Animal Rescue Stories

Scarlett, Abandoned Southern Belle

I am looking for a sizable southern or northern plantation that can provide me all the comforts of home or maybe not since the following is what home was. Someone abandoned me on the side of the road with nothing but a blanket. I lived on dirt and gravel for several days until neighbors began bringing me dog food and water. Then on the Friday after Christmas I was rescued by a family that is known for helping out any animal in need.
I love being around other dogs and do OK around cats but I like to chase ducks and geese. Please help me find my own Rhett (or anyone else) to say "Frankly, Scarlett, I care enough to give you a forever home." E-mail snoweyspets@gmail.com to inquire about this southern belle.

Michele' Goad
Cana, VA

My little "pit bull"

He was rescued from the mouth of a very mean pit bull. He was full of scratches and bad memories. He can't meow, although he tries really hard, and he can't eat much at a time and the meal has to be in very tiny pieces because he can't swallow well. He has finally started growing into his huge ears, thus the name Gizmo! He weighs a whopping 6 1/2 pounds at 2 years old and he has the biggest, most trusting eyes ever!!. He loves my 80 year old mother to death. He keeps her company during the day. She has someone to talk to and to take care of. He's been very good for her.....and me too! He loves the Stanley Steemer carpet cleaning commercial (for some reason) and Wheel of Fortune. He truly has been a God send to us and we love him very much!

Donna Blackburn
Lincolnton, NC

How my Charlotte Rescued Me!

I had just gotten divorced and moved from New Jersey to Florida. I bought a house and even though I had four rescued cats at the time, I knew something was missing. A few months later I took a drive to a city two hours away and adopted Charlotte, a one year old beagle who had been rescued while running the streeets of Orlando. When I got to the lady's front door who had been fostering at that time "Cricket", I was met by 8 beagles!!! I went inside and one little girl beagle came running up to me and practically jumped into my arms, giving me kisses and giving me "the eyes." If you own a beagle you know what I mean by "the eyes."
Anyway, it was love at first sight. Oh did I forget to mention that I was so excited about adopting my beagle that I was caught speeding on I-95 and given quite the ticket by a state trooper? Anyway, Charlotte and I have been best buddies ever since that day. She is quite the co-pilot when we travel to Virginia, New Jersey and Texas to see friends and relatives. As you probably know, a beagle is a nose with four legs attached and motivated by food. She is so friendly with all of the other dogs in our neighborhood.

When I moved to Florida I was very depressed from just getting divorced but since I adopted Charlotte, she has "rescued me" from that depression.
I don't think I could love a dog more than I love her.

Kate
Palm Coast, FL

Paris

I went to a pet adoption place with a friend to find her a pet & Paris and I found each other. I saw her backed up in a corner, went in and talked to her. She is a registered cocker and had been used as a puppy mill. She had lost 60% of her coat from stress, had fleas and heart worms, malnourished and dehydrated. Her cocker registration had her name as Paris which I did not find out until after I had already decided to adopt her and just to show how this was meant to be: I collect Eiffel Towers. She is such a wonderful friend and companion. She loves to lay in my arms like a baby and have her belly rubbed and every morning she rolls over for a belly rub before we get up and she loves to give doggie kisses. She now has a clean bill of health & has so much love to give and has brought me many hours of joy over the past 3 years and we look forward to many more years together!

Carolyn
Katy, TX

Ozzy and Little Fred

We got Ozzy or Jester when he was at the pound, in September of 2008. He is such a good Dog. At first he was having a lot problems with house training and running out of the house. But, with a little love, understanding and a lot of training. Ozzy has turned into a very good dog. We have gotten a lof of other animals from your shelter Blossom our little bunny (or Thumper) and Lulu another dog. We also got a kitten name little Fred him and Ozzy are best friends they play all day chase each other around the house and they fight. Just play fight though. It is funny to watch these two, I am not sure if the dog thinks he's a cat or the Cat thinks that he's a Dog.

Cindy Chamberlin
Santee, CA

3rd ones a charm

Emmi is my 3rd rescued canine. I rescued her, her mama & 2 sisters from a very bad neglect/cruelty situation. She was 6 months old. I adopted out all thru the Humane Society. Emmi's new home didn't work out so I brought her into my pack forever. She is now nearly 2 years old and a handful. She is so cute and such a sweet pup. She fits right into our household and I'm happy that she's here!!

Trenda Ivey
Loganville, GA

Lucky to be alive!

Henry was just 8 weeks old and he weighed only 6 pounds when he was found on the side of the freeway. He was taken to the local fire department where he was wrapped in blankets and driven an hour away to get help. Henry was starving, dehydrated and stinky; his colon had prolapsed, laying outside of his body and exposed to debris near the freeway. The vet took an immediate liking to this adorable but disadvantaged puppy and she performed surgery and rehabilitated him, and later discovered that he was deaf. She taught him sign language and the rest is history. He was named "Henry Keller" and he has brought love, joy beyond belief and compassion to his forever family.

Mari Rodriguez
Santa Cruz, CA

Rochester Charity hound

To some people, a family pet is nothing more than , well, just a family pet. But for myself, Joker, my 5 yr old JRT is more then that..
My dog Joker, is a Jack Russell Terrier. I will have adopted him 5 yrs ago this coming November from the Rochester Dog Pound. I was working there as a vet tech student and gladly took him home after his owners picked him up and realized they couldn't handle his energy. Since I went and brought Joker home we have been inseparable. We have begun to raise money and race alongside one another. After my total knee replacement surgery and recovery I started running and needed a trainer and Joker became that trainer.
Joker over the last several years we have done a total of 11 runs and 6 walks ranging from 5k to 5 miles. Total amount raised by Joker for different charities total over several thousands of dollars. . We have attended all the fundraising races that allow dogs. Races such as the Monster Dash in Minneapolis and the Run & Romp 6-legged race even encourage you to bring your dog. The Run and Romp is a great cause and raises money for the Heping Paws Organization in Shoreview, Minnesota.
I have had Joker microchipped so if he were to ever run away, he could be easily found, even though he would never leave my side. He is registered with "Home Again" so I will never lose him. Now where ever we go, I can make sure he will come home to me.

Christine O'Brien
Dodge Center, MN

My husband needed an Angel--so we rescued a four-legged one!

Missing his 3 children severely and being unable to see them for various reasons, I suggested to my husband that we get a puppy so he could put his thoughts 'somewhere else'.

I looked in the newspaper and found a listing for 'free pit bull puppies'.

We went to the house and three puppies were there all vying for our attention. A little girl was holding one that really got our attention and after holding her and playing with her a bit, we decided that she'd be the one we took home. Right when we were about to leave with the pup, the gentleman told us her name--Angel. How ironic! What a perfect name for a dog that would go on to help my husband (and me) get through some tough emotional times. She's a breed ambassador and a loved member of our family.

God sent us her way to rescue her and in return, sent us an Angel!

Kelley Stewart-Lahr
Muncie, IN

Finding Max

A friend of mine spotted Max in the parking lot the mall, desparately going up to people, hoping someone would take him home. My friend couldn't take him because she had too pets already. She dropped in my neighborhood and told me about him a week later. I found Max on a porch down the street and took him to get his shots and get fixed. Ater that he was mine.

Pam
Stockton, CA