Happy Tails

Cookie

         

Pet Connection,

Everything is going really well with little Cookie :). She gets cuter everyday and I love having a new little pal in my life. She had/has a few annoying little habits like her obsession with licking everything (especially the feet of any guests I have HA) or running off with dryer sheets anytime someone gets near the laundry machines, but we're working on it, and she is much more of a blessing than a nuissance for SURE. I always look forward to my couch cuddle time and walks at the park and now can't imagine life without her! I plan to come back to classes at some point because I think they're really useful and fun for her. Thanks so much for all you do and for bringing Cookie and I together! The picture shows when she came inside with a leaf stuck to her nose one day. Thanks – Sarah K.

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Jewel and Calvin

         

                     

We adopted Jewel, a tabby, from you about a year ago, at Thanksgiving. She has adjusted very well to her new home, and loves to sleep at the foot of our bed. About a month after we adopted Jewel, we came back to Pet Connection to find Jewel a friend, and ended up adopted Calvin, a big orange and white cat, at Christmas time. Jewel loves to sneak up on Calvin and tackle him, and they like to wrestle and play. It took Calvin a little while to adjust to his new surroundings, but his doing great now. He loves to sleep at the end of our bed. And he’s nice and toasty-warm on your lap on a cold day. Jewel & Calvin get along great. We're so glad they were both able to join our family! - Anne H.

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Clementine and Delmar

         

Lucy and Simon G (now Clementine and Delmar) are doing great! They are both very loving sweet kitties with spunk and attitude. They love to play with each other. Thanks again! Dianne D.

 

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Panini

         

I adopted my dog on 9/9/08 and she is doing great. We have named her Panini. I recently started to wonder when you would be checking up on her. I'm glad to see that she wasn't forgotten. She loves her new family and has adjusted well. My 3 boys love her so and enjoy taking walks around the neighborhood and playing ball with her. She is truly being treated like a princess. I finally have another female in the house!!

Denise M.

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Brandy

         

Hello,

We changed our dog's name from Triggie to Brandy. Brandy joined our family 4/12/08 and has truly been a blessing to our family. Brandy enjoys rides in the car, visiting family, and curling up in bed. Brandy won my heart because she is a lap dog. Brandy is living the life of luxury; she has a monthly grooming appointment with Ashley at Petsmart! She sleeps with my 11 year old son and I take her to visit my Mom a few times a week and my Mom takes her for walks!!! Brandy has touched everyone in my family's heart! We're looking forward to celebrating the holidays with our new fury family member! Thanks Pet Connection for a wonder adoption!!!

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Lady Zada

My name is Ashley and I adopted the chihuahua mix previously called Precious. She has since been renamed Lady Zada and has become everyone's favorite puppy! Anyone that meets her immediately falls in love with her, and how could you not? She's everything I could have asked for and more. She LOVES to play, and cuddle, and she's terrific at tag. We joke around about her running so fast she becomes just a mere streak sometimes, or how her legs become invisible like the roadrunner. She wasn't fully potty trained when we adopted her but now she sits at our feet or the door to let us know when she needs to go. She absolutely adores treats! We give her some for telling us when she needs to go outside and that really sped up the process. She is very intelligent and is quite easy to teach tricks. So far she knows how to sit, lay down, beg, and play dead. Zada is learning how to complete the play dead and roll into a full roll over, and how to turn the beg into a dance by turning around on her hind legs. If you put a rawhide bone in front of her she will work at it until it's gone (I call it puppy catnip). She even plays catch with herself if we're not throwing the ball for her to chase.

She had a strong fear of dogs when we adopted her that we have been working on and she has since made a few friends!! That's the accomplishment I'm the most happy with. I was afraid she would never be comfortable enough with other dogs to have the play time she needed. We work hard to keep bringing her to PetSmart or to friend's and family member's homes who have dogs so she can become familiar with them. She now can play happily with three dogs without worry, and she is in the process of making a few more. She seems to have a slight problem with men. It takes a bit longer for her to warm up to men than it does for women, but once she does she's okay with them for a while unless they try to play with her or there is a sudden movement. If they do play with her and she
does get spooked again, it is possible to get her back comfortable again, but it is an ongoing process and one we're all willing to work with her on.

Zada is quite spoiled and she knows she's my princess. She has a small "toy box" where we put her toys, she has a pink rhinestone collar, and I still put her cute scarf on her she got from you guys. She's quite a cuddler and loves to curl up next to me when I go to sleep. Since I call her my baby my mom has named herself Grandma and refers to herself as "Grammy" to the puppy. She's not just our dog, she's our newest, smallest member of our family. I love my baby girl and I would never have found her without your help. Thank you for everything. You have great employees and and a great facility. We brag about you all the time and those who know of you also agree. We went to many places and couldn't find that perfect match, and in going to those places, we saw some not-so-great ones. No one seemed so in touch with their dogs as much as you guys do. I wish you the best of luck with everything you do there and Zada and I (or my mom) will continue to stop by and say hey. Thanks again!

Ashley

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Carrie

                        

Carrie is doing wonderful. She is a joy to have around. She still loves to go on car rides whenever possible. As soon as she sees someone putting on their shoes she comes running. She loves to make herself at home on your lap, while you are watching television.

She loves to chase squirrels and birds in our backyard. She and our three cats get along fine now. Though she gives them a little growl if they get too close to her rawhide bones. She does have the tendency to snack on cat food here and there. But it works out okay since the cats sneak a bit of her dog food here and there, too.

We have not had problems with her allergies. WE did find out that she loves peanut butter paws. They are some "all natural" treats that we found.

I have attached a few pictures of Carrie right after she returned from a beauty session at Empire Pets this past Friday. She is too cute.


Take Care,

Ron & Debbie R.

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Kaun

                            

Thanks to everyone at Pet Connection for the work you do. Phoenix was renamed to Kaun. He is doing very well. We have been trying to put some weight on him and hope to get him up 5 or 10 pounds. He had some potty problems the first few days in the house but has overcome those quickly. He is a ball of energy always playing with our 2 year old lab Breckin. We took him to the vet on Friday and he is very healthy. Here is his story:

Hi! My name is Kaun formerly known as Phoenix. I am having a blast in my new home. I just love to play all day with my new best buddy Breckin. She is a two year old yellow lab who is really good at fetching the ball like I am. We like to play-bite each other on the ears and wrestle. I love going on walks, runs, and playing with my Kong. My owners say I'm very well behaved so I get to go visit the farm this weekend. I can't wait.

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Charlotte

         

Previously, you had emailed me wanting an update on Charlotte (Lola - one smart little greyhound). She is doing great. She is actually this week's "Blog Star" at her daycare, K-9 Club. See http://www.k-9club.com/index.php?option=
com_content&task=blogsection&id= 5&Itemid=14. She has been a great addition to our dog family. She is a chew face, so we have every chew toy imaginable. Fortunately, there hasn't been a significant loss in shoes!

Regards, Megan

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Celie

                       

Celie is doing great. She is being trained for Search and Rescue and should be certified in the next few weeks. She absolutely loves it and gets all excited when she gets to meet her team members for training. She is very good at it. She gets along with all the other animals, including the cats. We are still trying to teach her not to chase the ones that run from her. Most of the cats do not run and that is good. She is so smart and loves to be by my side constantly. - Cathy G.              

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Annie

 

We adopted Annie from your facility and she has been such an awesome dog!! Our 3 year old especially loves her and she sleeps with her and protects and watches over her!! She is our second child so to speak...thank you so much for allowing us to adopt her!!                   

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Jay Jay

We adopted Jay Jay approximately 7 months ago. Where to begin, Jay Jay has been such a wonderful addition to our family we can't believe he hasn't even been here a year yet. Jay Jay is so well behaved, minds especially well and is a sweet as can be. He has 2 dog sisters and 2 cat brothers and gets along well with everyone of them. He is very nice and gentle to our 3 small grandkids and we all love him very much. Once our friends have met Jay Jay they all want to take him home, but he will live with us forever! - Sally T.                    

