FRANKIE
We recently received a great update on a dog we adopted over a year ago to Judy from Amarillo, Texas. Read below and learn the story of Frankie (formerly known as McGuire.) We love our Happy Adoption Stories!
On 12-29-2009 I traveled to Duncan, OK from Amarillo, TX to adopt a dog called "McGuire" that I saw on your web site ." It was love at first sight for me, although the dog did not seem impressed with me.
After McGuire was neutered and shaved, I met two of your wonderful volunteers in Hollis, OK on January 7 to pick up my new family member. I changed his name to Frankie and he didn't seem to be offended.
The next day, Frankie had his first vet appointment and was found to be in great shape except for an ear infection for which he was treated.
Frankie graduated from obedience school in February, 2010. He was third in his class -- out of a class of three. I was proud of him for completing the course and even learning a "trick" as part of his final exam. He is a sweet and gentle boy and loving companion.
We walk (very fast) 1 1/2 miles a day -- weather permitting. The wind is the only thing that really holds us back, since he is prone to ear infections and his long ears fly up in this Texas wind.
The attached photo shows Frankie with me and my son this Christmas. Thank you for your web site where I first saw my sweet dog and we started on our journey together, and for the opportunity to meet your dedicated staff and volunteers.
Judy
Amarillo, TX
WASABI
The little Japanese Chin named Wasabi came in as a stray via Animal Control. His coat was in rough condition and he was missing some hair. But, nothing could slow down this little guy's optimistic & happy outlook on life. He was in our Shelter only a very short time before being spotted on Petfinder by Laurie. And, the rest, as they say, is history!
 Hi, all! After 3 weeks, I love Wasabi more and more! He's so full of energy! He's made himself quite at home and loves his new family very much! Much to my surprise, he didn't have any problem adjusting to the cats and they had no problem with him. It was like he had been here all along. He came to us completely un-house broke, but that took no time at all. He only had a few accidents and is now completely house broke. He goes to the door and scratches when he has to go. I'm so happy with him! The hair on his rear is growing back quickly and he's starting to get that Chin tail back already!
He has a dozen different chew toys and can't decide which one he wants to play with. He has to have at least 2 in bed every night and lays his head on his favorite one when he goes to sleep. He runs around the back yard at 100 mph a few times a day and its so fun to watch! He gets his little biscuits and likes to find places to "bury" them. I have treats "buried" all over the yard and the house. Too funny! In the morning, he remembers exactly where he "buried" them and retrieves them, one at a time. The first couple of nights,  I made him sleep in the kennel because of the house training issue. He figured out the nightly routine very quickly, though, and on the third night when I came out of the bathroom, he was sitting in the middle of my bed as if to say, "this is where I'm sleeping tonight"! He's been there since, and beats me to bed every night (with his toys!).
I just can't imagine why someone would abandon him, but I'm so glad they did. He is so social and shows no adverse affects from his past troubles. When people come to visit, he greets them with a wagging tail and bounces happily about until he gets a pat on the head. I love him SO MUCH! And I thank you with all my heart for hooking us up! He is truly a special little guy and I'm so lucky to have him!
LOUIE
Isn't Louie beautiful? Louie is a French Bulldog who came to the shelter in early summer, 2010 with a few health problems, but lots of spunk and lots of potential. A family from Tulsa, Oklahoma spotted Louie on Petfinders shortly after he came into the Shelter. A few emails, a few more pictures, a couple of phone conversations and that's all it took! Louie had his New People and his Forever Home! His new family have worked diligently to get his health back on track and make him a real member of their family.  They recently sent a progress report at the same time they sent these pictures ...
Louie is doing so much better. He has gained some weight, and his little personality is starting to come out more and more. He is an absolute joy to have. He is the best dog we have ever owned! Such a wonderful little guy, and he gets along great with our little girl.
