SUCCESS STORIES

We placed 81 dogs and a few cats into new loving homes in 2007! Click on the image to the right to see the faces of those who now have homes.

We make every effort to ensure our dogs are physically and mentally sound and ready to add joy and fun to your family. They live with us -- in our homes until they find YOU. We promise to disclose any known problems or characteristics we know about -- both the good and the bad if there is any.

However, we cannot guarantee that you will not encounter any behavioral issues, though our selection process should minimize the likelihood of these. If you have concerns about your pet after adopting from us please bring it to our attention, and we can work through it with you. Two of our Board Members are Certified Dog Trainers and work on animal behavior issues with owners.

We can help you become the pack leader in your home!

Fritz's writes:

Hi Debora,
Thank you so much for giving me such a wonderful home!  
I live on a farm with cows, cats and even guineas (birds).  I have so much area to run around on the farm.  I get to do chores with my Dad and go for walks with my Mom.  I even learned how to play fetch.  My friends, Stitches and Baylee, come over to play with me quite often.  The puppy in me comes out once and awhile, because I get so excited to be here.  Doggy kisses to say thanks!

Festus

My parents:
Willie & Aggie Shonka

Rylee's new family writes:

Rylee and Sammy are getting along wonderfully. The two of them have been playing together a lot which has made them best friends.  We've been taking 20 min walks (pretty cold to go much longer) every day.  Both of them have even begun sleeping in our bed at night.  Right after the whole family has dinner, the two pups start to follow Mom and Dad around.  They both sit in the middle of the group when we read bedtime stories and follow us from room to room as we perform our nightly tuck-ins.  Then, when we're relaxing on the couch they lay at our feet (or laps if we let them) and "lead" us to bed at night.  Our queen size bed is now much more cramped with both of them!

Rylee is a wonderful girl.  She has really folded in to our family quite nicely. We have some photos I'll send once I download them from the camera.

Jade and Rutger's (who is now Jack) new family writes:

Just thought I would send some pictures. Jade and Jack are doing great and just about have us trained, By the way Rutger just didn’t work for me, so now he is Jack. There have been a few challenges but its getting better. They thought we needed a new couch, we had read the book, all the shoes were almost too small, and the screen was in Jacks way he just wanted to say Hi to the mailman. We are going to have to tip the newspaper boy and Kim needed a new jacket anyway.

Jade came to us at a time when we needed her and I think she needed us. Jack is a big loveable bear that lies under the kitchen table on my feet. Jack and Jade are real buddies and have a great time in the yard. We have yet to figure out how all four of us can sleep in the same bed, but they keep trying.
Dave, Kim, Emily, Alison, Jade and Jack Brodahl
PS. I think we are going to need a bigger boat

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Duke's new family writes:

I'm not just saying this, but Duke is fitting in awesomely with me in the apartment, and is sooo good with the boys.  They just love playing fetch with him.  Now that  he's adjusted, he's just so obedient with playing fetch like you taught us, and he even listens to my little Jacob just as much as he listens to me.  The boys love him.  I still haven't gotten my king-size bed here yet, but some friends are moving it over today.  So far he's been sleeping with me on the couch (which takes some flexibility on both our part!), or when my oldest son was here this weekend and I made him a bed on the floor, Duke would take turns sleeping with me or going and laying right alongside my son on the floor.  He's had no accidents, and we walk about 3 times a day for about 20 minutes, and those walks will increase once I get these last things done to complete my move to this new apartment.  He's eating regularly now, which I was worried about at first, but I think he was just adjusting.  Everybody thinks he is just a beautiful dog, which he is.  The only thing is he wants to play ALL the time, but I'm training him to lie down and he knows what that means, I can tell, he just has to get more obedient about it, which I think he will.  He's doing great on a leash.  When I say, "Go potty", he immediately starts looking for a place, so he knows to do that right away when we go out and then we can enjoy our walk.  He's gone on a couple of car rides and lies down in the back with his head on the little console between the front seats.  I'm taking him to the dog run this evening so he can really run and fetch for a long time and give him that really good exercise and fun.  I seriously don't think we could've gotten a better dog to ease my loneliness and also give my kids the childhood experience of having a great dog that we hope will be with us for a long, long time.  

