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Love, Nuda Sarcone and Rick Joseph, DVM |
ADOPTED!
I wanted to email you some photos of our very happy family member,
Sparky, who we adopted through you on April 1st. Sparky was known at your shelter as
"Charley," but we changed his name because our children have friends named
Charlie. His official name, for when he hobnobs with royalty, is "Sparkford
Sparkington."
Sparky is the most wonderful dog! Our girls are nine, five and four years old now (two
of them have had birthdays since the adoption), and they didn't want to attend any camps
this summer because all they wanted to do was play with Sparky, so that's what we did. We
took him on regular outings to Topstone Park in Redding, CT, where there is a dog beach
called "McGee's Point" on the lake. We also took him on hikes through the Trout
Brook Nature Preserve in our town of Weston, CT, to Mohegan Lake park in Fairfield, CT and
to dog parks all over Fairfield County. He loves other dogs. When the warm season is over
he will be allowed on our nearby beaches, and we will be getting our morning exercise
there. For now we have a regular three-mile morning walk where he leaves and receives his
"messages" from other dogs in the neighborhood and which also helped me to drop
five pounds!
Sparky has also been bitten by the acting bug. My husband produces TV commercials, and
a few months ago a male character portrayed in one of his commercials needed to have a
dog. Sparky was cast and was a total natural, playing the part of "Buddy" in a
recent commercial!
Thank you so much for saving him from the kill shelter and bringing him to the SPCA. He
has enriched our family life tremendously and when Sparky is at our feet, as he is right
now, it feels like all's right with the world.
Sparky will continue making friends and having adventures, and one day maybe he can be
a therapy dog, he'd be great at it. I'll keep you posted. We have designated October 1st
as his official birthday because our kids so enjoy birthday parties. I'll send you photos
of his first birthday party after it happens. With gratitude (and a tail wag from the
pooch),
Jennifer
-Ricky's new owner Adam sent this in!
A picture of our precious Lucy - we adopted her from you last
December - formerly Tuggs! - she is doing great!!
I adopted Pauline (now Savannah) from you in May. Just wanted to let you know she
is doing great - not shy at all anymore! She loves long walks, treats, tearing apart
stuffed toys, and sleeping on the beds!
Babe, now named Dixie - Dixie pup is a happy dog...and loves
her new home...She is very much the explorer...sniffing...learning..defining her new digs.
After losing Sophie...this one makes us laugh...
Me and my husband came to the SPCA looking to adopt a lovely
kitten. The women who worked there showed us where the kittens were. We came across a
beautiful little orange female tabby and her name was "pig" she was such a fuzzy
little thing! She was staying in the same cage as this other little black male kitten
named "hurricane". They were playing with each other, they seemed so attached
and comfortable with each other that me and my husband did not want to separate them. They
both melted our hearts and we knew that they were for us. We adopted both of the kittens
and we named them Pumpkin (female tabby) and Lucky (Black male Bombay). Today they
are inseparable. We are so happy that we got them both. Thank you SPCA!
-Rowdy aka Reed...we love him!
Update on Fiona (Hallie) adopted on 10/2/10. She is doing great!!! Has been a
pleasure..is fully house trained and loves her cat Diesel...Diesel was not adopted at
SPCA..we rescued him at Croton Harmon railroad station when he was 1 pound. Perhaps
you can pass the word on to the people who fostered Fiona...Sharon
Trina, in her new home!
Ruby, in her new home!
One of our most recent adoption stories has really made an impact on the entire staff of
the SPCA. Trixie, a greyhound puppy, was brought to the SPCA. What makes her story so
special is the fact that she is deaf, which is most likely why her previous owners
abandoned her. Our hearts melted as we watched Trixie play and interact with other dogs,
totally unaware that she was facing an uphill battle. In an ironic twist of fate, a woman
arrived at the shelter looking to adopt a companion for her pit bull. When she saw Trixie
her face lit up. Little did we know that her pit bull was also deaf and she had taught her
dog sign language! Trixie was a perfect match for this family and is doing great in her
new forever home. We recently met up with Trixie, her new sibling, and mom and they
couldn't have looked happier! Way to go Trixie!
I adopted Naples the Cat from your shelter on November 1, 2008 - and have never been
happier. I think I can safely say he is one of the most spoiled cats in town, and is
loving life with me and my boyfriend. He has been the perfect addition to our happy home
and we are so grateful that we were able to adopt a rescued cat. Naples would like to wish
all his friends at the SPCA a Happy Holiday Season and say thank you for taking good care
of me until I found my home!
