LOOK AT BUDDY NOW!

Last month we posted that Buddy headed North to find his forever family. We knew he would be a big hit in New England (being the handsome Lab that he is!) These pictures are of Buddy and his foster family in New England. Doesn't he look great?

We received word this week that Buddy has found his forever family. Here is the update they sent in:

We just want to say thank you for taking care of Buddy and for doing all of the great work that you do. He's is such a perfect dog and we're so happy that we found him.

He's had a busy day and is having a good long sleep right now. He slept for most of the way home, went for a long walk when we got here, met some dog friends along the bike path, and has already met some our neighbors. He's such a handsome boy and he's a pure gentleman - everybody loves him!!

The girls must have made a great impression - he just LOVES kids :-)

We will send you updates along the way on how he is doing.

Thanks again,

Barbara & Steve





Thank you to Terri for fostering Buddy through Heartworm treatment and to our rescue partners in New England for finding Buddy such a great home!

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UPDATE ON JADEA - A MIRACLE PUP!

Jadea going for a romp on the beach

Most of you probably will not remember Jadea - she came to PAWS several years ago - a broken dog.

Jadea was found on the side of the expressway, starving, lifeless and completely broken. No one knows how long she laid out there on the side of the road suffering and starving. Jadea was emaciated beyond belief, she heartworm positive, infested with intestinal parasites, she had rips in both her ears, scars and cuts all over and to top it off she had a crushed pelvis and broken femur. Treatment had to wait on her broken bones for over a week because she was too unstable to operate on. Her surgeries had to be split up because there was so much damage. Both hips had to be repaired and have screws placed to secure both. She also had to have her femur plated to hold it together.

She had a long and painful recovery - but at the end of it all, she found her way to a wonderful home in Maine!

As you can see from these pictures, Jadea has since had one of her legs amputated and uses a wheelchair to help her run and play. Obviously, these challenges have not negatively impacted her quality of life at all!

The pictures make all of the pain and recovery time worthwhile. Jadea is a survivor and never lets her injuries or past mistreatment hold her back from enjoying life. We all can learn a lesson in life from this sweet girl.

We are so thankful that Jadea has found an incredible family that loves her for her beautiful soul and gentle demeanor.

Happy trails Jadea!









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NEW PICTURE OF PAWS ALUMNS - BEN & LEO

Max, Ben & Leo enjoying an after-dinner nap

We just received this adorable picture of Ben & Leo! It is so much fun for us to receive happy updates on the pups that come through our rescue!

Ben and Leo flew to Maine in 2009 on a private chartered plane (along with several other lucky pups) to their new home with Anita and Brad.

Read their amazing rescue story

Thank you to Brad & Anita for keeping adopting both Ben & Leo and for giving them such a wonderful home.

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EVAN ALL GROWN UP!

We just received this picture of Evan (now Mortimer) all grown up! Look at how big he is!

Thank you so much to David & Kimberly for giving this sweet boy a great home!


Evan as a puppy

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THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR PUPS!

Thank you to everyone who came out to our bake sale last weekend! We made a little over $400 which is enough to pay for vetting for two pups! Those lucky pups are Jack & Jasmine - who will be heading off to one of our rescue partners in New England because of your support!

Kudos to Cissy, Gloria, Reefie, Colleen, Jill, and Deborah for baking the goodies! You all are awesome!




Jack & Jasmine say "thank you!"

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WHATEVER HAPPENED TO MANDY?

I am waiting for you! When are you coming to get me?

Mandy is STILL here with us - waiting patiently for her chance at a forever home of her own. Mandy came to PAWS with her sister, Chloe, in 2009!!! They both had litters of puppies and both were treated for Heartworm disease. All the puppies went off to rescue. Chloe was fortunate to head off to rescue in New England as well where she is now reunited and sharing her home with one of her puppies!

Sadly - Mandy stayed behind - as she tested positive for Heartworm again! Poor Mandy had to undergo Heartworm treatment a second time. It is such a difficult treatment - but Mandy came through like a champ on both occasions.

NOW it is Mandy's turn for a home. She is healthy, heartworm negative and so deserving of a family to call her own.

Mandy is living with multiple other dogs. She is housetrained, and a cuddler (as you can tell from these pictures.)

Being foster care is fine for awhile - but every dog deserves the love and attention of their very own family. Please help Mandy to find her happy ending.


Look - I know how to wave at the camera!

Aren't I gorgeous?

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