Three year Lucy aka Kenzie adoption update

It's been 3 years since I brought Kenzie (Adoption name Lucy).  Still amazed at how lucky I got when I adopted her. I've owned Jack Russell's half my life and been around relatives dogs most of my life and Kenzie is the best dog I've ever known, even if I don't understand what is going on in her brain most of the time.  Kenzie is happy & healthy, loves to cuddle up with people and is always eager to go to bed early and sl

eep late.

Odin Update

Hi Laura and Mindy!

I know I've given you an update, Mindy, but I wanted to send you both a quick email to let you know how Odin is doing.

He has gotten much better about chewing on his leash when we get ready to take him out, but we are working with him to not pull so much when he gets excited. He will, however, chew on anything else he can find! Any toys with stuffing don't stand a chance with him! Not even the 'indestructible' ones. So we have to stick to bones and treat filled kongs. He loves socks, paper towels and slippers the most, so we are working on teaching him that those things are not his. He is slowly learning. He can remain in a down-stay for a quite a while now, but gets board if the treats are not coming fast enough. He loves the snow! With this much he doesn't know what to do other than to eat it! He will eat pretty much anything, or at least try to anyways, so he is always sniffing around to see what you have. And he loves laying on the bed, especially on the pillows! He's a great dog and his personality is really one-of-a-kind. We love him so much.

Thank you both for all of your help and for this opportunity. He has fit into our family as if he's always been part of it.

Update on Grommit

Hi Matt,

Great to hear from you -- things have been going very well. We've had a great time getting to know Grommet... he's really a very special and sweet dog! Sammie and he have been getting on great too, and it's wonderful to watch them playing together, being such a great matchup of high energy personalities. I've attached a picture showing a rare quiet moment after they'd worn each other out. Last Sunday we also took them to Chatfield Hollow park, a popular dog walking venue, and Grommet had a nice afternoon encountering many other dogs big and small, and he was often the center of attention. Though shy at first, he was walking with confidence by the end of the outing.

Thanks for checking in! We're planning to take Grommet to meet our vet in another week or so, as recommended. 

Matt & Kyle

Yoda Update

Yoda is doing very well.  Yes, he has settled down and he rarely chews things he's not supposed to.  Also, he's not humping anyone's legs anymore.  We all just love him so much.  He's very playful, but also cuddly and lovable.  He's laying next to me on the couch right now.  I attached some pics from my camera, but have to learn how to send the ones on my phone.  Thanks for checking in. 

 

Charlie Update

 Charlie

Charlie our handicapped dog is doing great things!!

With his disability he's teaching kids life lessons.

Please read the short article of all the lessons he's

teaching in a school setting.  Christy you're doing

great things with Charlie.  It's awesome to hear all your 

stories.  Keep up the great work!

Update on Rue AKA Jellybean

Corky Goes Home

Lucy the puppy Pittie goes home where lots of adventures await her!

Buddy and his sister Rainey

Pepe Update

Hi Laura,

Hope this email find you well! It's been a while since I've given you an update

on our Pepe and I thought you and your team would like to know how he's doing.

Attached is a family photo from Thanksgiving.

Pepe's had his ups and downs health-wise. In December, he had surgery to remove 2 bladder

stones. We've learned that he has irritable bowel syndrome and Addison's disease. 

With steroids and a special diet, he is doing well most days. 

He's still fussy about going for walks so my husband drives us about a mile from home and we 

get out and walk so he has no choice other than to walk, which he eventually enjoys!

He is getting lots of love and affection which I think is helping him a lot, too.

Hope the snow's not too bad for you and you and all your rescue dogs are fine!

Take Care!

Nancy 

 

 

Ellie Update

Hi there !  Ellie is fantastic.  She is such a sweetheart and sleeps under the covers at my feet each night.  She is a love bug!  She doesn't particularly like the cat but she has gained alpha status lol.  She shows no signs oh separation anxiety.  So glad she is part of our family.  She is sitting on me right now as I type.  Hope you are well!  I visited my friend john the other week. He adopted a cat named Ozzie from POA.  He is adorable!!!!  Hope this finds you well!

Bridget Hits The Jackpot With A Twin Sister

Finally It's Yoda's Turn To Go Home!!

Frankie Update

  Frankie saw our Vet for the first time yesterday.  He weighs 12.6 pounds. He was great - well-behaved and very friendly. Everybody loved his personality and found him very handsome. 

  We noticed that he didn't like to go out with the other dogs when it got too cold. They have these natural big heavy duty fur coats, and poor Frankie was shivering with the cold (although, he didn't mind the snow when it got warmer). We were using some of our dogs' old coats, but they just didn't fit right and kept sliding around on him. We tried shopping for some, but found no good fit anywhere. One lady at PetSmart said they don't seem to make coats for his length with his small waist and "barrel chest"! I guess he's just a MOOSE!

