[heidiann]

We adopted both Onyx and Topaz.

We got Onyx from the Humane Society, she was just a puppy and the last available female in her litter. Her name there was Opal. lol We got her in 2000 and she'll be 8 this year.

We got Topaz from a classified ad on Petfinder. He was listed as a pure border collie...however, I think he's Aussie....so we're calling him that. His name was Barron when we adopted him. He was 4 months I think...maybe a bit older.

I don't have any pictures of Onyx as a pup...well, I have plenty, but they're on floppy disks (I had a Sony Mavica at the time) and my computer doesn't have an A drive. lol

Here's a picture of Topaz on the day we got him.


Here's Onyx and Topaz a few days after we got Topaz


Here they are now.

[Chindo_Gae_Cerberus]

Well, seeing as how I foster. I'll just speak about the 2 dogs I have ADOPTED thus far.

Jin-Sook (beautiful jewel):
She was found chained up, abandoned, emaciated outside in Baltimore City when Animal Control took her.
She was adopted by a family around 6 months of age but they were unable to stop her from her constant escaping.
I stepped in and offered to foster this dog for her and fell in love, ended up keeping her for myself around 9 months of age.
She's now almost 35 months old =)

Kyung-Soon (gentle and honored):
She was turned into a high kill shelter around 2 months of age.
I saw her listing online and volunteered to foster her.
In an odd turn of events the previous foster parent showed up at my door step late one night to leave the dog with me (she had to flee the state immediately).
I said ok, and with in days I knew that I had to keep her, it was just "right".
She will be 2 years old in 3 weeks!

[JenTN]

Bo came from a kill-shelter, but was lucky to have a foster mom for his mommy and her litter. He was the last of the litter, I'm guessing cause he was the biggest. I fell in love immediately. For some reason "Bo" stuck out in my head before I met him, and it seems to fint his perpetually-depressed looking face

[bella's Mum]

Bella shes 4months, her and littermates were found at 4 weeks alone and brought in to the shelter, she was one of six! but only three made it to eight weeks, we were told lab collie but there is no way she is! shes still tiny! shes a very lucky lady,

[sobreeze]

I too do rescue and foster a lot of dogs I have 9 dogs of my own of that 6 are rescue.

Sherman is like a son to me my little boy got him as a very small 4 week old pup from a livestock action . He has only known love . He is 11 years old now with health problems .

Izzy she is a Bostom a kennel dog breeder could no longer have pups for them she lost her last little a year ago Nov. and was turned over to the rescue I now foster for . Izzy is my heart dog the love of my life .She is why I do rescue work to save the dogs like her sold into slavery for the profit of man .

Magnalyn a Boston puppy mill breeder adopted her from the rescue I work with .So messed us from being a breeder she is what happens when these dogs are used up and thrown away she will never be 100% ok .

Sheldon a Boston also from the rescue I work with came in as a pup healthy just not sellable missmarked brindle. He has been a job to raise he is now in his teenage mode a real hand full but a very loving boy.

Anakin a Boxer mix about 75 or 80 lb was helping out a different rescue a lady brought in a litter of these pups folks were picking them up with no adoption fee or paper work .So I took this one his dad was a white Boxer mother mix breeds he looks like a American Bulldog . Is so gentle love to play with the tiny pups I foster he is so loving and gentle he could have ended up in a fighting dog ring as he looks the type thats why I have him .

Babble a Bostom puppy mill breeder . She has not been easy .Very dog agressive have had her near a year I pulled her from a shelter along with 2 other bostons all 3 had bad mill dog problems .The product of mans greed. I remember the first time I seen the wall come down around babs .I had a baby Boston pup she had been very sick almost lost her she was getting better the other dogs were outside babs was in the house so was the pup. I heard a noise in the kitchen looked around the corner to see a miracle Babs and pup playing that was the begining for Babs she is great with pups and so much better around other dogs now about 90% better and I never thought she would get that much better .

Then I have had so many foster furkids all have great storys all are great dogs I have at this time
Little Art or Arthur a Toy Fox a great man with a gimpy leg love to be love and a long talk . I just love him hes been with me a while but someday he will find a forever home .

Jessie Boston a mill dog breeder messed up will never get her forever home .I
think she is related to Magnlyn they act so much alike and look alike .

Trish came in a sick 4 month old Boston pup she is getting better will have to wait and see. She is the one died on me and doc. our rescue vet when we did her spay .

Cory a Boston pup got him in at 8 weeks . Though he was a liver shunt baby did all the blood work he is healthy inside. We now are sure a head injury before he came to rescue could have been droped could have been his mom did it to him . Will never know he will be going to his forever home in late May will be adopted by a lady that adopted a Boston before will be adding a 2nd pup to her family .

