Hannah … Goes … Home!
Talk about saving the best for last! We have an adoption to announce that will make you want to celebrate tonight, even if you weren’t planning to …
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Year in Review 2015: July
July was another wonderful adoption month with three of our “special” dogs finding amazing homes. We also said goodbye to a sweet sanctuary dog and … splish, splash, some dogs were takin’ a bath.
Penny Goes Home
Ready for some spectacular news? Here goes! If there was ever a match made in heaven, it’s this one — and we are giddy at the mere mention of it! Penny has been adopted!
Mama Mia Goes Home
Mama Mia, who was dumped at the kill shelter in May while she was pregnant with several beautiful Blue Heeler babies (who have all gone to fabulous homes, thanks to Doggie Harmony), now has an awesome home to call her own … and is one spoiled baby to boot!
Lilly Belle Goes Home
You may be wondering what’s going on with Lily Belle, one of our best-kept secrets at rescue for the past year of so. It’s been a long haul—and a lot of learning to just be a “normal” dog—but we can now announce that her foster family has decided to make her their own!
Mavis Goes Home
Our sweet, kiss-missy, freckle-faced puddin’ pop, Mavis, has gone to her forever home! We were surprised it took her so long to find a home, but we know the Brewsters did a lot to “prepare” her for her next family during her foster stay with them. 😉
Nog Goes Home
Yes, sir, that’s his baby … We’ve been sitting on this for awhile, waiting for a pic of Dad and baby, but we’re going to go ahead and make it public … Nog has been adopted!
Rocky Goes Home
So, first of all … Happy Friday! Second of all … Rocky has (finally) gone home! YEP! Some of you have already figured out that he’s “mysteriously” disappeared from our websites after his debut on Susie’s Senior Dogs a couple of weeks ago. That’s because Mary McClughen of Ohio fell in love with him and drove down to get him!
Xena Goes Home
Are you ready for this? We certainly weren’t! But what a treasure find it has been — Xena the Warrior Princess (now Libby) has been adopted!
Hunter Goes Home
We’re about to start another rotation of “daily featured dogs,” which we do with every few weeks based on a theme or the time of year on our social media sites. Every time we kick them off, we always kick them off with the dog who was at the top of the last rotation and is still with us … and, for the past several rounds, it’s been poor Hunter … and every time we post him, we always wonder, “Why is this sweet boy still with us?!”
Dixie Goes Home
Mondays are rarely fun days for anyone, but here’s some fabulous news — Dixie has been adopted!!!
J.R. Goes Home
J.R. arrived from Alabama back in April after two out-of-state rescues helped to network and transport him to Atlanta. He had been hit by a car, and his knees and hips were a bit out of whack. It looked like surgery was inevitable, but he had already started to heal and doc felt that he was going to heal just fine with medications and 10 weeks of rest.
Decker Goes Home
Happy Sunday! We thought we’d start you out on a happy note and let you know that another one of our rescues has found his fabulous forever home.
Buster Goes Home
It’s been five months since our beautiful vol Pat saved Buster after being hit by a car in a busy intersection. It took that long to heal from his wounds and we wondered if this little Chi/Terrier boy would ever find his forever home because of his disability. But, on Thursday, the pin was removed from his leg … and he is Florida bound with his new and amazing mom, Mindy Underberger.
Maggie Goes Home
Our sweet girl Maggie has finally found her forever home! Mom Hilary and her husband grew up with dogs, but wanted to wait until their sons were older to bring a dog into their home. So when Hilary came to Whole Foods nearly two weeks ago, she fell in love with Maggie right when she saw her! She didn’t have her sons or husband with her, but she had a great feeling that Maggie would be a perfect addition to their family. And she was right! A few days after the Whole Foods event, Hilary’s sons and husband came out to the rescue with her to spend some time with Maggie and the rest is history.
Chloe Goes Home
We were all a bit heartbroken for (big) little Chloe when she arrived at rescue last month. She had been through so much, having lost both the only family she knew since she was a baby after 12 years and her younger sister, who was adopted. She was very confused and understandably nervous about what was happening and what was going to happen next. Now, we know—she knows—she’ll never have to worry again.
Sparky Goes Home
Happy Hump Day! It’s definitely one for us as we have an adoption to announce! Just three days after leaving the ranch, we have already received word from Sparky’s new family that he will not be coming back. Woohoo!
Brooklyn Goes Home
What’s better than a positively gorgeous day in the ATL with former rescues and volunteers visiting, playing with the dogs and catching up on the wrap-around porch? Yep — a happy tail! And what a happy tail this one is! So many of our senior and sanctuary dogs have been adopted by so many amazing people lately! We are speechless. Brooklyn has now joined them.
Hartley Goes Home
Guess who finally found his forever/retirement home! Yes, after years of waiting, Hartley will spend his golden years with his new mom, Bonnie Brehm, and sister, Ginger, a former GA JRT rescue, in Ohio.
Daisy Mae Goes Home
What’s the sure cure for the cold Monday blues? Why, a happy story, of course! We are thrilled to announce that sweet Daisy Mae has found her forever home!
