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We are sitting on the porch protecting the property!
-- Shiloh and Tessa

Tessa - Adopted 3/22/08

Dear Pawprints,

Just want to let you know that Tessa is growing so fast. Shiloah and Roxie have been enjoying her alot. They are always playing from the time they get up until the go to bed. Tessa's favorite pet is Fat Maxx they really love each other alot.

Tessa's mom takes her riding every saturday and sunday along with Shiloah. In about 1 more month we will try to take her out on the lake and see how she handles that. It will be alot of fun.

Thanks for letting me adopt Tessa, she is very sweet and made an awesome difference in the family.

~ Susy
Tessa, Maxx, Roxie, Shiloah, Misty, Sheba

Can we go for a walk? Can we? Can We?.
-- Bruiser

Bruiser - Adopted 2006

Hello,

Dear Pawprints, Here are several of our favorite pictures of Bruiser (formally known as Scooter). He is growing fast and we couldn't be more excited. We are beginning to think he is mixed with Beagle due to the way he howls when barking and also due to the way he acts and can sniff out about anything.

He is becoming very smart and the latest "trick" we have been working on with him is balancing a treat on his nose and then flipping it up and catching it. This has obviously been the most difficult for him to pick up but he is coming along quickly. We just wanted to give you guys an update on him because we know y'all enjoyed the time you got to spend with him. Thanks again for everything from the very beginning, we have really enjoyed him.

~Daniel Hayes, Kari High, Jade, and Bruiser Coda

My prayers have been answered! I have the perfect family.
-- Coda

Coda - Adopted 2006

Hello,

My name is Crystal Rhoades and I adopted a beautiful retriever mix puppy from you 2 yrs ago. His name then was Sage. Now his name is Coda and he has grown up to be a great and beautiful dog. Cindy was the lady we adopted him from, she was the nicest and most helpful person I have ever met. Coda then was going through some rough times dealing with his mange. But we have since then got it done and over with and he now has a beautiful coat. We love him dearly and am so thankful for the opportunity that you gave to us... Coda was to be a gift for my husband returning from Iraq that April and he was.. Coda is definitly my husbands dog. Coda also just got a friend to play with and enjoy his extra time with. He is very much loved and living a great life. I will include pictures of him for you all to see.. and again Thank You very much for the great opportunity to have this wonderful dog.

Thank You All,

~ Crystal Rhoades & Family

I love to play peek-a-boo!
-- Holly

Holly - Adopted January 2008

Dear Paw Prints Animal Rescue,

Holly has been with us for a little over 2 weeks now and we absolutely adore and love her!!! We debated on several names for her, but decided to keep "Holly"!

She adjusted to our family and home very quickly and she is doing great! Our 4 year old son loves her dearly and is supervised at all times with her...he is getting better with her (as far as being gentle and giving her her much needed space!)

She is almost fully potty trained (only 1 or 2 accidents in the last 9 days!)! She sleeps in her crate for now, and may spend 2 hours, maximum, during the day in it, but she really hates the crate. She's a really smart pup! She is getting very good at following the basic commands and will sit and wait for an approval to get her treat!!! We almost have her giving paw-shakes too! We are scheduling a private training session in our home to work with our son and Holly, as well as give us some more training pointers. Thank you again for all your time and assistance during our search for the perfect puppy...and we did get her in Holly!!!!

UPDATE! (April '08) Just a little note (and some photos) about Holly. Holly is now 4.5 months and doing great. We had her enrolled in puppy basic obedience class and she "graduated" with flying colors!!! She is very smart and a quick learner! We still are not sure of how big she will become, but we got her at 4.9 pounds and she is now 21.8 pounds!!! Our 4 year old son is getting along wonderfully with her and they adore eachother!!! I can't thank you enough for the opportunity of adopting that you have given us! Here is a picture of Holly with another dog...that is "Jasmine" (or as you called her : "Hailey")...Holly's sister! Our neighbors adopted her a few days after we got Holly. Needless to say, the sisters love to play together and it is great that they are so close!!!

With warmest regards,
~ Ellen Moricone and family

All of this puppy play really wears me out!
-- Hampton

Hampton - Adopted February 2008

Hi There!!!

I just wanted to say thank you so much for Hampton! He is the sweetest and smartest little puppy, and the light of my life. He is learning so quickly on the leash, he's just so eager to please and have a good time. We are having a blast together, I'm so happy I found him, and your group. Hampton loves to sleep on his blue bed I made him while I work at the computer and follows me from room to room, he always knows when it's time to eat, and he sleeps through the night in his crate. Im astounded by him each day he learns something new and I'm very proud of him. Thank you so much for everything you do, you make a difference in the lives of these helpless animals each day. Keep up the good work!