Then last week I got 5 new fosters breeders from a kennel 4 mini Doxie 1 Pom

One was very scared agressive we just thought it best to transfer her to a different rescue
so 4 still here
Olif a Doxie boy very sweet loves scratches under the chin
Price Eric pom boy very sweet boy also love chin scratches
Shatze got her forever home monday she was scared but her new mom will take it slow and give her lots of love .

Then dagmar the best girl ever a very small Doxie girl sold into a life of slavery .So glad we saved this one she is a true heart dog .Gives her heart so easy .
This is why I do rescue one at a time never look back just keep helping them

[Jeannam2008]

Hello!
I adopted Licorice from a rescue shelter in Martinsburg WV she was rescued from an abused home along with her sister [Porche] We assume they were beaten by a man because my dog Licorice doesn't take too well to men. We also assume she might have been shocked, b/c she's highly terrified of any object that makes a buzzing sound or vibrating sound. When I first got her she didn't take too well to anyone she was extremely shy and wouldn't really let anyone touch her. After awhile she became really attached to me and is by myside all the time. She's still a little skittish around new people and men, but within time she's getting better

[*SibGirl*]

My dog's name is Koda, which is Inuit for friend. It fits him perfect because since I have brought him home he as been the happiest, friendliest little fur ball! I found him and his six other litter mates in a high kill shetler and tried to adopt him from there. But a rescue from my hometown took all the puppies from the hill kill shelter to be fostered. When the rescue came for the puppies only three were still there. I'm unsure if the others died or were rescued. Koda was only four pounds when the recuse recievedd him. I've got him up to 10.5 now

[Chelsea and Oskar]

Oskar
Adopted from a no kill shelter, Queens Animal Shelter.
He and his two brothers were abondoned/stray dogs, I think all have been adopted. I adopted Oskar at 3.5 months, he was fostered before I had him.

Queens Animal shelter fixes, microchips, vaccinates, and gives heart worm prevention to all their dogs (and cats). If anyone is thinking of adopting a shelter puppy in the NYC area, this is the place to go. They are small, caring, no kill, have young puppies, and have a return policy.

Oskar had a wonderful temperment when I got him and continues to be a sweet dog.

[ria221]

the dog that was hung in the garage, Where do you live?? That's pretty sick.

My dog was rescued almost 5 years ago. She was found at 5 months old eating out of someone's garbage in their backyard. She was from Georgia. I saw her on Petfinders and fell in love. She's a mix but a real beauty. She got on a transport north and she's been spoiled ever since.

[John Eversoll]

Our kids names are " Aaron and Bailee"

We got them both from American black and tan Coonhound rescue

Aarons mommy had been hit by a car and gave birth by the side of the road.

He has all four legs but has no hip socket or hip ball. He loves to run and

jump. "bailee" is our newest she is 28 weeks old and weights 40 lbs.

Big girl". She was found at a Kill shelter in Va. We saw her on line and fell in

love. Her personality is very dominating!! She wants to be the boss and has

her way of getting what she wants. Both are Black and tans But Bailee has a

little Blood hound in there.. Both, know when it is dinner time. 6pm

strange thing!! I wonder if they can tell time???? They both know that when

Daddy sits in his Big chair they can come and sit on Daddys lap. We got

Aaron because males are supposed to get close with women.. and Bailee

because feales are to get close to men.. FALSE" these kids have taken to

me like crazy! I can't leave the room with out them . I go in the rest room

and they come in and sit there and wait for me to leave the rooom. At night

I will Yawn and say time for bed.. They go to the door to go out potty..

come back in and jump in to bed.I am just glad that the wife and I bought

the Calif King bed!!!That is only the half of Aaron and Bailee Eversoll

there is more but You would get bared reading it! Take care you guys!!

Enjoy your kids while you have them// John Eversoll

[Nezzra]

Both of my dogs have come from animal shelters, Dixie was my first one, got her when she was somewhere around 5 months and she turned 3yrs Jan 08. Mya I got from a shelter Jan 07, she is the one that gave me a scare. I had adopted her and brought her home on a Friday night and took her into the vet on Monday morning cause she kept scratching at her ears. The vet asked me if she could do a test on her and after a few minutes she got the results and told me that Mya had parvo and might not make it. My vet asked me if I wanted to take her back to the shelter, but I couldn't do that cause even though I'd only had her a few days I was already attached (didn't hurt that she laid her head in my lap and looked at me with them blue eyes). My grandma lent me the money and she pulled through. Now she is a very energetic 2yrs and I gotta say that I've never regretted getting her.

[Farore]

Sarge is awesome.

