I wanted to share with you some photos of Chessie – now Casey. It took only patience on my end and time (less than 45 days or so) for about 80% of his abusive behavioral habits/reflexes to be gone, and the 5% or so he still has today he will probably always have. Being understandably cranky and tired, Lu snapped at poor Rey one evening. Remember me, Harley? I’ll send another cute picture showing the aftermath of coming in from the snow – he passed out on the couch (we got well over a foot of snow – more like at least 2-3′ with the drifts)! She has adopted quickly and well to her new home with us. We adopted “Georgia” yesterday (5/22/10) from Tractor Supply in  Flemington, NJ. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1826 King Charles Felix Kingdom of Sardinia Italy 5 Centesimi Rare Scarce Coin at the best online prices at eBay! i feel forever indebted to him for all he does for us. She’s definitely still shy when it comes to new people, but after a few hours she warms up to them. We made over a hundred dollars but because our expenses we only could donate $44.00  to each organization, UNICEF and GARD. past). She is everything you said she was, so sweet and gentle and loves everybody. The other is just with Benny, and of course I had to send one of me in my Christmas tie. We take the pups swimming everyday and Charlie will sit at the door everyday until we do! When Bobby came home and I was baking her a cake his words were….. “I’m getting my bags and packing them now” my response….” Why” because you have lost it!!!! We adopted York from you about a month ago. He gets at least 5 or more massages per week with the rubber groomer and he loves to play fetch every night until he is out of breath. There is also Marley the Golden down the street, Otis the sheltie, and of course, his girlfriend, Bella the Yorkie. He is healthy and doing great, now 45 lbs and full of energy. She is a fantastic, beautiful, calm pup (at least until my 7 yr old son Josh gets home from school). Joy, termite is wonderful and smart- here are some pics-he loves Sugar our cocker and she loves him-he is still small but fast–hope you remember him-little cockerdash. She chased a deer, leaped and bounded all around, tail wagging and a big smile on her face. Thank you Petfinder.com! Since being here he has filled out and I think over time has lost all his old coat and it has filled in with a New England winter version. Hello – I am across some old paperwork I had from your organization dating back to 2012….I adopted a dog that came up on a transport to Newtown, PA back in May of 2012 (her name was Natasha but we changed it to Dixie). I’ve attached a few pictures from his first few nights in his new home. It?s been a year since we adopted Obi and we wanted to check in and share some photos. Just wanted to give a quick update on Kashi. Most of her siblings were orange and white, but she had beautiful coloring and markings, not to mention the sweetest little white socks on all four of her paws! Well I have to go take my afternoon nap now. Very smart and very He was nuetered about a week ago and he has been fightling a bad case of worms. After some exercise I whistled and she came right back. Register your disc golf tournament and handle registration and communication with disc golfers. Just to let you know, Timmy (his name is now Booger) is doing fine……he is so playful and has such a great personality. She once stuck to a safe corner in our dining room, but now ventures about the house and enjoys running in the backyard. Thanks again Joy for suggesting Coco to my nephew, Ben Gill, to adopt for me. He and our 2 year old lab Marcie were instant buddies and love curling up together on their dog bed or any other soft comfortable surface they can reach, as well as playing tag in the back yard. Thank you so much this is the exact dog we  were looking for.. She fits us to a T. Wanted to check in with you about Oscar (and how could I not send more pictures!!) I just wanted to THANK YOU SO MUCH for all your help. He likes the groomer,the vet, and evey dog  and person he happens to meet. loves it! HIs pack includes my guys, Synder, Chester (a jack Russell) and Stoagie (a Jack/Corgie). She is doing so well. I call him my little “nordic  fatty”   still haven’t mastered him stealing my other dogs food & treats but he is so active I am not to worried. I was so nervous about adopting a dog from another state based on a picture and your description over the phone – but it couldn’t have worked out any better. Her name began as Sweety, then changed to Tweety Bird when we found that she may not be so sweet, and now it is just Bird. The first time she entered while I was at the clinic to let them out she  said he was lunging/growling/barking  & wouldn’t  let her enter the house. With love and appreciation, Doris Greenberg MD. Thank you for everything. He was neutered on Thursday and is back to his normal self  already. Remy says “thankyou for everything you did for me. I hope that’s ok? After making the arrangements, I had to go home to the kids and be happy, since the magical time of Santa only lasts a few years. My husband and I adopted a precious kitten, who we named Molly, from the Georgia Animal Rescue and