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Animal Rescue Stories

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Sid

Sid

We lost our dog Eddie to cancer on June 8, 2008. Two days later I found myself on petfinder.com. There, I saw Sid (Catahoula Leopard Dog), who'd been found living in a cornfield with his siblings. We were definitely not ready to think about adoption but I regretted that he wouldn't be ours.

By the end of August our 14 year-old dog Otis was lonely. We decided to adopt. Incredibly, Sid was still available! Otis met him and, despite meeting several other potential friends, he loved Sid the most. Almost three months after I first saw him, Sid came to live with us.

Sid has been the best friend. He's smart and loving and sweet to Otis. The only reason I can find for him not finding a home before is that we were meant to be together.

Lisa O'Keefe
Chicago, IL
Sam

Sam

Sam showed up in our yard one day,skinny and very afraid. We gave him food and water. Finally he started eating and trusting us. That was 2 years ago and Sam is a big part of our family. He goes everywhere with us, and Loves to play fetch. Sam jumps in any body of water. When my small grandchildren come over, no matter what he's doing,(even eating a bone) they can lay on him, and he doesn't growl or anything, In fact, we've never heard him growl. I write this story because we live in the country and alot of people just drop their animals out here. It's very sad, we take all of them in, but not everyone is like us, and will let them starve. You never know what you are throwing away, like, Sam, he is such a part of us. We have another dog, Jed, His mother was found in our yard also, and had puppies, which we kept one of them, and the other day, Jed saved our neighbors life, barking until she woke up with her house on fire. So whoever dropped his mother off, Thank You. Again, I feel lucky to live in the country where we can keep all the animals that show up at our house, but there are places out there that will help you find a home for your pet, Please don't just assume that someone out there will take care of him/her, Find them a home. We love our animals so much, our life would be empty without them.

Torri
Laurel, MS
Spooki Is The Name, Lovin' Is The Game

Spooki Is The Name, Lovin' Is The Game

After the death of my dear "Buddy" 4 years ago, this little angel came into my life to help my heart heal. She is an image of him and acts so much like him that it is "Spooki", hence the name. She weighed only one pound and was the last of a litter to be rescued after she and her litter mates had been abandoned near my home.
She is a source of joy in mine and my husband's lives.

Marty
Sanford, MI
Snicker Doodle - The Cat from Hell!

Snicker Doodle - The Cat from Hell!

Snicker Doodle was adopted by my daughter from a WV humane shelter when she was 6 weeks old. She was the only kitten hanging upside down in her cage, trying to escape! Getting older has made no difference because she continues to wreak havoc throughout the house. She's funny, domineering and talkative. She torments TomCat (another rescue) and keeps me on my toes. Her nicknames are Snicky Doo, Snicky Nick, Snick, and Missy, and she recognizes all of them. She's been with me for 10 years and continues to be the cat from Hell - but I cannot imagine life without her.

(Ms) Eddie James
Columbus, GA
Penelope, Puppy Mill Dog, rescued by Curly Tail Pug Rescue

Penelope, Puppy Mill Dog, rescued by Curly Tail Pug Rescue

The healing journey begins...........

Penelope is a quiet, shy, reserved 6 y/o girl who is ever so slightly shell shocked by the idea of a home where hands pat her, feed her and love her. She was rescued by a puppy mill from the wonderful volunteers at Curly Tail Pug Rescue, along with three others. www.curlytailpugrescue.org

Penelope is the world's most gentle pug and she is recovering from a major dental surgery that we had performed only a day after arriving in Curly Tail.

Her mouth and teeth were so infected upon arrival that it was clear she was in great pain. Our vet, Dr Meade, extracted all but two teeth and even with the post operative pain, it was clear she was feeling like a whole new dog immediately. While under anesthesia, she was also spayed. Like the other females, she is recovering from a severe and painful urinary tract infection and is on antibiotics and a temporary special diet to facilitate the recovery.

She has begun crate training and is doing very well by it. She was the first one of the four Curly Tail rescued to stop soiling her own crate--she recognized quickly that she now had the opportunity to keep her safe haven clean and that she would be allowed the opportunity to relieve herself elsewhere. She is such a compliant little girl and is aiming to please her foster mom all the time. She lives for the positive reinforcement and human approval---such an angel.


If you are interested in adopting Penelope, or, for additional information about other Pugs we have in foster care, to become a foster parent, to help with transporation, or in becomming a Pet Taxi in the NY, MA, CT, or RI area, please visit: www.curlytailpugrescue.org

Jeanine Reed
Westerly, RI
Lucky

Lucky

My husband found Lucky in an abandoned apartment next to the shop where him & his dad work. When he went in, Lucky was crying and locked in ferret cage with no food or water. After getting him checked out by the vet, we brought him home to join our family. The vet said he was underweight and his belly was distended. When he got home, he wasted no time fitting right in with the rest of the cats and the house. After 6 months, he's now completely healthy and an active and happy little boy. He's been a great addition to our family.

