Domino

Sep 30, 2014 | Happy Tails

Hello Gard,
I just wanted to tell you that domino is still doing great.  He has to be the friendliest dog ever.  He loves everyone and everything.  Its been about 2 years since we adopted him and just wanted to let you know how much we love him and how happy he is.  I have attached a picture of him and his friends we recently adopted the little chihuhua in the picture and we had a   sleepover with his cousins the little pug and the bulldog mix.  Every dog in this picture was adopted from shelters we thought you would like it.  Thanks again the venturelli family

Brody

Sep 30, 2014 | Happy Tails

hello,I adopted brody as a puppy 4 years ago from gard. He is my baby.very smart and protective.
He will not let me out of his sight for long, he even goes in the bathroom with me when I shower.
when I get home from work ,his face is in the window ..waiting for mommy.
as soon as I get in the door..he tells me all about his day..or he’s yelling at me.
he will sit in front me, look straight at me and talk..it’s the cutest thing ever.I wish I new what he was saying.
He has his way of telling me what he needs.if he wants to go out,he will go over to his leash and paw at it or bite it.
when he’s hungry he will get my attention and then go over to his bag of dog food and poke it with his nose.
if he wants to play he will drop a toy in front of me.
if he wants a treat or to be brushed he will look directly up at the shelf that they are on.
He knows the words ,go out…. ride…. camp….night night
plus the basic sit ,lay,shake,get up.if I say papa or sammy is home he will perk his ears and run to the window
and look for papa or my daughter. He knows his toys by name,duck,chicken,monkey,Frisbee,ball
and will get them from his toy box when told to,if only he would put them back.
He don’t bark ,unless someone’s at the door and he wont lick your face,unless I say kisses.
I hope we have many years together.I love him as my own boy.thank you for saving him and letting me adopt him.

Wendy brown
Bristol,VT

Nigel

Sep 30, 2014 | Happy Tails

A year ago, we adopted our Nigel from your shelter.  He is a cock-a-poo who came to us after you had removed him and others from a puppy mill.  I just thought I would keep you up-to-date about him.  We found him to be extremely fearful, mostly of tall people–men, especially, and my tall housekeeper.  We enlisted the dog behaviorist recommended by Case Vet Hospital, added a daily Prozac dose, and slowly, but surely, he is less and less timid.  He is uninterested in play with toys, but he carries his bed everywhere, placing it wherever our family is, and lying beside it, paw on the cushioned edge.  He carries his full dog dish in to rest next to the bed, and he then fetches a blanket which he places carefully in the area.  He proceeds to eat his dinner after setting up the nest.  He is mostly house-trained–except on rainy days, he stubbornly refuses to get wet… and even under an umbrella, he is not especially fond of going out.  He is great with other dogs, and we socialize him whenever possible.  He has warmed to my husband slowly, accepting goodies and treats from him, as suggested by Kevin, the dog trainer.  We had to have five teeth removed, but he has otherwise been healthy.  We have no knowledge of his actual age since the vet felt his tooth decay indicated an older dog than two.  He is smart, sassy, and we are definitely happy to have him.  I just wanted you to hear how one of your successful alumni is doing.  He is a beautiful fellow, and we really enjoy him.  I hope you are placing many of his friends since home care really is so good.  Doris Greenberg MD

Sweetie

Sep 30, 2014 | Happy Tails

Hi Joy, thought you might enjoy these picture of Sweetie (and Wylie)!  Sweetie absolutely loved winter and playing in the snow.  She’s doing really well and she plays with Wylie all the time.  She’s a good one for wet kisses in the morning!

Hope you and your dogs are well. All the best!

Maryelyn, Keith and Sweetie

Elbee

Sep 30, 2014 | Happy Tails

Hi Buff and Joy,

I just wanted to drop a hello and let you know that Elbee (the lil black lab mix) is doing GREAT!  She has adjusted well to the city life and is soooo smart.  In the last month, she has learned to sit, paw, lay down and is pretty much completely potty-trained!  She is such a lover and just wants to please us 🙂

Thank you for bringing her into my life and I am so happy to have her!  Here are some pictures of her – she is growing quickly.

All my best,

Kelle Adams