Defense (GARD) on February 19, 2010. She trailed behind me like a little lost puppy, which, I must say, she has more dog traits than cat traits! We wanted to share some pictures of Addison that were taken the first night she stayed with us. All the best! Love, love, love him! Another picture is with my brother Benny and me playing tug of war. At night I sit with Mom and Dad watching TV. The first 2 days she was nervous the poor girl—after the second week she was coming around nicely. He is completely used to the cold now —  it doesn’t phase him at all anymore! My son Parker loves her as well. They are so cute together. He has mastered the stairs at our house, which is good because we live in a raised cottage and weve introduced him to the water. He is a great puppy. http://www.hingham-ma.com/barecove/index.html, Micki Thank you At the age of fifteen, he went home to a place where the pain no longer plagued him; a place where the doggie treats manifest themselves with abundance, and where the belly rubs and ear scratches are free for the taking. Thank you for saving her and letting us give her a new life with a loving family. He has brought me great joy and is full of himself It is what I would love to be doing but don’t have the courage to give up everything to do it. He still avoids new men, but unlike our first few forays into the world when I had to nearly carry him down the sidewalk, he just loves his walks around the neighborhood. Then she shakes herself off and does it all over again! We love her soooo much!! We love our little guy!! Thanks again, She loves to play fetch with her various mouse toys, can do tricks for her kitty treats (sit, shake, lay down, and stand on two legs) and is fascinated by water! I am so thankful that he is house trained and he is having no trouble at all eating. She is in love with our newborn son – we can’t get her to stop giving him “doggie kisses.” Thank god for this website because otherwise how could we have known our perfect dog was waiting for us thousands of miles away? Georgia Animal Rescue and Defence Inc.  was very helpful in answering all our questions and with the paperwork. Lily is enjoying the pool as you can see. He is so cute its sometimes hard to walk him because everyone wants to say hello but don’t worry he loves the attention! We just love her. She is so smart and very quickly picked up on the rules of the house. Thank you again for being a wonderful advocate and foster home for Toby. While we may not be the most imaginative as we named her Georgia, she has already made both us and our 12 year old dog, Keera, smile. he came charging down the stairs to my side the second he heard me. much joy. He gets along with everyone. (I had a mutt that was part cocker spaniel for 14 1/2  yrs. The snow is fun and I like to sniff it. He’s been through beginning and intermediate obedience classes, just passed his Canine Good Citizen test, and is signed up to start advanced classes. Hope in your day of caring for homeless animals, this little update will keep your hopes up. We couldn’t have asked for a better dog! name… Levi! I’m doing really well up here in Boston. She is a complete joy. Sorry I haven’t written earlier – I wanted to get some pictures of Blue (aka Banjo) to you. He is not only my companion, but also my absolute best friend. She likes to rub her face on mine before she sits up on my shoulder on the couch or in my lap. She is a joy to have as a member of our family. We had to put her down 4 yrs ago. Here are some pictures of her – she is growing quickly. Jennifer and Remy, by gardonline_jj2mcr | December 22, 2016 | Happy Tails | 0 Comments. Thank you so much again for sending me my best friend. We had all of our extended family over for Christmas, and everybody just loved her. He is doing a great job with the house training so far and stands at the door when he needs to go outside! -k. I adopted an Aussie Mix 2 years ago. She barks at EVERYTHING! I took her out on a walk with some friends and three other puppies and she was so funny. I hope you print this out and when it seems nobody will give a dog a home, you can look at this and smile. He is a confident, friendly pup and very funny too. She also took to house-training and we had very few accidents. We got him Nutro Natural Choice Crunchies that are berry flavored and we also got him Chicken Blue Bits from Blue Buffalo. And he loves to go for rides!! I’m surprised at that, he’s a little stingy when it comes to giving kisses. Huge thank you to everyone who helped him choose us as his “Furever” home! Thanks for helping Buddy get his new home with us. They are the best of friends. Navi loves toys that squeak and is starting to learn the names of her toys, she has a squeaky toy turtle that I told her to get today and she ran to the turtle, grabbed it and got half way back to me before she got distracted. What can I say, he is even better than Tux on a leash. Mike said you wanted some pictures of Duncan. I am a writer and have long time thought of children’s book based on the experiences of a child in Williamsburg  viewed through the eyes of a very special dog. Based on the theoretical benefits of Resp-Aid™, Dr. Amanda and her research group conducted a series