Happy Tails
Have you adopted an animal from the shelter and would like to see it included in this section? E-mail your happy tail to Jamie Hughes at JamieHughes47@Yahoo.com today!
After losing our oldest of four dogs (our 11 year old rottie Apollo passed in November and is sadly missed) we were not in the market for another dog. Although we greatly missed having an older dog in the family we decided three was enough. While checking out Beverly's website one day all that changed. There he was "GRAMPS" this old dog who somehow ended up at the shelter, life is not fair. Everyday I checked and everyday he was still there. I so missed having an old guy in the family that I decided it was time to take a ride and check him out. I was fearful that no one would give him a chance because he was an older dog that was missing some fur and not "cute" like some of the younger dogs. Upon meeting Gramps I knew I had to bring him to our home to live out the rest of his life with a loving family, he deserved at least that much. This was one of the best decisions I had made in a long time.
Gramps, who we call Stink is awesome. He was totally housebroken when we got him and can be left alone without a worry. Anyone who has ever gotten a puppy or young dog will know how great this is. He is great with the other dogs and demands respect from them, this is funny to watch. Stink is also very, very loving and is happy to just sit with us and watch TV. Overall Stink is the BEST! He has stolen our hearts and will be with us for the rest of his life.
Gramps, who we call Stink is awesome. He was totally housebroken when we got him and can be left alone without a worry. Anyone who has ever gotten a puppy or young dog will know how great this is. He is great with the other dogs and demands respect from them, this is funny to watch. Stink is also very, very loving and is happy to just sit with us and watch TV. Overall Stink is the BEST! He has stolen our hearts and will be with us for the rest of his life.
Anyone out there looking to get a dog please do not pass over the old ones. They have great qualities that only come with age.
Thank you to Beverly's for another great addition to our family. Your hard work makes it possible for these animals to have a second shot at life.
The Bruno's
We have renamed Julio to Boomer. Boomer has become one of the family. He has a few favorite spots in the house to sleep - during the night he'll sneak up on the couch. When I arrive at home from work, he is right by the door waiting for me. He loves to go on long walks especially down by the lake. Boomer has met other dogs and is quite friendly, only a couple he did not like very much.
He follows me around like a shadow. Boomer is a very special and wonderful guy.
-Peter
Lilly (Cocoa) is doing great here in her new home with her new mom and dad (Mary and Justin) She is truly meshing in well into the role as the Campground pup! Campers love to see her wag her tail and smile their way, she really brightens up their days! And as for us, she really is a gift! She is still getting used to the water but she loves to KAYAK and CANOE!!!! And she sure does love fetch! We are so happy that the Beverly Animal Shelter brought Lilly to us. She’s just one of the family now!!!
-Justin Hausner
Bev's name is now Belle and we kept Buttercup's name. Both cats are doing great and we are very happy to have them as a part of our family.
From the moment we brought them home, Buttercup made herself at home playing with our 2 boys. The older children absolutely love them both too. Every night both Belle and Buttercup make their rounds and say goodnight to everyone. Belle has been a bit shy around the two young boys but has warmed up to the rest of us. She is quiet and shy and has found her quiet place in the house where she can hide if necessary and rest. Buttercup on the other hand is quite the opposite. She is a friendly, outgoing kitty who loves to play.
From the moment we brought them home, Buttercup made herself at home playing with our 2 boys. The older children absolutely love them both too. Every night both Belle and Buttercup make their rounds and say goodnight to everyone. Belle has been a bit shy around the two young boys but has warmed up to the rest of us. She is quiet and shy and has found her quiet place in the house where she can hide if necessary and rest. Buttercup on the other hand is quite the opposite. She is a friendly, outgoing kitty who loves to play.
-The Holmes Family
It is perfect that my Star Wars loving boys wouldn't for a moment think about changing Chewy's name (short for Chewbacca!), since he does resemble Chewbacca, and when wrestling with our dog Jack, he even SOUNDS like Chewbacca!
He loves his squeaky toys, going for walks, or for rides in the truck, playing ball and tug of war, and is eager to learn when my 7 and 9 year old sons are teaching him new tricks and commands.
He is initially protective when grownup strangers approach, giving a soft growl and a warning bark, but they become his best friends once we tell him they are okay. There is no wariness with any child that comes over- he instantly loves every one of them!
