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HALO Success Stories - Page 2
Lyla (Bona) is now 10 months old. Some of you might have seen her a few weeks ago when we came to get her a step sister. My son chose Mya (Pandora) She is sweet, loveable and a great sister to Lyla. They enjoy spending the day together and going to the dog park! As you can see in the picture of both the girls Mya has stolen Lyla’s bone and Lyla is looking at her dad to see if he is going to assist her. Both are great dogs and we love them so much. Jennifer
I just wanted to say how great a job you all do in rescuing dogs, and Santiago has been great also. He's a bit shy at first, but he now follows me room to room. We spent the weekend at the Scottsdale Farmers Market and hiking on Sunday. Thanks again! David
He is a wonderful cat, so full of energy. My boyfriend and I just love him. He went to work with me the other day for a check up from my vet and everyone LOVED him! When we brought him home, he quickly found out that toys and open space are the greatest! Titan entertains us everyday and is super affectionate! I want to thank all of the great people at HALO for all they do. I see everyday the consequences of people not caring for their pets and the sadness that follows. Thank you so much for giving these pets a second chance! I have attached 2 pictures of Titan. Warmest Regards,
We are testimony to that. I went to Petsmart one day with my dog Maggie with the sole purpose of buying dog food. I came home with the dog food I went for, and with Tess. She was still tiny at the time, I could see her ribs and backbone. When I got her she liked people and other dogs, but was nervous and skittish. Today she is a happy, healthy, active and loving puppy! Maggie and Tess act like they have never known life without each other. They hate being separated from each other, even for 5 minutes. They spend hours playing chase and tug-of-war in our backyard, and often end up exhausted and lying side by side on the couch or the floor after playing. One of their favorite things to do is go hiking, they LOVE getting to run free in the woods! I got married 7 months after I got Tess. Tess has fallen in love with my husband, and I often have to battle her for a spot on the couch next to him, or for his affection. She follows him around the house and just loves to be with him. My husband and I are both so thankful for both Tess and Maggie, and feel so lucky to have found her through you all. I have attached two pictures. One is of both our girls (Tess is the darker skinnier one), and one of Tess after a day of hiking. She was so tired out after running she fell asleep with her nose in the car door handle. We hope that others are as blessed as we are by the beautiful animals they get as a result of your continued effort. Thank you,
On 8/2/09, I rescued "Lisa Marie" from HALO at Pet Smart on Bell Road - I've renamed her "Maxie" and am so happy to have her in my life. She's so lovable and well mannered and I want to thank HALO for all they do to make pets available to people. This is Maxie, sitting in my favorite chair! Ginger
They are happy and healthy and since Mom (I) got married they have a new stepdad and stepbrother (kitty Trevor) along with their sister (kitty Samantha). Stepdad knows how to open the cookie jar and take them for walks so life is good! Riley is our sensitive boy and always knows when someone needs some love. Ziggy is so smart - he even looks like Einstein (look at that crazy white hair!). We love them! We do our best to encourage prospective animal parents to head in your direction when they are looking for the perfect animal to fit into their family - Thank you for all you do! Lizard
I have attached a pic of Frankie who has conveniently perched himself on our fish tank. He purrs all day long, is a major snuggler and loves our other two cats and Golden Retriever. Our family loves him to pieces. Bless all of your great hearts. Warmest regards,
She is a total delight and has fit in with our family perfectly. It feels like she has always lived here. She sleeps in bed with me each night, and has perfect manners. I love how she barks when someone rings our bell, or tries the door. She protects her home, which makes me realize it is her home. Please tell Tommie, her foster mom, that she did a great job with "Maxie." It was a match made in heaven. I've attached two of Maxie's pictures in our home. Thanks again for the great work that your organization does. Both Tommie and Jeffrey helped me fit Maxie with a shoulder harness, shop for food, and get Maxie ready for home while we were in PetSmart. Your volunteers are awesome! Elizabeth Kelly and Maxie
