We adopted Sam, a pure breed weim in November 2004.  We were so happy to give our female weim Faith a friend to keep her company while we are at work during the day.  When we first brought Sam home, Faith was completely scared of him and avoided him.  Now as you can see in the picture attached, taken just a few weeks after we got Sam they are the best of friends and love to play, and tease each other, just like brothers and sisters do.  You guys do a great job and we would never buy another dog from anywhere but a shelter again.  We even talked my sister into rescuing a dog, she just got him this past November!   Thanks, the Hanus family

This is Annie, my husband adopted her for me as a surprise. She is the best thing that could have happened to us. When I am upset she just comes over and lays her head in my lap. Both my husband and I adore her. My husband is overseas right now and I send him pictures of Annie every week.  Thank you Walter and Lori

For 2 1/2 years my mom battled uterine cancer.  At the end of March, she lost that battle and I lost the person I was closest to in the world.  Although my story begins as a sad one, it doesn't stay that way because 2 months later I adopted Buster from the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter.  The day I got him my family was getting together to celebrate my brother's birthday.  It was our first family event without my mom and could have been very sad, but Buster put a smile on everyone's face.  My brother even suggested his name.  Buster is my first dog and the best therapy for getting us through the grieving process.   Buster kept everyone entertained then, and he still does!  He gets his own toys out of his basket at playtime, and rolls over at the drop of a hat for you to rub his belly.  He tickles your toes with his licks and wraps his paws around your arm while you're petting him.  He's so affectionate there just doesn't seem to be enough love for him.  He can't replace my mom, but he has become my new best friend!  ~Stacy

My dog, Curly is a toy fox terrier.  When I met him, he was a shaking, fearful, biting dog.  I don't think he had ever lived in a house before.  Today, he has found his confidence as an integral part of the family.  He is lively, smart and loyal.  He gives me companionship, keeps me laughing, gives me exercise, keeps my feet warm in the winter, has chased off every littler critter plaguing my garden and never fails to put himself between me and any possible danger.  We have learned from each other.  He has learned to trust me and believe in his security with me.  I have learned to be patient and to periodically just stop and get a hug.  I am so very proud of him! Audrey

The dog I adopted from you, Burt, (you called him Scooter) has filled a void in my life.  I was looking for a loyal, trusted enthusiastic companion/friend who would boost some of the routine.  He is all that and more.  He is a steady walking companion who keeps me company each day.  He is full of fun and a loyal guard dog.   He is very smart and I feel sometimes he understands so much of what I say that it is incredible.  His hearing is so acute and his vision so sharp—he catches the tiniest noises and sights and can tune you into them  --  he tunes me into things that I might miss.  He is very handsome and looks like he is wearing a tuxedo—black with white markings on his chest and paws.  He is a dog that you can be proud of.  He is in extremely fine athletic shape and very strong.   He is an inspiration to be all that you can be.  He is one of my best friends and is ready to accompany me with enthusiasm.  I love taking care of him—giving him his dog food/treats and toys, playing with him, exercising him and stimulating his mind—and yes, even cleaning up after him in the yard and giving him a bath.  Burt adds extra joy and vibrant life to the household.   I call him Burt – because u r true. Thank you for my very wonderful friend.  Yes, he has a good home. -Burt's Mom

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