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Rascal - (formerly Raza), was adopted by his foster mom. He
was brought into rescue as a frightened puppy from TLAC.
He stayed very timid and quite honestly, unadoptable. He's
settled in nicely in his new home with 2 female buddies, one
of which is just at timid as he. He greets each day and each
new foster that enters this home with enthusiasm and
excitement. He enjoys playing with tons of stuffed toys and
sleeping on the bed, any bed.
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Rex has been adopted.
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Rianna has been adopted.
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Kayba (formerly Rory) is doing okay. Its a new home that he
had to get used to and he doesn't want to be left alone. He
cries every time I leave the room. He loves our yard and runs
around like crazy. I got to teach him to stay away from my
bushes as he likes to chew on the branches. John, our son,
is totally in love with him and takes him out every 30 minutes.
It seems like he already is trying to give me messages about
being let out. Otherwise he is acting like a puppy and wants
to play all the time.
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Sadie (formerly Katie) - is a sweet girl who got adopted by
the same person who adopted Duke (2003). Here is a recent
update. Pictures to the left show Sadie and Duke hanging
out together.
I wanted to let you know how well Duke and Sadie are doing.
Sadie has adapted to her new home and bonded very well
with Duke and I. She has discovered a passion for swimming
after tennis balls and has gotten Duke to become quite a
swimmer by proxy. I really appreciate the two great dogs I've
adopted and all the work you and the other volunteers at the
rescue do to save these dogs. Thanks again and keep up
the great work.
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Sonny - This from Sonny's new guardian January 2, 2005;
Just wanted to drop you a line to let you know how well Sonny
is doing. Sara and Sonny are doing great with each other as
is Copper who is learning how to play again! He is quite a
singer and very very smart. He has learned how to come to
his name and sit on command and is fairly good on a leash.
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Trooper - From Trooper's new parents: Here are just a few
pictures of Trooper when we arrived home. He is a beautiful,
well mannered dog and we could not be happier.
Thank you so much for what you do and for giving us the
opportunity to raise Trooper
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Uma has been adopted.
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Lucy - was one sick girl when she came to us, but now has a
happy home with her foster mom. Lucy had parvo and
double pneumonia, but she recovered thanks to lots of TLC
and medical care from her foster mom.
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DeeDee (originally Egypt when rescued from Craig's List)
UPDATE: McKenzie had her follow-up appointment from
having had shoulder surgery and she was released from
having to stay in the crate. We spent the weekend at the
ranch and she never missed a step or limped so we think they
have it repaired. She continues to be a wonderful joy in our
lives. If you remember she was slow to warm up to my
husband and men in general. They are now the best of
buddies and play all the time. She has the sweetest
personality everyone wants her!
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Jasmine has been adopted.
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Chance has been adopted.
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Sampson (formerly Pooka) - [From Pooka's new guardians]
I just wanted to send some pictures of Sampson. He is doing
so well, we just love him so much. His training is going well
and he is just so energetic. He's pretty pooped by the time it's
bedtime. The kids are so excited to come home from school,
that's the first place they go is directly to Sampson (he is
spoiled). He even has his own Christmas stocking. Hope
things are going well finding homes for the other dogs.
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Jacob today (Jan., 2006) on
his new bed.
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Anyone for some Air-Jacob?
(Jan., 2006)
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Jacob -This is what Jacob's new guardians have to say:
Jacob has been a wonderful addition to our family. He is full
of energy and always happy to see us. He loves playing with
the cats and they play right back (most of the time :-) ). He
has taken to training very well. He has excellent manners
expect when there are new dogs to meet, and then he gets to
excited to remember all his training. His goal in life is play,
get his belly rubbed, and make his people happy; he is very
good at all of them. He loves our monthly visits to the ranch,
and thinks herding four-wheelers and chasing grasshoppers
are the greatest ways to spend a day. Sometimes, it is really
hard to be a dog!
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Onyx- This guy's story is all too common. Young guardian,
job transfer, temporary housing, forbidden to have pets of
any kind while in temporary housing. Rescued from Craig's
List.