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Whisper

It was a great idea to get a new kitten. I missed the meow that accompanied my walk through the door of my apartment. Whisper has brought a new energy to my house. I named her Whisper because when she gets real close to your face, her meow gets real quiet, like she knows she doesn't have to be loud as usual. She is adjusting real well. She loves my back door, which is glass. She can see everything that is going on outside. She just recently found the toy balls with smaller balls inside. She swats at it and chases it for a long time. She does not like it when she cannot see me. I leave the room and she begins to meow real loud. All I have to do is call her name and she races almost uncontrollably to where I am. It is especially funny when she slides across the kitchen floor, after a dashing run. She comes real close to smacking into the cabinets, or refrigerator. You can see the look of surprise on her face when she does not stop like she does on carpet. Whisper is a well behaved kitten. She has her moments when she gets on the counters, or tries to get out into the hallway outside the front door, or starts to eat the plants, but a couple of stern "no's" and she figures it out pretty quickly. I could go on and on and on, even though it has only been a week. But, I know you have other things to do. I am thankful as can be for you allowing her to come home to me. I wish you the best in helping the other animals there at The Pet Connection to find good hoes as well. - Tom and Whisper                        

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Joey

             Joey is doing great! He loves car rides the lake and canoe trips.                       

                                         

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Calvin

                       

Last winter we adopted Sunkist who we now call Calvin. We love the little twerp so much, and he fits into our family SO well! Our 12 year old cat Sammy and Calvin bonded immediately and are inseparable! We also adopted a little chihuahua pug mix named Marco and all three pets are the same color so we call them the butterscotch brothers. They all play well together along with our 7 year old dog, Kipper. Calvin is quite the explorer. We have 3 house rabbits who have there own room. We couldn't figure out how Calvin kept getting in their room in the basement. We'd find him curled up in one of the bunny beds with one of the rabbits. We finally figured out that he found a way to crawl through the ceiling from one room to the next. Calvin is also our little acrobat! Sometimes when you hold him he flops backward, arches his back and throws his head upside down. He'll let you hold him in this position for up to a few minutes, completely trusting.

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Abigail

                       

We adopted Abigail a week ago from The Pet Connection and she is such a joy to our house. We nicknamed her 'Abbey Cat'. Not only does our 2 year old son LOVE her, but our 2 year old 'daughter'- Tinky a pomeranian and miniature schnauzer mix- adores her. It is very entertaining to watch them play around the house- before we adopted Abbey all our dog did was lay around the house and lounge. Now Tinky is up and about playing all day with her new 'sister' Abbey Cat. She is a very affectionate kitten and purrs all the time! We are thrilled to have found The Pet Connection!

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Fogel

I am having a great time with Fogel and am very happy with him. He is very well adapted and I am not having any problems with him. I have attached some photos of Fogel. He seems very happy and loves to cuddle alot. He is very afraid of thunderstorms, so when we have those he can keep me awake, but besides that he is very well behaved.

Joe

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Lucy

Itʼs been a little over 7 months since we adopted Lucy (formerly Sissie) from The Pet Connection, and sheʼs a wonderful addition to our family and to our home. When we first broughtl her home, I was a little worried about Lucy. She didnʼt wag her tail and she didnʼt seem very cheerful. A trip to our vet assured us she was in good health, so we just gave her time to get used to her new surroundings. After about a week, Lucy must have figured out she was home to stay, because she really started to show her true nature- playful, loving and full of energy. Now her tail never stops wagging.

Before we got Lucy, our other dog, Sophie, a 13 year old Dalmatian, was really starting to slow down and show her age. Now the two of them never get tired of wrestling and chasing each other. Sophie plays with Lucy like sheʼs a young pup again. In fact, since we adopted Lucy, our whole household has become more active and energetic. We play with her and exercise her all the time, and when we arenʼt playing fetch or taking her to Penn Valley dog park, sheʼs busy chasing our 4 cats. The cats arenʼt as crazy about Lucy as she is about them, but its okay, because she keeps us all on our toes. Weʼre so glad we found Lucy, and weʼre so grateful to The Pet Connection for the important work they do for the community and for all the animals they rescue. Thank you!

Sincerely,
Brian & James

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Ellie Mae

We adopted Libby who is now Ellie Mae. We love her. We truly couldn't have asked for a better dog. I tell everyone who will listen about how great Petconnection is. You are truly a first class facility.

 

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Devon

Devon rescued us in May of 2008. We decided to keep his name as is not only because we believe he had adjusted to it, but because we had previously 'adopted' a boy of the same name for a Christmas charity in 2007. We never got to meet him, but are convinced that he brought us to Devon the dog as a way of saying thanks. Devon has adjusted very well to his new home. He is a big clown, and keeps us in stiches constantly. He loves playing with his doggy friends, so we take him to TPC obedience center and the SMP dog park on a regular basis. He is a loyal and friendly companion, and we are very greatful to TPC for trusting us with his care in his new forever home!

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Trixie

Everything's going pretty well with Trixie, for the most part. She's still a bit aggressive around other dogs occasionally (like at the dog park), but she's getting better. At home, she's great- very playful and loving. She's even reluctantly accepted my three cats as pack members. Here are a few pics of her with my Malamute, Willow. Thanks again for everything you guys do to help animals. – Jason B.

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Shawnee

Shawnee is doing great. She adapted so well into our home complete with two Dalmations that were rescued from abuse and 3 very active kids ranging from 9-15. Everyday she tries to take over being in control more and more (a true cat). One of our Dalmation's she butts heads with on occasion and the other Dalmation is scared of her (and curious at the same time). She loves the quiet morning time with mom to curl up in a ball on my lap while I have my coffee. At night time she is full of wildness ready to wrestle with dad.    

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Pistachio

When I adopted Checkers, I changed his name to Pistachio. One month later I adopted a little brother for him, a buff-colored kitten I named Rhubarb. It took some time and patience to let them adjust to each other, but eventually they did and are now the best of friends. Pistachio loves to watch birds from the window and can usually be found perched up on a windowsill. I just couldn't be happier with my little kitten from the Pet Connection, and I'm so glad that I went there to adopt him.      

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Pepe

Weezer is now Pépé. She got this name before her well-known gas problems that will clear a room in a heartbeat. She just gets a little excited to see people. She is the youngest of three kitties, she has a 2 year old and 12 year old sister. Her favorite past-times are to play fetch, cuddle/chase her sister Kiki, wear her favorite dresses, go for walks with her sister, and find the nearest box/bag to crawl in and sleep. She has only had two visits to the scary vet. She cuddles with her sisters at night on their very own special body pillow on the bed and play all day. She is quite the social butterfly and will do anything to be the center of attention. She is especially good at playing copy cat of her sister J. I have attached several photos of her favorite things to do. Hope you enjoy! She has been a wonderful addition to the family and I am so excited I found her!         

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Noodles

Hi there. Noodles is doing wonderful! She has turned out to be the sweetest kitty ever. She is a cuddler. She not only cuddles with us but with our older male cat Otter. They have turned out to be best friends. They bathe one another and chase each other around the house. We love Noodles and are so glad that we have adopted her!            

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Nikko

It's hard to remember a time when our dear Nikko (pronounced Nee - ko, it is Japanese for "cat") was not with us. She plays with the dog all the time, and chases her toys from one end of our apartment to the other. She is growing quickly, and has really opened up a lot since I first met her. She seemed so quiet and shy at first. Who knew there was a frisky little girl in there? She has settled in nicely, and in spite of a few ornery kitten habits (like trying to eat things off of the kitchen table), she is quite a "joy" to have around.            

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Neko

Neko is doing wonderfully. She's become such a part of my life that I can't imagine it without her here. She's always meets me at the door when I come home and gives me nose kisses when I pick her up. She naps by my side while I do school work. She loves to play with her laser mouse and people watch from the window. Neko sports a lovely red jingle bell collar and even goes on "walks" occasionally (trust me the leash gets plenty of stares). My parents call her the grandkitty and enjoy watching her play. Everyone comments on her inquisitive personality and striking features. I've attached a photo of Neko and one of her favorite toys. Thank you! Laura              

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Leo

Leo is doing wonderful, is the sweetest lap cat ever, and the Purrfect addition to our family! He is a little ornery but, i think he has finally decided to stay off the bird cage, however he still loves to watch our parakeets.....and desperately tries to get outside when we open the door. Hopefully you'll be able to open the picture attached, its of Leo and our young dog Zeus (we had adopted him from another shelter about 1 or 2 months before Leo), they like to cuddle, though Zeus forgets his size sometimes.                

