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Dominique is doing very well, we have changed her name to
Alexandra (Lexie). Our first cat, Ellie, is quite taken with her and has
quickly welcomed her into the family. They get along better than we could have
hoped for. Having a kitty friend has drastically improved Ellie's behavior...she
and Lexie love to play and chase each other around the apartment constantly.
Thanks so much for helping us find a such a great match for our family...we are
recommending PAWS Chicago to everyone we know!
- Ryan, Erinn, Ellie & Lexie Lawber
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are pictures of Cheyenne (previously known as Chloe) and Kaylee
(previously known as Sunshine). We adopted Cheyenne in
September 2007 and Kaylee in June 2007. All dogs are doing well and love
playing with each other.
- Mary Brush and Kathleen Kerestes
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Cocoa is doing well. It took him a little to get out from
under the bed, however, he is more happy around the house at this point. In
regards to his name, it's the same. Cocoa is having fun chasing my dog "Rico",
Boston Terrier mix with French Bulldog. They need more adjustment but Jeff and I
are very happy with the new kids. Attached you will find a pic of Coco just
waking up.
- Hektor and Jeff
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Josh aka Sebastian is doing great! We are a perfect match!
Thank you so much for bringing him into my life! Here's a picture for you.
- Denise Gillespie
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Jonah, now Joey, is doing great. He's been great fun and is
filled with energy. Attached is a picture of him enjoying a Bears victory
earlier this season.
Thanks,
Justin
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Blondie is doing great and we kept the name of course. She's
getting along well with our resident cat. They play and chase each other, sleep,
and cuddle together. She is very playful as she is still so young, but it is
very entertaining and we love having her around.
Thanks,
Karen
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Buster's new name is Maximus, or Max. He is doing great. I
don't know if I could have asked for a better dog. He has made things so easy on
me because he is so easy going, and listens very well. I would like to thank you
and PAWS for helping me adopt him because he is an amazing dog. This is a
picture of him at the beach two weekends ago. He was a big fan of the water and
other dogs. Thanks again for everything.
Sincerely,
Rob Slette
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We are so happy to have Izzy (PAWS name Livvy) as a part of
our lives. My sister and I have enjoyed every minute with her. She has an
amazing personality; she sometimes doesn't understand why everyone on the street
doesn't stop to tell her how cute she is! She loves other dogs she's met at the
dog park and my parent's dog Ruby. She has been such a joy!
Bethany Mager
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Abbey (formerly Lisa) is doing great. Growing quickly and
still working on housebreaking her (just when we think she's getting better we
have a bunch of "accidents"), slowly but surely. We start puppy training next
week, which should be helpful for all of us. Here's a couple pictures - the best
ones we have of her are from right when we brought her home.
- Tera Healy
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Nebula & Nova are doing very well thank-you
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Best,
Alice
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Snowy relishes the exercise she gets in the yard whether
it's chasing tennis balls, squirrels, and she loves her twice daily trips to the
dog park--where she has made a few new friends. On Saturday evenings, or as
Snowy refers to them as, "the greatest nights of her life," we venture to the
Montrose dog beach at dusk to take advantage of the large expanse and really cut
loose. Here is a photo of Snowy with her new Evanston friends Mitzi and Toto.
-- Andrew M. Chiacchierini
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Bentley is doing just fine. He's the perfect pet.
- Brad
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We feel so fortunate to be the proud owners of Boomer.
He is such a great dog to everyone who meets him. Thank you for letting us be a
part of his life.
- Michael
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Gwendolyn is a keeper - she is now known as Macie and is
very sassy! She is getting along very well with Payton, our puggle.
Here's a picture of her sassy self.
Sincerely,
Carmen Santisteven
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Her is a photo of Max (PAWS name Little Baby) enjoying his home.
- Barbara
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We've been having a wonderful time with Mochi (PAWS name Martin),
and he's definitely a joy in our house. He loves to learn new tricks, and loves
to play with toys. He's one of the fastest runner at the dog park, and
he's super energetic. There're more things we want to teach him and also
possibly learn from him. We feel lucky to have him and thanks so much for
the great opportunity!
Best,
Esther & Max
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I adopted a cute little elkhound puppy, Loki, who
unfortunately had to put up with condo life. That is no life for an elkhound.
Here are a few photographs showing my new best friend Loki at play here in the
burbs.
- J. Lindsey
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Hi, Guys! It's us--Bootsie and Squeek.
We've trained our human servants well. They now know what we like to eat, and
we've taken over their living room and bedrooms. My humans figured out why my
name is Squeek--because of that grunt sound that I make when I get ready to
jump. And our humans have gotten used to keeping at least one of their windows
open because we like to sit on the pane, look out, feel the breeze, and watch
the world go by. At nighttime, we eat our dinner, and then run after the
shoestring with the humans. Our humans love us, and we love them. It is really a
great life!
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Brian and I have renamed our puppy Morris (PAWS name Chang)
and he is sweet, smart, and fun. His pink freckled nose has helped us make
lots of new friends in the neighborhood. Several weeks into obedience training
and we're all learning a lot.
Thanks for connecting us with a great dog!
- Sarah
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Ellis (Titus) started obedience classes that's been fun. We
love Titus and he's a welcomed addition to the family. I have attached a picture
of Titus hanging out on his favorite pillow. Again, thank you for helping our
family.