 JETHRO
Hi everyone! I adopted Jethro the pomeranian from y'all about a month and a half ago and I wanted to give y'all an update! Well Jethro just didn't fit him so I renamed him Tsumalii. It's an African name and since he looks like a little lion I figured it fit. I also call him Clark Kent because I say he can fly like superman! He can jump an amazing length, whenever people come over we show them his trick. I'll put the ottoman about 4 feet from the couch and then call him and somehow he just flies through the air.
I was most worried about my 14 year old cat when I was thinking about getting a dog but Tsumalii and Leia get along very well! He even likes to lay with her sometimes. We found out he has seperation anxiety which ultimately just made us bond even faster because I couldn't leave him alone at home. My friends and sorority sisters have all elected him our official mascot because he is always with us (and he is just so cute).
He finally got fixed yesterday which was exciting. I worked at a vet's office for a year and I knew nothing bad was going to happen but I still cried when they had to take him from me. I picked him up today and he did so great! He got through his surgery like a champion!
 He loves to play fetch which is really wonderful because I've never had a dog who did. I could go on and on about how perfect he is so I think I should end now. I just wanted to let you know how happy I am to have him and that he is the perfect dog for me! I feel so fortunate that I found him on Petfinder and that he was still available when I called!
BAMBI
Bambi was found outside our shelter as a "drop off" one night as a very young pup. Her Left front leg was so mangled that it could not be saved. The Friends of the Humane Society chose to sponsor all her surgeries and care as there was just something so special about this pup whose determination was incredible. She was raised and fostered at June's house, one of the Friends members. June loved Bambi and cared for her every need, but soon realized that Bambi needed a family that could ultimately give her more.
Well! GREAT NEWS and a HAPPY TAIL! A wonderful family adopted Bambi - a family with four kids, two of whom have disabilities. We received this picture and the email below from Mrs. Gordon. It took a huge group effort to get this special dog her special forever home. The "Friends" foot the bill for her injuries as a pup, June fostered her for about 10 months, numerous others had time, love and care wrapped up in this dog, A wonderful family at Bark in the Park sponsored her and finally her Adoptive family found her (they also gave a monetary donation even though they didn't have to). Nice work everyone! Take a moment to enjoy a good success story! To read more about this story, go to: http://www.blackdogrescueproject.com/Dog-Rescue-Stories-Bambi.html
Hey all!
Just thought I would drop a line and let you know Bambi is doing well. We call her Roxy now, and she's so clever that she already knows its her name. She and my other dog Nikita (rat terrier mix) are getting along fine. They love to chase eachother around the yard. Roxy is somewhat obsessed with our cat Sasha who's not quite ready to come out of hiding, but that will work itself out in time! Roxy is every bit as patient with the boys (both 3!) As I expected. She is very loved and I am very grateful to have her in our family!!!
Thank you SCHS!!
Molly Gordon and Family
JAX
I just wanted to send a few pictures and let you know that Jax (formerly known as Hank) is doing great! He is the sweetest dog. He loves giving kisses, not only to people, but to his new sister Tink. She humors him and lets him lick her on the nose. In return, he lets her chew on his ears.
I couldn't have imagined a better dog as a playmate for her. They love to chase each other in the back yard and play tug with the toys. We've already had many stuffed animals dismembered by their antics.
Jax is so good natured and easy going that he settled in very quickly. As you can see from the pictures, he has already made himself at home. He and Tink have taken over my favorite chair and our bed, even though there are 6 doggie beds scattered throughout the house for them to lay on.
I'm trying to get more pictures. The only problem - he doesn't like to stand still. Also, once the weather warms up, and the snow melts, I'll send some pictures of him playing in the yard.
Thank you and your staff for giving him such good care and love in the four months that you had him.
Your efforts made it easy for him to go to a new home. We already love him, and think he'll be happy in his forever home here in Colorado.
Rosalie
WE LOVE BAILEY!!
