Jabba

I adopted my dog Finch from CARE in October '09 and just wanted to express my respect and gratitude to you all (better late than never!) Finchy, formerly Jabba, comes to work with me at the animal hospital 4 days a week which he loves! He just adore other dogs, the bigger, the better! He is even warming up to some men now, he has really come out of his shell! He loves a good, long walk and had his first visit to the beach last week. He is also more than happy to curl up for an afternoon nap. His sweet little brown face lights up my day every time I see him and I am eternally grateful to everyone who had a hand in helping him find his way to me! ~ Dina

Leonidas

Leonidas' family got rid of him when their other large dog attacked their small dog. Leonidas had nothing to do with it, but they didn't want him anymore. He was taken in by foster parents who gave him love, good nutrition, and treatment for his dry itchy skin.

When his new family saw Leonidas on the CARE website, they knew he was the one. They had just lost their beloved Rottie who they rescued in Germany 7 years ago. The 5 year old little girl is scared of dogs, even a teacup Chihuahua - all except for her Rottie. When she saw Leonidas on our website, she told her mom that he was the one she wanted to be their dog. When they first met, she wasn't too sure about him. But, once he was home, she was cuddling with him in no time. It's no wonder. Leonidas is a rare gem. He loves everyone, people, other dogs, even tiny kittens. This gentle giant has found his forever home!

Charmaine

MeeMee & Brandon - BFFs

Charmaine and her littermates came to us very sick kittens. They were all just babies loaded down with parasites. Charmaine was especially shy and scared. With TLC in foster care, she got healthy and began to come out of her shell. Now, she has a new name - "MeeMee", a new outlook on life, and a home of her own with her best friend, 6yo Brandon!

It was love at first sight for these two; a truly happy ending!

MeeMee's littermates have also been adopted into loving forever homes.

Izzy

Layla's new dad writes:

I thought I would send you a quick update on Izzy (she goes by Layla now). I couldn't imagine a better puppy. Layla is doing great! She's a hyper puppy but with the exception of maybe 5 days she's gone on a 30 minute to an hour walk every day since I got her. I joke around and say that she has 2 modes Crazy Hyper and Sleepy Sweet Mode. She was housebroken within the first month. She took to crate training real well and only barked in her crate the first week. Training her has gone well she will sit, lie down, shake and roll over. Teaching her stay has been tough but she listens most of the time. When I first got her she was pretty shy but now she is very affectionate and loves everybody. She is always wanting attention!

Layla and her littermates were found on the side of a road with a cooler of food when they were young pups. Two of the litter were DNA-tested, and both came back with German Shepherd Dog and Labrador Retriever in their mix.

Allie (CL)

Caileigh (previously known as Allie) spent the first 2 years of her life on a chain. Most dogs who are chained like this are severely damaged and take years to rehabilitate. Not Caileigh! She is a testament to the resiliency of dogs and their ability to overcome adversity. Caileigh left that life behind her and hasn't looked back! She is now living in New Hampshire with a doggie and kitty playmate. Unlike her days of imprisonment on a chain, Caileigh now enjoys free romps in the snow with her canine friend Murphy!