With all of the running and playing they do all day now, he is helping our border collie mix, Jack, lose some much needed weight. They make much use of our large yard, now that he is all trained on the invisible fence. Poor Jack tried hard to play with our last dog, Tasha, who had a chronic torn ligament and couldn't get around well. When we had to put our beloved Tasha down, Jack would sit forlornly in Tasha's favorite spot, not wanting to play or do anything. Now Jack and Chewy are inseperable, with Jack trying to teach Chewy the seriousness buisness of keeping squirrels and birds and rabbits out of the yard, and Chewy teaching Jack the serious business of wrestling and playing tag and digging around in the flower beds and the kids sandbox.
I know that he was unsuccessfully adopted out two times previously, but that must be because he was meant to be with us! We are lucky to have him a part of our family now. He is such a sweet dog, and he looks at you gratefully for every bit of loving you give. His tail never stops wagging, and he looks like he is always smiling. I love when he cocks his head and looks at you, eager to find out what is next. Thank you for all of your help, and I wish the same happy endings for all of the other pets that come through your doors!
He loves his squeaky toys, going for walks, or for rides in the truck, playing ball and tug of war, and is eager to learn when my 7 and 9 year old sons are teaching him new tricks and commands.
He is initially protective when grownup strangers approach, giving a soft growl and a warning bark, but they become his best friends once we tell him they are okay. There is no wariness with any child that comes over- he instantly loves every one of them!
With all of the running and playing they do all day now, he is helping our border collie mix, Jack, lose some much needed weight. They make much use of our large yard, now that he is all trained on the invisible fence. Poor Jack tried hard to play with our last dog, Tasha, who had a chronic torn ligament and couldn't get around well. When we had to put our beloved Tasha down, Jack would sit forlornly in Tasha's favorite spot, not wanting to play or do anything. Now Jack and Chewy are inseperable, with Jack trying to teach Chewy the seriousness buisness of keeping squirrels and birds and rabbits out of the yard, and Chewy teaching Jack the serious business of wrestling and playing tag and digging around in the flower beds and the kids sandbox.
I know that he was unsuccessfully adopted out two times previously, but that must be because he was meant to be with us! We are lucky to have him a part of our family now. He is such a sweet dog, and he looks at you gratefully for every bit of loving you give. His tail never stops wagging, and he looks like he is always smiling. I love when he cocks his head and looks at you, eager to find out what is next. Thank you for all of your help, and I wish the same happy endings for all of the other pets that come through your doors!
-Kristen, Chris, Steven, Michael, Jack and Chewy
Our family adopted Espresso from Beverly Animal Shelter a little over a month ago and has loved every moment we have shared with her. When we went to pick out our new kitty I was overwhelmed by the number of cats there were to choose from. I thought we were going to have a very hard decision to make. However, Espresso was one of the first cats that came up to us and followed us everywhere we went. In all honesty, Espresso chose us and made our decision an easy one.
Once we got her home, Kayla, our 3.5 year old daughter changed her name to Olive, but we all ended up calling her Ollie. Ollie found her place in our family from day one. She loves all of the attention she receives, especially belly rubs. Ollie loves to be brushed and enjoys all of her new toys. She is a well behaved kitty and has not once scratched on furniture or woodwork in her new house. Ollie is also a very vocal little girl and will carry on conversations with anyone willing to talk to her. One of her favorite things to do is sit in a sunny window and watch what is going on in the world outside. The whole family is completely in love with Ollie and couldn’t imagine our lives without her. She has found her forever home!
-Mark, Karen & Kayla Ohlrich
Once we got her home, Kayla, our 3.5 year old daughter changed her name to Olive, but we all ended up calling her Ollie. Ollie found her place in our family from day one. She loves all of the attention she receives, especially belly rubs. Ollie loves to be brushed and enjoys all of her new toys. She is a well behaved kitty and has not once scratched on furniture or woodwork in her new house. Ollie is also a very vocal little girl and will carry on conversations with anyone willing to talk to her. One of her favorite things to do is sit in a sunny window and watch what is going on in the world outside. The whole family is completely in love with Ollie and couldn’t imagine our lives without her. She has found her forever home!
-Mark, Karen & Kayla Ohlrich
Hi Everyone! My name is ”Toolie-Pauline”. In this day and age of hyphenated names, I thought I’d fit right in. The Beverly Shelter gave me the name of ‘Toolie’ and my Mom has a dog named Eddie (after her Dad) and named me Pauline (after her Mom). Problem was…Pauline just didn’t seem to fit me. BUT…”Toolie-Pauline” seemed to fit perfectly! No matter where I am…if Mom calls me, I come running.
