Happy Endings

A Very Happy Ending
After spending almost two years at our shelter Brody was recently adopted by a young couple, Shawn and Erin. It was worth the wait to find the perfect match. Brody loves Shawn and Erin as much they love him. Shawn describes him as a loyal companion who is basically “attached to his hip”. Shawn and Brody go running everyday and then Brody goes everywhere with Shawn riding on a special platform that Shawn built inside the cab of his pickup. Brody has a pool at home and also enjoys going for a swim in the lake with Shawn and Erin.

Brody is well known in Kingston. He makes frequent visits to Lowes where he has become a celebrity. “Everybody knows Brody” Shawn said. If Shawn drives anywhere near Taco Bell, Brody will bark to let Shawn know that he wants one of his favorite treats, a special order, just chicken on a soft taco. When Shawn drives up to the window at MacDonald’s everyone knows Brody’s order is a small vanilla ice cream topped with a dog biscuit.

Brody had a close call recently. Shawn and Erin rushed him to the emergency clinic late one Saturday night after Brody collapsed. X-rays indicated that Brody needed immediate surgery. Shawn and Erin were informed that Brody’s chances didn’t look good. Surgery revealed a blockage from something that Brody had probably swallowed long ago that caused bloat. The surgery was successful and Brody made a complete recovery thanks to a great vet and Shawn and Erin’s quick action. Brody had to have a special diet of pureed chicken and rice while he recovered from surgery. Erin said that their grocery bill doubled buying special food and treats for Brody. “He loves cheese and sits by the grill whenever we cook outside. He knows he’ll get his treat” Erin said. Brody’s lab report from the vet showed that all his results were perfect except that he had high cholesterol! (Maybe he had too many special treats.)

Shawn said that he has had lots of dogs, but Brody tops them all. “He’s the smartest dog. He knows all kinds of commands, only a few of which are sit, shake one paw, the other paw, and high five. He loves to work.” He will sit when Shawn throws an object and waits for the command “squirrel”. Brody’s ears perk up whenever Shawn says “truck”.

Brody had nightmares when he was first adopted, but now he sleeps well-sharing a bed with Shawn and Erin.

Thank you UCSPCA for finding me (us) a new home. I love my big sister Piper. We play all the time. I love my mommy too. We’ll come visit soon
Love, Munchkin-that’s my new name
Love, Piper too.

Here’s Dora a very happy dog.
Barbara S.

Please enjoy the photo of my precious bundle “Bobo”. It is really hard to put into words how much joy this dog has brought to our lives. He is a gentle, loving and playful dog. He just went to the vet and he is a whopping 81 lbs. My vet says he is perfect. Did I mention how much he loves cats!!!!
Thanks for everything,
Susan and Darrell

Happy Tails
Allie and Bubba have been joined by Boogie (now called Jack) They are a happy group.

Dear SPCA,
I am writing to tell you how pleased my husband Ken and I are to have Ranger in our lives. This summer we adopted Ranger who is half Akita and half Great Pyrenees. We were looking for a puppy that would be a good companion for our three year old German Shepard, Avril. He was 43 pounds and named Denali when he arrived at our home. He is now 70 pounds and still growing at seven months. We went for training classes and he is quite proficient and sit, down and come. We are still practicing stay which is hard for him since he love to eat so much. I have offered him banana and apple chunks and he eats just about anything, which can be hazardous. We either keep an eye on him or an ear open since he is still a puppy even though he hardly looks like one. He went on vacation with us in the Adirondacks and quickly learned to get in and out of the boat. He loves to be with us and enjoys running around our fenced yard. I don’t think he’ll ever be fast enough to catch a chipmunk, but that doesn’t keep him from trying. We have been reading up on large breeds and make sure to coax him rather than force him to do anything. He responds to love with big sloppy kisses, so if you meet him have a paper towel ready! Thank you for letting us adopt him.
Sincerely,
Lynn and Ken G.

Hey Guys,
Remember me “Snuffy”  My new name is Shanti, which means Peace, an that is exactly the way I feel, at peace. I go for long walks in the woods. I love running in the snow and going snowshoeing with my mama. I give and receive lots of kisses with the kis and kittys. I eat real well, home cooked meals, Yum. I chomp on lots of bones, play lots of ball and have lots of playdates. I even have a little (and I mean little) girlfriend down the road. I would love to jump into everyone’s arms to show them just how much I love them, especially when they are hugging. But I am working on holding back for not everyone wants a big guy like me jumping on them. Anyway, thanks for your good work and helping me find my new family.
Thank you for your Kindness. To all of you there, thank you for bringing Shanti to us. He is a blessing to our family.
Yahna
Kiva
Makiyla

Tiggy and Gracie came in as brother and sister. Gracie was afraid of the other cats, and Tiggy as big brother stayed by her side and protected her. They loved each other.  We wanted them to get adopted together and that is not always possible. Luckily Donna K. was looking for two cats and Tiggy and Gracie were recommended and now live very happily in a wonderful home.