He was originally from North Carolina where his owner abused him physically, probably with water, loud noises, kicks, and putting him in small places. Another man saw this and rescued him when he was only a few months old. He was probably abused because he was part pitbull. The new owner worked with Sarge a lot, brinbing him to his work place, which had loud noises and helped Sarge, who was originally "T-Bone." But the new owner didn't fix him, didn't give him any vaccines so he got heartworm and lyme, and in the end, he couldn't keep him because he moved. When we got him, he was skinny, had puppy bites on his ears, and we had to treat him physically and mentally, but he was and is today a happy-go-lucky dog.

We don't know why Maggie was abandoned. Most likely there was a pregnant dog that nobody wanted in Virginia (dogs in the south are usually allowed to roam free unfixed) and was born shortly after. Though we are currently trying to help her through her fears, she is a loving dog. She is some sort of shepherd/husky/beagle mix, maybe shiba

Our previous dog, Duncan, was also rescued when he was around 1 1/2 years old. He was most likely abandoned due to his severe (and I mean severe) separation anxiety. He would start freaking, whining, tear up anything, chew on anything, eat anything, and accidentally lock himself in small places where he was defecate on the floors. Somehow, though, we managed to help him through this and he became a life-saving dog. On vacation in the mountains he would often prevent you from going into deep waters and go ahead to make sure everything was alright and then come back. Sadly, though, he developed a neurological problem where he lost control of his back legs and bladder, and eventually he could not eat. He became very skinny and we decided it was time at age 17. Our dingo will live forever.

[aero4ever]

All three of my dogs were rescue dogs (I'm biased but think they make the best dogs!)

Shiloh came from a kill shelter. He was 2 months old and had been picked up when someone called and wanted him and his two brothers picked up because someone had dumped them. Best guess is that he's Australian Shephard/Rott. He'd been in the shelter for two weeks and officially became adoptable 10 minutes after I saw him. I forced myself to look at all the dogs cause I really wanted one a bit older, but couldn't get him out of my mind. Needless to say, he came home with me and he's wonderful!

Rylie came from the same shelter and had been picked up as a stray. Best guess is that she's Great Pyrnes/Lab mix. Shiloh was 9 months old at this point and had so much energy! I'd take him to the dog park for hours and he'd still be cranked up, so thought another dog would help with his energy level. Went to the shelter with Shiloh to look at a dog that I had fallen in love with online. They brought her out and she started growling and didn't want to play. I was really heartbroken cause in my mind I'd already taken her home and gave her a new name.

I told them the kind of dogs I preferred and they brought Rylie out. She and Shiloh got along great! I was a bit concerned cause she had been in the shelter for 2 months, was 20 pounds underweight, coat was dull and she just didn't look healthy. She wouldn't run much cause she didn't have much musle. It's been about a year and 1/2 and she's doing great. Love to run, play and chase the killer squirrel in the backyard.

Izzie She's a labradoodle and was adopted by me because her owner didn't want her anymore and didn't have time for her. The thought of her being in a home that didn't want her bothered me cause I know what happens in those homes so I put her in my car and took her home. She had an immediate bond with me and has been a great addition to the family. She's a bit neurotic (OK, alot) but I love that about her.

[rocketdog]

My dogs name is Dixie. My mom got her from Room For One More. She was only 6weeks old.My mom got her for Valentines day for me.Dixie had come from a kill selter in South Carolina with 6 other puppys.When we got her she was so small I could hold her with one hand.At 7 week we found out that she had a bladder infection and kennel cough.It was so sad to hear her cough.Now she is one year old and so big she is my best friend and I love her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[redinque]

Meet Cody!


I adopted him from a rescue called United Hope for Animals. He's only 3 1/2 months old and is supposedly a keeshond, but with his coloring, he must be a mix of some sort. He looks like a pomeranian right now.

I feel so lucky to have him!

[shell07]

O my gosh- Cody is so cute!! I bet you are having so much fun with him! Congrats to you both for finding each other

[Diane M]

He is Adorable. Congrats to both of you, It sounds like you both got luck and Cody has the Perfect forever home.

On a side note, I have seen some keeshounds with his coloring you may have just got luck with a little more rare color. I know we did with our Beagle BlackJack he is Black and Tan looks kinda like a blood hound No white at all on him.

Good Luck to both of you
Diane

[DebD]

"Coko" is my rescue cocker spaniel. He was rescued about a year and a half ago. When I got him he had severe double ear infections, skin rashes and sores and scabs all over his torso. His teeth were BROWN! You could feel his spine and his vertebrae when you ran your hand down his back. His approximate age was just under a year old. He was very timid especially around males. You couldn't raise your voice or "talk with your hands" without him trembling. Apparently he was locked in a closet and beaten by teenage boys. Now he is soooo friendly it is amazing, and loves being around people-a real "lover" who is very affectionate! He is happy and healthy and gets lots of love and attention. I am so lucky we found each other!