I love my new home! My ‘brother’ Eddie is a Maltese-Poodle (Malti-Poo) and just LOVES kitties! We play together every day…he loves to chase me and I love to be chased! Eddie gets to go outdoors on a lead, but Mom wants me to stay inside. She said she had other kitties who are now in “Kitty Heaven” because they went outdoors and got into some real predicaments! She didn’t want that to happen to me. So, I sit in the screened windows and watch the world go by! I watch the birdies and the other animals outside. Mom has bird feeders that I watch for hours! (“Let me out, Mom…just for a minute! I promise I’ll be good…really!” She doesn’t believe me!)
My favorite things are the good ‘homemade’ food she feeds us. I get salmon, tuna, chicken liver, veggies, shrimp, etc. and a few treats too. My VERY favorite thing is this fluffy Swiffer duster thing Mom uses. OMG…I just love it! I carry it around like it was my baby (I pretend it is!). Mom buys me these furry, stuffed mice to play with. Eddie likes to chew them up…but Mom keeps a good supply on hand for me.
Life is definitely good!
With love & thanks,
“Toolie-Pauline”
Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater is now “Petey.” He spent about a year at the Beverly Shelter after being picked up at the Waterloo ARC home. He had been poking around the home for some time and no one knows how he came to be there.
Rosie is my sweet eleven year old black pug who was in need of an animal companion. Another elderly pug and cat of mine had recently passed away. Rosie loved her other kitty.
When I visited Beverly Shelter, five year old Petey was on the counter, the center of attention…and trying to snag a French fry from one of the staff. I picked him up and he immediately settled into my arms, soaking up all the loving he could get. For me at least it was love at first sight.
Petey was initially very suspicious of Rosie and would sometimes “bat” and chase her but after a month or so he saw she was harmless. It took time and patience. I think the photo of them sleeping next to each other speaks for itself.
Petey likes to eat, play with cat toys, getting brushed or combed, knows his name and allows me to clip his nails, one or two at a time. He has tried to play with Rose and they are still working on that. I recently found out he likes watching TV when there are animals on…at least he liked the documentary “Planet Earth.” Maybe he fancies himself a tiger chasing down a gazelle. But best of all he seems to like napping in my arms or on my lap.
-Bonnie
Mongo is a wonderful addition to the house and seems to have settled into his surroundings well. He loves our weekend daytrips to visit family and friends, and has developed quite a bond with his extended family. Still very much a puppy, he is rambunctious and full of mischief at times, but is always good for a laugh. He enjoys our our nightly walk, his Kong toys, and a good snooze. Since Mongo is deaf, he has been enrolled in obedience class at the shelter so that he and his dad can learn the basics of hand signals, etc.
I knew the moment I saw him on the shelter's website he was for me and I'm so glad I adopted!!!
Many Thanks
Mike
I knew the moment I saw him on the shelter's website he was for me and I'm so glad I adopted!!!
Many Thanks
Mike
Do you recognize this guy? This is Dante. We brought him home on June 24th. We wanted an indoor cat and Dante is perfect. He doesn't scratch.cry or even try to get out. His infection cleared up after two weeks of antibiotics and he has gained 1 lb. He has plenty of windows to look out of and can see seagulls on the lake and rabbits, woodchucks and a large variety of birds in the back yard. He is good with the grand children when they come to visit
and likes the attention of any visitor wanting to play with him. He has a scratching post with a perch and plays on it with his toys. He loves to fall asleep on my lap as I rub his belly and scratch his head. At night he likes to cuddle next to me in bed with my arm around him.
Vicky and I could not believe that he was at the shelter for a year before we picked him out. Who wouldn't want such a sweet guy. We feel so lucky to have him around. We just love him.
Thank you so much.
Doug and Vicki Shultz
and likes the attention of any visitor wanting to play with him. He has a scratching post with a perch and plays on it with his toys. He loves to fall asleep on my lap as I rub his belly and scratch his head. At night he likes to cuddle next to me in bed with my arm around him.
Vicky and I could not believe that he was at the shelter for a year before we picked him out. Who wouldn't want such a sweet guy. We feel so lucky to have him around. We just love him.
Thank you so much.
Doug and Vicki Shultz
Keystone is doing great. He loves to cuddle, he sleeps with the kids, and runs around like crazy in the big back yard. He loves to play and nap.
He is a wonderful addition!
He is a wonderful addition!
-Kansas
Action Mila Griner
We adopted Action on 9/17/10. She has been with us a month now and is very much a part of the family.
