REMEMBER THIS SAD HOUND DOG?

Golliath upon rescue

Remember Golliath? The sad, scared hound dog that was rescued from the local shelter at the last possible moment with his brother (Davey)?

Golliath headed off to rescue - a shy, frightened boy - but look at him now! Golliath was adopted by a wonderful family who sent the following update:

Remy (Golliath) is doing wonderfully. He is getting accustomed very nicely. He is very excited about the cats but within just three days he has really calmed down and learned not to jump too much :) around the cats. I am very impressed and pleased! He has such a personality, quite a ham! He is such a cuddler, so adorable. We have introduced him to our best friends dog Bella, a three year old black lab and they have been getting along wonderfully! He is such a good boy!

Here are some pictures we wanted to share with you!

Again thank you so much for all of your help.
Best regards,
Elizabeth


Golliath at home!


Napping on the couch


Best friends sharing a bed

What a difference a home can make!


Please help us to create more happy tails for dogs like Golliath by fostering or sponsoring a dog in need.

SCOUT - THE TV ADDICT

If you are looking for a companion to hang out with you and watch TV without fighting over the remote or giving feedback from the sidelines - then Scout is the dog for you:)

His foster mom recently emailed the above picture of Scout enjoying his shows. His all time favorite she discovered is "Animal Cops." Too funny!

Scout is doing well in his foster home where he lives with many other dogs. He also met some children last week and did great! He gave them a kiss and let them hug him. What a good boy!

If you have the love in your heart and room in your home for Scout - please email marionangels@yahoo.com or fill out our online adoption application.

Scout is neutered, up-to-date on vaccines, heartworm negative, crate trained, house trained - and an all around lovable boy. He is a hound - so a fenced in yard is a must.

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BLOSSOM - BEAUTIFUL BULLY NEEDS IMMEDIATE HELP!

Sweet Blossom has been standing quietly on the sidelines - wating for someone to pick her, notice her, help her...but nobody has even inquired about her. Now Blossom is in trouble - and she needs to be noticed.

Blossom was rescued by a kind-hearted woman who pulled her out of a local shelter right before she was to be euthanized. Blossom was rescued with love - but not with much of a plan...as her rescuer really was not equipped to take in a foster dog.

As a result, Blossom has been living tied outside for many months. Now Blossom's rescuer is no longer able to care for her as Blossom has smartly discovered a way to escape her tether (who can blame her?) Blossom needs a foster home that is able to keep her inside as part of the family ASAP. This is a very people-oriented dog who should not live alone outside.

Blossom's situation is urgent - she needs a place to go right now. She would love a foster home with a fenced in yard - and perhaps a boyfriend to run and play with.

Blossom is a loyal and loving companion dog - please help us get her out of the yard and onto the couch!

If you can foster Blossom - please contact marionangels@yahoo.com - or fill out our online application.

Fostering saves lives - and it is free!

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YEY - IT'S THURSDAY!

Sidney & Rex - on their way at last!

Thursday is here again - which means it is....TRANSPORT DAY!

We had TEN true survivors head off to their new lives today via PETS transport. All of the dogs leaving were longterm residents that survived a wide range of medical challenges.


Sidney and Rex (pictured above) survived heartworm treatment. Rex was so malnourished and sicky when he arrived that we were worried that he would not make it through - but as you can see...he did with flying colors. Sidney had to finish nursing her litter of puppies before she could be treated...what a trooper!

The "A" puppies - Abby, Allen, Angela and Anna have been with us since they were a few weeks old. They have survived BOTH Distemper and Parvo - and have essentially grown up in foster care. Sadly - several of their sibblings were too sick to recover.

The "L" puppies - Lacy, Landry, Leslie and Lily also are Parvo survivors.

These dogs are true miracles - they refused to give up on the hope that a better life was around the corner.

All ten dogs were nursed back to health and fostered by die-hard PAWS volunteers, Lisa and Leanne. You guys rock.

Anna

Angela

Allen

Abby

Lacy

Landry

Leslie

Lily

It cost over $3,000 in vet expenses to save these 10 pups - PLEASE help us to continue to save the ones that cannot help themselves -- donate today! sponsor a dog! or open your home to a foster dog!

JACKIE - ADORABLE SCRUFFY PUP NEEDS FOSTER

Meet Jackie! This adorable Schnauzer mix girl is in dire need of a foster home. She has been through so much upheaval -and just needs a helping hand to find her way to a new beginning.

