Success Stories

... Janine Allen ...

Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her.

I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she wouldn’t be afraid. As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view from a little accident I had in the back of my cage. I didn’t want her to know that I hadn’t been walked today. Sometimes the overworked shelter keepers get too busy and I didn’t want her to think poorly of them.

As she read my kennel card I hoped that she wouldn’t feel sad about my past. I only have the future to look forward to and want to make a difference in someone’s life.

She got down on her knees and made little kissy sounds at me. I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up against the bars to comfort her. Gentle fingertips caressed my neck; she was desperate for companionship. A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well.

Soon my kennel door opened and her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms.

I would promise to keep her safe.
I would promise to always be by her side.
I would promise to do everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes.

I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor. So many more are out there who haven’t walked the corridors. So many more to be saved. At least I could save one.

I rescued a human today.

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PATCHES

02.14.11
Patches is doing great. She is very sweet and loving and wants to be close by almost always. She is happiest when she gets to run and play. She had a couple of accidents in the house - 3 in the same room - but I think we solved it by keeping that room closed off for now and taking her out frequently until we can get in a regular routine. The kids are loving her and have been very gentle with her although we still keep a close eye on our 3 yr old. She loves to jump up and "hug" my husband and seems to know to only jump up on him.

PEG

02.14.11
Peggy is still the happiest boxer on the planet. She and her brother Bill are perfect siblings, they belong together. They go to the dog park 3 or 4 times a week and really enjoy it. We have to be careful when getting our keys out, can’t jingle them or we are attacked!!!! Sometimes we just bring them to get a plain and dry double cheeseburger, and every Saturday and Sunday they each get two slices of fresh bacon, and let me tell you, they know when it’s the weekend! Thanks again for giving us Peg.

HARLEY

02.14.11
We've had Harley for two months now and he is such a wonderful guy. His heartworm treatment is complete and his leg has healed well. He has a lot of energy and loves to dance around and play, especially with our other boxer girl, Leilani. The two are getting along great and they love to share everything; toys, chew bones, and beds and crates.

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