Cloud’s Story
Here are some pictures of the kitten once known as Cameron, now known as Cloud, and his best friend Zelda. He is king of the castle! He is very happy, loves everyone and is adored by all.
Happy Tails
Fritz’s Story
Thank you so much AARF! I adopted my cat Fritz about 2 years ago. He is a sweetie and is the best cat that I could ever ask for. My parents and I absolutely adore him. So does our chocolate lab, Brandy. Fritz and Brandy get along very well and love to play together. Fritz is spoiled rotten and is a major purr ball. He loves to curl up on someones lap and sleep. He comes up to anyone and lets them love on him. He is not shy or skittish at all. He is an amazing animal and I am so grateful to AARF for saving him and giving him to me.
Cinnamon’s Story
Cinnamon was found tied out to a tree. A citizen had requested from the owner that she turn her over. Luckily, she agreed. Cinnamon was our first heartworm positive dog. It broke our hearts, but we prayed that she would overcome it. Thankfully, she did just that! This is what her new family has to say about her:
Here is a pic of Cinnamon with housemate, Toby. We are delighted Cinnamon has found a home with us. She definitely is a very loving, warm dog and loves to sit in our laps. She is such a joy and so loveable. Am amazed how well she took to us. Loves to sleep in our bed and gives lots of kisses. Had her groomed Sat. and she did very well. Thank you again for letting us adopt her. She lights up our lives.
Bev & Bob
Destiny’s Story
Destiny came to us after being found in the middle of the road near Hilham. Our director happened to be in the area when she got the call, and made a visit to see her. This couple was coming home and saw her little eyes just glowing in the night. The wife jumped out of the car and picked her up, knowing she could not leave her out there all alone. Destiny was adopted to a Northern family and was transported via P.E.T.S. (www.petsllc.org). Here is what Destiny’s family has to say about her:
Just wanted to send you updated pictures of Destiny. She is settling in quite nicely and loves to run around with the kids. She is a joy to have. Thanks for bringing her home to us.
Pam and family
Ruby’s Story
Ruby came to us from a commercial breeding facility – and she is by far one of the most memorable rescues we have done. Whoever had her really did take good care of her. She was WELL overweight, she had a VERY personable demeaner about her, and she walked into her foster home and made herself comfortable – right on her foster “brother”s lap! This 76lb dog weighed about as much as he did!!! Ruby has about the best personality we have seen on a dog and was a pleasure to take care of. When Patti contacted AARF and wondered how we could move this dog from TN to NJ, we explained that we move animals all the time up north through P.E.T.S. (www.petsllc.org). Within a week, Ruby was home in New Jersey living the good life with her brand NEW brothers and sisters!!! Here is what Ruby’s new family has to say about her:
Ruby is doing well! The toilet training is also doing well-she seems to now follow her brother & sister’s schedule! Yay! Of course we have all of them on a certain schedule. The sleeping has also been taken care of & she seems to be fitting in even better! It’s as if she has lived here longer than she has. Enjoy her pictures. Juliana (my 11 yr. old) & Ruby were relaxing on the sofa in the Family Room when Tonka Joe had to see what was going on. He’s in one of the pictures. Ruby says hi!
Patti
Betty Lou’s Story
Hello,
I adopted “betty lou”, now named “akira-lee” this summer. I just thought i’d write you to give you an update on how she’s doing.
well, she’s changed a lot, her coat is getting much longer and more gray in color! she’s so funny, she’s growing a beard. Her little face is so comical, she’s got one ear that flops over and one that stands up straight and the cutest little underbite. She’s very happy in her new home, she’s got the run of the house and is considered very much part of the family. My parents call themselves her Nanny and Grampy/bid daddy. The family has even bought her a christmas stocking to hang up on the mantel with everyone else’s and everyone’s buying her a gift. she’s the baby of the family. Her first birthday is coming up on Feb. 7 and we are planning a BIG party! All of her (my) close friends and family will be coming. She’s getting ready to start attending doggy day care very soon. I think she will love it because she adores the people there as they are her groomers as well. Shortly after adopting her, we had to make the move from tennessee back up to my home town in Maine due to unexpected issues. She made the transition great! We lived on a lake with my parents for a little while and she loved having free run of the yard! She also enjoys the boat rides my step father takes her on. (he bought her a special little life jacket!) Overall, she’s very happy and very very loved. I want to thank you for letting her become a part of our family! She really is my baby, I love her with all of my heart and I know that she feels the same for me. So thank you again, for both of us, my family, my friends and everyone who her life has touched! (The town loves to see her at parades and events, they love her ears!)