Sincerely,
Gloria Tulloch
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Bjork is doing fine. She is now named Henry and lives
with her sister George. Yes, George and Henry are girls. They do not snuggle,
but they tolerate each other and I think secretly like one another. Henry is a
great cat, extremely friendly and vocal. I am told that is the Siamese in her.
She made herself at home right away and had no problems adjusting. She has been
a great addition and I am happy to have her.
- Kathy
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Robby's new name is Wrigley and he is doing great. I could
not be any happier with my choice and Sara, his new mommy, loves him so much. He
is bigger now that in the picture that I have sent, but since he grows so much
everyday it is hard to keep up. He is spoiled rotten, but he is way too cute not
to. Thank you Paws for connecting me with him. Wrigley says "ARF."
- Joe
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Here is a photo of Montana enjoying her new home.
- Valerie Carlson
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I just wanted to say thank you so much for
allowing Lima (aka Pinky) to come and live in our home. She is one of the
sweetest cats I have ever owned. I couldn't be without her as part of our
family. It is one of the blessings in my life to share it with her and of
course the other four who live with my husband and myself. One of my
greatest joys comes from sharing it with my kitties. Keep up the good work
that you do.
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Here is a photo of Bernadette and Lulu at the farm.
- Jon
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Carlee (PAWS name Miley) has made our home her home.
She is so inquisitive, and loves everyone! She spends hours looking out
our bay window in the living room. A squirrel in the tree out front entertains
her. She also thinks she is a cat. Thank you again for trusting us with her
care. Larry said she is my dog, as she follows me all over. When I return home,
the greeting I get, it priceless. I don't remember my kids being that happy to
see me.
Sincerely,
Maureen and Larry
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I changed the little guy's name to Raja (PAWS name Saja) -
which means king in hindi (my language). He's doing fine. He has lost a little
weight which he needed to do. Here is a picture of him. He's so hyper
still, but he's getting better. Thanks for checking up on him.
- Sangeeta
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Cisco is doing great. She is adapting well to her new home
and to her little sister. The whole extended family came over to meet her after
she arrived and everyone brought treats and toys to welcome her to our family.
- Mario and Melissa, Cisco and Arwen
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Beck is currently operating under the alias Carmel Fuzz. A
tough name for a former alley cat. He cuddles with a little toy lamb, sleeps
under the covers with us at night and takes baths/showers whenever someone
leaves the door open. All is well! I've attached a picture and I'm
always referring people to PAWS. Thanks for keeping Fuzz safe for us!
- Marguerite St. Clare
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Nika is doing fine. She is beautiful and smart. She loves
her older brother - Chewy. We changed her name for Meika. We love
her very, very much.
- Julita
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Snuggles (AKA Grace) is the sweetest dog. She has never met
a person or a dog that she does not like. We are thrilled with her and consider
ourselves so fortunate to have adopted her. We thank PAWS getting her to us.
Attached is a photo of this superb creature.
- Diane
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Danny is doing just fine and we kept his name. We love him!
- Sara
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We brought Cash home from PAWS and as soon as he came into
our house and was released from his carrier, he made himself right at home. Cash
has been a wonderful addition to our family. He tolerates a LOT of attention
from our 9 year old triplets! He is an absolute dream; a cat with a
somewhat peculiar and very sweet nature. Cash now has a very good life, and our
lives are better with him in our family! The attached photo shows Cash in
the lap of luxury with Victoria. Thank you, PAWS!
Sincerely,
Linda Sorin
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We have re-named Chappy. His new name is Jackson and he has
been a great addition to our family. He LOVES getting attention from everybody
and anybody, is very friendly and loves playing with other dogs. He goes to
daycare 2 times a week and when he comes home, he is so exhausted. We are just
happy to be able to adopt a great dog like Jackson. We will definitely go back
to Paws in the future when we decide to get another dog.
Thank you,
Michelle Antolak
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Smeagol has settled in very well. I kept his name the
same because he responds to it. Things have worked out very well with my
other cat, Molly and him. He likes looking out the windows and getting a
sun bath while enjoying the view. He is affectionate and playful. He
is so sweet and I'm so glad I have him. Thanks to everyone at PAWS who
volunteers and works there. You all are exceptional people.
- Mary
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Just wanted to write in and say that Eli (PAWS name Ralph)
is doing great! He chose me when I went to investigate the new adoption center.
I was there the day it opened to see the facility as I am a PAWS volunteer.
However, when I came across my excited little ball of black hair, I just
couldn't leave by myself. Eli came home nervous and severely matted due to
neglect, but he's since gotten a makeover and acts like a brand new dog! You can
see his handsome eyes that were once barely discernible. He's loving our walks
around the neighborhood, and the occasional piece of sausage. We're looking
forward to our first airplane ride home for Christmas! I attached a photo of him
with my other family dog, Cuddles.
Happy Holidays!
Melissa and Eli
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Claus's name is Erwin now. He seems
really happy here. He's affectionate and playful, enjoys napping in our
windowsills, and rests on my lap while I'm reading. I absolutely love him!
Sincerely,
Nicky
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Hello to everyone at PAWS!