Buddy Goes Home
Let’s kick of the weekend on a high note—Buddy has gone home!
Year in Review 2014: October
What a month October was! Reunions, adoptions, festivals, new outlooks on life, and Jack Russell smiles for the weary walkers!
Rusty Goes Home
Here’s a feel-good story for your holiday. Rusty has gone home!
Year in Review 2014: August
It was literally the “dog days of summer” with several of our rescues finding new homes … and Pippa finding her truly-forever one at the Rainbow Bridge.
Year in Review 2014: July
What do rescues do when we’re not saving lives, making vet runs and scooping poop? Raising funds, creating awareness and streamlining operations … so we can keep saving lives, making vet runs and scooping poop! That’s what July was all about.
Year in Review 2014: June
June was a Terrier of a month the featured our annual fundraiser, an awesome adoption and the ongoing circle of life.
Year in Review 2014: May
May was a month of festivals, festivals and more festivals … oh, and yeah … Rocket went home!!
Year in Review 2014: April
Vol Days are always special, but our spring one this year was a match made in heaven for the Carelsons and Octavial. And while the pollen spread across Atlanta, so did education about the True Costs of Rescue across the country.
Sasha Goes Home
Although Thanksgiving is over, we are still very thankful. For what, you might ask? So many things, but especially … drum roll, please … another successful adoption! This time, our little Sasha has found her forever home.
Joey Goes Home
We eluded to some possible adoptions on Fall Vol Day, but wanted to make sure everyone settled in before saying anything … So much for waiting! All is well! Joey has gone home!
Ruby Goes Home
Now known as Zubi, Ruby has left the rescue world behind and is living the good life with her Sara, Diane and her big sister, Morgan. Go, baby, go!
Rowdy Reunion Fun!
Saturday’s Friends & Family Jack Russell Reunion at the ranch was an absolute hoot! It was great to see so many of our “adopted” and foster parents, volunteers and/or sponsors/supporters come together for an evening of food, fellowship and, of course, adorable dogs wearing adorable costumes!
Renny Goes Home
Leslye came to rescue on Sunday with her eye on this wild but wonderful, ball-loving boy. She wanted another dog to teach flyball. It was a match made in immediate heaven as they immediate hit it off, playing in the field! He also warmed right up to his new brothers, Jet and Rex. It’s a win for everyone.
Sparky Goes Home
Police officer Heather, her mom, and her “Teagle” mix Sadie drove all the way from Mississippi to speed date with our rescue boys on Sunday. They were all very open to whomever Sadie picked, but she and Sparky hit it off immediately. They spent a lot of time in the field with him, getting to know him and making sure it was a fit, but Sadie had made up her mind. “The boy is mine!”
Julie Goes Home
Sweet, sweet Julie … oh, how we barely knew ye … Julie and her sister, Ruby, were born into foster care in late July. They spent the majority of those formative weeks with their beautiful mama, Gracie, before coming to rescue last weekend to be put up for adoption. With hours, this precious baby found her forever home!
Dodger Goes Home
Let’s kick off this chilly Atlanta morning with some wonderful news! We typically like to wait a couple of days before announcing adoptions, just to make sure everything works out, but it’s already worked out in this case! Dodger has gone home!
Lilly Goes Home
Kick off your Sunday with a smile! Lilly has officially gone to her forever home.
Millie Goes Home
Ready to get your weekend smile on early? The road home was long, but Millie has finally arrived!
Pearl Goes Home
Want a feel-good story to start off your weekend? Our precious Pearl went home for a trial last weekend, and needless to say, it was instant love. Andrea has been following us for years and has donated to us in the past, but when she saw Pearl’s photo, she knew she had to meet her. So, Andrea and Jennifer made the long drive up from Florida with their two pups, 13-year-old JRT DaisyRae and 5-year-old chihuahua Lipton, to meet our little girl.
Daisy Goes Home
We are so happy to announce that little Daisy has been officially adopted! Her new parents, Dean and Meredith Rosenberg, came out last weekend with their wonderful 8-year-old JRT Abby, who was an absolute delight (as were her parents). Daisy took right to her big sister … and big sister immediately approved of this excited, little thing. 😉
Penny Goes Home
Let’s kick off the weekend early with a feel-good story! Mama Penny has left her ready-to-adopt puppies and will now be a spoiled baby herself for a change.
Candy Goes Home
Candy was an immediate hit when she arrived at rescue a few weeks ago. No surprise there, given what an affectionate little puddin’ pop she is! Everyone is always looking for “shorties,” and this little girl couldn’t be “shorter” (and sweeter) if she wanted to.
Jax Goes Home
This may be the most amazing weekend ever! Fosters, fosters, adopters, adopters, everywhere … for us, at least. That meant 3-4 for other rescues’ 30-40. 😉 But we’ll take those small but huge victories.
Rosie Goes Home
We mentioned in an update last night that Rosie (now known as Ingrid) has found her forever home! Her mom, Annie Harris, picked her up from rescue a couple of weeks ago to foster her through spay/vetting and help us get her ready for adoption. She immediately hit it off with the family (including her two canine siblings) and the rest was history. Go, baby, go go!
