| Journey (JoJo) — Adopted
on December 27, 1999 |
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While in rescue: Journey was a tiny, little, fluff ball
with two little black eyes. It didn't take long for this little
one to find a home. We weren't sure if he was mixed with Keeshond
or another breed because he was so very fluffy, yet he grew into
quite a handsome boy and eventually was sporting the normal German
Shepherd coat. |
| Andy — Adopted on November 26, 1999 |
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While in rescue: Andy was a big, muscular boy with a lot
of energy. He was thrilled to move out to the country and have
room to run and play with doggy and human friends alike! |
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Sergeant — Adopted on October 27, 1999 |
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While in rescue: Sergeant was a gorgeous male that was short
and thick. He was very much the epitome of the German breeding
program. His rich coat color and quiet demeanor made him a choice
pick for the family that adopted him. |
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Cammie — Adopted on October 2, 1999 |
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While in rescue: Cammie arrived at the rescue with a rusted
crate full of mud and a face full of old, deep scars. This dear
girl, with her half floppy ears, just wanted to be safe, clean,
and warm. At an adoption fair, she found her chance with a wonderful
family that provided here with a brand new, huge Great Dane crate
in their beautiful home and manicured/landscaped back yard. |
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Grizzley — Adopted on October 2, 1999 |
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While in rescue: Grizzley (Griz, or WD-40 or 30-weight,
as he was lovingly called) found his way to the rescue when his
owners surrendered him from the back of a pickup truck that was
just full of open oil containers. He was soaked to the skin with
motor oil. Six baths in trusty Dawn dish soap and there was a dog
under all of that oil! Griz was also adopted by the family who
adopted Cammie, because he was so young and playful for the kids.
We can be sure they won't transport him in a filthy pick-up full
of oil! |
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Mama — Adopted on September 25, 1999 |
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While in rescue: Mama (Mother Theresa) was a beautiful white
female. She received a name that reflected her duty to her family.
She was bred intentionally by her owner, who dumped her and her
4 boys at the pound because he didn't want them anymore. The young
puppies and mom hadn't had a clean home, let alone any food, for
a very long time. Mama was literally the worst case of skin hanging
on bones that the rescue had ever seen, and believe it or not,
she actually had some milk for her pups! She was literally killing
herself to feed her puppies. Since most females with pups facing
distress will abandon or kill their pups to prevent such neglectful
conditions, she was a gem of a special dog to behave like that.
When we bathed all of them, the water ran red with old dried blood
from the thousands of fleas we washed off and finally killed of
with Advantage flea medication. We thought these dogs were tan
in color. We were surprised a few baths later when they were all
very much white (except Frito, he slightly red tinged)! The pups
were thrilled to be weened onto endless bowls of puppy food and
Mama was given free feed of all the Eukanuba she wanted. Along
with love and exercise, she blossomed into the most angelic and
beautiful creature. Her perfect adoptive family said she was "the
one" right away when they met her. Before they even knew the
story, they commented on her angelic quality. |
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Kota Red — Adopted on September 22, 1999 |
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While in rescue: Kota Red was a very impressive sable male
with intelligent eyes. He drew us into his thoughts, that mainly
included "let's play!" He found a great home with an active gentleman
who loved to throw a ball as much as Kota liked to fetch! |
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Holly-Belle — Adopted on September 9, 1999 |
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While in rescue: Holly-Belle was a sweet female,. She
was the last of four females that were being visited by a family
interested in adopting a Shepherd. The family was having a tough
time deciding, because they had liked all of the girls they had
played with that day. Five minutes into their visit with Holly-Belle
the father came out and said that she was the one.
Update: Holly-Belle became the
friend and guardian of that family's children within a week and
lives a happy and loved life now.
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Van Gogh — Adopted to God on September 9, 1999 |
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While in rescue: (passed away due to epilepsy)
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Zeus — Adopted on August 24, 1999 |
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While in rescue: Zeus was a handsome black/red male. He
was a playful male that got in more trouble with the ladies than
any dog we have ever known! He liked to sneak up on them and
give them a tiny nip on the butt, and he paid for that trick
a couple times. Who better than a single male vet student to
adopt him! Together they are a great pair, and we have a feeling
Zeus helped his human with the human ladies, at least better
than he did himself for the doggie ladies.
Update: Zeus weekends at his
grandparents who have many, many acres to run and play and other
dog pals to play with. He is living exactly the life that would
fit a pup like himself.
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Grace — Adopted on August 22, 1999 |
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While in rescue: Grace came to the rescue looking frail
and thin, but proved to be quite the tough girl. She did well
with love, food, and exercise. She filled out and acted and looked
like the top dog we always knew she was!