Just a few weeks ago we met little Mya and fell instanly in love. Watching
her learn and grow has been such a special adventure, and we never couldhave
imagined how much joy she would bring to our lives! Thank you!!!
Lindsay & Adam
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Tabitha is such a wonderfully tempered kitten. She is
active, talkative, and playful but also just loves to curl up and take a nap.
She loves to jump in the rabbit's cage when I'm feeding the rabbit (which is why
she is in a cage in the picture). Tabitha definitely has a very distinctive
personality and her likes/dislikes are shown all the time. I'm so happy that I
adopted her and don't think I could have found a better fit for me. Thank you so
much!
- Kelly Paulett
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Henry (PAWS named Cubbie) is doing great. He was a pretty
nervous guy when we adopted him but he is making a lot of progress. He still
gets a little nervous around strangers but feels comfortable around us. He loves
to play with his sister Sprinkles, the Jack Russell Terrier. They like to run
around the yard together and go for long walks. Thanks again for Henry.
Megan and Ray
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Thank you for the follow up. We adopted Cozy and
Jelly (Jelly's name changed to Rosie, Cozy stayed the same-very
fitting).
Thanks for everything.
- Mark
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Thank you so much for the
wonderful puppy. His name was "Ducky" now he is called Bongo.
He is adjusting well to his new home. He has gained some weight and his coat is
filling in. He is the sweetest little thing!!!
- Molly
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Well, Urkel is doing just fine. We have changed his name to
Buckley, and he seems to be getting used to our apartment. He sleeps with us at
night, and does whatever he feels like doing during the day. He likes other
people too. He likes fresh water from the tub faucet even though we give him
fresh water everyday. Thanks again, we love our cat!
- John and April
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This is Ella. You knew her as Honey.
- Tabitha Rodman
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Francesca (now Fresca) has made herself right at home. She
spends most of her days perched on the windowsill checking things out - she's
quite the watch cat and loves to tell me all about her sightings! I'm including
a photo of her in one of her favorite spots. Many thanks to PAWS for all the
hard work you do to find homes for these great friends!
Best,
Kate Palm
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I adopted Lily (PAWS name Lauren). I must say first off,
that the facility and the staff were absolutely amazing. They made us feel at
home and helped us with all information we needed. They were kind and helpful,
it was a great experience. My little Lily is the one of the best decisions I
have made in my life. She is an absolutely wonderful puppy and she learns new
things everyday. Thank you Paws for rescuing her and bringing her into my life!
I know I will be seeing you all again soon....when Lily needs a brother or
sister! I love her so much!!!
Thanks again!
Francesca Pellegrino
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Bentley is doing just fine. He is starting to think he is a
human child.
- Brad
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 It's been a whirlwind month for the two kittens we adopted, Ukko & Jadwiga
(PAWS names Milton & Ramona). Little
Jadwiga (or 'Vigga', as we call her) is just a plain lovable and a crazy fur
ball. She's got limitless energy, and will follow either of us wherever we go --
especially if it's the kitchen. Ukko has discovered all the perfect spots for
 napping, and is very affectionate around us or any of our guests. Their favorite
activity is to sit on the windowsill, and watch the daily life in Chicago.
- J. & Steph
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I have changed Sanders name to Baby Tony. He's great. He's
very mischievous at times but that's how they all are. He's very sweet and
snuggly. Thank you so much for your help.
- Anna Horona
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Hello! Just an update on Irwin. He has a new brother, who we
rescued a few months ago, named Strider, and they are best of pals!! I just
wanted to thank you guys again for bringing him into my life! I can't imagine it
without him! Here is a recent snapshot of "my boys!"
Thanks again!
Connie, Adam, Irwin, & Strider
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Joey (PAWS name Herbie) has become one
of the family. He is playful and a delight to have around. He and Polo our toy
fox play all day. He thinks he is a lap dog with his gangly legs and deer like
build it's really kind of funny. He a character and loved very much.
- Liz DeBoni
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Cedric and Russell are quite happy in their
new home. It didn't take them long at all to get comfy in my favorite chair.
Russell is always wherever I am, and if you can't find Cedric he's probably on
top of a bookshelf. Thanks so much for saving these guys and giving me a chance
to share their company.
- Cheryl Koester
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I've got an update on Momma, now known as Janie Jones, for
you. Janie is doing great in her new home. She is the sweetest cat I have
ever met and is the perfect lap cat, jumping right into my lap anytime I am
sitting on the couch or at my computer desk. In fact, that is where she is
sitting right now as I write this email. She has been a terrific addition to my
home and I can't imagine life without her now. I can't thank the friendly
staff at PAWS enough for all their help in making sure I found the perfect cat.
- Brad Obermeyer
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Titus (PAWS name Trooper) is a real character. He is a true
lap cat, a real sweetheart, and a total love bug. He gets along with all the
animals in our house. We think that he is more the alpha dog than any of our
dogs. He keeps all of them in line and is the king of the couch. My other cat,
Misha, and him get along pretty well. She's still kind of being a brat but will
play with him often. We would like to thank you so very much for saving him and
allowing us to adopt him. He is a real blessing and I couldn't have asked for a
better cat to adopt.
