When did you adopt your pet from AARF?: March 4, 2021
Pet’s AARF Name: Maxine
Pet’s New Name (if you changed it): Maggie
How is your adopted pet doing? I also have another dog, Cody, who is a Pomeranian mix estimated to be 12 years old.  The two of them bonded very quickly, and Maggie has been a welcome addition to our home.  I also have 2 cats who she terrorized for a couple of weeks, but all is well now.  She never displayed any aggression, but she’s very energetic, and the cats took a while to adjust.  I had another dog who passed away from kidney disease about 18 months ago, and Cody has really enjoyed having another companion.  They play often, and Cody has gotten new energy.  Maggie had a bit of a problem leaving me presents when I was out of the house for a while, but we’ve now been 4 days accident-free.  They were all of the solid type, so easy to clean up.  I’m sure she was demonstrating that she didn’t want me to leave her at home.  We’ll be visiting my daughter’s family, which includes two teenage boys, in a couple of weeks, and they’re anxious to meet her.  She seems to really enjoy riding in the car.
AARF did a wonderful job with the adoption.  I visited Petfinder and Adopt-a-pet daily for about 3 months looking for another pet.  The biggest issue that I had was a lack of response to my inquiries.  Having volunteered with a shelter in Crossville for 4 years, and knowing the number of pets who need homes, I was surprised at how few organizations responded.  AARF’s foster parent, Nancy, called me within a couple of hours of my submitting the application.  She was well-prepared when I visited, with Cody, to meet Maggie, and all the records were ready to go.

When did you adopt your pet from AARF?: March 9th 2021
Pet’s AARF Name: Mocha
Pet’s New Name (if you changed it): Mocha
How is your adopted pet doing? Mocha is fitting into our family nicely. She is a sweetheart and very smart. She is growing up quickly and loves to run around the yard and go for long walks. She rides in the car and sleeps all the way.

When did you adopt your pet from AARF?: Petco – February
Pet’s AARF Name: Jinx
Pet’s New Name (if you changed it): Jinxy
How is your adopted pet doing? Jinx has fit right in with our bobtail rescue and our dogs. He’s doing great.

When did you adopt your pet from AARF?: March 5, 2021
Pet’s AARF Name: Alvin
Pet’s New Name (if you changed it): Alvin
How is your adopted pet doing? Alvin was the perfect addition to our little family. He’s getting along great with his big sister Gypsy & they LOVE each other so much! He loves to play so he keeps Gypsy on her toes! They love to groom & snuggle each other.

When did you adopt your pet from AARF?: February 2021
Pet’s AARF Name: Harry
Pet’s New Name (if you changed it): Kenai
How is your adopted pet doing? Kenai is doing great in his new home! It didn’t take long for him to settle into his new routine with daily walks and becoming best friends with my neighbor’s dog.

When did you adopt your pet from AARF?: 2.27.21
Pet’s AARF Name: Reggie
Pet’s New Name (if you changed it): Miles
How is your adopted pet doing? Mikes is doing great, he has adapted well and has been a great companion. He comes to work with me on the truck and has been to about 15 states already.

When did you adopt your pet from AARF?: March 10, 2020
Pet’s AARF Name: JJ
Pet’s New Name (if you changed it): Cheeto
How is your adopted pet doing? Cheeto has adjusted extremely well since the day he got home! He is a very social little man and is not scared of anything. He and my dog instantly became friends and constantly play and sleep together. Our hearts and our home is now complete with Cheeto apart of our family.

When did you adopt your pet from AARF?: 11/07/2020
Pet’s AARF Name: Clara
Pet’s New Name (if you changed it): Piper
How is your adopted pet doing? Piper is just the sweetest, smartest little pup! She was a little shy when we first brought her home, but she’s really come out of her shell! She loves everyone and has even started making dog friends at puppy class and the dog park (she’s still working on getting our cat to play with her). We can’t imagine our lives without this sweet girl. Thank you, AARF TN for our new family member!

When did you adopt your pet from AARF?: 2/27/21
Pet’s AARF Name: Becca
Pet’s New Name (if you changed it): Nell
How is your adopted pet doing? Nell (affectionately Nellie) is loving her new life in the big city (NYC). Growing fast – she is eating like a horse. We recently got her DNA tested and she is going to be a BIG girl – Great Pyrenees, Shepherd, Lab and Boxer. More puppy to love! Lots of meals, snacks, and walks are keeping her happy and healthy. She lovely making friends with everyone we meet on our walks, pups and people alike. She has been showered with gifts from family all over the country – so much show that Chewy boxes at the door make for instant zoomies. She fits right in with her daddies and we couldn’t be happier to have her.

When did you adopt your pet from AARF?: 03/19/2021
Pet’s AARF Name: Rumi
Pet’s New Name (if you changed it): Rumi
How is your adopted pet doing? We love Rumi! She’s a sweet cuddly girl who loves to play with toys and explore her new home. She likes to jump on furniture and climb high! So excited we got to adopt this sweet kitty.