of studies to explore the efficacy, safety and mechanism of action of Resp-Aid™. He is right here now by my chair as I type, telling me he is ready for “beddie bye” so I will put him in “our” (his and mine)  bed. Even with men, he warms up after a bit. She’s a tough little cookie. I don’t know how many of the attached pictures you can put on your website, but we would like it if you could please put the picture of Sadie, Mackenzie & myself (the last one) on your website. My husband and I adopted Daisy about a year ago. (although he loves to steal waffles from our 3 year old daughter). Charlie is such a wonderful dog and we love him so much! It?s funny how he has certain personality traits like each of our former dogs, Hannah (a Newfoundland/retriever mix) and Chelsea (a cocker/basset mix). We figure the vet will let us know anyway. In October, a tumor burst and she passed away. She is a great new addition to the family. Thanks for connecting us with such a sweet girl! © 2020 Georgia Animal Rescue & Defence, Inc. All Rights Reserved - a registered 501(c)(3). Dr. Jennifer said that she’ll probably be a small cat, maybe 7-8 lbs. He is incredibly tolerant of her playing in his crate and playing fetch with him. Thank you so much for giving us this opportunity to give Lola a home. He stayed there all day on Christmas despite the chaos. Other pic is with my daughter Hanna at a puppy kindergarten class. I tell everybody that they should absolutely consider adopting before buying a dog. We are proud to be a part of the solution to ending pet homelessness and overpopulation in Southeast Georgia. I bring hot dog bits with me J The first visit, he growled at everyone &  tried to climb under every shelf he could find L   I didn’t stay too long,  I tried to keep it light & happy. We’re truly blessed to have him. He’s doing well. She sleeps through the night in our room on her pillow and definitely does not like any cage or being left alone! My only outlet was taking Maggie ( my golden retreiver)out and the two of us would walk the neighborhood, thinking and unwinding in the quiet of night. He hasn’t had a single accident, he knows his commands, and he sleeps on his bed at night without wandering. He is mostly house-trained–except on rainy days, he stubbornly refuses to get wet… and even under an umbrella, he is not especially fond of going out. And thank you for the gift of rescuing Kylah. He was pretty scared but loveable. ?” is a constant concern. Bridget, Bob, Becky, Buffy, Brody,Pause the cat & ME ,….Marie …. Lucy was the dog that made my other dogs play. We went for a little walk tonight and Porter just wanted to follow Buddy and Buddy seemed ok with that. I’ve attached two pictures of Henry, one of him on the couch and one of Henry and Wiener Dog cuddled up ready for bed time. Just wanted to let you know that we are all head over heels in love with Reese (now “Bella”)! Most of the summer ,I left them home in the ac. She isn’t the least bit interested in any toys which is a good thing because she doesn’t even care when the baby is playing with her toys.. src/public/js/zxcvbn.js This package implements a content management system with security features by default. We attached some updated pics of Wally. and will get them from his toy box when told to,if only he would put them back. Joy, I just wanted to let you know that we are blessed to have him. Time and charm will out. He was 5 months old at the time. One of the dogs we wanted got left in the raised sink and got scared and jumped – hanging himself….you gave him CPR and he lived. He is a WONDERFUL addition to our family. He gets to run and run and it is hysterical – not sure if he ever ran before! We have discovered that Bear has an obsession with tennis balls and we think he is a Dachshund / Border Collie mix and he is amazing – he plays football and lies on his back with the tennis ball in his mouth, removes it with both paws, waves it around and replaces it in his mouth!! I just gave her a sponge bath cause I know you can’t get those stitches and surgery wet. ), Lu needs to be on antibiotics at the moment. She also recently started going to basic training classes at Petco. Here is a cute picture for you on a happy ending. Melissa. Love Nellie Huncke. She does love all the attention. He has done very well and has adjusted to his home. We are inspected regularly by the GA Department of Agriculture. He fits right in! He is really well and was successfully neutered by our family vet in late October of 2007. In the 2 weeks we have had him he really has become a member of the family, and we love him so much. Here are some photos of her… she is an angel and we are so lucky to have her! I am very happy to have my forever home.”, We have named Cory Cooper & he knows his name. He needs some manner training on certain things and some confidence building but all around he is great. Now at 1 year old he weighs in at 55 lbs. he is extremely smart & great with my dogs. Hi! Lucy and Bronson work in a very similar manner, the work as a team, one distracts, the other one attacks. I just smiled last night as I looked at Ollie sleeping on the sofa so peacefully…so thankful that someone picked him up and took care of him. Thank you