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We LOVE our puppy, Scout. He was named Billy at PAWS.
He has the funniest curly tail and is getting bigger and bigger
and bigger! We are still not quite sure what he is. Scout's
"girls" (ages 10, 8 and 3) think he is the smartest dog ever. He
can sit, wait, watch and go down. They all take turns feeding
him and are trying to teach him to play fetch. Scout likes to
play take the ball and run with it! He seems to really
like other dogs and is very playful. Scout is so cute, the
way he uses his paws and the way he turns his head and pricks up
his ears when we are talking to him. We have gotten so attached
to him. He is part of our family!
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Champ is doing well. He's an old crank yet
energetic dog. He's great though. He loves tennis
balls and runs down the hallways chasing them. He's our lil'
'ol baby. we sent some pics of him on his first road trip.
-Matt
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We are very happy with our latest addition, Scrappy Le Pooh
(PAWS name Sweetkins). She gets along with our cat
Nube (PAWS name Luna) that we adopted in August. They are
the best of friends and we enjoy watching them chase each other
around. I will however will never know what it is like to sleep
in again because they are always waiting at my door at 6:30 am
to be fed but my sister and I are extremely happy that they have
both adjusted well here and with each other. -Sophie
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Everything is going really great! We renamed Danity,
Maddy. She is very well behaved, and very loving. She visits
the Pup town dog park regularly, and loves to play with
other dogs.
Thanks for helping bring this little one into our lives!
-The Hess Family
John, Nora, and Maddy
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Miss Violet is doing great in our home. We kept her
name because it has special significance to our family, it was
part of the reason we were drawn to her in the first place.
Vi is potty trained and has already learned to sit, stay, lay
down, and shake, she is super smart. She loves running around
outside and picking up sticks that are way too big for her. We
think she would do really well in some agility classes when she
gets a little older. She is very cuddly, she likes to get under
the blankets and lay on your legs or spoon. We are so excited to
have her in our family. Thanks so much to PAWS for
allowing us to find our new family member!
~Heather & Micah |
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Things are going very well with our adopted kitty,
Rhoda. She's such a sweet cat and makes our lives much
brighter. We haven't changed her name, as we felt that her
name fit her personality perfectly. Thanks so much for
all your work and taking great care of the animals at PAWS.
-Caitlin and John |
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We are very happy with the adoption and love having Mary
(Changed her name to Bailey) as part of the family. As you can
see from the attached picture, she is getting along very well
with our 4 year old Beagle (Mick) and has settled in quite well.
She is growing like a weed and is also thoroughly enjoying the
puppy training class.
Thanks again for placing us with Bailey.
-Ryan and Becky
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Thank you for inquiring about Ms. Cali, our lovely
young calico and PAWS alumni. She has warmed her way
deep into our hearts and home. She is a daily source of joy
and entertainment to both us and our older cat, Castor.
He has been happy to have another cat's company since his
brother's passing, and Cali has certainly made him alert and
lively. Thank you for helping us find Cali. She is a joy and
treasure to our household. We love love LOVE her.
-Karen and Bo |
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Tut & Teddy (PAWS name Patrick) are doing great!
Teddy has grown so fast & already weighs a little over 5 pounds!
It only took a couple weeks for them to become best buddies!
They have brought so much happiness to our lives. They enjoy
playing together and especially love to cuddle. Thank you for
this opportunity to adopt such amazing & loving animals.
-Matt & Anna
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I am very happy with my kitten (named Linc, but I
spell it Link) that I adopted shortly before Thanksgiving
2008. His most recent visit to the vet went really
well - good weight and is very healthy.
-Rachel
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As seen in the attached pictures - Buddy (PAWS name Matty)
is doing extremely well after 1.5 years! -Julie
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Just to let you know that Bruce (PAWS name Barney)
is doing just fine and enclosed is a picture of him and
his brother Nick. -Mary Ann
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Hey there! Everything is going good with Tony.
-Janice
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The cat I adopted, Jimmy, is doing great. We had to
relocate in October to Michigan for my job and he took it
very well (minus the car ride)! He has more windows
and space, but his favorite place to be is still on my lap
(and just about every visitor's, lap if they allow it).
I love living with him and the adoption was a great
experience. I also
really appreciate the advice about his personality. I
don't regret it and love his loving, playful personality.
Thanks so much.for the thorough adoption.
-Starli
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I adopted Jo-Jo in November. Since then, she's
doubled in size and has started giving my 2-year-old Border
Collie/Terrier mix a run for his money. She loves carrots
and ice cubes, loves watching herself chew her toys in front of
any reflective surface, and has converted my entire family into
dog-lovers. She and her story have even inspired my dad to
adopt a rescue dog of his own. Adopting Jo-Jo, who I've
re-named Ainslie, was the best decision I've made in a long
time, and has transformed my lonely apartment into a loving
home.
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Bandit is doing great though. I call him Benny for
short. He pretty much owns the apartment now. I think
he has a bed in every room and just wanders from one to
another to take naps. When he's feeling energetic, he runs
all around the apartment and wants to play a bit. He's not
particularly fond of baths, but he'll put up
with it for about 1.5 minutes. All in all, he is the
sweetest dog and so perfect for me. I've only had him for
2.5 months and I already can't imagine coming home and not
having him peek around the corner. :)
-Molly |
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Figaro (PAWS name Oscar) is such a fabulous addition
to our home! His first few days were spent firmly parked under
the bed, but within the first week he figured out that he was
truly home and came out to explore every inch of
his new pad. Although Fig doesn't like to be held, he absolutely
loves to be petted and to have attention lavished upon him by
anyone who walks in the door. He follows me around the apartment
and sleeps right next to me at night (he especially likes to
sleep under the covers as the picture shows). He's very
energetic and loves the Da Bird toy that Louisa suggested.
He just needed a good home, and we're happy that he's got one
now.
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I received your email regarding an update status on our
adoption of Mag Pie (She has been renamed to Sadie.
"Sexy Sadie" if your a Beatles fan). Let me start with
saying that she has changed our lives and she has filled it
with so much more love. She is such a wonderful
addition to our family and her personality fits us
perfectly. She's seems genuinely happy to be our pet and
almost seems like she wants to be on her best behavior. Such
a doll. Thank you guys for all that you do and working
so hard to make sure wonderful animals, like Sadie, find the
good homes they all deserve to find.
-Liz and Dan |
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Josh and I absolutely love our new addition to the family,
Honovi. He is playful and loves to cuddle. He's a perfect
match to Nasi. We decided to keep his name Honovi although we
call him Novi or Bubbies for short. He was easy to house train
and we didn't have to go through the hard process of crating
while being left alone because he's fantastic in the house with
Nasi. He's gained a little bit of weight since the adoption and
no longer has to wear a sweater outside. He wasn't so sure about
the snow at first but now loves to run in it and eat it too.
He's great with other dogs and loves going to doggy day care
about once a week. We wouldn't trade him or give him back for
anything. He's now a permanent part of our family.
-Amy |
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Thank you for following up! Madison ( PAWS name Amanda)
and Woodrow ( PAWS name Hansel) are doing great!!
They have adapted to each other really well, and treat each
other like brother and sister would. Madison's personality
is really coming out she's very laid back but curious, she
is a purrr machine and loves to cuddle! Woodrow is extremely
playful and loves to bug Madison when she doesn't pay
attention to him and once he's warn out loves to fall asleep
on my husbands lap. Madison and Woodrow are the first cats
we have ever had, and we can't get enough of them! Thank you
for letting them come home with us!!
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Our kitten is doing great. Our daughter renamed him Diego, he
was previously named Paul. He is truly a great cat,
wonderful with our 3 yr old and just very happy and
affectionate. Thank you again for everything!
-Lara
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I would like to thank you all so much for bring our big baby
Beck home to us. His new name is Jack! Jack
could get not better we all love him so much but he is truly
my best friend, Jack now goes with me every where, he is no
longer shy or afraid of anything. Thank you all again.
-The Weinbrecht Family!
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Everything is going well with my adopted pet, Otto.
Vernon (Hey Vern) as he's now called is a great dog. He recently
returned from a long holiday trip to my parents' home on
Martha's Vineyard where he enjoyed running on the beach and the
company of a few other dogs. He was the constant center of
attention. I attach a photo of him with my sister.
-Brad
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We are doing wonderful. We named Duffy, Mochi
and she is super happy. My family loves her when we go
to family parties and she's so well behaved. We love her and
spoil her a bit when we let her sleep with us. She loves to
run around outside, unfortunately it's so cold out that the
salt bothers her paws and she won't wear the booties we
bought her. I can't wait till its warmer so she can play at
a doggie park.
-Linda (Happy Owner)
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Hi we did change Bambi's name to Peanut. She's doing
well and has adjusted to her new home. Her obedience training is
progressing and she can sit, stay and almost lay down . . .
almost. She's got a lot of energy and keeps us busy.
-Todd
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We changed Brandy's name to Celeste Corrine and she
is wonderful. She loves to cuddle in bed and burrow
under the covers. It's very cute. Celeste is so sweet
and I hope we have her for many years. She likes to play
a little and gets really excited when she goes outside, but
mostly she just likes to cuddle and get attention. She is
such a joy! She sees lots of friends in the elevators
and has become very playful and much, much less timid with
even the largest of dogs, including bernese mountain
dogs! It's so cute and nice to know that she is feeling
secure and loved.
-Megan |
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I'm writing to update you on our puggle Haley (PAWS name
Billie Jean). We are so lucky to have found her! As you can
see from the pictures, she has snuggled her way into our hearts.
She is getting along well with her brother Archie, a tabby we
rescued five years ago, and has even helped him lose a few
pounds with their multiple daily playtimes. Haley, on the other
hand, has gained two pounds. Our vet said she was too skinny
when we adopted her. Now she is healthy and loves to accompany
her mom on jogs a few days a week. We could not be more
grateful to have Haley. Our last dog died unexpectedly from a
rare disease last May. After being dogless for six months we so
appreciate all the joy and love Haley brings to our lives.
Though I don't love getting bundled up to go for walks in the
cold and snow, once we're outside and Haley is pouncing and
playing in the snow, I always find myself smiling in the chill.
I was laid off a few weeks ago and I think I would be going
crazy if we didn't have Haley. While my husband works all day,
Haley and I get to go for jogs, meet new buddies at the dog
park, work on training, play and of course snuggle. I have
friends who have also lost their jobs and are so bored right
now. Haley keeps me excited for each day. Thank you so much PAWS
for bringing us together!
-Julia and Jon |
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Just wanted to update you on Kifney (PAWS name Butler).
He's doing great! He and my son are two peas in a pod. They
enjoyed Halloween; Kifney had a cape and went as Super Dog
and my son was the Red Power Ranger. They took the
neighborhood by storm! Thank you for helping us find
the piece of our family puzzle that had been missing for so
long. He's wonderful. Thanks again.
-Jacki and Anthony
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My fiancee and I adopted Charlie back at the end of
November. We call him Humprhey now, and he is settling
in with us pretty well. I hope you enjoy the picture I have
attached of him below.
-Cooper
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Things are going great! I did change Perry's name to
Charlie. He comes to work with me everyday, I'm a physical
therapist and he loves greeting all my
patients! They love him too. We also enrolled in a good
manners class, he is doing wonderfully. I am so happy that I
adopted him.
-Stefany
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Mars is doing really well. We have changed his name to
Wrigley. Wrigley is so much better now. He has finished up with
all of the heartworm treatments, and is much more like himself.
He is still super sweet and adorable, but has a lot more energy
than he did when we first got him. We are taking him back to the
vet next Tuesday to have blood work done in order to verify that
the heartworm is 100% gone.
-Carly
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Shadow (PAWS name Evelyn) is doing great! She
finished her obedience training back in December
and has settled nicely in her new home.
-Oszark
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I adopted Andromeda a few months ago. I changed her
name to Lillie. Lillie is doing great. My other cat, Ralph (Tangy
was his name there), who I also adopted from you guys awhile
back, took some time getting used to her but
now they are in love. They never leave each others sides.
-Jackie
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I just wanted to let everyone at PAWS know how Rock
(now Murphy) is doing. I adopted him in mid-November,
and while the transition has not been completely smooth,
he's doing great now. He's a wonderful dog, and we're
constantly amused by his random spurts of puppy energy. He
started going to doggy day care last week in an effort to
get him some socialization with other dogs, and that seems
to be going well. Obedience school is our next hurdle; he's
gets a little too excited when he's outside. He's such a
great guy he even lets me dress him up from time to time.