Thank you,
The Blizniaks (Bill and Dana & Sam, 3; Misha, 5; Titus, 2; Dino, 3; and Deja 2)
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We are so happy that Katie (PAWS name Precious) came into
our lives on the opening day of the Clybourn shelter. My 9- and 10-year old
daughter and son fell in love with "Precious" instantly. She's loving life with
her adopted "big sister" Rosy. Katie truly is "precious" and now we can't
imagine life without her.
With Gratitude,
Kirsten, Liam, Erin and Jonas Maxwell
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Hi! I just wanted to send a little update on Christopher (formerly
Christoff), who I adopted in June. He's an adorable little furball who
loves to cuddle with me and always lets me know what's on his mind (he LOVES
to talk!). He and my other cat Henry get along very well. They like to chase
each other around the apartment and also give each other licking baths.
Christopher also has a very healthy appetite and is just as sweet and
entertaining as he can be.
- Jennifer Krasula
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We wanted to let you know that Dutch (PAWS name Tyson) is
doing well and has adjusted handsomely to our family. It feels as though he has
always been with us. We take almost daily trips to Pup Town dog park and have a
large roster of friends there. Dutch is the most well behaved, affectionate, and
adorable little guy we can imagine. We could not thank PAWS enough for bringing
us together.
Sincerely,
Courtney, Colter, and Dutch
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Things are going great with Bobo. He has become our
best friend, in addition to with our other PAWS kitty, Carol. I
attached a photograph taken of him. I kept his name but more often call him Bobo
Kitty.
Thank you again!
- Emily
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I have renamed Count Chocula, Gianni. We are doing great as
you can tell in the pictures. He loves his playmate Dackel, the dog in the
picture. Gianni has grown quite a personality and talks a lot, but that's
probably because I talk to him excessively. He loves everyone that comes to
visit and they love him. We are well on our way to many, many happy memories
together.
- Anne
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As promised, we are sending you some pictures of Oliver (PAWS name
Larry). Oliver is doing very well . He respond to his name and some
commands like sit, come, stay, etc. Right now we are taking obedient class with
him. My daughter is very happy to have him around her all the time. We'll keep
in touch.
- The Channins
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Avie & Gordie are doing great in their new
home. I'm sending along a cute pic. :)
- Julietta
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Berry is now named and answering to Tula (too-lah). This is a fun name
to say to her in a sing-song voice. She is the official head of the household,
running
the show and often annoying Rosie (another Paws alumni). She is
adorable and into everything. Sweet natured, but a fiesty, "card-carrying"
calico. She is much loved!!!
I have also attached a picture of Rosie - in her
favorite position, just "hanging out" while keeping an eye out for any sneak
attacks from Tula.
- Tressa Pankovits
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Hudson (formerly Corbin) is doing very well! Hudson gets
compliments every day on walks on how cute he is and how much he has grown....he
no longer gets comments on how big his head is! He is very smart and very
curious....but is practicing being a gentleman. He loves his red wool blanket,
kong, nylabone toys, car rides, and most of all his new family! I have
attached a recent picture of Hudson.
- Carla
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I adopted Tallulah (PAWS name Teeny) almost a year ago. I
couldn't believe I found her, and I am thankful to this day that she is in my
life. She is the most intelligent, friendly, sweet and healthy cat I have ever
seen. She is docile and playful and trusting and silly all wrapped up in one
adorable little package. We have a deep understanding of each other, and she
knows that my touch and scent and voice mean trust and love. I can't thank PAWS
enough for providing me with the perfect match that I've found in my wonderful
little furry soul mate. Thank you, PAWS!
- Dana Hildreth
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I wish you could see Mellow now. He is a brave dog and now
is in-touch with his herding self. He is certain to get me to bed before 11pm
each night. No one strays with Mello along. He is fiercely loyal, knows who
belongs to his herd, is puppy playful, and would walk all day just to be petted
and told what a wonderful friend he is to us. Not a day goes by without us
saying what a wonderful companion he is. Thanks for bringing Mello into our
lives!
Best Wishes,
Troy
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Hi PAWS! Here is a recent picture of Jonas (PAWS name Kernel).
Jonas became immediate best friends with his new big sister, Maizie and they are
now inseparable. Maizie would like to express her thanks to PAWS for her new
little brother (even though he chews on her legs).
THANKS PAWS!
- Erica, Vince & Maizie
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We permanently adopted Tyson on September 8. He was our
foster pet and we instantly fell in love with his gentle, yet goofy personality.
Although he came to us with a broken leg, he is doing very well now. Our long
walks make for great exercise! What a beautiful soul he has.
- Kimberly
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Here are Lovey and brother/playmate, Rocky, lounging on the
waterbed!
- Candy
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Here is a photo of Mikey and Molly.
They were 8 weeks old when got them from PAWS. They have been to doggy
training and did okay, although Molly still likes to pull on her walks. Mike
developed knee problems in both rear legs at 6 months old, but after successful
surgery on both knees he is doing just fine. We can't thank PAWS enough
for two wonderful pets. We recommend you to all our friends that may be looking
for a dog or cat.
- George and Shirley Graves
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Yaddi (PAWS name Pogo) is the best dog ever!! He loves to
snuggle and watch "Dancing with the Stars" with us. He is a well travelled
little guy. He comes with us to the Lake of the Ozarks where he lays out by the
lake and enjoys the sun and nice breeze. Yaddi came from the north side of
Chicago to St. Louis where he is now a Cardinals fan and sports his jersey every
time they play. Thanks PAWS for such a great companion.
