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Happy Endings

Just a few of the many successful adoption this year, thanks to our
wonderful group of volunteers:

August 30, 2008

Sydney has been adopted !

Sydney and her sibling were found by a good Samaritan in horrible condition on the side of the road. Unfortunately her sibling did not survive, but thanks to the wonderful staff at Oakwood Animal Hospital, Sydney has bounced back completely.  She is a typical curious, energetic girl; she enjoys classical music on the radio and playing with lots of toys. She has begun her educational journey, learning housetraining, proper play, interaction with people and dogs, and (most importantly) how to wrap her family around her little paws!

Sydney was adopted on 8/30/08, and went home with her forever mom, Jeanne, who reports that they feel blessed to have been chosen for Sydney (even though her Springer brother, Chance, is still getting used to the idea).

Please click here for Sydney's Photo Gallery!


September 1, 2008

 Connor was adopted Sunday and now lives in the Atlanta area with another Springer and several children (Connor is laying down in the photo). Everyone is thrilled with the new arrangement, including Connor.

Connor was abandoned in rural Georgia; though he had a microchip it had never been registered so he could not be traced back to his family. When no one claimed him he came into foster care with ESRA about two weeks ago. He has wonderful manners, plays well with others, and was perfect in so many ways. With a full tail he could really show his enthusiasm, and his new Springer brother has a tail as well so they're a matching pair.

Connor was fostered by first-time foster mom Diane Cooper in Athens. Diane doesn't have a Springer herself (she has a King Charles Cavelier spaniel) but got interested in fostering through a neighbor who helps with a local rescue group and by stories about my fosters. She did wonderful with Connor. Way to go, Diane!

Diane Samdahl (the other Diane in Athens)

Please click here for Connor's Photo Gallery!


July 14, 2008

Sadie (Ginny) finds LOVE!

All, 

We adopted Sadie (aka Ginny) almost a month ago, and she is the belle of the ball at our home.  Sully and Sadie are like long lost friends running, swimming and barking at the postman.  Sully never did that before.  Sadie has this ability to multitask.  She can pop a squat to pee and turn her body in a 360 degree turn without breaking stream, just keeping everyone in her sites.  She is one wired Springer.  We love her dearly.

 


June 28, 2008

Rocky and his New Family!!

This is a cute photo from Rocky's dad Marcus.  He was formerly known as Judd and fostered by Janet Jackson in Hogansville, Ga.  Judd was totally untrained and Janet and Phyllis worked very hard with him as has Marcus and his family.  Here is the result.  Isn't he is handsome boy?

Millie

 


June 9, 2008

Maggie II (now Bella) finds her forever family!  You may recall, almost a month ago, there was a plea for a foster home for Maggie II.  Apparently she had some issues with the resident Springer at her foster home, so we needed a place with no other dogs, which is kind of tough to find in a group of rescue volunteers.  

While walking Maggie in my neighborhood, we met my neighbors Don & Patricia, and of course, their dog Tess (a flat coated retriever) came out to see what was going on.  Don and Patricia were so taken with Maggie that they asked if they could foster her, saying it would be a good test since they have a dog and a cat.

You guessed it – within 2 days they fell in love and asked if they could adopt her!

Their cat is named Maggie; and they said it got too confusing telling “Maggie to stop chasing Maggie around the house”; so they renamed her Bella – “because all the Queens of Spain were named Isabella”.  Well, Bella has settled in nicely with her new family and now Maggie the cat has 2 dogs that she bathes on a regular basis.  Bella is very smart and has quickly learned the rules of her new household.  She has also learned the joys of gardening.  Her new mom wrote:  “She really is a lovely little thing, happy and affectionate and no trouble.  We are so glad we got her.”

 The best part is that I get to see her a lot; and she remembers me and is always so excited to see me!

Sue Schroer

Please click here for Bella's Photo Gallery!


May 10, 2008

Marley is Home!!

Hi Nita.  I'd like to begin by letting you know that there are not enough happy words in the whole universe to describe our little Marley!  He is happiness, laughter, joy, sunshine, smiles, curiosity, mischief & love all wrapped up in a darling little package with a constantly wagging tail!  His pink, white & brown nose is ALWAYS leading the rest of him towards some new & delicious smell.  He loves lots & lots of hugs & kisses from everyone except Ralphy, Lexxy & Fluffy(ha,ha)  He already knows his name, has his most favorite toys (several of them) & is completely potty trained.  He loves to eat anything he can find outside, so he is never alone out there.  He loves to eat wires, wood tables & shoes of all kinds, so he is never alone inside, either.  He also loves to eat!  Loves his food, treats & toast in the morning...(sorry guys, but he loves it!)  Also, Cheerios!  Vet says it is OK.  In a nutshell, Marley is our happy, healthy son that we are truly blessed to have found.  P.S.  Did I mention how smart he is?  Dr. B. (his vet), even agrees!  Sincerely, Ron & Susan G

Please click here for Marley's Photo Gallery!

April 1, 2008

Sweetie's finally found her 'forever' home.

I think Bob fell in love all over again, and frankly it was a toss-up who was more anxious to keep her - my brother or my father!  I'm attaching a couple of photos of Bob and his dog.

Sweetie will now go to live up on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia, with lots of new smells and interesting birds and animals to chase. Looking at her now, it's hard to believe what a sick little girl she was.  Many thanks to you, to Leslie Paulsen and to the team at Crabapple Knoll for helping to care for this lovely - and loving - dog. 

Best,
Marilyn
 
 


February 2008

 Update on Ziggy (now Lucy)

Hi everyone,

Ziggy is doing so well! She has made herself right at home. She very much enjoyed Elyse's first birday party last Saturday (with 27 people including five little kids). She went person to person all evening and was loved on by all! We currently have a houseguest, my in-law's dog Shelby, and she and Ziggy are getting along great. They play together and Shelby has done a good job getting Ziggy to go down the basement steps to the doggy door on her own.

Thanks and will keep you posted on her progress!

Dede

Please click here for Lucy's Photo Gallery!

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