Thank you so much for saving Bailey from Animal Control, we are so happy she is part of our family! Bailey is the sweetest dog; her favorite thing is snuggin’ on the couch. It took her about a week to settle in and get comfortable and start playing, but now she is crazy for toys. Bailey has also turned into a squirrel hunting dog and she has been known to be a cat chaser on occasion. She gets along great with her siblings, even the cats. We couldn’t have asked for a better addition to the family!
Lindsey & Brice
Bailey, Rusty, Jack, & Riley
DOG GOES TO TENNESSEE
Abby, a 1 yr old Standard Poodle goes home to Clinton, Tennesse! First, she was going to fly but she was too tall for her carrier, then a wonderful group called Royal Pet Delivery out of Atlanta, Georgia just happened to be returning from the midwest and picked her up and delivered her to her new home in Tennesee. The new owner called us as soon as Abby arrived, very pleased with her new family addition.
PUDDLES GOES TO ANAHEIM
Countrytime (Puddles), a 4 month old Coon Hound goes home to Anaheim California! The Rodriguez Family found her on our Petfinder website and fell in love immediately. They spent the weekend traveling by car to our shelter where they were greeted by shelter employees and Puddles herself. They made a perfect match! On the side..We happened to change her name to Puddles after we got to know her peronality here at the shelter. When asking the Rodriguez's about their previous animals is was quite the coincidence when we found out their last dog's name was in fact, "Puddles". Some things are just meant to be.
SARAH GOES EAST!
Another dog travels East! Sarah, a German Shepherd/Airdale mix flies to Pembroke, New Hampshire. Her new family (the Arika's) found Sarah on the Petfinder site and contacted us in regards to adopting and helping transport her. We were able to get her to the the Oklahoma City airport where she relaxed in her travel kennel until take off. She arrived safely in New Hampshire that afternoon and was immediately welcomed into her new family. After checking in a few weeks later, the Arika's report that they couldn't have asked for a better dog, she gets along great with the family and is very much enjoying her New England lifestyle!
HAPPY KITTENS, ADOPTED BY MATT AND CHRISTY HARRIS
My husband and I adopted 2 kittens from your shelter yesterday 9/4/09, and I just wanted to say that they are the 2 most precious kitties!! I just had to have my 16 year-old best friend euthanized in August and these two will be a great addition to my fur family!!
MOLLY FINDS LOVE
 Adopted a pup from you guys a couple years ago. Little black and white border collie mix that you guys had named Skye.
Her name is Molly now and she has turned out to be a wonderful dog. When we first got her we had some trouble with her chewing up a couple pair of sandles, but she gave up on that very quickly and has never been a problem since. We were able to leave her unattended way sooner than the other dog we had at the time because she just never did anything she wasn't supposed to. She loves playing with her fuzzy toys and slinging them around like she's trying to kill them. She's very loving and is content to just be close to us.
Anyways, thought you guys might like a couple pics of her for your success stories.
This one (on the left) was taken not long after we got her ... We thought it was really funny. We caught her outside playing in the mud/water. The look she's giving just screams, "I'm not bad." hehe
This one was taken a couple weeks ago. This is her in her favorite spot, right in front of the couch so she can lick our feet and get loved while we watch TV.
ANGEL
When this darling border collie was dropped off at the shelter, a note was found secured tightly under her collar. It read:
My Name is Angel
I'm 2 yrs old. My birthday is April the 15th . I'm fixed and I have all my shots, they're good till June 2010. I'm good with children and I've lived in the open country all my life. My perants lost there income so they no longer can aford to take care of me. I need a good and Healthy life to live and someone who can take care of me. I'm house Broken so I won't potty every where and like I said I love children and I love to be loved. I know my perants are going to miss me but they are having it very rough. They chose to feed me instead of them Self. So Please help me find a good Home. "I'M SORRY"
You can imagine how this story touched our hearts & we think about this family often. We hope things have gotten better for them and we hope they have checked our website and know that ... Angel has been adopted to a wonderful family and will live in the country ...
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