Gratefully, KC, Andy, and Naples the Cat
Gemini, a 4-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier, was placed in foster care after injuring
her leg. After a year and a half at the shelter, we are happy to announce that Gemini has
been adopted into a loving home! Thank you Denis and the entire foster family for doing
such a great job training her and finding her a forever home!
Being a cancer survivor hasn't stopped Georgia from enjoying
the everyday thrills of being a dog. This beautiful 4-year old spayed female Rottweiler
has a moderate amount of energy and would prefer spending her time going for walks and
being around caring people. She is a very sweet dog with an excellent temperament who is
truly grateful to be alive. Georgia has Lymphoma and will require treatment which will be
provided at no-cost to the adopter. She needs a special family willing to provide her with
a loving home for whatever time she has left. SPCA staff are trying to make her as
comfortable as possible here at the shelter but there's no replacement for a loving home.
Please open your heart to this wonderful dog.
Here is an update on
Fiona. This was taken the day after I took her home. As you can see, she settled in nicely
and has since taken over as the new princess. My vet checked her out and gave her a clean
bill of health although he estimates her at being around 10 years old. That's okay with me
anyway. She still acts like a kitten but without shredding furniture and having to be
taught table manners.
— Lou-Ann
On September 19, 1992, I made a visit to the SPCA of
Westchester. It wasn't the first time - in December 1991 I adopted a beautiful black and
white domestic longhair cat named TipToe there and stopped by often just to visit the cats
and give kibble-treats to the dogs. On this day, a black and white Husky with blue eyes
caught my attention and without much hesitation I took him home and called him Bullet.
I've heard tell that Siberians who inhabit shelters across the country are difficult to
place, and in the months following Bullet's adoption I found out why. This dog was
impossible! He was obstinate, pulled with a vengeance on lead, chewed up anything not
nailed down when left alone, ran away often and mouthed any hand or arm within his reach.
But Bullet was also full of energy and had a mischievous glint in his eye that captivated
and challenged me. He loved to play soccer, run like the wind and go hiking. He even loved
to be trained...so long as it was on his terms.
As the years went by, Bullet settled down some and I found
myself spending less time arguing with him. After some time, we found a place of mutual
respect; after some more time, we became the best of friends. On July 17th, 2000, Bullet
was diagnosed with lymphoma.
Since this story is titled "Happy Tails," I'd best add quickly that he is
still with me and fit as a fiddle at 12 years old. I will always be grateful to the SPCA
for giving me Bullet. He's the love of my life; the dog of my dreams. - Laurie Kaplan
Thought you might like to see 'Tabitha Jane' and 'Tuxedo George' in their new home : )
They're doing great. Tuck is very mischievous and curious (Hence the
"George" in his name). Tabby is very sweet and affectionate and just loves to be
held and cuddled. The 2 of them are such great friends and the other cats in the house are
being polite but are being watched closely. Tuck hissed at the dogs and nailed Freddie
(SPCA alum Beagle) in the nose... They all keep their distance now. Very funny to see this
little fuzz ball stand up to Freddie, but especially to Socks who is about 105 lbs of
hound dog... he just looks confused and intimidated... he just wants to be friends with
everyone!
Lisa Rockefeller
"Aussie has truly been an exciting addition to
our family. It was a special day when we met her and knew we wanted her to come live with
us. Although she suffered from a permanent leg injury as a puppy, this only added to her
character and made us love her more. She has a precious personality and is a constant joy
to our family. We adore her and couldn't imagine our family without her!"
Jan McDowell
"Abby" was here at the SPCA for almost a year. Mrs.Van Liew came into our
shelter, looking for a companion. She seemed to describe "Abby" to a T! When we
brought out this big terrier mix, she got adopted right away! After 11 months of waiting,
Abby has a new best friend, and so does Mrs. Van Liew!
"We adopted dog #2378' a black and ginger Rottweiler mix. We named her
Stella. Well, actually, Â…STELLA! She is the greatest dog in the world. We're so
happy that we found her. She is so sweet, so smart, so friendly (except to weimaraners
-she HATES weimaraners). We're so happy that you kept her for 10 months so that we could
find her. We had taken Stella to our vet 2 days after we adopted her and he was very
impressed with what good shape she was in having been "ownerless" for 10 months.
Our thanks to all you folks for taking care of all the 'lost puppies.' People say you get
the dog you deserve. I think the dog you get makes itself into the dog you want it to be.
