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Be sure to stop by and read about our happy tails adoptions stories.  It is a sure way to warm your heart!!

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2015 Adoptions

Tess

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Happily Adopted!
She slept well last night, she is eating just fine, and she follows me everywhere…like I’m The Man!  She even went to church with me this morning.  What a nice dog! ~R Tilley

Rose Bud

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Happily Adopted!
"I brought you a present Mom!" Rosie has such a tender heart.  She is wonderful and we are in love!  We cannot thank you all enough!  ~Pieraccini family

Puck

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Happily Adopted!
This picture says 1000 words - Puck knew something all along... Puck adopted his fosters from the moment they met.  It was like he was saying..."I am NOT letting you go!"

We have talked about this at length. We adore this animal and do not want to part with him. Having him here the past three weeks has shown us all that he is already part of our family.   ~Woodrow family

Brandy

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Settling in;  she's great with Pan.  Pan seems to like her but she's got jet lag.  We walked down on the Farmington River yesterday (our usual spot) and I just let her meander with a 30 foot leash.  At the present time we're working on "come" and she's a fast learner.  Thanks so much. ~Morganti family

Sanders

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Happily Adopted!
He is a precious boy. He started out painfully shy but has already come around. He has taken to my other 2 dogs with no problems and them to him. Right now he is talking a nap in a crate that he has claimed as his own. Thank you all for everything that was done to make this possible.  ~R Bancroft


Ben

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Ben is doing great.  He checked out the cows as we drove through Vermont!! Sound asleep now.  What a happy boy!!!  ~D Flora

Bettis

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Bettis acts as though he has lived here a long time. We had a long walk in the park, and he was very lively. He is actually pretty good on a leash.  He was very hungry and ate well.  Some friends stopped by to meet him and they too fell in love. He is asleep next to me on his doggie bed now.  Thanks so much for everything.  ~ S Sequino

Lexi

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She is super sweet and such a good girl.  She listens so well and does whatever you ask of her.  We saw a chipmunk outside today and she thought that was SUPER exciting.  She’s loving all her toys and bed already!  ~C Hannigan


Patches

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Happily Adopted!
Patches is having lots of fun.  I took her to the pet store on the weekend.  She had a blast and found a toy that she took up to the register. We visited the park last night and she keeps me company in the yard when I'm doing various chores - mowing, weeding, clean up, etc. She's been great and has now decided she loves to be in the yard, in the truck, or along for any adventure.  ~K Arnold

Katie

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She cried a little bit when she arrived but she is already calming down and exploring her new house. She is so, so sweet and this is going to be perfect!!  Thanks to everyone who helped Katie!  ~E Jones

Livvie

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Livvie is just a big love bug. She greeted Chris and me with big tail wagging Golden affection when we arrived home this evening.  Oh, how I have missed that outgoing, affectionate Golden greeting since we lost our Milo.  She is fast friends with our dogs Trevor and Duncan, has calmly met the kitties.  She is just perfect for our critter-filled, visitor filled household!  ~Griffin/Steidl family


Whisper

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I can't tell you how sweet Holly (nee Whisper) is.  She really has been great.  I think she knows she is home but is still settling in.   Hopefully she'll get more secure after a few days.  She loves attention and just wants to be petted. She loves being outside and going for walks.  I can't thank Sunshine enough for bringing her in to ours lives! .  ~Newell family

Bonnie & Clyde

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Here's our new pups, Bonnie & Clyde! They're about 2 yrs old and so sweet and gentle, especially for having been found as strays in Alabama. We are so happy to welcome them to our family!!  ~Denton family

Noah

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Mom asked me to write to you to thank you for all of your help. I have lots of toys and new friends and happy parents who love me very much.  Thank you so much!  Love Noah MacNeary


Boomer

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A happy guy looking over his kingdom! He likes to drop the tennis ball, watch it bounce down the deck steps...then go after it!  Slept really well last night. Not interested in real food, I've had to hand feed kibble mixed with Merrick can to get good stuff in him! He is a lover.  ~D FLora

King

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Happily Adopted through Eddie Simon!
King overall is an extremely gentle dog.  Has not picked up one think in the house. He is well behaved.  We both feel so fortunate to have him with us.  Eddie also was so helpful with us and has given us so many pointers.  Eddie got us off to a great start.  I learned so much from him. ~Mayne family

Venus

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Venus adores the boys. Her tail is always wagging but when one of the boys is near, it wags much faster. She always checks in on them during the night.  Venus can’t figure out what exactly a TV is. She sits there and watches it in confusion. So funny! Thank you again for everything you did to bring Venus home to us. She is absolutely perfect in every way.  ~DelSasso family


Bella & Behr

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They have adapted very well with the exception of the night. They refuse to come to our bedroom, they stay in the living room. I have spent 2 nights in the living room,  We are going to try treats tonight! ~Kaplan family

Dixie

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Dixie is already settling in nicely. Stairs seem to confuse her so maybe she lived in one floor. She'll learn. Scarlett will help.  Dixie has adopted me!  Usually the dogs love my husband so this little girl is mine. Thank you for everything.  ~Stankiewicz family

Jet

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He is home and doing well!  He is so sweet!  Everyone is getting to know one another.  Every now & then Winston & Luke look at me as if to ask "when is he leaving?" -lol  First night, he followed Winston to bed, so now there is one more sleeping with us   Thank God we have a king size bed!  We love him!  ~Tooker family

LaBella

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Bella had her first experience in the lake. She was quite surprised that she could not swim after she tried to follow Oscar after a tennis ball.  Her head ended up under water and I thought I'd have to go in after her but she recovered on her own.  She loves the water but has not learned to swim!  ~Ray & Sue


Mollie

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Mollie is doing great. We can't imagine our life without her already.  We have not left her alone yet (between all our schedules she won't be alone during the next 2 weeks until we are sure she won't get stressed over it) she seems to feel right at home. Mollie enjoys her walks and gets along nicely with the other dogs in our neighborhood dog walking group.  She enjoys lying on her bed in the warmth of the sun coming through the window of our sun room!  ~Sanderson family

Acadia

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Acadia has been doing so awesome and has settled in great!  She is such a funny dog, when I let her outside she jumps all through the yard to chase the squirrels out. She hasn't had any accidents in the house and she loooooves food.I took her for a two mile walk yesterday and she loved every minute of it!  ~M Cyr

Scarlet

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Happily Adopted!
She is so beautiful and she has kissed me so many times already!  Thank you for making this happen!  ~Price family



Kayla

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Kayla is just perfect for us!!  She listens and obeys several commands... what a doll babe!!  We love having her and she will definitely be spoiled....that's for sure!!
~Dickerson family

Fenway & Mia

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Just checking in to tell you how good the dogs are doing. They seemed to sleep very well last night as they didn't get us up. They were very happy this morning playing in the yard with the tennis ball. Fenway was his laid-back happy self this morning, glued to our sides. We love them!!!! ~ Suzanne and Britt

Hans & Heidi

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"The twins" are extremely well behaved, well mannered, and raised well. Love the yard and couches. They ask when they need to go out. In total love with them and can't believe how lucky I am. ~T Wade

Judith, Sr

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Jude is settling in so well!  I take her with me in the morning when I go out for coffee and she enjoys that.  She sleeps right next to my bed on her big quilt, and she stays near me all day.  It is so nice to have a dog again and she is perfect for me, she’s so gentle!  Thanks to Sunshine for finding her for me, and to Dawn for helping at transport."  ~C Bazzano


Buddy

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I want to thank you all most sincerely for your many efforts on my behalf in the adoption of Buddy.  The first 24 hours have gone quite easily. He is a beautiful, lovable boy and is adjusting quite well.  He and Sage are enjoying each other and It was great to witness them playing together a bit.  ~Pinky

Nola

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She is settling in quite well.  She even slept upstairs last night for the first time. ~Davis family

Daphne

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“Lady” is doing well! She is sitting right beside me as I write this. I do work from home so I do have the luxury to take her our frequently and reward her for good behavior. We love her! Thank you! ~Grammer family

John, Sr.