Lisa Breitfeller
Glenolden, PA
Casey Girl

Casey Girl

I got Casey from a Golden Retriever Rescue Organization (via Petfinders). She was within a day of being put down when they saved her from the shelter. She spent a year in several different foster homes prior to my adoption of her. They told me that she was part GR and part Weimaraner. Personally, I think she is part GR and part couch potato. She loves everyone and everything. Resistance is futile, no one is immune to her charm and gentle nature. I mean really...how could anyone not love that face?

Phyllis Schudde
Niceville, FL
Charlotte, Puppy Mill Dog rescued by Curly Tail Pug Rescue

Charlotte, Puppy Mill Dog rescued by Curly Tail Pug Rescue

The healing journey begins.....
Charlotte is a sweet seven year old female who was rescued from Curly Tail Pug Rescue www.curlytailpugrescue.org Charlotte has been rescued, her healing process has begun and we will rehabilitate her!! Charlotte is loving the newness of a traditional family style life in foster care and of the four puppy mill dogs we have rescued, she is the most comfortable by her fantastic new surroundings.

She has been quick to eat up all the available love and is even comfortable giving kisses. Charlotte is scheduled to be spayed, to be brought up to date on vaccines, and to have several teeth extracted. Charlotte has a very outgoing personality and loves to run and frolic in free space. She is recovering from a terribly painful urinary tract infection and has begun being effectively house trained. Charlotte has been temperament tested and does well with all animals and children. Charlotte is the definition of resilient and is ready to move forward with her life. She has had a horrible seven years in a puppy mill and is now ready to learn what love, safety, and comfort truly means. Curly Tail Pug Rescue has placed Charlotte into a loving foster home until she finds her forever loving, and adoptive home. No longer will Charlotte be a dog simply to breed.

For more information about Charlotte, or other dogs we have rescued and have for adoption, please visit www.curlytailpugrescue.org

Jeanine Reed
Westerly, RI
Romeo, Puppy Mill Dog, Rescued by Curly Tail Pug Rescue

Romeo, Puppy Mill Dog, Rescued by Curly Tail Pug Rescue

The healing journey begins........
Romeo is an eight year old boy who was clearly a valuable stud for the mill he came from. He was rescued by Curly Tail Pug Rescue www.curlytailpugrescue.org

Romeo is being fostered by Curly Tail Pug Rescue and has been placed into a foster home that is patient with him as he gains trust. He is petrified of human hands but does indeed learn to trust quickly. After three short days, he knew his foster mom and has completely bonded. Once separated for any amount of time and reintroduced to his foster mom he immediately goes into "fight or flight" mode and begins barking incessantly as a nervous response. As soon as he remembers his foster mom, he is all love and the nervousness completely subsides. The flip side to this: when Romeo has been with his foster mom and she leaves, he howls and barks showing signs of separation anxiety. His vocals are in great working order and although the frequency and episodes of barking and crying are already subsiding. Romeo was neutered almost immediately upon arrival and like the rest had several teeth extracted.

It is clear Romeo was abused on some level based on the behaviors he exhibits and he truly deserves a place to know, trust, and be loved. Romeo has a heart of gold and once a trust is gained, there is no doubt about it--he will make the most lovable pet. Curly Tail Pug Rescue is doing everything we can to get Romeo rehabilitated and into a "perfect match" home where he can be cared for loved, and live his life in peace and comfort!
For more information about Romeo, or other dogs we have rescued and have for adoption, please visit www.curlytailpugrescue.org

Jeanine Reed
Westerly, RI
Puppy Mill Dog, Rescued and beginning the healing journey

Puppy Mill Dog, Rescued and beginning the healing journey

Wendy is a two year old female rescued from Curly Tail Pug Rescue www.curlytailpugrescue.org from the same deplorable puppy mill as others we have listed on our website. Wendy is fortunate to have found her way out of the mill so early. Although she is the youngest, her sensitive soul seems to have been effected the most. She is completely frightened by humans and is having the most difficult time gaining trust. She is completely non-vocal but in being approached by her curly mom, she will do anything to avoid contact by running in opposite direction, hiding, and crouching down as low to the ground as possible. Most times, once she is backed into a space, she immediately rolls over belly up in a fit of submission. She flinches at the sight of any hand and really needs TLC.

Wendy is extremely overweight, recovering from a urinary tract infection, and is also just getting over an upper respiratory condition. Otherwise, she is healthy dog who is scheduled for a spay and vaccines. Wendy has the most impressionable heart and we have placed her into a foster home who is working with her so that she see that a hand will never hurt her again.

Jeanine Reed
Westerly, RI