Teddy!!

We adopted Teddy just yesterday and he is already enjoying our family! Teddy was a bit timid at first in our home, but now is running and playing with our kids! Our dog of 11 years, Kobe, passed away over the summer and my husband and I were referred to this website by friends of ours. We both were drawn to Teddy's webspage since September and decided to adopt him for Christmas! My daughter exclaimed last night, "He is the BEST Christmas present ever!" We are so glad to give Teddy a warm and happy home! We will post more information and pictures soon!
Love,
The Kaylor Family

Elizabeth

Hi Tammy,
I hope that you recieved the pictures i sent from my phone last week. sorry it took so long to email you back. I am having issue with my camera so this is the only picture i have right now. i will keep sending updates every so often with new pictures for the family that found her and took care of her.
First off Belle has a new name...Cleo (Cleopatra). WHen we adopted her we were walkign out and my husband said that she looked egyptian becasue of the dark (eyeliner) around her eyes so she is our little Cleo. She is a great dog and fits in with our family so well. It is like she has been here forever. It is great to watch her and my son play together. He is two and the excitement of a new puppy is still going strong. He helps me feed her everyday! They will be life long buddies. As for the baby,Sophia is a little unsure but today she was laughing at CLeo and wanted to pet her. :) I am sure when she gets a little older she will be right with her brother playing.
We love her energy and the fact that she also loves to snuggle with us. She is doing well with house training although we have had a few accidents (much better now that my husband nows the doggie potty signs). She is jumping the fence when the other dogs are out unless we are standing outsidfe with her... she always runs right beack when i call her. We are starting apuppy training class at petsmart in Dec when i am done with school, but work on basic commands at home. She is very smart.
Yesterday we went to the vet and she did so well. She has gained a little and the doctor said she looks beautiful and in excellent health. We go back in a few weeks for more Vaccine and growth check (not sure how big she will be). She did get a little sick on the way home and was wondering if she was car sick ever....took her right back and she was fine!
Please tell the family that looked out for her and turned her in thank you from the Stepien family. We LOVE Cleo and are grateful to them for caring for her when her owner didnt. She is an awesome family member.
take care,
ELziabeth Stepien

Baby's Pictures :)

Picture of baby and her Big sister :)

Baby :)

We adopted Baby in Sept. of this. She is adorable-playful-very loving and extremely smart. And also a very good little sister to Her new Big sister. We did discover she has allergies but our wonderful vet is taking very good care of her and she seems much better. Overall we are so happy we adopted her..She has become a very special in our very large family. Will try to post more on her later with more new pictures.
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Scruffy (aka Tanner)

I adopted Scuffy (fostered under the name of Tanner) a couple months ago. I had been looking for a breed that worked fo people with allergies, and found that a Yorkie also met other criteria I was looking for (small, etc.). Tanner/Scruffy had been offered for about 3 months before I began the adoption process. He was listed as a Yorkie mix, which he is, and about 5 years old. This was good because I was looking for a mature adult dog. He was also said to be "housebroken". After I had Scruffy for a week, I took him to the vet for a check-up. Imagine my surprise when the vet told me that Scruffy is no more than 2 years old! That explains why he chews everything in sight. Scruffy is also NOT housebroken, but is getting better.

Before you adopt, be sure you ask everything about the dog and then cross your fingers that what you're told is the truth.

If he wasn't so sweet sometimes, I'd have to give him back!

The Chauncey Bean!

We adopted Chauncey (then known as Blitzen) on January 4th of 2010 when he was about 12 weeks old. What a great way to start the year. We are so happy with our little Cocker Spaniel, although he's not that little anymore! We estimate his birthday to be October 15th so I just wanted to let you know how well this birthday boy is doing. We call him the "Chauncey Bean" because he's kinda shaped like a bean, sometimes we call him "Little Piggy" because he's gotten a bit porky and loves his treats, other times we call him the "Spotted Cow" because he likes to graze on the flowers in the garden and on occasion he is known as "Shark Attack" when hides under the bed and pops out to attack you when you get off the boat (bed). I never realized we were adopting so many animals at once! He is best buddies with our Goldendoodle Winston and together they make sure our 7 year old son wakes up for school on time with lots of dog kisses. I'll tell them "It's time to wake up Alex" and t
hey will both head straight for his bedroom door. It's their favorite part of the morning. Chauncey is a favorite at Petsmart. The groomers there love it when he comes in and he loves his spa days. They say he is one of the best behaved Cockers they see. We're so happy to have him as part of the family and that you were able to foster him until his found his forever home with us! He's living the good life now! We'll post with new pics next year....See you then!