Frazier Goes Home
After years at the rescue, Frazier has a forever home! He’s been with us for so long that we can barely remember when he arrived … Five years ago? Seven? He was always overlooked by potential adopters, but we all knew (especially after what a gent he was during his barn hunt classes) what a special, easygoing, loving boy he was outside the kennels. When Anne first visited the rescue last year, he even tried to jump into her car. Yesterday, he did … forever.
Rocket Goes Home
OK, long-time GA JRT supporters, you are not seeing things … Yes, this IS Rocket and, yes, he was out and about in public and in the arms of someone who loves him. In fact, he’s been in a home for the very first time in his long kennel life this past week. We were keeping things tight-lipped to see how they went and they are going wonderfully, so we can spill the beans …
Octavia Goes Home
Octavia was only supposed to be at our rescue for a few days last August. That plan drastically changed … for the better. 🙂
Calli Goes Home
After tons of follow-ups and phone calls, Callie went home with Jerry and Kelly McGilvary yesterday. Mom has already posted two pics of her and says that she is settling in well. Have a great life, little one.
Update from Pippa’s Parents
What a weekend we had! Lots of visitors to the ranch on Saturday and, of course, the wonderful volunteer transport of Gracie and Katie from Atlanta to their new home in Michigan. If you are part of our Facebook family, then you will also remember that we announced Pippa has officially been adopted by her foster family. We did not want to overshadow her story with the others, so we waited until today.
As many of you know, Pippa has had various health challenges because of her previous neglect and major heartworm infestation. We know many of you have been wanting to know how she’s doing after her treatments, so here is an official update from her family after a follow-up appointment on Friday. Unfortunately, it’s not great news, but we cannot thank her parents enough. They knew her possible condition and they didn’t hesitate to fall in love with her and take her home. (Then again, it’s hard not to fall in love with this little girl and her amazing spirit.)
We have no doubt she will have the absolute best life ever. In fact, we know she already is; just check out the silly pic of her going to the vet with Mom …
Update from Pippa’s Parents
“We always say that you are a member of our house when we give you many nicknames. She’s known as Pippa, Pippa Pants, Pippalicious, and Pipster. 🙂
She went for her EKG, and I wish it was all good news, but I wasn’t shocked at what it showed either. She has right-sided heart failure solely from the heartworms. It’s insanely crazy that this is 100% preventable. The doctor could see heartworms still in there because her body is still trying to break the big ones down. Her right ventricle is enlarged, and her valves show a lot of inflammation, as well as a heart murmur can be heard. Her heart is just weak and, of course, has permanent damage.
She’s going to stay on Lasix, start Prednisone for the inflammation, and start heart meds. We’re going to watch her until around May to give her body about 6 months to rid the worms. We’ll probably have to repeat the EKG at that time and assess if her meds need to be tweaked or changed.
With all that said, the doctor called her spunky. I asked how she could be so happy and be so sick and she said, ‘Well, she doesn’t know anything else. It’s her norm. She doesn’t know she can feel any different;. I thought that was about the most heart-breaking thing I’ve ever heard but its true. She’s just happy to have people that kiss her, even if she has rank breath and food when she’s hungry and dog beds in just about every room in the house. I guess it’s all we all need to be happy really.
She’s precious and we love her. :)”
A Reminder About Heartworm
Please, everyone, let Pippa’s story be a reminder of how important monthly heartworm prevention is. They is 100% preventable and our responsibility.
Katie and Gracie’s Northern Adventure
We are thrilled to announce that Katie and Gracie have arrived at their new home in Michigan. What an amazing group effort it was to make this transport happen for two special girls who have been through so much.
So many thank you’s are in order …
- Kim Davis for organizing the volunteer drivers and travel arrangements so quickly and so thoroughly. We could have never done this without you!
- WAG-A-LOT Decatur for the complimentary spa treatments for the girls.
- Super Sal for stepping up as always and driving the Atlanta to Knoxville leg.
- Anne Ross for opening up her home for a slumber party last night and driving them with friend, Dana, from Knoxville to Cincinnati this morning.
- Emily Messenger for driving them from Cincinnati to Deb’s doorstop in Michigan this afternoon.
And, of course, we want to thank Deb Zarish beyond words for adopting these sweethearts. We knew that it was going to be challenging to place the girls. Even the most savvy JRT lover isn’t up for the adopting two at a time, much less older girls. Many people won’t even look twice at a dog over 3 years old. None of this meant anything to her. She was more than ready to give the girls a wonderful second chance. We knew after talking with her that they were getting a great home … and her friends backed that up in emails, testifying what an amazing person she is and a great life they will have. What a wonderful group of JRT lovers up there!
Here are the photos from the journey we posted to Facebook as it happened. Enjoy!
Gracie and Katie are Headed North!
We are happy to announce that the details have been worked out for Katie and Gracie’s transport up north to Michigan! They will leave rescue on Saturday for the obligatory spa treatment and slumber party, then head out early Sunday to meet their new Mom. We will, of course, share plenty of photos and updates on their journey. Thank you to everyone who offered help!