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We all had a wonderful day! Johnny loved his ribs and walking in the field with Jeb and me.  When I handed him his first rib he looked at me like he was saying "Really, for me?"  He loves attention and is so very sweet! I can just tell by looking at him and the way he acts that he has such a good heart and such a very gentle soul. To say the least it is love at first sight!  He is a real doll and I want to thank everyone who saved this guy’s life and sent him to me so I can spoil him and love him. Thank you all so very much!!  ~Glenn

Lilly, Sr

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It was a busy day and Lilly is doing fine. She and Georgie are good together.  She was out in the yard this afternoon and enjoyed it.  And she has made three new dog friends. And she is even trying out the furniture, which she did not do in her previous home. We really love her already! 
~Manware/Cornell family

Goldie

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Goldie is sitting on the couch next to me as I type this.  Goldie is doing remarkably well.  She is incredibly friendly, easy-going, sociable, and listens so well.  She's also a perfect car rider.  Honestly, I can't find enough good things to say about her.  We feel so fortunate to have found her.  It feels like she's lived with us forever.  ~ Boerma family

Copper

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Happily Adopted!
Thanks for Copper! He is a real sweetheart and is settling in well. Our dog Sissy is setting the rules and Copper seems to be excepting them with no problems. Thanks to whoever worked with Copper!
~J Scott & B Fogg

Tucker

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Happily Adopted!
I think Buster is really happy as he has not stopped wagging his tail since he got off the transport!  He so handsome and a very good boy!  He rode really well back to his new home and has already had a great game of fetch with our kids. We've had fun showing him around his new house and yard. I think the excitement tuckered him out and he just laid down for a nap - so sweet.  Thank you all for your time and effort in finding a new home for Buster. We have been so impressed every step of the way. You are all very special people and have made the Masterson family very happy!!

Emerson

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He is doing great.  Annie and he seem to be doing well. They don't play but seem OK.  He loves the lake and loves swimming to get a stick.   He is loves being petted and leans into whoever will pet him. So far so good!   ~Finnegan family

Logan

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Logan is a good dog. He simmered down later in the afternoon by the pool and he joined me in the water.  Just stepped on the stairs and with a leap of faith pushed off and swam with me. Great loving dog. ~Kenna family

Joey, Sr.

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Shadow is such a busy boy, and he is always smiling! He doesn't want to miss out on anything and has kind of attached himself to my husband, who has nicknamed him Smiley.  Shadow loves picking Maine blueberries with us.  We took him for a ride to get an ice cream cone, and thought he would eat it right up — he wasn’t quite sure about it at first, and then licked all the ice cream so gently! 
~Jessop family



Bordeaux

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Bordeaux is probably wondering "where am I?"  She is being very quiet and sticking to the couch-her safe haven.  We are taking it very slow with her and giving her lots of love.  We love her - she is a beauty!  ~DuPre family

Holly, Sr.

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Holly just loves the back yard!  She chases squirrels across the yard then runs back with a big smile, tail wagging!  She likes sleeping in the bedroom doorway.  She seems to hear a little bit and she is already learning hand signals. Her new brother Chuckie is afraid of her, but I love her already. ~J Lewandoski

Rizzo

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Rizzo is sweet, full of joy and love for everyone! She has a soft, gorgeous red coat and a huge smile! She came off transport and just started hugging people! She is housebroken but needs to learn basic commands. She is pure love!  We are so happy!  ~Pawlow family

Buff and Ginger

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Having Buff and Ginger is like having one dog with 8 legs!  They slept well their first night, they are eating well, and they are just loves.  We are beside ourselves with happiness, and Buff and Ginger seem happy, too.  Thank you all so much!  ~Cahill family

Karlee

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Karlee is wagging her tail more and starting to follow me to each room. I guess she really likes me!  Her appetite is better. She takes all her meds with food. She licks her bowl clean:)   ~J Nulty



Boe

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Beaux is fantastic and a true love – so friendly and easy going  and follows me everywhere. He has settled in with no issues, no overnight problems and no problems with our cats, dachshund or 4 year old grandson.  ~Walkenford family


Jackson

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Thank you everyone at Sunshine for bringing us this wonderful boy! He just put his little paw on my lap in the car ride home. We are in love.
~J Glass



Josie

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OMG what a great girl she is. We sat outside with her all afternoon brushing her and telling her how pretty she is.  She walks well on the leash and knows 'sit'. She slept on her bed all night and was ready for her morning stroll this am.  We're in love. - the Conner family


Nick

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Nick is doing really well. He is such a sweetheart - so friendly and affectionate! He warmed up to us almost immediately after coming off of the transport truck.  His skin was a little itchy and flaky so we brushed him and gave him a bath with some soothing oatmeal shampoo. He looks great after his home grooming! Nick walks surprisingly well on the leash. He heels nicely and doesn't pull. While we already know how much he loves his ball, we found out that he likes almost any toy as long your throw it so he can retrieve it. As I'm typing this Nick is laying on his doggy bed at my feet. After a long day of playing and exploring he is tired out! I think he will sleep well tonight. 
I wanted to thank you and all of the SGRR volunteers for all of your work and for helping bring Nick into our lives. I think Nick knows that he has found his forever home! - the Wilkos family


Honey

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We are home! Honey is a sweetheart and very gentle. We love her!  She rode in the car beautifully. She is sleeping in her dog bed right now.  She looks so comfy. We are so happy to have a Golden in our lives again. Thank you for everything.  
~McDowell family


Ti

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She is doing so good. She seems relaxed and she seems to feel at home here. Already took her on a long walk around the property.  All sort of new smells for her. ~ Haas family


CC

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She is adorable, a teacup Golden!  She is doing great.  She came off transport wagging her tail and meeting everyone.  Definitely a picky eater - loves cheese!  Please tell Lisa thanks for everything.
~K McCarthy


Missy

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Missy is just the sweetest girl.  She loves it here and we love her!   Brother Webster seems to like Missy and she loves my bed! ~O'Donnell family

Remy

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He spent most of the night sleeping on my bed. He was a little anxious, but seemed to calm down fairly quickly. He definitely has some “baggage,” but we will make it work.  He’s chilling on the rug next to me right now as I’m on the computer.  ~D Tibbets

Tiana

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Tiana is doing great. The dogs get along well. Gracie doesn't play with Tiana like her foster sister did, they lay next to each other.  Tiana lets them know when she has to go outside too!  ~Wydra family

Meegan

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Meegan is settling in famously!! She is so stinking adorable I can hardly stand it!!!!! She slept very well but wont walk up or down stairs so my husband had to carry her up and down   We live in a 2 story colonial and we really have to work on her going up and down stairs so she can sleep with us!!  We’ll get it!  ~Harris family

Jesse

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She and the cat (Ellie) are getting used to each other... I'd say most of the time they are okay together.  Thank you for all your efforts in helping us find "the one."  We are enjoying Jesse/Lily more and more each day! ~Devaney family

Cajun

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Our kids love him, and he seems to have settled almost instantly!  He was asleep on the dog bed but then I looked and he wasn't there any more. We realized he was snuggled up with our dog, Jack, on the blanket. He stayed there all night and Jack was surprisingly accommodating. He seems to be happy with Cajun, which makes us very happy! ~Cornman family

Blondie

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We are pinching ourselves. This dog is incredible. She was great in the car and on the ferry. When she got here, she raced around the house for ten minutes smelling everything, then curled up in the living room with my son. We are all in love!  ~Fore family

Susie

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She is a very sweet girl! Very responsive and affectionate. She’s getting along well with Seneca. All-in-all, she is a beautiful fit for our family and we enjoy having her around.~Scuto family

Apollo

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It is a match made in heaven, both dogs got along so well.  I want to thank you for all the help you and your group did too make this adoption happen.  ~Becker family

Wilma

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Willow (aka Wilma) has settled in very nicely. We had a great snuggle last night for about an hour. She crawled into my lap while I was sitting in my recliner.  She’s very sweet and going to stay here!  - P Valentine

Abby,  Sr

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Abby is really, a sweet, sweet girl and so pretty.  She is beginning to settle down, and loves to sit by our slider and watch the activity in the yard.  She is so calm, and she loves to meet other dogs and was so excited to meet our grandchildren!  ~Berkley family

Forest & Jenny

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"Living on a farm that raises beef is a little bit of alright.  We each have a bone of our own!  Mom and Grammie love us very much."
~Humeston family


Scout

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Scout is settling in perfectly! He has met many new friends and is loved by everyone! He walked around campus yesterday and snuggled with a few of my friends in my apartment last night while watching the Super Bowl. He loves playing in the snow and playing with his toys! ~N Michiels

Sabrina

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The dogs play like little puppies.  Clyde is a little rough playing (that's the way he played with his sister) but other than that , so far so good.It’s nice to see them playing.
~Visciglia family 


Savannah

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She is SWEET!! First night was great, no problems at all.  The cats have accepted her and she is fine with them.  And she is a good match with Jenni!  ~Albert family


Breez

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I can't say enough about our new dog. We absolutely won the rescue dog lottery. I'm sad that she was relinquished by her family, but I am also grateful because she seems to be a perfect fit for us!  ~White family

Spirit

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We are home with our forever dog, Spirit!  We are enjoying him so much!  Buster, the cat, and Spirit seem to be okay with each other.  The kids just love him! 
~Aretino family



Pebbles

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Pebbles is all curled up on the couch in the sun this morning.  We’re working on her leash skills and she has a new harness which is helping.  She likes her Golden cousin Lucy and they run and play in Lucy’s fenced yard.  Pebbles is so pretty and we love her!
~M Barri

Stevo

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He's so beautiful and the sweetest dog ever!  We are looking forward to giving him a good life with us for as long as we have him.  Thank you for making us so well informed about Stevo.  All of the information you gave us was so important.  ~Seich family

