Happy Tails

Have you adopted a cat or dog from us and would like to share your pet’s story? We would love to hear how your special pet has touched your life. If you would like to share your story and/or a picture of your pet with us, please email happytails@lostdogrescue.org.

Allie aka Ginger’s Update

Posted on: Sunday May 12

Hello,

I wanted to send a testimonial to the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation about how much we have enjoyed having the newest addition to our family, “Ginger the Beagle” (renamed “Allie”!) in our home. She has truly been a joy to have, and we a

re so glad to be able to provide her with a home.

Having become recently disabled and spending much time alone in the house, I am so grateful for Allie, who has greatly cheered me up! She has not only been great company, but helped bring me out of a difficult and dark time. Being able to care for her and ensure that she is safe, content, and loved, has given me a sense of purpose, and offered me the opportunity to help another creature in need.

In sum, we are so grateful to your organization for helping to find homes for stray animals in need, and for offering families the chance to take in such warmth and happiness from these pets!

Thank you again and best wishes!

Boots and Bandit’s Update

Posted on: Saturday May 11

Hi Katie !

I just wanted to give you an update on the boys. They are doing great! Of course they are still adjusting, but they seem to be getting more comfortable each day. I think it really was the best to adopt them as a pair because they seem to make each other braver. Boots also seems to protect Bandit and takes the lead in exploring. It is very precious.

They love to sit in our bay window and watch birds and squirrels. They also like their long cat tunnel. One will get inside or hide on the other side and pounce on the other cat. They are very playful in the mornings!

I attached a few photos of them. One photo is the boys on the cat tree. Bandit actually fell off of it when he was trying to mess with Boots. (He was absolutely fine, but maybe slightly embarrassed! ) There is also a photo of them playing with the wand toy. One is of Boots resting in the window. Another is Bandit just being cute on the floor (he is actually staring at one of our dogs who was next to me on the couch). Bandit is the bravest about approaching the dogs. The dogs are still adjusting to having new animals in the house as well but are improving each day. I think in time they will all be a big happy group!

I hope you are having a great week! I will continue to send you updates on the boys but they are doing great so far!

General aka Squeakers

Posted on: Wednesday May 8

It’s hard to believe it’s been almost a full year since we adopted General from a Lost Dog Petco Adoption Event!

Since coming into our home, General’s personality has opened up and he is frequently saluted at the dog park and called “Little Napoleon” by his playmate’s owners. They often compliment him on speed and agility – but less so on his ability to sit quietly!

His favorite activities include time spent outdoors: hiking and running. His little legs will run for 3 miles fairly regularly without complaint and his preferred weekend activity is a long walk in state parks near DC. A favorite is Sky Meadows where he and his owner also frequent a nearby dog friendly vineyard after a hike: Barrel Oak Winery.

General has also tried Doga (Dog + Yoga) but with limited success as he is not a “zen” dog – more of a playful pup (and as the photo shows – sometime a bit mischievous!).

Thank you so much for introducing us to our little mutt – he keeps us on our toes and makes us very proud parents!

Nosey’s Update

Posted on: Monday May 6

Harry,

As promised, here are some photos of Nosey. She is settling in and has explored most of the house. She has started using her cat tree and loves her bird toy. She is so sweet and I am so happy that we were able to adopt her. You guys do really wonderful work with these animals.

Danka’s Update

Posted on: Monday May 6

Hi Pam,

Danka is doing great! I feel as it there was no painful adjustment period. We couldn’t have asked for a better cat.

She is still a huge lap cat who instantly purrs the moment we pick her up; but she’s also very playful as she’s grown more comfortable in her new home–her lifelong quest is to catch that elusive red laser light . She reminds us of a dog in many ways. She enjoys car rides, the vet, and tummy rubs. She’ll even crawl into the shower after we use it. She’s a social butterfly. She follows us wherever we go. We never expected to have such a wonderful, loving animal. Thank you so much for the opportunity to rescue this amazing animal!

Xander’s Update

Posted on: Monday May 6

Good morning!

Just wanted to pass along some great stories about “Lost Dog Alums” who are thriving in their new homes. Below is this month’s newsletter from local company “A Dog’s World” (owned & operated by Teresa Hanula, trainer) featuring “Moe”, the pet of the month. Looks like he was a rescue from Lost Dog, and has found a wonderful forever home!

