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Meet Our Alumni!

 

Do you have a success story with our shelter that you'd like to share? Please send your pictures and stories to us!

 
Kimora 

Here are some updated pictures of "Serene" (now Kimora) She has been such a good baby since we adopted her, she loves to cuddle every night! Everyone that meets her tells us she not your typical pit bull and has changed their minds about pit bulls! She loves to play with other dogs, she even went on a road trip to Atlanta and played with 3 other pit bulls! I will have to send pictures of all 4 of them together. She loves to go to the dog park and even gets in the water! I absolutely love her personality and couldn't image life without her :)

 
Sheba 

We adopted Sheba back 11 yrs. Ago, this past September. She was about 6 mos. Old and hands down the best dog anyone could ask for. She's our 3rd child and truly the most loving dog ever. When we adopted her, she was already house broken and knew the basics of being a very well behaved dog...for this we were beyond fortunate.

I've heard it said that when you adopt, that animal will reward you with love forever...well, this is so very true. She's the QUEEN in our house. Our son has Cerebral Palsy and the two of them have been the best of buddies from day one. Over the years she may have slowed down some (not much!) but she has been a constant force in our daily lives.

We are so thankful for the ability to adopt. Thank you for being such a wonderful place for these animals until they find their homes.

 
Billy and His New Family 

They are getting along GREAT! I was a little nervous at first but the two of them have just fell in love. they even chew on the same bone at the same time. Bailey is obviously the Alpha dog, but that is just because Billy is letting her be. He needs some work, but honestly i think it is just from the excitement of his new home and family. He is a great dog and has been a wonderful addition. My children love him and he is great with them. He is great with the brindle pit/boxer mix my parents have just adopted from the shelter. The three of them play like crazy! The puppy has no hesitations to jump in when the big dogs are playing rough. A lot of people think I am nuts for having 2 pit bulls, but I will never have a different breed. They are BY FAR the best pets to have with children and as companions. they are so loyal and will do anything to please. I was so glad to get him out of the cage and into a place he deserves!

 
Amarra 

When I asked about Amarra at shelter her foster mom told me she had been found one morning out side of Animal protectors in the pouring rain, very pregnant.

Three days later she had her pups.

After she waited 8 months for someone to adopt her, I took her home.

One month later I was diagnosed with cancer.

During my treatment over the next year we were inseparable, she cuddled and nursed me through some very tough times.

In the six and a half years since I adopted her she has earned her CGC, and passed her TDI test to become a therapy dog. She loves visiting nursing homes but her favorite is going to libraries where she snuggles with kids as they read to her.

She spends her summers hiking in the woods around Hartwood Acres, chasing Chipmunks and her winters sunning in Florida, chasing lizards.

I've started calling her Paris Hilton because; she's spoiled rotten, is shameless when trying to get attention, will kiss anyone, loves to shop, and thinks everyone in the world is here just to fawn over her.

Twice a week she goes to work with my husband and is the official greeter at his store. She entices everyone for belly rubs by rolling on her back, wiggling back and forth at their feet.

Last fall we stopped by Animal Protectors and we saw her foster mom. Amarra immediately remembered her.

We both will always be thankful for all you have done for us.

Amarra's mom.

Amarra at home in the country: Giving my dad a big smooch:

Amarra MVP (most valuable pet):
Sunning in Florida:

 
Nico 

This is Nico, (used to be Sunny) a scrawny, not-very-pretty kitten with huge ears and a loud mouth! However, he stole our hearts and is now a beautiful, loving two year old with attitude, affection and SO much personality. He rules the house, and we let him! Thank you for giving us such a wonderful addition to our family.

The Lundy Family

 
Salem and his pal Mickey 

My name is Christina Strellec, and I am writing to send you a picture of my cat Salem...We've had him for almost a year now, and I can't thank you enough for him! At the shelter, his name was Magoo, I think. This is a picture of him playing with our dog Mickey...the two of them have turned out to be the best of friends!!! Thanks again!

Sincerely, Christina Strellec

 
Garland - Now Good Golly Miss Molly! 

Here are 2 pictures of our new beauty.......We renamed her 'Good Golly Miss Molly' or G.G. for short............We cannot believe our luck with this cat; she is very well behaved, loves to be brushed and combed, doted over and pampered. She even rubs against our 9 month old granddaughter while she was fussing and doesn't mind her ears tugged on. We picked her up from the shelter ( 60 miles one way ) after seeing her on PetFinder.com on Saturday the 5th and by Sunday evening she had taken over one arm of the sofa and the end table nearest it. We believe that she is convinced she is a queen and we are convinced we will treat her as such. Thanks to everyone at the shelter for taking good care of her and for being helpful and kind to us.

Amy & Rick

 
Beautiful Bridget! 

Bridget was a dog that did not "show well" while at the shelter. Taking a chance and adopting a "pit bull" is something I am really glad that we did. Bridget is our first dog and we made a perfect choice. Bridget is loyal and anxious to please. She knows a ton of tricks, walks well, loves the water, gets along with our fourteen-year old cat, and sleeps with us every night. Going in the car for ice cream is one of her favorite things to do. Bridget appreciates everything and loves life.... and, we love her...

Mike, Paula, Michael, and (our cat), Madison Keryeski