Action overall is a smart, loyal, happy and eager dog. When she is really happy not only her tail wags but her whole body does. She loves her tummy rubbed and to snuggle. She knows her set time to eat and will be very pleasant in the way she reminds you. She sleeps through the night now "YEAH"!!! She has learned many things... fetch is one of her favorites. She can sit, lay, stay, fetch, come, heal and she knows not to jump. Action does have a sister now that is a feline (Nipper's) and her sister will play and toy with her eager and naiveness. But as much as Action loves to eat and play, those are nothing compared to her love of her boys. Her boys are 11 and 8 yrs old and the sun rises and sets on them in her mind. Actually in the boys mind too (for Action that is). Her and the boys bonded very quickly. Wherever they are, she is.
Action is so liked by everyone that comes to our house that I have heard that they want to take her home with them!
Action is a great fit for our family and home. She was either that way when she came to the shelter or learned what would make her fit in better with in days of being here. The answer could be both but either way she is a great dog. And her family (including the cat) love her to pieces!!
Thanks again to Beverly's for bring us together!!!
Action Mila Griner's human family and feline sister
Thanks again to Beverly's for bring us together!!!
Action Mila Griner's human family and feline sister
Mason, now Barney is doing good. He is such an affectionate little man. He has to be with us all the time. We have a fenced in back yard which he loves and he goes and gets his leash when he wants to walk. Barney is very smart. He has brought a lot of love into our family and we love him. How could you look into that face and not love him.
-John
Lindy has been named Libby – convenient mix-up that worked out really well. Her cage was accidentally mismarked and the name stuck. Libby has been ridiculously good – some family is really missing this dog. She is well trained, well behaved, and even knows a few tricks. We have been blessed to add her to our family. She was a surprise to our 13 year old son – see the photo. He’s a great kid and had to go through putting down our previous dog earlier this year due to the dog’s age – a rough lesson in life. Libby has been a god-send for him and they are now the best of friends. This adoption is truly a Happy Tail. You never quite know what you are walking into with a rescue pet, and we could not be happier. We’ve added a new member to our family and she is getting all the love she deserves.
Thanks again for everything you do - please keep up the good work!
-Martin & Family
Joa Boa has adjusted very well to his new country home. It took a little while for him to get used to the cats, but now he has settled right in. He can't wait to go for walks and go for rides in the car.
Joa Boa requires lots of attention and gets very jealous, he really takes to men (not sure what thats all about). I can't quite break him of jumping up on people. I know that the whole attention thing plays a part in that. I just have to keep on him. I have yet to bring him to the groomers but hopefully in the next couple of weeks he will be scheduled.
I have attached a picture of joa boa at his new play mates house. SO CUTE! Still needs a good grooming though.
Joa Boa requires lots of attention and gets very jealous, he really takes to men (not sure what thats all about). I can't quite break him of jumping up on people. I know that the whole attention thing plays a part in that. I just have to keep on him. I have yet to bring him to the groomers but hopefully in the next couple of weeks he will be scheduled.
I have attached a picture of joa boa at his new play mates house. SO CUTE! Still needs a good grooming though.
-Kristin
Archie is doing great! What a wonderful addition to our family. We have been so happy with him being in our lives. His personality is mellow and loves his new friend Grady the cat. They are like sister and brother.
Of course Grady thinks she’s a dog having lived with three dogs her whole life. We take Archie everywhere with us and he loves to ride in the truck. What’s really cool is when we play with him in the yard and he fetches anything we throw . He is a great dog and this was meant to be. It’s like we have been together always! Big hit with all our friends and family as well.
I wanted to say thank you to the shelter for all that you do. It is truly amazing to see the amount of love and effort that goes into saving all of our furry little friends that you can.
Sincerely,
Bill, Sue , Archie and Grady Mitchell
Dan had lost his beloved black lab a few months ago and I knew eventually we would be looking for another dog when he was ready. I suggested we stop by Beverly's since the year before we had adopted our cat Leia(aka Goldie) from the shelter. We saw Tucker(aka Aaron) and fell in love. The next day we brought our Corgi, Tegan, out to meet Tucker and the deal was sealed. They got along!! We picked up Tucker the following week. Tucker needed work on potty training but that only took a week and a half. He inhaled his food in about 10 seconds so I got him a special dish that makes him work a little for his food. Now it takes 2 minutes for him to eat. He has fit in wonderfully into our family. He learned that couches are great for naps and Mr. I Don't Let Dogs on the Bed (Dan) has given up the fight for a dog free bed!! Now, we need a bigger bed. Tucker and Tegan play constantly. They are best buds. Only a handful of tiffs, Tucker has learned Tegan is boss and accepts it.She has taught him to bark at the vacuum and the cats have taught him to sit on the kitchen table. So we have work on those issues. He doesn't get the thrill of swimming in the pond but hopefully Tegan will get him to enjoy it. All in all, Tucker is a joy to have as our furkid. Still some puppy issues but you couldn't ask for a nicer dog. He is home where he belongs!!!
