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Sadie Formerly Lady

Photos of Sadie, formerly known as Lady. Just click on the pictures and you can download them. Sadie came to be with us just a few days ago. Already she has won our hearts James Clinefelter

Red Boy

We just wanted to give you an update on how Red Boy is doing. We saw our picture on your web site under adoption day photos so we thought we would drop you a note. We have renamed Red Boy, his name is now Buddy. We kept on calling him Casey’s buddy since we got him to keep Casey company after Cody died. Well, 4 months after we got Buddy, Casey passed away from a turned stomach. Buddy is now the king of the house. He has Todd wrapped around his paw so he gets everything he wants. Thank you again for picking out such a great dog for us. Once things settle down, we might get a little friend from Buddy. Terri, Todd and Taylor Frank

Duke (Sherlock)

Dear Carol, Just wanted you to know that Duke (formerly Sherlock) is doing great! He is so smart that he can even say Ma Ma now. He has been in our lives since 2006 and we are so blessed to have him. He is so smart and curious that we wonder if we should have kept Sherlock as his name!!! He is such a good boy and he adapts to changes in our lives so well. Thank you for picking him out for us! He makes us laugh every day and enriches our lives so much. You are great at what you do and keep up the wonderful work! Sincerely, Robyn & Kevin Cantwell of Orlando (and Duke formerly known as Sherlock I have attached a file that shows him speaking. He is hilarious!

Jazzy (Sage)

Hi Carol, I adopted Jazzy, formerly Sage, last summer. Just wanted to give you an update and let you know how much we enjoy her and what a great dog she has turned out to be! My son is her favorite but she is a family dog. She has become a barn favorite at the horse shows too! thanks again,Lisa Ackerman

Choper

Carol, Here is some pictures my daughter took of our little one. She took it with her phone, so the color isn't full color. He has alot of toys. The sliding glass door has some lathe on it so he doesn't run into it. He is our little buddle of joy. I don't know who is spoiling who. He has been so friendly with the neighbors and they have fell in love with him. Can't you tell we are proud parents??? Hope things are going good with you. CHOPER says "HI" Diane & Skip and of course "CHOPER"

Beau and Betty

Carol, It's been 16 months since we picked up Beau. He has been a joy to our family. He got sick for a couple of months, but is fine now. He doesn't get along to well with some other dogs but is getting better. He follows my wife like a shadow and just loves my other cocker, Betty, and is still learning to play with her. He loves his squeak toys, treats, walks, and riding cars. We are sure glad he is our boy. Thanks again, Larry Baker

Christmas

Aunt Carol!!!

I am so sorry I haven't written you in awhile since I came to my new home, I have
just been so busy and happy with my new family!! I am having a blast-and guess
what?? They even let me sleep in the bed with them. You know what else-Santa Paws
came and gave me so many presents that I didn't know what to do with all of them! I
am sending you some pictures of me so that you can see how happy and healthy I am up
here in Georgia.Thanks for all you do to help dogs like me find a great home!!!
Being lazy man with my Grandpa

Taking a nap with my new shark
Check out all the toys we got!

Myles

Aunt Carol!!!

I am so sorry I haven't written you in awhile since I came to my new home, I have
just been so busy and happy with my new family!! I am having a blast-and guess
what?? They even let me sleep in the bed with them. You know what else-Santa Paws
came and gave me so many presents that I didn't know what to do with all of them! I
am sending you some pictures of me so that you can see how happy and healthy I am up
here in Georgia.Thanks for all you do to help dogs like me find a great home!!!
Being lazy man with my Grandpa

Taking a nap with my new shark
Check out all the toys we got!

Angel and Anabel

Hi Carol,Happy New Year! I returned home last night to Bill's successful week alone
with Angel and Anabel. Seems like we have a new family member. There are issues
which we will continue to work with and I will keep you posted. Attached is a photo
of the girls. Angel is a very sweet little girl. She is very curious and is into
everything but she looks at you with those big brown eyes and that overbite and and
you melt . . .I hope the situation continues to improve for all of us.Thanks again,
Celeste

Bailey & Bear

Hi Carol Merry Christmas! I am sending a couple of photos of Bear, he is 7 years old now and such a baby. Today we went to visit Santa, both my boys are hoping to get on the nice list! I'm pretty sure they will make it. The 2nd photo is from our family vacation this year. Bear has decided to train the new kid to play ball at an early age, he sat waiting for her to throw it! Wishing you all a successful 2010 Margaret Carr

