We adopted Roux 2 weeks ago today. She is the best dog!! She's been out to meet the neighbors, took her to PetSuppliesPlus and she behaved. Everyone that meets her, loves her. We couldn't ask for a better dog.  We recently lost 3 of our dogs, all boys over 10 yrs old, within the last 6 months. They were all rescues. I would not trade the time with them for anything, it was so very hard. I have had a dog in my life for the last 24 yrs, and when I lost my last one, Doc, I started looking. I went on to Petfinders and had 3 dogs in mind. I came across Roux and fell in love with her. When her foster dad & Pam came out to the house with her, I knew she was the one for me. She is a Katrina survivor and back then when the hurricane hit, I belonged to an organization based out of Utah (Best Friends Animal Society)., they were taking donations. I got together with the people at work and my neighbors and we sent boxes of items for the displaced animals. I think this was just meant to be. She is like my shadow. I love my little girl. She had a great foster home for 2 1/2 yrs. I know she is missed there, but she has a new loving, forever home. My vet and all the techs fell in love with her. She will have a good life her with us.

Thank you for all that you do.
Mary Kay

 

 

March 20, 2005 was a sad, sad day in our house. Our thirteen year old Collie, Sullivan, passed away. He was tired and achy and he had given us the best years of his life. Two houses, a marriage and the births of two children – not to mention traveling, camping, and way too many children’s birthday parties – all of these things he had gone through with us. He had aged before our eyes and I hadn’t even realized how truly tired and achy he was until he was gone.  The house was too quiet; no pitter patters of gentle claws on the wood floor, no subtle tail wagging or sweet little kisses. 

We lasted only two weeks without a furry friend. We contacted breeders and even drove an hour and a half to meet a collie puppy but my 4 year old refused to get out of the car after experiencing puppy manners. No one could replace Sullivan, but still it was just too lonely. 

I discovered Petfinders.com and I was overwhelmed by the vast numbers of animals who needed homes. Page after page, how would I know which one was for us?  And then, there he was… the happiest, scruffiest looking face. My son who was 7 and a half and a Star Wars fanatic said he looked like Chewbacca. About 4 years old, Buddy was a Benji look alike who loved people and dogs of all ages. Rescued by a postal worker after being abandoned and tied to a garage, this dog, we had to meet.

The next day, Buddy visited our home with his foster mom, Holly, whom he clearly adored.  He was house trained and sweet. His manners were impeccable and I knew he was the dog for us when my daughter wouldn’t stop smiling around him. There was no saying goodbye to Buddy. He moved in that day.  Always a good sport, his days have been filled with tea parties in full dress up clothes, GI Joe rescue missions, games of chase, story time snoring and many a belly rub.   All he asks is be included in your life and for that he gives back all of his affection.  

Now the kids are getting a little older. My youngest has started school and Buddy, still sweet and loving, is slowing down a bit. I found myself having “puppy” urges. I again thought about contacting breeders but after talking with my veterinarian, I realized that for us, what really matters is a dog with personality, so I found myself once again, browsing Petfinders.Com.  After a couple of weeks of what I call “dog stalking,” I noticed a new listing. Oscar, a 10 month old wolfhound/terrier mix was described as full of energy and lover of play.  Found curled up by a park garbage can in the rain, there was no mistaking the look in his eyes; sweet, intelligent, and even slightly mischievous. We had to meet him. And when we did, we were immediately taken by his exuberant, wagging nubby tail and cheerful glint in those deep brown eyes. We could tell he was a keeper. Our only concern was introducing him to Buddy. Would they get along? 

What I love about PAWS and this is one of the reasons I felt so comfortable adopting a second time, is that they take time to really know their rescued dogs. Oscar’s foster mom said he would do well with Buddy and went out of her way to help us introduce them. We took them on walks and let them play at a dog park and I was convinced we were the right home for Oscar.

It’s now been a month and our family feels complete… mom, dad, two kids, two dogs and a hamster. There’s more excitement as the Kong ricochets through the house and there’s more warmth on the couch with feet tucked carefully under warm furry bottoms. There’s nothing like watching two sleeping black noses, inches apart, looking as my mother would say, like angels. It’s like they’ve always been here. I can’t for the life of me imagine why anyone would abandoned such magnificent, loving and loyal creatures and am eternally grateful to PAWS for rescuing Buddy and Oscar (now affectionately called Rascal). I think you’ve made two dogs happy and one family even happier. Thank you for changing our lives for the better!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Granddaughter is here this weekend. She is Palos new best friend...  

 

 

 

This is Jack.  He went to the beauty shop. Tom, Mimi and the kids LOVE him. Corky (their silky terrier) is still getting used to him, but they are doing very well.
 