Ellen & Dan
Here is Lucky with his new friend, Indy. Lucky is settling in nicely as a member of the family. He has been to the park to play catch and run around, had Thanksgiving dinner with members of his new family, sleeps on the bed at night and has found his favorite spot on the family room couch with the fireplace on, watching movies at night with all of us. And that’s only for the first two days!
Today, he’ll be going to Petsmart to get some new dog toys and he’ll make his first visit to our vet. What a good boy! Thank you.
The Kremenek Family
Sup, dogs? I live in G-Town (Geneva). I miss you guys sooooo much.
The first thing we did when I moved in was shorten my name to just plain Rock instead of Rocky. Sometimes, I think the humans around here get confused. They change my name on a pretty regular basis (Rocktastic, Rocket, Rockstar, Rocco). Either way, I think it kinda suits me!
You gotta come check out my new spot. It’s got a T.V., a computer, and so many toys! I even have my own couch and everything! Oh, and I can’t forget the awesome grub!
My new family is made up of a giant named Daddy, Mommy, who keeps saying that I’m spoiled rotten (whatever that means), my sisters named Bretlyn and Mackenzie, and my brothers Taylor and Alex. They are the strangest things I’ve ever seen. They only have two legs. My other sister, Muffin, has four legs though. She’s one of us, so we’re cool!
When I first got here, I went to a place called “school” Mommy said I did so great that we are going back in the spring! I got a brand new collar while I was there, Bretlyn called it “bling”, but all I know is that it is silver and shiny and it helps me get into a lot less trouble!
All in all, this is a pretty great place to live! I love my new family! Talk to you soon! I’m gonna go beat up the Dirt Devil!
Stanley, previously called "Buster", is a pit/boxer mix who is the most handsome dog you will ever lay your eyes on!! Not only was he blessed with beauty but he has a sweet playful personality too! After losing our beloved dog in early September, I found myself spending time at the Beverly Animal Shelter where the dogs brought me so much joy. It wasn't long before Stanley won my heart ( actually many of them did but I couldn't adopt them all!!) He really enjoys spending time with the family, whether it is going for a walk, playing soccer in the fenced in yard or as you can see in the picture, being read to!! Anywhere his family is (even if it means dressing up in a silly costume for Halloween!), as long as Stanley is with them, he is one happy boy!! He has blessed our family and brought us so much joy!! We never thought that we could love a dog as much as we had loved our previous one but Stanley proved us wrong!! We have often said that someone "lost" an incredible dog and we cannot believe that he was not claimed!!! We recently began fostering another wonderful pitbull from the shelter whom Stanley has accepted lovingly into his kingdom!! In addition, we have a little furry female pooch in the home whom sets Stanley straight when the playing needs to end!! You should see the little 8 pound dog rule!!! Many thanks to the absolutely wonderful folks at Beverly Shelter for allowing us to adopt this wonderful boy!! The work you do at the shelter is incredible!!
With love and gratitude, The MacIntosh Family
We adopted our Lexi-Belle ((formerly Cindy))from The Beverly Animal Shelter January 24 of 2009.
Lexi has been the perfect family pet. She has learned to walk on the leash without being a freight train. A dog barrier allows her to have her own space in the car, as she loves to go for rides. She gets along swell with our geriatric Sammi-Cat and the best part is to see our sons head on her belly while he reads his latest book. We searched for an entire year before finding Lexi at Beverly and are so thankful that we were given the opportunity to love and care for such a great dog as Lexi.
Thank you, The Barbers
Lexi has been the perfect family pet. She has learned to walk on the leash without being a freight train. A dog barrier allows her to have her own space in the car, as she loves to go for rides. She gets along swell with our geriatric Sammi-Cat and the best part is to see our sons head on her belly while he reads his latest book. We searched for an entire year before finding Lexi at Beverly and are so thankful that we were given the opportunity to love and care for such a great dog as Lexi.
Thank you, The Barbers
Hi - it's me, the dog formerly known as Tyre. I went to live with my new Mom and Dad November 7th, 2010. Mama says that's her lucky day, but I know it was mine. We are such a great family. Of course, I had some adjustments to make. First they changed my name to Tobias Cooper. It's such a mouthful that all my friends call me Toby. Then, of course, was the move up here to the farm. So many animals to watch and fields to walk. I'm glad Mama lets me do all my watching from the family room window!
We've done so many things together these last two months! I've been a special surprise guest at a preschool, visited friends, rescued Dad when his truck broke down, and went shopping. But I like it best when we just snuggle. The hardest decision I have is Mama's lap or Dad's.