I know I've written a lot, but I just wanted to share how pleased  I am with Duke and I thought you would get a kick out of the details of how he's been and how well he just fits in here.  He knows his place here, that I'm boss, and even obeys my littles one, like I said.  We're already in love with him and he loves on us so much.  Thank you so much for him.  I'll keep you updated and I will get pictures taken once I find out which box my digital camera is in!  All my family in Texas want pics of him with me and the boys, too.  So they'll be on their way shortly!  Didn't mean to write a book, but be assured we're doing great!
Lynlee

Nibble's new family writes:

Hi Debora,
Here are some pics of Nibbles.  He is quite photogenic! Within the last week we have learned to fetch, play tug-o-war with Deuce and to go to the door when we have to potty!  New developments everyday.  He loves playing the snow too...he roots around in it like a pig and sometimes he'll even roll in it!  He is always doing something funny.  Just the other day he almost had me in tears laughing when he was playing with a toy that had a squeeker in it.  He was flopping around like a fish on the floor with this toy, and everytime it would squeek he would jump and go hide behind a chair, peek out, run back to it, make it squeek, only to scare himself all over again!!  And this went on for 20 minutes or better!
Hope all is well with you!
Katie Wishall

P.S.  We've dont perfect with out the crate.  Nibbles only likes to play with his toys while we're out.....every single one of them!  They're all over the house when we get home:)

Hunter's writes:

Dear Debora,
I thought I would just drop you a note and let you know how things were going.

I came to visit over the 4th of July and decided to stay.  Except I didn't know how it would be with my two new cat friends, but they are okay.

Mom and I have had lots of talks about stuff I shouldn't get into like trash cans, toliet paper and paper towels.  But we decided that the trash can always be picked up and hey you can still use paper towels and toliet paper that have my teeth holes in them.

I am sending a couple of pictures just so you can see I am okay. I was getting to eat my food where I wanted to, but for Christmas I got a brand shiny new dog dish thats off the ground, so I have to eat in the kitchen now

When I am really good, I get to take my naps in bed, otherwise I have to take them on my pillow.I get to go for rides and when the weather is nice, I get to have the window rolled down.

And you know what my mom makes me do, we have to go for walks even when it is cold outside.  I really don't like these I would rather be inside where it is warm!  And the best part, I get lots of hugs and kisses and of course treats, so I am really happy and glad you let me come here.

Thanks for all the care and love you gave me when I was with you.  It made me a really good dog in my new home. I will talk to you later.  
Hunter

Shasta's new family writes:

Debora, we want you to know that Shasta is doing great and we just love her so much.  She has settled in really well and all the dogs get along great!  Thank you for all your wonderful and important work.  You all do so much and many of us are keeping you and all your four legged friends in our prayers!
Kerry and Steve - Jake, Duke, and Shasta

ps - Shasta is official - she has her own Christmas stocking now!

Oliver's new family writes:

Oliver and I just wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy Howl - idays!

Touhy's new family writes:

Hi Debora and family!
HO! HO! HO!  Just wanted to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!! Attached is our Christmas picture with Santa Paws. Touhy is so delightful...he is the best dog and a wonderful addition to our family.  Touhy and Beryl play non-stop for hours all day long...just two boys playing and having lots of fun.
Enjoy the holiday season!!!  Cheers...Carol Rogers

Bella's new family writes:

Hi Debora - just wanted to wish you Merry Christmas and thank you for the past year with Bella. This time last year we didn't have Bella and were still very down about the loss of Duke and Daisy. This Christmas is very different as we celebrate with our very loveble girl.

I've attached a photo of how you remember Bella and the beautiful adult girl she is now. It was taken here on the farm and I think it is so good.

I hope these photos are a reminder that the work you are doing is wonderful and it is changing people and dog‘s lives for the better.
Merry Christmas!!