Smitty

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He is home and being so good!  Did 4 mile walk and then went into fenced in baseball diamond for some fetch, and then he found the big mud puddle! Thank you so so much!   ~Allen family


Charisma

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We've definitely bonded with her and I think she's bonded with us. She has helped fill the hole from losing our Leila to cancer last July.  Our very short time with her convinced me that she is very special. Thanks to everyone at Sunshine for our new family member. ~Shapiro family

Frosty

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Frosty is settling in very well.  He is already quite fond of my husband.  We bathed and groomed his fuzzy paws. There is not an aggressive bone in this little boy.   Thanks to Sunshine for springing into action to save this little guy.   He was and continues to be a great surprise.  At this point I think you would have to pry him away from my husband!!   ~Nora & Len

Molly, Sr

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Molly is a sweet dog and is settling in nicely!  She has lots of personality and spunk.  We put her new dog bed in our bedroom but she wanted it in a corner of the family room, and when we moved the bed to “her” corner, she curled right up on it.  She is good on a leash and is eating really well.  Thank you so much for bringing her to us. ~Dave & Barbara

Magnus, Sr

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What a wonderful dog! Fantastic disposition, very friendly and smart. Knows basic commands and is good in the house. We had a bath, no problem. He went into his crate about 9pm last night by himself to sleep. He did chase the cat a few times so we are working on that, but otherwise he's been great. Even walks well on a lead. He's a really nice, gentle dog, very affectionate. Thanks to all at Sunshine who made this possible. You guys are terrific.  ~Jim & Rita

Wendy

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Happily Adopted! 
So many of you have followed the story of Wendy - from the time she went to to her foster family in February through the recent updates that we post on the website.  Last week, we got an email from her foster mom, and we are so happy to say that Wendy is ADOPTED! 

As you may have suspected from the day we discussed fostering Wendy we would be another foster failure and adopt her. You were right. I want to keep her so she can continue her steps forward in a consistent environment. The few days alone with me and the other dogs gave her some confidence skills. Now to get her ok with others.  She is still very fearful and shuts down especially near men, but after lots of reading and researching puppy mill breeder dogs, I am hopeful that this will get better in time.  She lets me know she doesn't like when I leave the house by leaving me a "present" in the kitchen. Not to sound ungrateful, but no gifts please! She didn't like the classical music, so now I'm trying leaving the cooking channel or animal planet on TV. Who knows, maybe I'll come home to dinner waiting. ~Fremed family

SGRR will continue to post updates about Wendy so you can continue to follow along with her progress. 

Juliette

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We are thrilled with Juliette. She is remarkable, sweet, and very smart. She has jumped a bit and we  will be taking her to a trainer for that and to work on leash skills.  We have fallen in love with this girl.  ~Kelly family

Tillie

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We had our first long walk, followed by electric fence training (she adapted well to that) and more toy toss in the yard. Tillie and canine sister, Cali are both resting right now and like a newborn baby; I'm savoring the nap time!  I think she'll do well here, and we will continue to keep you updated.
~Macchi family

Benz

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Benz is now "Ben" and is doing wonderfully.  He is the best dog!  He is like my shadow.  We have all fallen in love with him.  He is a sweetheart.  Thanks!  ~McNamara family

Flash

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Flash is doing excellent! He is fitting in great with his two brothers - Oscar (black lab) and Charlie (cat). We are exercising him often. Tomorrow, he sees the vet. He also begins physical therapy this week. We love him!!   ~R Powell & J Montgomery


Sophie

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Sophie seems to be adjusting well. She is so sweet and lovable and seems to like Tank.  They are really cute on our walks and when Tank gets tired, she turns and nudges him to make sure he's OK.   It's really sweet!  We all think that she is adorable and are becoming attached already!!!!   She's also good with her crate and has had no accidents in the house at all!!   She's very energetic but mellows out nicely after her walks!  ~McNeff family

Rose

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Rosie is glued to us!  She slept at the foot of my bed for the past two nights; such a sweetheart - she is really people/kid oriented.  We also took her to the park and she played great with many other dogs.  ~Lasseter family

Boyd

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He is absolutely wonderful!! So happy! He settled in right away and is loving his new home. We love him so much already!!
The cats are still getting used to him, but he doesn't even pay any attention to them.  We are so happy he is finally home!!!

~L Saracino & W Bergin

Avery

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She is doing great.  She is so sweet.  She is getting along well with Missy and my daughters are showering her with love and attention.  ~Mullins family

Bentley

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WE LOVE BENTLEY!  He is more that we could have ever hoped for.  He is so, so, so loving.  He is absolutely so handsome as well.  We are in love.  He went with us to our "town day" yesterday and we got stopped about 100+ times as people wanted to pet the most handsome dog ever.  We just adore him!   ~McLean family

River

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I took him for a 45 minute walk earlier and he did very well on the leash. River is really special.  How could I not adopt him!  Thanks to everyone at SGRR; You are doing such good work. ~K Horvath

Tonka

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Tonka is an absolute sweetheart.  He was delighted to meet his canine siblings...tails went up, he smiled and his walking became perkier.  He slept right next to my bed occasionally resting his head on the mattress for a little reassurance. He follows me around the house like a little shadow and everyone loves him!  ~L Pitzrick



Stella

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Everything is going great!  Stella and I spent most of yesterday morning in the backyard. She is learning to play fetch with a plastic and rope toy.  Actually, I throw, she runs after it, picks it up in her mouth, then puts it down where it landed, and I fetch!  ~P Divenuti

Cinder, Sr

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She is such a love!!  Immediately coming off of transport she wanted to snuggle right up to us.  Her meeting with Sadie went well.  Cinder eats like she has never eaten before!  She slept in my son Mike's room last night.  I love her smiling face.  I think if she had cheeks, they would hurt from smiling so much!  Thank you everyone for all you have done to help bring Cinder home to us!  ~Anglin/Kindler family

Meredith

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Our Mom, Meredith, had some blankets on the floor next to her chair that we have not moved since she passed. Her namesake, Meredith, went right to the pile and fell asleep on it. That is when we knew that she had to stay with dad in the house mom lived in who she was named after.  ~Stevens family

Raleigh

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We are charmed. She loves everyone and everyone loves her. Two walks today and she already sits for her treats. Thanks for your help. ~Guigli family



Skye, Sr

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Enjoying her first day. Slept all nite next to my bed, walked a mile around the neighborhood and is resting on the porch. Loves the kids next door -- licking their hands. Such a love!  Thanks so much for making this happen! 
~Hurley family



Dallas

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Just wanted to let you know how much we love Dallas and how grateful we are for your help, Marion’s help, and all the good things your organization does. 
~Kohlberg family

Nola

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Love her. Cats haven't established pecking order yet.  One runs...Nola chases.  The other attacks and Nola runs. Both are declawed. - the Staeuble family

Lady

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I am thrilled to bits to have her...she seems perfect to me.  Lady has been a dream on the ride home and seems to be settling right in. - the Melton family 

Jodie

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Jodie, now known as Rhody, has settled in her new home.  She has this lovely squeak toy that she carries around and fell over on my bed at 9 p.m. last night and slept till 6 a.m. this morning.  She knows sit, down, stay, come and doing so much better than I could have ever hoped for. I am head over heels in love with this little girl and she keeps coming over to me and loving me with those beautiful chocolate brown eyes.  I cannot say enough, what a great experience we've had with the Sunshine Golden Retriever Rescue.  I sing your praises to anyone and everyone. - the Meeks family

Ruth

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She is here in and is so passed out right now that I want to snuggle up next to her and fall asleep too.  She has made herself comfortable. She also did very well in the car and is using the ramp already.  Thanks to all of you!  
~B Hrtanek

Beulah & Bosco

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They are coming out of their shells and starting to play....they have been terrific. They are so very mellow so far.....I'm sure a little tired from their trip, but they are very calm.  They are awesome with my son, and he LOVES them...I don't know what they are mixed with, but the Golden comes out strong!  ~Melucci family

Celese  &  Celeste

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They are delightful but I cannot lie.  When I look at them I can see how hard life has been and I just want to cry.  They are so sweet.  They will have as wonderful a life from here on as dogs can possibly have.  They are having fun with my kitties. 
~Van Loan family

Zeus

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He's here! He is a big love and is slowly settling in. We can't thank you enough. This process was very emotional for my husband and me. I am still crying as I write this! You made it so positive and you found the perfect dog for us! I know he will be happy here and will live out his days in luxury. My heart is swelling with love again!! ~Monahan family

Calli, Sr

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The transport went smoothly, and although Callie was hesitant to get off the transport trailer, she slept in the back seat with my daughter all the way home.  Callie is in her new forever home and seems happy. She loves Mr Duffy and she will be a fabulous companion dog for him. A match "made in heaven”.