At least that's what Stella's done. Once again, we thank you all for taking care of all
the dogs that come your way and especially for dog #2378Â… our STELLA!" -Ruth
Rinklin and Alan Hall
"After the last of our four long-time companions died, I
wasn't ready for another dog. Reluctantly I accompanied my wife to various kennels and was
secretly pleased no animal seemed to interest her. Then one day she came to me waving a
local publication. 'The SPCA of Westchester has an interesting advertisement,' she said,
'I'm going to call.' They advertised two dogs for adoption, a male dachshund and a female
long-haired dachshund mix. "Maybe we'd take the male, I thought. When the two dogs,
"Kibbles" the male and "Bits" the female, were brought out, I knew I
was a goner. Gentle, sweet Bits was a model of decorum, raffish Kibbles made up for the
other's quietness with a frisky impudence. Then we learned they were a "couple."
Of course, we adopted them then and there. The two had a long-standing relationship
through arduous times. They had been abandoned by their former owner in a vacated
apartment. When the building janitor finally found them, they had almost starved to death.
Kibbles's fur was almost gone and Bits was skin and bones. The SPCA of Westchester began
therapy and after several months the deeply devoted two were frisking and romping
together. A mystery was also solved when they were brought in. A few months previously, a
compassionate person found a cardboard box full of Dachshund mix puppies abandoned in the
snow along a highway. She brought them to the SPCA of Westchester where all were quickly
adopted. From Bits condition (and the proximity of the apartment to where the pups were
found) it was obvious that she had been the mother of those puppies. And a final happy
note: After Kibbles and Bits had healed, many people had offered to adopt them separately.
The SPCA was reluctant to separate the two who were so attached to each other. However,
after some months, they determined they had to let them go separately. The day they
decided to do this was the very day my wife and I came into the shelter and fell in love
with them. Thanks to the compassionate people at the SPCA of Westchester, a devoted couple
found new lives." -Dick Schneider
"Our family would like to thank you for the three wonderful
pets we adopted from your shelter, Maude (the first beagle), Chelsea (the second beagle),
and Katie (our kitten). They are doing great and we want to thank you again for you expert
assistance in helping us to find the perfect family pets!" -The LaCalamito Family
"We have conferred with 'Smoki' (aka 'Nala') and
she would be honored to be included on your web site. (She changed her name because we
found that Nala and Nana (me) sounded too much alike.) Here is a new picture of her with
her feline brother, Rusty. I don't know if you want to include non-shelter alumni in the
web site. Rusty never made it to a shelter. I found him abandoned in the mud alongside a
busy road eight years ago, when he was a kitten. He moved in and quickly set about
training the dogs and us. Smoki continues to be sweet, affectionate and a delightful
member of our household. She has made sure that our dogs understand their place (as she
sees it). When she purrs, we wonder if she has a motor boat gene. How such a loud purr can
come from such a little cat, we don't know. We are enclosing a donation to help in some
small way with the work that you do. Thank you for thinking of Smoki." -Judi Laurence
"We are so happy with 'Rocky' (Rocky Road, so
named for the life he had before), our 10-month-old chocolate and marshmallow German
short-haired pointer (try saying that 3 times fast!) We had no problems adjusting, he just
took over and we let him. He keeps us walking and laughing and generally nicer than we
were before we knew him. The photo shown here is of Rocky with my children, Anthony and
David. He is so sweet, well mannered and well trained. His only challenge is that he's
still scared of strangers, but we are working with him. We are so happy to have found
Rocky at the SPCA of Westchester, and I must tell you that all the people we met there
were extremely nice and helpful. If there's anything we can do to help, please let us
know." -Karen Murgolo
"Without Henry T.
Cat my 85-year-old mother would never have survived the death of my father. It is a match
made in heaven. Imagine how swelled Henry's head will be when he sees himself on a screen!
Henry loves to watch TV, but most of all he loves getting and giving kisses to my
mom." -Camille Di Paola
For a great success story, a very Happy Tale, see Sid's Story, a story about a wonderful dog and his equally wonderful
owner who took him to the "top!" This great hound went from a life of rejection
and hopelessness to finding an owner who gave him the respect, love and training he needed
to compete in dog agility events and eventually to earn the Master Agility Dog title,
which no American dog at that time had ever achieved. Many, many dogs have as great a
potential as Sid, if only given a home, love, and the commitment to give them a chance to
show off their stuff!