Happy Tail

I ADOPTED A CUTE LITTLE BOY - He turned out to be sick. I did EVERYTHING to make him better- I have documentation proving this-- brought him to my vet ETC I had to return him- YOU PROMISED to refund $100.00-- I am still waiting- I am respectfully asking you to hold true to your word..Just like every other time I have asked. Your professionalism is what I am asking for. A simple reply is expected. Marcia Drechsel

Luigi

We were not really expecting to adopt a dog again so soon after our first dogs (Casey) passing, but our home felt empty and incomplete. Our 10 year old son Zach had taken the loss of our dog the hardest and had been searching the internet for the perfect second dog for him to care for again. We came across Luigi on the website and Zach could not get him off his mind.

Unbeknownst to Zach we contacted Perfect Paws and decided to see if we could at least meet Luigi and see if we felt he would be a good fit for our family. Needless to say, we brought Luigi home that same day and we are all hopelessly in love with the little guy!

We surprised Zach and our son and his dog have been inseperable ever since. We are so grateful to Perfect Paws and for Luigis foster mom Diane. They were wonderful with Luigi and he is incredibly well behaved for being only 5 months old. He is even teaching our large lab better manners.

Losing Casey was one of the most difficult things our family has ever had to go through, but Luigi has filled that gap in a big way. We are so blessed to have him in our family.
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Kabo

Kabo is the greatest dog anyone could ask for ever. He has been my companion, protector and spoiled rotten "kid" since November. He tolerates invastions of foster dogs often and after he gets over the jealousy of sharing my attention learns he has a new playmate. He's taken over my guest room so he even has his own bedroom that he sleeps in every night. I can't thank Perfect Paws enough for allowing me to adopt this wonderful animal. We are attached at the hip and his favorite thing is to go for a ride with me when I go on errands that I don't have to leave him in the car alone.

Slim Jim

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Slim Jim Williams

We adopted Slim Jim July 31st. What a loving little guy. We could not have ask for a better dog. Our little doxie Olive and Jim are a perfect pair. They love to play together and nap together as well. Jim has adjusted well and we are working on not barking at everyone at the park, but everyday gets better. We love how excited he is when he wakes up in the morning, like he can not wait to start another day. We are having so much fun learning and playing together.
My family and I want to thank Janet(Jim's Foster Mom) and her family for taking such great care of Jim. Jim is such a smart and caring guy and I am sure Janet and her family had something to do with that. Thank you Perfect Paws for saving Slim Jim. Our family is now complete.
Thanks Again, The Williams Family
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Bella formerly Cinnamon

We adopted Bella formerly Cinnamon May 1, 2010 and she has been a wonderful first dog for my kids and I. Thank goodness for the foster homes who work with these puppies they rescue. I am happy to say, Bella has never had a #2 accident in my house. She has only had one accident when she got scared during a thunderstorm - not bad for a 3 month old puppy. The foster house recommended her to me as our first dog and I am sure glad I trusted her word. She has a personality plus and is great with the kids.

Bella is enjoying the fenced in yard and loves to go outside. She has tons of energy and really has quite a fast step to her when we walk. She keeps right in stride with me when I run with her and really catches on fast. She has brought plenty of enjoyment for my kids and I. She even endured a nine day vacation without us and has had no sign of separation anxiety while we were gone. I had my babysitter stay at my house while we gone and I think that made all the difference. She has really brought us a lot of happiness!!! Thanks so much for the work you do to rescue these dogs and find them a place where they have a chance to be loved.

