SUCCESS STORIES

So far in 2009 we have placed more than 100 dogs and cats into new loving homes.

Walter's new family:
I wanted to let you know Sir Walter is working out great, he is so easy and low key.  We walk twice a day morning and night. He loves being next to us all the time.  When our Granddaughter comes over she wants to take her toys but if she's sleeping he lays right next to her.  He loves going in the car for rides as well.  I saw the picture of Winston and wondered if he was the one that was mistaken for Walter.  He is really cute also.  Hope he finds a home.  Missed your opening but hope to stop by to see the new facility. Lisa

Bo's new family:
I sure hope you haven't forgotten about Bo! (I don't really see how you could have ;)) Well, I figured I'd better send you some pictures of him just so you know he's doing just great! We take him to the dog park all the time and wish you could see how much fun he has playing with all the other dogs there...And, soon after we brought him home, we found out how...gassy...he is--and we just find it hilarious.
He has definitely turned into a daddy's boy--and is more Eric's dog than 'our dog' and it's adorable.  He still thinks he's a lap dog sometimes too.  Every day he crawls up onto our laps on the couch and just lays there...anyway, just thought I'd drop a line to let you know he's doing great! Melissa and Eric

Jakes's new family:
Hello Deb and everybody at SCLP. I wanted to let you know that Jake is now a certified animal therapy dog with Paws for Friendship. He is such a stud. We plan on spending many days with people who need a friend.

Gunner's new family:
Hi Debora, we adopted Gunner 10 days ago.  He is now Riley Campbell. He is the sweetest boy.  He feels like he has been a part of our lives forever.  He loves running in our very large yard chasing sqirrrels and loves being at the lake and on the boat.  He has very good indoor manners, was taught to not get on furniture which is good as he is soooo big.  However we did teach him to get on our bed and now we have all 3 dogs sleeping with us at various times of the night. My husband loves him and they play all the time.  He begins obedience classes on Nov 3.  We just want him to respond to commands and be easier to walk. We love him and It appears he feels the same. Thank you for putting us together, I will send you some pics.  Marcie

Ace's new family:

Hi Debora,
  I just wanted to give you an update on Ace.  He's doing really really well!  He's very comfortable in the house, and with me.  He's become really affectionate within these past few weeks; he will come lay his head on my lap when I am studying, bring his toys over to me and bump me with his nose so I know he wants to play, and he sleeps on the bed with me now too - he's so cute I couldn't resist!  He gets all sorts of attention from my friends and has become really comfortable with them too.  His 'aunties' have bought him some toys - he is a big fan of stuffed animals, he loves to rip out all of the stuffing!!  He's hung out with my parents' beagle and they get along sooo well.  They will both go in my backyard and Ace will tease Sooner (the beagle) with a toy and then she will start chasing him in circles around the backyard.  They get tired, come to a dead halt and lie down, and then when he's ready, Ace will go tease her again so she will chase him.  I'm getting two more roommates this month so he'll have even more attention around the house.  He doesn't know it yet, but his aunties are coming over to help me give him a 'holiday bath' so he smells good!!  He still loves going on walks, no matter how cold it is!, and likes to run with me too.  I have some new pics of him on my camera - I will download them on my computer and email them to you.  I bought him a stuffed animal that says "I Love My Mommy" and I have a pic of him with it - it lasted about a day until his tore it apart :)  Well, that's all for now, let me know if you have any questions about him!  Oh, do you know when his birthday is?  Otherwise I'll just pick a day - we're going to have a fun little bday party for him!!!
Becca

Kelly & Shelby's new family:

I'm writting to you to give you an update on Kelly and Shelby. We've had them for alittle over a year now and they are enjoyning being dogs. They play ball and frisbee. They love helping out with all the farm chores. They help us round up the cows and horse. Kelly has been doing wonderful on her shots and her special food. All of her sores are gone. I will send you pictures. Thanks Lisa Marie

Rumer (now Sonja's) new family writes:

I'm voting every day. Just a quick note about the border collie you called Rumer. I renamed her Sanja and she is a jewel. She will probably have insecurity issues all her life but she gets better every day. Buddy, my big springer, was a great help as he accepted her immediately. She decided on her own one day that she didn't need to be on a leash to go out in the yard (fully fenced)and she and Buddy now run, play fight and terrorize the squirrels. She and Buddy have been good for each other since thier engergy levels are pretty equal. She's gentle and well behaved and she and Buddy are good friends with the children that live next door. The decision to adopt her was good for everyone. Buddy and I wouldn't know what to do without her around now. Take care and keep up the good work. Glenn

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

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.

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 PS. I think we are going to need a bigger boat

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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

P.S.  We've done perfect without 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

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!!