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Nellie was rescued from TLAC along with her kennel mate
Faith. Within a couple of weeks her adopter found her.
July 4, 2006. Here is an update from Nellie's adopters:
"Nellie just turned a year old a couple weeks ago, and is the
best thing that has happened to our family! She knows how to
sit, lie down, shake, and catch. Nellie is so quick and smart, it
seems like she almost knows what we're thinking sometimes!
She is a great guard dog, and is always on the alert,
especially when Billy is gone. I could go on and on about how
great she is.
The one picture is Nellie with our son, David, and my two
stepsons. She is so happy when they come out to stay with us
during their school breaks. And of course, she is best
buddies with David, the little guy. They are inseparable!
Thank you again for the awesome things you do for all these
precious dogs. We have already talked about getting maybe
one or two more when David gets a few years older. Take
care, and we hope you enjoy the pictures!"
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Huck and Finn ~ what a tale they could tell. A dream come
true. These brothers, after over a year in rescue, were
adopted into the same home! The third picture here is Huck
and Finn checking out their new beds in their new digs.
This just in from Huck & Finn's guardian: We adopted two
wonderful black German Shepherds from the GSD Rescue.
We didn’t intend to adopt two initially, but we didn’t want to
separate the two brothers. They were named Huck and Finn
by their Foster Mother, and as they had had the names for
nine months, Huck and Finn they remain.
Huck adjusted very quickly, and Finn a little more slowly. It is
evident from their demeanour that they were abused before
they were scooped out of the shelter by GSD Rescue. They
have come to trust us in only a month, which we celebrate as
a tremendous victory. They are the most loving boys who are
thrilled with their new home. Huck is bold, confident and
smart. We giggle each time Huck comes down the stairs,
taking them like a rabbit – front two paws then back two
paws. He sounds like a person! He loves affection. When he’
s lyi! ng down, I will start to crawl ever so slowly towards him.
He knows he’s getting some cuddles, so his tail starts to go….
whomp, whomp, whomp. Then, I say his name, very sweetly.
He gets so excited, he can barely contain himself! His tails
wags even faster, his paws flail up in the air, and his little
head looks around in anticipation.
Finn is a very different character. At first, he was quite aloof,
not sure whether or not to trust us, but soon became ever
more affectionate. He is the more curious one, exploring the
house when we first brought them home, exploring each new
sound. When he looks up at us with his big, brown, loving
eyes with his tail wagging, our hearts just melt.
They have responded really well to training. In one month,
we have taught them to sit, lie down, look, stay, leave and
take a treat. They are so smart! They know instantaneously
when we want them to go into their crates. We don’t even ask
as they just walk right in! They understand when I ask them if
they want to go out, running to the door. They get so excited
when I say “Daddy’s home”, or “let’s go see Daddy”, knowing
precisely who is going to be petting and kissing them shortly.
Leash training and socialisation are coming a little more
slowly, but we know that with these! very smart and very good
natured dogs that it won’t be a problem.
They have brought such joy to our lives that not a day goes
by that I don’t give thanks for them.
July 4, 2006.
"Just a quick update on the boys. They are both doing very
well and are very happy. It warms our hearts to think that their
tails are wagging constantly! I have attached some photos of
them.
The baby will probably come in about a month or so, and we
think they'll be fine with her as their natures are so gentle and
loving. I'm sure it will take some adjusting, but our philosophy
is to approach the dogs as if they are older siblings.
We feel so blessed that these boys are in our lives."
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Leda - was a Craig's List rescue that had originally been
pulled from TLAC but when the situation at the first foster
became a "community issue" GSDRescue Central Texas took
Leda under their wings. Leda was then adopted by a single,
young gentleman that is a graphic designer and works out of
his home. Leda lives with 1 cat that she's afraid of, plenty of
friends and family with dogs of all shapes, sizes and ages for
play days!! The adopter is of the same demeanor as Leda;
low-key, lanky, slim and takes things as they come.
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Charlie - (Formerly Forrest) has Willow and Sage (both
80lb mixed labs), are the new family for Charlie. He has an
acre and a half of fenced in yard with a doggie door to romp
around in.
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