- The Hoffmans
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Here is a pic of the two cuties - Ferris Mueller and
Tip. They seem to have become the best of friends. Ferris is still
named Ferris but Tip has been renamed Flash. They are both healthy, doing well
and bouncing off the walls as you would expect young cats to do. I'm very happy
that they have gotten so close.
- Mark
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We have changed Cody's name to Truman. He is doing great, he
is certainly a lot of fun and fits just right into our family.
Thanks a bunch,
Jane Wharton
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Lotus is doing great. We changed his name to Brooklyn since
we both recently moved from New York. I recently introduced him to my mom's
Schnauzer. He's a lot older so Brooklyn was a little too playful for him. Here
is a picture.
Thanks,
Mia
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Chance's new name is Gunther. He has been wonderful and is
doing really well in his new home. He goes for a lot of walks and loves playing
fetch at the park. He is finishing up his training class in a few weeks and
loves to learn. I've attached a pic of Gunther with his friend Max. I couldn't
be happier with him and think he is happy with his new family too.
Thanks,
Stefanie Haller
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Willy is a great dog - - other than a GREAT streak of
stubbornness and desire to steal food from the table & countertops. He is
training us to not leave edibles out unsupervised. On more than one
occasion, my son says, "I love Willy", and one of my daughters has stated more
than once, "Willy completes our family". I believe the above gives an overall
"thumbs up" for Willy.
Thanks,
Anne Mulvaney
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Zipper is doing great! We actually re-named her Pepper, and
couldn't be happier about our decision to adopt. So far she loves the
doggie beach and "puptown" park. Thanks for checking in.
- Katie and Kevin Flynn
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We love our new member of the family, now named Burt (PAWS name Tommy).
He is doing very well - hungry, curious, playful and incredibly sweet. We've set
him up with a chair by our front window which is excellent for bird watching. We
were incredibly impressed with the new PAWS adoption center and the people
working there. Everyone there must be so proud of the great work they are doing.
We will continue to be supporters. We are very happy with our new friend.
- Dawn and David Jones
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Here's a pic of Hoss (now known as Harry) with his "brother"
Al who is also a PAWS alum. He's a great dog!
- Jackie
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The cats are great. We've renamed them from Chuck and
Buck to Comet and Nas respectively. They often sleep with us at
night, and love to play. In addition, congratulations on your move, and
hope the new location is going well.
- Max and Ashley
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Salem is doing very very well. He's put on some weight (he
was kind of skinny when I got him) and he has one of the nicest personalities
I've ever seen in a cat. He gets along with everyone, and even allows guests to
have a spot on his couch. Here is a photo of him stretching.
Thanks again,
Ken James
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Things are going great with Duncan. The name has remained
the same, and he is loving life chasing butterflies and running on the beach.
The new facility is fantastic. Almost makes me wish I were a dog. . .
With kind regards,
Robert Schlyer
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The kittens are just fantastic! We've actually named
Baby Girl Daisy, and the name fits her well. George
is pretty mischievous - he likes to sneak into things and hide, and then jump
out when you least expect it. Daisy is a little quieter, and stands by and
watches George get into all sorts of business. The kittens also love to play
together, running around and tumbling about (usually in the wee hours of the
morning.) They're both growing nicely, though it seems like George is going to
be a larger cat then Daisy. We love our kittens!
Thanks muchly,
Jeremy and Alex
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Scout is doing good. His name now is Harry Winston
Churchill. He's doing really great! He's gotten a little chubby and
is quite the trouble maker but we love him anyway.
Sincerely,
Jessica Fitzgerald
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Calvin (PAWS name Bernard) is doing well. Thanks for
checking in.
- Melissa
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We are doing great with Khaki. She has adapted well to her
new home!
- Dave and Abe
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Iceland and Trummie (now Judy) are doing
great. Iceland is the spark plug of the two, she seems to never stop, while Judy
is the more affectionate one. They have great personalities that are only
getting stronger (and more defined) by the day. They are a wonderful addition to
our family and we can't thank you enough for helping us bring them into our
lives.
Thanks again,
Alex M. Langenfeld
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Things are going great with Lucy (PAWS name Dixie). We're
loving the process of getting to know her better. I've attached a photo.
Thanks for checking in!
- Dina
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Kara is doing just great. She is very lovable and
loves to kiss people. My son was in from college last weekend and attached
is a photo of the two of them playing in the backyard.
- Lada Plumtree
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Three and a half years later, Bea and Opie
are still the sweetest dogs ever. They spend almost every moment together,
playing or cuddling. They seem to love everyone (human and dog) they see. We
couldn't ask for better dogs.
Thanks again!
- Katie & Semih Aslan
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We wanted to give you an update on Judy. She is doing
fantastic. She gets along great with her canine step-sister, Kodi and her canine
cousins, Trixie and Sheila. Judy has the sweetest disposition and we feel
fortunate that we were able to adopt her. As you can see by her photo Judy has
taken permanent residence on our bed and sleeps with us every night. We love and
adore Judy! We can not imagine a life without Judy and thank PAWS for bringing
us together.