Kirby

Hi Carol… Kirby’s first Christmas! Joyce Schwing for.. Katherine Jones Agency

Lucy

We adopted Lucy one year ago and it's been a terrific year. While we don't have a fenced in yard so we make sure she goes to the big dog park daily. She runs, runs and runs some more. She tolerates other dogs at the park but doesn't play with them, we think it's because they get in the way of her running. Lucy is the first dog we've had that would rather go outside than eat. The golf cart is one of her favorites and then we bought a boat and Lucy is in seventh heaven (she has a life preserver). I'm home with Lucy all day so she has company. While she always loves her bed her favorite spot is her daddy's chair. At night Lucy sleeps right between us and is a real cuddler. She's a great traveler and enjoys the car and is great at hotels and likes everyone including strangers. We love our Lucy and she's happy....how do I know she's happy? Right now she's on the sofa next to me all cuddled up. Thank you for letting us adopt Lucy. Carol & Dave Niven

Jewel

Hi Carol, Here's this year's Christmas photo of Jewel on the right (an adoptee from FCSR) and Penny on then left (we've had her since she was 4 months old) she's now 10+.waiting for Santa. Do you like our Florida Christmas Tree? Thanks again for helping Penny when she was "under the weather". Adopting Jewel was the best thing we ever did for all of us. She's a great dog and Penny's "Best Bud". They get along great! The grand kids love her too. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! to you and your volunteers. Steve, Kathy, Penny and Jewel Tremblay

Missy

Happy Thanksgiving, giving is a time to be thankful and we are.... You will never know how much your organization means to us. A few years ago we adopted Whisper from you. (Black female Cocker spaniel) She couldn't be a more perfect fit for our family. So from the bottom of my heart Thank you again for helping us complete our family with Whisper. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and friends. Missy

Myles

Hello Carol. Sending you a picture of Quincy whom is now named Myles for all the miles he (and we) traveled to find his forever home. He is enjoying his new home up here in Georgia and even went for a swim in the pool today. Thanks so much for introducing us to Myles-we couldn't be happier. (and neither could he!!) He seems to be adjusting very well and even Madison is enjoying having a new brother in the house! Kris and Christine Statesboro, GA

Rascal

Thanks again Jane and Carol, once again I have adopted a wonder dog from your rescue agency. You guys do a wonderful job finding good homes for these sweet dogs. Keep up the good work. Here are a couple of pictures of Rascal aka Benny. I'll see you soon.Your friend Angie. P.S. Teddy is doing great, he is my sweetie. Thanks again!

Bosco

Wanted to send some photos of our beautiful boy. He is a joy and he and Molly and doing well. He has certainly attached himself to me . . and I love it! At times it is hard for Steven as he loves "his boy." Molly has started following him which is what we had hoped for. Bosco is very tolerant of her and they seem to have found a place they are both comfortable with. As you can see he is a beautiful, beautiful boy (as you already knew) and the last picture is of him with his head on my lap. He is right now laying at my feet as I type this email. He is such a precious boy. Have you ever seen such soulful eyes! Thanks again Carol for all that you do. If it wasn't for you he most likely would not be here with us right now. Cathy & Steven Stauffer, Tallahassee

Sandi

Aunt Carol – it’s me Sandi checking in to say hi from Gainesville. Next month it will be two and a half years since you found me my new home. This place has the best squirrels and lizards to chase. This is a picture of me cruising along the fence line looking for lizards. I haven’t caught a squirrel yet but I sure have caught a lot of lizards. In March I had patella surgery on my left knee. The surgery wasn’t so bad but two months of limited activity with no squirrel and lizard chasing was the pits. The doctor over at the vet school did a great job on my knee and now I’m as good as new. Hope all is going well with you.

Mugs

Aunt Carol - it's me Mugs checking in to say hi. I've been in my new home for two years next month and I'm still having a good time here. Mom says I'm just as cute as a button but I knew that anyway. One of my favorite activities is hanging out in the kitchen hoping for a morsel to drop on the floor. This is a picture of me in the kitchen looking up at the counter waiting on that morsel to fall. Just wanted to check in and let you know I am doing fine. Love, Mugs.

Ginger

Hi Aunt Carol - Ginger checking in. It's been 14 months since I came to my new home and I want you to know I'm having a wonderful time here with my cocker brother and sisters, Charlie, Sandi and Mugs. My mom says I look like such a little angel when I'm sleeping so she is sending a picture of me sleeping on the couch. Mom also says I am one of the most affectionate cockers she has ever met and I give wonderful cocker kisses. Yesterday I went to the vet school for my quarterly eye checkup and the doctors were pleased to see I was doing so well. They think I might have more sight in my good eye than they originally thought after my cataract surgery. I sure do wish more people would give cockers with limited sight a chance. I don't let my sight limitations hold me back one bit and run all around the yard and love my daily walks around the neighborhood and I steal all my sibling's toys and hide them under the dining room table. But they know where I hide the toy stash and don't seem to mind. Thank you again for finding me a home and you can come visit us anytime you would like.