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Claire

 

 

 

Miss Bear is now Claire! She loves springtime and the backyard gardens. I couldn't have asked for a better dog!                 

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Ciara (CiCi) Rose

On July 1, 2006 we adopted Cici, the white dog below. She was at Pet Connection for approximately one week before I saw her and adopted her. At the shelter, her name was Rose. We renamed her Ciara (CiCi) Rose. She was found on the streets of Osawatomie, Kansas and the shelter employees there called around the KC area looking for a home for her so she wouldn't have to be put to sleep. She was approximately 12 months old when we got her. She has been an absolute joy! She had a personality that would not quit! When at the shelter, she jumped on my lap like she owned me already and she wanted to leave with me! The little small brown dog in the picture is Angel, whom we adopted on December 2, 2006 at another facility. I'm so thankful for both of my "girls" and love them tremendously! They have two "brothers" who spoil them rotten at home. Their favorite things in our house are the pigs ear treats that we give them! They are happy little dogs with hopefully long lives ahead of them! Our other dogs had lived to be 15 and 18 years old! Thank you Pet Connection for everything you do!

   

                  

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India

We first adopted from The Pet Connection in 2000 when we were blessed with Samantha, a beautiful, loving calico that we called 'Baby'. Late last year 'Baby' passed away unexpectedly, and we were heartbroken, she was such a part of our family. After some time had passed we decided we were ready to start looking for a new family member, and had no doubts about where to go, TPC.

In Feb of this year we adopted a 4 month old kitten named India. India and her 3 siblings had just been to the vet the prior day and were sleeping on top of each other, all we could see of India was her cute little face with some unusual markings. We were able to hold her and she cuddled right up to us and fell asleep in my husband's arms, we knew she was the one.

India has claimed her spot in our home and our hearts. She is very playful, loves to play fetch with her toy mice, and loves to hide mice in the newspaper. She is very vocal and yells at us when she wants to be held, wants to play, or wants us to wake up in the morning. One of her favorite pass times was digging in the house plants after they had been watered. We have since had to rethink how we go about watering the plants, and where we keep them. Needless to say, we absolutely adore India, 'little girl', and are grateful that TPC helped bring so much love into our family.

Tracy & Craig

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Oakley

Dear Pet Connection,

I got Oakley for Christmas last year (2007). I was going to pick a different dog, but Oakley picked me. When I got him out of the cage I petted him and loved him, then I put him back to pet another dog and he kept crying and whining at me so I got him back out and he was happy! So I decided to take him home. We call Oakley a lizard because he licks the air like a lizard. He also loves to lick people in their noses and ears - YUCK! He loves to play and be the center of all attention and chases our cat Pepper (Podika, adopted in 2006). He also chases our bigger dogs and tries to play with them, but he can't keep up. All of my siblings are jealous of him, because he is MY DOG forever and ever and ever! I love Oakley so much!!!!!! - Kaylen (age 8... almost 9!) with help from mom

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Truman

I just wanted to send you an update on our beautiful kitten, Truman, whom we adopted in November 2007. He is growing into a very large, beautiful cat. He has wonderful golden eyes and long, silky black fur. Truman was 4 months old when we got him (Thanksgiving weekend/also KU/MU football game). Truman is very active, loves to play fetch, and torment our other cat, Gray. I am attaching photos of Truman, one from the weekend we got him and two that was taken recently. Hope you like them. We LOVE him! - Cathy

                        

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Molly

I really love Molly, who was known as Dolly through Pet Connection. Molly is a snap to raise because she loves to stay home and is happy with all of her balls. Thanks Pet Connection for a really good match!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sincerely, Penny

 

 

 

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Daisy Mae

About a year and a half ago I adopted the loving Basset Hound Ruby Jean, now Daisy Mae. She has been a wonderful addition to the family and is my baby. At first she did miss her friend Cletus but quickly adapted to all the love and attention. She likes to make visits to my Kindergarten classroom to play with the kids and take upon the role of 'Sad Sam', a character that looks just like her in our reading series. She loves to lay anywhere and being dressed up. I guess you could say she is a little spoiled. Thank you so much for offering this opportunity of inviting a new family member into our lives. Life just wouldn't be the same without Daisy hogging the whole bed at night and snoring the whole time. She is such a joyful, loving girl. Thanks again!!!!

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Simba

 

                            

I just wanted to send a few photos of Simba. I'll warn you, he is a total HAM when it comes to photos!!! He seems to be adjusting well to his new home... and we are all very pleased that he is now a part of our family. Thank you so much!!

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Wilson and Gwen

Wilson is doing GREAT. When I stopped by The Pet Connection a year-and-a-half ago just to "look around", I had no intention really of getting a pet. But then Wilson "found me" and jumped up on my shoulder and wouldn't get down. He picked me, so what could I do?? I went home and thought about it, then went back to get him. He's been my best buddy every since. Now he's a big boy, all grown up. I was told that his birthday was estimated at around Christmas time, so that's when we celebrate his birthday -- on Christmas. He'll be two this year. I've attached a recent picture of him, along with his "sister", Guinnevere (aka Gwen), who we also adopted from the Pet Connection last Spring. Her name was originally "Blueberry", and she was just a little tiny thing when we first brought her home -- now she's a beautiful long-haired little lady. Gwen and Wilson are great friends and play together A LOT (and get in to mischief together a lot too!). They are spoiled ROTTEN, both of them -- along with our 3 dogs, all previous shelter puppies (now grown, and two of them pretty old now). All our animals get along great together, like a real family. Wilson is my love-bug -- he sleeps at my feet every night, follows me from room to room when I'm at home, loves to be held, and talks to me a lot. I don't think he knows how to control his "purr box" because he purrs almost CONSTANTLY. Maybe he's just a really happy guy. :-) Gwen is very active and most of the time too "busy" to be held. But if you INSIST on holding her (it's hard to resist, she's so soft and fluffy), she'll "let" you hold her for a little while. She loves to be petted and brushed. Though she'd rather not be held most of the time, she does like to follow us around from room to room. She loves to "leap" and will jump up into a bag or light-weight kitty house when you hold it up in the air. She's very animated. Thanks so much for all you do at the Pet Connection. You have a wonderful facility and we are proud to have you in our neighborhood.

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Meeko

                             

Buster is now named Meeko. He is a wonderful 8 month old puppy though completely ornery. He gets along great with Lady, our Yorkshire Terrier. Actually he adores her. He follows her all over the house and the yard. He was neutered in early October and given his rabies shot. He came through the surgery with no problems. We hoped he’d sleep that night, but no way…. He was ready to play as soon as he got home. Meeko also has picked out his Halloween costume. He was a pumpkin. His sister Lady was a ladybug. I’ve included a photo. We really love him and are so grateful that he is a part of our family. We promise to take extra special care of him. Thank you for bringing him into our lives. He is everything we hoped for in a companion for our Lady. His hair had gotten quite long and we wondered how he even saw. So we took him to the groomers. We didn't even recognize him when he came out. Can you believe the below pictures are the same pup? He's quite a handsome boy. Oh, and his ear no longer flops over. He seems to have outgrown it (though it was so incredibly cute).

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Paris and Nichole

I thought you’d like a Christmas photo of Paris and Nichole for your holiday collection. I’d say they are getting along at Goddard Gulch (affectionate name for my home) swimmingly. Although, they weren’t too keen on my tree decorating skills apparently. The maroon ribbon streamer on the tree in the background was on the floor Monday evening when I got home. My wonder-dog Shawnee told me it was Paris’ fault. Santa may leave coal for both of them this year ! - Steve S.

 

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Bronx

                        

Bronx is such a good boy and I love watching him grow and explore new things! His newest "trick" is sleeping on top of the hot tub, I will include a picture of this, its pretty funny... Thanks again. ~ Jill V.