 

 

In the summer of 2006 I had to put down my 18-year old cat, Lestat. While we had cats as family pets when I was growing up, I considered him my first cat. It was a devastating experience and I did not know when I would be ready to adopt a new cat. However, my second cat, Othello, who does not deal well with change & being alone, started over grooming after we lost Lestat.

So in October 2006, I adopted Hamlet--10-weeks-old, barely two pounds, but full of energy & personality. While Othello stopped over grooming & adjusted to having a companion again, the 13-year age difference began to show. Hamlet's unbounded energy & desire to play all the time didn't quite fit with Othello's "senior schedule."

I decided I should adopt a third cat, closer in age to Hamlet to be hisplaymate/companion--and to give Othello a break! So one Sunday in January I made the rounds of the APL and various PetSmarts in the area. It was at the Parma PetSmart that a very beautiful & sweet little white cat caught my attention. I'm not sure if it was her distinctive markings, her gorgeous amber eyes, or the fact she was snuggled up to & cleaning the head of her cage mate that did it, but I knew as soon as I saw her that she was the one.

She has been part of the family for two months now and things could not be going better. With her sweet & nurturing personality, the other two cats accepted her much faster than I expected. That's not to say that she's a pushover though--she chases as much as she is chased and I've witnessed more than one unprovoked "slap to the head" of Hamlet just to get him to play with her.

Thank you to all those involved with PAWS Ohio. I am truly grateful for the work done on behalf of the stray, abandoned and neglected animals in the area because I would not have Monet today if not for their efforts.

Christine
 

 

 

Winston and his new family 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As you all know that we lost our beloved cat, Bucket, one month ago. It has been a very sad place at our house over this. We decided it was time to open our hearts and home. We did this yesterday once we adopted our new family members from PAWS: please welcome.......Bitz (formally known as Rena) and Chase (formally known as Elmer). We could not live with the name Elmer and Bitz is short for ( bubitztu, we think) which in Polish means "Sweetheart"! Bitz is a female about five months old and Chase is a male who is four months old. Both are adjusting to their new home and each other. Bitz still hisses at Chase but not very much. Chase really wants to interact with her. This morning they were chasing each other so it will be a matter of time. If you can't read the names in the photos, Chase is the cuddy white and stripped baby and Bitz is the slender, tiger.
We still hold Bucket close to our hearts (and always will). Our new babies are finding their own way in! Len and I are so pleased to have them!!!
All our Love,
Pam and Len (new mommy and daddy)

 

Here is a picture of Barkley. He's about 50-60 pounds right now and is very outgoing, even wanting to socialize with cats:). He's tons of fun and we're hoping a new puppy would provide him with a live-in friend and playmate.

 

 

 

 

All went well with Sheila this weekend. She is certainly aiming to please with everything. Sit, Down, Come and easy with the treats are already working well. She sleeps in our bed but today will come the real test. We will have to put her in the crate for a few hours, but I just keep thinking what the alternative would have been for her. She was even cold this morning. The thought of her out in this weather just makes me ill. Thanks again for all your help and Meg is just a wonderful Lady. She makes me feel better about the whole Human Race. I spoke with her twice already and she is very impressed with the way Sheila is working out. Thanks again for all the work you guys do. God bless you. A happy dog owner. Liz & Joe
 

 

Scamp (Dave) is doing great here. We love him, and he's really part of our
family. He and I get Leah on the bus in the morning and then take about a 2 mile walk with some neighbors. I take him to the Metro Parks most afternoons for another walk. When the bus drops Leah off, he gets so excited he does what we call a 'butt wag'!

Our cat Sam is good friends with him and they share a mat for a bed.  Scamp is still fixated on the other cat, Smudge, and follows him around like a
love sick pup! He still eats like he may never get another meal--he
finishes his food in under a minute!

We really appreciate the good care you took of him and would love to
have you stop over for a visit if you're in the area.
Kris
 

I'd say that Bentley is doing just great!!  He is a spoiled, nutty dog.  He still has a ton of energy & drives his brother crazy.  He is always looking for attention & when he doesn't get it he just keeps barking at you until you do something.  He is great with my girls & everyone else.  We are still working on his listening skills - I never did get him formal training, but he does just fine.  As he gets older, he is becoming a little more relaxed.  Everyday, we are so happy to have him.  He is a sweet, beautiful boy and we love him very much.

Thank you,

Marilyn 
 

 

This is Calli (Eve) and her new family.  Looks like she is enjoying her new forever home!

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is Molly  Just wanted you to see how she has grown. She’s 55 lbs and just loves her daddy. She just came back from the beauty dog place.