[blackrose]

Blackie was a rescue boy, of sorts. He was found wandering the streets by a co-worker/friend of my dad's. The friend had two older Greyhounds who didn't appriciate the new additon, so after trying to find a home for Blackie for two weeks, they asked us if we wanted him. We said sure and took him in. He was a terror when he was younger, but now he is the best old man I could ever ask for.
I assuming his previous owners bought him as a cute little Black Lab puppy, but when he got bigger (we got him around six months of age) and didn't have any training they didn't want to put up with him so they dumped him off. He had a collar on when he was found, but no tags.

Chloe is another dog I consider a rescue. A friend of mine's dog had had a litter (again) and they were trying to find homes for the puppies. Chloe had never been wormed, never been off their farm, never had any shots, and was left to run loose near the road and around coytoes. Chloe was their favorite puppy and I have no doubt that if I hadn't taken her she would be an unspayed, aggressive mess that would end up biting someone and would probably have been inbred by her unnuetered father.

Rose was a puppy of a stray dog we took in whom Blackie impregnated. Brownie (the stray) a month after she had the pups and we found homes for all of them except Rose, whom I wanted to keep. So while Rose isn't a rescue, her mommy was.

[melgrj7]

When I was 2 we got Tramp from lollypop farm (local shelter, lollypop.org). He was pts when I was in 10th grade because of health problems from old age. He was a great protector, we always felt safe with him around and loved us kids very much, but he was my dads dog. I guess a couple days after we got him a bunch of dogs at the shelter came down with distemper, so my parents had to keep him on the enclosed porch (away from me) for a few weeks. My dad sat out with him every night, so he bonded to dad very strongly. I think he was a grey hound lab mix. He was about 60 pounds, black with a white chest, white feet and had little spots on his feet.

Lucky I found when I was in 4th grade, well she found me I guess. She ran up to me while I was walking outside. It was saint patricks day, and as she was running towards me she nearly got hit by a truck. She was the best friend I could have ever asked for growing up. She weighs about 30 pounds and is black with a tiny white mark on her chest. Well, now she is mostly grey. Her teeth were all filed down when I found her and she was very dirty and had a huge choke chain around her neck. She was very easy to train and was *my* first dog. I trained her all by myself and she learned tons of tricks. She is now 17 years old and on her last days. She lives with my parents. When I moved out a few years ago they refused to let me take her because she is such an awesome dog. She is the dog I judge all others by. She had/has her problems but she is just so amazing. I go and visit her a few times a week. She won't be alive much longer and it is really hard not living with her.

Lloyd, Julie and I decided we wanted a dog (after I had been begging for about a year and a half for one). We went to Lollypop farm and looked at the dogs and when we started to walk away from him he barked at us. We really liked him, but were more looking for an already trained dog as Julie doesn't have much dog experience. We just kept coming back to him though, and he had already decided we were his. They wouldn't let us see him though, he was on a hold because he scratched someone up badly and he was bad behaved. They were considering putting him to sleep. I went everyday for 4 days and visited him through the fencing of his kennel. They finally let us see him, he learned to stop jumping and to sit in about 20 minutes. They let us take him home. He was was 8 months old when we got him, he is now about a year and a half. He is a good boy, he topped out at 75 pounds. He has lots of bad habits we have been working through, and he bit me twice the first couple of weeks we had him. Now however he is really good. He will be great once he matures a little more. His bad habits are mostly gone, but he still has a puppy mind and gets overly excited sometimes. He learns things really quick and has an excellent heel at attention!

Allie, she belonged to Julie's sister and brother inlaw. They had adopted her from a shelter in nevada. Her mom was a mix who was a stray, my vet thinks her dad was likely a coyote ::shrugs::. Amy and Sean had a baby 8 months ago and Allie does not like her at all. She nipped her twice, so we offered to take her. Amy and Sean don't know dogs very well and are not the greatest at training, and Allie is a very high drive dog who needs strong leadership. She is doing well with us, has a lot to learn (like that she can't nip people, kill small creatures or chase after bikes, Sean said she once caught and killed a fox at a park!), but she is improving. She is 5 years old. She has a tick borne disease, which probably also was not helping the problems with the baby. It can make dogs very short fused. With treatment we have noticed she is acting more normal again, giving warnings before she is about to nip. When we first brought her home she would nip Lloyd without any warnings at all (no lip curl, no ear movement, no tensing up), not she gives warnings. She starts obedience classes next week, and we will be working with the trainer on her reactiveness to . . everything.