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Great news about Max!!! Max became a certified "Service Dog" on April 10, 2012. Max helps our family with our "special needs" even though he only has three legs himself! Max rides in the child seat of the shopping carts, gets a lot of exercise walking and has a stroller for full days out or long walks. Max is very content being able to go with us everywhere. Max and Jake (our Yorkie) are best buddies and a wonderful service dog team! Neal and I would like to thank WCAHS for allowing us to adopt Max and give him a job to do along with having the special privilege of being able to see everything the world has to offer...
Thanks and God Bless- Max, Neal & Tammy and Jake
PS: We are happy to share our story along with doing anything to help pets find good homes and educate people on service dogs plus the abilities of dogs from humane societies, even handicapped animals! Even with 3 legs, Max does wonderful and he lets me handle him when Neal has to step out as he's totally a "Daddy's boy!" Max does fine in public since hel's learned the when he's working he isn't allowed to bark however people are allowed to pet him so he thinks everyone is his friend!
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We wanted to give you an update on Ernie! We adopted him back in February and he has been an absolute wonderful addition to our family. He’s adjusted extremely well. He has not stopped purring since we bought him home. The first day he was with us he was already running around and playing with his sister, Allie (our 6 yr. old cat). They get along so well; they love to play and nap together! He definitely has a big personality. Whether it’s cleaning his litter box, folding laundry or cooking dinner he has to “help” with everything. And he can be quite mischievous at times! Anything and everything that moves is a toy to him, including his own shadow! We recently discovered he loves to play fetch and play with water in the sink! We love him so very much and are so grateful we were able to adopt him! Thank you all again J
Aaron & Sarah Graber
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This is an update on one of the first dogs helped when our Chester Fund was set up.
Hi!
I don’t know how many people are there that remember Zhooniyaa…the dog you raised the money for a cruciate surgery on before adopting her out.
I thought you might like to see the memorial for her I put on a photo sharing site.
She had a great life with us and was dearly loved. Unfortunately she had multiple skin masses through out her life. Most of them were benign but at the end they started to be more frequent and looked nasty. It was a bit difficult to get a diagnosis but we finally found out that she had hemangiosarcoma….which eventually spread through out her body pretty much. We were able to keep her pain free and eating and she loved spending time with the family until the end. It left a big hole in our life and it has just now become possible to look at her photos with fond memories.
Henson Swenson Family
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Click the link below to see Silky on YouTube!
Silky
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Silky--Here's some shots of kitty with the doggies. We still haven't renamed him. Leaning towards Boots. He's an energetic cat that loves sleeping in laps. There's nothing he won't do for a little bit of moist food. Give him a little catnip and he's racing up and down our stairs. He's so fast that I can't imagine how he'd be with 4 legs!
~Paige
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Cosmo/Duke--My boyfriend and I adopted Cosmo from your shelter in November. In November we re-named him Duke, he has been such a wonderful addition to our family. He cuddles with us every night and plays with his sister Jaeda every day. We take walks in the park near our house, make visits to the dog park and go out to my grandparents farm to run in the open yard and see the farm animals. Attached are some updated pictures of Duke, he is a very happy healthy puppy and growing very fast! He recently upgraded to a big boy collar.
Thank you again for everything you do for all of your animals at your organization.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Ingvalson, Brad Evans and Duke "Cosmo" Evans.
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Kirby--Just wanted to send you all a little note to tell you that Jameson (who now goes by Kirby) is doing great! He's been responding to his new name already. Kirby is getting used to going outside and he LOVES the snow. That was a big surprise! He sleeps snuggled up with my 5 year old daughter at night and spends his day playing with my 6 year old son and napping in whatever lap is available. Our very cautious cat seems to be warming up to him and no longer runs away whenever he enters a room.
We also adopted Buddy from your shelter last year. He's doing fantastic as well.
Melody Libson
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Gage--Just wanted to let you know that things are going great with Dad & Sadie (formerly Gage). They are bonding very well. She follows him everywhere he goes in the house & she's waiting by the door when he comes back from running errands. I've attached a pic of them on the couch together. Dad said it's the first time she's done that! Thanks again for taking good care of Sadie until she could meet her forever family. I know she will provide untold comfort & companionship for my Dad for many years to come.
