Canterbury

Walter Wayne and Waterboy

Dear Mary Ellen,

I don't know if you remember us, we adopted a dog named Magee (now Forrest) (Anatolian Shepherd / Great Pyrenees mix) around august. He came from your rescue in Alabama.

We just wanted to tell you that we love Forrest sooooo much. He has brought so much joy to us. He is scheduled to be fixed on Monday. he has grown so much and is now

25 inches tall! He has plenty of doggie friends and he is so sweet to all humans and animals alike. he is very well mannered and i taught him how to sit, beg, give paw, rollover, go through my legs, lie down,

and stay! I am so proud of him! Here are some photos, they are pretty recent, (for our standards anyway).

Thank you very much!

The Morrione Family

(especially Anna (the daughter) who wrote this letter

 

Selena in her happy home.

Hi Patricia!!! Sorry I just 'found' this e-mail today. Jake is doing wonderful! He really helps make our family feel more complete. Funny thing....... the morning of the day I got Jake (without having any plans that day to get a dog), my husband made a comment to me that I should get a bird to talk to because I own 2 African Dwarf Frogs (that I've had for 2 years) that I talk to all day. haha! Now I have Jake and he is the perfect dog and companion. Aside from going to stores, he goes with me everywhere. In the morning, he hops in the car when I take my son to school. He's spent 2 sleepovers at my parents so far (and he is SO well-behaved in the 1 hour car ride.) He sleeps in the bed with us every night and does not get out of bed until I do. I'm amazed that he does not bug me to awake to feed him or go outside! He is so easy to 'communicate' with. He was described as a lovebug, and he is! I find instead of grabbing a naughty snack when I'm bored or anxious, I sit with Jake (aka J.J) and cuddle with him. His disposition is a dream. So laid back, yet extremely playful at times. There is a small dog that lives in the house behind me and Jake will run back and forth along the fence with him. It's funny to watch! We've taken him to a parade and a dog park and he seems to like being with other dogs very much.I may add another dog to the family in the near future. People ask to pet him all the time and he greets everyone with a happy tail-wagging. Jake still does not leave me out of his sight for very long. I'm sure in his heart he aches for his former 'Mommy' and I can tell that Jake was VERY loved and he must have loved her very much as well. Jake's foster is welcome any time to visit my house should she like to see him again. Yesterday marked the 3 week mark since I got Jake, and I can't imagine my life without him. He feels very much like an angel walking by my side :-) I thank you all for the wonderful care Jake was given (and his ear mites have cleared) and that he was spared, beings it took so long for him to find a home. I have attached a couple of pictures.

Thank you again, and I may cross your path again should we decide on a live-in buddy for Jake :)

Blessings! Kelly O'Donnell
 

Hi, I hope this reaches everyone that was involved with the adoption of our new puppy Haley Girl (was Charli Girl). My wife and I picked her up on 10/22/11 in PA. She is awesome and definitely been keeping us on our toes to say the least. It's a good thing that we have a fenced half acre lot for her to burn off some of that ridiculous amount of energy that she has. I wanted to thank all of you that made this possible for us, you made the adoption process a pleasure. I honestly did not realize that there was such a huge problem in the South with the puppy population and I'm so happy that we decided to go this route. I'm attaching a few pics of our baby. We love her!!

Hello, attached are two pictures of Buzz.  He is doing really well.  He is easy to train and walks great on a leash.  Gets along great with my cat and I have brought over my sister’s dog to help teach Buzz how to play.  He is totally my shadow, he loves his momma.   My kids adore him as well as my husband.  When we have company he has to go around and greet everyone.  He is so sweet.  More pictures to follow.

Hello To All at Crossing Paths Animal Rescue,

This December marks 2 years since Ivy ( now called Freya) joined our family. What a great blessing she has been! She is a beautiful lady and from the day she walked into her home, she has been a wonderful companion. Freya lives with my husband, myself, our 3 grown children, 1 cat and her 2 dog sisters-a Chihuahua and a pug. She loves to chase the birds and squirrels and rabbits that visit our backyard from the surrounding woods. Freya loves to play and to sit in the sun and just enjoy everything that life has to offer. She is a real sweetie. We want to thank you for your work and the hope that you bring. Every dog is special and deserves the chance to be appreciated for their ‘wonderfulness’. We will send a check this year and we hope to adopt again from you. I have enclosed pictures.

Carolyn Barravecchio

Merry Christmas!



Hello Linda just wanted to drop you a couple pictures of Dublin (your name for him was Harvey). He is such a wonderful dog! All is perfect with him and he brings so much joy and entertainment into our lives each and every day. Thank you so much for everything you do for people and dogs every year.



Tom Crow & Family

Bo

Ella in her new home

Mary Ellen,

 

HERE IS  WONDER GIRL in her new home!!

 

Sandy

Hello, Mary Ellen and Linda!  Thought you might be interested in an update reagarding our little Pandora. . . we absollutely adore our southern belle!  She's doing fabulously well, I'm so happy to report.  Keep up the wonderful work you do.  You are changing lives.  