Angie Di Franco

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All is AMAZING!!!!! He is such an outstanding pooch. And we are keeping close ties with Anthony. Cooper went over for a play date with Bailey, Bella and Elsie on Sunday. J

We are just so thrilled to have him as part of our family. He is so smart and has learned so much. And he has grown a bit.

Even though we have been very successful in teaching him all sorts of things, we are going to work with a trainer after Christmas so that we can all learn even more.

Happy Holidays!

Maggie Busser

 

I just wanted to say hello and let you see how big I am getting (and my sisters).  I love it here!

Gizmo (Brach)

 

 

We picked up Cooper last night. He had come over for a visit last week, so he was already familiar with us and our house. He’s super precious! And oh so well behaved. We are absolutely thrilled.


He is adjusting really well. I truly give Anthony a ton of credit for doing such a great job with him. He really does everything like an angel – he knows a few commands, he walks well on a leash and he doesn’t beg… oh yeah, and he loves to cuddle. What more could we want!?!?!

Thanks for all your help. I have told many folks about PAWS already. And when we are ready for number two, I’ll come to your organization first.              In puppy love,       Maggie Busser
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just an update on Blue. who says Halloween is not just for humans. Dogs know how to work it too! this is Blue dressed up for halloween along with his princess Zoe ENJOY!!

Cassandra

 

Back in September my husband and I adopted mulch kittens Holly and Oakley- now Boo-Boo and Pinky - and they have been the perfect addition to our family!  Boo-Boo is quite the lap cat; she adores being cuddled and petted constantly. Pinky, while preferring to sit next to you rather than on you, mews for attention and likes to roll on her back to have her belly scratched. Both kittens are essentially our shadows; they are often on our heels and follow us from room to room. When they do go off for some alone time their favorite hangout is definitely the kitty tree in our kitchen. On nice days they cuddle together on the top most tier to bask in the sunlight. They are also very curious and playful. Every shopping bag and empty cardboard box is a new adventure, and when they chase the laser pointer – one of their favorite activities – they bring “ornery” to a whole new level! In reflecting on their sad beginnings – PAWS rescued these kittens along with their brother after they were found crawling out of a mulch pile dumped for landscaping – we are just so happy that we could give them a forever home where they will be cared for and loved for the rest of their lives. No more mulch for these kitties! Thank you PAWS for helping us make Pinky and Boo-Boo a part of our family.

Sincerely,

Angela and Jimmy Thomas

 

Gizmo and Macey have been playing together for the last two days!  They are cute.  They run and tag each other, run and hide, find and run again.  They make my heart happy.  Macey has now noticed there is someone new.  She is acting like she did when Darla came home but not nearly as bad.

Kim

 

 

 

 

Bam Bam is doing great. He has been so much fun. In the week and a half that we have had him, he has done so much. He has learned to go up and down the steps!!! He is so sweet and loving, we are so lucky to have him. We took him to meet his new vet and got him established and they think that he is wonderful. We have also met a groomer that we like and Bam Bam liked her too. I also wanted to make sure that you received the contract and our check? Thanks again for all you did for us, we greatly appreciate it!        Tanya
 

 

Everything is going great! Blue is really happy and settling in just fine. The picture that is attached is of Blue, Zoe and Maggie, their playmate. They like to play together and go for long walks in the park. I sent Ginny a picture of Blue and Zoe and she was happy to hear that they are getting along. Thank-you for starting the whole process for us. It was a pleasure to work with you and I hope to, down the road, work with you again.    Thank you, Cassandra
 

 

The kids are doing well... Rocco is much better and Boots is almost completely better as well. The proof is in this picture! Boots loves to play in the laundry baskets, and Rocco climbed in just to antagonize his brother. We will be sure to send you periodic pics, so you can see how big he is. But feel free to stop over anytime to visit him.
Talk to you soon!
Elaine and Lisa
 

 

How lucky I am to have adopted "LUCKY".  He is a wonderful dog, kind and
loving. I cant believe he is completely housebroken and so easy to live with.  He easily adjusted to his forever home. Here are some pictures of him in his home and with a couple of new friends.  I can't thank you people enough.  The adoption process was seamless and everyone I dealt with from the initial interview to his foster mother were wonderful people.  Keep up the great work you do.
Thanks again,
Julie and Lucky
 

 

I adopted Zsu Zsu a year ago from you. She was so thin, I was told by PAWS that the warden had to carry her down to the animal van. Sheila P. was her foster home. Zsu Zsu has been such a sweetheart! She is my "Velcro" dog.