Kim Lalor
Webster, WI
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Mack--Mack is doing great!!!!!!! He thinks he is a lap dog but that's fine with me lol..... He loves going for car rides with us.... He loves the kids..... He is learning that he is a big dog and to be gentle with the kids. He has been a wonderful pet.
April and Mack
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Muggy--Hello Everyone-
I am writing you to update you on how I am doing!! It has been 2 1/2 years since you have found me my forever home. I am doing wonderful, I have a loving home that I am so happy in. I have a sister named Chloe who is a pitbull mix, I have two little girls who love me very much, and my mom and dad who spoil me rotten! I also get to do all my favorite things like run around the yard and go for long walks I have lots of toys and my own place on the end of my owner's bed. I want to thank you so much for finding the perfect forever home that I deserved. You will always be so special to me and I am forever greatful.
Love Always and Forever
Muggy
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Chopper--I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS DOG!!!! He is just the best boy!! The cats, for the most part, are adjusting well. My shy kitties are having a hard time, but I am thinking of ways to make sure they are coming out to eat & get some mommy time. :-)
I had my parents meet him on Christmas Eve. Having no idea I was adopting Chopper, they were shocked & a little upset-I do have five cats, after all.... Literally after about six minutes after they met him, my dad asked if I thought Chopper would like going to the cabin with him.
He spent Christmas day at my parents' house. He was the the best Christmas boy!! He loves my dad, and my dad loves him, but that could be said for everyone. He made the rounds and got pets & kisses from everyone. Even my brother, who was skeptical about Chopper being a "pit bull," was laying on the floor petting & kissing him by the end of the night.
I hope this email finds you well, and that both you & your families had a wonderful holiday and the new year brings health, happiness and many pet adoptions!
Andrea Smith
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Spooner--Attached are pictures of our puppy, Spooner. We love her so much!
She went to puppy kindergarten and was top in the class for learning tricks, yet she was one of the most aggressive as far as playing with the other puppies. She loves to play! She loves kids, too! She’s just kind of crazy yet.
Penny Kurth
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Bella--Sorry it's taken me so long to update you on Flower.
On our way back to Minnesota w/our new bundle, I renamed her Bella, my husband calls her Furball. She's so sweet/friendly, she even puts up with the grand kids.
Since she was spayed last month, she no longer has accidents outside her litterbox, so she now has the run of the house, she's loving it!! When we are home her cage door is open for her to go in/out as she wants. She loves running down the hallway and back, and everywhere in between. From all her running she now weighs a little over 3 lbs.
In the morning, when I'm in the kitchen she will usually come running to me for her slice of banana, her favorite treat!
We're so happy we have her as part of our family, she brings us alot of joy & amusement.
Keep up your good work w/all the animals you care for, have a great day!
Sincerely,
Shari Roberts
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Nara---I adopted a little Manx girl from WCAHS a few weeks ago and I just wanted to follow up and say thank you. We ended up naming her Nara (like Narnia, minus the N & I). Nara has fit right in and become a great addition to our household. Whenever our other cat Henry is awake and about she is right there with him and he hasn’t minded one bit (unless her kitten energy gets a bit exasperating…but he lets her know). Whether they are playing or just hanging out, they seem quite happy and content with each other.
Our Golden/Lab mix has been very patient with Nara as she is still a bit intimidated with his 80+lbs size. Thankfully our dog Oliver has the temperament of a Golden and has been very patient and gentle with her…even though she takes every advantage to pounce on his tail. She seems very relaxed and can walk right up and even sit by him until he turns his head to look at or sniff her. She has been getting better every day and I am sure they will eventually become good friends. Then she will have two boys to play with as Oliver would love to join in the fun and play with her and Henry.
At Nara’s last vet appointment a week ago or so for her distemper shot they informed me that she is up to 2.98lbs. Nara is a foodaholic. Nara will attempt to eat anyone’s food if you let her. She could be sound asleep and you put any food down on a dish and she’s there in the blink of an eye. It’s become a bit of a comedy here to feed her and Henry. Nara eats upstairs and Henry down, and she will ‘inhale’ hers and then run down to eat his too. It’s been interesting and fun thinking of new ways to keep her preoccupied so he can eat. Nara doesn’t miss a beat and can run like the wind when food in involved. It can be quite comical at times.
In any event, I just wanted to drop a line to say thank you and let you know that all is well with her.
Sincerely,
Erin R. Hinderks
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