Felton Family
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Bella formerly Cinnamon

We adopted Bella formerly Cinnamon May 1, 2010 and she has been a wonderful first dog for my kids and I. Thank goodness for the foster homes who work with these puppies they rescue. I am happy to say, Bella has never had a #2 accident in my house. She has only had one accident when she got scared during a thunderstorm - not bad for a 3 month old puppy. The foster house recommended her to me as our first dog and I am sure glad I trusted her word. She has a personality plus and is great with the kids.

Bella is enjoying the fenced in yard and loves to go outside. She has tons of energy and really has quite a fast step to her when we walk. She keeps right in stride with me when I run with her and really catches on fast. She has brought plenty of enjoyment for my kids and I. She even endured a nine day vacation without us and has had no sign of separation anxiety while we were gone. I had my babysitter stay at my house while we gone and I think that made all the difference. She has really brought us a lot of happiness!!! Thanks so much for the work you do to rescue these dogs and find them a place where they have a chance to be loved.
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Indy Annie

It's now been five years since we (senior citizens) adopted this wonderful, yet incorrigible love of our lives.
PP was right on: Indy is definitely excitable. We've learned that, even though Indy has received her AKC CGC (Canine Good Citizen), no amount of obedience classes can ever remove her excitability trait. (In new or unfamiliar situations, we rely on our Gentle Leader/Halti collar and/or high value treats).
Training Indy has been hard work, yet one well worth the reward/investment. I can't begin to explain the excitement - and tears - when at last I realized that my dog and I were communicating! (The AKC classes - and brutal honesty of our trainer - have proved invaluable)!!!
Indy came to us with food intolerance, which lead me to research pet food, which lead me to "Whole Dog Journal" and their annual pet food recommendations, which solved her intolerance issues.
Indy's grinning vet, amazed she tolerates a battery operated toothbrush, recently stated that because we brush her teeth regularly and keep her weight at his recommended 40#, "she'll live forever" (Don't we wish).
PP was accurate that Indy was a needy dog. We've done our best - and we hope beyond - in these past five years to comply with our PP adoption contract.
No one could love this wonderful "mutt'" more.

Miss Mia

I adopted Mia, a 5 (or 6) year old American Shorthair cat from Perfect Paws just over 2 years ago. Mia has been the most wonderful addition to my home. She is quiet and she does not scratch furniture. She loves to curl up on her Kitty Condo and look out of the window or stretch out on the back of the sofa and put her paw on my shoulder as I read or watch TV. She loves to watch Animal Planet, and she can Nap with the best of them. She is sweet and loving and I cannot imagine her not being in my life. She sleeps on the foot of my bed. Thank you Perfect Paws for fostering my girl until I came to adopt her! Mia's picture is on the Perfect Paws website under "Successful Adoptions". She is beautiful. I firmly believe in adopting Older Animals. They need loving homes and don't usually pose the issues that a younger pet can. Thank you Perfect Paws!

Miss Mia

I adopted Mia, a 5 (or 6) year old American Shorthair cat from Perfect Paws just over 2 years ago. Mia has been the most wonderful addition to my home. She is quiet and she does not scratch furniture. She loves to curl up on her Kitty Condo and look out of the window or stretch out on the back of the sofa and put her paw on my shoulder as I read or watch TV. She loves to watch Animal Planet, and she can Nap with the best of them. She is sweet and loving and I cannot imagine her not being in my life. She sleeps on the foot of my bed. Thank you Perfect Paws for fostering my girl until I came to adopt her! Mia's picture is on the Perfect Paws website under "Successful Adoptions". She is beautiful. I firmly believe in adopting Older Animals. They need loving homes and don't usually pose the issues that a younger pet can. Thank you Perfect Paws!

perfect poodle

My cousins and I have been looking for months for the perfect dog for my elderly uncle, whose last poodle, Dinky, died several months ago.
I found Kobe, who my uncle has renamed Yogi, after a little gray poodle he had 25 years ago, through Perfect Paws.
The two of them hit it off instantly. They seem made for each other. The look on my uncle's face when I walked in with his new dog was priceless. And Yogi seemed to know right off the bat who his new, main human was supposed to be. He came to his new name, jumped in my uncle's lap and I swear he smiled.
My uncle is in his 90s, but in the shape of someone 20 years younger. Yogi/Kobe is about 5 or 6, and weighs around 12 pounds, and active without being hyper. My uncle walks every day and now he has a companion to go with him. They also enjoy munching on popcorn and watching the squirrels at the feeder in his backyard.
Word got round to his neighbors within a few hours that he had a new dog, and one by one they trooped over to meet the little guy and help celebrate with him.