Eden

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Eden has seen herself in a mirror and she sat there staring, turning her head left then right, looking at the pretty dog in front of her!   She loved her bath, ate well, had a nap and explored everywhere. She keeps going back to look at the pretty blonde dog in the mirror. ~Wirth family

Enzo

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He is a sweetie!  He is my little buddy, following me everywhere.  He likes to dump the toy basket and play with them all in one session.  What a little ball of love and energy!  I can't thank you enough for providing him such a loving start to his new life. You will never have to worry that he is loved here!  ~Donovan-Fritz family


Hunter

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He is so amazing! The kids fell in love in seconds and Hunter has been so great with them! He is so good at fetch, paw, and he sits so well. He gives us all lots of wet kisses and hugs.
~Jones family

Princess

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Princess is an absolute doll, we can tell already.  She is affectionate already, really sweet girl.  Thank you so much for letting Princess adopt us; she is just precious and we feel blessed to have her. ~Valus family

Legend

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He is doing great, he is full of energy and adorable.  Sleeps in the crate at night and he gets 2-3 walks per day.  He loves to snuggle. He is a wonderful boy who is smart, learns quickly and is very loving.
~Fitzhenry/Melendez family

Ariana

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So sweet! She is giving kisses to everyone.  She slept great in the crate! I slept on the couch just to make sure she was ok.  She whined about 5 minutes and then laid down to sleep. I woke up at 2 AM and she heard me and started to get excited. I let her out and back into the crate, no problems - just went back to sleep!   ~Quan family


Lady Summer

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She is so wonderful!  She is now taking a cat nap after much playing and snuggles :) I think she likes us :) LOVE THIS DOG!  Thanks for everything!  ~Cadran family


Golda & Judah

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We are home safe and sound!! Their tails have not stopped wagging!  Thanks to all of you :)
~Donovan family


Heidi, Sr

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“Heidi is settling in so nicely.  She pranced around with her new toy and took a short walk to sniff the snow, and now seems ready for a little nap.  Her coat is such a shiny dark red!  Oh, we really like her so much already."   ~Krashes family


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Monty

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Monty (now Caleb) is doing beautifully. He slept all night in his crate by my bed, loves his big sister, and greets us tail wagging whenever we enter the room.  He spent last evening hiding behind us when one of the cats came near but today is thinking about what to do about them!  :)  He's wonderful. Thank you so much.  ~Pitzrick family


Nyla

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She is doing great love to nap on the couch.  She  loves her a 2 year old brother Chandler too!  She is a wonderful dog. Great personality. Very gentle and relaxed.  ~Green family


Aiden

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Aiden's foster mom reported, I just spoke with the Lannin's, Aiden's adopters, and he was lying on the sofa with them watching TV and soaking up affection!

James Mason

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After playing and a bath this morning, it is nap time.  He slept well and  loves his new family. He walked around with his new bone showing off and wagging his tail.  Someone treated him well, he is a wonderful dog.  Thanks so much to everyone who helped. ~Florczak family


Frankie

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I wanted to take this opportunity to thank Sunshine Golden Retriever Rescue for all that went into making our adoption a success.  He is just so sweet and amazing!  ~Myron family


Naomi & Wynonna

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They are so sweet and are adjusting well! They fit right in with our other pets. We are blessed!  ~Gailey family

Tess

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She's a love!  She's settling right in, beautifully.  Again, thank you!
  ~S Shaw

Jeb, Sr

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Jeb is a wonderful dog and he wants to be close all the time.  When I move, he gets up and follows me where ever I go. We are going to have a busy day today - I will have them outside with me raking leaves.
~G Ferione

Kylee

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Honestly, and I am not exaggerating... it's like she has been here for years.  She had a nice bath and she seemed to feel so much better afterwards. She is so content, her tail will not stop wagging.  She even goes to the door when she needs to go out!  I know that she knows this is her home.   She is so happy but not not as happy as we are!  ~Delano family


Bear

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All of the dogs are accepting each other.  Bear is retrieving toys and having fun.  She likes laying by the woodstove.  ~Wallaga family


Regis, Sr

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Arrived home, got cleaned up - had some food & now napping in front of the wood stove. He is a such a love!   Very well behaved & getting along great with Buddy.  ~Ryan family

Cody

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Cody is doing well and is very attached.  He is adorable and he likes to cuddle up.  Cody still chases his tail once in a while, but is not growling at all anymore and he never does it when he is eating :) He is very cute.  ~Garzillo family


Graham

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Graham is doing well and likes taking  leashed walks with our other dog, Summer.  He walks very nicely on a leash and plays nicely with our other dog. He slept with our daughter last night and took up the whole bed!
~Zilling family

Shyanne

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We are in love with Shyanne!  She is so sweet. We are so grateful to you, Mary and the rest of the team for taking such wonderful care of her.  ~McCarl family

Madison, Sr

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What an amazing girl! We needn't have worried about her regressing.  Her foster mom told me she was a sweet girl but she never warned me that she was a love bug! ~M Delworth

Celia & Fiona

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They are doing great!  More energy and we gave them a nice bath. They have been exploring around and playing together...and napping together. So cute!! ~Cohen family

Henry, Sr

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He has been hugged more than 100 times already by his new family.  He is starting to relax after exploring the yard & settling down in the sunshine.  He is already smiling his wonderful Henry smile.  The whole family just loves him.  ~Morahan family

Lucy

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It is our first morning with Lucy/Maggie.  She slept all night, about 10-12 hours, and  is doing great getting settled in her forever home.  She is very comfortable inside the house.  She sleeps next to our bed on her mattress. She is a love-bug. ~Rolston family



Thomas

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He's awesome and loves everyone, especially my neighbor's 4 & 5 year-olds.  He's sweet and cuddly and makes us laugh constantly!  I'm so happy!!!!  He's getting along with Scooter and my mom's dog...Scooter tried to get him to play today...i haven't seen that in him for years!  Thanks so much!!!!  ~Carroll family


Loba

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Thanks to Sunshine and their generous donors, Loba will soon start an experimental cancer treatment that won't be a cure, but may give her more time. In the meantime, she's safe, happy, and loved. ~P Woolf


Beaux

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Had a great night. Loves playing with all the toys we have!  He's doing great and bringing us lots of joy!  ~Vail family


Scooter

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Happily Adopted!  He is SO awesome!  It's as if he's lived here all along and he's gotten very used to the house and yard. He's total lovey and a sweetie!  ~Franceschi family


Dusty

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He's already having a wonderful 1st day! So happy, loveable, and fun!  ~Lindner family


Zaley

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We have fallen in love with her already!!   She is so curious!!!  I'm not sure if I am following her or if she is following me more !!  We want to thank everyone at SGRR for trusting us with Zaley!!  We will give her lots and lots of love.  All of you have made this experience so wonderful. Many many thanks!!!! ~Pawelczyk family

Goliath

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He is relaxing at home after a tough truck ride from Alabama. He has a gorgeous coat and  you can see how much he loves people. All is good!  ~P Ellison

Jasper

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He is doing so well.  He wasn't sure where to sleep last night but finally settled down really nicely. We feel like he is already a part of the family.  We feel like he is already a part of the family. ~Bergman family


Pandora

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Pandora is the best living dog in the world. I am so happy we followed our hearts. After going potty outside twice, she is lazing around on the porch at our feet.  She is a beautiful little lady. She came out of transport head held high and tail wagging. She is now letting us rub her belly and even kiss her. Thank you Sunshine for all you do.  ~Schwatz family

Jewel

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She slept so well last night in her bed. We woke her up early to go for a walk and she was great on her leash.  She is a smart girl! We started calling her Luna and she caught on right away. We're so excited for her to start learning tricks in puppy school!  ~Sabelawski/Roush family

Duncan, Sr

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All is good. He seems to be settling in nicely. He loves his nightly walks in the neighborhood and the family is really loving him.  ~Gibson family

Laker

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Laker is doing really great. He is a very sweet and lovable guy and we already love him.  ~Falconer family

Troy

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He is doing well. He is a love. He is following me around everywhere.  He slept well last night at the end of my bed.  So grateful for people at SGRR who love these dogs so much. ~ Huddart family


Foxy

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We absolutely love Foxy... She gets along so great with our dogs and our cat... And my kids are just crazy about her.  We've never adopted a rescue before... This whole experience  has been really really wonderful.  ~Dennehy family

Maggie, Sr

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Thank you, thank you, thank you!   She knows she's home because her tail has not stopped wagging and she's been giving me kisses. When my Murphy passed away two months ago I thought it would take a very long time to love another dog but this little girl has really captured my heart very quickly!  ~M O'Connell

Max, Sr

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He is a wonderful dog and we already love him; he has such a sweet demeanor. He was at the beach 2 times today so I think he is tired.  I know we are. :)  ~B Hrtanek


Brandy & Lady

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We had a fine ride home and they were great riders, once they settled in. They are excited about their new surroundings. They are roaming around, sniffing, poking...and trying to figure out how to make friends with the cats. We couldn't be happier or more delighted with these dogs...we are beside ourselves with giddiness! ~Haines family