- Sherry, Mike & family
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Bailey is doing great, attached is a picture of him. He
likes finding little nooks to rest in like my closet or under the dinning table
and chairs like in the photo. He is such a sweet cat. I kept his name the same
and he gets along great with my other cat, Pinkerton.
Thanks,
Nancy
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Meika is doing very well! She has adjusted well to her new
home and we just love her. She's such a sweetie! She loves to go for long walks
and she loves to be groomed. She just loves to be pampered and fussed over.
Meika now lives with three cats who are still adjusting to her. Meika just wants
to sniff them and give them kisses, but the cats are still a little nervous
around her. They are staying separated for now. They'll warm up to each other in
time. Meika is simply the best dog. Every time I take her for a walk,
people comment on what a beautiful girl she is. We're so happy to have her in
our family. Thanks, PAWS!
- Sandy & Jeff Dorrian
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Smokey is great! She loves to tackle our feet in bed,
sprint around the condo, sit in front of the TV for hours on end and put her
little paw prints all over the furniture and kitchen appliances. She also has
a habit of tackling and wrestling with our other PAWS adoptee cat Jinny
and annoying our lab Mickey. Smokey has made our lives more fun and is a great
companion for Jinny, who has been showing her motherly character for the kitten.
We love her very much and can't imagine our home without her. Thanks for
bringing her into our family!
- Chad Hopkins and Emily Augé
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I adopted Lucy (PAWS name Fizzie) and she is the best thing
that has ever happened to me! Lucy is so sweet and very devoted to me. I'm
so lucky to have her. She is up to 35 LBS and in training now.
- Nancy Sterling
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Wayne's doing great and settling in nicely. Thanks!
- Jennifer Vimarco
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Miley (PAWS name Goldie) is doing great in her new home. She
doesn't realize that for a 5 month old puppy she is pretty big so when she jumps
on you she almost knocks you down!! She is the most perfect dog we could have
hoped to adopt. She is getting ready for her first Bears game and she loves
wearing her jersey. Thanks PAWS for bringing Miley into our lives!!!
- Trisha and Don
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Gulliver is doing wonderfully. He's happy and loving.
Everyone who meets him raves about how beautiful and friendly he is. He loves to
be around people, especially visitors. One of his favorite places is in the
window sill (of course), and he loves watching the squirrels running along the
cables on the outside of the building next door. There's also a cat in the
apartment next door; so they will sit in their windows and meow at each other.
So cute.
- Isaac and Gulliver
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Angelica (PAWS name Tara) is doing great. She and Valentino
are very in love. They are a blast to watch play. Our little girl is really
growing up. I attached a photo of them playing, they are always waiting to see
who's attacking first. Usually Angelica gets the upper hand.
Pam
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Mink (aka Ellie) is doing great! I adore her, and she has
fit in quite nicely with the rest of the brood here. She gets to see her
brother, Jake (aka Spock), regularly as my boyfriend adopted
him, too. They love to wrestle in the backyard and then curl up together at
night when it's time to sleep. Here is a pic of her and Spock on my back deck.
Her ear still stands up straight, although one day I woke up and it was laying
down. It bounced back up by the end of the day!
Thanks again for checking in!
Rebecca
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Attached is a new photo of Muffy. Enjoy!
- Linda Kingsley
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Just wanted to send you a recent picture of myself in my new
home. My mistress Ginny didn't like the name Mazey and said I
should have a more fitting name. Since I like her to give me a lot of kisses and
hugs and also because she's Italian, she has given me the name "Bella" since I'm
full of amore! I love being held by her like a baby as I rest my head and front
paws on her shoulder. That's all for now, think I'm going to go look out of the
window and watch the birds in the garden and when I get sleepy I'll just take a
kitty-nap on the couch.
Luv & Licks,
Bella Di Nucci
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Two years ago, my boyfriend and I adopted two cats from your
center on Clark - Simba and Nala (now known as
Terry and Tamsin). They're truly wonderful
companions.
- Chelsea
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 Chuckles
(left) is doing great since I adopted him from PAWS! As you can see from the
picture, he has a new girlfriend named Frankie and it took them all of one day
to get along. After knowing Chuckles since last fall as a volunteer at the CAC,
I couldn't imagine changing his name because it somehow fits him. Anyone who
knew Chuckles at the CAC wouldn't know he's the same cat. He is a great example
of an animal that truly needed to be in a home to come out of his shell. I
encourage anyone who is hesitant about adopting a shy cat to think twice because
it could be a completely different animal once you get them home. I look forward
to many more years with Chuckles!
- Missy
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Thank you so much for choosing us to adopt
Oliver! Oliver has added so much joy to our life and we
hopewe've added as much to his - by his belly rub requests. We have had so
much fun getting to know Oliver and look forward to having a long life together
as a family. Thanks again for all you did to take care of Oliver!
Sincerely,
Katie, Doug and Oliver
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Nilla has been bugging us to write you and
thank you for saving her from last year. She had it tough for a while, living on
the streets, scared of everything, and such a little thing!
She wants us to tell you she is happy, healthy and
loving life. And we want to thank you as well for saving our girl! We can't
imaginelife without her!