~ Sara Remini

Hurry, hurry, hurry, I got puppy things to do!
-- Deacon

Deacon

Hi Pawprints!!!

Wanted to share some pictures with you of little Deacon (formerly, Jade). He has grown to 18 lbs. already and has lots of neighborhood friends. He is potty trained and was a good boy at the vet when it came time to get his shots - he's also great on a leash!

We sure do love our little boy! We'll bring him to see you at PetSmart soon!

~ Lindsay & Derek

The things I do to please my mommy - Caesar

Caesar

Dear Pawprints!!!

We first met Caesar when we fostered him along with 2 of his siblings. We loved all of them, but Caesar found a special place in our hearts. He was the runt of the litter, and was a bit scrawny and had some GI issues. With some love, and some tuna, he soon started eating well and he hasn't slowed down a bit. He's happy and scrappy and healthy and has grown into his strong name. He lives with 4 other cats and a dog and he has fit in very well with all of us; he's actually the one who has really brought the family together. He just had his first birthday, and celebrated it with all his new brothers and sisters, who he loves very much! He's a fabulous addition to our family.

~ Susie & Josh

I am guarding the yard from those pesky squirrels!
-- Rusty

Rusty - Adopted October 2007

We wanted to say thank you for finding Rusty and adding him to our family. He is wonderful, and we enjoy him so much. He loves to snuggle with us on the couch and take long walks through the woods or around the neighborhood. At first, he wanted to stay by our side every minute of the day, but now he has more confidence and proudly guards his backyard from those pesky little squirrels! He has lots of new toys, and he loves to sleep on the couch with his head on a pillow. He's very smart and sweet, and we are lucky he is part of our family. Thank you for all you do!

UPDATE!

Hello,

We adopted Rusty in October 2007, and we just adopted Lilly in March 2008. We just wanted you to know that she is doing great! Thank you for trusting us enough to see how well she would get along with Rusty. She is so sweet, and she loves to snuggle and have her belly rubbed. Her number one favorite thing to do is to play with Rusty. They chase each other all around the backyard, and they play tug-o-war with their toys. She is happy and healthy, and we love having her as part of our family.

Thank you for all that you do!
Joey and Barbi Honeycutt

I be a handsome dude and I be chillin' -- Red

Red - Adopted November 2005

I can't even put it into words how much Red has become an important part of the family.  My dad's cancer returned about seven months after we adopted Red, and about three months after that he passed away.  My dad absolutely fell in love with Red and just adored having him here. They had a whole routine together --  every morning they would go out on the porch in the backyard and my dad would sit and eat his cereal while Red played.  When he worked from home, Red was right there with a toy under his desk. Once my dad was unable to get around, Red took to calmly laying on the couch or bed with him.  Once my dad passed, Red was really important in helping me to heal and keep going.  Red was something my dad and I shared together, and when I look at him, I always remember the day we first saw him at PetSmart and fell in love.  He has fit in so perfectly with our six cats and has become best buds with one of them.  Everyone who meets him just adores him and I can't imagine life without him.  I wanted to let you know how loved he is, and how much my family and I appreciate what Paw Prints Animal Rescue does!

Larkin Willis - Red's Mom

"Hurry up Mom! We can't stay sitting this cute for long.... we got things to do!

Joe Joe - Adopted September 2007

Just wanted to let you know that Joe Joe is just a love! He is a three-year-old cockapoo, and we adopted through your agency in mid-September. He has adjusted so well and he has been very patient with us, as we have tried to figure out how to be good dog parents. He really has done well with us, and he is such an important member of our family. Don’t know what we did without him before.

Thanks for trusting us enough to allow him to live with us. We do love him! Thank you Cindy for all of your support. I have told everyone I know about your wonderful agency!

The Worleys

"We don't care if he doesn't pick up his clothes...

we have him properly trained to take care of our needs."  -- Izzy and Harold

Harold and Izzy are wonderful cats and are integrating into their new home just fine.  Harold loves to follow us around the house and surely is never too far behind!  Izzy was a little more reserved when she first arrived home but by nightfall turned into a snuggle cat and likes to get under the blankets with us to curl up at night.  She is also an amazing jumper!  Harold got along with our current tabby "Tiger" right from the start but Izzy took a day to warm up to him.  Now they sniff each other nose to nose with no problems.  Despite the fact that Tiger is only nine months older, we can tell that he sometimes gets overwhelmed with their energy and play habits.  We are all amazed how quickly they have fit into our lifestyle and us into theirs.  It is as if it was meant to be.  Thank you for two wonderful cats!

Brian, Eliie, Zach, Kaleigh and Tiger

(Tiger signed under duress - "My kingdom has been invaded!")