Buddy

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Buddy is here and loving life. !! Kids are super happy. Buddy is doing great with the fence and going outside. Slept thru the night without a peep. Thank you!!  ~Chevarella family

Cadbury

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He really is sweet.  He's already met the Golden across the street.  It went very well.  He's so alert too, he spotted a rabbit in the yard across the street, you could see him tracking it with his beautiful golden eyes.  He just stood by my side and watched it.  He's a very good boy!  ~Doremus family

Sully, Sr

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April 2014
He has checked out the yard and the house.  The other (furry) kids have been checking him out as well.  He comes to me for scritches!  He's so tiny but what a doll!  Thank you all.
~Fredo family

Goldy Girl, Sr

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April 2014
Lady is home safe and sound, lying on her bed and chewing on a bone.  She is everything I expected and more.  I love her already and I think Maddie does too.
~W Halle

Lexie

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April 20014
Lexie is learning VERY quickly!  She has learned sit, lay down, we're working on the stop and sit every time I stop walking and "heel." Its been less than 48 hours and she is making leaps and bounds- I couldn't really ask for more!!
~Tegtmeyer family

Lizzie

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April 20014
Lizzie is an awesome dog!  She follows us everywhere, and seems to be having the time of her life.  She is always smiling and happy. ~Siglinger family

Artemis

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He is now 32 lbs of cuddly puppy love. He is a very sweet puppy with a quiet personality. He cuddles in my arms while I test his blood glucose before he eats and never seems to notice his insulin injections.
~Anderson family

Jack

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April 2014
Jack is wonderful!  He is such a love bug!  (Which I love). As I am writing this email, he is sleeping at my feet.  We are very happy and thank you, thank you, thank you for all you do! ~Pesaturo family

Hendrix, Sr

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April 2014
I  was  emotional  when  i  saw  him  come  down  he  ramp  of  the van..  and  could  not  say  much.  He is moving  in  very  gradually....getting  lots   of   attention,  hugs,  and  chats. ~G Moroney

Copa, Sr

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March 2014!
He slept most of the way home.  Once in the house he sniffed everything that was able to be sniffed.....and then resniffed, and resniffed yet again. Right now, he next to me at the computer, sound asleep on the rug (that's Copa, not me, sound asleep on the rug!)  It is now my onerous duty/obligation to see that he gets appropriately spoiled!  I will try my best to accomplish this.  I know you're all counting on me !!  ~J Gamba

Charlie

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March 2014
So far, he is fitting in just fine.  Jennifer brushed him when we got home and I cut out the matts behind his ears.  He is beautiful!  He will get so much attention with all of us!!! He will have the best home ever!!!!  Thank you so much!!! ~Hale family

Floyd

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March 2014
When I got him home, Floyd checked out every square inch of our house and then fell asleep next to me on the couch. He snored away for a few hours and now is adjusting to the rest of my family returning from a day's outing.  I am very pleased with his personality--interested in whatever anyone is doing, and such a gentle soul. He seems like the perfect dog for us.  ~Fullar family

Brinkley

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March 2014
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Everything is great. She is already settled in. She slept in the car all the way home. She is so sweet. We love her tons already! Thank you so much for everything. ~Demartini family

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Max

Max has been enjoying each day taking long walks in the stone-walled fields, chasing the resident peacocks, grumbling at his Golden brother Jeb, sleeping with the cat, and getting lots of treats and hugs and kisses.  We are so grateful to Foster Glenn for keeping Max as a SGRR Forever Foster and giving Max all the love and care he could ever hope for. 



Gilly

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He is a perfect gentleman!  Super sweet and affectionate. Gilly (now Caleb) is being very submissive to sawyer and they are feeling their way.  All Gilly wants to do is play.
~J Harding

Lillie, Sr

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All is well in our world. Lillie is fine and spoiled already. She just loves
to be loved and we've got plenty to give her. 
~Bonnette family


Fia

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She is doing great.  Doesn't even get me up at night. Not to happy when I get out of her sight. .  Probably thinks I'm not going to return.  Please thank Carrie and Madison for all the work they did and tell Madison that if she doesn't mind I would like to change Fia's name to Madison to honor her work and love for the dog. ~J Taylor


Kinzi

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I am in love..she is so sweet.  All 3 dogs are doing great.  She knows sit and paw, walks well on the leash and she is settling right in. When she arrived she climbed right up on my sons bed and laid right next to him sharing some kisses.  Thank you all so much.  ~Dufner family


Parker

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Parker is doing really well. She is very sweet and easy going. The boys love her, especially Colin and she sleeps in his room.
~Bentley family

Abby

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Abby's finding her way around. She's a beautiful girl and a face licker!  What a doll. Thank you!  
~W Cudmore


Jackson

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Jack and Sophie are both doing well. They had a chance to meet first outdoors. He's pretty tired as expected and he's eating readily!  ~Joy family


Oliver

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He's doing well!  It's so funny how his personality soooo mirrors the female golden we had.  Just love him!  ~Plavnicky family


Wilma & Fred
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We are all working on getting used to each other and basic ground rules for starters.  Fred walks well on the leash and Wilma is very savvy on "sit" and "lie down".  My family is very pleased there now two big friendly dogs for protection and I do hope those pesty, troublesome deer take note as well.  ~C Royal

Walker

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He has stolen my heart!  He is precious. Good intro to my dog. He is investigating his new home. Very cautious but that is good. He's not trying to take over.  ~J Harding

Goose

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Goose arrived at his new home today. He is finding his way around.  He and Ellie are hanging out together. Just wanted to let you know everything is going great! ~Morin family

Duke

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Thing are going great!  Actually it's been easier than I thought. Buster has been wearing the puppy out, so he has been constantly entertained. He's just so cute, we're all in love!  ~ DiFruscio family

Jake II, Sr

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Jake went to the dog park today. He initially wanted to get back in the car but once all the hugs, kisses and admiration started coming from the humans, he was quite happy to be there!  ~S Love

Jake, Sr

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He's starting to feel a bit more comfortable and if we get on the floor he ventures off the couch to joins us. Then we can walk around and he will follow for a bit before heading back to his perch. He livens up as soon as he goes outside and romps around with Abbie. He loves the creek, burdock, and mud!  ~Cooper family

Rex

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We brought Rex home yesterday.  He is just fantastic and is very good on the leash!  He slept in his crate, with the door open and this morning was lying in the kitchen when I came down, all smiley and tail a-waggin. ~Merritt family

Brady

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Brady and Charlie are becoming good friends.  Brady is more aware today after a good night sleep.  ~O'Leary family


Olivia

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She is so much calmer today.She has an incredible temperament. Thank you so much!  ~J Busman

Chloe

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She is beautiful & such a sweetie.  She took a long nap with me on my bed, is touring her house and yard, wagging her tail.  She is getting tons of love & kisses - she is irresistible!! ~D Crieger


Rusty, Sr

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He's very sweet and boy and loves being talked to, petted and brushed.
Everyone here is making sure he gets a lot of attention and that big furry
tail has been doing a lot of wagging and thumping...when you say his name
that tail starts going - he makes us happy too!
  ~DeVarennes family


Audrey

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Today she got to show me her 'golden' side when we went to the vet and Petco, where she greeted everyone with wagging and snuggling.   She can't get enough people contact and leans in to anyone who will pet her! She is so sweet!  ~C Wadsworth

Sanders,  Sr

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Sanders has been a joy.  He's getting settled more every day.   ~Gifford family


Alice

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She is amazing!!! She is just so sweet! We think she is still pretty out of it from her trip, so she is sleeping a lot! Just a cuddle muffin when she's awake! We just adore our "Ellie!"
  ~Kearns family

Dolly & Molly

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Happily Adopted!
They are doing great!  It has been a big first day - We went for a walk by the beach and then a walk around the property that ended up with the their first swim in the pool. They are both great swimmers and love the water!  We are bonding already and are so happy to have them with us!  ~Carelton/Pansini family

Tucker

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He is doing great overall and has a very sweet temperament.  Such a cuddler!   We absolutely love him!  He's already shown a lot of improvement in the few days we've had him.  ~Neaton family

Lady Phoebe

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She is such a love bug and it's as if she's always lived with us, so easy going. She and Sammy spent at least an hour hard core wrestling last night, it was hilarious!  We feel so lucky to have her in our little family now. Sammy loves her big sister so much and it seems Summer loves Sammy too!   ~Wood family

Bentley

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He seems to know some basic commands
and
seems very eager to please.  We think it will be great.  Thanks!  ~Cote family


Drake

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Drake is doing great.   He has his own bed but  he slept on my son's bed all night and is a very lovable dog.  He goes for lots of walks and has  free run of the house.  We love him and everyone comments on what a great dog Drake is.   He is very smart and wants to please us.  ~Chighine family