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Cammy has three "big brothers"
who indulge her and let her boss them around. She purrs longer and more often
than most cats, and is extraordinarily softer and chubbier than the average 41/2
month old - which endears her even more to us!
- Patience
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 Hi!
Just wanted to let you know that Pete (PAWS name Toby) and
Snoopy (PAWS name Chili) are doing great. They are such sweet
and affectionate dogs. We attached pictures of their favorite activities. Snoopy
climbs to the top of everything, and Pete loves to play in the hose. Some of
their other favorite pastimes include wrestling, eating and playing with other
dogs in the park or at doggy daycare.
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Lanna is doing fantastic. I have changed her name, she is now Calypso.
- Nicole
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Three weeks ago, my boyfriend and I decided to adopt a
second cat for our apartment, to keep our current cat,
Yuki company. I went to the PAWS website and
immediately fell in love with little Sophie, a one year
old kitty who looked so sweet. It wasn't love at
first sight with Yuki and Sophie, but after a couple
of weeks, they started getting along and even gave
each other kisses. Sophie is just a delight and
brings youthful energy to our home.
Thank you,
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Pugsley and Chelsea are adapting quite well. In fact they have
managed to turn everything into a new toy for themselves. Their favorite toys
are paper bags, fake mice, and feather teasers. We couldn't have received a
better pair of kittens, it was a perfect match! Thanks for the following
up with them. I have attached a picture of the two in front of the window,
one of their favorite napping spots.
Thanks again,
Tracy Donoghue & Greg Campbell
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Wolfie came into my life as a foster cat and, after two months together,
I just couldn't let him go. He has since moved with me back into my family home
and has flourished in family life. Wolfie is completely unrecognizable as the
silent, meek little cat I began fostering back in May! Thank you, PAWS, for
bringing this little angel into all of our lives!
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Hello PAWS! Just wanted to send an update on Sophie (PAWS name Lulu).
Sophie loves coming along on our many trips to Michigan and chasing after birds
on the beach. Her puppy cousins keep her busy teaching her
to swim and she digs every chance she gets! She has been such a joy for us with
her great loving personality - even our cat is starting to love her. Thanks
again
- Lindsey and Brad
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Gwyn and her brother Felix are
doing great. They were spayed and neutered have recovered nicely from their
surgery. They also received their last set of kitten vaccinations. Attached is a
picture for your album. Thanks,
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Clove is doing just fine. We have renamed
her Chloe, and she is just a doll. Some of the neighborhood kids come over
to play with her almost every day --she's very popular! She's learning to
get along with our 10-year-old cat, Buster. Usually they do just fine, although
every now and then Chloe can't figure out why the cat doesn't want to be licked
and doesn't respond well to her bouncing. I guess her doggie charms aren't
exactly a universal language, but sometimes they seem pretty close!-
Kaylea
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Here is a picture of Maddie, new name
"SPIRIT". She is doing wonderful here. I don't believe she could be happier, she
smiles all the time, and we love her dearly. Again thank you for our wonderful
companion & friend.
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Sophie (PAWS name Josephine) is doing
really well! We absolutely love and adore her. Her latest achievement: she has
learned to 'say hi' to our guests by giving her paw and shaking their hand.
She continues to play with her pal Charlie (also a PAWS alum) - here they
are at the end of a serious play date. Thank you again for helping us find
her!- Susa & Alex
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Here is a recent photo of Krush (PAWS name
Chantilly Lace). As you can see she has turned into a pretty lady-cat. She
is a really great addition to our life. Thank you,
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Hi, Marney is doing fine. We have started
our second class session. She is a challenge to train, but I'm sure she's smart
and can do it. I am hoping to do agility with her too, as it would fit her
personality. I have really never had such a cuddly dog. She is also proving to
be therapeutic for my senior dogs too!
- Amy
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Sashie has a new name - Buckley. He is
very playful and very loving to everyone that he meets. We are so happy that he
loves us just as much as we love him! I think his expression in the
picture speaks for itself - as if he is saying "I've found my forever home and
I'm not leaving!". Please send our thanks to all the PAWS staff that helped us
with our adoption. Sincerely,
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Hi! I just wanted to update you on Irwin.
I adopted him on April 1st, and he is doing great! A few days after he came
home, he came out of his shell and hasn't gone back. He loves to run around with
me in the yard and run away from my crawling 9 month old nephew! He is
graduating from obedience training this week, he is really doing well. He is a
wonderful addition to my family! Thanks again!
- Connie & Irwin
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Comet is doing great. We changed his name
to Buddha when we adopted him. He's been extremely playful and well-trained --
overall, hard to imagine the place without him now. Thank you and your
organization for all your help. - Fred |
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Everybody is doing great. These two are just the
best cats, very friendly and loving, they are perfect. We renamed them both the
long
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is Domingo and the short hair is Vince (PAWS names Trenton & Berkley)..
Have a nice day,
Bryan
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Indiana Jones-Carini (PAWS name Fozzy) is
fantastic! He enjoys long walks on the beach, chasing birds, and sleeping. He's
also really into waving and high-fiving us while pointing us in the direction of
the nearest treat! We love him so much that we're thinking he might need a
companion sometime soon! Here's Indy at one of his favorite activities!
