Happy Endings and Success Stories
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This is Amy shortly after she escaped
life in the puppy mill and came into
rescue. Her skin was a mess, she was
very timid and wary, and she had no
idea how to play. She crawled around
the house and hid behind the furniture.
life in the puppy mill and came into
rescue. Her skin was a mess, she was
very timid and wary, and she had no
idea how to play. She crawled around
the house and hid behind the furniture.
And this is Amy now-running,
playing, confident and full of joy.
You would never know that she
was the same dog, would you??
playing, confident and full of joy.
You would never know that she
was the same dog, would you??
This is the difference
that rescue makes!
that rescue makes!
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Maggie and Molly spent their entire lives in a windowless shed
in someone's back yard. When the owners found out they
were being investigated for animal cruelty, they dumped all of
their animals, including these beautiful girls. Fortunately,
someone cared enough to take them from the owner and
contact Rescue. Maggie and Molly were adopted by one of
our members and have been living the high life ever since.
They are pampered and adored, as all animals should be.
in someone's back yard. When the owners found out they
were being investigated for animal cruelty, they dumped all of
their animals, including these beautiful girls. Fortunately,
someone cared enough to take them from the owner and
contact Rescue. Maggie and Molly were adopted by one of
our members and have been living the high life ever since.
They are pampered and adored, as all animals should be.
This is Tillie, a Chinese Crested/Yorkie cross.
She was picked up as a stray, pregnant,
malnourished and heartworm-positive. After
treatment, she was adopted by one of our
members and is now a healthy, happy queen
of her universe. She shares her home with
her two Crested brothers, Q and Roo. Roo
was a prior show dog whose career was
ended due to chronic skin problems, at which
time he was put up for adoption. There are
many reasons that dogs come into rescue,
but the outcome is always the same-a new
beginning and a new chance at happiness.
She was picked up as a stray, pregnant,
malnourished and heartworm-positive. After
treatment, she was adopted by one of our
members and is now a healthy, happy queen
of her universe. She shares her home with
her two Crested brothers, Q and Roo. Roo
was a prior show dog whose career was
ended due to chronic skin problems, at which
time he was put up for adoption. There are
many reasons that dogs come into rescue,
but the outcome is always the same-a new
beginning and a new chance at happiness.
Tillie and Roo
Q
My last person didn't have much time for me. She knew that I
really wanted to be with people more often than she could be
with me, so she made the hard decision to turn me over to
rescue. She contacted Bare Paws Rescue and I went to a
foster home where I got veterinary care, good food, a big bed to
sleep in, and people who were around for me. I gained weight
and started playing-life was good.
One day, a wonderful forever home was found for me. I have
gone to live there, and I am happier than I ever dreamed
possible. I have people who love me very much and there is
always someone to cuddle with. I sleep in the big warm bed
under the covers at night and spend my days lounging in the
sunshine-I feel like the luckiest little guy on earth. Life is very
good indeed.
really wanted to be with people more often than she could be
with me, so she made the hard decision to turn me over to
rescue. She contacted Bare Paws Rescue and I went to a
foster home where I got veterinary care, good food, a big bed to
sleep in, and people who were around for me. I gained weight
and started playing-life was good.
One day, a wonderful forever home was found for me. I have
gone to live there, and I am happier than I ever dreamed
possible. I have people who love me very much and there is
always someone to cuddle with. I sleep in the big warm bed
under the covers at night and spend my days lounging in the
sunshine-I feel like the luckiest little guy on earth. Life is very
good indeed.
Mojo
A couple of months ago, I was chatting with Sue and questioned how one can have more
than one dog, wondering if they are actually willing to share a mommy. I have my hairless
angel who is not 15 months old and was and remains as human as possible. Someone
else had asked me if I was interested in adopting a gorgeous pair of hairy hairless
brothers. They were beyond gorgeous and their furnishings were the best I have ever
seen. But, I wrote to Sue and said, after getting the boys all together, it just feels like it
would always be “them” and River, my boy. She responded, “I have a feeling that the
right, needy little one will soon come into your life.” Lo and behold, just a couple months
later, she asked me if I would consider fostering a Powder Puff, believing that I was only
interested in another hairless. But, hearing that he was only a puppy and feeling
compelled to reach out to a little one who never had a forever home, I knew, even before
seeing his pic, that this was going to be my new baby and River’s brother. And, sure
enough, River welcomed him immediately into the family. They are best of friends and
River has done what I was unable to do, train Jasper. The first couple of nights, Jasper
wanted to get up, in the middle of the night and play with River. This worked for two
nights, but River is a super-sleeper so the third night, he gave Jasper “what for,” and
Jasper immediately went back to sleep and never gets up before us now☺ Also, I couldn’t
get him to use a pee pad and when I totally gave up, I literally asked River to help and
help, he did. I put pads all over the staircase landing and River crumbled all but one
up…..yep, that is the one that Jasper uses. They are so smart that it is almost frightening.