We had the whole family here for Christmas. I dressed up as Santapaws. I even got new toys! I love it here! And Mama says I'm a very good boy. Of course, that's only when I stay out of the trash. I'm learning. And I'm learning new commands too. I sit, come, shake. I still beg too. Whatever it takes to get a treat you know.
OK Toby, quit typing. It's Mama's turn now.
Just wanted to thank everyone at BAS. I wasn't looking for a new dog. But then along came Toby and stole my heart. He's a joy and a treasure. I couldn't have found a better dog if I searched for years. He fits into our home like he's always been here. I tell everyone where we found him and how great BAS is. My hope is that someday there won't be a need for shelters, but until then I certainly am grateful BAS is there.
Sincerely,
Gary, Lauri, and Toby Stoltz
We've done so many things together these last two months! I've been a special surprise guest at a preschool, visited friends, rescued Dad when his truck broke down, and went shopping. But I like it best when we just snuggle. The hardest decision I have is Mama's lap or Dad's.
We had the whole family here for Christmas. I dressed up as Santapaws. I even got new toys! I love it here! And Mama says I'm a very good boy. Of course, that's only when I stay out of the trash. I'm learning. And I'm learning new commands too. I sit, come, shake. I still beg too. Whatever it takes to get a treat you know.
OK Toby, quit typing. It's Mama's turn now.
Just wanted to thank everyone at BAS. I wasn't looking for a new dog. But then along came Toby and stole my heart. He's a joy and a treasure. I couldn't have found a better dog if I searched for years. He fits into our home like he's always been here. I tell everyone where we found him and how great BAS is. My hope is that someday there won't be a need for shelters, but until then I certainly am grateful BAS is there.
Sincerely,
Gary, Lauri, and Toby Stoltz
We adopted Mr. Lodi for our dealership cat at Peter Koch Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Seneca Falls, NY. He is our little hunter. He is such a loving and affectionate cat. The customers love him, and so do the employees, including myself! He's nice to have around here, when things get stressful, Mr. Lodi is there and makes everything all better! Thanks a bunch Beverly Animal Shelter, we love our boy!
-Stephanie Kuti and the customers and employees of Peter Koch!
-Stephanie Kuti and the customers and employees of Peter Koch!
Kingsley, now named Luke is doing very well. He likes to lie in front of the registers to get warm. Luke does snore quite loud at times! He thinks he is a lap dog; and enjoys chasing sticks and playing with his toys. He is a great new family member!
We would like to thank the Beverly Animal Shelter and the staff for the great job you do.
Rene and Don Palmer
Hi everybody! It’s Ziggy here, and I am now living with my new Mom and Dad. They are a busy young couple, so we do a lot of traveling around, while visiting many friends and family. Everyone I meet loves me very much! I have two houses to live in. One is on a mountainside in Vermont, where I spend my days hiking and running through the woods. Sometimes, my little legs get stuck in the snow, and I need help getting over the streams. My other house is on a lake in New York, where I play in the water and jump off the dock. Once I am able to sit still, Mom and Dad will take me out in the canoe! They spoil me rotten. They buy me many toys, which I promptly shred to pieces with my sharp baby teeth. I also get to eat tasty leftovers at every meal. For Christmas this year, I received new collars and a stylish bandana that I wear around my neck. I think it makes me look like a bandit! I am growing very fast, but I know I will always fit snuggly in my Mom’s lap. Pretty soon, both of my ears will be standing up like a big dog’s! Now a word from my parents.
Many, many thanks to BAS for giving us our new best friend! We are having a blast with Ziggy in our home. He is a happy, healthy puppy with tons of energy. We’re very excited to watch him grow and share our love of the outdoors with him. We couldn’t have had a better adoption experience. Thank you!!!
Love, Brooke, Jerod and Ziggy
Many, many thanks to BAS for giving us our new best friend! We are having a blast with Ziggy in our home. He is a happy, healthy puppy with tons of energy. We’re very excited to watch him grow and share our love of the outdoors with him. We couldn’t have had a better adoption experience. Thank you!!!
Love, Brooke, Jerod and Ziggy
Jake is doing well. We had a bit of an adjustment trying to convince him he was a dog. He seemed a bit confused to discover he was not human, could not sleep in the bed with us, did not fit on our laps, could only have dog appropriate food, was expected to remain in the crate when put there and was not the alpha personality in the house. We are very familiar with the breed mix. Our last adoption was a boxer/pit mix. Tons of personality, plenty of stubborn to go around and too much energy. He is a wonderful boy. We love him lots & lots. The three year old grand child thinks he is from build-a-bear. She spends most of her time hugging him or stalking him to love him up... He is VERY thoughtful with her. VERY gentle.