NUTMEG

Dolly, formally known as Nutmeg is a big baby with a ton of energy. She overcame her fear of cars & now we have to worry about her getting to excited & jumping out the window. She loves the air in her face :) You can't go fifteen minutes without her trying to cuddle up under your arm. She's just adorable! We believe she thinks she is a hunting dog, although she loves our hamster.

ROCKY

In 2006 we adopted Rocky from Perfect Paws. Rocky was a 12 week old puppy then. He has brought so much joy to our lives. When we adopted him he looked like a rough and tumble little Rottie but as he grew he changed so much. He now looks like a beautiful Husky...He is the sweetest most loving yet fiercely protective dog. He is my daughter's best friend and he is my baby still...He loves to curl up on his pillow in my office while I work. I just can't imagine life without Rocky. Even though it has been 4 years since we adopted him, I still thank God every day for the people at Perfect Paws and especially Rocky's foster mom Carlean.

Pancake

Pancake is adjusting well in his new home! We are so happy to have him here.. he's getting lots of love! Phil and I would love to thank Perfect Paws for helping us with everything and for bringing Pancake into our lives :)

Rosee the Energizer Poodle

After losing my beloved 13-year old toy poodle, Lacee, to Cushings Disease, I knew I could not live without another poodle companion. Rosee came into my life a week later. After seeing her photo on Perfect Paws Rescue's website, it was love at first sight. She was an angel sent from heaven and two days later, I adopted her into my life, my home and my heart.

Rosee has since then been nicknamed the "Energizer Poodle"! She is a very high energy little girl and she fits right in. Words cannot express the joy she has brought into my life.

She likes to tease my grandson, Collyn, by jumping the baby gate. He's still trying to figure that one out! She loves playing with my pet bunnies and they get along great! She sleeps with me at night and loves to cuddle and has an abundance of puppy kisses.

I would like to thank Tammy for making the adoption process a breeze and for bringing Rosee into my life.

Brigitte Cora

Tehya and Nora

A year and a half ago we lost our 2 dogs within six months of each other. They were both with us for 13 years. After a few months had past, we adopted Tehya and Nora early last summer. They are the most wonderful and fun dogs.

The adoption process was very easy and PPPR does a great job. We would really like to say thanks to Donna, our adoption volunteer. She was so wonderful to work with and such a caring lady. I know at that time she was have health issues and We truly hope all is well with her.

Thank you again for doing this great service. Our family (including these two beautiful little girls) appreciate it!

Lou & Kathy Siri

Murphy (adopted 8/06)

We drove 2 1/2 hours from Michigan to adopt Murphy. My husband calls him our 5 hour dog. Murphy has been a great addition to our family. We already had a dog, Cassie, who needed a friend, and she's found that in Murphy. They hit it off right away, and now they are practically inseparable. He is 4 years old now and a very happy boy. We were in a mobile home when he came home with us, but we moved into a regular house about a year later, mostly for the dogs :) Cassie & Murphy have created a path around the pool in the back yard, and they spend lots of time chasing the squirrels up the huge trees we have. One of Murphy's favorite things to do is to just lay outside, no matter what the weather, and watch the yard. He loves to play with our cats and with our grandsons when they visit. We think that someone probably abused him when he was little...he tends to roll over if you try to discipline him for anything, he also hates to be brushed...he barks at the brush until it'
s put away (although he lets the groomer do it with no problems). One of his best tricks is to catch any food that's tossed in his direction. He and Cassie can also roll over at the same time. Thanks so much for Murphy, he has added so much to our family. I'm glad you have this blog so that we can keep you updated.

donna and glenn hansen

Elvis

I went to Petsmart to bring home two kittens I'd met a few weeks before. They stood up in their cage when I tapped on the glass and batted at my fingers. I went through the habitat door and around the corner, and there were the kittens I came for, looking out, wondering where I was.