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Chestnut and Smokey

Our kitties are doing well. As I type this, Chestnut (I believe that was Pumpkin) is sitting on my lap playing with anything she can. Smokey (then Winnie) is also doing well. They are healthy and happy. They are getting along now and even play with each other sometimes. The only thing we have had to do is put them on a diet with light food. They were both over 11 lbs. in just a few months! When we adopted them, Chestnut was 7 lbs and Smokey was 8 lbs. Now they are both around 10 lbs. We love the Innova cat food. It has transformed their coats. They are both so soft. They are both very loving and great companions. They have become members of our family in such a short time. Here are a picture that I took tonight. Smokey is great & Chestnut is black.

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Ranger

I just wanted to email you an updated picture of Ranger, Leelo, and their sister cats. Look at how good both of my dogs are doing! All thanks to the training we received from The Pet Connection. We love both of our dogs. Thank you!!! Lynette S.

 

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Rudy

I am Rudy's new mom. He was formerly known as Lamar, because he was found in Lamar, Missouri and rescued after he had been hit by a car, eventually having to have his leg amputated because he bent the rod they had put in to stabilize it while it healed. We adopted him in June of this year. I am sorry this has taken me so long, and I will send more/better ones when I can. This is Rudy, the little Toy Schnoodle (formerly thought to be full Poodle). I must say that I can not possibly imagine him being faster if he had four legs than he is on three...he is like lightening! When he runs, you can't even see any of his legs. He can outrun both our Pomeranians, and the rabbit that lives under our deck has just about met his Maker more than once. The first picture is him with one of his favorite toys--a stuffed squeky pink elephant. He will run through the house and toss his toys up in the air and try to catch them again in his mouth. I will send more pictures and another update later. Thanks! Sandy B.

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Rooney

Our puppy is doing very well. We renamed him Rooney. He has grown to be about 40 lbs and the vet says he is very healthy. Rooney loves to go on jogs with me and my husband. We take him either on a walk or for a jog almost everyday! He plays in the back yard everyday and likes to dig holes. We know it is him because his nose is always dirty. Sometimes we arrange puppy play dates with friends. He loves other dogs. His favorite toy is the kong and he couldn't live without a little peanut butter everyday. It is his favorite guilty pleasure. He loves toys, playing fetch, and licking the dishes in the dishwasher (see picture)! He is very sweet. He follows me everywhere! Overall I think Rooney is a very happy dog and we just love him. Thank you for giving him to us. - Karen

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Fletch

Hey Pet Connection! Fletch is great. We adopted him as Fritz, but changed his name to Fletch, it seemed to suit him better. He is a hoot! He loves attention and loves the side of his neck scratched and he loves to lick! He has the most expressive eyes and a most kind face. He has a great gentle disposition as well. We recently went through 2 weeks of visits by family members and he loved all the attention of the kids, ages 1,2,3,9 and a 10. He never growled or struggled with the kids, he just licked them to death! He is a Catahoula and _loves_ to run around the yard....at break neck speeds.
He prances around the yard like a antelope. Too funny! He is a good fetcher, but he would rather we chase him to get the ball back and then he teases, he drops the ball and waits until you are right there and then he snatches the ball away. He is not a barker, mostly only when he wants to play. It has just been fantastic! He has blended with our family famously. We are so glad we found him. He really has just the perfect quirky personality to fit in with our family... Thanks for your help and following up on our new pal. I am glad I came in to the Pet Connection when I did.

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Minook

Here are some pictures of Minook in his new home. He's a great addition to the family. He's even a great guard dog, with a bark much bigger than his size. He protects the feline members of the family while they are outside, and does the dance of joy whenever we come home!

 

 

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Pumpkin and Winnie

We are all doing well. Thank you for asking. The cats are adjusting well to their new home. They have each gained 3 lbs! Here is a picture of the both of them.

 

 

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Buddy

Train's new name is Buddy. He is doing pretty good. I'm attaching some pics of him. He seems happy and is healthy. He loves going for walks on his leash. He also likes watching the squirrels out the back window. He wants to get out there a chase them, but he never catches them. I got him a squeaky toy of squirrel and he didn't put it down for 2 days! When it's bedtime he goes right to bed without us having to do anything. We kept him in his kennel at first at night time, but he's never had an accident at night, so we leave the kennel open and sometimes he sleeps in there or in the bed with us.

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Yamo

Yamo (Arnie) is doing well. He has adjusted nicely to my home and my other dog Boo. They have become quite the dynamic duo. And are constantly watching out for each other and protecting the house from squirrels. Boo is on the left & Yamo is on the right. - Sarah

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Pepper and Comet

Chili Pepper, as Podito is now known, is doing fine. She loves to play and endlesly wants to be loved - by human or another pet. She has the worst coordination that I have ever seen in a cat which makes for some amusing moments. She gets along great with our other cat and the dogs. She has her favorite humans in the house - which is anyone who will sit and pet her. The picture is of Comet (Pepper's playmate) and Pepper putting the playpen to good use. Lucky for the cats, the baby didn't like to sleep in the playpen so it worked out well for their bed!

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Cisco

Thank you for your follow-up call regarding Cisco a.k.a. "Clyde", the Rat Terrier that we adopted in May. Below is a picture of Cisco catching bubbles in our front yard. A local veterinarian gave him a clean bill of health recently and he's adjusting to his new family quite nicely. We love him very much.

 

 

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Britny

Britny was adopted March 17, 2007. She is a sweet, loving girl with a wonderful disposition. Britny knew no commands, didn't know how to walk on a leash, and was not completely housetrained when we got her. She has made a beautiful transition to our home and is now housetrained and has the run of the house when we are gone with no problems! She is a star student in her obedience class and her instructor always gives her great feedback on how smart she is and how quickly she learns. In just a few weeks, she has learned "sit", "stay", "down". She has even perfected walking on a leash! She loves all dogs and people. Her favorite things to do are taking a trip to the petstore, hiding her bones under pillows on the couch, playing fetch, having her head and tummy rubbed, and playing with our four kids. She gets to go many places with us including the park, baseball games and friends' houses. We can't say enough great things about Britny--she is truly a wonderful addition to our family!
Thank you, Pet Connection

Tim and Laura, Stef, Matt, Reilly, and Raegan

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Sadie

Sadie is wonderful! Sadie is doing very well, she loves to go for walks, get treats, and play in the water. She is very loving and gentle, we are glad to have her as part of our family. Thank you, Eric & Susan

 

 

 

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Buck and Callie

I wanted to update you on a cat I adopted a few months ago. In February, I adopted a kitty named Buck. He was very shy, and after I brought him home, hid under my dishwasher/cabinets for THREE days. Today he is not that same shy cat. Everyday when I get home, Buck greets me with the rest of the kitties. He will sometimes let me pet him, but will definitely talk to me and nuzzle everything in sight. Buck also loves his treats, and will sing for them with the rest of his family. He loves to be scratched after his treat. He will cuddle with Dot and Nala, and loves to get kisses from Furball. You can find him hanging out in the windows or playing on the cat tree. Buck has become such a wonderful part of this family, and hasn't hid in a long time. He even lets my neighbor pet him! Thank you for allowing me to bring Buck into my family. He is wonderful!!! I have included a few pictures so you can see how happy he is! :) - Mary (and Furball, Dot, Nala, Boots, and Buck)

                      

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Ginger and Beatrice

Here is the picture of Ginger and Beatrice on Ginger's first night with us. Didn't take her any time at all to settle in! Obviously Bea and Ginger got along great immediately! I think Ginger is doing her best to fill the void left in our lives when Clara (pug) was taken from us prematurely after a wonderful 9 years by congestive heart failure.

 

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Seymour

Seymour is doing wonderful! He is gaining some weight and adapting to the house and us beautifully. He has recently conquered the stairs in the house. We enjoy playing with him indoors and outdoors with his favorite toys. His harness has helped with his pulling on walks.

 

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Callie

Callie (formerly Kelly) was adopted from TPC in Jan. 07. She is extremely happy in her new home and she LOOOVES her new K-9 companion, Buck.