The last dog adoption was a 90 lb. boxer/pit mix. He was six months at adoption and we had him 14 years. Jake is filling the gap in our lives that Zeus left. And while he is not our Zeus, he will make his own place in our broken hearts.
Thank you for caring for him until we found him.
Kathy & Paul
The last dog adoption was a 90 lb. boxer/pit mix. He was six months at adoption and we had him 14 years. Jake is filling the gap in our lives that Zeus left. And while he is not our Zeus, he will make his own place in our broken hearts.
Thank you for caring for him until we found him.
Kathy & Paul
Attached is a photo of Nico (formerly Chico) with his best friend Lila and Santa. Nico settled in quickly and loves his four new friends Lila (Rhodesian Ridgeback), Baby ( former feral cat), and the brothers Luca and Mylo (1-1/2 yr old cats). They all accepted him into the family within a day and now seek him out to play. Yes my cats like to play with the dogs.He has been a joy and Lila doesn't like to go anywhere without him.
Thanks!!
-Terri
Thanks!!
-Terri
Vern is settling in very well! He loves his new pug sister and keeps trying to get is feline sisters to play (they still aren't so sure of him). He loves the snow and loves to cuddle under the covers. He is still in the process of learning to do his business outside, and he seems to be VERY smart! He loves giving kisses ALL the time, and has yet to meet a person he doesn't like! He loves to go for long walks in downtown Geneva, but he is scared of cars, so we are working on his fear and so far seems to be going well! He does seem to have some severe separation anxiety which has caused him to have a little destruction in the house if we leave him out for more than a few minutes when he is alone. Other than that Vern is a great addition and we couldn't be happier with him! We are looking forward to celebrating his first birthday next month!!!
Lisa and Darrell
Lisa and Darrell
Hi everyone! Its me formerly known as Pisces! I have been adopted by a really great family. After they got to know me, Bryan changed my name to Marty. I like that :) They take good care of me here, and my new Mom knows that I love milk! mmm. They have a garden window here, where they let me sit and watch the birds and squirrels. My new dad says I am huge! And Sheryl loves to hold and squeeze me :) They tell me how beautiful I am, and pet me a lot. I am so lucky to have found a family to take such good care of me.
-Denise
-Denise
Our family was the adopters of “Sleepy” in the Cockapoo litter. We have since renamed him Lenny and he is adapting very well to our family of 5!!! He is full of energy and loves playing with our 3 children ages 1 to 5 ½. He is still very puppy and loves chewing and eating anything he can get his paws on. He has lost most all his puppy teeth and will be neutered in April. He has a hernia also which will be taken care of at that time. He has also had one good haircut and looked so cute.
Lenny has grown.. he weighed in at about 12 pounds at his last vet appointment. I think he is probably close to 13-14 now and I am not sure how much bigger he will get. The vet thought maybe 15 -18 pounds.
We are really enjoying our dog!!! Thank you Beverly Animal Shelter.
-Heather
John is now Sprig. The name sprig is a nickname for a pintail duck. Aka John has been doing well with the house cat and the barn cat as well as the deer and horses. Sprig has learned to sit, lay down, stay and come to his new name. We are working on walking on a lead. Spig has been gaining weight
slow but sure. Sprig seems to enjoy splashing in the water in our ponds but is not yet sure about swimming. We are very happy with our adoptee and thank the shelter for all your hard work.
-John, Pat & Sprig
slow but sure. Sprig seems to enjoy splashing in the water in our ponds but is not yet sure about swimming. We are very happy with our adoptee and thank the shelter for all your hard work.
-John, Pat & Sprig
I wanted to e-mail everyone at the Beverly Animal
Shelter to say THANK YOU!!!!!!!
What a wonderful addition to our family. Blizzard has made my son very happy and is a great companion as well to our
other dog Ben. Blizzard is a bold and friendly love bug that keeps us smiling and laughing. He can climb up onto just about anything. I think he believes he is a cat:) He immediately adjusted to his new home and quickly made his comfort known. He can be left alone (of course with the big bad Ben) with no mommy worries. He is the perfect gentleman who respects property and always greets us with love and excitement. Again - thank you for the great gift of Blizzard.
-Lisa, Connor, Ben and Blizzard
Shelter to say THANK YOU!!!!!!!