Jackie was surrendered to our local shelter by her owner for no apparent good reason... Poor girl was so confused - being left behind in a noisey kennel after being a beloved pet.

Unfortunately, Jackie is yet another pup who has not received the basic care of monthly heartworm prevention (why is this lifesaving preventative such a challenge for dog owners?). So...she tested positive for heartworm.

Being a black, adult heartworm positive dog - quickly moved Jackie onto the euthanasia list at the shelter.

The GOOD NEWS is that Jackie was spotted by one of our volunteers just in the nick of time - who pulled her from the shelter. MORE GOOD NEWS is that one of our rescue partners has offered to pay for Jackie's heartworm treatment AND take her into rescue once her treatment is completed.

All we have to do to save this girl is to find her a local indoor foster home that can care for her through the treatment. Please do not let lack of a foster home stand in the way of Jackie's new life...

Jackie is a wonderful, sweet-natured girl who gets along well with other dogs. She has a nice medium build - not too big, not too small... and her scruffy face will melt your heart.

Due to lack of foster space - Jackie is currently living outside - which is not fair to her and is not an appropriate situation for heartworm treatment. The sooner we can find foster care for Jackie - the sooner you all can read happy ending/beginning!

To foster Jackie, please complete our online foster application,

or send us an email: marionangels@yahoo.com.

To meet me is to love me!

MANDY - THIS WEEK'S LUCKY PUP!

Another transport day has come and gone - this week we had one very lucky pup heading off to a new life!

Mandy is a gorgeous German Shorthair Pointer who landed at our local shelter. Of course, being an adult dog in our area, she turned up heartworm positive. As a heartworm positive hound dog in a Southern municipal shelter - she had little chance of making it out alive.

Fortunately, one of our volunteers saw her - and rescued her from the shelter just in the nick of time. When Mandy arrived to her foster home - she was very fearful and showed signs of previously being abused. With the love and care that her foster mom gave - she began to trust again and is now a wonderful, loving pup.

Two months later - Mandy has completed heartworm treatment - and on Thursday - headed off to her new life!

Thank you to Leanne for battling the traffic jams and crime scene to get Mandy to her ride to freedom.

REED: ANOTHER HAPPY ENDING:)

We love our happy endings! Here is an update from Reed's adoptive family. Sounds like Reed has hit the jackpot and is loving his new life.


Our one year anniversary with Buddy (formerly Reed) is coming up and I thought I'd let you know how successful our adoption has been. Buddy has gained about 10 lbs and is taller and stronger than he was.... we have decided that he was younger than advertised when we got him, given the growth and development that has occurred.

His desperate need to escape out the door is no longer present at all (!)and he will stay on the property when we let him outside with us off leash. He has taken to our training very well, although as you know, those first few months were difficult. We credit consistency in his daily life, but more than anything, our love for him coupled with his desire to belong and please. He really is the sweetest and most sensitive pet I have had, and of course each of my pets have been special to me in their own way.

We take him to the dog park everyday, yes, even in winter! And we walk him on the beach. He has lots of friends and admirers who love him too. Our 17+year old, Lily, is still hanging on and they love each other very much. She has been a wonderful dog and I think has influenced him; he has given her a new lease on life and we actually believe he has given her reason to live these last months.

I have included some photos. The first one is the one that was posted on petfinders and the second one was taken about a month ago in our yard. You are welcome to use them if needed.

It is a very happy story and thank you again. Jane

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY FROM MORRIS!

This cutie picture was sent in by Crystal - Morris's adoptive mom! Morris now "Petey" was wearing this card on Mother's Day when Crystal woke up!

Morris was with us for so long - he spent months and months in boarding - and it seemed that he would never have his chance to shine. We are so thrilled to see him living the life of a loved family member.

Below is the note sent along with Morris's mother's day picture:

Just wanted to show you guys the mothers day card from petey. (well him and my son made breakfast in bed and they both carried in a card) sweet... Thank you both and happy moms day!

UPDATE ON SWEET SCOUT!

Many of you have been asking about Scout's status and we finally have some news to share.

Scout is now back in our rescue after two years and is settling in very well! He is sharing a foster home with many other dogs of all shapes, sizes and sex - and seems to get along with all. Scout also appears to be house trained and a very loving boy.

