Sep 24, 2014 | Happy Tails
Good Afternoon,
I just wanted to reach out and give you an update on one of the pets we adopted from your organization back in February of 2009.
We had the opportunity to adopt Gracie, a beautiful Labrador retriever mix, and she has been a joy every day since we have had her! She was 5 to 6 weeks old when your organization drove her up to Connecticut, which was a very long ride for both her and your wonderful driver, Wanda!
From the moment we saw her, the feeling of gratitude and love we already had for Gracie was incredible. It makes me wonder why anyone wouldn’t adopt an animal versus going through a breeder. The act of adopting her has strengthen our bond with Gracie and has brought such a source of joy and happiness to our family. I truly believe that the animal adoption process is the only way to go, and we are already planning to give Gracie a sibling from your organization in a few years!
I wanted to thank all of your volunteers and the organization itself for all the hard work and effort you all do on a daily basis, and I can imagine that at times it can be thankless. Please let me know whatever I can do up here in Massachusetts to help support GARDonline, and I will continue spreading the word to everyone I know interested in a pet.
Thank you once again, and keep fighting for these animals!
– Brent
(Here are a few pics over the past year, starting with the original picture you posted)
Sep 24, 2014 | Happy Tails
Dear Joy,
Early last Summer we adopted Bear. We live in MA and after a couple of false starts we finally made the connection and picked him up. He was pretty scared but loveable. Weighed in at about 25 lbs. He spent the two hour drive home sitting on my lap. Bear was about 5 months old. He is a beautiful Chow mix. Now at 1 year old he weighs in at 55 lbs. And has claimed our youngest miniature schnauzer as his personal toy. They love each other. My daughter and I love him too. He is with her tonight at her child care job He really looks like a chow but has saddest looking eyes and howl, so thinking some hound dog in there.
I had been looking to adopt a dog in need for quite awhile but when I saw Bear’s picture, I knew that he was the one and still is. Thank you!
Sep 24, 2014 | Happy Tails
This is Sunny – she was one of the puppies chosen to appear on Puppy Bowl VI on Animal Planet:
Hi Joy!
We’ve been watching Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl! She’s a (sleepy) celebrity! We’ve been so very happy and grateful to have such a wonderful pup in our home. Here’s a pic of her at about 8pm on the evening of my daughter’s bday sleepover..look familiar?! Other pic is with my daughter Hanna at a puppy kindergarten class. Hope all is well. I’ll stay in touch.
Janice
Sep 24, 2014 | Happy Tails
Nutmeg was one of the puppies chosen for Puppy Bowl VI on Animal Planet:
Hi, here are some recent photos of Nutmeg, as you requested. She’s happy, active, and a great new addition to our family! Thanks for everything
Sep 24, 2014 | Happy Tails
Hi Joy, Just wanted to let you know how much we all love “Max”. He has really done well. We are working on house training and he has caught on pretty fast. Didnt do real well with everyone gone yesterday, but that is to be expected…..so we know what to do next time we are all gone. He’s not sure about the horses so he keeps his distance. He gets along well with all the dogs but the female Husky “Natasha” she tends to put everyone in their place, lol He adores the grandkids and wants everyone to pet and love on him. Not sure why he has adopted sleeping in our bed under the cover? lol Yes he pushes the cover around until he can get under the blanket and down he goes to lay his head on my leg and curl up for the nite.
Thank you for your patience the other day, sure wish I lived closer to work with Curly…..I think I made the right choice. Thanks again, Gisele B.
Sep 24, 2014 | Happy Tails
In the snow! We went to New Hampshire this weekend and he had a blast and met a new friend who was also adopted from Georgia! Enoy!
Wendy
Sep 24, 2014 | Happy Tails
Hello!
We wanted to share with you how much we love Pete and how well he has fit right into our family. He is growing (over 70 pounds now!) and thriving here on Cape Cod and absolutely loves the snow and chasing sea gulls on the beach! Pete has a love of the woods as well and loves racing down the trails of the local state park, stopping to investigate every interesting tree, bush, and rock. He and our 2 year old lab Marcie were instant buddies and love curling up together on their dog bed or any other soft comfortable surface they can reach, as well as playing tag in the back yard. Pete tap dances around when its time for his meals and adores our two children who use him as a soft fluffy pillow!
Wherever he goes he receives an automatic hug from everyone he meets as they cannot resist his teddy bear eyes and soft fur. We are proud to tell people he came to us from your organization and they, like us, are shocked that such a beautiful and loving dog could have been so thoughtlessly tossed out. Thank you for saving Pete and bringing him to us, he is the perfect addition to our family and he now has the life every dog deserves!
Liz and Shawn
Sep 24, 2014 | Happy Tails
Hi Joy
Thank you sooo much for letting my have Waterboy be a part of my family. I have named him Sandler and he comes when I call him that. He is doing really well and has already made a few friends! He’s a very snuggly boy and he got more toys and treats than you can imagine from family and friends!! He’s stocked up for a long time! He loves his walks and the SNOW!! Gizmo, my sisters dog, has been playing in the snow with him when we go outside. They got along instantly 😉 They are the best of friends already! I will keep you up to date if you would like. I’ve attached a few pictures from his first few nights in his new home. He loves the couch! HAHA
Wendy
Sep 24, 2014 | Happy Tails
Dear GARD,
I adopted a dog from your shelter a week ago Thursday. His name was Spider (I have re-named him Sydney). He is a wonderful addition to our family and is settling in nicely and quickly learning his house manners. When we first got him he was terrified in the car, and after many short car rides (and accompanying treats and affection) he’s finally able to ride in the car without shaking.
Thank You,
Carol M
Sep 24, 2014 | Happy Tails
Joy:
Pam asked me to send you a picture of Nia, our rescue poodle you called Angel.
Katie the yorkshire and Nia are getting along very well and Nia has settled in FOREVER.
Thank you for all you do.