so much. She went to the bathroom outside when we got home. They both have a grooming appointment on Tuesday the 7th, Tank doesn’t need it, but I think it will be a good learning experience for her. I have attached a photo of her at the beach. First thing she learned when she came to the house was to lie down on the sofa, my dad scooped her up and straight to sleep she went (first picture). Amber is doing really well.She is the apple of my eye.I cant believe she is practically housebroken already.She had 1 small puddle by the door last night,when it was so cold out.As long as I keep a sweater on her she’s been real good.She loves watching the birdfeeder out the front window and has all kinds of toys to play with.I made her some polar fleece sweaters to wear. We wanted to thank you again for allowing us to bring home Molly and make her apart of our family. HAHA. lol, my sister in law has a chihuahua mix and another little dog, so they laugh every time we talk about how tiny Nuggette is – so I guess it is a matter of perspective. They love me and I love them too. He is getting used to crate training at night and loves his teething bone and doggie pacifier that one of your wonderful volunteers helped us find! He is full of energy! So hopefully this rests your mind that our dixie is happy and is in good hands. I plan to entroll her in obedience classes soon. She is a very beautiful mix, and  gets compliments everywhere we go. Hello! Miney sure was relaxed and calm at the adoption the other day, but is quickly becoming more of the rambunctious puppy I was waiting to make an appearance;). It is time for me to have him neutered and I needed to talk with you about how to go about that. definition of - senses, usage, synonyms, thesaurus. He and Buddy hang out together when I am gone. He is already learning to sit and has become best friends with our neighbor’s dog Dunkin. She is well loved and has you to thank for with your commitment to her welfare. I would love to get Lizzy a sister or brother from you one day before we move to the NC house. He has been to our wonderful neighborhood dog park a few times, where he does beautifully. Rainbow Bridge Petloss Grief Support. He is healthy and happy and will be getting immunizations starting next Friday and neutered thereafter. It is just so remarkable  & rewarding to me to see the change in him on this issue,  the dog who once would bite me,  grab his treat/toy & run away from me with it,  now drops what he has in his mouth & looks up at me wagging his tail J   I brought him to my condo in southern Maine for the first time 2 weeks ago & it was so heartwarming to see him run on the beach as if he were the happiest dog in the world!!! We love him so much! I hope this gets to the right person. I just wanted to send an update to let you know, Ronin and I are doing She knows this is her home and family. Coco and my aunt are doing fine together. He has learned how to bark. This angel’s name was Beauregard Phire. She is doing very good and has gone from 9.8lbs to 18lbs. Dakota is very playful and loveable with our children and she loves her big sister molly who is a 5 year old boxer. I got his paperwork the other day, and he just got a clean bill of health from our new Vet. I want to thank you for taking good care of her & for giving me the chance to love her & care for her….. enjoy the pics… and stay tuned for a christmas pic. Thanks again, Gisele B. Hi Joy…how are you? I wanted to send you an update on our sweet and newest addition, Mollie (Molly). Maureen and Kevin, by gardonline_jj2mcr | January 12, 2016 | Happy Tails | 0 Comments, I just want to thank y’all from the bottom of our hearts, for allowing us to adopt Ginger. He has adjusted quickly and been doing excellent in house breaking. She doesn’t mind all the extra treats. She’s only been with us for like 48 hours and she’s already saved us all. They were taken at my Dad’s cabin in WI this past weekend. She’s doing great and Wylie is happy that he has someone else to get into trouble with!! We adopted Bear 1 1/2 years ago. Thank you for this sweet girl (who snores like a grown man!). I wanted to give you a quick update on Simon. He’s been a wonderful buddy to my wife and I. Really all the time, we joke and say he doesn’t know any better but honestly, he probably doesn’t. It took him a while to get used to the cold, but once he saw his first snow fall he was hooked! She was obviously well socialized for, when I took her for a walk yesterday, we visited with three dogs; her tail wagged a mile a minute while she urged them to ‘come play with me’, and she joyously greets every person she encounters. We spend lots of time taking walks or Her purrs have not stopped! We’ve taken her for many walks already and people just LOVE her. I was also wondering about the rest of his litter. She would drink water and just finally ate for me yesterday – a piece of Honeybaked Ham. She is doing very well, and getting along well with our other dogs. as soon as I get in the door..he tells me all about his day..or he’s yelling at me. His favorite is hide and seek with the kids and chewing the feet off of Barbie dolls! He will be neutered within a few weeks and I will send you the “proof’ She is