                        

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Maggy

I adopted Maggy (2-year old miniature schnauzer) last Saturday (8/5/06) and WHAT a week we've had!! She is an absolute DOLL!! Saturday after leaving Pet Connection, we drove to a park we had never been to before so that the dogs (we also have a Maltese) could get to know each other in a neutral location. Boundaries were tested and established by all and after about an hour we headed home. Much to my delight the transition has gone much better than I expected. Though she still doesn't come when called and will bolt whenever the front door opens, we are working on it -- I've got a leash over each doorknob as a preventive and am working on sit/stay and down/stay -- she's learning fast. We feel VERY blessed to have her in our family! Thank you so much!

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Sage

I thought you might enjoy seeing a photo of the puppy we adopted in April 2006. We kept his name as Sage which was given to him at Pet Connection. He is a great fit for our family. Sage loves swimming in the pond with my daughters and he has lots of energy for hours of play. He is also very sweet and loves to cuddle during naps and bedtime. Thank you for all you do to save animals and find them their forever homes.

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Pancho

Hello All! I just wanted to drop you all a line and let you know what a wonderful time we are having with Pancho! He is such a good dog and such a wonderful pet. He has gotten use to his new surroundings and his new little sister, Rosie. She's a Pekinese. They play together everyday and when she's had enough...she let's him know. Overall, they get along very well. The accidents around the house are virtually nil. He does get very excited when we come home from work/school and so, it is sometimes hard to get him to calm down. Around bedtime, he's gone to the bathroom and ready to just cuddle up for the night. Pancho has been a wonderful addition to our family. We look forward to the many pleasant years ahead with our beloved pet. Thank you so much for connecting us with him. Warmly, Crystal, Christopher & Thomas

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Sammy

I am more and more taken with this guy. I can hardly believe I'm the lucky one who got to bring him home. He's a licker! He loves to get right up in my face and give me a wash. Today he's a little friskier than yesterday...chasing balls around the room. What fun to watch! He seems quite pleased to be where he is. We've gotten in some good bonding time. He's a snuggler. Yippee! I haven't had a real true snuggler in a while. We've decided to call him Sammy, short for the Sanskrit word "Samadhi," (Suh-mah'-dee) which means "Joyful Bliss." It seems to fit him very well.

                 

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Cisco

Cisco's transition went pretty smooth, a few things were chewed on, and bolted out the door a few times, but now we have really bonded. He comes on command and no longer chews on anything, and he is a very loving dog. He gets along great with everybody, and brings comic relief to everybody. The neighbors cannot get enough of him, I will often see them by the fence petting and talking to him. I have been working a lot with him on his commands, sit, stay, by me, and off. He no longer bolts out the door. Recently a friend left the door open and he wandered out but came back on command. We've taught him a few other tricks that brings humor......call me weird, but I can get him to howl, to me there is nothing cooler than husky talk. Also when my dad comes around he tries to teach him to smile, kind of funny. Cisco spends much of his time outside, but that is not our choice, he just loves being outside, but when he's inside he is right by my side. You could say he spends 50 percent inside and 50 percent of his time outside. I would just like to thank the Pet Connection for setting me up with such a great dog, and taking the time to make sure all your animals are in good homes. Hopefully this summer I will be able to stop by with Cisco.

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Coco

Just wanted to say thank you again for the joy that our puppy Coco (previously named Jenny Bean) has brought us over the last year. We adopted Coco in the middle of August 04 and she weighed only 11 lbs. True to her Border Collie genes, she is now about 40 lbs and full of unending energy (although she still has plenty of black lab features and traits mixed in - like pure love of swimming). She has become quite adept at Frisbee catching and is going to begin training with some extended family members soon who own another Border Collie that just recently placed 9th in nationals in Orlando, FL. So Coco has her work cut out for her, but we think she will hold her own just fine (and if nothing else, it is a great way to wear her out a little from time to time). We love her so much and are so thankful we were able to adopt her through your organization! Proud parents, Brian & Carolyn

                     

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Chloe Belle

Hi My name is Chloe-sometimes I am called Chloe Belle I was found at a car wash and was then taken to Pet Connection and was adopted by a girl named Kristi in early January of this year. I am really enjoying my home and I have a big brother named Oliver-we are getting along pretty good -we love to play. I enjoy playing soccer with the little balls with bells in them and I love treats! I am so cute and cuddly but I also very energetic! Here is a recent picture of me

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Picasso

My husband and I adopted Picasso from the Pet Connection last May. We wanted to let you know how Picasso is doing as well as send some pictures your way. Shortly after we adopted him, we moved from an apartment to a house and he loves all the additional space. He's a wonderful cat and such a sweetheart. He's definitely our little "angel". We've crowned Picasso the champion snuggler in our family. He loves to snuggle with me on the couch. He'll stretch out next to me when I'm laying down on the couch and we'll take naps together. He also loves to sleep on the ottoman in our hearth room. Wherever my husband and I are, he always enjoys being in our company. We've bought him toys from the pet store but he likes playing with my hair bands the most. He'll slide them around on the floor and inevitably they wind up going under the fridge, couch or a closet door. My husband claims that he's the world's most spoiled cat but we just can't help ourselves! He's been a great addition and we can't imagine our lives without our furry little bundle of joy! We hope that his brothers are happy in their new homes as well. Thanks for rescuing him and allowing us the opportunity to make him a part of our family. Hope you enjoy the pictures!

                         

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Hannah, Pilchard, Ava

This wonderful family specializes in rescuing special needs kitties. They adopted Hannah from us a while back. Hannah is a semi-feral cat. Then they adopted Pilchard. With Pilchard they were looking for a non-special needs cat that would be good with their son. He fit the mold perfectly. When they came back in, we mentioned that if we'd realized they were a special needs family, we would have introduced them to Ava. Poor Ava was born with her 3rd eyelids adhered to her eye. They asked to see her and immediately took her into their family. Ava has since gained a 55%-60% of her vision back (far more than we had thought). All three cats are doing wonderfully in their new home. They get along great with their family and each other. We are grateful to this family, who was willing to open their home and their hearts to a few "special" kitties

               

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Pheobe

Hello, my name is Phoebe. I LOVE my new family. When my owner was no longer able to care for me, I was placed in the loving care of The Pet Connection. After 4 long months I was beginning to think that I was never going to have a new family, because, I was considered a “senior cat” at the age of 12. Everyone is always looking for kittens or adolescents. Then came that joyous evening in June when my new mom and dad came looking for a “senior cat”. I was so happy. I have lots of toys, have the run of the house, sleep where I want, and have all the love that any cat could ever want. I am also quite entertaining for my new family. My favorite thing to do is help myself to the fuzzy green slippers in mom’s closet. They are fun to drag around and a great treasure to present to mom and dad. Of course, they always know I am on the way with a treasure as I meow all the way. They always tell me “Thank you!” I have adjusted with the greatest of ease and not only am I happy, but my new family is so glad that I came into their lives. We are very happy together. Love, Pheob

                     

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Vicki and Nicole

Both dogs settled in very well in a short amount of time. Vicki Lee sleeps on our bed under the sheet every night and likes to touch me with her body. Nichole Ruth does not like to be covered up and chooses different places to sleep on any given evening. When we are watching TV Vicki Lee lays beside me on the couch and Nicole Ruth wants to be held. They have very different personalities and we allow them to be who they are. Nicole Ruth does not like children or sudden movements that startle her. So we make sure to help her avoid those situations. Vicki Lee is more laid back. We have a pet door so our dogs can go out when they want and a large fenced in back yard for play and exercise. All four of our dogs have adjusted well to each other and respect each others space.

My husband and I are retired so we are home most of the time. I guess you could say our dogs are like our children so we are a family. When we travel Vicki Lee and Nicole Ruth go with us. They both love to ride and are very well behaved in the car.