"Ahhh... this is the life... warm puppy beds, plenty to eat and a mom and dad of my own! Thanks mom and dad, I love you. "  -- Presley

Hey there. Just wanted to write a little note and let you know that I am doing SUPER! My mom and dad adopted me on July 31st, 2005 (That's my birthday), and I've had fun ever since. My mom and dad spoil me as often as they can. I have three doggie beds to sleep in at home, I get a treat or two every day, my parents take me on nice long walks in the evening, I have a huge backyard that is all mine, and my parents give me a lot of love. When my parents first adopted me, I was very shy, but then after awhile I started to come out of my shell! Now instead of running away when people come to visit my parents, I am the first to greet them. It's terrific! Anyways, I just wanted to let you know how great I am doing, and how happy my parents are to have me.

~ Presley

"I am big and cast a large shadow.  Therefore,

you should fear me and shower me with the

nectars of the gods whenever I demand.

(OK... I'll settle for dry cat food whenever you

can get around to it...)" -- Ziggy

Hi!  My new mom and dad named me that for a few reasons;  they have this thing they call a 'parrot' named Bowie that was sort of named for David Bowie.  Since David Bowie did Ziggy Stardust and the black parts of my fur have white streaks in them, it fits me.  Also my foster mom called me 'Biggy' or 'Biggy Boy' so it was easy to change my name and they thought I wouldn't notice.  I am so happy to be here.  Before my foster mom took me in I got shuffled around due to owners' health.  I hated those adopt-a-thon things so I hid and nobody really got to see me.  My new family thinks the world of me and I love them all.  I didn't even have a hard time meeting the 'other' cat (although I think I'm cuter).  My favorite place is on the back of the couch watching the world, but I do love to play with my new friend and family.  All in all, I guess the nine months I spent with my foster parents was for the best so I could get the great people that I adopted.

Julie Elliott - Ziggy's Mom

"If I lie still... she'll think I fell, bring me a treat and let me sleep in the bed tonight..." -- Sasha

Sasha - Adopted May 2007

Sasha is doing wonderfully.  She is my constant companion and the light of my life (don't tell my children!).  Her Foster family did such a wonderful job with her and were so supportive with information about her personality.  Even though she is still young, she has the sweetest, most loving demeanor and manages to be calm while I'm working from home.  As you can see, she stands watch while I work, laying at the bottom of the stairs waiting for that belly scratch - the toll she charges to walk up or down the stairs.  She loves our walks and adores car rides.  When I first met her I was a little intimidated by her energy and excitability, but her foster family really knew her personality and helped me make the decision. Thank you to everyone at Paw Prints for bringing this wonderful companion into my home!

Leslie, Tony & Ben (mom, dad & big brother)

Lady loves her favorite stuffed dog from Nana.

Lady (formerly "Amaretto") - Adopted July 2007

Hi my name is Lady and I love my new home. They give me lots of love and treats and toys to play with. As you can see in the picture I am resting with all my new toys that they bought for me. I love them very much and they love me too. I got to meet all my extended family at a party this past weekend they said it was because my daddy graduated from college, but I know they threw the party to welcome me to the family. I met my Nana, Grandpa, Nieces and lots of other people. I am the puppy on the left, the other one is a stuffed puppy my Nana bought for me. I am so happy here.

~ Lady

Pia and her big brother Teddy Bear.

Pia (formerly "Blossom") - Adopted January 2007

Dear Paw Prints,

Blossom or so we called her Pia now, seems to be doing very well. We took her to the Outerbanks back in March and she just loves the water. She is very attached to her big brother Teddy-bear as you can see from the photos. She follows him everywhere and does everything that he does. she even sleeps like him with their legs up in the air! She is growing very fast. Take care and thank you so much for letting her adopt her. She has been a wonderful addition to our family and she is not shy at all anymore!!!

~ Hong, Thilo, Teddy-Bear, & Pia

New addition, Grace, plots her attack on the voluptuous tail of unsuspecting Zoe.

Grace (formerly "Moon Dance") - Adopted February 2006

We love her so much.  She is the most affectionate and friendly kitten ever.  You did a great job raising her to this point.  My daughter and son-in-law (who doesn't like cats) are enamored with her.  She is a real sweetheart.  Thank you again for trusting us with your baby.  What you do is so invaluable and I know it is hard to give them up.

Grace's Mom - Marsha Synder

We adopted Ashley in April and are very pleased that he is a part of our family. After an initial adjustment period, his personality has come out in full force. What a fun and playful cat he is as well as being extremely affectionate. One of his favorite "activities" is to curl up on my neck while I am sleeping! He has been a wonderful playmate for our other cat  Jake, and really seems to have made himself right at home with us. Thank you for the wonderful work that is being done with the animals that are rescued and fostered through your organization. We could not be more happy with our new cat!!

Martine Bullard -- Ashley's Mom

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