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.
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
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…
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
Look at Maggie and Molly
now!
now!
Sassy and Allie
Greetings from Miami! Our names are Sassy and Allie. We are sisters
who were rescued in Pennsylvania. In February, we were adopted by a
couple in Miami. They picked us up just before a major snow storm hit the
east coast. We all drove from Pennsylvania to Miami, FL. It was quite the
adventure and lots of fun. We are enjoying life in Miami – we love the
walks on the beach! And, we are quickly adjusting to life in a
condominium. We can’t believe how many new friends and “fans” we’ve
met here. People seem to really like us – but why not, we are quite
likeable, very friendly, and cute too! Being hairless, we enjoy the weather
in Miami.
So to those of you waiting for adoption, hang in there. For those of you
who are considering adopting Chinese Crested dogs, just ask our new
parents how loveable and wonderful we are. We know our new parents
would highly recommend adopting any of our Chinese Crested friends!
who were rescued in Pennsylvania. In February, we were adopted by a
couple in Miami. They picked us up just before a major snow storm hit the
east coast. We all drove from Pennsylvania to Miami, FL. It was quite the
adventure and lots of fun. We are enjoying life in Miami – we love the
walks on the beach! And, we are quickly adjusting to life in a
condominium. We can’t believe how many new friends and “fans” we’ve
met here. People seem to really like us – but why not, we are quite
likeable, very friendly, and cute too! Being hairless, we enjoy the weather
in Miami.
So to those of you waiting for adoption, hang in there. For those of you
who are considering adopting Chinese Crested dogs, just ask our new
parents how loveable and wonderful we are. We know our new parents
would highly recommend adopting any of our Chinese Crested friends!
| Please visit the link below to read about Moses, an amazing story that illustrates what a wonderful difference being rescued makes in the life of a dog: http://picasaweb.google.com/WVDean/Moses |
Moses before
Moses after