I thought you might like to see a "before" (when I first adopted her) and "after" (taken this past month) picture.
Thank-you for Zsu Zsu! Corrine
 

 

 

 

Thought you'd like to see Baby as she gets used to her new family. We had her groomed on Monday (complete with bows in her hair, as you'll see in the photos!) She looks so cute.  She LOVES to go for a car ride, and every time we go out the front door, she thinks she's going somewhere.  So some of these pictures were taken inside the car!

Rebecca Hamilton

 

When we got home he was introduced to the neighbors and did not bark but twice. I told him no, gave him a leash correction and he stopped.  He laid at my feet while they pet him. He met their dogs, Little bit, Shitzu, and Tuey, Golden. He learned that I would protect him which worked out well.

His tour of the house went well, no pee! He met the cat at the door and she did run away but he did not chase her. He just sniffed the house out and gave it a good once over. I took him around on the leash but allowed him to lead. He walked into the den and found his new crate with Titans old blanket on the bottom. He walked in, sniffed and laid down, as if he knew this was a special blanket. He found a carpet right away and claimed it as his own. Good spot I might say, right by the back sliders to the deck. We gave him a couple treats and allowed him to play with some of the new and old toys. He drank from Titans bowl and I am glad you told me about keeping his old stuff, I enjoy watching Stevo have fun with his toys, Thanks! We have had some neighbor visits and a pizza guy, no barks!

He did well at night. He wanted to stay at the front door, just like Titan did at the end, which I found odd. He would lay down in the same spots that Titans did, dogs are so smart. When he got up he seemed to like the new crate. We put Titans old sleeping pad, freshly washed, and he laid right down. He got some kisses and pets and went to sleep. We were tired and went to bed at about 9:30 and we slept through the night with only a couple shakes of the head. We got up at about 6:30 and he went outside to do his business. He ate breakfast and seems to enjoy us and the house.

 

I just wanted to thank you for our new puppy, Copper, formally known as Charlie.  He has been a wonderful addition to our family. He gets along great with our golden and is pure joy to our kids.  He is quite a character and fits in well with the craziness of our house. 

Thanks,

The Seely's

 

 

I wanted to tell you how well Mittens, the kitten (formerly named GRANDPA
and aka: SMOKEY) has adjusted to his new home since we got him from Petsmart at Aurora, Ohio. They both love the cat tree for exercise and viewing the birds in  my Florida room, they eat Fancy Feast grilled tuna together nicely. Mooney is my other grey cat of six yrs.  He loves Mittens and is now getting used to having a kid sibling pawfriend in the house. He used to enjoy
long naps...now he must entertain the little one daily...MEOW! I have Vet approved microban feeders and a drinkwell with constant running cool water to sooth their thirst- after a romp and Westside story rumble during the evening kitty pent up energy madness after the news at ten pm. They both sleep on my bed at night like
two gargoyles and hood ornaments on each side of my pillow. Life is good!  After all who wouldn't love this Florida room with live birds outside to watch, a drinkwell and Vet approved microban feeders and all the Fancy Feast grilled tuna I need for dinner. Life is good. As you can see, the effects of a permanent home and loving feline and human friends make for a relaxing atmosphere. I love my cat tree where I have managed top rung, and all my toys. I love the smell of catnip in the morning and my toy mice I play air hockey with on the wooden floors in the rec room. My catmom named me Mittens because I am a Polydactyl and it suites me well as I look like I am wearing white gloves on my paws. I am very quiet and fun loving usually, but I did take a nibble on Catmamam's new couch just to let her know I am just a kitten called Mittens. They love me now!
 

 

I cannot tell you enough how grateful I am for Zsu.  She is the sweetest baby, so ready for love & affection. She loves getting brushed, & she loves snuggling with Mom! She is not at all aggressive, but you would think she would be because of all she has been through. Her coat is coming in beautifully, & she is looking well. I swear she actually smiles for me! We regularly groom her & clip her nails. She now has a little brother who is 7 months old named Patrick (he outweighs her already). She gets along well with him. We find her sleeping always next to Mac, even when they are out in the huge yard, there will be Mac & Zsu Zsu side by side sleeping in the corner.   Zsu is with her husband Mac, doing what the two do best, sleep together!

Warmest Regards,
Corrine A. Terschak
 

Blessed Holidays and hope you had as good a Christmas dinner as we did.

Lady Alice Hummer and the twins Whisper and Molly. Thanks Judy

 

 

They are healthy happy little kitties who have been chasing each other up and down the stairs all morning!  

About three minutes after we brought them in the house they were exploring the fireplace.

 

They love the stairs!  We renamed them Rocky (the boy) and Addy (short for Adrian is the girl).

 

Thanks again!  We couldn't be more in love with them!

