3/10/11
Happy ending for Hollie
A few years ago we adopted a dog named Cheech from TLC - but, when our daughter got married last fall she decided to take Cheech to live with her. Since we were so happy with our experience with TLC - we decided to come back for another dog. My husband and I thought we would just start stopping in on our weekend off of work to see if any of your dogs bonded with us - and we found Hollie on our first trip out. I put my hand in her cage and she leaned up on the cage door and tried to give me kisses through the spaces in the bars. We had one of the workers bring Hollie out and we took her outside and played with her - that was it - love at first sight. I was shocked when my husband said "We will take her." We have been married for 25yrs. and had several pets during that time - but, this is the first time that he picked out the pet. He was so excited - like a kid - he even sat in the backseat of our car with her on the way home.
When we got home our youngest son was in the basement playing video games and my hubby brought Hollie downstairs to meet him. (we didn't tell our son that we were looking for a dog) Our son was shocked - he could not believe that his dad had picked out a dog. Hollie and Tommy (our son - in the picture with Hollie) bonded instantly - they are best pals. Tommy likes playing ball with Hollie in our backyard - his goal this summer is to teach her how to catch a frisbie and teach her to walk nicely on a leash. So far everyone who has come over and met Hollie - falls in love with her. What a great dog she is. Hollie loves her new fenced in yard - she is so quick - she runs back and forth in the yard - tossing her toys up in the air and catching them.
The staff at TLC were very kind and helpful - they even gave Hollie a booster shot and dog flu shot before we took her home. We couldn't ask for better care and service. The staff told us that the reason Hollie was given up was because her owner moved to an apartment where dogs were not allowed - and that the previous owner was quite distraught and had to have her sister drop Hollie off at TLC. We want Hollies previous family to know that we love her and that she has a nice home and yard of her own - she is very happy - and we promise to love her and keep her safe and happy for the rest of her life.
Thank you all again - for the great work that you do at TLC - not only for the families that have to give up their pets - but, for the families out there looking to bring a great pet into their home.
Very Sincerely Yours,
The Barkoski Family
3/9/11
Cats and puppies arriving Thursday 3/10
3/8/11
Dogs and puppies arriving Saturday 3/12
Happy ending for Boo (formerly Buddy)
Boo loves playing fetch, going for walks, running and jumping, and meeting new dogs. He’s very athletic (the vet said an Adonis of dogs) and very smart (soon to be an AKC Good Citizen). He’s the best dog in the world and everyone in our family loves him. Thanks, TLC, for letting us adopt him and for helping out families find the pets they need!
Brian and Eileen
3/5/11
Happy ending for Sydney (formerly Norma)
Early on a Tuesday morning, I saw a photo for a pup named Norma on your site; she was scheduled to arrive that same afternoon. I sent the link of the photo to my husband and he said she was cute. I took that as a sign that I should pay her a visit.
During my lunch break at work, my co-worker and I went to go take a look at her. She was perfect. Quiet. Calm. Gentle. Adorable all around.
As I was deciding on whether to adopt her or not, another lady was looking at her.
I struggled with the decision all the way back to work in the car.
I decided that if Norma was still there by 3:15 that afternoon, I was going to go get her before TLC closed. Sure enough, she was.
I raced back to the shelter and brought her home.
My husband and I decided that Norma wasn't the name we wanted for her, and after going through lists of human names, my husband made an astute observation.
"She looks like a dingo."
It clicked and I suggested the name Sydney.
Our Sydney was sick for her first few weeks at home, and boy did her personality change after she was feeling better! Although still sweet and quiet, the calm went away. We found out her lab was mixed with either greyhound or whippet. She LOVES to run!
Sydney turns 2 years old in April. She loves to play and her best friend Tasha (my mom's dog, a husky/border collie mix) was also adopted from TLC back in Oct. 2006. They love to run and chase after frisbee together. Most of all, they love to cause chaos.
She's a happy, sweet dog and, although trouble always finds her, she is a good girl. One thing that is for sure, there is never a dull moment when she is around!
3/4/11
3/3/11
Happy ending for Seymore
I just want to thank you all again for being there for all of the animals you care for and the excellent care that you give them. I thought you might like to see a picture of how well Seymore has adjusted...he took the dog's bed and our dog didn't even care!
Thanks again,
Dorene Rice
3/2/11
Dogs, puppies, cats arriving Friday 3/4
3/1/11
dogs and puppies arriving Saturday 3/5
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