 So, Georgette picked up some materials and patterns and made him a coat and knitted him a sweater. These are some pics of Frankie with his new wardrobe. He's lucky to have such a crafty mom.

Chino/ Frankie Update

First of all we want to thank you Laura, for what you are doing for unfortunate animals and for people like ourselves. Know that, for us, you've brought together a great spirit and a family that needed each other. After just a couple of days, we've all become attached to each other. 

Levi Goes Home!

Sophie's Blog

My wife and I adopted Sophie in January, 2012.  We couldn’t take her home immediately due to our new home being renovated, but we would walk her every weekend where she was boarded so she would get used to us.  As long as we had her beloved cheese, she was happy as a clam!  The day we brought her home was so funny; she walked into the house and ran directly into her bed!  It is if she knew the house was already hers.  We even had the added the bonus of Sophie’s colors matching the room!

     Today, Sophie is still vibrant and lively as ever (though a little bit heavier).  She has proven to be quite the security guard with her constant roving of the house checking on things.  She loves basking in the light through the sliding glass door and running outside in our large back yard; however, she puts up quite the fuss when dealing with the cold.  She will whine almost immediately and if there is a space heater in operation, she will take complete control of it.  In addition, if the weather permits, she loves to go in my work truck when I go to plumbing calls. 

     Sophie has become an integral part of this family.  My wife and I can’t imagine not having her with us.  Thank you Protectors of Animals for giving us another member of the family.

Buddy Goes Home

Buddy and his sister Rainy (Video!!)

Brody Has A New Daddy!

Maggie Rides Away To Her New Life With Mom And Dad!!

Calvin Goes Home (AKA Odin)

Molly Goes Home

Chino Goes Home For New Years

Lucky Lacy Goes Home

Penny Update

How are you!  Little Penny graduated from obedience class last night! So, of course I wanted to send you some pictures of the big event. Penny's been doing pretty good, we're so proud! She learned a lot at class and is also getting an electric fence (from Gagnon's) next month so she can run and play in the yard with out a leash. She's been going to daycare about once a week and plays with most of my family and friends dogs very well! Included is also a picture of Penny with my friends puppy :) The last few pictures are just Penny snuggling, one of her favorite things to do! She's so stinkin cute! As for Chris and Penny, it's safe to say he is pretty much fallen completely for her at this point and now we have fun arguing over who she loves more (obviously its me haha). Hope all I well! Talk to you soon.

Sadie (Lena) Update

Good Morning! I cannot believe it has taken us this long to send some pictures of Sadie, you might remember her as Lena. My wife and I adopted her a little over a year ago and we wanted to send you a few pictures and let you know that she is doing great!

She has really been the perfect fit for us and we couldn't be happier and her big sister Annabelle loves having a playmate. When playtime is over you can guarantee Sadie will find one of us to snuggle up with. lol we encourage it!

Thank you again, POA is an amazing organization! 

Update on Marvin

Marvin has become Wally and is doing really well!  It's amazing, he still has his shy moments, but has become VERRRY vocal. He has seamlessly slipped into his place in the pack. He's a love and, believe it or not, a bit of an instigator. He's usually the first to bark! He and Woosah are hilarious together. Most people think that they're from the same litter. I hadn't realized that they really are just about the exact same size. Wally is a bit longer. He loves to harass Sita, even more so than Woosah! We adore him and are so grateful to you and POA for bringing such a wonderful little guy into our lives!

Paco and His New Brother

Attached please find your sweetheart Paco sitting with his puppy brother Dino!   Dino was at the Hartford Pound in October,   it was his last day,  and we just had to take him!  Paco loves to play with him!  They race around the backyard together and Paco knocks him on the ground!  Then they get up and do it again!  As you can imagine,   Paco never leaves my side!  But his best friend by far is Chip!!
Merry Christmas Laura!  You are an angel!  Thank you so much for giving us Paco as I cant imagine life without him!!  

Molly (Ruby) Update!

 Ruby (Molly) is doing great!!! We are sooo happy together! And everyone just LOVES her!! I've attached some photos of her. She's really such a sweetheart And whomever she came from was so foolish to give her up. She's truly a GEM!!!! But their loss is definitely my gain...bc I am very lucky to have her!

 

Ruby Toosday Goes Home!

Charlie's New Family!

Gus Goes Home!

Gus is doing amazing!  I've attached photos of our recent trip to Long Island for Thanksgiving. He's a very happy guy :)