Posts tagged with 'adoption'

Twitter (now called Fancy)

Posted Dec 12, 2009 at 7:48 pm in Happy Endings, Latest News

TwitterWhen she was with ResQ, this darling Rattie girl was called Twitter and was fostered by Cora in Arkansas, and then Annette in Connecticut. She ended up in ResQ because her human was both evicted and arrested. His landlord said the conditions at the house were deplorable and brought Twitter and her two puppies to a Louisiana shelter. The p0und had to keep the dogs for a few days to see if the owner was released from jail, but he wasn’t. It was curtains for these dogs, since they had already been at the pound long enough. Luckily, one of the puppies was adopted by a pound worker and is reportedly doing well. ResQ took in Mama Twitter and her remaining pup. Sadly, as is often the case with young puppies that end up in shelters, the pup succumbed to distemper. Twitter remained healthy and was a great save! She charmed everyone she met.

She was adopted by Kim Smith and family in Massachusetts. Twitter’s new family writes, “Our new baby is absolutely wonderful! She is now called Fancy, and she has definitely not let us down! She’s perfect in every way and it feels like she has always been a part of our family. She is now where she was meant to be. My daughter Gracie calls Fancy her new best friend. If you are reading this and considering adoption, please do; you won’t regret it! Thanks to everyone who helped bring Fancy to her new home!” We wish Fancy and rest of the Smith family a lifetime of happiness together!

Happy Endings: Bugsy and the Millers

Posted Aug 5, 2009 at 7:00 am in Happy Endings, Latest News

Bugsy's favorite spot.Bugsy was fostered by Cora in Arkansas for two months and was adopted by the Miller family in May 2009. Bugsy was originally named Zamboni. He found himself homeless after his human was deployed for military assignment.

Bugsy’s new mom writes: After a couple months of looking for a Rat Terrier, I found Rat Terrier ResQ’s website. It looked like such a great organization. The people we worked with during the adoption process were very helpful and friendly. Everything was really easy. Bugsy warmed right up to us and got along with our other two dogs right from the start. He has adjusted to his new life very quickly and we are very happy to have him here with us.

What a great life for him! See more pictures of Bugsy in his new home.

Happy Endings: Freddie and Terri

Posted Aug 5, 2009 at 7:00 am in Happy Endings, Latest News

Freddie & TerriFreddie was fostered by Wendy in California for almost three months before his new mom, Terri, adopted him in June 2009.

Freddie came to ResQ with multiple wounds that had been stitched up. He can’t tell us exactly what happened to him, but despite his injuries, this boy has healed nicely and does not let his unfortunate past keep him from enjoying life to the fullest.

On the day that Freddie met Terri for the first time, he ran up her “like she was his long lost mom.” Freddie and Terri were truly made for each other, and he is now living “happily ever after.”

Happy Endings: Sophie (was Alice) and the Grant family

Posted Apr 26, 2009 at 7:07 pm in Happy Endings, Latest News

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Alice was fostered by Nikki in Washington, and was adopted by the Grant family in November of 2008. Jennifer Grant happily writes in:

“Just wanted you to know our Sophie (formerly Alice) is doing very well.  She is loving her new home here in Olympia, Washington.  She wasn’t too keen on all the snow we had this winter, and she absolutely hates to go for her walk in the rain, but otherwise loves the environment of the Pacific Northwest.  She and her cat sister Cleo are getting along, and she is enjoying playing with our two granddaughters.  Sophie also loves to run with her ‘Pa.’  They do 3 miles on the high school track 2 to 3 days each week.  Keeps her slim!”

We are thrilled for the Grant family and their Sophie!

Happy Endings: Ashleigh (now Bella)

Posted Apr 26, 2009 at 6:36 pm in Happy Endings, Latest News

bellanj3bellanjbellanj2Ashleigh came to Rat Terrier ResQ in December of 2007, just a pup. She was fostered by both Cora and Greg in Arkansas. Ashleigh weathered an unsuccessful adoption, and thankfully, bounced back superbly! Sadly, no matter how hard we work to screen every adopter, there are some bad apples that slip through the cracks. Ashleigh (who was now answering to the name Bella) went to foster care with Jacki in New Jersey. The good news is that Ashleigh didn’t hold any grudges and was still the same loving dog she had always been.

In December of 2008, Bella went to live with Kathy Presti and family in New Jersey. This time, Bella’s lottery ticket was a winner — she hit the jackpot! Kathy has a ton of great news to share about Bella’s new life:

“Bella loves every member of the family, especially 8-year-old Diana. Occasionally Diana’s toys lose eyes, noses, and feet. Bella goes to Diana’s room like a teenager to a shopping mall!”

Kathy reports that the greatest thing about Bella is that she is such a good listener. Bella minds and obeys her humans very well. She says Bella loves chasing rabbits and squirrels, “but (thank God) did not get lucky yet.”

Bella’s favorite things are crawling under the covers at night with her mom and dad, listening to opera (“You can see her eyes closing and ears spread; she looks like she is dreaming of being on stage”) and riding in the car. When she uses her paws to grab things, her family jokes that she is part monkey. The Presti family is thrilled with Bella, saying that she brightens up life. We are so happy for them all!