I love these little dogs so much it's hard to put into words. I feel very sad for the person that had to give them up. I know they were loved and well taken care of in their previous home and we are doing the same for them. Many people are looking for puppies to adopt but I could not be happier with these sweet, adult dogs we adopted from the Pet Connection. Vicki Lee has asthma now and will be on medication for the rest of her life. It doesn't slow her down a bit. Nicole Ruth has had several growths removed but she is fine and gets groomed every 8 weeks. Both dogs are healthy and well adjusted and have brought so much love into our home. We are never lonely or alone and all of our pets live inside with us.

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Jewel

When I first met my adoptive family, I was almost a year and a half old. I liked Robert from the very beginning and tried to convince him to take me home with him so that I could live with his family, Alison and Kevin, and their other dogs. We all sensed how well I would get along with their other dogs, two of which were Siberian Huskies. One of them even had the same name as me—Cheyenne. Unfortunately, they were just stopping in to donate some goodies and were unable to add any more dogs to their family. With much disappointment, we all said goodbye. Three months went by, and I found myself in increasingly difficult circumstances. My first adoptive family had returned me to the shelter and I was depending on the Pet Connection to take care of me. I tried so hard to be good, but I’m a Siberian Husky-Malamute mix and that means I need an extraordinary amount of exercise and playtime. I knew I was stubborn and often tried the patience of my humans, but I always tried to make up for it with lots of love and husky hugs. Some days I wondered if I would ever find a home. Jewel with best friend Diablo. Then one day to my surprise I heard a familiar voice. I sat up in my kennel wide-eyed with excitement. It was Robert. He and Alison started crying when they saw I was back at the shelter. They had just suffered the loss of their irreplaceable 10-year old Siberian Husky-Lab mix, Cheyenne. All day Robert had felt he must stop by the shelter. They didn’t know why until they walked in and saw me, waiting for them. I always knew we’d end up together. I moved into my new home that night. When we arrived, I discovered that in addition to the three new humans in my life, there were three new dog friends for me too: Ginger, a 13 year old German Shepherd who tries to keep me in line; Angelo, a 4 year old American Eskimo who just doesn’t understand why I’m so much bigger than him; and Diablo, my best dog friend, a 2 year old Siberian Husky who has taught me all kinds of fun tricks to play on my humans. It was a little hard for everyone to call me Cheyenne after their loss, so now I gladly answer to my new name, Jewel. I spoil Robert with attention and love to spend my evenings curled up in my very own recliner next to his desk. In the mornings I sing to everyone with my best Malamute voice and try very hard to sit and shake paws rather than tackle them. I get so excited to see my family that it’s really hard to not go overboard. While the family is at work and school, my best dog friend works with me to keep the lawn dug up. It’s really fun to drag things out through the doggy door and see how long it takes the family to notice. In that huge yard, there’s plenty of places to hide their favorite belongings. I’m so cute, I can usually get away with it. On the weekends we go for truck rides. And even though I love all these things even more than walks, this summer I discovered the best part of dog life ever: camping trips!

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Balti

From the dog:
Dear Melody,
Thanks so much for finding me a good home. I have a big shady yard and love to run. My folks tell me I'm handsome. My hair is now long and shiny and I weigh about 30 pounds. I get lots of treats. My greatest problem is barking but I'm learning to be quieter. Love, Baltimore
From his parents:
"Balti" is a joy to us and has grown into a beautiful dog.
Thanks so much, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver

 

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Abendago

Our Abendago (Benny) is cuddly and happy as ever. Benny is like a dog we say. He likes to lick and cuddle. We love it so much! Benny and Scappy are getting along great. They cuddle with one another, clean each other, and play. We have separate litter boxes and food dishes still but they seem to share both of them.
Scappy wasn't to sure at first about the new addition but after just a week they where ready to cuddle up with one another. They each have there favorite spots to take there naps. Abendago likes to be the center of attention but Scappy doesn't seem to mind. Andy's fav. nick name for Abendago is Butter Ball Ben. Abendago gets called a lot of different names now but mostly just Benny, the pretty kitty! We love our babies! Thanks! - Erin and Andy

                 

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Molly

Ragmuffin's named turned into Molly and Molly turned out to be a pretty special pussy cat. Molly enjoys sleeping in our bed at night and on the back of the couch in the day. When she isn't resting, she likes to play and eat like all kittys. At night while we are watching television, she gets a "spa treatment" from my husband that includes hair brushing, ear and belly rubs, and overall body massages. We didn't think this little gal would adjust so well, but we let her get use to us and her new home in her own time. We don't make her do anything she doesn't want to and when it thunders we let her go to her special safe place that it took us months to find. I know when it's time for me to get up in the morning because Molly paws and purrs at me until I do. As you can see from her picture, she is quite camera shy, so this is about the only evidence of her we have to share. Please rest assured she is thriving. I think she has gained a little weight (she makes more noise when she jumps off the bed) and her fur is shiny, soft and matte free. Last, but not least, she is very vocal and she trills and chips her opinions during our conversations. We all got lucky that rainy Sunday afternoon when we met for the first time.

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Shiloh

Shiloh was adopted from The Pet Connection & is thriving in his new home. Shiloh's new guardians came into The Pet Connection in late January to drop off this picture and to adopt Shiloh a play friend. We are so happy to hear that everything is working out with the adoption & are excited that not only will Shiloh have a new friend, but that another pet has been placed in this wonderful home as well...

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Danny

Hello,
Danny is already featured on the Happy Tails web page, but I thought I'd send a quick update. It's been a year now and our little shy guy has come full circle. He was so shy and so scared in the beginning. It took him 3 months to start staying in the same room with us, and at least 6 months before we could approach him, without having to wait for him to come to us.

I'm happy to report that Danny is now the more outgoing of our two cats. He enjoys meeting new people and follows me around the house. He even recently started sleeping in my bed, curled up against me. To see him now you'd think he'd spent his whole life having the run of the house. He's an amazing little guy, thank you for helping us find him! - Michelle

                 

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Pumpkin

           

Pumpkin is a sweet boy who loves to use his Pet Connection scratching post. It's the best! I am very happy to have added him to my family.

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Nellie

Nellie came into my life unexpectedly at a time when things in my life had gone a bit off track. My father had recently been diagnosed with cancer and was deteriorating much more rapidly than we had anticipated. In the beginning I was not sure I wanted another dog as our house was full already with two older dogs, a cat, a husband and two teenage step-children. When my step-son came to me and asked if I could take in Nellie, my instincts were to tell him no that there was no more room at the inn! The last thing I thought I needed was a puppy to chase around and clean up after. It turns out I couldn't have been more wrong. Nellie completely took my mind off of everything that was going on at that point in my life. I never grew tired of watching her boundless energy and enthusiasm for whatever task she set her mind to. She was a constant source of awe for me watching her in all her little endeavors, whether it be trying to dig her way to China in the backyard or trying to get you to rub her tummy by sitting up on her hind legs and then falling over backwards exposing her tummy when you walked by. She was and still is amazing in my eyes, I found myself looking forward to getting home each day after sitting with my father so Nellie could rejuvenate my energy and lift my spirits, a task she has yet to fail at. Nellie was able to lift my father's spirits as well on several occasions and I'm glad he got to know her before he passed away. I guess ultimately you never know when your seemingly drained heart can unexpectedly be filled back up again by the love of one of our furry friends. - Sandi O.