Samantha

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Oh my God she is so sweet!!! We are in love with her.   When I turned on the TV she was startled and kept watching it trying to figure out what it was. It was funny!  I can't thank you enough for finding us Samantha. We may need a playmate for her one of these days.  ~Killeen/Shanahan family


Reggie

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And he's doing great.  He's a lovable great dog!  He and our  2 other rescue are sooooooo in love.  They are BFFs!  ~Linder family


Ozzie

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He is so sweet and Brady’s new Best buddy.  We renamed him Jack.  He is so wonderful!
~Berry/Stevenson family

Pandi

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She is so sweet, I'm already in love! She loves my Cockers and they think she's pretty darn cute. She has made herself right at home. She's eating, drinking and playing. Love her!!  ~Coy family

Gina

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She is doing very well.  Molly and the cat love each other.  The cat likes her so well that he keeps trying to sleep in her crate! ~Gray family

Jasper, Sr

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Oh, Sunshine found us such a GREAT dog!  He is so sweet and such a good boy!  He is riding home with his head on his Dad's shoulder!  ~Gleaves family

Ollie

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Ollie and I are home!  He is already laying in his bed chewing on his chew toy! He sat on my lap in the back for the first 45 minutes & then slept the rest of the ride. He is definitely very smart and can sit, lay down, and give paw!  I can't thank you guys enough for bringing us together!  ~ G Samples

Jackson, Sr

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Jackson has settled really well. He seems so at home. He has very good manners, and he is not pushy at all. Just a very sweet boy loving the
attention.
  ~Kaliff family


Kiki

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She is doing great. Kiki has claimed her sleeping spot under our bed - at night when you talk to her you can hear her tail "thumping" under the bed. She is eating well and has started "talking" to us - especially when getting her ears rubbed. She is a joy. Thank you for bringing her into our lives. ~Keens family

Horace & Scoop, Srs

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I am impressed by how obedient they are.   They traveled perfectly in the car and have settled in surprisingly well.  Both boys wanted to wrestle around tonight after dinner and now they are settled in their beds snoring again. ~Mathews/Gehret family

Jake

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April 2014
Jake is WONDERFUL!  He is enjoying his walks and is very good on the leash and is quite polite in greeting other dogs and people!  He is very mellow and loves everyone he meets.   We are so very blessed that he found his way to us thanks to you all at SGRR! ~Steidl family

Charlie

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Charlie is such a good boy! He knows that all of us just adore him!  He loves to walk and play outside. He has a great disposition and we are so glad to have adopted him!
~Giordano family

Rocket, Sr

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April 20014!
Rocky is the sweetest boy!! We are all in love with him. We have been walking him every day and I swear I think he has already lost a little weight. He moves around so much better now and I think he is really starting to settle in.
~Brady family

Lady, Sr

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We are in love with her.  She jumped in the car and laid down on the blankets! We played in the yard all afternoon.  Here she is making herself at home after she had dinner!!!! ~Martinelli family

Goldy, Sr

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Goldi greets me at the door with a tail wag and a smile on her face. She said she kinda likes the big goofy boy dog, the food is good, and doesn't mind the hugs and kisses she gets from me.  ~S Love

Molly

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April 2014
She is really adjusting well! We had a friend stop over and he said it looks like she has always lived here!  ~Barra family

Oscar

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March 2014
He's stunning !  And personality to match :-)  He is living up to his title as rescue "buoy."  ~Barclay family

Celine, Sr

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We are crazy about her already. She is beautiful. She went for a little walk, had a little drink, and she is cuddling with Ed.  It was so nice to have Sunshine's volunteer there this morning to help us. Thank you all so much. ~Magnuson family

Chloe, Sr

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March 2014!
She is awesome! She ate well. We had two walk/runs this evening. She is exhausted!  She is smart and very friendly. She greets everyone she meets! Thank you for choosing us! We are so grateful!  ~Gregg family

Dolly & Molly

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March 2014
They are so adorable! Everyone is getting along perfectly!!  Thank you for everything! ~ Migirdicyan family

Luke

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March 2014

Just writing to say that the Luke-transfer process went smoothly and now Luke is home with us--forever! He is a dear, sweet boy. Thank you for everything.  ~Hinton/Sternlicht family

Kate

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March 2014

She is sleeping peacefully on her bed.  She seems amazed by the snow, unlike the rest of us who are desperate for spring.  We will keep you posted.  Thank you to all of you for all you have done in making this possible.  ~Mulligan family

Austin

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March 2014

Just wanted to let you know that Austin is fitting right into our home.  He is a love bug. He got two walks today and some snow time.  He’s so funny rolling around in it. He just wants all our love.  And we are more than willing to give it!!!  ~Ruby family

Boo

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Feb 2014
We are all safe and sound. Boo jumped right into the car and said let’s go.  Boo is really enjoying the snow. We are trying to get him to lay down and relax after his long trip. ~Fians family

Bonnie

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Feb 2014
She is so cute. She loves the snow. Met her first rescue friend on our walk this morning. The first encounter with the cats was a challenge. They are now aware or her and slowly coming around. They will soon be good friends.  ~Kennedy family

Maggie May

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Feb 2014
Maggie May is doing great.  She gets along with the ca t and likes my daughter's golden. ~Leary family

Buddy

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Feb 2014
Buddy is home enjoying a bone. All is quiet for the moment.  Buddy is settling down. We signed up for obedience lessons on Sunday.  ~Metzger family

Iggy

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Feb 2014
All is well and Iggy is living the life in with his new mom & dad!  He has human siblings 15/18/20 to pal around with too!  ~Hutchinson  family

Nikon

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Feb 2014
So Nikon is an absolute LOVE!  We have renamed him Prince, since basically that is what he is. Thank you for rescuing these awesome puppies. ~Murray  family

Fern

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Feb 2014
Izzy is doing great! Still recovering from her big day yesterday. Lots if playing with the kids today, she has really only taken one nap all day. She is so sweet. ~Steahle  family

Kingsley

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Feb 2014
Kingsley is now called Tucker and is living on the Cape.  He has BIG Newfie brother to play with.  Dad said he is awesome and so handsome.  ~LaRochelle  family

Penny & Pepper

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Jan 2014
It's incredible how quickly they have settled into their new home, and we couldn't be happier! Thank you so much for giving us this opportunity. They've won our hearts. ~Navage family


Sara

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Jan 2014

I tried to get her first foray into the snow on video but I was too slow. She was a tad apprehensive at first and then REALLY enjoyed it. She just bounded through it!  ~R Bancroft

Lady B

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Chloe (formerly Lady B)  is doing really great. Great temperament. And energy to burn.  She is way beyond my expectations. She is much cuter than her pics and her disposition is sooo perfect. What a dog!!!!!  I am so thrilled to have her.I love her so much!  ~S Quarella

Flirty

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March 2014

She is doing SOO well!  She is eating, sleeping in in the morning, playing, wagging and stealing every heart she meets.  Someone was right on calling her Flirty!  SGRR runs a professional operation.  You should all be proud!  And we soooo thank you!  ~Mateo family

Sweet Pea

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March 2014
SPECIAL NEEDS

She is adjusting fine.  She slept between us through the night. Woke up to play a little went right back to sleep.  Having breakfast now. She is a love bug. Thank you everyone for your help.  ~Decesaro family

Jaxx

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March 2014

We're barely in the door, but Max (formerly Jaxx) is already feeling at home & snuggling up to his new big brother.  Happy, happy, happy!  What a sweet personality!! Thanks again.  ~Hagler/Ritchie family

Gloria, Sr

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Feb 2014
Safely home -  Both Gloria have napped and she is sound asleep again. The snow is a strange phenomenon for her.  Thanks for making Sunshine possible.  ~P Ellison

Kate & Allie

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Feb 2014
Canine brother Louie likes them but is definitely telling them who is boss. Kate wants him to accept her - Allie hangs back!  My son is home this week and they just discovered his bedroom - I have a feeling they may be snuggling with him this afternoon!  I think it is going to be really good. ~Wittcoff/Pendergast family

Clyde

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Feb 2014
Thank you so much for helping us adopt Clyde! We picked him up this morning and everything went so well. Thanks to all involved!  ~ Visciglia family

Ike

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Feb 2014
We went for a rail trail walk to tire him and settle him. It was snowy and a bit icy, but we all did well.  We are home now, introducing him to everything, and the cats too. More to follow, but thanks for entrusting him to our care.  This will be great.  ~Young family

Iris

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Feb 2014
Iris likes the snow.  She is very playful. Like a gazelle!  She is doing very well. Grandma thinks she's perfect. Of course, grandma does all the cooking and now has a new best friend.  Happy girl!  . ~Arena/Ray family

Rocky

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He is asleep now- went for a long walk and he was very well behaved. He only wants to please and he's a quick learner! He loves the kids!  Thank you for bringing this joy to our house!!!  ~Wiemeyer family

Cody

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Sam is doing very, very well.  He is
a happy boy, settling down with his head in his new mom's lap! 
~P Warren