In the NEXT cage, a pair of furry arms shot out through the grid, paws reaching for me, and a little black nose right above them, and I heard the tiniest mewing sound. Holly, I said, Can I see that cat? It was Elvis, and when I took him, he snuggled right under my neck and started to purr. Ooooh, she said, you might have to take home three cats today! No, I said, just this one. I was smitten with this kitten!

Elvis fit perfectly in our home. We have two dachshunds and Elvis firmly believes that they are his pets. They play together every day, and watching their antics is better than TV. Hide and seek is their favorite game and it is hilarious to see two of them working together to find the third who is laying quietly somewhere, grinning. Elvis will lay over the dogs and groom them, lick lick licking, until one of them falls asleep. They share the window wonderfully and if he sneaks out the door to enjoy the back yard, one of the dogs will go out and herd him back inside. A curious cat, he will get stuck inside a closet or in the basement, and the dogs will come and find us to rescue him.

Thank you to whoever found him, and kept him safe until he could come to our home!

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Love is being a Foster for a dog in need!

We have 3 dogs in our family - Beau, a great pyreneese; Ava, a collie-mix and Rusty, a chihuahua. All are rescue dogs. I became interested in fostering when we met Beau at his foster home several years ago. The interest became reality last year when an email asking for help was forwarded to me. Since that time, I have fostered over 30 puppies. It is so much fun to see all the different puppy personalities and especially rewarding when they get adopted into their forever homes. The puppies work on crate and house training, basic obedience and walking on a leash while in our home. Lisa Williams

Fostering is Wonderful!

First and foremost – I am helping a dog/puppy find a permanent home. I am always amazed at how loving they can be when you know that people haven't always been good to them. I enjoy seeing a puppy be fascinated by such simple things as a bird fly off or seeing themselves in a mirror for the first time. It seems that every puppy I get needs to learn how to go up and down stairs. Something so simply that we take for granted. I enjoy meeting the new owners on adoption day and seeing their reaction to their new pet and how quickly they seem to fall in love. I also like the challenge of working with a dog that maybe doesn't have the best house manners and getting them started down the road to being a "good" family member. I know that I am giving this dog a better chance of having a happy life if they have good manners. I am lucky that I have a very good mentor in my Giant Schnauzer. She is a good influence on my fosters. I have had several foster dogs/puppies that I woul
d have liked to keep if I had the resources but yet I know that they went to good homes! There are a lot of GREAT dogs out there. Lori Happel

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Update on Shiloh!

Hi Tammy! It's been awhile and I was just browsing the Perfect Paws website again to look at Shiloh's rescue page and her puppy pictures. Hard to believe it's been almost three years (next month) since I adopted my little best friend! She is doing so well, she has brought so much joy to my life....I cannot say enough to everyone how much this dog has enriched my life. I'm always thankful for what you are doing with the dog rescues as your work was the sole way Shiloh found her way into my life.

We are still living in Portland, Oregon and Shiloh is pretty much the dog of the city. She owns it! She is the favorite at our dog park, on our hikes in the Columbia River Gorge and when I bring her to the coast. Haha!! When I travel for work, Shiloh goes to dog camp!! Anytime I leave her there and come pick her up, the owners want to steal her from me! Shiloh even comes out to the bars sometimes!! If you can believe it, Portland is such a dog friendly city there are several pubs that are dog friendling, including a chain with several in the city called Lucky Labrador...you can bring your dog out with you!!

So I just thought you'd like an update, and I'm attaching a couple updated pictures of my little girl. Thanks again for all you do!!

Jeffrey Sgro

Colt doing great!