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I am just returning your email about the dog my roommates and
I adopted Nellie. We did change her name to Marley. She
is wonderful and nothing could be better we love her to death
and feel she adjusted to our apartment just great.
-Katharine
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Simon is great (PAWS name Squeekers)! We totally
love him.....we secretly call him "pig" though....he never
stops eating or begging for food!
-Andrea
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Both Avi (PAWS name Blender) and Pierce (PAWS name
Barack) are doing great. They have really bonded and love to
play & nap together. Avi loves being around humans, very much a
lap cat and Pierce is the typical cat, always finding something
to play with and very curious about everything. They both have
brought a lot of warmth to our home :)
-Mary & Lorena
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Spike is now Max. He is doing great.
-Liana
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This is Buddy. His name was formerly Brewster.
He is a great puppy, very cuddly and affectionate. We
love him and are very happy he joined our family.
-Erin
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Abby is doing great (PAWS name Puma). She is very sweet.
-Stephanie
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Spike is now Max. He is doing great.
-Liana
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I am emailing an update on JoJo (Paws name Cookie). JoJo
has settled into our home quite well since we adopted her in
October. It did take a few weeks for our other kitty to warm up
to her but now the two are inseparable. They are always playing,
wrestling and sleeping together. When one walks into the room
you know the other one isn't far behind! She loves
sleeping draped across the back of the couch and playing on her
incline scratching box. We've discovered she LOVES fur! Anything
with fur....her furry chipmunk and
especially the fur collar on my coat!
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Waveland is doing great.
-Suellen
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Just wanted to send along an update on the puppy we adopted. Her
PAWS name was Sunshine, but we have changed her name to
Sadie. She's doing great and is a much loved part of the
household! She loves to play in the park with other dogs from
the neighborhood and is coming along really well with her
training. Sadie has a ton of personality and keeps us laughing-
thank you for giving us such a wonderful dog!
-Cavan
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Blackjack doing very well and once we got through
the potty training, no problems!
-Morgann & Blackjack
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Everything is going great over here with the new kitten!
Formally known as Casanova his new name is Blackjack. He
is getting along great with our other cat Bell. They play
together, eat together, and get into lot of mischief together!
They defiantly keep us on our toes!!! Blackjack loves to cuddle
at night and gives kisses constantly! he has so much energy and
just loves to follow Bell around and learn the "ropes". He is
such a loving baby! We are truly blessed to have found him!
-Jackie
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I adopted an adorable nine week old kitten from Paws in
November. She has been renamed Layla (PAWS name Nicki)
and is happier than can be. I rescued a cat two years
ago named Stinks and I was nervous that Stinks would react
negatively to Layla because he has never been around other
cats before. I was dead wrong, the cats fell in love the
minute they met. Stinks has adopted
Layla as his baby, her grooms her and they sleep together
too. The adoption worked out better than I could have ever
imagined.
-Steph
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I am writing to let you know that everything is going
wonderfully with my cat Oliver, the kitten formally known as
Ping to PAWS Chicago. He has a ton of energy and spunk, and
loves to get into anything and everything, but he's still as
cuddly as can be. Total sweetheart. Oliver, who I am guessing is
about 7 months old now, is actually about the size of a small
full-grown cat, so I can tell he is going to be a big boy. He
eats a lot and keeps growing bigger by the week, but he's still
cute as can be.
-Kristi
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Our adopted dog is doing great. Her name is now Gracie,
formerly Kiwpy. She is healthy and enjoying her
new home. I attached a picture of her hanging out on our bed
and a picture of her wearing her sweater.
-Meghan and Mike
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Everything is going very well with our
kitties, Fievel and O'Malley (PAWS names Winston and
Swift Scout). They are growing so fast! We love them and are
providing them with a wonderful home. Thank you for checking in.
-Krin and Etan
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As new pet parents, we are grateful to the friendly PAWS
volunteers who directed us to the Senior Cat Room where we
met many colorful characters. After two visits, we crossed
our fingers and hoped we’d make good roommates with our new
friend. We adopted Emma (PAWS name Lovely),
a beautiful calico. She is all we were hoping for and more.
She can’t seem to get enough petting and brushing. She jumps
into our laps when we sit at the computer. She flops on her
side in front of us as if to say, “Play!”. My children and I
want you to know that she is doing well and we couldn’t be
happier. Thank you!
- Laurel
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I've attached a picture of Milo (PAWS name Richie)
in his new home. Even though he looks poised and calm, he
sprung into action moments after the picture was snapped.
That is one energetic dog. Thanks again for everything.
- Kari
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We thought you would like an update on our dog Mitzi (PAWS
name Missy). You may remember that she was the
first dog in your Foreclosure adoption program and was featured
in the Angel Tales magazine last summer. After her media blitz
and adoption, we went on a "Diet to Lose" with good old
fashioned diet and exercise. Those of you who knew her, may
enjoy the attached photo. (OK...we may have picked up a pound or
two during the winter months...but doesn¹t everyone?). Mitzi has
turned into an extremely loyal dog. She continues to enjoy her
walks and is extremely well-behaved indoors. We feel very
fortunate to have found her and we continue to be grateful for
all that PAWS did for her.
- Julie
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Here are some photos of King. Two are with the
bandana and one without. I'm sorry the ones with the bandana
aren't too good -- holding him down wasn't easy!
- Frank
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Desmond (PAWS name Linus) was PAWS'
3,017 adoption in 2008! He is a sweet 7 year old
Shepherd/Husky mix who has melted my heart. Desmond and the
cats are getting along really well. I feel truly blessed
with having Desmond in my life.
- Pat
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Figaro (PAWS name Oscar) is such a fabulous
addition to our home! His first few days were spent firmly
parked under the bed, but within the first week he figured out
that he was truly home and came out to explore every inch of his
new pad. Although Fig doesn't like to be held, he absolutely
loves to be petted and to have attention lavished upon him by
anyone who walks in the door. He follows me around the apartment
and sleeps right next to me at night (he especially likes to
sleep under the covers as the picture shows). He's very
energetic and loves the Da Bird toy that you suggested. He was
in the "fiesty" room at PAWS, so we didn't expect him to be as
friendly and sweet as he is but we're glad we were wrong! He
just needed a good home, and we're happy that he's got one now.
Thanks for everything! - Ashleigh and Raleigh
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We changed her name from Ani to Katy. She has been
a very good fit for our family. She is healthy and happy.
She is incredibly sweet to our young daughter which had been
a big worry and would have been a deal breaker. No worries
there, Katy seems to prefer our daughter's company to ours.
We actually "found" Katy at the Animal Control when she was
being relinquished there. We were told how long they would
wait to put her out for adoption and when we should return
to try to meet her the following week. The day we adopted
Katy at PAWS we had already been to the Animal Control to
look for her. When we got to PAWS she was the first dog we
saw. Felt a little like destiny.
Thank you so much for all you do to help animals and
families find each other.
-Traci
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We are doing so great! Bogart (PAWS name Presley)
has really adjusted to the family.
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Just wanted to report that Otis (PAWS name Ralphie)
is doing great. He is so cute and really smart and
taking to his training very well. He's very good at sitting
and staying and we are currently working on 'lay down' and
'come'. He loves to play with other dogs and is very sweet
to people. Everyone loves him. He's good in the snow but we
can't wait for his first summer-- especially to take him
swimming at a lake. His new hobby is looking out the window.
Thanks so much, this has been a great experience already--
PAWS went above
and beyond our expectations.
-Jodie
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Ezmerelda is doing well, I kept her name and just changed
the s to a z and she has a middle name too which is Mae. She is
a fun loving kitten and has adapted to my other cat well along
with my apt. We visited my parents over the holiday and she came
with and loved every min. of it, especially her presents! Thanks
for checking up on her.
-Jennifer
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Twix is FiFi's new name and she loves it! She is
doing great and we love her. It seriously makes my day when
she is waiting by the door for me!
-Michelle
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We are still very much smitten with Raquel. We
found that the little dog harness is well tolerated by her, and
she does not bite her back with it on. She was great in
the car (5 hours to St. Louis) and great with our grandson, age
2. He fed her treats, and she allowed him to pet her which he
did very softly. She did not run and hide, but stayed
right in the mix of people and children.
-Jan
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My husband and I adopted Walter (PAWS name Howard)
and he fell right into place in our home and hearts. After
our wedding in September, we were eager to find the first
addition to our new family, and Walter has been that and so
much more. He is our constant companion and likes to be
right in on all the action, whether it be watching
television on the couch with us in the evening, walking
around Lincoln Park, meeting up
with friends (furry and non), or attending parties of any
kind. His tail is forever wagging with contentment and that
keeps us all smiling together. He is a big hit with everyone
he meets, getting praise for his handsome looks
by nearly every passerby. We must agree, he is quite a good
looking little hound. It is his pleasant disposition that
really takes the crown. Walter is the king of our castle and
we are so happy he found us.
-Bob, Erin and Walter
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Hi to all the staff and volunteers at PAWS Chicago! I
adopted a kitten named Twinkle. She is the best
thing that's happened to all of us in a while. She instantly
became friends with the dog--this cat is fearless! We changed
her name to Stella. She seems to be loving her new home. Her
favorite things are pop bottle caps, playing with the dog, and
shoulder rides. This girl follows us everywhere. She's not even
afraid of water! She jumps into the shower, the bath, and the
sink and gets soaked. Then she shakes off like a dog. She also
lets me clip her nails without a fight. What a good kid, huh? We
really feel we could not have adopted a better match. She's even
taking a trip with us to Texas in two weeks! Well, thank you
again, PAWS, for helping us find our match. You folks took great
care of Ms. Stella, and we appreciate that. We love our little
girl!
-Elyse and Sam
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Everything has been great with Thelma. We decided
to keep the same name it definitely fits her. She has the
sweetest disposition. We can not believe how lucky we are to
have her. She is the best pet we could have ever hoped for.
She is a huge part of our family
-Marilyn
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Smokey (PAWS name Marcello) is doing great. He has turned
out to be a great companion for our first cat Buster (a female
despite the name), which was the original
intent. Smokey is a wonderful cat & great cuddler.
-Katie
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Thank you so much for helping me adopt my dog who we now
call Lilly. When she was at your facility she was
called Mama Mia. We just got back from a
fabulous vacation in Naples, Florida for the holidays. She
is a great flyer and enjoyed meeting the animals there. I
can't thank you enough for helping me find her. She is such
a blessing in my life. Here is a picture from our vacation.
Lilly was sunning herself.
-Alexis
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Chris and I just want to say THANK YOU!! Everyone at the
PAWS Adopt-A-Thon was so amazing from start to finish. Now we
know why Emma was a staff favorite, ever since we've
brought her home we have not had a boring day or a full nights
sleep! She has gained 6 lbs in about 4 weeks, her colors are
changing, and her personality is blooming. We couldn't be
happier with our gorgeous puppy or with PAWS Chicago-thank you
for changing lives and saving hearts.
-Lynda, Chris, & Emma |
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Thank you to all the wonderful staff and volunteers at
PAWS. Digby (PAWS name Fabian) is doing great. He
became an instant member of the family and we can't imagine
life without him!
-Michael & Robert
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Martino is doing amazing. We have renamed him Dewey, and he is
an awesome dog. He is fitting in very well with our family and
is the sweetest boy imaginable!
-Kevin
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Sorry it took so long to return your call regarding Tiger
formally known as Toodles. Tiger is doing
great. He has gone to work with me virtually everyday
and seems used to it. He can sit and paw on command,
and this week has spent 2 successful days alone and outside
of his cage for 4 hours at a time unsupervised. He is
almost 100% potty trained. Being my first dog, I have
had to learn allot caring for a dog.
-Paul
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It's been a year and a half with sweet Tippy (original
name). She has brought much joy to our family. The sound our
daughter makes calling out Teepers!, Tip tip tippers! and Tip!is
magical. She fits in well with our family being just as goofy as
the rest of us. She stretches out like she's 8 feet tall and
curls up against her mama in bed. She loves walks although she
takes her own way and snuggles up with her Wubba. Thank you ,
PAWS, for this special dog. We love her in our family! |
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Kai (PAWS name Mistletoe) has been with me for a
year now and she has been a blessing. She brings a great
deal of joy and excitement to my life. She is not the quiet,
mild mannered cat that I visited at the shelter. She is full
of life, energy and curiosity. I have never seen a cat that
enjoys playing more. We have lots of fun. She is happy and
healthy and I look forward to many fun filled years with
her.