Happy Endings: Sparky Terribilini in Idaho

Posted Apr 26, 2009 at 5:53 pm in Happy Endings, Latest News

sparkyidsparkyid2Sparky was fostered by Clare in Idaho and adopted by Anne Terribilini and family in January of 2008. Anne writes:

“As you can see, he is a very happy boy. Sparky had surgery last summer in hopes of fixing a damaged front leg, but unfortunately, it was unsuccessful. He now walks with a limp, but it hasn’t slowed him down. We love Sparky very much and even though he occasionally eats our shoes, we wouldn’t change him for the world.”

Happy Endings: Lily/Sparky/Daisy

Posted Apr 24, 2009 at 8:20 pm in Happy Endings, Latest News

lilylily2Eleven days before Christmas 2007, ResQ got an urgent email from Teresa, a cousin of one of the employees of Arrow Coachlines in Little Rock, Arkansas. She told of a sweet girl who was living outside the bus company. While she was being cared for during the day, this darling dog had no protection from the elements at night. The bus company employees had been calling her Maggie and had even taken her to the vet to be spayed; however, she was Heartworm-positive and things were looking grim for Maggie. To make matters worse, a very cold and dangerous storm was churning in to central Arkansas.

Cue Greg the Hero, a ResQ volunteer in Jacksonville, Arkansas. He rushed to save this girl from the storm and got her safe and dry. ResQ volunteer Jacki in New Jersey would foster this girl, temporarily being called Li’l Girl by Greg. Jacki and Greg decided this gal was a Rat Terrier/Schnauzer mix, although one can never know for sure when a dog has been a stray soul.

She made her way to New Jersey and was given an official ResQ name, Amaryllis (Lily for short), started Heartworm treatment, and began her search for a new home. She made fast friends everywhere she went due to her fun, playful, loving nature. Lily was adopted in May of 2008 to a wonderful family in New York, and was renamed Sparky.  Sadly, the family fell on hard economic times about 8 months later, and had no choice but to return her to ResQ. Her bio was posted online, and the Applications Team started screening applicants to be Sparky’s new family.

Maggie/Li’l Girl/Amaryllis/Lily/Sparky made her way to Connecticut, where there was room with Annette, a ResQ volunteer. ResQ ensured Sparky was still medically cleared to go to a new home, and just as February 2009 was coming into view, the Blais family of Connecticut, who had fallen in love with her bio and pictures online, became her new family.

This little traveling girl was renamed Daisy and the Blais family reports that she is doing wonderfully! She accompanies Mike and Kate each day to their Adult Day Center and she is beloved by all the participants. She has a large grassy fenced in area which she gets plenty of play time and exercise. Mike writes:

“Of course, she is the best dog in the world…very, very playful, loyal, goofy and extremely smart. Everybody falls in love with her! At night she loves to curl up on the couch and watch TV with us. My wife and I thank you and Rat Terrier ResQ for the good work you all do.”

All of ResQ could not be happier for the little Travelin’ Gal. She has touched many lives, whether she was in Arkansas, New Jersey, New York or Connecticut, whether she was known as Maggie, Li’l Girl, Amaryllis, Lily, Sparky or Daisy. It’s a joy to see her continually touching so many lives each day.

Happy Endings: Tiki in California

Posted Apr 23, 2009 at 9:45 pm in Happy Endings, Latest News

tikiLynn Ainsworth adopted Tiki, fostered by Karen, in March of 2008. Tiki stayed in California and is now called Zoe. Lynn tell us that they absolutely love her!  “Her favorite thing is taking walks in the local parks with her big brother Max, our 3-year-old Rat Terrier, and chasing squirrels in our backyard,” reports Lynn.

Last summer, the two Ratties went to a dog beach but they did not like the water (“I guess it’s kinda scary for a little dog.”)  Zoe and Max were happy just playing on the sand.

Lynn says that Zoe (“a smart little girl”) and Max cuddle up with their humans each night. Zoe has a good life in Southern California!

Happy Endings: Buffy (now Bridget)

Posted Apr 23, 2009 at 9:26 pm in Happy Endings, Latest News

buffyBuffy, fostered by Cora in Arkansas, went home to Nancy Gilbert, of Connecticut, in June of 2008. Buffy’s name is now Bridget and her new family reports in that she is doing well. She likes to play with all her toys and sleep in bed with the Gilberts.

She also likes to play with Santana, her new Jack Russell Terrier sister. They are like bookends, always together.  They eat together, sleep together and play together — you name it, they don’t do anything without the other. The Gilberts also rescued a Toy Fox Terrier from a breeder, so now Bridget has a new playmate, but Santana is still her favorite.

Nancy says, “We also got a doggie door for her. That way, she can go out whenever she feels like it. She is so spoiled that if she doesn’t get her way she whines like a baby until she gets her way, which she sometimes gets. Not always.” Sounds like Bridget is living it up!

Happy Endings: Riley and the Thirys

Posted Apr 22, 2009 at 9:59 pm in Happy Endings, Latest News

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rileyhe3Riley, fostered by Donna in Illinois, went home to his forever family, the Thirys, in September of 2007. The Thirys report that both Mattie (their JRT Rescue) and Riley are doing GREAT! For the Thiry Terriers, now living in Washington state, there’s always something new to explore; they remind Katie and Jason of that! These pics were taken at Cannon Beach, Oregon, where Riley dug up a LIVE Dungeness crab that buried itself in the sand. He was so proud of himself. The Thiry family has joined a local “playdate group” that meets regularly that both terriers enjoy. Please see more pictures of Riley and Mattie.