Brooke

 

Two pics of Belle that I wanted to share with you. She's MUCH happier than she looks (maybe it's because Joe, my friend and her "dad," is making her wear an Ohio State hat -- after all, she slept on a University of Michigan blanket at my house...!!!).

Thought that you would enjoy these, and feel great knowing that she has an amazing life now. Joe takes her jogging with him every morning! And he lets her determine his jogging route...! Her family worships her! Every time Joe sees me, he can't stop talking about her.

And, guess what? She weighs a whopping 28 pounds now!!! That's at least five pounds more than she was when she came to us! She's really filling out beautifully! I'm going to go over to Joe's and spend some time with her next week. Can't wait to see her!

GO CAVS & GO BUCKEYES!
Carol

 

Shadow is doing great. She is such a pleasure & she always has a smile on her face. We just love when she wags her curly Q tail. Tim says that she is scratching her back. She sleeps in the middle of us up by the pillow. Her & her young sister, Phoebe, are hilarious. They just go, go, go. They get along with their older sister, Penny, but basically Penny will tell them when they are being a little too rough. We put up our real Christmas tree today & Shadow was our Christmas angel. She laid under the tree. Tim & I can't believe how far she has come. She is so outgoing now . She is truly a special dog. Here is the Christmas picture of our boys & girls. We were going to be in it also, but Shadow gave Tim a black eye. He went to pick her up, to move her & she jerked her head & hit Tim right smack in the eye. He had to go to the Vet & he told her the story. She told Tim that he should use "Your wife popped you in the eye." Isn't that funny? What are the odds. Shadow will even give him kisses on his boo-boo eye. As you can see, our new additions are working out great.

 

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year,

Tim & Michelle Naypauer

 

Jack's weighing in at about 55 lbs right now.  His growth has started to plateau. We were thinking for a while there that he was going to be pushing the century mark. He's gotten very tall with long legs and is very lean. He's rock solid though, which means when he chases me up the stairs and then pounces on me when he finds me, it's a bit painful...but fun none the less. He is in puppy school. He's doing well. As far as we can tell he is completely housebroken. He has been for some time I think, but now I'm confident he isn't going to have an accident unless he comes to tell me to take him out and I ignore him several times. Right now we are working on improving his leash walking and his not jumping on people when they come over. He's getting better at both, but he is still just a puppy so small improvements are big deals to both he and us. You told us to have fun and "love that puppy unconditionally." If it is possible to love him even more, we have accomplished that. I cannot begin to tell you how happy we are to have him, and I like to think he feels the same way. I wish I could wake up in the morning with the same enthusiasm for the day that he does. Unfortunately, at 6:00 AM I'm not quite as chipper. However, come 6:05 when he comes back in from his morning bathroom break, who ever is still in bed is in for a heck of surprise when 55 lbs of slobbering puppy leaps onto the bed and licks your face right off.

Jack is great...he has the energy of 100 puppies, and he loves us more than we could ever imagine. Thank you so much for allowing us to adopt him. We'll have to get him and his much larger brother together sometime so they can play. The only time Jack pays less attention to us is when he has the opportunity to play with anther puppy...or squirrel...or cat....or leaf
even!!

Thank you!
Kevin
 

I am very happy to tell you that Dixon- now renamed Brody- is a VERY happy boy!!  He has done very well: completed obedience training, remains very housebroken and has become much less sensitive to people and home life.  He had some issues with being very nervous and sensitive to being touched- however- is now actually pretty calm and relaxed most of the time.  He also now loves to be hugged and kissed- which was difficult at first.  I made a big decision about a month and a half ago to get him a sister because he had soooo much energy (despite what
seemed like constant walking) and things couldn't be better!  They are the ultimate best friends.  Her name is Kyah and she is also a rescue- she was a returned puppy and is now 7 months old.  Even though she is half his size at 28 lbs- she definitely bosses him around- and he just lets her!  So- just wanted to thank you for all that you have done for Brody and so many others.  Kyah and I love him to pieces- and my cat
doesn't mind him either- which is a big accomplishment!

 

Thanks so much!!

 

Jessie Stricker

 

 

Melody just wanted to say Hi and to thank you for rescuing her. 
She likes being a house kitty and she loves Chester, her foster brother!

 

Just wanted to say thank you for Hailey.  She is a beautiful dog.  She is doing really well now.  She had a rough start.  Her body was rejecting the stitches from her "fixin'".  So, she got really sick.  She took two rounds of antibiotic and finally her stitches dissolved.  We had her for about 2 months before they were all gone and she wasn't sick anymore.  Since then, she has really started to become active and puppyish.  She steals the kid's toys all of the time - not to chew them, but for them to chase her.  We got an invisible fence for the dogs.  They love it!  Hailey would stay outside all day - if it would stop raining!   She is a very gentle dog - we love her very much! 