-Clare
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Our guy Hambone (now Dewey - - we kept Hambone as his
middle name!) is doing very well! We introduced him into the
family of existing older dog and a kitty, and he loves them
dearly. Dewey's grown double in weight and size in the short
time since we brought him home; the vet says he is thriving and
is obviously going to be a big boy. He has a ton of energy and
personality. He is keeping us on our toes with some of his
naughty puppy behavior, so we are working with him to make sure
he grows to be a gentleman! He's going to be a great dog -
- very affectionate and so smart!
-Pam, Kirk and Dewey
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When we first brought Guapo home, he was pretty
quiet. We found that he was totally housebroken. We
found that Guapo loves to eat! Guapo is quiet no
longer. He loves to explore our condo - likes especially to
chew on pens and pencils, but will give them up easily when
he's caught! He has a couple of soft plush toys he
likes to carry around, and a ball he likes to have thrown
for him.
We have told many people
about our PAWS experience - THANK YOU!!
-Paul and Marina
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We love him and are happy Simon (PAWS name Squeekers) is
a part of our home!
Thanks again!
-Andrea and Clayton
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CC Cupcakes had a name change to Wrigley. She is
such a smart puppy and a very sweet girl. Sean and I love
taking her out for walks and playing with her. She has met a
lot of other puppies at our building and made friends with
them. Wrigley has been a great companion for the both of us
and has made us so much happier. Thank you for the
opportunity to adopt from PAWS.
-Sharon & Sean
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Bear (PAWS name Sheldon) is continuing to grow,
and fill out at about 10 months. All is well.
- Liz
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Everything is going very well with George! We
decided to keep his name and we couldn't be happier with
him. He is the most loving cat with a great personality.
-Cara and George
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Fudge and Brownie (we kept the names) are doing
very well in our home. They have been with us for a little over
two months now, and we love having them in our home. Fudge
and Brownie are wonderful dogs and we are very happy with them.
Attached please find a picture of our boys in their winter
parkas!
-Stephani & David
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Things are going great with the newest addition to our
family. We changed her name from Elsie Mae to Zoey.
She is a great girl. The kids love her, and we love her. She
has very few accidents in the house and is almost completely
house trained. She is very spoiled and gets a lot of
attention and love. She has gained a few
pounds and is becoming a big girl. We love her to pieces.
-Tracy.
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Ruby (PAWS name Judy Nails) is an adorable puppy with a fantastic
demeanor. She loves snuggling (and is the best spooner I know. She is
friendly to everyone-
both human and animal- that she meets. She is definitely a puppy but is quick to
learn and eager to please. Some of Ruby's favorite things are: all of her aunts
and uncles, any
type of squirrel toy and sweet potato chews. Thank you PAWS for a wonderful life
addition!
- Jenny
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Rico (PAWS name Ezekiel) feels right at home.
He is doing great.
- Brittinie
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The cat we adopt have been great and adds so much fun into our
daily life. We gave him a new name in Chinese "GouGou" (PAWS
name Rumboltz) which translate to
"dog dog" because he likes playing fetch with us with one of his
favorite toy. He has been very active and always likes to
play with us with different toys and his favorite toy is the
feather ball teaser on a wand which drive him crazy if he can't
catch it. and he follows us everywhere we go, into the kitchen,
the couch, the bedroom, the bathroom.
-joey
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I am a PAWS volunteer. I took Lacey home to
foster her for the following week since I was off from work.
Well two weeks after I took her home, someone from PAWS
called me to start bringing her to adoption events, I said "
Just send me all the papers I will be adopting her."
She spends her days lounging on my bed or on the couch and
no longer wants to chew on wood. Its been 3 years now and I
believe that we saved each other!
-Nancy
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Meg (PAWS name Bianca) has settled into her new home and is a
happy, healthy 4-month old puppy. She's getting bigger every day, but
still thinks she's a lap dog. She loves
to play hide-and-seek and tag, and she also loves her chew toys. She's a
good walker, so we're looking forward to the warmer weather. She's a great
traveler, and she met a
lot of new dogs and people over the holidays.
Thank you for helping to bring Meg into our lives. She makes us smile every day,
and we're thoroughly enjoying watching her grow.
-Stacy and Joe
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Winston (PAWS name Tornado) is doing very well.
I've
attached a picture of him - complete in his Santa outfit for
the upcoming holiday season. Winston has been a great
addition to our family.
-Kelly & Scott
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Carson (PAWS name Sniffles) is doing great.
He plays non-stop and entertains himself by batting a ball
around the house or yard for hours on end. That is after he has
had two long walks and played with friends.
-Laura and Jim |
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Thank you for checking in on us! We adopted Sasha
last February, and she has been a wonderful addition to our
family! She is so well behaved with the sweetest
personality. Sasha and our Maltee-poo, Chloe have become the
best of friends! Thank you so much for everything!
-Erica and Sammy
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My husband and I just wanted to say hi to all the great folks over at PAWS and
let them know that the latest addition to our household Doc (PAWS name Aster)
is doing great! We adopted Doc (boxer/mastiff mix) this past October and
couldn't be happier we did. He and "big" sis Winnie are still working out the
kinks, but all in all, things are going more smoothly than we ever imagined. Doc
is even learning to play nice with his other siblings, cats Martin and Abigail.
We just wanted to say thanks to PAWS for making our experience such a positive
one. We tell our friends and family every chance we get that if they're thinking
about adopting, PAWS is the place to go!
-Vicki
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So we've had Cammi (PAWS name Georgia) for 2
months now. She's fitting in with the our small family
great. She starts agility class soon. We will keep you
updated with her progress.
-Debbie
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Leo (PAWS name Scorpio) loves his family and loves to
help make the bed!
-Elizabeth |
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Hello PAWS friends! This is just an update on Cheetos.
We named him Roscoe, and he is doing great! He is fully
housebroken now, and getting so big, we can't believe how
fast he is growing. We started puppy classes a few weeks ago
and although he loves to bark at all the dogs, once focused,
is VERY smart. He can do a focus "look at me" for about 30
sec, the best in his class. He is also quickly learning
leave it and drop it. He loves to play with a ball and fetch
it is his favorite! We are so happy that we have made him
part of our home and now we are a little family. Thank you
so much, we are forever grateful that you took such
wonderful care of him before we adopted him.
-Sarah, Joe, and Roscoe
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We adopted Larry in October and he is the most loving and amazing dog we could
have ever hoped for! When we got him from Paws his name was Kevin, but we
call him Larry (Larry Bear). He can sit, wait, stay, give "high
fives", and roll over! He most friendly social dog! Everyone in our condo
building and on the block know him by his first name! He makes everyone smile
and is so happy! We take him to the dog parks all the time (every night) and he
gets to hang out with all kinds of dogs and plays very well. He also has dog
friends in the condo building we live in and they go out on play dates.
-Marj, Josh, and Larry
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Wags (PAWS name Nann) is affectionate and very
inquisitive, although she is a little shy at first. She's
quickly adjusted to life in our home, and she's a real joy.
Thank you PAWS Chicago!
-David & Darran
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Milo (PAWS name Boston) is really becoming his own
person, amazingly sweet, smart, affectionate, playful, silly and
athletic. He's getting along well with his brother Joey and his
princess sister Eleanore. We can't imagine life without
him.
Best wishes from our family to the PAWS Family!
-JoAnne, Jacqueline, Milo, Joey and Eleanore
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Monique is now Raya which means stripe in Spanish
because she has one white stripe on her belly. She is
very happy.
-Rose and Travis
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My doggie is doing wonderfully. Her name is Jane Eyre (PAWS name
Delphinium) attached is her first Xmas pic. Thank you so much to PAWS
for bringing me this little (big) love!
-Katie
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We have changed Becker's name to Dublin. He is
doing well and getting big. He has quickly become part
of the family and is such a good boy. Thank you again.
-Cullen and Jackie
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We change Praline's name to Edie. She is doing
great. -Kristie
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Jake (PAWS name Geppetto) is doing
wonderfully! He has grown lots and his personality is really
developing. He loves ice cubes and playing in the snow
although he is definitely not a fan of the rain! We took him
up to Minnesota to meet his cousin (a 2 year old lab mix)
for Thanksgiving and they absolutely loved each other and
had a blast playing! He recently graduated from his first
obedience class and learned a lot. We are so thankful
to have him in our lives and really appreciate all that you
guys did for him before we got him!
-Leah
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Everything is geat with our adoption. We changed E's name to Palomino. We
call him Pal. He's darling.
-Jill
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I have to thank you a Million times his name is no longer
Kermit but Muneko he is an amazing dog. He
loves to play. He best thing you guys have given
to us and our home !!!!!!
-Bianca
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Suga (PAWS name Ashley) is very outgoing. Unck (PAWS
name Bob) is very laid back from the time we got them
until now, he has warmed up a lot! I have a funny story about
those two. One day, my boyfriend, our 2yr.old daughter,
and myself were going out and I was boiling a hotdog.
I decided to not finish boiling the hotdog and let it sit in the
pot while we were gone. After being away for a couple
hours we came home to find the hotdog on the living room
floor!...lol...we were laughing so hard! Both kittens
laying in our bed asleep. There very fun and our daughter
loves singing and playing doctor with them its adorable. We
appreciate the extra excitement in our life's. Thank You Paw's
-Tiffany
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A few months back we adopted Vince the puggle pup.
He is now called Ritz. He is doing great. We love him.
The other dog is our lab Kita.
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Enclosed are some pictures of Elanor, our 1 year old grey tabby that we
recently adopted from PAWS. She is doing very well and has adapted to her
new environment very quickly. She is very playful and likes to paw and sniff
everything! Everyday when we come home she likes to be pet on her back and will
even meow to us if we sometimes forget; it's good to see Elanor fall into
habitual activities. She gives us lots of blinks with her eyes and nestles near
us when we watch TV at night.
Thank you again for allowing us to adopt Elanor, she truly is a gift that has
made us very happy.
-Frank and Katie
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Squirt (now Romulus) is doing great.
-Allie
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We adopted Sissy in October. We changed her name to
Penelope (Penny). We love having her as part of our family. She
is doing very well. She is getting along with our older cat,
Pippin, very well, and is growing so fast! She loves to play,
sleep under the covers, and climb (everything).
-Margaret
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Our dog, which we renamed Wrigley (PAWS name Sensei)
is doing well. She has adjusted to
being in our home and is warm and affectionate with us. We
currently are enrolled in obedience classes.
We've spent a lot of time with her, we take her to a
dog park/beach almost everyday, which has helped ease the
transition to our home. We think she is a great dog
and a wonderful addition to our family.
-Giselle & Joe
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Here is an updated pic of our doggies. They are actually much better and getting
along compared to the first days.
on left is Daisy (PAWS name Maggie) middle is the new one I had mentioned
that her name was going to be Rocky Road, but I think we are changing it to
Sneaky, Trouble or P.I.T.A. (PAWS name Scratchy) boy she know hows
to tease them and get them fired up. The one on the right is my baby Gunny
(PAWS name Smith)!!
Thank you again for allowing us to have these beautiful dogs
-Miriam and John
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Got your message wondering about how Buster (PAWS name
Ben) was adjusting. All is well here.
-Sam, Emily, Lula and Buster
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We have changed Brutus' name to Mr Stanley B, the B is
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Bongo is doing very well.. We haven't changed his
name, but it seems to fit him well. He's not a big fan of
the snow, but Eric went out and bought him a cashmere
sweater the other day haha. He seems to enjoy living with us
and he's been making friends in our building. He's also
gotten very good at letting us know when he needs to go out,
and he's perfected the art of playing catch.
-Kristen
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Samson (PAWS name Reed) has settled in to his new home just fine. He has
a healthy appetite and a kind heart. His temperament is superb and he is the
only cat that I have come across that likes to be on his back and have his belly
rubbed. His mother and I are more than pleased with our new addition. As
you can see from the picture, he is proud yet modest. Best of wishes to everyone
at PAWS and happy holidays!
-Drs. Bryce Bardezbanian and Grace
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Dino is doing wonderfully having recently
celebrated his 1st Birthday in November! In fact, he is
quite the hit wherever I take him, which is almost anywhere
at this point. Dino loves playing with other dogs which is
probably why he has plenty of friends in the neighborhood
and at the day care that he frequents occasionally. Dino is
quite the "worker"...always ready and willing to give a
helping "paw" whenever he can. Recently, we have come to
learn that Dino is a huge fan of the snow. If he
could, he would play in the snow all day with his GF...a 10
month mastiff named Giana.