                    

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Dylan

Hi!!! here are some more recent photos of Dylan! As you can see he has taken over our house! He LOVES his tennis balls and our matching cat Miika! He's so spoiled that in dog training class he tries to climb up on the empty chairs next to us to sit. He really can't understand why in the world we'd make him sit on the floor? We love him so much and want to thank you guys for doing such a good job!!!
Kellie B

               

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Drake

Here are some pix of our cat Drake that we adopted last Christmas season. He likes to hang out with his buddy Rocky. - S&K

                    

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Daisy

         

     Daisy has adjusted very nicely…. With me and with Darby and Sarah… her feline brother and sister. Through a lot of patience and perseverance , I have achieved the ability to walk with her without the need of a leash. From time to time, she will revert back to the “Jack Russell Ways” and not listen to me, but that’s becoming farer and fewer between. She is still very loveable and really enjoys being around kids and other dogs. A great addition to the family! -Brian        

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Tuxedo

         

To the wonderful people at Pet Connection,

Tux, short for Tuxedo, is doing great. She and her sister, an adoptee from the St. Joe city animal shelter, are partners in crime. Tux could not handle being alone. She needed a friend to help her expend her extra energy. If she doesn't know where sister Skittles is, she cries. Tux was unable to have bedroom privileges until she was about 7 months. Now she behaves, having no inappropriate urinating issues. Our vet advised one litter box per cat plus one. I believe that helped. I also want to say thanks for the scratching post we bought. It is great. Neither cat scratches furniture. They use the post as well as strategically placed extra scratching boxes around the house. Our only problem is counter jumping. We use a squirt gun but it doesn't help that much. We do not feed people food however both must have been fed scraps at some time as they are great crumb patrollers. Keep up the good work that you do. Thank you for the joy we receive via Tux. - Elaine & Leslie          

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Daisy

         

          

I just wanted to give you an update on a dog I adopted a year ago in August. Her name was Cherry on Petfinder, but now her name is Daisy. She’s doing great and gets along extremely well with her “brother”, Jack, who was with me when I picked her up from your shelter. She loves to play and attack her toys. She also loves to play chase with my boyfriend who’s new favorite past time is to play “chase” with her. The two of them are like three year olds running around the house! We took them to the lake last weekend and took some pictures after they dried off. I thought your staff would like to see how well she’s doing. She’s a wonderful dog and a CONSTANT source of entertainment. She’s just generally happy and I think if she was a person she would have an eternal grin on her face. Daisy is the blonde terrier mix in case you don’t have her file anymore. - Thanks! Michele B.

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Princess

         

I wanted to send a VERY BIG Thank you to The Pet Connection along with an update on Princess. She is a Princess indeed and a best friend to my other cat, Shadow. Princess sleeps in the bed with me and is a sweet, loving girl to us. We're so grateful to have her as an addition to our little family.

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Stella

         

I adopted Sadie last year and she is doing wonderful! We have changed her name to Stella which she picked up very quickly. After a little adjustment, Stella loves her new home and enjoys playing with her yellow lab brother, Emerson. We have a fenced yard that Stella loves to play for hours. She has become quite the lover. She sleeps at the foot of the bed every night and attempts to steal a kiss every chance she gets. She has been an amazing addition to our family. We love her and wouldn't give her up for anything! - Sarah

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Baby

         

It's been several months now and Baby's personality has emerged in many adorable and unique ways. The only problem is that she and our other cat do not get along quite yet. We still keep them separated while we are away and keep a close eye on them when we are home.

A couple things we have found out about Baby is that she LOVES LOVES LOVES water. We have caught her many times up on the kitchen counter seeking any standing water and, yes.....in the potty (we keep the lid closed now) so I give her an extra large bowl of water now. She also likes to have the faucet turned on low for her whenever you are in the bathroom so she can drink from her own personal water fountain. She loves to perch atop the TV whenever it is on-I don't know if it is the warmth or just having the eagle's-eye advantage. She has a plastic bag fetish. She has definately grown to a healthy weight and has come to expect a regular feeding time. She despises an empty food bowl so much so that she nudges it off her perch when it is empty.

I recently bought her the cutest new collar that is red and white gingham with a red bell and since it was too plain to fit her personality, I bought a charm to go with it that has two small butterflies, one red and one orange to accessorize. It looks just perfect on her!

Baby is a part of our family now. Although I would love it if our two cats got along a little better, we are working through it and believe we make small strides towards harmonious living everyday.

I thank Pet Connection for the special care they gave our "Baby" and really admire the work you do and facility you run.

Thank you very much!
Jamie & Matt

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Jack

         

We adopted Cole (now named Jack). He has adapted to our home like he has been here forever. He has been on several trips to Iowa, Minnesota, Oklahoma and Texas. He loves just being with us. His backyard has three huge trees which he hides behind to chase the rabbits and squirrels and believe me he almost caught a few. I hope to send you our Christmas photo this year but we haven't taken them yet.

Keep in touch,
Kerry, Michelle, Morghan and Jack!

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Tabitha

         

Tabitha, the kitten we adopted, has adjusted to her new home and is getting along just fine.

 

 

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Stu

     

Just a note to let you know the Stu is doing fine. It didn't take him long to figure out that this was home and to settle in. He and Brandi (our Yorkie) get along great and if they're not terrorizing the backyard they're securing the couch to make sure nobody can steal it. I'll take some recent pictures and send them along shortly; the attached pics were taken shortly after he moved in. More later, Alan, Linda, Brandi & Stu.
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Clarence

I adopted Clarence (then Checkers) from you last year. He is doing wonderfully now! It was slow at first, I think it took him almost a month to learn it was ok to sit next to me (really partially on me) on the couch. Same thing with his toys, I was pretty excited the day he finally picked a toy up on his own and pranced proudly around with it. I'd say the most amazing transformation he has made is that now he loves the dog park and when we first adopted him it seemed he was afraid of most other dogs/strangers.

Here is his page on Dogster:
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/682700

Thanks for bringing Clarence into our lives! Let me know if you all need anything I mentioned above,

Wendy B

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Cinder

Our newest family member, Cinder, is doing well. We brought Cinder home to be a companion to our dog, Penny. However, when we first brought her home, she didn't know what to do with any of us and crawled straight up inside of our recliner. After much coaxing, she did come out of the chair. She has now bonded with the family, especially Penny. She still enjoys the recliner and spends much of her time near Penny as shown in the attached photo: Cinder is curled up on the recliner while Penny is nearby beside the chair.

Rebecca and Chris

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Adele

It has been about 5 months no since I got Adele (previously known as Tiffany) and I could not be happier! She has been the highlight of my day many times. She has grown very attached to me, but is still shy around new people, but once she realizes that hands are for petting and love she can't get enough! Toys don't seem to keep her attention, but she has the funniest fascination with socks. Here is a picture I took of her in one of her favorite spots.

Thank you so much for giving me this wonderful addition!

Kara D.

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Mark

We adopted Mark (I think she was called Phantom while at the shelter) back in January or February and she's doing great. She and the other pets adjusted quickly to each other. She still doesn't like to be picked up or held for too long, but she loves to curl up next to you and get a lot of loving. I've attached a couple of pics.

Shelly S.

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Sonny

Sonny has adjusted very well to his new home. He's a super cat - we love him to death! He gets along pretty well with his "sister" Jenny (who we also adopted from you about 4 years earlier - her original name was "Little Bit"). He loves her but she doesn't think much of him sometimes. But, she's a 7 lb tortie just trying to protect herself probably. Sonny has probably grown to about 14 lbs or so.....and she just sweet as can be. He is perfect for my 10 year old son - because he'll let Corey hold him and doesn't really care! He's got a great personality...and has made a friend in the neighborhood - another male cat named Mr. Meow. Anyway, he's just the best! I'll send along a picture of him.

Thanks again.

      

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Chippy

Just want to give you a quick status on the little kitten we adopted yesterday from you. His name was Andy. We changed his name to Chippy, since our current cat's name is Tuffy. We brought him home yesterday afternoon and got him a new bed, a food bowl, a water bowl, a liter box. We kept him in one of the bigger bathrooms in our house. We kept the bathroom door closed all the time and also the door to the room outside of the bathroom, so it is really quite for him.