Last month my dog Xander was the feature pet in the same newsletter—we’re so proud! I’m sorry that the pictures didn’t come through, but I’ve attached a few shots of the Little Man, and here’s a link to his recent performance in a Tricks class ‘recital’ at The Virginian, a local senior center. http://vimeo.com/62960719 Xander and I have taken several training classes with Teresa, and we always seem to have at least one Lost Dog alum in class with us. Of the six puppies in Puppy Kindergarten, three were from Lost Dog!

Memorial Day weekend will mark the two year anniversary of Xander joining our family, and we could not be happier; we’ll probably have celebration hamburgers for all—Xander included J. My family is so very grateful to Lost Dog Rescue for the service that you provide, both to animals, and people, in need of some companionship and care. We take every opportunity to recommend you to anyone considering a pet, and try to educate them about the benefits of adoption. Xander has been an amazing addition to our family, and he has surpassed even the loftiest goals I had for him. He is truly a joy, and I’m thankful every day that Lost Dog provided us the opportunity to make him a part of our lives.

Thank you!

Juliette’s Update

Posted on: Monday May 6

Dear Lost Dog Rescue,

♥ Just another happy ending…. here is Princess Juliette LaRoy, resting peacefully between playing with her big (human adopted) sister, guarding our home, chasing her ball-toys, and doing tricks for treats… She’s been a blessing to our family and brings us joy all day long. We got her over 1 & 1/2 years ago, and we are so grateful to Lost Dog & Cat Rescue & her awesome foster, our (now) friend, Paula Wills.

Gilligan Pups’ Update

Posted on: Sunday April 28

Hi There,

Last May the Gilligan puppies all found homes, and I am happy to report that they have also found one another (again)! From left to right is Archer/Gilligan, Summit/Skipper, and Noble/the Professor, enjoying a day at the Springfield Dog Park. If you want to put this on the website, I’d be thrilled!

Thank you for our baby.

Maggie’s Update

Posted on: Wednesday April 24

Thanks so much for checking in! Miss Maggie Moo is doing really well and is a super sweet girl. When we first brought her home she took a little while to come out of her safe room and figure out our stairs, but she’s calling the whole house ‘hers’ now running around playing, climbing and talking to us when she wants to play or cuddle!

I’m really happy we were able to adopt her and make her a part of our family! The adoption process was really great and seamless – and the foster was wonderful to work with and provided valuable information for us before we brought her home (like buying an extra large litter mat and the type of food she prefers :-) ). You can tell just how much the fosters and everyone at your organization truly cares about the animals they’re caring for/finding homes for, and that’s a wonderful thing.

We were able to bring her to a vet just a few days after we picked her up, which ended up being good because while otherwise healthy, she had an upper respitory infection. However, with a course of antibiotics she seems to be doing great! We have another follow up with our vet this week to get her booster shots now that she’s feeling better. I have a lot of super cute pictures from that first week of her napping and sleeping — but it turns out she was just doing that because she was feeling under the weather. Now I call her my little blur — she’s always playing and romping around (hence the pictures attached here ).

Thank you guys so much for your help in connecting us with her–her personality is definitely exactly what we were looking for and it’s been a blast having her in our home. We’ll certainly look to you all when we decide to bring another kitten or puppy on board!

Thanks!

Sami aka Amy’s Update

Posted on: Wednesday April 24

Thanks for checking on Amy. We are amazed (and pleased) by how well and quickly she’s acclimated! She seems right at home and is getting along well with our existing kitty, Jake. She eats well, enjoys laying in the sunbeams streaming in through the windows, loves to play, loves to have her belly rubbed, and sleeps with us. We really lucked out with her. Thanks for all the good work you do helping cats and dogs find their forever homes.

Due to a naming conflict, we renamed her Sami. We’re letting Sami acclimate at her own pace and while she and her new big brother Jake are not play/sleep/groom mates yet, they are already pretty comfortable around each other. For example, she is now confident enough to push big bro out of the way so she can eat from his bowl (Jake is a very patient big brother). Attached are pictures of Sami making her self at home, including bird watching with Jake.