-John and Dino
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Thank you for a wonderful dog. As you can see Gypsie (PAWS
name Teenie) is doing fabulously. She
graduated her first round of obedience school. Gypsie is
lovable, non stop kisses and she loves to cuddle. She
plays well with all the dogs in the neighborhood and they all
love her. We love our little Gypsie and thank you for
rescuing her so that we were able to add her to our family.
-Rachel, Billy, and Gypsie
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Life is good for Chippy (Chocolate Chip PAWS name
Tabitha) and the rest of our family. She is a loving and
active young cat. She is very affectionate, and is likely to
curl up next to you, or lick your leg. She can also be a bit
of a trouble-maker, and likes to sneak into the basement,
and hop up onto the kitchen counter when we are not looking.
The children adore her. Here is a photo (finally) of
Chip with one of our children, Jane. They are both in their
Halloween costumes, so if you have trouble finding Chippy,
she's the cat in the mouse costume! (She was such a good
sport about it. We were very lucky to add this sweet cat to
the family. I don't know if all cats would be as willing to
put up with all of the hugging and kissing.)
-Laura
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We renamed Wishbone, his name is Henry - sometimes Hank. It seems to fit
him well. He and Rusty, our 4 year old Dachshund sometimes still struggle with
sharing. Rusty struggles a lot more than Henry...but they are getting
along *very* well under the circumstances. One thing they both love to
share is the responsibility of monitoring the neighborhood, they always let us
know if anyone dares to walk by. I think everyone was concerned about
Henry and our 4 year old cat Max getting along, but it turns out they have
become fast friends. They like each other very much, they play-wrestle a lot and
often nap together. Max has taken to regularly bathing Henry, as he has always
done with Rusty. Max's new favorite spot is inside Henry's cage, if he can't get
inside, he hangs out on top of it.
Thanks to everyone at PAWS for guiding us and taking such good care of
Henry!
-Andy & Abby
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Just wanted to update you and send you a recent picture
of Charlie (paws name Sloppy Joe). He is such a great
addition to our family. He has a best friend Gus who is also
a rescue (Gus is the big guy). He is such a cuddly guy,a
liile stubborn of course must be the terrier in him. We love
and adore him.
-Julie and David and Family
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Everything's great! Here are some pics of Peanut with his new wardrobe.
-Karina
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We adopted Pressley (PAWS name Spice) and we are
in love with her. She is an amazing dog with a great
personality. Pressley is only 10lbs but is best friends with
a 115 lb yellow lab named Spinner. We have attached a
picture of Pressley on her bed where she likes to watch what
is going on outside. We have not had Pressley long, but
cannot imagine our lives without her. Thank you PAWS for
giving us such a wonderful addition to our family.
-Lindsey and Matt
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I adopted my cat Belle a few months ago. Her new name is Dublin and we're
getting along wonderfully.
-Meg
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Thank you for your email regarding Starsky and
Bronston. Yes we have renamed them. Starsky
is now known as Dieudonne and Bronston is known as Alain
Delon. They now only meow in French, as we only speak
French to them. They are spoiled rotten. Toys
are lying all over our apartment. They have a
beautiful climbing tower (we call it their penthouse) and
they
sleep with us every night.
-Sander and Mireille
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Things are progressing pretty well so far in the Wilson household. Pepsi
makes an interesting addition to the family. She is very playful in the mornings
just after her first feeding. She loves to be around us. We haven't
changed her name; Pepsi is a cute name for a cat. She's well cared for and very
healthy and happy.
-The Wilsons
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Thanks for writing and showing that Siren is still
cared about over at PAWS! Siren is doing absolutely
wonderful. Since having a loving home, I can't even tell you
how beautiful she has gotten. She is the biggest lover and
actually has her own stuffed animal that she sleeps and naps
with! She loves to play and is just full of personality. She
likes to sleep under the covers and finds the oddest things
to make her toy. Instead of ever using her scratching post,
she prefers to use our door mats to scratch and stretch on.
Another funny thing about her is that she doesn't have a
meow! She opens her mouth to meow but nothing comes out..its
a whisper!
-Roslanna
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Samwise (PAWS name Juanito) is doing very well with my "pack". These
pictures show him playing with one of the Papillons. A great addition to
the family!
-Sharon
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I named my cat O'Malley (PAWS name Mufasa) and he
is doing so well! He is by far the most lovely cat I
have ever owned! From the moment I brought him home he
jumped on my bed and wanted to snuggle. He loves the play
with his cat nip toy mice I bought him, and his favorite
thing is to sleep on my bed next to the window in the sun.
-Alix
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I adopted my dog Kasha from you guys a while back. Kasha is doing very
well.
-Michelle
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Annabelle (PAWS name Cherry) is doing great! She
has a ton of energy and she is really smart. Recently she
has been enjoying running around in the snow. She has made a
whole lot of friends at the dog park, too. I will
bring Annabelle by sometime for a visit!
-Joshua
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Cash (PAWS name Chris) is the Greatest DOG in the world!
-Trish
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Just wanted to send the final update on our two kittens,
Eoghan (PAWS name Ollie) and Emmet (PAWS name
Gulliver). We love them and they, clearly, love
each
other. Thanks for matching us up with these two
wonderful creatures!
-Kathleen
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Totie has been renamed 'Edna St. Vincent Miallo', in
honor of her poetic, bohemian spirit. Miss Edna loves chasing toy mice, playing
with colored tissue paper, curling up in her doughnut bed on Mom's desk, playing
with her uncles (who dote on her), racing up and down
the stairs, and having her tummy rubbed. Miss Edna is sweeter than a pot
of honey and as chatty as can be. I love her to pieces and we both thank you
warmly for bringing the two of us together. We look forward to many long years
of
companionship.
-Rebecca
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Jerry is doing great. The two cats are getting
along just fine, they cuddle and clean eachother all the
time. They constantly play and run around the apartment and
keep each other company while we are in class or at work.
Jerry has made the perfect addition to our small family.
Thanks for everything.
-Patty
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Everything is great here with Avery (PAWS name Areli). She's a
rambunctious young kitten and we love her.
-Kayleigh
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I wanted to give you an update on Pierre (PAWS name
Snowball). He is doing really well. He still has as much
energy as ever and seems very happy. I have hired a dog
walker for a couple of days a week, while I am at work. He
is always following me everywhere and loves to cuddle. And
he also loves to play with toys. I am
really happy to have him.
-Karin
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I am writing PAWS to let you know that Pierre is doing fantastic. I
renamed him to George Jetson. George sleeps all day until I come home then
he will wait until am settled and then give me a 5 minute warning meow to let me
know that he is ready for some laser light action. He is very affectionate, well
demanding affection is more par for the course. He loves to be petted and
brushed. That is what we do together when we watch Scrubs on TV. Couldn't
ask for a better alarm clock. At 5am he is ready to get his morning lovin' and
will wake me up for it. My alarm clock goes off at 530 am. IT is nice to pet
George as I am waking up. Everyday George is making the house his and
getting more confidence. I love him.
-George's Dad Kyle
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Everyone is happy and healthy. Jackson and Jameson (PAWS
name Markus) are best buddies now. He is still
very kittenish and he gives Jackson a great workout. he's a
sweet addition to the family.
-Jessica
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We changed Dirby's name to Crosby and he is doing great. Thanks again
for all your help.
-Shelly
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I wanted to follow up with you on Dexter (PAWS name
Reggie). He is absolutely awesome. I love him
so much and cannot imagine my life without him. He is
hilarious and wakes me up every morning with his cute face
sniffing mine. Then he rolls on his back and will not go out
to potty until I rub his belly :) It's great, and I love him
very much. Dexter is enjoying his very first winter,
and he loves playing in the snow. He's been a ball and I'm
so happy that we were matched, and that he in turn, adopted
me!
-Lindsay
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Thank you very much for connecting us with the newest member of our family,
Napoleon (PAWS name Taco)! Our previously adopted son Prince (PAWS name
Bullseye) is enjoying walks and playing with his new brother. We cannot
describe in words how thankful we are to not only have two beautiful puppies in
our family now, but to also share in the times we get to see them play, eat, and
cuddle together!
-Aleem & Erik
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Toby's (PAWS name Toto) doing really well.
He spends a lot of time with me (as I work at home) and
seems really content. He loves all the other dogs at the dog
park. I've had so many people tell me they are in love
with my dog; he's so sweet, just the right amount of
affection and independence. I'm so glad he
came into my life.
-Jeffrey
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Thank you for inquiring about our kittens, Rose and Stabby (PAWS names Mabel
and Mollie). They've adapted wonderfully, and my fiancee and I are
so grateful to have
them as part of our family. Stabby is definitely the loudest of the
household. We always know when dinner is, because she's prompt to tell us.
She loves to run around and hunt shadows, but always has time to curl up on our
laps and fall asleep. Rose is the biggest cuddler in the world! She loves
to lay over our shoulders and just let us walk around with her. She also loves
to play in the shower right after it's been used and swish the water around.
Rose is the long hair, and Stabby is the short hair.
~Sammi and Rob
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Miss Scarlett has changed to Daisy. The best part
of my day is walking up the stairs to my apartment and
hearing her bells as she runs to the door. And like
clockwork the door swings open and is sitting there meowing
a hello. She is the friendliest cat I have ever known. She
has no qualms about meeting a new person and laying across
their lap demanding a belly
rub. Thanks PAWS!
-Beth
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Here is another update on Chloe (PAWS name Curly). She continues to be a
such a wonderful little dog. We all love her so much. She is terrific with our
three grandchildren. Chloe recently finished dog obedience school.
Thanks so much for helping us get Chloe,
-Greg and Gloria
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Tessie (PAWS name Galena) is doing great and she
is truly a joy to have. Coming home to her and having her
looking out the window waiting for me is the best!
-Samantha
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Everything is going well with Rambo (PAWS name Bubba), he is a wonderful
cat very loving and playful. The kids adore him a lot. He is healthy and he
likes FOOD !! I included a recent picture with our 5 year old son and his
adorable friend.
-Albulescu Family
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Just thought I would let you all know that Odie,
formerly known as Dannon while at PAWS, is doing
great. He has blended into our family and is a perfect fit.
We love him and so does everyone else that meets him. Thank
you for helping bring Odie into our lives.
-Sue
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My cat is utterly fabulous!! I'm in LOVE with her. I've renamed her Stella
(PAWS name Daisy). She's very happy and healthy. Thank you so
much! She makes me very happy.
-Taryn
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Here is a picture of our baby Gene (PAWS name Moe),
with his big brother in one of their
favorite places. Gene follows my husband
around the house and talks to him constantly.
He is very vocal and doesn't hesitate to let us know
when he needs food, can't find his brother, or just
wants attention. He also spent many summer days in
our kitchen window talking to the neighbors outdoor
cats. He loves
to play fetch and will bring us small toys to throw
or just chase his brother around for fun. He has
grown into a very sweet, loving and playful cat. I'm
so glad we found him.
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Siena (PAWS name Paisley) is doing great, we love her! She just went on
her first big trip with us to Minnesota for Thanksgiving. She did great in the
car and played well with all the relatives. :) She also loves to play in the
park with her pals, Poncho and Phoebe, and chew on bones.
-Sharon and Andy
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My pet is a sweetheart. His name is Lewis (PAWS name
Higgins). He is getting huge. He loves attention
and has to be right next to me at all times. When my
parents visit they always want to take him home.
-Rex and Lewis
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Champ is doing fantastic!
-Alex
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Hi there! Just sending you a few pictures to update
you on Oliver's (PAWS name Mr. Jay)
transition into his new home. He has been with me
for 4 weeks as of today...he is an absolute
joy...such a loving little guy...and he is pretty
smart, to boot! I am so thankful to PAWS for
rescuing him giving him a new lease on life, and
giving the two of us the opportunity to 'find each
other.
- Melissa and Ollie
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We adopted Bella back in August of 2008. She is a beautiful, ENERGETIC,
fun, family friendly Beagle puppy. We never had a puppy before so the whole
"house training" thing is new. (And not going great, but... we'll get there).
-A happy family
Bella and the Murphy's
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I just wanted to let you know that Riley has been
doing very well and has adapted nicely to his new home. He
is quite the lap cat and also very playful (he loves to
steal pens from my hand while I am writing). He also
enjoys following me around and chatting about his day when I
get home from work. Thank you for running such a wonderful
organization and helping me find Riley!
-Stephanie
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Formerly Wild Child, Izzy (short for Isolde, it means 'beautiful' in
Celtic) is loving her new home! She is such a sweetheart and loves to cuddle.
She is quite the little investigator now! She has become very playful and
is not as shy as before. I am so happy to have given Izzy her forever
home. Thanks for all of your help!