The Labbe's

 

Just wanted to send a few pictures of Shadow (aka Parker).  She is doing great. 
It's so nice to have noise & have play time with the dogs. 
Thanks again...

Love,
Tim & Michelle Naypauer

 

We thought you might like to see a few pictures of how the little man (aka Stormy) has adapted to life at our house. He is just such a joy--both Levi and I just shake our heads as to how the little man managed to find us. He gets along very well with his big sisters. Bella loves to wrestle with him and they thunder up and down the hallway half the night playing. But the little guy (who we just call "little man" most of the time) has a very special bond with Jeeves. When we first got him, he adopted her and she would clean him and cuddle him and he would curl up and sleep in her big soft belly. They are still best friends. We can't thank you enough for introducing us to the little man. He is our
sunshine on cloudy Cleveland days!   Christine, Levi, Bella, Jeeves, and Little Man
 

We just love her to pieces.  I would have a house full of cats if I could, but my husband told me he was cutting me off at number three, so I had to make sure that #3 was particularly special, and she is.  We all love her (she is just the right amount of sweet and sassy!).  I know you had a hard time letting her go, but trust me, I told you that my house was kitty heaven, and it is.  Pickles has many fun places to venture and relax:  she has a fluffy cat bed by a sun-drenched window (but why go in that when she can cram with the other 2 cats, my 6'4" husband, and my 5'10" self in our queen bed?)...she has a deluxe kitty climber/window seat fully carpeted and complete with sisal rope for scratching that my husband made...she has a screened in porch complete with bird feeders right outside of the screen to keep her adequately entertained (and a bit frustrated!)...she has a seven year old girl with ample energy to meet her own for endless playing...she has a desk full of paperwork to sprawl out on, knock around, and mix up...she has a black kitty named Olive to play Mommy kitty and to keep her in line...and she has a pudgy orange tabby friend named Peanut to play and cuddle with (move over Romeo & Juliet, here come Peanut & Pickles)...and most importantly...she has a house full of security, adventure, and love.  She has truly found her "forever home."  What more could a kitty ask for?

 

So feel free to pass our story along.  I wish all of our animals could find such homes (who else just lives to give love...and asks only for a bit of love in return?).  Stray adoption is the way to go!!!!  Thanks for giving us Pickles!!!! 

 

Thanks Again,

Alex, Chris, & Bianca Frech  

 

Thank you so much for being such a good foster for Madison. She has proved to be a real lover! She looks great in her red bandana, which also helps to muffle the tinkling of her tags - ID, rabies and county license. She's learned to walk very well without pulling on the leash, and is also learning to heel pretty well. She's sitting very well, even anticipating the command, and we're into learning the "down" command, too. We've been to Petsmart, and she was great with the adults there. She's still unusually fearful about kids - I'm thinking she was likely abused and/or frightened badly when she was abandoned. She is good friends with the 90# golden retriever next door, and they play just like she did with your labs. She has been so good about being in the crate during the day - at least up until the last two days. Right when it's time for me to go to work, she turns into a 40# rag doll who wants extra tummy rubs. She eventually goes in with good grace, but she REALLY tries to persuade me that it's not necessary!! We've gone visiting, and she enjoys being in the car. My only problem is she wants to crawl between the bucket seats to sit on the arm rest. Unfortunately, the arm rest is not her size! I feel right at home with all the puppy nose smudges on the windows. As far as the cats are concerned, the first week was torture for them. Maddie SO wanted to play, and they all ran for their lives. The more they ran, the more she chased. Finally, my 3 oldest cats, who have been around active dogs, lost interest in running. They all are back on the bed at night (along with Madison, of course). The 2 younger cats are SLOWLY recognizing the fact that Madison just wants to get close and personal. Madison has lots of toys (of course, plastic water bottles are more fun) and we play fetch and tug of war a lot. We've gone on walks, and she's had her first tub bath, at which she behaved very well.  Her feet still look big, so she still has some growing to do. I'll send further updates as she grows. Thanks again for giving me the privilege of having Madison in my home!  
Margo

 

Bailey (formerly Max) loves his new home. He sleeps with his new daddy at night and pals around with his new big sister Ivy. Ivy and Max enjoy terrorizing the fish and playing with their fuzzy poof balls together.
Max follows his big sister everywhere and she’s even started grooming him.

Thank you,

Stephanie

 

Okay it's official Newman is in his forever home.   He has 3 cats who puff up at him & he just shrugs & says "Whatever"
& a little pom who barks at him & he just laughs.  His mom loves him so here's a happy ending!

