden years in, where she can just relax and be loved. See here for more information about the SPCA of Westchester or call 914-941-2896 ext. 22.

From the SPCA of Westchester: This sweet 5-year-old beagle mix came in as a stray. JoJo loves to go into the play areas here and run around and knows many of his commands! He is very anxious at the shelter—who could blame him though? He would love a yard to exercise in and an owner who maybe goes hiking or who will go on long walks with him. You can tell JoJo wants nothing more than a family to love him and to run around and play with him. See here for more information about the SPCA of Westchester or call 914-941-2896 ext. 22.

From the SPCA of Westchester: This goofy, energetic lab was recently rescued from a high-kill shelter. Harley is a typical lab—he needs a yard to run and play in and will do best with an active family! He is between one and 2-years-old. Harley will make a great addition to any family! See here for more information about the SPCA of Westchester or call 914-941-2896 ext. 22.

From the SPCA of Westchester: This sweet, young American Staffordshire mix recently came in as stray. Jameson is very loving and adores people. He does very well with other dogs and is currently enrolled in the Port Chester Obedience Training Club because he is so intelligent and loves to work. He is a real gem and anyone who gets this cutie will be very lucky! See here for more information about the SPCA of Westchester or call 914-941-2896 ext. 22.

From the SPCA of Westchester: This sweet boy was recently rescued from a high-kill shelter. Ricky is around 3-years-old and is a cocker spaniel mix. He is shy at first, but then warms up and is extremely loving! He’d make a great addition to any family! See here for more information about the SPCA of Westchester or call 914-941-2896 ext. 22.

From the SPCA of Westchester: This sweet, energetic wiry-haired shepherd mix is such a love! Hattie is about 11-months-old and was recently rescued from a high-kill shelter. She is very energetic and needs her basic training, but she has the potential to be a wonderful family dog! See here for more information about the SPCA of Westchester or call 914-941-2896 ext. 22.

From the SPCA of Westchester: This young rottie/shepherd mix is an AMAZING big boy! Rudy was rescued from a high-kill shelter recently and is eagerly awaiting his new home. He is shy the first few minutes you meet him and then warms right up into a fun loving, goofy big dog! He’d be a great addition to an active family! See here for more information about the SPCA of Westchester or call 914-941-2896 ext. 22.

From the SPCA of Westchester: This beautiful Aussie mix had a rough start. Cory, who is about 4-years-old, was a stray and came to us very scarred. It took awhile for her to open up, but if you saw her with her favorite people here you’d never know it. She plays and snuggles now. She is ok with most dogs initially, but does become a little protective of her people, so we’d prefer to not place her with any other animals or little kids. Once she gets to know you, she really is a love, just needs the right home to blossom in. See here for more information about the SPCA of Westchester or call …

From the SPCA of Westchester: This sweet beagle/terrier mix is about 3-years-old. Remy was rescued from a high-kill shelter so she could get a second chance! She is very funny to watch play…a bit goofy. Remy loves everyone she meets, but is a little shy around men. She loves kids though! She will make a wonderful companion and would love a family! See here for more information about the SPCA of Westchester or call 914-941-2896 ext. 22.

From the SPCA of Westchester: This sweet pointer/shepherd mix was a victim of Katrina. Adopted and returned years later, Dixie now longs for a home in which to spend her golden years. She is very mellow and sweet. Dixie is shy at first and a little wary of strangers, so she needs a quiet adult only home. She appears to be fine with other dogs. Dixie truly would be happy and content with just a warm bed and some good food! See here for more information about the SPCA of Westchester or call 914-941-2896 ext. 22.

From the SPCA of Westchester: This adorable, young Dachshund/Manchester Terrier mix recently rescued from a high-kill shelter. Clyde is VERY sweet, just shy and needs to learn to trust again. He LOVES other dogs, as they give him more confidence to come out of his shell. Older kids only please, since he is timid at first. Come in anytime to meet him! See here for more information about the SPCA of Westchester or call 914-941-2896 ext. 22.

From the SPCA of Westchester: This little bundle of joy and energy will make you laugh with his antics! Hoshi is very sweet-natured and loves to play with his chew toys and just run around! He was recently rescued from a high-kill shelter and will make a great addition to any family! See here for more information about the SPCA of Westchester or call 914-941-2896 ext. 22.

From the SPCA of Westchester: This sweet handsome boy is our trainers FAVORITE! Keeley is about 5-years-old and appears to be a Flat Coated Retriever/Black Lab mix. He enjoys long walks in the woods, behaves well on the lead; knows SIT, lay down, comes when called and other commands. Keeley likes to play with toys and is especially fond of his blue and green Earth ball (above all other colored Earth balls)! He would do best in a home with no cats...he is ok with some dogs. Keeley loves kids too! See here for more information about the SPCA of Westchester or call 914-941-2896 ext. 22.

Over the past year, Patch has featured more than 50 dogs and puppies waiting for homes at the SPCA of Westchester, located in Briarcliff Manor. And that's only a small percentage of the animals who have come and gone from the no-kill shelter in 2011. "We have adopted out about 1,550 animals this year!" revealed SPCA Development Manager Lisa Bonanno in an email. Of the dogs featured on Patch this year, Tessa,Norman, Xena, Parker, Porter and Ernie are still looking for their forever homes. Click the dogs' names above to learn more about them and see if they might make a good fit for your home! …