Darla the Rat Terrier

Hi! Three months after their adoption, I wanted to email you an update on how Charger and Darla are doing. They're both great dogs and so fun to watch when they play together. They love our backyard and spend a lot of time out there chasing squirrels and lizards. Though I have a few new holes in the lawn and lost a few pairs of shoes before I learned to shut my shoes away, we have adjusted and bonded together. Darla is such a cutey (rat terrier) and Charger is such a mellow couch potato. We have been going to obedience training classes for about a month and a half and they are making very good progress in sit, down, heel, stay and come. Darla loves chasing her stuffed toys. Between that and two walks every day, Darla has plenty of outlet for her never-ending energy. The kids in the neighborhood have discovered how much Charger loves attention and they always pet him when we go for our evening walk. Darla is still a little timid around kids, but is getting used to the older ones. Thanks to all of your volunteers for the loving care they gave to Darla and Charger while they were waiting to be adopted. I'd send a picture, but I don't have a camera, right now. Nancy

Donnell the Hound

It's been an exciting week-end with Donnell. I took him to petmart and bought him a new collar and leash and let him pick out some chew toys. Then we went to this big park and walked him around with our Husky. They are getting along good, just trying to get used to each other. He loves the big yard and has already picked out a few good nap spots. He seems to be happy and fitting in good with our family. Thank you again for everything.

Dudley The Senior Maltese

I adopted Dudley, Dudley The Senior Maltese He is a special needs dog, and we started fostering him when he was about 10 years old. He is BLIND and HEARTWORM POSITIVE; When we got him, his description was "I don't know who gave him this haircut, but remember, hair grows out!" He is the best natured dog we have ever known. The fact that he is blind doesn't bother him one bit. He is so fun and funny and such a happy little dog. He makes us laugh all the time and loves to snuggle. What he is lacking in eyesight, he makes up for with love and kisses. He came into this house nervous and shy, he was only supposed to be here temporarily to get him out of the crate and stretch his legs for awhile. Little did we know, he would grow to be such an important and meaningful part of our family. A dog that shows you that a having disability can be a joy and a blessing.

Deni ~ The little purr muffin

I have to say—Deni (now Daisy) and Fred (now Gatsby) are wonderful! Daisy is still rather shy and skittish but is slowly gaining confidence. She spent most of the first two or three days under our bed, but now seems quite comfortable with everything. She’s become the supervisor kitty for pretty much anything we do and has also logged a fair amount of lap hours. Gatsby, our adventure kitty, came out of the carrier with his tail up as soon as we let him out. He owned the place within a matter of hours! He is a bundle of mischief, she’s got her mischievous moments, and both of them get along very well together. Gatsby has visibly grown in the past two weeks we had him. My little kitten is becoming a cat. Daisy seems like she’ll always be a petite little thing. I’ve appended photos so you can see just how well they get along!

Daisey the Mountain View Cur

Hello All, Hopefully this story will end up in the right hands because I wasn't sure what address to use. Daisy (now known as Daze), was adopted at the Lake Mary PetSmart from Pet Rescue by Judy on 7/27/08. She was such a fearful creature and with the help of my other dog Nougat (pit bull mix), Daisy continues to emerge from her shell. We have worked diligently to try to desensitize Daisy from loud noises, fast movements and even her own shadow. It's a VERY slow process because she is one of the most stubborn dogs I have ever known. The morning seems to be the time she's chosen to be a the full fledged puppy she was never allowed to be. Even though she's two years old now, there's something about that time of day where she looks more like a VERY large kitten than a 60+ pound Mountain View Cur. I hope to catch her on video and send that along but she doesn't really care for cameras. However, I do have several shots I'd love to share with you. Other than a couple of bouts with a stomach ailment, she's been very healthy. She still has some fear factors but I believe she will conquer those as well. I just want to thank all of you for the work you continue to do and I am so happy about the new facility. I hope to come visit and volunteer at some point. Thank you to her foster parents for taking such wonderful care of Daze and thank you, Judy for my chance meeting with those eyes that burned their way into my heart. So much so in fact, when I first saw her I didn't want to leave her but I waited a week and talked with her foster parents and hoped she would still be available. I couldn't wait to return to the Lake Mary PetSmart. I walked in with my heart racing in anticipation and there she was. I brought my other dog Nougat along to see if they were a match. They've never had a single problem in getting along. In fact, Daze loves our four cats as well. She's a sweet soul and I am fortunate to be her forever home. I have attached some photos of Daze. Keep in mind she's not a fan of the camera so it's hard to make her look relaxed. I'm hoping to get her used to the camera as well. Thank you again and MANY blessings to you all, Wendy Wayne