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Dapper — Adopted on August 21, 1999 |
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(renamed Nicholas
by his new family) While in rescue: Dapper (a drug bust
pup) had been bred to be mean and protect illegal drugs. Fortunatly
he came around
quite nicely after a few weeks of gentle love. He was adopted by
a wonderful gentleman who was a classical musician and soothed
Dapper into a happy life. |
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Kali — Adopted on August 14, 1999 |
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While in rescue: Kali was a pretty plush-coat, white female.
This happy ball of fluff always wanted to be a lap dog. She like
to hang close to her friends and was very active. Here picture
is of a rare lounging moment!
Update: Kali happily resides
in a home where she enjoys being bossed around by a mini poodle
and a gang of cats. They apparently they all keep each other
entertained!
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Radar — Adopted on August 10, 1999 |
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While in rescue: Radar was a small, little pup with the
biggest ears, even for a Shepherd! His name reflected his ears.
He eventually wind up growing into his ears and became quite an
attractive young dog. |
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Nicki — Adopted on July, 28, 1999 |
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(renamed Juno by
her new family) While in rescue: Nicki was an arranged
marriage that worked our beautifully. Her new male companion had
been lonesome as a single Shepherd living with two greyhounds.
The two Greyhounds did their quick laps around the yard and then
lounged in the yard, just as he was warmed up to play. His human
daddy came to visit the rescue in search of a female friend for
this poor guy. Now they all run out together and when the Greyhounds
begin to lounge, the two Shepherds can keep on playing! A balanced
family finally! |
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Dally — Adopted on July 5, 1999 |
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While in rescue: Dally (a drug bust pup — see
Dapper) was a little one that went to a nice big family.
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Hami — Adopted on May 15, 1999 |
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(renamed
Casper by his new family) While in rescue: Hami (one of
Mother Theresa's babies — see
Mama) was a little scapper beat starvation and severe illness to
charm his way into a family and grow to a nice sized, well nourished,
young dog. |
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Dakota — Adopted on May 2, 1999 |
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While in rescue: Dakota was a beautiful German Shepherd
that picked her parents out. They were at the pet store to buy
cat food for their kitty, and they resuce was having a pet showing
that day. Dakota pulled a bit on the leash, walked over to a
man and sat on his feet. They weren't looking to adopt a dog
at all, but a few well timed leans and kisses to mom and they
were hooked! Some dogs are very proactive about finding their
new homes!
Update: Dakota has been doing
extremely well and goes to work with dad quite a bit. She now
has a new human "puppy" to protect and raise!
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Tanya — Adopted on April 13, 1999 |
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(renamed Rennie
by her new family) While in rescue: Tanya was very reserved,
quiet, and well behaved. She was just what the doctor ordered for
her new daddy.
He was looking for an uncomplicated woman and she fit the bill!
She's forever devoted and she doesn't ask for half of anything!
They have been inseparable, and we've been thrilled to run into
them, happy as ever! |
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Frito — Adopted on March 17, 1999 |
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While in rescue: Frito's (one of Mother Theresa's kids — see "Mama")
little red head had endearing ears and a personality to boot. He
was very loving and couldn't get enough attention and play time.
He loved a good rope toy and playing with his new dog housemate. |
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Aspen — Adopted on March 17, 1999 |
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While in rescue: Aspen was a regal male. This rich balck/red
male was a sight to see!
Update: Aspen's quiet demeanor
and gentleness went a step further when he began to warn his
mom of impending seizures. Somehow, he picked up on her body's
messages, once even physically grabbing his mom's roomate for
help when his mom had a seizure in the tub! Dogs are amazing
creautures and they continuously remind us of their endless devotion
to a loving owner.
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Daphney — Adopted on February 27, 1999 |
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While in rescue: Daphney was the perfect example of a German
Shepherd (with a handful of silliness and a dash of fun). She was
a beautiful girl who was happy to make her place in a family with
two kids and a neighbor dog to play with! |
| Buddy — Adopted on February 12, 1999 |
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While in rescue: Buddy- Here is a Buddy came into the
rescue as a walking skeleton (see picture on left) and sweeter
than you could ever dream. He became a well nourished at over
100 pounds. He stood the tallest of any male Shepherd the rescue
has ever assisted. He must have had an uncle that was an Irish
Wolfhound!
Update: Buddy is loved and cared
for now, with no worries about when his next meal is coming.
He is perfectly content to crash on the floor and sleep most
of the day away!
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Sonya — Adopted on January 22, 1999 |
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While in rescue: Sonya was a sweetheart of an older girl.
She had huge ears and a bigger heart! We never want to know what
all these dogs have been through, but we know they are so happy
to have even the basic care and love of a meal and a warm place
to sleep. Sonya found a nice home to live out her life and didn't
hesitate to help herself to some homemade beef stew! Sonya was
such a pretty Shepherd and her eyes were much more content after
she found her new home. |
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