Chippy has been doing great. He has been eating, drinking, going to the new liter box and playing with the new toy mouse we bought him. it is impressive how well he adapts to a new environment. Of course, his most favorite activity is to sit on either my lap or my husband's lap and purr like a tractor..never stops. He is so darling. Thank you very much for your help and education during the adoption process. Here is a picture of Chippy sitting on my husband's lap at home. – Fong & Trent

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Sami

It's been over a month since Sami came into our lives, and we couldn't be happier. The Pet Connection did a great job of matching us with a dog that would fit our home and lifestyle. From the moment we "met" Sami we knew she was the new pup for us. She adjusted very well to our home, and to this day has not had any accidents in the house. We couldn't believe it! She is into her third week of doggie obediance school and has learned almost all the commands. She behaves so well and is very affectionate to anyone that she meets! She loves to go on walks and snuggle up on the couch to get her belly rubbed. We recently took her to the river and she loved getting in the water. She was so tired that she slept the whole way home! Thank you Pet Connection for giving us not only a pet but a new member of the family. We love her so much and are so happy she is in our life! Thank you again. - Andrew and Legan

       

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Ralph

This is the most awesome dog ever!!! He is so happy and loves to do tricks to please us. He has gained 30 lbs since we adopted him. He is so kind to our cats (who loves to torment him) and is gentle as can be with our young boys (who thinks he is one of them). He has a very large fenced in area and a few acres to run while at home. He spends about 75% of his his indoors right now. He loves to play football, soccer, and fetch. This spring we hope to get him playing frisbee. He is so beautiful, smart, and protective. It took him a few months to get over having low self-esteem. He is now a very confident dog who keeps his ears erect and his tail up... and it never seems to quit wagging. We absolutely love him to pieces and he loves us right back!!

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Piper

Piper is doing great. She is adjusting to our apartment. She's very sweet and playful. We just taught her to ring a bell to go outside. We can't wait until the weather is warmer for us to take her out more often.

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O'Malley

O'Malley, formally Guss, is doing great in his new home. O'Malley loves to go to the Off-Leash park, however he is still a bit hesitant to swim in the lake. He is a great addition to our home.

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Nanook

It's been 1 1/2 years since we've gotten Nanook (formerly Shep) and he is a good dog. He keeps the squirrels away from our peach tree and rabbits away from our garden. He's better then a cat. He is very protective of people also...but not to aggressive. I didn't think you were going to give him to us since we live out of state, so thank you. Here are some pictures...from just this week. - Wendy B.

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Louie

Hello Pet Connection,

Little Louie (Louis) is doing just fine. He is super sweet and very very playful. He loves playin' in the bathtub and will turn anything into a toy. He is my best friend.

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Ella

              

Ella is doing great, she's such a loving pup. She is growing more comfortable by the day. We had a very enjoyable romp in the backyard yesterday for the first time, she's so fast! We're working on kitty socialization and doing quite well and looking forward to training.

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Buddy (Toots)

     

Dear Pet Connection,

Buddy (Toots) has become a very special part of our family. He and our other cat, Lucy, get along very well as brother & sister. Buddy is very loving and very playful. He likes to be the center of attention and is very much a lap kitty. He loves to be brushed and looks very handsome after his grooming. Here are a couple of photos of Lucy & Buddy. Thank you!

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Oreo

Just wanted to send a picture of Oreo, she is doing fabulous, and has quickly become a part of our family. We kept her name, all the kids on the street love it and her. She is wonderful with my two year old and was SUPERDOG at my son's 2nd birthday. Thanks for helping us find such a wonderful dog.

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Fletcher

Fletcher loves going to day care - he likes to hang on top of the plastic castle with his crew and watch the commoners run around like maniacs and then he goes down the slide and steals all their balls and hoards them in the igloo where he takes his afternoon nap...

  

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Charlie

To my friends at Pet Connection,

Mabel Jane here (adopted 6/06)! Just wanted to update you on my new little brother, Charlie. At first I was very sad that I had to share mom and dad with a new brother, but over the past few months he's sort of grown on me. He's a little loud, he drools a little too much, he's kind of rambunctious, he's a little ornery, he steals my toys and chews on my ears, and sometimes.....sometimes he has gas! Such a BOY! But he's the sweetest little brother I could ask for. We like to chase each other around the yard and then spend lazy afternoons looking out the front window together. When nobody's looking we snuggle up on the couch and cuddle. So thank you, Pet Connection, for giving me the bestest little brother ever!

Awooo wooo wooo,
Mabel Jane
06/06/08

                  

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Shen and Doah

In 2004 I adopted these siblings, Shen and Doah. As you can see they are still best buddies (usually). They are such sweet cats and have been wonderful pets. - Jennifer

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Keiko

I adopted a cat from your Mission Mall location a little over two years ago. His name at the time was Axle and he has since been renamed Keiko. I have attached some recent pictures of him, one of him playing fetch with his ball, one of him playing with Legos and one with his buddy, Kauzi. My son and I really love Keiko and we cannot thank you guys enough for saving him. He is the coolest cat! He truly does play fetch, just like a dog does, always bringing the ball right back to me. He never tires of playing fetch. We did have a scare recently when he very rapidly developed a mast cell tumor next to his left ear, which was malignant. He had two surgeries to remove the tumor and is doing great now. There is a slight chance of reoccurrence, so we are keeping our figures crossed and praying that doesn't happen again. But if it does, rest assured I will do everything within my power to help him, he's like one of my kids now! When Keiko was brought to your shelter, he was an extremely young kitten whose mother and siblings had been tragically killed in an accident at an auto repair/muffler shop. He was therefore fostered by someone in your organization. I sent an update on him about a year ago and my email was forwarded to the woman who fostered him. I'd also like her to know that Keiko is wonderful cat and he is very loved and will always be taken care of. - Sheila

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Abby and 'Lina

I've spent the last year trying to compose a letter that would reflect the incredible joy having Abracadabra and Ferrelina has brought to our lives. I am still at a loss for words. I even considered making up an entire scrapbook with photos and anecdotes for you to display in your lobby (if you would like this, let me know!). Finally, I've settled on sending a lot of pictures so you could choose which ones you liked best and the following:

Our cat had died on Christmas Eve, 2006. We were trying to decide if we should adopt new cats now or wait awhile. We were discussing this at a Panera Bread over lunch, when Orrin opened his Jones Soda. The cap said "Adopt a Pet." We adopted Ferrelina and Abracadabra in January of 2007. Choosing the girls (as we now call them) was a long process. We wanted companions who loved and needed us just as much as we loved and needed them. I visited them several times before bringing Orrin to meet them. When I saw Ferrelina on his lap and Abby sitting by his shoulder, I knew these two would come home with us. They were very shy and frightened at first, but over the past year, they have blossomed into two of the most beautiful, perfect cats I have ever met.

Abby likes to eat chocolate chip cookies, and Ferrelina likes my Key Lime Pie, so I have to be extra careful when I'm baking! They both talk to us now; their voices are more bird-like than cat-like: they warble and trill like nightingales. Ferrelina sleeps with us at night; Abby is in my lap every moment she can find and both of them lay with us when we aren't feeling well. Abby still adores belly-rubs, and they both are still very shy around visitors (although they will come out and watch people, even get petted a little if the visitors are here long enough). They both will jump at the oddest things, I think they just like to run. Stairs are a particular favorite with them.

I wish you could see how happy they are here. Thank you so much for taking them in and caring for them until we could find them. They have given us just as much love as we have given them, and we all thank you with all our hearts, human and feline. Your organization is a blessing. I sincerely hope 2008 is a beautiful year for you.

Warmest regards, Orrin, Grace, Abby, and 'Lina

     

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Perky

"Perky had been missing since 8/17/07 from the Overland Park area. My mom, who lived next door to us, heard her barking so she went over to check on her and take her out to go potty. Perky is very strong and can be difficult to handle on the leash if you are not used to walking her. When Mom had her on the leash, she bolted and came off the leash. She took off running. My mom couldn't chase her so I drove around trying to find her to no avail. We reported her missing to every city animal control in the area as well as various shelters. We posted signs everywhere we could think of. We moved on 8/24 but we continued to try to find her.
I periodically checked the on Petfinder website to see if anyone had posted her. I always looked under Scottish terrier mix. However, this time I looked under Carin Terrier and found her picture on your page. Once I put our picture beside the picture you took, my family and I knew it was her. Never give up looking and praying!

Here are the pictures Perky. She came into her new home and settled in like she had never been gone. She wasn't skittish or afraid. When she saw my kids, she warmed up to them right away. When she saw my husband (her main master), she went right to him by her name, wagging her tail, and licking. We know that this is her. Thank you so very much! You have made our holidays the absolute best! Our family is now complete.

Becky P.

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Watts

Watts is doing wonderful. He’s a wonderful addition to our family. He’s full of life and loves to be the center of attention.

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