-Katie
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Life with our new puppy has been a
wonderful experience so far! We renamed
Barney
and he now goes by the name Boomer. He is the
cutest dog... I get stopped on the street every time
I take him out. He's getting so big...doubled in
size since the day we brought him home. He now
weighs 43 lbs. Keelan and I tell everyone
where we adopt! ed Boomer...including how nice the
facility is, but especially the friendly and helpful
service we've received from the staff at PAWS.
-Matt & Keelan
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Lilly (PAWS name Kerry) is doing very well and absolutely adores Addison,
the cat Lilly was adopted to befriend. The two are literally inseparable. She is
finally coming out of her shell and has become quite the affectionate kitty.
She's still a bit shy around strange people, but she seems to be coming around.
-Jennifer
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We found our match at PAWS! Shasta (PAWS name
PC=Pretty Cute) has really perked up. She's friendly &
loves attention, plays hard but gently, likes long walks
(sniffing non-stop), sleeps-in whenever we do, likes her
crate, listens to commands (unless there's a squirrel
around), has learned to chew raw-hides from watching a
friend's dog and incredibly, she hardly sheds! She's also
the prettiest pup around. We're proud, happy parents.
-Michelle
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Kaya (PAWS name Frisky) is a sweetie and we're both doing well. She's
adapted to my home and is quite the spoiled pet. She is friendly and outgoing
and her favorite thing is to roll over and have her belly scratched. Everyone
who meets her agrees she is a wonderful dog!!
- Laura
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Oliver, (PAWS name Crosby) is doing great. He is
super rambunctious and incredibly smart. Oliver loves to
play with other dogs and enjoys being chased as he outruns
everyone he meets. He is a sweet sweet boy and we are
grateful to have him.
Thanks Paws!
-Lisa & Jonathan
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Zeus (PAWS name Peewee) is doing GREAT!!! We really
love him and he has lots of character.
-Jim & Mandy
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We are so happy to say that Sadie (PAWS name Harah)
is definitely fitting into our family perfectly and
we can't imagine life without her anymore! She
loves going on her daily runs with my husband and then
coming home to pass out. Recently she's learned to enjoy the
pleasure of sleeping in front of the
fireplace :-)
We love her tremendously and think you made a great match!
-Carrington
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Gus (PAWS name Coonie) is a great cat.
- Amy
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Jack has adjusted well into his new home. He
thinks his older sister, Kiara, is the coolest. He is so
loving to anyone who walks through the door. He lays as
close as possible to me no matter where I am. He likes
to sit in his cat tree and watch birds fly by the sliding
glass door. Jack is also neighbors with a President,
although he doesn't seemed to concerned. I can tell by the
look in his eyes that's he's happy to be in such a loving
home.
-Sandra
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Thanks for checking in on Alfredo. He and my older cat spend most of
their time playing together or licking each other. His kitten energy definitely
has livened up my 5 year
old cat. He's a very big snuggler too and wakes me up every morning with licks
and love bites. His new name is Fred in honor of Alfredo. Thank you for rescuing
him and allowing me to foster such a sweet little kitty. He's the best addition
to our family.
-Mica
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We adopted Doodles, his new name is Cooper and he
is so fun to have in our home! He's learning quickly
and can already sit, lay down and come! We're
having a great time and we're so glad we decided to adopt.
We
can't express how grateful we are that you rescued Cooper
and his littermates. Thank you for introducing us to our
newest family member!
-Amanda, Brian and Cooper
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Thanks for the follow up on Sammie (PAWS name Samantha). She is doing
great, getting big. She really is a great dog with a wonderful temperament. I
think she is the cutest dog ever. I might be biased though.
- Mike
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Bella (PAWS name Pepper) is doing well.
She is now sleeping in bed with me (I think she got cold on
the floor on her comforter) so she cuddles with me all the
time now! She is eating well, playing and more comfortable
with me. She loves going on long walks even now that it is
getting colder... she just can't get enough! She
always smiles when we play and when we are about to go out
for walks!
-Yasmine & Bella
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We have, finally, had a few minutes to give everyone an update on our wonderful
edition to our family, from your family, Jabba (PAWS name Java) The Mutt.
Jabba has acclimated himself to us so well!! And even through some of the
challenges he has had in the recent months (we moved a few months ago from
Chicago to Houston, Texas) he has mastered them all with such gusto. He is a
Super Dog!! The new location has proven to be soo good for him; he now has
2 large fields to play in and LOVES to play fetch with his favorite toy (tennis
ball) out there for hours!! His curmudgeon ways have lessened and he has
grown into a crazy old man with a heart and soul of a young pup.
We want to thank PAWS for providing such a great oasis for all of the dogs out
there that are in need of a home. I only hope that every city will be lucky
enough to have a PAWS so no more puppies and cats will have to endure being
homeless. You really do have a profound difference in
the world; our family wouldn't be the same without Jabba.
Thanks so much!! We could never repay you.
-Sarah, Tony, and Jabba The Mutt
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We just wanted to let you know that Leila is
doing great and is receiving lots of love here in her
family. My daughters and I look forward to coming by
in the future to sign up for volunteer work.
- The Tharpe Family
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Sending update on (PAWS name Betsy) Lady Betsy Ming Mei. She was my joy
the moment I saw her and the strings she pulls in my heart are stronger today
then the day I adopted her. The moment she saw my hairless cat, Your Majesty
Ming Lee Mogwai, she blinked twice trying to figure her out, sniffed, and been
best friends since. Lady Betsy is super smart too, she was potty trained in 2
days, learned to sit and roll over in one day. Here is a picture of both my
pride and joy's of my life.
- Veronica
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Everything is great with Lottie (PAWS name Milla)!
She passed her training class with flying colors.
On days when we won't be home for an extended period of time
she makes sales
calls with me and visits her Uncle Farley and Aunt Gracy (my
parents two dogs).
-Drew
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Kona (PAWS name Egypt) is doing great! Loving her home and we are
loving her.
- Julianne
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Luna (now goes by DeZilla because she meows like
godzilla) is great she has completely adapted and become
buddies with my 10 year old Border Collie. She is a
little blessing to me.
- Erica
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Talluah is now known as Holly Golightly. She is doing great! We are
living in Grand Rapids, MI for work. Holly loves fish flavored food and is
very feisty.
- Jessica
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Bear (PAWS name Montgomery) is doing just
great. I have attached a picture of him so you can see how
happy he is. We really love this dog and feel very lucky to
have him in our lives.
-Liz
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Bella (PAWS name Mitzie) is doing absolutely wonderful! I cannot believe
we have had her 5 months already! We did the PAWS walk/run back on Sept 28 and
had a
great time. We also did the DNA test and just found
out that Bella is part German Shepard and Saluki which is a wonderful
combination! We are enjoying her puppy hood.
Thank you for all you do for these wonderful animals!
- Annie
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Izzie (PAWS name Janet) is very sweet and loving.
She always follows me around the apartment. She curls
up on the bathroom rug while I shower and shares a pillow
with me when we sleep. Everyone who has met her agrees
and say that she is the friendliest cat they've ever met!
She is simply adorable.
- Elizabeth
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Veggie (PAWS name Baby) is doing just fine, and we're very happy.
- Ben
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Doc is awesome. I love him so much.
-Sarah
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We are the proud owner's of Maisy (PAWS name Meg). She is a very good 11
month old puppy. She loves to play with anyone that walks into our house. She
loves having our 4 kids around. She loves to play fetch and loves going for runs
or loves to run with you when your biking. She is a joy and feel very blessed to
have her as a member of our family. She gets bigger and bigger each week.
- Joy
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We've been trying to get Lilo accustomed to
wearing his cheesy holiday sweater so he will sit still in
pictures when the time comes (hey, I had to wear my
snowflake sweater for 4 years...).
Other than that, business as usual for Jackson. We've been
very pleased with him and he's made everyone he's come
across into a bona fide cat lover.
- Mike
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Let me tell you, that Lucy has stolen our hearts. Some nights instead of
going out we stay home just to be with Lucy. My boyfriend said yesterday, " I
never realized how much love an animal could bring to someone. " She has adapted
to her new home so well. She already knows that when my alarm goes off in the
morning and I don't wake up or keep pressing snooze, she comes in the room and
taps on me every few minutes to get me up for work. She has a toy mouse
that she loves to attack and sometimes even plays with it so crazy that the
mouse is flying across the room. She even knows the exact sound the laser makes
when you touch it or pick it up. Lucy drops everything she is doing and will
wait until you turn the laser on. Everything she does is so adorable,
playful and fun. I can't get enough of that little girl. Thank you very much and
we look forward to finding her a playmate soon!
- Laura & Justin
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Just a quick note to let y'all at PAWS know about
Merlin. He is such a nice fit for our family. He
is such a little cuddly bunny and so patient and loving
toward the kids. They adore him.
Thanks for taking care of him until he came home!!
-The Chetkovich family
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The dog I adopted is great, I didn't changer her name Star we decided not
to change it because that's a perfect name for her, she's such a star.
Everyone in the family loves her she's really sweet and polite. She loves our
kids and is mostly trained. She was the perfect addition to our family and
we were so lucky to find her at PAWS.
- Jocelyn
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Hi PAWS!! I just wanted to give you an update on Ralphie
and Randy (PAWS names Merlin and Maddux)! They
are the greatest. They play together incredibly well, and
are great cuddle buddies! Thank you so much for bringing
them into my life!
- Kate
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Cloe is maturing quite nicely and has been through two obedience classes.
She is an amazing dog and I consider myself a lucky person for finding her.
She has little brother a 7 week old Haveneese. They are inseparable
despite their size difference. It was a lot of work to get to where they are.
The other picture is of Cloe in a tent. We
go camping often and she really loves the forest atmosphere. I get her out
to the sticks as much as possible...
- Justin
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In August My boyfriend and I adopted Rabbit. He
has brought so much happiness to our home! He has truly been
amazing and we are so glad that we made the decision to
bring him into our family. This dog has so much
energy, he is the biggest lover in the world! He can never
seem to be close enough to us. He also has a sister,
our cat Izzy. They are hilarious together and get along very
well. We find her sleeping in his cage
or on his dog bed and he just lets her, its really sweet. We
just wanted to let all of you at PAWS know that Roger found
a very good home with us and he
definitely has us wrapped around his paws!!!
- Michael and Chrissy
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All is going real well with Maxie (PAWS name Hopie), she has had a great
summer and really brought great joy to my life. A very active dog and loves
people and really enjoys her play time with other dogs. We have rescued another
dog this week and will be picking her up this weekend!
I willl have my hands full but really looking forward to it.
Again thanks for the great work you do and bringing Maxie into my world!
- Joe
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We adopted (PAWS name Tommy),
renamed to Jazz Mango, in September. We love him so much! He
was nervous at first but it only took him three days to get
adjusted to his new home.
- Heidi
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Thank you for checking in on Penelope (PAWS name Luna). Everything is
going well. She seems very happy and quite active.
- Abby
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Wrigley (PAWS name Von)
goes to work with me every day and participates in morning
rounds. Working with the elderly, he has to be careful not
to knock them over when he gets excited but they all love
him and he gets petted all day! There are also lots of
treats! He has completed training and will soon start an
agility class. Wrigley can fly so we really want to get him
a cape!
- Dane and Angela
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Murphy is great! He has really adapted to our home and family
very well. He is cheerful, playful and loving. He loves to go on
walks, play in our backyard with his new doggie friends and
snuggle. He is such an important part of our family and we tell
him so everyday. We can't imagine our lives before Murphy. Thank
you for bringing us together!
- Katie & Megan
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Charlotte is doing just fine! She
is well loved and cared for. She has a strong attachment to
me and the family is jealous and say that she is a spoiled
baby! But I love my baby and she is just like one of my real
children!
- Brenda
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Rapunzel seems to be doing very well. She has devoured one of
the bones we bought her. We're all enjoying her very much; she's
very affectionate and wants lots of love, which we're all happy
to provide. My other two dogs are getting to know her and the
cat has ignored her so far as I thought he would. I think she's
smart too as she is starting to get the hang of "sit" (of course
the sausages help!)
- Carol
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We are doing absolutely wonderful with the new addition
in our family. Max (PAWS name Elvin) is
Daddy's best friend and our 9 year old cat's favorite
playmate. Hilarious! Of course he is still a little nervous
when we leave him, but he is learning that we will be back
soon. Such a good dog! He loves to go on runs with his mama
although we have to take a break to play with the other dogs
at his favorite dog park. From day one he snuggled up in bed
between us and now every night he sleeps there while the cat
sleeps on my head! I'm asking for a queen size mattress for
Christmas. Hope everything is great at PAWS!!! We really
appreciate the gift you gave us!!!