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Just wanted to let you know that everything is
going great so far with Olivia. We decided to change her name to
something similar with less syllables, so her new name is Olive. We think it's a
cute name and it seems to fit her personality. Thank you for helping to make
this a wonderful experience for us, we are very excited and feel quite fortunate
to have Olive in our lives!
- Meg and Ed
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Here is a picture of Leo and Magglio (PAWS name
Junior). Magglio is a wonderful addition to the family and we love him
very much. He is affectionate, chatty, inquisitive, and full of energy. He and
Leo spend a lot of time chasing each other around; they also groom and nap
together. I truly appreciate all the time and energy you gave to help me
find the perfect cat! Sincerely,
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Well - it's coming up on the 2 year anniversary
of when we adopted Nola (PAWS name Bill) from your facility in October
2005. He has been the best pet we ever had and he is so loveable!! Although he
still hides when a thunderstorms rolls through, he has adjusted quite well over
the years. He now enjoys a spoiled life now - going to the groomers, getting
bones to chew and has a companion, another rescue pet, Roxie. Thank you PAWS for
being part of the Katrina pet rescue.- Jeannine, John & Kayla
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I adopted Tatey about two weeks ago after
seeing he was back on the website again. Tatey's love and sweet way has filled
my home door to door. He is adorable and I am so grateful to have him!
Thank you Paws for my boy!! - Terry
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Hello everyone! Just wanted to let everyone know that Moo and
Bit are doing great! Here are a few pictures to pass along.
- Allison
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Romeo is doing really well in his new
home. I did change his name though and his new name is Clark. I thought that was
more fitting since his new sister's name is Addison and the two of them have
quickly become best buds. Addison, my two year old Tortie, has become a
completely new cat now that she has a friend to play with and keep her company!
He has been a wonderful addition to our family, very sweet and affectionate, and
I thank you again for all of the great work you do.
Thanks again,
Rachelle
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Trapper's new name is Rocky and he is a
great addition to our family. He is so smart & loyal to the kids it is
ridiculous - he is a built in babysitter. He gets along great with our 2 cats
who have taught him how to climb on our window ledge, sunbathe, and watch people
in the park. He also walks along the back of our couch and tries to use their
scratch post, I think he thinks he is a cat!! I am so happy to have him as part
of our family!! Thank You PAWS for bringing us together!! - The Kappel
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To all the wonderful people at PAWS who gave us
our kitty,Ringo, now named Tag, is a wonderful kitty and we love him
so very much. He has settled into the routine of the house and acts like he owns
the place - which of course, he does.
We will take care of him and love him for the rest of his life. Thank you for
all your work for Tag and the thousands of other animals who would not be alive
without you.
- Rebecca Norman
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Hello to everyone at PAWS Chicago! We wanted to thank you for such a wonderful
experience and to let you know that the mastiff mix we adopted, Guinness
"Dudley" Lohman (formerly Dudley) is doing wonderful. We named him
Guinness in honor of adopting him the day before St. Patrick's Day. He follows
our 11 month old mix, Caesar, around and they play all the time. He is adorable
and we love him so much. Thank you for everything you do. - Allison, Adam,
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I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone at PAWS
for our new addition. Ethan's new name is Gus and he is great. He went in
for his first check up with our vet. The
pictures that I have attached are of Gus with his big
sister, Lady (8 years old). She treats him as if he were
her son. I have another dog, Goldie (2 ½ years old) and she
and Gus have a great time in our big yard. They play very
nice together. Thanks again for all of your help and for Gus!!
- Amarilis Dyszczakowski
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Wanted to drop you a quick line to let you know that Soleil (adopted as Molly
in February) is doing wonderfully. Her days are pretty full, with a busy
schedule of napping, taking long walks, playing with her toys and posing for her
adoring parents' cameras. There's even been some talk about finding a sibling
now that we have a big new house. I'll keep you posted...
- Paul
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We adopted Cupcake in May (her name is now Mikki). She was a bit of a
handful at first, just being a puppy and getting used to her new home. We did
some intensive training with her
and that made a big difference. She is great with all the kids, and is gentle
with all children she meets as well. She's doing great, and we are very
appreciative to Paws for the adoption opportunity and the professionalism we
experienced with you
during the process.
Best regards,
Suzanne Muchin
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Hi! Just wanted to check in. Sagan (PAWS name Macy) is doing great! She
is around eight months old now and just completed class.
She is amazingly smart, loves to train, and is one of the most kind
hearted, fun dogs I have ever met. Thanks so much to PAWS for bringing her into
my life. I cannot imagine being without her.- Tracie Mayfield
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Angelica (formerly Tara) is doing great. My 11 month old Valentino is in
love with her (as am I) and a great big brother. They hit it off in about 1 hour
after they met. I think they are soul mates and Val couldn't be happier to have
a little friend. They chase and play with each other constantly. Valentino can
hardly take his eyes off of her for one second. I'm glad that it worked out so
well and surprised also.
Thanks,
Pam
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Tabitha is such a burst of energy!!!! She loves watching TV,
is very curious about computers, and is so friendly. I think my boyfriend and
all my friends are hooked. She is getting along really well with her sister
Thumper (the bunny). She actually has been laying by Thumper's cage and trying
to eat with Thumper.
- Kelly
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