Happy "Tails" - Stories From the Shelter
One of the best things about volunteering at the shelter is hearing about the wonderful impact our animals have had on the lives of their adoptive families. We really look forward to receiving a Happy Tails update; have you sent us yours?
| Izzy - As soon as I saw
Izzy on the "Pet of the Week" video, I knew she was the cat for me. So large she came in to the Shelter in a laundry
basket, Izzy is just the softest kitty with a deep, deep coat.
I was lucky that Izzy knew I was the one for her. We nap together in the recliner; I'd purr along with her
if I could. I am so lucky. Thank you for my girl!
Daria - March, 2008
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Maxwell - I thought you might appreciate this photo
of Maxwell, who we adopted from your shelter in August, 2005. He is doing great, just a superb dog all around.
My parents took care of him for two weeks while my husband and I were traveling, and
my mother said that if all dogs were as good as Maxwell, everyone would have a dog. I’d love to adopt another, but I think Maxwell likes being the only canine in the house! Thank you so much! Gina M - May, 2008
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| Emma - We wanted to
let you know that Emma is doing great! She's stopped biting now and is loving her home.
She's a fun loving dog and a ton of joy for us and our family.
I'm so glad I sought her out and adopted her. After 2 months, she is doing just fine.
You all did a great job by not giving up on her. I'm sure that Emma appreciates it, too.
Keep up all the good work you're doing!
Ken & Carol - March, 2008
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Leeza - As you can see, only one day in her new home and Leeza is right at home. She is a total lovebug. All she needed was to get out of the cage. She will be a perfect fit for our family. Thanks so much! Deborah P - March, 2008
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| Harlan - To look at this photo,
you'd think Harlan had been living here for years instead of just a few short weeks.
Already he is good friends with Daisy (whom we also adopted from you); the other night they were chasing each other's tails.
Harlan has taken a liking to catnip toys and it is soooo funny: he will grab one and toss it, then pick it up, WRESTLE it,
and then fall over backwards.
He still expects his food to be brought to him, but sure knows the sound of the treat cabinet when it opens up!
The Tibnums - March, 2008
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CJ - This beautiful girl is doing very well in her new home. She was a bit tentative at first, which is to be expected, but she has quickly adapted and is very excited when she hears the leash. She has a good appetite (which will be no surprise to you) and is now playing with her toys and getting settled. Even though CJ is an older girl, she is a great fit for us, and we promise to take great care of her. We are completely in love with CJ! Linda and Scott - February, 2008
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| Rocky - We have named our new puppy Rocky! He fits in so perfectly with our family you can see from the photos. He is a cute, lovable guy, and Cody (his older Newfoundland brother) has taken him over. We absolutely adore this new addition! Thanks for such a wonderful puppy! The Paul Family - February, 2008
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Stella -
This is seriously the best dog in the world.
I wanted an older dog mostly because my aunt was recovering from brain surgery, and
I'm glad to say that she's back 100%, but I swear the reason is Stella.
Even with her bad knees, my aunt gets down on the floor to give Stella belly rubs.
Then she has a problem getting back up, so she tells Stella, "Help me up." So Stella gets up
and nudges her in the backside!
My mom plays hide and seek with her, and Stella gets all wiggly when she finds her as it's one of her favorite games. Thank you so much for taking such good care of Stella before we could find each other. There is no doubt in my mind, she was the dog that I was always meant to have, and I love her with all my heart. Julie Collins - January, 2008
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| Orange Julius - He
now lives with dogs and kids who absolutely love him and think
he’s the coolest thing ever. After all, they came all the way
from New Hampshire to adopt him! Here he is drinking from the
dog’s water bucket. I'd say he looks pretty well adjusted and
happy, wouldn't you? Keep up the good work everyone; this is why we
volunteer! Rose - June, 2007
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Bruno - I'll tell you,
it didn't him long to adjust to living here. His first
few days were spent behind the refrigerator, then in the wall behind
the bathroom. You all told me there was adjusting, and I read up on it
too. Well voila, he was my alarm clock at 3 am one day (lucky for me I
was actually going to work that early that day). He has been out ruling
the place ever since. When I'm on the computer, I think he wants to (or
may have already) send emails. He also likes to chase the cursor on the
screen. Bruno is now a spoiled only cat in this household. Oh what a life for him! Volunteering at the shelter I keep finding new favorites, but it wouldn't be fair to have another cat here because Bruno rules! Brian - March, 2007
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| Marcella
- As soon as I opened the crate door, out marched Marcella - queen of
her domain! She strolled leisurely around the house, checking out all
the great spots to sleep as well as her water and food bowls. Most
evenings now, she is waiting by the door when I come home. Although she prefers to sleep on her own bed, she does like to climb up to the back of the recliner and rub her head against mine, purring in my ear, and putting her paw supportively on my shoulder. Funny and feisty, Marcella has filled a huge hole in my life. All the people who passed her by because she was an older cat didn't know what they were missing! Daria - February, 2007
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Sabriel - I'm doing
very well at my new home and get plenty of love and attention from my
new friends Karen and Dan. They bought me a bunch of new things! I got
a kitty condo, a fuzzy bed, some cat nip toys, and some balls that I
like to bat around. Some of the places I like to hang out are on
the back of the couch and in the linen closet! But my favorite places are the fuzzy bed they bought me and their big bed; and if I feel like it, they let me sleep with them!!! But even when I decide to sleep in my own bed, I always go upstairs around 5:30 am to remind them that it's time for my breakfast. Believe it or not, I get greeted with hugs and kisses even that early in the morning. Boy they must really love me! I finally found my forever home with my humans who I know love me very much. Karen - February, 2007
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| Scout -
We found Scout on Petfinder which directed us to the Attleboro Animal Shelter. There were
