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Animal Success Stories
... Janine Allen ...
Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her.
I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she wouldn’t be afraid. As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view from a little accident I had in the back of my cage. I didn’t want her to know that I hadn’t been walked today. Sometimes the overworked shelter keepers get too busy and I didn’t want her to think poorly of them.
As she read my kennel card I hoped that she wouldn’t feel sad about my past. I only have the future to look forward to and want to make a difference in someone’s life.
She got down on her knees and made little kissy sounds at me. I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up against the bars to comfort her. Gentle fingertips caressed my neck; she was desperate for companionship. A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well.
Soon my kennel door opened and her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms.
I would promise to keep her safe.
I would promise to always be by her side.
I would promise to do everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes.
I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor. So many more are out there who haven’t walked the corridors. So many more to be saved. At least I could save one.
I rescued a human today.
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TINK
01.03.11
Hi HBR!!!
The little trouble maker you guys named Tink aka Whiskey has become the center of our family. She & I take our morning walk to put my son on the bus and then in the afternoon, she has to go with me to greet him. She is training off her leash and has great manners. She goes on trips to grandma's house with us and is spoiled rotten. Grandma even lets her get on the bed. She has lots of animal friends, including a little kitten that she sort of took in herself. When we ask her to "talk pretty" or "tell a story" she will start to howl, yelp and generally make noises like she's singing. She wants to talk to us and let us know what she wants so badly- if only she could speak English! She learns a command now within about 2 times of hearing it, such as "no tree"- which tells her to stay away from the Christmas tree......she likes to take showers and she really likes bananas. She's pretty spoiled- right now she's curled up next to me on the couch, snoozing. We are all pretty pathetic in how in love with her we all are- I mean my entire family, neighbors, friends, anybody who meets her adores her. I don't think she will ever understand the concept that she is too big to be a lap dog, but we don't mind. We have no complaints whatsoever- I even like it when she tries to steal my socks off my feet. She is the best girl. :)
(7.20.10) We found a little abandoned kitten a month ago & brought her home. The first night, she crawled up with Whiskey & pretended to nurse on her. My husband did not want a 2nd pet but Whiskey looked up at us like, "can I keep her?" Eva & Whiskey are the best of friends. Whiskey is amazingly gentle with her as if she knows she could smoosh her. She licks her & they sleep together & the 2 of them along with my 5 year old are quite a team. Whiskey amazes us with her intelligence. Without training her to do so , when we ask her if she wants to "go for a ride" she throws her neck back, does a dance & howls with pleasure. She hops into the driver's side of our truck every time & waits for us to tell her "that's not your seat" before she will move to the passenger side. She is a hoot!!! Whiskey was fixed at the Humane Society 3 weeks ago today. She has all of her shots, heart worm & flea preventative & has been micro chipped. She weighs in at an incredible 45 lbs already. She is the joy of our family. She has been very well socialized with all kinds of animals & people. She is friendly with everyone & is already a favorite in our little neighborhood. We get stopped several times a day on our walks by people who know & love & her & by strangers. Every where we go, people go & on & on about how beautiful she is & what a well mannered little lady she is becoming. She has a stubborn streak of course, but it's not nearly what I thought it would be- maybe she's chilled out since being spayed. Either way, she's so intelligent it's uncanny. And I think she's so agreeable because we have an enjoyable daily routine, we are always together & we make sure to wear her out. My husband bu ilt a sandbox for our son & Whiskey likes to play in it too. I will forward pics. :) We will probably look to give her a Boxer sibling with in the next year or two. ---Thanks again HBR!
MAX
12.29.2010
"My goodness. I can't imagine life without our beautiful boxer. He is, truly, one of the best dogs we've ever owned. He's part if the family and we absolutely love him!!" :)
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AIDEN
12.29.2010
Aiden is now Max. Since we already had Ginger, my wife thought they sounded like an old couple in a 50's movie, Max & Ginger. They get along super. Max is so laid back with Ginger that you would think they had been together from birth. She is a little Diva around here and treats Max like a puppy of hers. When I wrestle with them, Ginger makes sure Max doesn't get too rough, and lays her head on top of his to settle him down. Plus, she makes sure he is groomed as he needs by licking his face and ears. he has been a Beautiful addition to our family and is loved by everyone the comes into our home. I do think he has a bit of Rooster in him though! During the work week, we are up at 4:00 AM to walk them both around the neiborhood before we go to work. On the Weekends, I like to sleep in when possible, but if Max sees the sun come up, it's time for everyone to be up. he will come to the side of the bed and lay his rather long front legs on the middle of my chest and proceed to push until I get up and take our walk.
HOSS
12.29.2010
Thank you, Houston Boxer Rescue, for saving such a wonderful dog who gives me so much love and everyone loves Hoss too. Thank you for all the wonderful Boxers you have successfully rescued! My Hoss is a wonderful example of the Boxer breed and we are both happy.
SAMANTHA
Just wanted to let you know we had a great weekend with Samantha. She ignores my cat, gets along with the other dogs. She does not like my bird, though, a cockatiel. She is determined to get to it. She is unimpressed with the horses and the pigs and chickens. She seems to settle right in with the family. We are loving on her and taking her with us everywhere we go so she will get used to all of us. Thank you for working with us on getting her. I'll email some pix soon.
(12.24.10)
Just wanted to drop you a note about Samantha. She has become the love of our lives. She has so much personality and if we just sit and look at her, she just talks to us like we are one of her. ;-) She is just a beautiful, happy dog. I am so glad we found each other. Thanks for all you do with the rescue. I have recommended you to several people. Thanks again. --- Mary S.
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