Below are some new pictures and update from one of Scout's foster moms.

Here are a couple pics of Scout. He is doing great! He even tried to play today.

He enjoys going for walks, he gets scared sometimes at loud noises but other than that he enjoys his walks.

He is getting along well with the 12 adult dogs here. He has not really interacted with the four puppies yet as the pups are outside most of the day.

He is such a sweet dog who just wants to be loved, he loves to give kisses. He will make someone a wonderful companion!

A big "thank you" to Lisa and Leanne for taking this boy in when you are already overflowing with the four legged friends. Thanks also to Bobbie for keeping him safe for the last few years.

BLAST FROM THE PAST - UPDATE ON LING LING!

Ling Ling on "her" sofa

We love to receive updates on our rescue dogs from their adoptive families! Below is a terrific update on Ling Ling - a Shar Pei mix that was slated for euthanasia at our local shelter over a year ago for "cage aggression."

Ling Ling is now living the life of a queen - and obviously is not a danger to society!

I know you guys are so busy you may not remember a pei mix girl you adopted out a while back.

I just wanted to let you know that she is the best dog anyone could ask for.
She was being housed by a shelter and they were going to euthanize her because of cage aggression. We have yet to see any sign of aggression, I guess she was just terrified.

I have not gotten a chance to thank you for saving her and giving her another chance.

I have had rescue dogs in the past and found that they usually come with problems of some kind that have to be resolved. She has not caused us any trouble at all since she came to our home.

My husband re-named her Chippy. She goes running with him for his ongoing job training as a firefighter all of the time. She plays so well with my 18 month old, they do tug of war. She growls and jumps and makes it look like she is trying so hard but barely pulls and lets him win every time. Her name was his third word.

My niece and nephew dress her up like a doll and she loves the attention. She has trained so easily and can do tons of useful things, like pick up objects and hand them to me.


Ling Ling playing "dress-up"

She has her own giant bed, but uses it for toy storage and refuses to sleep anywhere but HER sofa.

Everywhere we take her people remark on what a good dog she is. They are always surprised to hear she is a shelter dog.

Thank you so much for everything you do, please don't stop saving these awesome dogs like our Chippy!

Lily

Thank you Lily for giving Ling Ling (aka "Chippy") a chance at the life she deserves. She looks awfully happy!

WE LOVE THURSDAYS!

Penny, Polly, and Phoebe waiting for the transport

Thursdays are the best days of the week for us - because it is transport day! The day all of our volunteer efforts pay back.

Almost every Thursday we have the honor to bring some of our rescued and rehabilitated dogs to the transport pick up location. From there they spend several hard long days making the trip to rescue groups in New England where there are loving foster and adoptive families waiting to receive our chosen pups!


So many hours and funds are sunk into turning a malnourished, once unloved dog into and adoptable family member. Sometimes it seems to others that we are crazy people working on a task that cannot be completed!

And then comes transport day:) We are reminded that there is a light at the end of the long, dark tunnel - at least for a few lucky pups....

This past Thursday - three Lab mix pups, Penny, Polly & Phoebe, left for their new lives. You can see what gorgeous girls they turned out to be! If it were not for the efforts of PAWS volunteers and foster parents, Lisa and Leanne, the girls would not have survived to see this day. A BIG "thank you" to Uncle Joe for saving these girls from their former life and bringing them to PAWS.


Happy trails girls!

HOME AT LAST! CALLIE & CHARLIE

As some of you know - we have spent a great deal of time begging and pleading for help with Callie and Charlie - two wonderful Chocolate Labs that have been waiting for many many months for a foster home that could take them through Heartworm treatment.

Sometimes it feels like nobody is out there listening - or that the world has become annoyed with our constant begging in the name of the dogs - and then - out of the blue - comes a miracle - that shows that indeed SOMEONE is listening.


The miracle of the moment is that Callie and Charlie have not found a foster home but have found a FOREVER home! With a family that is willing and able to take them through heartworm treatment.


The dynamic duo went to their new home on Saturday. Here is a picture of them enjoying the new digs!


Thank YOU for rescuing them and helping them find a home. We love them! I've got only one picture so far, but I'll send more when they are through their treatments and frolicking outside again. Keep up your great work.
Best,
Jennifer

Thank you to Jennifer and Bernard for giving these two pups the life they deserve! And thank you to Terri for being patient and keeping our pups safe.