But, most importantly, I love this little guy and he has continuously broken down his fears
and loves me back. He and River are inseparable and, together, we are a very, very
happy family. There is no greater joy than opening up your heart to a “child” in need and
the gratitude that “child” gives back is priceless. Thank you so very much, Sue, for
bringing this wonderful little boy to us☺
Diane
than one dog, wondering if they are actually willing to share a mommy. I have my hairless
angel who is not 15 months old and was and remains as human as possible. Someone
else had asked me if I was interested in adopting a gorgeous pair of hairy hairless
brothers. They were beyond gorgeous and their furnishings were the best I have ever
seen. But, I wrote to Sue and said, after getting the boys all together, it just feels like it
would always be “them” and River, my boy. She responded, “I have a feeling that the
right, needy little one will soon come into your life.” Lo and behold, just a couple months
later, she asked me if I would consider fostering a Powder Puff, believing that I was only
interested in another hairless. But, hearing that he was only a puppy and feeling
compelled to reach out to a little one who never had a forever home, I knew, even before
seeing his pic, that this was going to be my new baby and River’s brother. And, sure
enough, River welcomed him immediately into the family. They are best of friends and
River has done what I was unable to do, train Jasper. The first couple of nights, Jasper
wanted to get up, in the middle of the night and play with River. This worked for two
nights, but River is a super-sleeper so the third night, he gave Jasper “what for,” and
Jasper immediately went back to sleep and never gets up before us now☺ Also, I couldn’t
get him to use a pee pad and when I totally gave up, I literally asked River to help and
help, he did. I put pads all over the staircase landing and River crumbled all but one
up…..yep, that is the one that Jasper uses. They are so smart that it is almost frightening.
But, most importantly, I love this little guy and he has continuously broken down his fears
and loves me back. He and River are inseparable and, together, we are a very, very
happy family. There is no greater joy than opening up your heart to a “child” in need and
the gratitude that “child” gives back is priceless. Thank you so very much, Sue, for
bringing this wonderful little boy to us☺
Diane
Jasper
Jasper and his new brother River
Sweet Roo crossed
the Rainbow Bridge
on 5/6/09. He was
blessed to have
enjoyed a long, happy
life with his mom Gail.
the Rainbow Bridge
on 5/6/09. He was
blessed to have
enjoyed a long, happy
life with his mom Gail.
Macy
Hi, my name is Macy. My former owner took me to a dog shelter and left me.
They said I was un-trainable. I am not sure what that means but I was very
scared there and did not understand what I had done that was so wrong.
Soon this really great lady named Maria rescued me from there. I was still
scared but it was better than that shelter. She took me for a long ride. I didn’t
know where I would end up. All of a sudden we stopped in this lot and then
next thing I knew, this other lady was taking me away.
This new lady called herself Mommy, she held me and petted me and talked
to me all the way. I snuggled in and enjoyed the attention and the ride.
When we stopped, she told me that I was at my new home and that she was
my new forever Mommy! (unofficially of course).
I met my two new sisters, Casey and Ellie Mae-they are Standard Poodles.
(Ellie is from a rescue, too.) We got along right away. Mommy said it was like
we had been together forever. I was still pretty nervous about everything, but
my new sisters were pretty cool and I was given food and water and a great
fenced-in yard. I had my own crate with a nice blanket to sleep in the first
night. Within a couple days I settled in and my new sisters and I played and
played and played. Mom watched us real close because she said she was
scared Ellie would get too rough with me, but we love to play. I get on the
couch or chair or wherever and Ellie stands on the floor.
A couple days after being here we went camping! I love camping! That’s
when Mom started letting me sleep in the bed…now I lounge in bed on the
mornings Mom doesn’t have to work. I get to go with Mommy all the time and
she holds me 'til I want to get down. She says her house is suffering 'cause
she can’t clean with me on her hip.