- Ashleigh
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I am the proud owner of Maxwell, one of your Waveland rescue
dogs from Mississippi. Initially, Maxwell was quite timid and
scared. He did not want me away from him. Things are way
different now! Maxwell spends lots and lots of time outside on
walks, has a BUNCH of doggie friends in the neighborhood, spends
time upstairs with my 70 year old mother, downstairs with my
sister and loves his new home! Maxwell is one of the sweetest
animals I've ever been around. I'm convinced he may have been
abused or neglected at one time because he sure has responded
well to lots of love and affection. He's healthy, well-adjusted
and I kept his name but he is known around here as Maxie or
Maxuelo.. (his Spanish name) and of course... just plain old
Max. Thanks for all your help in this adoption process. We both
are very grateful to all of you at PAWS!
- Lenny
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Dear PAWS, Squeak (PAWS name Squeek) is
doing great. She sleeps on the pillow next to me every
night. I fall asleep with her purring in my face and
smacking me with her tail. It's a little sappy, but it's
absolutely adorable. I really couldn't ask for a better
kitty! Everyone who meets her comments on how lovable she
is. She still doesn't like being held but she head butts
everyone! I hope my renter's insurance covers broken noses
due to excessive kitty affection...She's a beautiful cat but
not very photogenic. She blinks in every picture and if her
eyes aren't closed, the flash makes her look like a scary
kitty. Keep up the good work PAWS! You guys rock!
- Patti
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I adopted Aretha (PAWS name Viola). She is
doing really well and is exactly what I was looking for! When we
first brought her home we were a little afraid of how she would
adjust to the new scenery...and the dog. Despite all the
warnings about how she may hide for a while and be scared and
hate the dog...etc. She did none of those things and adjusted
almost immediately. While at PAWS, I said I wanted a cat who was
playful but also cuddly..she is exactly that; a little crazy,
but cuddles with me every night! She even lets me clip her claws
without squirming its amazing. I've attached a picture of how
she likes to help me while I'm on the computer. We make regular
vet visits and she is in great health! Thanks for everything!
- Mary
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Callie (PAWS name Kiwi) is doing well.
She is a very hyper active dog and has pretty much drained
every last ounce of energy from me! She starts training
school soon and loves to play well with other dogs when we
go to the dog park.
- JoAnna
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Thanks for checking on Wynston. He is doing
well. He is a lively boy that loves to pick on his older sister.
He is very cuddly and loves all the attention to be on him. I
have attached his picture doing his second favorite thing, which
is sleeping! Thanks.
- Ashley
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I have changed my puppy's name to Samy(PAWS name
Kirby). Everything is going well. Samy is growing
like a weed. At his visit to the Vet last week, he weighed
28.5 pounds. They estimate that he will be in the 50's. We
got together with his PAWS siblings in Lincoln Park and it
seems as if they remembered each other. Thank you for a
positive experience with adopting. I highly recommend it to
everyone!
- Cheryl
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The adoption for Meli (PAWS name
Pebbles) has gone really well, I think my boyfriend is
in love! He hasn't had a dog in a long time and didn't get to
play with my other dog since he was a puppy. I changed her name
to Meli because it means honey in Greek. Meli and my first dog
(Cody) get along really well and play all the time. Thanks a
lot!
- Liz
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Jeremy and I adopted Chai (PAWS name Chandler)
He's such a sweet little guy who loves to be on our laps and
makes friends with everybody he meets. When we first got him
he was pretty timid but he's been getting bolder by the day.
Chai is so smart, too! He loves to go for walks, especially
to try to spot any squirrels. Most of all, Chai just loves
to be loved. Chai has made our first apartment as a married
couple feel like a real home. He brings such energy and
warmth to our lives and we are so very happy to have him
with us. Thank you very much!
Erin
& Jeremy
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Dear PAWS! Lucy (PAWS name
Agatha) is doing great! She's adapted well and loves
living with me, my roommate and her feline partner-in-crime,
Steve. She loves to play and has two favorite toys: a scrunchie
from circa 1985 and a stick that used to have feathers on the
end of it which have since fallen off. She acts more like a dog
because she loves to play fetch with those toys. She'll even
drop them at my feet! Sometimes when my alarm clock goes off in
the morning, she's already sitting on my bed, looking at me with
her two toys on the side, waiting for me to toss them. Lucy is
also a chatterbox and loves to have conversations with anyone
who will meow back to her. She purrs like crazy after being pet
for 5 seconds. Lucy is my best friend and I'm so glad I adopted
her. Thanks!
- Christina
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Saul (PAWS name Sal) is doing great. He's
been with us just about 2 years now and it just keeps getting
better. Here's a picture of him in his Halloween costume. Thanks
PAWS!
- Jasmine & Adam
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Just wanted to let you know that Teddy (PAWS name
Patrick) is doing GREAT!!! We are so happy because he
is adorable!! Thanks again for the opportunity to adopt such a
wonderful kitten!!!
- Matt & Anna
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Dizzy Miss Lizzy (PAWS name Red Foxx) is
doing quite well. She's been excelling in puppy classes and
looks very little like a puppy anymore--she's growing by
leaps and bounds. Still, she's full of puppy energy and
can't get enough of her rawhide and kongs. She's even
recently become interested in playing fetch with a tennis
ball, which she does quite well. She's very well behaved,
besides the jumping up on people when she's excited--we're
working on it. We have two nicknames for her: when she's
sweet and loving, we call her our "Angel Baby"; but when
she's rough and wild, we call her our "Devil Dog." Either
way, we couldn't be more in love with her.
- Nicole & Jay
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Hi! I'm just writing to let you know that Ike (PAWS name
Jake) is loving Chicago. We go out on two or
three walks each day meeting new friends both 2-legged and
4-legged! He's currently learning how to be the world's
best-trained puppy via K9 University. He's got a great temper
and is infinitely playful. Ike was an 8 week old black Lab/St.
Bernard mix when he was at PAWS and whilst he was only there for
a day or so, he's grateful to everyone there for giving him a
loving environment in which to stay before he moved in with me.
The picture is of his first family reunion since I exchanged
information as we all adopted at roughly the same time. Ike had
fun playing with his brother and sister!
Thanks for all the work you do!
- Dan
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Just a follow up since I adopted my kitten. Minion (PAWS
name Heartthrob) has adjusted to our home
and with our other cat Taboo. He is a little Monster and
rules the roost! He had his checkup at the assigned vet
clinic and is up to date on his shots.
- Marc
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I thought you might enjoy some pictures of our little Lily
Bean. Sugar is such a great cousin to her and is way passed the
jealousy. They are total buddies now and Sugar is her mother
hen. She's the joy of our family! Her coat grew in so healthy
and beautiful and she's now a whole 4 pounds, such a big girl!
Thanks for everything!
- Laura
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We wanted to let you know all is well with Comiskey (PAWS
name Bones). We think he has found a great
home and we love him dearly. Thanks for helping us find
him!!
- Eric
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Just wanted to let you know that we are extremely happy with
our cat we adopted at PAWS. We renamed him Oscar Michael (PAWS
name Macaroni) and he is the best cat I have
ever encountered. Every night he splits up his time sleeping
between me and my two other roommates. It is so adorable! We are
so happy that we adopted him, he adds more life and love to our
house. Thank you very much. I have attached a picture of him so
you can see how much he has grown.
- Isabelle
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My partner and I adopted Dexter (PAWS name Nemo).
Dexter is an amazing dog and has made our house
into a home. He is loved and known by everyone in the
neighborhood. I take him to work with me a few times a week
and the days he is home we have a dog walker come twice a
day. Dexter has brought so much joy to our lives and
everyone he meets. We feel extremely blessed to have him as
part of our family. Thank you!
- Daniel and David
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Zoila (PAWS name Raven) that I adopted from
PAWS is doing well! I've attached a picture of my roommate and I
with Zoila so you can see how well she is!
- Courtney
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Snickers (PAWS name Pippie) is doing
very well and has become a cherished member of our family.
We love her - she's so cute and everyone who meets her loves
her, too! Here are a couple of pictures for you.
- Gary
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I'd love to give you an update on Maxwell (PAWS Name
Curly). He is the most adorable cat
and has settled in very well. He is very cuddly and affectionate
and loves to get involved in everything - including laundry,
carving pumpkins and bath time! He went to the vet for a
check-up just last week and he's doing just fine. Thanks for all
your good work!
- Kay
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I just wanted to let you know that Clementine (PAWS name
Molly) is doing famously! Every dog
Clementine meets is a friend, so no walk is done in a hurry.
:) She frequents Puptown at Lawrence and Marine to wear off
some of her energy (and of course play with dogs).
Clementine passed obedience 101 and 102 and we discovered
there wasn't really much to overcome. DOWN is a sticking
point, but we're working on it, and with everything else,
she does very well. We're really happy to have Clementine
and her dog craziness makes us think we'll have to get her a
little companion next spring.
- David and Gail
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Chance (PAWS name Herbie) is doing great! He
is halfway through his obedience class and learning a lot! He is
the most friendly dog and everyone he meets always comments on
how nice he is. He loves people, other dogs and kids. We
absolutely love him! Thank you for a wonderful dog!
- Stacy and Ryan
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Our little Beagle mix, Teddy (PAWS name Chester)
has added a great deal of excitement and energy to our
lives. He is brown and white and very soft and cuddly when
he is not running everywhere. My husband and I consider him
our "work out program". There was a sign on his room at PAWS
that said "escape artist" and he has really lived up to the
title. He engineered his way out of two wire crates
destroying them in the process. He has developed a small
hole in the molded plastic crate we now use so we are
watching that closely. Teddy is great with our grandchildren
as long as they keep their toys away from him since anything
is fair game. Teddy also loves other dogs. A family two
blocks away have two beagles and so they get together for
joint runs in the backyard. They have a great time. We start
basic obedience training with him next week. I'm sure he'll
love the other dogs but he might not like following the
rules. It will be an adventure for all!
Thanks so much for all your help and support.
- Deane
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We adopted Winston (PAWS name Albert) and we
couldn't ask for a more lovable and fun cat! He is really a joy
to have around and an entertainment to watch (he loves taking
hair ties and hiding them under the rugs then crawling under the
rug to get them out and doing it all over again!). We are glad
we found him when we did! Thanks!
- Kathleen and Josh
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Karma (PAWS name Calista) seemed an
appropriate name for her since I signed up to foster her
while her broken leg was healing but after less than 24
hours I decided to adopt her! She is doing very well and has
charmed friends, family and neighbors. She loves playing
with other dogs at the park. She has brought unimaginable
joy to my life. Thank you!
- Laurel
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Hi there! Minnie (PAWS name Meggie) is doing
wonderful! We have been participating in Puppy class and she is
loving every minute of it! Potty training is going well, no
accidents in the last two and a half weeks and she can sit and
stay and come when she is called well some of the time... as
long as there is nothing more interesting going on elsewhere!
She is one of the friendliest dogs I have ever met and seems to
crave constant attention from everyone around her. Thanks for
everything.
- Craig
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Lily (PAWS name Sissy) is doing great!
She started out as a shy girl and was very scared every time
we left the house without her. But after a month with us
she's settling in nicely and is starting to understand that
she's finally home! She is such a joy for us - a huge
snuggler - and is even pretty sweet to the cat (though I
can't always say the same for him!). We love going for walks
and to the beach and she always meets new friends along the
way...people always comment on how beautiful she is or how
much she looks like a polar bear. Both are true! Thanks
PAWS!
- Jill
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Hi! I have great new for you. Toby (PAWS name PJ)
is a great puppy! He likes to go out for walks has lots of toys
because everyone in our family loves him so much. he is very
happy in his new home so thank you for the great work you do to
make great things like this happen!
- Fher
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Sophie (PAWS name Sterling) looks so
content! She does like to indulge in playful biting but we
have done some research and have tried ignoring, walking
away and not using out hands as "toys" when playing with
her. It is tough when she bites us as we lay in bed. At that
point we are not going to walk away but ignore her and try
to go back to sleep!
- Angela and Bob
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Here is a photo of my adopted Chihuahua Lucky Louie (PAWS
name Life). We are madly in love and will be
starting classes soon! Thanks to everyone at PAWS who made it
possible for me to get this delightful pooch!