9 Rotti/Shepherd mix puppies who were 8 weeks old.
The whole process went quickly and smoothly. Scout is now 1 year and 4 months old.
He is the most gentle, loving, snuggly, tolerant, funny, smart, great dog you could ask for.
We have 4 children, and they adore him as do my husband and I. In spite of his developing severe hip dysplasia, we love him soooooo much. We do our best to keep him as comfortable as possible and limit his exercise to what he can tolerate. It's hard to watch, but we wouldn't trade him for anything - Scout's the best! Here is last year's Christmas picture and, as you can see, he is quite handsome! The Desrochers - January, 2007
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Monty -
Monty is so much fun!
He's very vocal, mumbling and grumbling when he doesn't get his way.
He loves to snuggle and gets right up there and parks his big head on our shoulders.
He gets along great with his two sisters, Murphey and Mabel;
he and Murphy chase each other and wrestle all day.
Here they are resting up for the next round (Monty is the red and white bassett).
We're very, very happy with Monty.
Thank you so much for hooking us up with an excellent dog! The Esteves Family - September, 2006
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| Reese - Reese
was a wonderful dog whom we adopted about 9 years ago during a very
difficult time in our lives. I was a single mother with two young
children, one of whom was a depressed teenager. You suggested a
depressed dog so they could get better together. We met Mouse - a
1 1/2 year old female mixed breed dog - and instantly fell in love. My teenager emerged from her depression and went on to graduate college Sum Cum Laude. Reese also emerged from her depression and truly became a member of our family. Our lives continued to change for the better: I remarried, and Reese took an instant liking to my husband and stepsons. My mother battled lung cancer for the last year, and Reese absolutely helped her pull through a very difficult treatment regime. Then Reese began showing symptoms of Cushing's disease which progressed extremely quickly, and we made the very difficult decision to end her suffering. This dog has been a wonderful, loyal, sweet and gentle pet to our entire family. She brought us tremendous joy during the time that we had her, and we will definitely miss her. Donna A. - April, 2006
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Taz - I just received Taz's medical papers in the mail, and it reminded me to write
you. She is absolutely one of the most wonderful cats ever! She has
made the past week one of the best I've known, and has quickly become
the baby of our family, despite her 9 years young age. My fiance adores
her too; we sit every night on the couch, snuggling and watching TV
with her. She snuggles by at bedtime, and I wake to her sweet face
awaiting me every morning. She is truly my little buddy! Wendy Boffi - April, 2006
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Nikki - Well, it has been a year since I adopted Nikki. He's the little white one on the
left, sitting next to his best friend, Sammy. Don't let that adorable
face fool you, though; he is one tough cookie. I had to work very hard
to gain his trust and respect. Bev Fernandes - July, 2006
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Glacier - Remember this guy??
Glacier and Lexus aka Fric and Frac! Glacier is doing just great.
He loves his sister Lexus very much. They enjoy running full speed
ahead through the yard. They run right next to each other barking and
wagging their tails. Glacier loves to throw a few spins in when running
to try and knock his sister down. Since she weighs 8 pounds less, and
thus has a lower center of gravity, tends to knock him over. The two of
them are cause for much laughter from the neighbors and visitors. Ken, Rob, Glacier and Lexus - July, 2005
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Roz - As you
can see, Roz fits right in. She loves to play with the kids and adopted
brother Samson whom we rescued in January, 2006. They just love each
other. They are both a great part of are family, and we love them. Loretta, Chuck, Tegan, Nyssa, Nifkin and Samson - March, 2005
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