Category Archives: 2011

Zachary’s Happy Ending Story

Dear Furry and Human Friends, Mom thought I should write the story of how I found my forever home.  So I wanted to let you know that 2011 was a chaotic year with many adjustments and challenges. One of those … Continue reading

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Buddy’ Transformation

As we read the many happy endings stories that are generated monthly through ESRA’s efforts, we usually find ourselves looking at a beautiful Springer in the loving arms of a new forever family.  And a happy ending is the accomplishment … Continue reading

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Buddy’s Story in Pictures

My Story in Photos… I don’t remember anything about my life prior to rescue except that it must not have been very happy.  This is a picture of me on the day that ESRA rescued me.  My coat was in … Continue reading

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Leena’s new life

Just a quick note on the new addition to our family. Her name is Leena and she is a five year old English Springer Spaniel (with her tail intact…. YEA!!). Leena came to us by way of English Springer Rescue … Continue reading

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The Life of Riley

One day I received a call from a local rescue here in Tampa Bay. There was a sweet, young boy with a handsome full tail at one of their foster homes in a county north of Tampa. “Riley” had been … Continue reading

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Annie’s magnificent new life

Back in January we were contacted about an abandoned springer in the Mobile, Al  area.  She was left alone in a fenced area with no food or water. Randy Moore of Montgomery saw her face and could not resist it.  … Continue reading

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Dylan’s New Beginnings

Dylan had spent two years with his family and was called Demon. They left him at a shelter saying that they had allergies and couldn’t keep him anymore. He stayed there for 3 months before ESRA was contacted.  Connie Vice picked him … Continue reading

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Mollie and her new Mom

Kathryn Walton has always had springers and just recently lost her best friend Rose. She applied to adopt and was approved, so when pups Mollie and Meg went on the website she knew the time was right.  She adopted Mollie and renamed her … Continue reading

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Jewel’s slick ruse

Jewel was in a shelter in Mobile, Al.  She put on her best springer face and sent her picture to ESRA.  She convinced everyone she was a springer puppy so she made it out of the shelter thanks to Kim Matthews, Patty Howell, Tammy … Continue reading

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Buddy’s Story

Buddy was left in a shelter in south Alabama, obviously neglected, underweight and a total mess.  Amy Replogle helped get him vetted and then he moved to Sandra Storm for foster care.  Sandra was a little hesitant as Buddy was … Continue reading

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