- Leslie
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Kenadee (PAWS name Penelope)
is doing great! She has the best disposition and just gets
sweeter every day. We started puppy class with K9 University
3 weeks ago and she is such a star! She is a very good
listener and is taking to the training very well. We love to
take her to the park and on walks around the neighborhood.
She loves to explore the outdoors and sniff everything. :)
Kenadee is definitely a snuggler and when we are sitting on
the floor, she is right between us cuddling up. We love
having Kenadee - everyday is an adventure with her and we
are so lucky to have found her at PAWS. Thanks for all you
do!
- Jenny & Steve
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Wrigley (PAWS name Buster) had a little
kennel cough when he got home but we went to the nice Vet at the
VCA in Joliet and got medication. Wrigley enjoys all the nice
smells on kitchen counters, car rides, long walks and treats!
After all his exercise he gets pretty tired!
- Jim
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Hello! Shah (PAWS name
Denver) is doing very well. He is the king of the
house and we think he likes it. Adopting him was the best
thing we ever did. He has brought so much fun and joy into
our lives!
- Lina & Ivo
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EVERYTHING IS GREAT. His name is now Bear
(PAWS name Sheldon)...he is wonderful. See
picture attached. This picture says it all!
- Liz
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Higgins is great, or rather, Lewis. He
is getting big fast and likes to play with everything but
the toys I buy him.
- Rex
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Baron Spike von Maybach "Spikey" (PAWS
name Charles) was adopted from the Clark Street
location in August 2007. Baron Spikey has two sisters,
Vigga (PAWS -Romana) and Diana...that were equally as adorable.
Pictured at 1 year of age, this Maine Coon kitten continues to
grow into a very handsome young man, full of energy, curiosity,
and gives his mature brother, Royce, a run for his money each
day.
Spikey has been a great addition to the family!
Thank you PAWS for all you do
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We absolutely LOVE Ozzie & Oscar. They adapted
quite quickly to our home & were sleeping with us by the second
night! Oscar likes to curl up in the crook of my knees! Ozzie likes
to lay across our necks! Strange, but true! We feel so lucky to have
them. They are the perfect match for us. They are mellow, but
curious & very loving. We have kept their names & they are used to
them & they are great cat names! - Melissa Yen
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Leslie is now Pumpkin. She is doing really well.
She is very lovable and sleeps with me every night! I have
attached a picture of her doing one of her favorite things!
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Things are going really well with Bones (Patch's
new name). He is a very sweet dog; in fact, he thinks he's a lap
dog! He is full of energy--he loves to run at top speed around
the back yard and play in our girls' play house. He also loves
to play fetch. He keeps us active. He and his sister (Teyla) get
along very well. They chase each other around the backyard and
they sit together in the yard and watch the birds and squirrels
almost as if they are mesmerized. We feel so lucky! -
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John & I proudly adopted Tag . We took him home &
he has been purring ever since! We lovingly call him Sinbad.
It is a Persian name & his favorite place to rest is by the window
over-looking the city on his Persian pillow :) He enjoys
meowing loudly, eating, sleeping on our heads, and pouncing
around on the down comforter. Thank you PAWS for such a
wonderful feline adoption :) With love,
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Since adopting Baby and Samson, two boxers, we
have had so much fun! I had changed Baby's name to Molly-she
seems to be enjoying it. I am so happy I adopted these two
boxers, they are wonderful dogs and I couldn't have asked for
anything better. They make my day and we always seem to be
smiling around each other. Thank you so much for bringing
Samson, Molly, and I together - I love them so much. -
Stephanie | | |
I adopted Leo (PAWS name Hershey) back in October
of 2003. My sister and I met him with his foster dad walking on
Armitage so needless to say, my shopping trip was successful that
day! I cannot believe that he is already turning 5; not that he acts
it. We get a 'lecture' every time we come home letting us know that
it was not acceptable to leave him. I'm hoping to add another to our
family, but I have yet to convince Leo's dad (i.e. the walker).
Thanks again! - Alison |  | |
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Here is a photo of Nikki (formerly Adriana) we
adopted from PAWS last year. Our many, many thanks to all of you
and your efforts for your rescue and adoption services. She is
an enormously important part of our lives and is thriving.
Sincerely, John Wahlund | | |
I just want to give you an update on Max (PAWS name Ponch).
We finished our second training session Intermediate Obedience at K9
University and Max passed the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program from
the American Kennel Club. Something both of us are proud of (Max
too). Max has settled into our house quite well. When he
isn't playing catch he will take a break and lay in the sun.
Loves to go for walks everyday. Thanks again!
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After being in various foster homes for 5 years in the PAWS
foster program, I adopted Petey. I am grateful
to PAWS for caring for FeLeuk cats for however long it takes.
Petey is a kind, affectionate, quirky, funny boy and he is proof
that "sick" cats are no different than "normal" cats. We are
very happy together and I can't imagine him anywhere else but
with me. Now I just have to work on getting a bigger place so
Petey can have a FeLeuk buddy! Lea | | |
Diamond is doing very well. Diamond has been a
wonderful addition to our home. I have attached a couple of
recent pictures of her in her "gear." Take care.
Sincerely, Dan Barba |  | |
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Carlee (PAWS name Miley) is certainly a gift.
She goes on a four and a half mile walk five days a week.
Wherever I go, strangers stop to ask about her. She draws
a lot of attention because she is so cute. Carlee puts a
smile on so many faces. Thank you again for my little
girl! Maureen Knipp | | |
We have renamed Mr. Big Cat, Logan and we are
absolutely in love! I am attaching a photo of the little guy.
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Faith is doing very well. I changed her name to
Shirley and she responds very well to it. She's growing
like crazy and has a very fun and friendly personality.
I'll try to bring Shirley by soon for a visit.
Thanks, Kevin Rudy | | |
We took Tag home and he has been purring ever
since!We lovingly call him Sinbad. It is a Persian name and his
favorite place to rest is by the window over-looking the city on his
Persian pillow :) He enjoys meowing loudly, eating Science
diet, sleeping on our heads, and pouncing around on the down
comforter. Thank you PAWS for such a wonderful feline adoption :)
With love, Julie & John |  | |
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Sosa is a wonderful cat; very friendly
sociable, and energetic! That last one surprised me,
given that he's a heavier cat, but he loves to run up
and down the stairs and chase shoelaces. He seems very
happy to be at home with me, and I feel lucky to have
him. Clare Liss | | |
Attached are is photo of the newest member of our family, Cara (PAWS
name Farrah). She is a 11 months old, yellow
Lab who was found on the streets of Chicago and in need of a loving
home. Everyone is adjusting well to the new responsibilities,
including Cara who began obedience training this week. -
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Mr. Cotton, now known as Bowie is doing great!
Our other dog (Hendrix) loves him! Thanks again PAWS!
(Bowie is the dog on the right) - Eric | | |
Matty's new name is Buddy. He is doing well. When
we first brought him home - he was skinny at 11.5 pounds.
After some loving, he is now a little bit over 13 pounds. He
fights for attention with my other dog (who we had for over
6 years) - but they also have their moments when they get
along well. - Julie |  | |
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The kitties are good. They sleep all day and party all night.
Elizabeth is still very nervous around people and tends
to run and hide when anyone comes near her, however she is much
improved from before. I'm hoping that in time she'll become as
comfortable as Bette. Bette is just discovering
that jumping from high places won't kill her and she likes to
run as fast as she can across the apartment and leap like a
frog. - Katie | | |
Leon (PAWS name Julius) is doing very well. He has
adjusted nicely to his new life and seems to feel like he is quite
the king of his domain. He plays fetch (no joke) with his favorite
mouse-toy, curls on my pillow at night as we fall asleep, and has
even claimed his own chair at the kitchen table. He is greatly loved
and absolutely cherished! Sincerely, Katherine |  | |
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Marvin (PAWS name Julio) has settled in quite
nicely and thinks he is running the house. He is such a joy to
have around and continues to keep me entertained with his silly
antics. He likes to drag his bed around the house. Sometimes I
will find it up on the couch surrounded by all his favorite
toys. I have no idea how such a small dog can drag his bed from
the floor to the couch, but manages to get it done. Thank you
again for providing such a wonderful place for me to find the
love of my life! - Sarah and Marvin | | |
Things are going great with Ramsey (PAWS name Sarah)!
She's still a big cuddler, always has to be on your lap or trying to
get you to pet her.Her newest discovery is that she can open the
kitchen cabinets, and when she can't be found that's normally where
she's hiding. Thanks! Emily |  | |
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Kiwi (PAWS name Trisha) is doing great! As you
can see from the picture, her and her big brother Bean get along
very well! She is getting bigger and bigger- and is more
curious every day! She is clearly the boss of the house.
Thank you PAWS for all the work you do for the animals!
Kelly | | |
Bones (PAWS name Patch) is doing really well. He
graduated from his beginning training class a couple of weeks ago.
We were all so proud of him. I attached a picture of his graduation!
He loves to have his head rubbed and fall asleep on our laps!
Everything is going really well. Thanks, Ben
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Nelson (Baxter) and Welly (Yoshi)
are doing great. We are so glad we found these guys. They are
very laid back and lovable. We could notbe happier. Thanks PAWS!
- Karen
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Thea, shortly Theodora is doing fine. We are in a
middle of training. She is very smart and intelligent. Thea learned
a lot in class - she knows how to sit, stay, and down. She also got
used to her new surroundings very well. - Irena | | |
Ruby, formerly Emma, has been such a great addition
to our family. Ruby loves her new toys and bed, but her favorite
things to do are sleep,chase her sister Sasha around the house, and
play with her new best friend Roy Borman, (our friend's dog). We
love her so much, and can't imagine our lives without her. Thank you
so much for bringing this wonderful little puppy into our lives!
Sincerely, Erika and Adam Buchanan |  | |
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Morty is doing very well and continues to be a
welcome member of the family. While Morty and his father
spend most days working at home together, Morty is
particularly fond of the day a week or so that he gets
to go to doggie day care and play with all of the other
dogs. Here is a picure of Morty :) Thank you so
much for bringing Morty into our family!
Stefan | | |
I just wanted to let you know that Perry is doing
very well. He has really adjusted to his new home. He loves to play
fetch and then take a naps on your lap. We gave Perry the full name
of Perry Mason Coombes. Typically we call him Perry Mason(dog
detective). We like to say that because he was picked up
outside the Cook Country Jail that he wasn't actually a stray but
really solving a case. Thanks, Ryan Coombes |  | |
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Nala (PAWS name Hanna)
is doing great! She is getting big! She loves to play in the
snow and hang out with her brother, Mac (he's the tan dog in the
picture). She is a total sweetheart and we're so happy that she
joined our family. Thanks so much for all you do!
Lauren and Dan | | |
Cissy is doing great in her new home! She enjoys
following us around the house and talking in different
meows. Cissy loves to be around people, play fetch and get
praised for scratching her scratching post. We're so happy
to have her and we love spoiling her. Thank you PAWS,
for taking good care of our girl.
Sincerely, Renee & Lori Mula |  | |
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Here is a photo of Pokey in his new
home.
- Paulina | | |
Fargo is doing great! I adopted Fargo for my son
Drew in June of 2007, and he has brought nothing but joy and
plenty of happiness in our home. We are very grateful to
PAWS Chicago for allowing Fargo to be a part of our family.
Thank you,
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Bunni has actually become a Lucy now. I
think the name suits her well. She's a complete momma's
girl- following at my feet throughout the apartment all
day, and curling up on the couch at night. She's also
become quite a couch potato as you can see in the
picture... making it well known that she's home and
she's here to stay :) Deana | | |
Barclay is doing great. He's definitely come out of
his shell - he's very playful and cuddly although still a
little fearful of strangers, but that's OK. He loves to
chase his ball down the long hallway, and follow me
from room to room. Here's a glamour shot of him.
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Anna and Rogie are doing just great with us.
They are taking a basic obedience class at K9
University. They love to run around at the dog park, at
our country home in Michigan and go for walks in the
city. I have attached a photo of the girls.
- Jocelyn | | |
Just dropping a note to let you know how Misty (PAWS name
Blackie) is doing. She has been a great addition to the
family. Everyone that has met her has loved her. She is very sweet
and gentle. She loves to ride in the van, taking walks, and loved
the first snow. Everyone that passed her up missed getting a great
dog. Damian, Irene and DJ Rodriguez |  | |
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Thank you for allowing Kismet into our lives!