A few new pictures of her are attached and I hope you enjoy them.
Thank you so much again,
-Alaina and Akira-Lee
Lowell’s Story
Lowell came to AARF as our first cruelty case. Lowell’s mother, Hope, had long been absued and neglected. Her owner would allow her to continue to reproduce, and then bury her puppies alive after he found them. In addition, he would release his very aggressive dog on her who would literally rip her to shreads. When our source got custody of this animal, she immediately signed her over to us. She then went back and gathered up all of the puppies – Lowell being one of them – and brought them to us late one night. Hope needed a lot of work…but the pups…..luckily they never knew the life that she did. Here is what Lowell’s adopter has to say:
Pierre, previously known as Lowell, has been our baby for since Nov. of 07. He was a little bundle of fur, but as you can see, he is huge now. We get compliments on him all the time because of his unusual markings and bright white fur, and his ability to do a howling bark, it is a howl, but in a low barking sound, it is really funny, and his alone, I have never heard a dog do that before. He is the best dog I have ever had. He started as an early Christmas gift for my oldest daughter but he is now the family dog, and my son, pictured with him, will argue you down that he is his dog. His favorite snack is pig ears and home made dog treats, made of cow liver and shaped like cookies. He is spoiled rotten, but he gives more love and attention then you could imagine. Including letting the cat kneed dough on his stomach and then sleep on him!!! I will try to get a picture of that (she was adopted locally and all of our furry family members are fixed). I just wanted you to know our happy tails, and we will keep you posted as the years pass. Also, we have a 14 year old dog and when she passes we will definately look first to you guys to adopt a new family member.
Have a great Christmas.
Denise and family
3 kids, 2 dogs and 2 cats
Simba’s Story
Simba showed up at the college here as a stray. A kind hearted young man asked if we would take her since he could not keep her in his dorm. Here’s a picture of Simba shortly after she arrived:
Here’s what Simba’s new Dad has to say:
Simba is doing fine. We all have really taken to her. My son especially. She is his most favorite cat that he has ever had. Having a cat in the house has taken some getting used to but we are doing well. My son claims that Simba is CRAZY. Maybe because she is given to fits of unbridaled energy in the early evening! Anyway I have included some photo’s of her in her domain. Hope you enjoy them.
Rocco’s Story
Rocco came to us with his mom from a horrible man who used to do terrible things to his dogs and their puppies – rather than just get them fixed.. The puppies were almost feril – scared to death of everything, everyone and would tremble when you held them. Luckily, with the help of a few kind hearted people, the pups were quickly socialized and all found great homes. Here is what Rocco’s new mom has to say about him:
Here is a couple of pictures of “Rocco” aka “Lasher” the puppy we
adopted from Cookeville last Christmas. He is still a housedog
(despite his 80lbs) and his spoiled rotten! We hope to be able to
bring him by Petco this Christmas.
Hello! I thought we would send an update on Lasher, the Siberian mix
we adopted from you in November of 2007. He is now a very permanent
member of our family. Tipping the scales at 80 lbs he is a very big
boy. We call him our “perpetual 2-year-old” as it seems he will never
outgrow the toddler stage. We agree that we have never seen a dog
with so much personality. I have attached some pictures. A couple
are of Lash swimming in the lake and in our pool. The other one is
how I caught him on our couch (which he is not allowed on) asleep one
morning. The final picture is of him and our newest family member.
She joined us in February and Lasher has been wonderful with her.
Lasher goes everywhere with us he can (he has serious separation
anxiety) and we are hoping to get to take him to the ocean for the
first time this summer. He is definitely a “Daddy’s Boy”. We get
comments on him all of the time. He actually caused a wreck one day
while he was on a run and the driver was watching Lasher and
rear-ended the car in front of him. Many mistake him for a
full-blooded Siberian. He loves all people and all creatures and he
has too much energy for most. He plays with other dogs until they can
barely move and he is still ready to play some more. He has a best
friend that lives next door and they play outside every weekend
together. He is very smart and knows many commands but unfortunately
only performs them when it suits him. We would like to thank you for
allowing us to adopt him. He is our comedian and life wouldn’t be the
same without our big boy!
