Ruffus Rescue 

I just wanted to give you an update on Sadie (formerly Marcy). She has been a truly amazing dog – so well behaved and all she wants is for you to love her! She’s currently enrolled in school and has won all the competitions in class so she’s very smart and learning fast J I am always getting asked where I got her and of course I tell them about Ruffus Rescue and what a wonderful job you do. She’s adapted very well from the first car ride of her climbing all over the place to now sleeping soundly on the floor as we drive to work each day. She gets along great with other dogs and people are amazed at how well behaved she was right off the bat. I will keep you posted, but I just wanted to let you know how appreciative I am and how well she is doing!

Last month we had the pleasure of finding Marley (the little merle Catahoula in the front) on Harriet’s website. Marley now has completely blended into our family of 3 dogs and a cat. This picture is of Marley with her new older brother Boogey.

I hope this message finds you well.  Just wanted to send you a quick update of assurance that Vanessa LOVES the new boy, who we have renamed Kipper.  He learned his name in 2 tries because he is so smart.  China and he are settling in nicely and the cats are getting used to the fluffy bouncing presence in their previously peaceful home.  Both dogs sleep in our bedroom at night each on their own dog beds, without a peep, until I get up in the morning and then go out immediately to do their biz.  After a couple of days, we have also left them alone together in "gen pop" and they did fine and the house was completely intact so  I don't think we'll be using the crate.

We are watching Kipper's diet and besides the walk that he and China take together, and his backyard ball chase and retrieve playtime, I also give him his own special 1 mile romp each evening in a nearby neighborhood with sidewalks -- we are working our way up to 3 miles eventually -- it'll be good for both of us.  Today we go to the vet to get his hotspots treated as the Bitter Apple and Benadryl just aren't doing enough for him poor guy.  Otherwise, he's as happy as a lark, giving sweet kisses and tail wags all the time, and just so gosh darn smart (oh, I said that already).  We love him dearly and it's like he's always been a part of our happy family.  Thanks so very much for the gift of him and for all the work you do on behalf of unwanted animals, Olivia

Hi Harriett, 

Here's another update on Bella (formerly Lattia), the world's most fabulous dog.  Just brought her home from her spay follow up and all is well. She's put on 15 lbs since we brought her home in February and tops the scales at 35 lbs!  With her long legs and golden/red coat she looks a lot like a fawn all sprawled out wherever she chooses.  We had a misdiagnosis on her mange as allergies but we're back on track now. She stopped scratching the first day of the mange medicine and improves daily. Her coat is silky smooth and thick.

Her favorite thing in the world is me. If I simply cross the room to get something, she follows.  Yes, of course I love it!  Other well-loved things include her three kids (she cries for them when they get out of the car to go to school), her food, and her boyfriend  Riley, the golden retriever next door.

 The only thing that could make Bella's life better is if any of the three cats would play with her. If she could just get ONE of them to lighten up a little and have some fun with her, she'd be thrilled.  

Still, we are absolutely thrilled with her. A service man in my home said to me the other day "that dog gets more love than any dog I've ever seen."  And he's right.  Thank you so much for rescuing her so she could enrich our lives. If we give her half as much joy as she brings us, then we're doing pretty well.

The Lawrenceville Coles

Hi Harriett, 

We just wanted to let you know that Roxie is doing very well and loves her new life.  She is such a sweet and friendly dog that we feel like we have hit the jackpot.  She loves to play with our two girls and play chase with our two cats.  She was even featured on our Christmas card this year. Photo attached.  Thanks for all you do.

 Tom, Julie, Jordan & Brooke

She is great, we LOVE her...everyone does! Thank you again for doing what you do and taking care of Georgie and all the other animals you cared for.

It's Ben (they call me Lambert now)! My new mom took some pictures of
me to send to you so you would know I am adjusting just fine and I
wanted to say hello and thank you for taking such good care of me!

I have been doing lots of fun things over the last month! My new folks
take me on 3 walks a day and my mom runs with me every morning! I get
very excited when she grabs her sneakers and it helps me to sleep most
of the day while she is at work!

On weekends they take me just about everywhere with them. To the park,
to visit my new grandparents (who buy me the best treats) and last
weekend I went and watched my Dad play kickball!

My mom's best friend also has a black lab named apple. I have a little
crush on her and go over for a play date once a week. Apple has a big
yard and we run around for hours!

Well, I gotta go...time for walk :)
See ya soon!
Love,
Lambert (and Kelly and Greg!)
 

Click here for updated pictures of Lambert (Formerly Ben)
 

Click here for an updated picture of Abby (Formerly Audrey) with her new brother Toby.

Click here for an updated picture of Bella (Formerly Tootise)