Just wanted to say thanks for sending Colt's paperwork. We're working on his ILP paperwork right now! I did call through to his previous vet with his old owner and got his records there sent over too. I don't think he'll be getting updated vaccines for a while, as it did appear that he had his full puppy series and then had the repeated vaccines when he came into rescue. I have been giving him some homeopathic things to help clear that, although we're having icky ears right now. I wonder if reaction to vaccine ramped up the aggression you were seeing from him. That is one of the symptoms sometimes seen.

Other than the fact that Colt is suffering from some separation anxiety (so the owner leaving exercise will be hard for him) Colt is almost ready to earn a CGC. We started his beginner obedience class a few weeks ago, and for the most part he looks like the star of the class. I am still having him lunge at other dogs occasionally, but he is responding well to a combination of positive and negative training for that. If he's dumb enough to try lunging, he gets hung up for it, but I watch him really close and most of the time, he's now opting to redirect to the really awesome treats instead of continuing a hard stare at the other dog. He's training with freeze-dried liver and absolutely adores it!

I also wanted to tell you that we took him Trick-or-Treating with Kaitlyn and he did so well! The area we went doesn't have alot of sidewalks, so much of the time we were walking right at road-side. Colt never lunged at vehicles, including some older boys out on skateboards. He even was steady after it got dark. Kids and costumes and lots of people didn't phase him a bit. I took my Banshee dog along too (walked both of them myself) and I think he was a little better behaved than she was! As time goes on, we're seeing fewer and fewer of his problem behaviors. He's really turning into a big sweet loveable dum-dum! I really think with some maturity, he'll be able to do therapy work. He'd be nice for hospitals and nursing homes since he's so stinking tall- he'll be able to reach up to beds easily while standing flat-footed.

Here are a couple of pictures (we haven't actually taken any video of him yet- we'll have to video his CGC test!). Colt decided while I had the flu that snuggling was an amazing activity. He'll be a fun bed buddy when he grows out of the "everything I see must go in my mouth" stage!
Thanks again-
Kerry Greer

Belle adoption update!

Belle wanted to say "Hi!"  She has been doing great.  After the peeing in the house was out of her system (lasted a couple days) she has been wonderful!  She is polar opposite of our last dog.  Belle is so well behaved and responds to "NO" so well.  So is picking up on some more "tricks".  We haven't let her off the tie out yet but I know she is just waiting for the day when she can run like mad and chase all the squirrels!  Belle has been great with Cooper and is so tolerant and relaxed.  The only weird thing is.....she doesn't want to play with toys or chew on bones yet.  I'm guessing this may come as she is gets more comfortable.  She has settled into laying around and taking long naps on the couch so I think that is a good sign!  Anyway, as I get a few more cute pictures I will forward them your way! 
Stacy

Peaches update!

I thought I'd give you an update on Peaches.  I know it is less than 24 hours.

We can't tell you how lucky we feel to have her.  She is absolutely a great fit for our family.  She hasn't whined, maybe a little in the car off and on for 5 minutes!!!  She got to the house and just seemed like she knew she was home for good.  Tucker took her around the house and showed her around and are instant playmates.  Tucker has been trying to offer her his food, and she is not taking it!  I only have to tell her No once or twice and she doesn't do it again (like jump on the couch or play in my garden or ask for excessive petting)

Here is the other amazing story.  We took her for a walk and put two leashes on her.  One for Tucker to hold and one for me to hold.  When she knew Tucker was holding the leash she wasn't trying to pull or walk fast or sniff.

She has fit in so well, my husband asked me last night where the dog was.  And she was laying just off to the side of his feet.

I also wanted to write you and just Thank You and let you know how Thankful we are to Christy and her family.  Christy drove up to Auburn to meet us, and brought her girls.  Her girls played with my son while I looked at the dog.  Christy went out of her way to make this easy for us.  It is clear Christy and her family took great care and loved this dog to help her through her transition to a forever family.

I included a photo of Tucker and Peaches, he is so happy.  His face lit up again this morning when Peaches went into his room and greeted him after he woke up.

Again, thank you.  We feel so lucky to have her.