Sarah & the Kiscolabs

 

 

All is well here!  Daisy has had 2 sessions at "dog school" as Anna calls it and all of us -- even Anna -- are trying to help her with her "homework".  She is a wonderful dog, already well trained thanks to her foster family and she gets along with all the neighbors (people and dogs -- she isn't very fond of the squirrels...)  She is so much better about wearing her gentle leader headcollar - so much so that I walk her down our street every morning with Anna, before I take her to preschool.  We are trying to work on getting her not to jump up on Anna's friends when they visit but, other than that, she is just perfect!  We take walks on campus, and she loves to run with Dad.  Did I tell you Anna's new name for Daisy is "Sissy."  How cute is that?

 

Beth 

 

This is our new addition (yes another rescue pyr.).  His name is Gunner, he's 3.5 yrs.old,  voice command trained, and the biggest baby you have ever seen.  Right now he waiting for his hair to grow back, it was cut because of all the matting, but he will be beautiful when it grows back.  Gunner on Right and Jennie on left in photo.  Loving, kind, very understanding and soft hearted wife in middle. 

He had great foster parents and the people at PAWS in Ohio loved him allot, but he needed a forever home.  Well you know me. 
Victor (DAD) 

 

Here is a new picture of Madison - she is becoming quite the grown up little dog.....and certainly gives us a "run for our money". She is hilarious!

We've decided to start her up with agility training which starts next week. I think it will be good for her as she has a very deep instinct for herding everything (especially all the neighborhood kids on bikes and roller blades - we have to work hard on managing that one). The trainer thinks she has a lot of border collie in her with the way she moves and acts. We are also considering looking into this "flyball" thing - I hear that is a lot fun and actually "better" than agility, but, we'll see... She needs to be doing "something" all the time because she is a busy little girl....so this will be good for her both physically and mentally...

She loves everyone that comes to visit and has gotten to the point where she can be "on the loose" on the first floor during the day while we're at work - so she is definitely growing up and getting used the day to day routine.

Trish

 

Here are some pictures of Kasey (aka Lacey).  She is doing well and is learning something new everyday.  I wish we could bottle her energy! Her favorite things to do are watch Kitty TV ( the fish tank), climb the fake ficus tree, chase her new playmate, Raven, around and play fetch with her favorite ball.  She needs a little work on the whole fetch idea, but she's getting better every day.  As playful as she is she is equally loving.  I've never had a cat that purrs as much as Kasey.  She loves to curl up in my lap for her afternoon nap.  I think I enjoy it as much as she does.

 

I would like to thank you for giving me the chance to raise Kasey.  She was so well cared for when I adopted her.  I hope anyone that is looking for a cat or kitten will adopt from your organization.  You really care about your animals and it shows through in Kasey. 

 

Sincerely,

Angela K. Matousek

 

All is well here!  Daisy has had 2 sessions at "dog school" as Evie calls it and all of us -- even Evie -- are trying to help her with her "homework".  She is a wonderful dog, already well trained thanks to Jane and Dan and she gets along with all the neighbors (people and dogs -- she isn't very fond of the squirrels...)
 

Take care,

Beth

Hi! Just wanted to give you an update on "Charlie"! We saw most of the people that dealt with his adoption at the PAWS polo field walk a thon, but for those of you who we missed, I just wanted to let you know how he's doing. His new name is "Keller" since he's deaf we named him after Helen Keller :) He's doing wonderful and getting along great with his boxer buddie Justice. He knows some basic hand signals like "no", "good boy", "sit", " lay down", "crate", "out", "come" and he's learning "off". He's completely house broken and sleeps in our bed with us every night. He loves other dogs and plays great with all kinds. And boy he sure knows how to bark! Most people think that since he's deaf he doesn't bark. Well that's a miss conception! He barks and growls and "talks" all of the time. He's a great addition to our family and I don't know what we would do with out him. Please tell his little pit bull friend "Daisy" that we said hello and that Keller misses her terribly. They had a great time playing at the polo field. I've enclosed a recent picture of him at the polo field. Thanks for your time.
  
Kelsie Morrow, Justice, and Keller

 

Sonny is settling in well. Yesterday she gave me a scare when I woke up and I could not find her. I searched the house 4 or 5 times, then went out to the garage, and then outside to see if she had gotten out when my son left earlier for the police department. He is a detective on the Maple Heights Police.

I kept walking around the house calling Sonny– then I finally heard this faint squeak, so I called Sonny, listened for the squeak till I finally traced it to the kitchen. Well I opened one of the lower cabinet doors, and she shot out like a rocket and kept rubbing my legs. She must have been in there for an hour because this is the cabinet where my son keeps his coffee.

