Max's Happy Ending

Greetings CSAC!

On March 27th, we were blessed to adopt a three month old cocker spaniel puppy through the CSAC from a Maryland shelter. In the shelter he was known as Max. Now he is our sweet little Boomer!

From the moment we met him, he has given us love, kisses and  a wagging tail.....the tail was certainly something we had to get used to....our previous cockers had docked tails so seeing this long extension from his behind has certainly distinguished him!

Boomer loves to play and seems to love all other doggies. We frequent the off leash dog park, and he can't get enough of meeting new furry friends. He loves to run and wrestle with all sizes and shapes!

He spends a lot of time with his best buddy and neighbor, Skylar, a two year old Golden Retriever. They have developed quite a bond over the months. One of their favorite things has become the backyard pool.  When open, they swim together. When closed they run and bounce on the cover. It is so precious to see them frolic together.

The only thing we have not yet been able to conquer with Boomer is his fear of new people. He gets very excited, barks and ducks away from strangers. We are trying our best to work him through this so that everyone can experience the lovable dog that he is.

It had become a tradition that we (me, husband, dog) dress up in costume for Halloween and visit the neighbors. And I am excited to say that Boomer handled that like a champ. This year we went as two skunks and a critter control man (pictures included).

Boomer is a wonderful add to our family. He is now eleven months old and loves his life. My husband and I love him and are enjoying tremendous joy with our new little buddy.

Sincerely,

The Brown Family

Gus and Bella's Happy Ending

I had an empty house in January 2014 after sadly losing my 2 cocker boys in 2013.  A house without a dog just doesn't seem like a home. I adopted from CSAC before and had been following Gus, a puppy mill rescue boy with no teeth. Gus was lucky to go to a foster home on Christmas day and was still looking for his forever home. I decided to meet Gus. I was unsure how he would be around kids since I had no exposure to a puppy mill rescue, so off I went with my nephews and godsons to visit Gus at his foster home. 

From the minute we walked in the door, Gus absolutely loved the kids and we all loved him. It was heartwarming to see this happy and playful pup running around the house. Much to the kids' surprise, Gus went home with us that day! Gus has adapted so well to every situation and has brought so much joy and love to my life. He loves everyone he meets and is such an angel. I am so thankful to give him the home he deserves.

Fast forward to 2015 and I was thinking of adopting a second dog.  I learned of Bella who had just come into rescue after being turned into a shelter in Maryland. Bella had some possible medical issues, and I decided to foster her first until we knew more. She was diagnosed with Cushings and started on meds when I brought her home. She has made amazing strides and looks and acts like a new dog. It didn't take long for her to work her way into our hearts, and she officially found her forever home in September. Then our vet discovered tumors which were removed, some cancerous but fortunately all of the cancer was removed during surgery.  It has been an eventful 3 months for little Bella, and she has come through it all a happy, loving, snuggly pup who loves to play fetch almost as much as she loves to cuddle and get belly rubs.

Gus and Bella love to take car rides and go for walks together. They often will sit next to each other (especially waiting for dinner!) and occasionally even snuggle together. Funny thing is, both times I was first interested in a different dog, but fate brought me to Gus and then Bella. Such sweethearts from sad prior situations, they both are a great testatment to the resilient spirit of dogs.  Thank you CSAC for helping dogs like them find the new homes they deserve. I am so blessed to have both Gus and Bella in my life and can't imagine my family without them.

The Dullen Family

Romeo's Happy Ending

We rescued our chocolate Cocker Spaniel, Romeo, in February of 2015.  He joined a family of other dogs, as well as a cat, and fit right in immediately.  He is sweet, affectionate, and a wonderful addition to our home.  He is loving and well-loved in return.  Here he is, hanging out with one of his new-found buddies, Princess. Thank you CSAC!

The Zappulla Family

Oreo's Happy Ending

Oreo has become the top dog at our house, as her housemate Jessie the Bichon died in September. We thought Oreo would miss her but we haven't seen that yet. She continues to love her afternoon walks, except when it is raining. She still has trust issues and must be watched closely during noisy thunderstorms, or if we move too quickly when she is anxious.

Oreo has learned to "gut" her toys which has been a challenge. New toys stay whole approximately ten days, then we must remove the remaining fill. We are hoping to find a behavior specialist to help us deal with her nipping, as we are not clear why she strikes out.

We love having Oreo and are looking forward to her adjusting to our routines.

The Rost Family

Kayleigh's Happy Ending

We adopted her in September 2010. We are so happy we were chosen for Lucy. She is such a sweet girl. She is a cuddler, and we LOVE it!  She is well behaved ....docile and so loving. Even our vet tells us how lucky we were to get Lucy.  She is even a good girl when she is groomed...which is every 5 weeks because her hair is so thick and grows so fast. And, she has gorgeous long eyelashes!  We truly believe she was meant for us and can't thank you enough for allowing us to be Lucy's parents. We often think of this agency and how good everyone was to work with!  Keep doing what you do for these dogs.

The Sebastian Family