My new Dad makes fun of Mom and me, he says I am stuck on her and he
will have to pluck me out if she stops too fast. I am not sure what that
means….All I know is I love to ride on the riding mower with Mom, get in the
pool, or go for walks-as long as I am with Mom, I am good.
Mom wishes I could tell her why I am so scared of strange people and
parking lots, but she says I don’t ever have to worry about being mistreated
again. Mom takes me a lot of places and says I will get better with time. Mom
has made me a shopping bag of new clothes including a Halloween
costume. Life is good…Thanks Bare Paws Rescue…Sue and Maria…
They said I was un-trainable. I am not sure what that means but I was very
scared there and did not understand what I had done that was so wrong.
Soon this really great lady named Maria rescued me from there. I was still
scared but it was better than that shelter. She took me for a long ride. I didn’t
know where I would end up. All of a sudden we stopped in this lot and then
next thing I knew, this other lady was taking me away.
This new lady called herself Mommy, she held me and petted me and talked
to me all the way. I snuggled in and enjoyed the attention and the ride.
When we stopped, she told me that I was at my new home and that she was
my new forever Mommy! (unofficially of course).
I met my two new sisters, Casey and Ellie Mae-they are Standard Poodles.
(Ellie is from a rescue, too.) We got along right away. Mommy said it was like
we had been together forever. I was still pretty nervous about everything, but
my new sisters were pretty cool and I was given food and water and a great
fenced-in yard. I had my own crate with a nice blanket to sleep in the first
night. Within a couple days I settled in and my new sisters and I played and
played and played. Mom watched us real close because she said she was
scared Ellie would get too rough with me, but we love to play. I get on the
couch or chair or wherever and Ellie stands on the floor.
A couple days after being here we went camping! I love camping! That’s
when Mom started letting me sleep in the bed…now I lounge in bed on the
mornings Mom doesn’t have to work. I get to go with Mommy all the time and
she holds me 'til I want to get down. She says her house is suffering 'cause
she can’t clean with me on her hip.
My new Dad makes fun of Mom and me, he says I am stuck on her and he
will have to pluck me out if she stops too fast. I am not sure what that
means….All I know is I love to ride on the riding mower with Mom, get in the
pool, or go for walks-as long as I am with Mom, I am good.
Mom wishes I could tell her why I am so scared of strange people and
parking lots, but she says I don’t ever have to worry about being mistreated
again. Mom takes me a lot of places and says I will get better with time. Mom
has made me a shopping bag of new clothes including a Halloween
costume. Life is good…Thanks Bare Paws Rescue…Sue and Maria…
Yetti
I wasn't really looking for another dog. Losing Roo in May was sad for
me and for the dogs, especially Q. Roo had lived a good long life and
had always been a happy boy, even after his health declined. Q had
grown up with Roo around and missed him a lot. When Sue asked me to
foster Yetti I said yes, but I also said if he fit in well with my dogs I would
want to adopt him.
After a long weary day in the car, Yetti and I arrived home. He spent the
first couple of days in the TV room with short intros to the rest of the
crew and adapted very quickly to our schedule and house routines. He
and Q have become friends and he has fit himself into the family as if
this was always his home. We've made it official and Yetti is now in his
forever home with Q, Tillie and Groucho as his pack buddies.
I'm sure little Roo reached out from the summerlands and nudged a bit
with a paw to move things along since he knew Q was missing him. Yetti
is another sweet happy boy and I'm glad he found his way to our home.
me and for the dogs, especially Q. Roo had lived a good long life and
had always been a happy boy, even after his health declined. Q had
grown up with Roo around and missed him a lot. When Sue asked me to
foster Yetti I said yes, but I also said if he fit in well with my dogs I would
want to adopt him.
After a long weary day in the car, Yetti and I arrived home. He spent the
first couple of days in the TV room with short intros to the rest of the
crew and adapted very quickly to our schedule and house routines. He
and Q have become friends and he has fit himself into the family as if
this was always his home. We've made it official and Yetti is now in his
forever home with Q, Tillie and Groucho as his pack buddies.
I'm sure little Roo reached out from the summerlands and nudged a bit
with a paw to move things along since he knew Q was missing him. Yetti
is another sweet happy boy and I'm glad he found his way to our home.
Tillie
Maggie
Molly