We have changed her name to Lucy. We got the inspiration both
from your Peanuts reference and from the fact that her
personality resembles that of Lucy from Peanuts (at least in
regard to her brother, Linus). She is spunky, sassy,
affectionate and a wonderful addition to our home! Her and her
brother Linus took to each other immediately! When they are not
cuddling, they are having a blast running around the house
chasing each other and wrestling. I am so impressed with PAWS
and how well cared for the animals in it's care are. Thank you
again for your help and making this adoption such a great
experience! Kaari | | |
This is Morgan who I adopted on Sunday Dec. 9,
2007. We are very happy together and getting along just fine.
She has really taken the "STING" out of my heart, as I just lost my
dog of 12 years . Thanks, Lonnie Fulton |  | |
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I have attached below an updated picture of Brodey (formally
known as Turner). Thanks!
Adrienne Accardi | | |
Dapper has been just great. My daughter Chloe and
he get along very well. - Anthony |  | |
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Louie aka Tomahawk is doing great! He answers
to his name, understands no, fetches his toy mouse, and
has managed to somehow reach every high perch in my
apartment. He keeps my apartment very entertaining and
there is never a dull moment. Right at this moment, I'm
watching him paw and meow at a mirror; he'll then go
behind it to see what's on the other side. Much to his
dismay, there is nothing there! - Molly | | |
Blondie is doing very well. She and our resident
cat are the best of friends. They play, eat and sleep
together. Blondie is getting pretty big now too. I have
attached a recent photo of her. She is hard to take pics of
b/c she is so rambunctious and won't hold still! I take
whatever photo opps I can! Enjoy.
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Here's Jerry (PAWS name Jeremiah) in his
favorite place: the kitchen! - Ken | | |
Lily (PAWS name Lauren) is doing wonderful! She is
getting so big. She is the happiest little thing and makes our days
so much better. She is already potty trained (for the most part) and
we are working on tricks. She can do shake and speak already! I only
have one picture available right now of Lily next to her first
Christmas tree at our apartment, more to come! Lots of Love,
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Attached is a picture of Lucy (formerly Rhoda)
during one of her calmer moments. She loves her long walks and
chasing balls always returning them to the thrower. Right now
she is cuddling in the corner of the couch watching me type this
waiting to go to bed on her soft pillow. John and
Dale Walters | | |
Our dog is doing great. She's loves our cats, but they have yet to
reciprocate that love. Everyday seems to be a little bit better. Her
name is now Billie - PAWS name Blackie (Fergie).
She's very affectionate and loving with pretty much anyone (or any
animal). The puppy is a great addition to the family.
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We are keeping our new kitty IZZY (PAWS name Tessie).
She has an incredible personality! I have 2 older cats 13 and 11,
when they first met her the second day we brought her home, there
was not one hiss or growl and there never has been; really amazing.
Thanks! Louise | | |
Here is a photo of Kodak
(PAWS name Nick) enjoying his new forever
home.
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kittens are doing great! Lloyd is
still Lloyd but we renamed Marbel to
Mackey. I've attached a couple of photos of them...so many
great ones to pick from it's tough.
Thanks!
Jeff Lemonds | | |
Our dog Monty (we kept the name) is doing great!!!
We love him dearly. He's a wonderful addition to our family
and we don't know how we've gotten by without him. Thanks
again for your help and your notes. Thanks, Jared
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I'm just writing to let you know that Catillac (now
known as Charles) is doing wonderful in his new home! He and Chance,
my other cat, became instant best friends. They chase each other
playfully wrestling, give each other baths, and love cat napping
together. "Charles" is quite a character, is very talkative, the
sweetest, softest, most handsome guy around (in addition to Chance
of course). We love him, and thank PAWS for all of the wonderful
work that it's staff and volunteers do. I have never been so filled
with joy upon walking into an animal shelter. The animals are so
lucky to find their way to you. Andrea Faught | | |
I adopted Lexi (PAWS named her Mopsy) and she is
doing great, she adapted very quickly. She keeps me busy since she
is super playful and extremely curious, but she is also a great
snuggle buddy! She is a treat to come home to!! I attached a picture
of her and I. - Ashley |  | | |
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Our little boy has quickly become a significant part of our family
and still manages to snuggle his way deeper into our hearts more and
more each day. A gentle pup, Arthur loves to cuddle
up with his mom and dad, meet and play with other dogs of all shapes
and sizes, running all over the place with his many toys. We are so
lucky to be able to give him a home and will continue to give him
the love and attention he deserves. Thank you PAWS for giving us our
boy! Ashley & Noah | | |
After fostering 64 animals, it was time for me to adopt when my
beloved adopted dog Sammy died suddenly last autumn. Charlie
is very bright and full of humor, and brings smiles to everyone she
meets. She will be a puppy for a long time, and I love telling
potential adopters about the Green Dog exercise plan. I've lost 30
lbs. while she's gained 10. I'm grateful to PAWS for bringing such a
loving and spirited companion into my life. She will be ready to
start sharing her home with foster dogs very soon. Chris |  | | |
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Nanook, now Norman, is doing great. Actually, my
husband is playing hide and seek with him right now (one of
their favorite games), and then we're going for a run. We
start training classes tomorrow, which I think will be good
for everyone! We love little Norman and couldn't imagine our
lives without him. Attached is a picture that we used for
our very first Christmas card. We appreciate all of the
advice and feedback we've gotten, but don't be surprised if
we call with more questions! We are first time
parents, you know. Sincerely,
Emily & Mike | | |
Andre is absolutely delightful and has settled into
his new home very well. He is extremely energetic, yet
loving and even gives his big sister Mina a run for her
money. They do race around and have been found snuggling
each other in the middle of the night on our bed! Mina even
licks him periodically like a loving mother! It's really
sweet. Thank you for a positive adoption experience.
Teresa Hjerpe |  | | |
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Echo (we kept the name, lets just say it rang true)
is the best friend anyone could ask for! We frequent wiggly
field where he watches all those big dogs run around
-sometimes he even does a little chasing himself but most of
all, he loves sniffing the park. At home we have many window
seats, all of which are now his domain, watching the people
or the squirrels in the yard gets a good howl. I think the
little ham is saying, "Hey look at me up here! This is my
house!" - Mark Lucas | | |
Hi PAWS! It's me Coach! (PAWS name - Cocita) Things
are going great here in my new home. I have two comfy beds, tons of
toys and two wonderful big brothers named Bruno and Rocko. Here's a
picture us! (I'm the little white one in the picture.) Bruno, Rocko
and I are having a blast! I like to follow them around stealing
their toys and nipping at their ankles - I think they're really
starting to like me! I'm having fun with my new parents too - we're
doing something called Obedience Class. We go to PAWS once a week to
take the class. All I have to do is sit, walk, stay, come when I'm
called, and they give me lots of treats! I can't believe what a
sweet deal it is! Thanks PAWS - for taking care of me and finding me
such a wonderful home! Coach Smith-Doyle |  | | |
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Just sending an update on Arabella (formerly Flora).
We are completely smitten with her! She is the snuggliest dog ever,
and she loves to curl up between us on the couch and make cute
"content doggy" noises. She's made lots of friends at the dog park
and sometimes she likes to pretend she's a cat and jump up on the
windowsill to check out what's happening down on the street. Thank
you so much for giving us the opportunity to have Arabella in our
family. We adore her! Chris Bue & Chris Dickhut | | |
Quigley is quite a joy. He is growing fast. But
what a cutie. We did not change his name. Everyone who meets
him just loves him. I am attaching a picture from our
holiday cards. The Kedrowski's |  | | |
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Colleen is doing just fine and seems to be enjoying
her time with us immensely. She has, however changed her
name. It is now "Amber." We have two homes, one in Evanston
and one in Powers Lake, Wisconsin (just over the state line)
which we go to each week. Otherwise, she has a lot of room
to run and does so and she spends most of the day with one
or another of us. We believe she thinks she is in Dog
Heaven. Anyway, we are happy to have her and consider her a
real asset to the family. John Simpson | | |
Peter's name is now Monty (short for Montgomery)and
he has a great personality. Monty is healthy, he is spunky,
playful, and full of personality. He and I have bonded
really well and he gets along with all of my friends.
Best, Sarah |  | | |
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It has been just over one year since we adopted our girl
Lulu Belle and we can't be happier! Lu is still as goofy as
ever and finally, we hope, has grown into her big paws - tipping the
scale at 72lbs of love! She still can't contain her enthusiasm when
people are around - she makes everyone giggle with her wiggly
welcome and wagging tail. We can't remember what life was like
before Lu and don't want to imagine what it would be like without
her! Lisa and Josh | | |
I just wanted to let you know how much we love our little boys!!
Jake (PAWS name Belushi) & Elwood (PAWS name
Akroyd) are the sweetest boys!! They love to play and
snuggle with each other (and us!). It took them about 10 minutes to
feel at home, and now they have the run of the house. Each is
developing their own little personalities - Elwood is a no-nonsense
boy, not afraid of anything! Jake is a snuggler. If he isn't playing
with his brother, he is on your lap and purring away! Thank you so
much for our wonderful boys!! PAWS Chicago is amazing!
Heather & David Irwin |  | | |
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Phantom and Tex are both doing
great. They're both extremely playful, friendly and well
behaved, even when we took them to the vet. Here's a photo
of them relaxing in the office. - Robert
Argeanton & Shellie Fiocca | | |
Scrappy has been renamed Metro and is loving his
new home and his fenced-in backyard. He likes to go
nose-to-nose with the dog on the other side of the fence and
he is very fond of belly rubs when I get home from work.
He's very smart! Mike O'Malley |  | | |
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Rosie's name was changed to Lola. She's such a
wonderful dog! Lola has started puppy school and has proven
to be very intelligent; she is going to be a breeze to
train. Lola enjoys going on long walks and playing with
other dogs. I'm so happy I made the decision to adopt her.
Thank you for all of your help!
Theresa Berdiel | | |
We have changed Flaco's name to R2 and he is doing
great. He is a perfect addition to our family. Thank you for
all of your help! The Travers Family |  | | |
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I'm happy to report Harry (PAWS name Zack) is doing
great! He LOVES everyone, dogs of all sizes, ice and peanut butter.
He's healthy as can be, very playful and sweet. We're so happy to
have adopted and from such a wonderful place like PAWS. Thanks again
for Harry, we love him! - Lisa Cardilli | | |
Here is a photo of Snoopy
(PAWS name Wilamina) enjoying her new
home.
Thanks,
Joseph Malcuso |  | | |
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Hank is doing great! I am amazed how fast he is
growing! Hank is a blast to have at home. He's quickly
learned how to jump on everything in the house and he
particularly enjoys watching the fish. He will spend hours
sitting in front of the fish tank either attempting to get
at the fish or making sure they don't get out of his sight.
Hank is also very social. Whenever friends and family come
over he's the first to great them at the door and demand
their attention. Hank has also become my personal
alarm clock - usually waking me up about 10 minutes before
the alarm goes off every morning! - Abby | | |
Goldie is doing pretty well. I've renamed her
Murphy. Murphy Girl formally, because everyone asks when I
tell them Murphy's name, whether or not she's a girl, so I
just added it as a middle name and given her beautiful
auburn coat, she just seems to have a little Irish (or Irish
Setter) in her! I hope to find another yellow lab
through PAWS in the coming months to add to the family and
keep energetic Murphy happy! - Elizabeth |  | | |
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Brandy's doing great! My roommate was fostering her
and even though I've always been a cat person, she's the
sweetest puppy and I just fell in love. Her new name is
Penny and she's settled in nicely to her new home. She's
getting bigger every day, but the cat still likes to chase
her around the house. Here's a picture of her enjoying her
first snow. Jame | | |
Just writing to let you know that J.D. (formerly Oscar)
is doing GREAT! He has adapted well to his new home and is excelling
in obedience training. He is one of best dogs in his obedience
class. The instructor has commented numerous times how quickly he
learns and responds to commands. He's the best dog I've ever had and
he has become a wonderful companion. Thanks again. Mike
Landando |  | | |
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Pokey is doing great. His name has remained the
same. He seems to like his new home a lot. He's such a big
joy to me and my sister - he scuttles all the time and loves
to be scratched. Attached is a picture of him. Thank you for
everything. -Paulina | | |
Sisters Wilhelmina (PAWS name Thelma) and Chloe
(PAWS name Louise) are doing great. They steal the
show wherever we go. At home in their crate they cuddle beyond
belief and out of the crate they like to wrestle. There is never a
dull moment. They just mastered "lay down" and now will hit the
floor at moments notice hoping for the treat. We couldn't be happier
with our choice and so happy for all the advice PAWS gave us as part
of the adoption. - Jay Burghardt & Miles Coric
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