Very sincerely,

Sandy Nardone

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Hi Terri!  The family has renamed Pandora "Ellie" - she seems to respond to it - I hope she likes it.  She is just about the sweetest, prettiest thing I have ever seen.  We adore her.  She is getting LOTS of attention.  My sister and her family live right down the street...she is allergic to most animals, so her children "share" and love our pets!  My neice and nephews have been here constantly since she arrived - neighbors and friends, too.  She is quite an attraction!  Our southern boy Wyatt is starting to adjust, but I think it will be a process.  He was used to ALL of the attention.  I know he will love his little sister as much as we do.  Ellie is doing great!  She has had a few accidents, as expected, but relieves herself every time we take her out.  She is eating and drinking and playing - she loves her new toys and my shoes!  She is doing pretty well with her crate training also...doesn't love it in there, but she has done well nonetheless. She follows a treat right in and lays down to enjoy it.  She only really cries when we put her in at night.  But I have been sleeping on the couch where she can see me, and she seems to be comforted by this. She's a good girl.   She will have her first vet appt. next week and I have administered her medication as directed.  As promised I have attached a few pics of my little Ellie girl.  Enjoy!  Will send more - I haven't been the best photographer because I've been too busy playing with her!

Thank you for everything.  I know you miss her.  Rest assure, she is going to have the best life.  I promise.

How are those Aussie pups doing?  I have told everyone I know about them! 

Have a Happy Day!

Sandy

Dear Friends of Sissy-
Mostly nothing but great news. Sissy is a love sponge with Lisa. Less
so with me, but that will come in time we think. A few days ago Sissy
and I got back from a quick trip to Maine. There we were largely alone
in our home that Sissy visited once a few months ago but with both
with Lisa and I. This time I went with the hope that Sissy’s need to
rely on me fully and us having a safe neutral time, she’d naturally
would warm up. It clearly worked.  Since we returned home she is more
relaxed and bonded with me. She has new expressions, looks different
and way more relaxed most of the time. She is only very rarely
frightened by me. We’ve been busy since we returned home, and started
advanced obedience that is designed to help with focus and attention.
The methods are “soft” and gentle,  and it’s a blast. Sissy did really
well even though we missed the first session. She was exemplary on the
leash with heeling, turning, stopping, and turning about face. She’s
proud and growing quite confident. Having a tough time with lay
down/stay. We have to get to three minutes of that. It’ll be a month
before we get that I’d guess.  Sissy soaks up playing on the logs and
rocks around our house.  She’ll have a real head start in agility. She
plays alone with balls and sticks in the yard and has recently learned
to be hilariously obsessive about burying and digging up chewys. She’s
“escaped” from the fenced in yard and immediately works to get back
in. She has an amazingly soft mouth and it reflects her gentle sweet
nature. The only problem we have had in the past month is very
occasional growling and fear nipping that we are beginning to think is
territorial based on fear.  The folks we have consulted think that as
she grows confident this behavior will subside and can become extinct.
We have a good idea about the triggers. They are not common nor
extensive, and can be avoided. I think she’s much like a puppy-
growing and changing, and going through stages.
The attached photo is one of only a few that I took in Maine. You
can’t see it, but Sissy is walking the length of a huge log that
washed ashore on a beach.
I hope that I have communicated how happy she is, what a great match
this is, and how we love her (and her us).  We believe that more good
reports will follow. Sissy fills our hearts up and we are overjoyed to
have her with us.

Gary

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Hi Terri,

We have had Parris almost 48 hours now and she is fitting right in! She is
doing great sleeping in her crate overnight (no accidents inside) and going
potty during the night out back. During the day, she is having lots of fun
playing in the yard with our other two dogs, Elvis and Lola. Today, we made
each trip outside short because we had our first SNOW! In the house they are
sharing toys and rolling around on the floor together. She has been eating
her food without any issues and taking her medicine oh so nicely :) We are
having so much fun with her...you were right, she is just the sweetest, most
adorable little (soon to be big) dog. That's it for now...we will send you
another message in the coming week! P.S. I have attached a few pictures for
you to this email!
Enjoy!

:) Abby, Giulio, Elvis, Lola & Parris

Hello Everyone,

I just wanted to wish all of you a very Happy Holiday season.  Here I am with Santa Claus.  He said I was such a good boy that I deserve everything that I want for Christmas.  I was out playing in the snow this morning and it’s really beginning to feel like Christmas.  I love the snow, but also the warm weather and going to the park and for ice cream.  But I always remember the people who made this life possible for me and am truly grateful.  God Bless you all.

Love

Lester

Thank you.  He sure has come a long way from the "Hamburger Place" dog
posted on the homepage of your website. 

You do an awesome job with the website.

Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year.

Hi MaryEllen,
Just wanted to tell you Erika (now Ruca) is home, and she is great! Loves my 3 year old, and gets along great with my 10 month old male Anatolian. Thanks so much! We love her, she is super in the house, great manners, not one problem whatsoever! Perfect fit!
Attached are pics of her fitting right in!
Thanks and Merry Christmas!
-Anne

Hi Linda
Happy Holidays to you all!!
The first picture is my first adoption erkle now named Hodge second is Eddie still named Eddie! third is Missy now who was Frosty and Baby boy who is Timmy or chiweenie. They are all so great.Thank you for saving them . Hope in 2012 you can save more!!