Rosie

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I can hardly believe how beautifully she has melded into our home! It’s only been a few hours.  She knows some simple commands,  She is now sleeping at my feet. Thank you all for Rosie, and God Bless! ~May/Lovell family

Sandy

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Jan 2014
Our Sandy/Sophie is a very special little girl.  We are lucky to have her. Her disposition is wonderful and gentle, and she seems eager to please. ~Steinfeld family

Sofia

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Jan 2014
She is really fitting right in. She got used to the snow and was catching snowballs in the air yesterday.  We just love her!  ~P Gavitt


2013 Adoptions


Glory

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Dec 2013
When Glory came down the ramp she got a nice "awww" from  everyone there.  She came right to me and the kids with a nice tail wag greeting as if she knew us.  Glory is very sweet & pretty and we feel very lucky. ~Mumford family

Hunter, Sr

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Dec 2013
Hunter is VERY MUCH a cuddler; follows us everywhere and seems to be Kevin's shadow, thus far.  He's wonderful! ~McDonough family

Ranger, Sr

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Dec 2013
There was snow in Maine where I picked him up. He sniffed if and didn't seem to mind it. I walked him on the beach this AM. He loved it!   He started running and frolicking around.  He's such a love. ~Dailey family

Winston & Maggie

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Dec 2013
Our original SGRR dog, Dillon, passed away and the kids have really been missing him.   When we first saw Maggie & Winston on the website, we told our sons that Maggie & Winston are Dillion's brother & sister.  When our middle son said his prayers at night, he would ask God every night to send Dillion's brother and sister to our house. Prayers answered!  ~Hennessy family

Baylee

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Dec 2013
Baylee is doing well!  She is getting along with our older dog and really seems to like the kids. She's getting very attached to me.  We are so happy to provide her with the stability, love, and exercise she needs.  ~Slotter family

PJ

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Nov 2013
He is wonderful!! LOVE him, so sweet. He is adjusting great! His new name is Jacob Riley Cole. ~M Rice

Jinger

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Nov 2013
Jinger arrive safe and sound.  She is settling in and slept until 8:30 the next morning.  She is the most beautiful dog and all is well!  ~Carroll family

Goldie, Sr

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Nov 2013
Goldie is doing fantastically well.  She is walking regularly down the street twice each day and wants to keep going.  She gets very excited at the front gate to be going for a walk and, if she could jump up, she would. ~Divona family

Ashley, Sr

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Nov 2013
Ashley(now called Molly) is in our loving arms and I am dozing on the floor with her on my left arm.. She is a total love and 100% Velcro dog. ~ Baumer family

Patch

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Nov 2013
He is a love and a joy and our nine year old Golden has taken him under her wing.  We just love our new fur baby!  ~Miller family,



 

Sophie

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Oct 2013
She’s here & everything’s great! Sophie and all of us are happy!  ~Dewey family

Angel

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Oct 2013
We are amazed at how quickly she has calmed down and gotten situated.  Bottom line: she's a doll and we're looking forward to getting to know her better.  ~Ward/Barry family

Jules, Sr

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Oct 2013
Couldn't be better! She is wonderful! She's so quiet; she's like a little ghost and so very sweet. It is a match made in heaven! Thanks for everything!  ~D Watson

Sandy

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Sept 2013
Sandy had a great first night (slept in our bed!)  I gave her a bath last night and she loved it!   She is transitioning slowly with lots of TLC.  ~ Runey/Dorcy family, NY

Vedder

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Sept 2013

Vedder is now called Biscuit and living with the Gatto family in NJ.  Happy new life to this Jersey Boy!

Buddy & Chance

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Oct 2013
They are such great dogs, doing fine with the cats, and wee can already see how much the boys love each other.  ~Caley family

Riley

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Oct 2013

He is doing GREAT!  We are thrilled that Red is a part of our family.  ~Ciappenelli family

Perry

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Sept 2013
Perry is now living with the Krakower/Brown family in Providence, RI.  He will get lots of love and exercise with this active, young couple!

Daisy

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August 2013
Daisy is doing well and gets along wonderfully with my significant others dog.  The two play all day long, then take naps, and play some more!  ~ A Cole, NY

Adam

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August 2013
Wow what a great dog!   He has settled right in and seems to like his new home a lot and is a happy guy.  I can’t thank you guys enough for letting me adopt him! I am the lucky one in this situation!
~J Meyer, MA

Tyson

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Sept 2013
Tyson is now Stewie.  He has had a good first week home. He loves running from window to window watching the chipmunks, squirrels.  He fits right in with us. We love him dearly.  ~Masi family, ME

Clayton

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Sept 2013
Adopted by the Brough/Collins family in ME, Clayton enjoys sunning himself on their deck.  He has been a great dog from the moment he got in the car.  He is great on the leash and never pulls. They told Clayton's former foster mom that they couldn’t be more pleased!  _


Kira

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August 2013
Kira is settling in nicely. She loves to go for walks and is an angel on the leash. Walks are short but many to make sure she doesn't hurt herself until she trims down a little. Lady and kira walk leaning against each other side by side.  ~L Talman, MA

Dell

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August 2013
She slept next to me last night.  Literally right next to me for 8 hours.  Thanks to Bev's training, Dell/Jenny is a joy on the lead, is fully housebroken, and is definitely looking to please me all the time.  I would like to thank everyone at SGRR for their dedication and diligent efforts in finding these angels forever homes.   The world is very fortunate to have people like you!  ~Caruso family, NY

Bo

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7/8/13
Senior Bo went home to former SGRR adopters, the Dougherty's in MA.  "His personality is unfolding in front of us and there is nothing but love in this good boy!   Thank you for allowing us to adopt "Beau, the beautiful!"


Dante

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Sept 2013
I just wanted to let you know that Dante is doing great.  He was excellent in the car and even slept part of the trip. What a delight he is!  We feel very blessed and are very grateful to you for providing him with such an excellent start to his new life living with a family.  ~Tousey family, MA

PuttPutt

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7/20/13
She is making friends and has a happy little spring in her step when we go outside - almost like a dancing horse. She loves the other dogs in the neighborhood, too.  And the people.  She really likes being outside. WE LOVE HER!!  ~Tomko Family, CT

Cody

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8/2013
He is certainly a keeper!  He is wagging his tail and following "dad" around and starting to walk more - we love him and he makes us laugh.  ~Harper family, NH

Duke

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7/27/13
Sweet Duke is enjoying life with his new family in NJ - mom, dad, 4 human kids, and a canine brother!  Happy new life Duke!

Lulu

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7/16/13
We are getting better at walking and she knows we are just about home.  Separation anxiety appears to be calming down - I think she is knowing I am coming back to her.  She gives me some kisses in the morning in the yard while we were sitting in the grass. ~ Jack, MA


Bogey

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7/17/13
Oh my God he is sweet and enormous. His paws are huge!  My son has rolled on the floor with him and he has met grandma.  I am still on cloud nine.  Thank you sooooo much!  ~Leoni Family, RI

Dillon

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7/13/13
Dillon is settling in quite nicely.  We started a little training today, indoors because of the heat.  We're working on "sit" and "heel."  Again, thanks to all of you for bringing me together with the wonderful Dillon!
~ E Pasucci, CT

Molly & Reese...

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5/25/13
"The girls are settling in very well.  They are such good dogs and I think they just kept escaping in AL because they craved human attention. Thank you so much for allowing us to adopt these beautiful girls." ~Schempf Family, CT


Oscar

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7/13/13

Oscar is finally home! He is a true southern gentleman and has wonderful house manners. He is a very sweet, calm and beautiful boy. Our hearts are overjoyed!  ~Tibbals Family, CT

Spirit

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6/29/13
"She is so wonderful!  It is so nice having a dog again!"  ~Berry/Stevenson family, CT

Chappy...

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5/25/13
"He's a great dog and I am happy to have him.  Thanks for everything."  ~K Horvath, CT


Marlee...

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"Marlee is now home safe and sound!  Marlee has already met (and bonded with) my daughter's Golden Retriever and they had a great time playing in the back yard all afternoon.  Marlee is just beautiful and I know that she will enrich our lives."  ~Magin Family, NJ

Snowy

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7/13/13
Snowy arrived safe and happy at his new home. He is beautiful, well behaved, affectionate, and enjoys his “big brother” Bailey.  He is great in the house and is rarely more than 5 feet away from me.  Thanks for all you have done for this wonderful boy!   ~Hamelink Family, NY

Jax...

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5/26/13
"He is very gentle and affectionate and loves to snuggle.  If you sit on the floor he will flop on top of you to be petted and hugged."