All of my other cats were talkers, especially the Burmese, but Sonny has such a small voice– I told her she needs to learn to speak up.

She truly is a very loving cat. Thank you again for your assistance.

Regards, Murray.

This is Mister (right) and his new little brother, Charlie (aka as HOW - Hell on Wheels).  Mister used to be the one to jump out and jump on the other cats in
 our household, now it's coming around full circle.  Charlie is the jumper.  Deb and Nancy are grateful that little Charlie is in their lives.

 

 

Whitney is having a great time with Rhett.  He is getting along very well, and he can now go
all over the house without getting into anything. He seems so much bigger than when she first brought him home.

Thanks,
Myca, Whitney, Rhett and family  


 

Jack and Jill found their forever homes and their new families have
decided to schedule play dates together!

 

 

 

Malcolm is doing great!  He really is a wonderful puppy, I don't know how anyone could have left him behind, I couldn't live without him now that he's here! 

We go to the park and take long walks through the snow, he loves to eat little snowballs and branches and play with the other dogs that are there, he is very popular!  He's met pretty much the whole family and likes to play with the kids and other dogs.  He had a day at the spa, where he got a bath and his nails clipped and he starts school on 01/07, which I can tell he is very excited about.  We've been practicing and getting him ready for his first day of class, he knows sit and come so far.  Malcolm is very intelligent but I don't want him to grow up too fast, he is still all puppy... haha.  Lilly is coming around to him, they play here and there, I have a feeling they will be very close!!  

I included some pictures and both Malcolm and I want to say THANK YOU for bringing us together, it has filled a little void for both of us.  I truly believe that things happen for a reason, and he was left behind for me and he will never have to worry about being left behind again!     Happy Holidays!!!        Love,    Santina & Malcolm

Faith and Hope are absolutely wonderful and delightful!  They were a joy on the trip and even more of a joy here at home.  They have their own "cat condo", with new water and food dishes, and with a new "electric litter box", all tucked away in Frank's large home office.  We began the next day after we got home to introduce them to the dogs and now they are roaming free all through the day - the dogs are pretty cool with them.  At night we still are keeping the kittens in the office, but soon they will be free to roam the house all the time.

Calico is doing great.  She has  become a "Daddy's Girl" and loves to lay by Chuck.  For not being a lap kitty, she sure does love to lay by us.  I wake up in the middle of the night with her sleeping on my pillow or swatting at my feet when they move.  She has an amazing vocabulary.  I've never had a cat that had so many different "vocals". It is like she is talking to us and answering our questions.  She does like her catnip.  We can tell when she has been into it because she flies through the house like a bird, pounces on us or just gets ornery.  She is so funny. 

Shadow, my dog, wants to play but Calico is still a little skittish around him.   She is warming up to him a little at night on the bed. She will lay nose-to-nose with him for a while, then she will take off and hide. 
 

I'm glad we got her.  

Thanks,

Adele Conti

 

Named Grady (left) and Coco for the two Cleveland Indian young talents before their season ended in the toilet…which incidentally is where these two adorable adolescents like to dump vanity top items like tissue boxes, hair brushes and cotton squares. The thoughtful felines are good enough to unroll toilet paper for the lazy humans and creatively decorate it to look like Charlie Brown’s ghost costume.  

Although they are brothers, Grady (the Greaser) is tough and has short slick hair while Coco (the Puff) has beautifully extending long hair and passively yields all food to Grady’s panicked eating. Coco prefers to savor dinner courses after Grady is gorged. But when all bathroom and kitchen duties are satisfied they’re like…well, pussy cats… being very loving and full of innocence. Coco seems to have a need to breast feed and settles for ear lobes, eye lids and fingers. Grady is a comfortable “lap cat” and prefers to chomp fingers and toes.

Their human friend provided a six foot tall tree house that looks out their 8^th floor lake apartment safe from the chaos below. Aside from the adult human they are smothered with attention from Adam (11) and Renee (17) whom are frequent inhabitants of the home.

Much appreciation to Paws Ohio network that provide such wonderful service. Rick

 

Even though they came from two different homes, it only took them a couple of days to become best friends.  Piper bathes Pumpkin constantly with her tongue, they love playing together, and they curl up with each other for naps.  They have distinct personalities--Pumpkin is a total lap cat and purrs so loudly I worry our neighbors will hear. While Piper is more independent and prefers to curl up near you and her purr isn't quite as loud, but she loves to give kisses (she gets up in your face and licks
you!).  They are such a wonderful addition to our family, we love them so much!     Thank you for all your help!        Jessica