Max

Max came to rescue very thin.  It seemed one reason for his condition was his teeth being badly infected, sore and missing.  He also suffered from other infections.  Max didn't know what to do with a comfortable bed, a toy or a bone.

As Max began to feel better, he discovered toys and bones and even learned how to play ball.  This was all such fun for him, but it became clear that what he wanted most was to belong to someone.  Every time someone would come to visit, Max would bring them a bone or his ball.  He would be on his best behavior and do anything they asked.

The day that Jim and Amanda came to see him was the best day of Max's life.  They fell in love with him and he with them.  Max now goes for long walks with his very own people.  And, he sleeps comfortably at the end of their bed.

Billie

Mugsy

Stella

Stella is a puppy mill survivor. When Stella came to rescue, she was very small and underweight.  She suffered from severe urinary infections and lack of nutrition.  She was so unsociable that when someone would pet her, Stella would freeze--being touched appeared to be unexpected and frightening.  Since Stella's health issues had gone on for such a long time without treatment, it is expected that she will require a special diet for her lifetime.

Medical attention and lots of love made Stella a new woman!  She loved her new found freedom and to play in the grass, but she loved belly rubs best of all.  In addition, when Stella met the family she wanted, she gave them no choice.  Stella asked to sit on her lap and didn't get off for the entire visit.  Without question, Stella had picked her family.

Stella is healthy, gaining weight and, best of all, has belly rubs anytime she wants them...

Shorty

Shorty came from a dog-breeding mill.  In spite of the typical health issues that we see in dogs who come from this environment i.e. infections, lack of nutrition, no social skills, etc., Shorty had a most appealing sweet nature.  The (Frenchie loving) vet who performed the required surgical procedures on Shorty recognized his sweet nature and could not resist him.  With the doctor's desire to have a Frenchie and Shorty's sweetness, they were made for each other!

Shorty, now in good weight, infection free and loving every minute of his socialization, is having a wonderful life.  Shorty assists his new family at the vet clinic and on days off, he loves to help run errands with his Dad the doctor!