very dear. Lucy put her front paws up on the jump seat of my truck and occasionally gave an ear lick – needless to say we love her already. He sits and stays and comes when called some of the time. . I just made a donation to GARD but I also wanted to give you an update on Kylah the sweet giant schnauzer. When we met Josie for the first time, she was such a happy little girl and loved to give kisses. You should hear from me in November regarding this. They would attack a driver from 2 opposing directions and SMASH them. Hi Joy, Haha. She’s doing really well and she plays with Wylie all the time. She told me that her daughter ran a shelter down south in Georgia, and that she just brought back some kittens so she could find homes. Here is her happy tail along with some updates…. Belly rubs, hangin with her sis, and her favorite… thinkin she’s Flower from Bambi. What a kind soul. We couldn’t have asked for a better dog he truly is a big part of our family now. Rose. (My real name is Miguel, Mikey is my nickname.) He can learn vicariously–just by watching our other dog, Rupert. Fast forward a week, I walked into my room to go to sleep and she was on the bed. In fact a crowd forms whenever we bring her out because her personality is so attractive. We took with to SC for a week in November, he had a great time. They finally have their last round of shots and can go out and about. Keep up the great work! You were so right when you said she will do well anywhere… she is so thankful to be in our home and just wants to love and be loved. This way we will get the prescriptions we need for heartworm and Tics and Fleas meds. He greets women and children with a wagging, curious tail. You all were there having an adoption day. We went outside and played, wrestled and just had a great time. home with me. Attached is a photo of her enjoying the sun as I write this e-mail to you. We can not thank you all enough for our new baby. We are thrilled! Adopted Polly year and half ago. If she wanted to get up and walk, then we would start moving, if not, we just sat there. Well he now weighs in at 55 lbs. I appreciate your time if you can remember anything about her. dogs have such great character and love us so unconditionally. It makes me wonder why anyone wouldn’t adopt an animal versus going through a breeder. They are funny. Wherever he goes he receives an automatic hug from everyone he meets as they cannot resist his teddy bear eyes and soft fur. He is everything you said he was and more just a sweet wonderful Shepherd. The Vet listened to her heart, lungs, did another heart worm test, gave her a parvo shot, and trimmed her nails. Now, however, even she is curious, adventurous, and loving the downtown lifestyle, just as much as Sadie. I have a huge yard to play in. At first he was a little picky, but then took right to it and eats it with no problem. We keep him on his leash inside to get him used to the rooms without getting into puppy trouble, but we have a feeling by this weekend he will have free roam. I just wanted to drop you a line during this Holiday season to say how grateful I am for the work you’re doing, and for bringing me two wonderful dogs. Only 1 out of 12 cats born ever find a home. Sorry my email is so long, but I just absolutely adore him, and I’ll always be grateful to you guys for saving him !! Weighed in at about 25 lbs. After she had gotten used to the leash and going on walks I took her to one of our old fenced in cattle pastures to see if she would try to run away from me off the leash. ride…. He stayed with me the whole time. We received the following story from one of your adopters and thought that you would like to see it. She has been with us for 1 year. He and I did quickly become buddies. We’re so happy to have him in our home!! He fits our family as though he’s always been here. I tossed and turned and imagined him outside working in the yard w/ me, going for walks, etc as my Abby had done. Sincerly, we will try and get you some more puppy food too. They got along instantly   They are the best of friends already! I just wanted to share some information about Duke & Daisy (Bart & Lisa). We spoil him wayyy too much as well I guess. They all think she is lucky to have been rescued, but I am more inclined to believe that my husband and I (and Spenser) are the lucky ones. Thank you all for all you’ve done to help us with adopting such amazing pets! She is learning to run a lot better previously could not keep up with the long haired Chihuahua she is too fast for her. Igloo now Maverick is loving life. Sadly, Beauregard — like all companion animals — got old. The neighbors get a kick out of him, they said they could watch him all day long! Her trainer told us she has a very good chance of achieving this goal. My dad is in the Army and now we live at Fort Knox, Kentucky. She’s just about 3.5 now. She has found the most wonderful home where she is adored and pampered. Giving him more love than we ever thought possible. I will send some pictures as soon as I get them transferred from my camera. It feels like she has been here always. Buddy said to say “hi, thanks for letting me go with Mike & Ginny O’Neill”. (I think the cut up veal and roast beef helped).