What a wonderful addition to our family. Blizzard has made my son very happy and is a great companion as well to our
other dog Ben. Blizzard is a bold and friendly love bug that keeps us smiling and laughing. He can climb up onto just about anything. I think he believes he is a cat:) He immediately adjusted to his new home and quickly made his comfort known. He can be left alone (of course with the big bad Ben) with no mommy worries. He is the perfect gentleman who respects property and always greets us with love and excitement. Again - thank you for the great gift of Blizzard.
-Lisa, Connor, Ben and Blizzard
We just wanted to send a quick message to say thank you and to let you know how happy we are that you chose us to be Roxy's(formerly Stephanie) forever home!!! Even though we have only had her for a very short time, it is absolutely amazing how much progress she has made! She gets along wonderfully with our other dogs and they live in complete harmony already. We worked on her commands right away and turns out she is really smart! She now knows stay and off and her recall is perfect...she is now able to run off leash with the other two dogs and comes every time she is called. She loves to cuddle and follows us everywhere! We could go on and on about her! Again, thank you so much for everything you did for us. We couldn't have found a better addition to our family! Sincerely,
Victoria and Chris
Victoria and Chris
Hi! I call this picture 2 headed doggie because Cay is so close to her best friend Buddy (also a rescue) that they look attatched at the neck!. "Scarlett" came to us as a skittish, fightened little girl who had never lived in a family before. She was immediately accepted into our animal
family by Buddy, Baci, and Smokey because of her sweet and non-aggressive personality. Week by week and month by month her beautiful personality
unfolded before our eyes. With lots of tender loving care she became very relaxed and comfortable in our home. She is now outgoing and playful! She is energetic, loves going on long hikes, chaseing old Buddy around the house, and following the watchdog "house patrol" taught to her by our Australian Shepherd Baci. Cay is very loving with us, snuggling up at every opportunity. She is so beautiful, that everyone stops to stare at her,
commenting on her lovely soulful eyes. We are so very fortunate to have adopted this wonderful dog. Our family has been blessed by her presence.
Jeanne Lee Moran
family by Buddy, Baci, and Smokey because of her sweet and non-aggressive personality. Week by week and month by month her beautiful personality
unfolded before our eyes. With lots of tender loving care she became very relaxed and comfortable in our home. She is now outgoing and playful! She is energetic, loves going on long hikes, chaseing old Buddy around the house, and following the watchdog "house patrol" taught to her by our Australian Shepherd Baci. Cay is very loving with us, snuggling up at every opportunity. She is so beautiful, that everyone stops to stare at her,
commenting on her lovely soulful eyes. We are so very fortunate to have adopted this wonderful dog. Our family has been blessed by her presence.
Jeanne Lee Moran
Everything is going great with Lady. I had Dr. Ottosen removed the lump above her eye and he cleaned her teeth so she is all snazzy now. She absolutely HATES being bathed, so I am looking forward to the summer when it may be less traumatic (for both of us) to get a bath outside instead of in the tub. She loves her sister Willow and racing around our large yard, and does excellent w/ the invisible fence. I still can not understand why her former mother would not want this dog, but her loss is definitely our gain!!
-Julie
Hello Everyone!
This is Mitch and Kelly and we just wanted to let you know that Wally ( now named Murphy ) is doing just wonderfully! We have attached some photos for you here. Murphy has had some new and wonderful experiences in the past week and and has adapted to perfectly~ what a wonderful boy he is!! He gets to sleep in the bed, has lots of new toys, he plays outside, goes for walks in the country, for rides in the car and so on :-) . He and Daisy get along great and have developed quite a bond and he has a very special and close bond with Mitch. You would think he has been here forever, the way he acts and we treat him like our child. He has a new patient appointment set up for Monday at the vet and we will surely keep you posted on any news!
We want to thank you for helping us through the adoption process with Murphy. He is simply the sweetest, cutest, most loving little guy anyone could ever ask for and we cherish him so much!
This is Mitch and Kelly and we just wanted to let you know that Wally ( now named Murphy ) is doing just wonderfully! We have attached some photos for you here. Murphy has had some new and wonderful experiences in the past week and and has adapted to perfectly~ what a wonderful boy he is!! He gets to sleep in the bed, has lots of new toys, he plays outside, goes for walks in the country, for rides in the car and so on :-) . He and Daisy get along great and have developed quite a bond and he has a very special and close bond with Mitch. You would think he has been here forever, the way he acts and we treat him like our child. He has a new patient appointment set up for Monday at the vet and we will surely keep you posted on any news!
We want to thank you for helping us through the adoption process with Murphy. He is simply the sweetest, cutest, most loving little guy anyone could ever ask for and we cherish him so much!
Take care
Kelly and Mitch -
