Update on Gizmo!

We think this precious photo says it all about how Gizmo (on the arm of the couch) is doing in his new digs. His adopter, Pam, did have this to say, though......

"Not too spoiled! Had a very nice Thanksgiving with Gizmo. He's a happy guy! Hope all is well...."

Gizmo was a local surrender here in Maine. Thanks, Pam, for making his life complete!

Lacy Loves to Decorate!

We just had to share these adorable pictures of Lacy "helping" with the holiday decor! She really takes her new job very seriously, and we think she has got to be the cutest assistant we have seen in a long time! Lacy is one of our wonderful foster dogs and she would love to find her forever home!

Fun at the Kennel Shop!

We recently went to the Kennel Shop in Scarborough where Ceasar and Autumn had so much fun greeting everyone and playing with each other. Love the picture of them giving kisses! She is a teeny puppy and he is an adult terrier/hound mix who is great with everyone. Caesar needs a family to call his own! He is just a doll - so well behaved and such a sweet boy!

Sweet Micki, Formerly Known as Daisy!!

"We’ve renamed her Micki (after my mom who passed away on the 8th) …..she is doing great! She is such a love and so sweet. My oldest daughter Lily (9) had a slumber party on Saturday night and she snuggled up right with the girls on their sleeping bags on the floor only moving to give a round of kisses to everyone! She and Abby just love each other and play very hard during the day so at night they are both crashed on the couch! We are keeping her crated at night just because there is way too much mischief she can get into but she doesn’t seem to mind at all. I put her in about 10-10:30pm and Michael gets up at 4:30 to get ready for work so he lets her out and hangs out for about ½ hour before he puts her back in and then I’m up at 6:30. She does very well and never seems hesitant to go in (especially with a chew toy or a treat). Here is a pic of her on the couch with Abby after a long day of play and then on the couch with Lily….

Looks like this loving girl has made herself right at home! Thanks for adopting her, Jennifer, Lily, Abby and Michael!

Update on Sweet Casey!

A heartwarming update on Casey, who was recently adopted:

"Casey continues to adjust very nicely - she does the most beautiful
'sit' and 'down' - she is just so smart!! She loves trail walks/runs
more than a stroll around the block (cars and unfamiliar areas still
bother her a little but we're making progress and continuing to work
with a trainer). She made friends with a BIG but very gentle
Rhodesian Ridgeback on Saturday - here is a picture of her sharing the
couch with him and then when he left she stretched out to enjoy the
whole thing herself! Again, we feel so lucky to have her, she is
beautiful, funny, smart and a complete joy! Thank you again for
helping bring her into our lives. Best, Julie.

Update on "Tuck" - formerly "Van"!

We just received this wonderful update on Van, now known as Tuck:

I know it has been awhile but we had a crazy few months this fall. Wanted to send you an updated photo or two of Tuck. He just turned 1 and we have planned a little party for him with my family tomorrow after Thanksgiving. He is such a good dog and we are so very thankful he is part of our lives. He still has his puppy tendencies, but we love him for those as well. Rylyn even said to me the other day..."Mama, Tuckie is my best friend." My heart melted. Anyways, we are very much looking forward to the holiday with him, although we are not really sure what hewill do with the tree :)

Tuck will love the holidays with his new loving family!

Update on Lexie and Thomas!

Both of these beautiful dogs were were adopted by the same wonderful family in Vermont. Thomas (the handsome black Lab mix) was adopted in March 2008 and was a feral dog who came from a sanctuary with 93 other dogs. He took a very long time and a lot of love and patience but now is a well-adjusted happy boy living with lots of other dogs on a great big piece of land in northern Vermont! He is a marvelous foster brother and he welcomed Lexie (the beautiful golden-colored girl) as a little sister in March of 2009!

Here's what they have to say:

"This year, she (Lexie) has discovered sleeping under the covers. When she gets cold, she will paw at you in bed and when you lift the covers, she zips in. She's a good cuddler when she wants to be.

You wouldn't believe how he (Thomas) turned out. He loves me to death and he treats Steve almost like he does me. He really likes to be around us, especially in the kitchen. He is really playful and loves other dogs. I can 'make' him crawl up on the couch with me, but last night was the very first time he actually came over (twice) and crawled up there without anything from me. He almost always sleeps with me, though!

Thanks, Steven and Deb, for all of your love and patience. Lexie and Thomas are very lucky indeed!

What's in your Pet's Food?

What's in your pet's food? How is it affecting her health? In this presentation, experts in the field of animal nutrition will tell you how to pick your way through today's maze of pet food choices. Are too many grains harmful? Can I feed my pet "animal by-product"? Is there such a thing as too many table scraps? Join the Coastal Humane Society and panelists Judith Herman, D.V.M, Gina Snow, L.V.T., and Aubrey and Dan Martin to learn how to successfully navigate your way through any pet food aisle. You'll learn everything you need to know about your animal's nutrition- what to look for and what to avoid to keep your pet healthy for life.

Date and Time: November 17, 6:00pm-7:45pm

Where it is: Curtis Memorial Library, the Morrell Room.

This is free and open to the public. Refreshment provided. Call 725-5051 to sign up.

Finding Their Families!

After their long journey, the pups and grown-ups were happy to snuggle with new foster and forever families.

Shy Sophie was sure happy to met her new mom,

Sparks was raring to go, and

Spike met his new boy Christian.

More Cuties Saved!

We did a trip to meet our rescue partners halfway and transfer 14 cuties. They all did great and we can't wait to introduce them to possible forever families! they enjoyed their late night walk-and-water stop and then it was a hop, skip, and a jump "home" to New England. Thank you to our rescue partners for meeting up with us!

BB is the gorgeous cattle dog in the first picture, Casey is the pretty blonde dog, the black puppy with the red collar is Barry,

the black puppy with the white paws is Katie, she is so teeny! And the final photo is Autumn.