Ben

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7/5/13
It is FANTASTIC to have 2 ball players now!  Ben and Jake are having a BALL!  It has been so long since I had ball fanatics. He is a doll!  They are all getting along well.
~Fredo family, CT

Shelby

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Dec 2013
Just wanted to let you know that Shelby is doing well, she is getting friskier by the hour. She fell asleep on the way home her head on my lap. She sniffed around and checked out the house, and immediately jumped up on the couch, she seems to hang on the couch or the chair. ~Kelly family


Peanut, Sr

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Dec 2013
Peanut is on his way to a new life with the Hirst's.  He took right to them and hopped in the backseat with his new mom without any resistance.  They seem like a great couple and Peanut should have a lot of fun with their two dogs. 

Ash & Rosie, Sr

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Dec 2013
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Ash & Rosie are home with the Massucci family! They have both had a warm bath and loved it -- Ash sat down in the shower area and just thoroughly enjoyed himself.  They have new dog beds and they really like them!

Allie

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Dec 2013
Another match made in heaven. She's just the sweetest girl ever, and great with my cats and Loki.  We gave her a nice warm bath and she just loved that. She made herself at home here and we just love her. She's just so beautiful. We are so very happy to have her as part of our family.  ~Golanski family

T. Willy, Sr

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Dec 2013
When he first came to us, T. Willy refused to walk, especially uphill.   Now, he walks 5-6 times a day for at least 20 minutes each time.  He meets me at the door and demands a walk whereas before I had to go look for him.  He's a keeper!  ~ Harper family

Jenni

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Nov 2013
She is fantastic!  Very smart.  She did great overnight in the crate.  Needs some leash walk training but she appears to be a fast learner.  We love her! ~Albert/Houle family

Nessa

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Nov 2013
She's such a good girl. Just so small. We even bought her a puffy pink coat today so she doesn't freeze. She's snugging next to me right now.  ~Strogoff/Mahoney family

Sasha

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Sasha is wonderful we fell in love with her the moment we met her!  She has not been jumping and seems to learn new things fast. She is a great dog and we feel so lucky to have her.  ~Edes family

Ember

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Nov 2013
All in all, she's doing beautifully. She's also great about letting us know when she needs to go outside, and her digestive tract seems to be working just fine. Such a little treasure.  We are so crazy about her!  ~Hauss family

Ellie

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Oct 2013
Ellie is doing wonderfully.  She follows her Dad all around. We love her and we are pretty sure she loves us too!  We are so happy she is here!  ~Talis family

Sunshine

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Oct 2013
She is a good girl, doesn't bother us at night, and is learning commands fairly quickly.  Her favorite thing to do is to watch the squirrels in the backyard from the window.  Thank you so much Sunshine Golden Rescue! 
~ D Searles



Kieran

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Oct 2013
He is doing really great. He is very comfortable here and we already love him.  He has found the right home!  ~Falconer family

Bear

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Sept 2013
Bear is great!   He is trained on the invisible fence and has a grand time running around the yard.  He loves the trail going up to the reservoir.  We went to the dog park and he made a friend. He really is a very well behaved little boy.  We are very lucky.  ~Petzold family, CT

Molly, Sr

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Oct 2013
Molly has had a good first day in her forever home!  She and her new dog brother Ace are getting along really well--kind of ignore each other.  Both love the car and Molly insists on getting in it first. Ace has already taught Molly that you don't get out of the car unless you get a biscuit.  ~ Matney family, NY

Birdie

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Sept 2013
We got back from our walk about an hour ago and he is asleep on his bed. He did great on his walk, he's great on a leash. He is getting a ton of love. He likes his new toys. He plays fetch with the chuck it on leash. ~Rowean family, MA

Ciara

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Sept 2013
Ciara is a beautiful loving dog.  She is adapting to her new home just fine.  She plays with our Cattle Dog and is loving our big back yard.  We have decided to change her name to Luna.  The night we brought her home had a bright moon and when she was running around in the backyard she looked like liquid moonlight. ~ Madigan family, ME


Aladdin

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Sept 2013
Laddie has found the sofa in the den to be very comfortable!  He was unsure at first if he was allowed to be there.  He slept from 8-11 PM with his golden retriever stuffed toy.  We decided he could enjoy this very simple pleasure.
~Rosado family, NH

Dolli

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Sept 2013
We are adjusting to each other fine. She freaked out when I turned on the TV last night, barked & growled fiercely. Was funny to see. After I turned the sound down she ignored it & was fine. She slept through the night in our bedroom & didn't make a sound.  ~Rooney family, NY

Gideon

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Sept 2013
Giddy is enjoying life with the Clark family in PA.  His mom told us how he enjoys his walks at "puppy pace," but when he catches sight of a leaf blowing he will pick up speed!   He is a good boy and an easy-going puppy.


Destiny

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August 2013
Destiny is now called "Bobbi Dee" and was adopted by the Angell family in CT.  Her new mom told us, "Our older dog and she get along so well. We just sit and watch them play all day!"

Eve

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August 2013
We named her Annie, instead of Eve.  She responds well to it, almost like that was here name before. The dogs are doing great together.  All is good.  My friends tell her that she has landed in Doggie Paradise with us!!  ~Finnegan family, NY

Nevada

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August 2013
Nevada is doing absolutely wonderful. He has bonded with Gracie like longtime siblings, and has been cuddling with us non-stop. He's the perfect snuggler, exactly what we wanted.  ~Ritchie family, MA

Hercules

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8/2013
He is absolutely beautiful....so BIG and handsome. He is doing really well, very submissive... he adores belly rubs!!! Following us all around the house and even walked right on the boat (guess he wants a ride lol).  I can't thank you enough for helping us find our new baby boy. I feel like I've loved him forever!  ~Pizzo family, PA

Muriel

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8/2013
Well our girl is home with us!!!   I am so glad that she is finally here.  While there is no dog that can take Lincoln's place it will be nice to have another dog in the house to keep us all company and start a new chapter.  ~Price family, NJ

Alex

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8/3/13
"He is fitting right in! He is so sweet and wonderful!!! We all absolutely love him – everyone keeps telling us “we got a good one!” "  ~Schapira family, RI

Glory

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Happily Adopted!
8/4/13
She is doing great. She has gotten used to her crate and has settled in nicely with our other dogs.   After a little learning her place in the pack they are playing together and everyone seems to be happy.    ~Matthews family, CT

Fancy

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Happily Adopted!
8/3/13
She is getting lots of love and attention, she is always with me! She is such a cuddler, everyone loves that. ~Klehm family, NH

Macy

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Happily Adopted!
8/5/13
We brought Macy home and she has been such a joy! She is such a sweet girl. We definitely made a great decision getting her.  ~Mortensen family, CT

Trooper

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Happily Adopted
7/5/13
Trooper is a part of the family!  He is very happy and so are we.  His trainer, is very pleased with the results and of our continuous training.  Trooper is now a Jersey Boy and here to stay!  ~ Jeff & Steve, NJ

Baxter

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Happily Adopted! 
6/29/13
We renamed him Jack.  He met his new sister and they are having a grand time, already went swimming.  ~Pringle family, CT

Magnolia

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Happily Adopted!
7/16/13
Maggie is doing great, found our other dogs toy and she loves to play fetch.  We have been for a walk and a swim.  Just relaxing on the deck now. We just love her!!!!  ~Hazelton Family, NH

Max

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Happily adopted!
6/29/13
Our  rescue dogs are like 3 peas in a pod.  Took Max for his first morning walk with Rusty and Willow. He did very well!  ~Lyle family, RI


Nova...

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Happily Adopted!
6/2/13
"He's such a great dog!! How he ended up in a shelter is beyond me!"  Grech family, CT

Nadia...

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Happily Adopted!
5/25/13
Our pint-sized little girl, Nadia, was happily adopted yesterday the Bierman Family from NY. Nadia will join a new brother, Hudson, a 5-yr-old rescue lab mix, to watch over her.

Hank...

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Happily Adopted!
5/25/13

"Our kids were not with us when we picked up Hank. When the kids came into the house Hank could not contain himself he starting whining loud. He went and got his tennis ball. He is a very handsome dog and am glad he is home."  ~Balk Family, MA

Bella...

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Happily Adopted!
5/25/13
Good news - Bella found the perfect family with the McBride's of MA.  She loved them and they loved her! 


Jade...

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Happily Adopted!
6/26/13
Jade went home today to join the Laviero family.  Her foster mom said she was full of spunk and that she will miss this sweet girl.  Happy life, Jade!



Charlie...

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Happily Adopted !  5/18/13
"We are so happy to have Charlie here with us!!  His transition thus for has been fantastic!  It's a beautiful day for playing catch in the backyard!!"  ~Gibson Family, MA

Ringo & Lady...

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Happily Adopted!
5/28/13

"You would never know they have not always been here.  Although I was led to believe she did not do stairs, Ringo does, so since she needs to be with him, up and down she goes!  Sadie and Ringo are two very happy pups!"

Austin

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Happily Adopted!
7/8/13
Just wanted to let you know that He spent the evening being shown around his new digs and getting lots of love. Our whole family adores him already.  Thank you for everything! ~Poole family, MA

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