Duncan has been absolutely fantastic to have around! He not only received a new name when he came home with me, but he also received the nickname "troublepants" soon after I brought him home because he loves to get into trouble! He has grown tremendously and is now a healthy, happy, 55-pound 10 month old. We recently moved to Portland, Oregon for a new job and he has adapted well to his new home. A little bit more abut Duncan. Among his dislikes are: taking baths, getting his ears cleaned, and eating dinner late. Among his likes are: going for hikes, running along the beach, chasing birds, going for walks, riding in cars, and playing with the new friends he has made here. I would say that Duncan is a pretty spoiled puppy, he gets walked twice a day and then gets to hang out with his friends when I am on call! I had a great experience adopting Duncan through HALO and am so glad that he was rescued from Maricopa animal control because I never would have found him! He brings such amazing happiness to my life!! Just wanted to say thank you to HALO for existing and for providing me with such a wonderful friend. I've added some pictures of Duncan for everyone to enjoy. Thanks again,
Thought you would enjoy seeing photos of him with his big brother. These were taken today after Mick made his first visit to the groomer. Thank you for finding him for us! And a special thanks to Melody for all her patience and help at the shelter during my visit. Sincerely,
When we took him to the vet, they determined that he was about 9 months old, so on August 21st he had a birthday "Pawty," complete with a doggie birthday cake. He has been the love of our lives and is doing quite well. Our daughter has a Boston Terrier/Rat Terrier that comes to our house quite often and Lulu and Toby play until they are exhausted. Toby is as sweet as he is cute. I have attached a couple pictures from his party. Jim and Kathy
Every morning we get up and have breakfast, then we go for a walk! This is my favorite part of the day. I get excited and tend to jump and run in circles. This is the only time that I jump on people. I am on my best behavior when Mom is home. I love to lay in my bed by the t.v. and on my couch. Mom got me a pool and I lay in it to cool off. I have a new squeaky toy of a bird and I have started playing with it, but my leash is still my favorite; it means we are going out into the neighborhood. I hate to be left alone and tend to get nervous. This is when I get into trouble; like getting into the trash, getting mud in the house, and digging out under the gate. Luckily I know the neighbors and they let me play in their pool outback while they called mom to come home. Mom is working with me to be more relaxed when I am home alone. She always says that she is coming home and will only be gone for a little while, but I am still trying to feel safe enough to trust her. My second favorite part of the day is when Mom let's me sleep in the bed with her. I sleep in my bed when I have to, but it's fun to jump into bed and lay down with my head on the pillow. I go to sleep fast so that we can get up and do it all again. Sincerely, P.S. Thank you for taking good care of my four-year Doberman, named Shantell. You got her from the County and then had her for almost six weeks. I hate to think about what her fate would have been with other shelters. She is the best dog that I have ever adopted and makes the best companion for a woman living alone. Shantell sits and stays when told to. I can feed her and ask her to wait for several minutes before saying okay. I am sorry that she had to wait so long to come home, because she was obviously waiting for ME. I love her and thank you for saving her from another fate. She deserves all the spoiling that she gets. I will keep you updated further in the future. ~ Cristi
We love our new home, there are horses, 2 cats which most of the time are nice to us, rabbits to chase and all sort of other animals to watch. We have lots of room to run and toys to play with. We are about 7 months old, learned how to sit, stay (sometimes) and getting better with walking next to each other on the leash. Hope you like the pictures ... talk to you soon we got to go and play some more. Bonnie and Clyde Thanks,
She is wonderful a perfect dog, everyone loves her and has many friends a couple of other Boxers to play with. She can be a handful but always does something to make me laugh. Again thank you for everything, all the staff was very friendly and made it a comfortable experience. David
Unfortunately, 2-weeks later she past away from an unforeseen illness. Two months later, I returned to your organization and was was blessed to adopt another dog by the name of Wendy. The kids in my neighborhood had difficulty pronouncing her name, so Wendy quickly became known as "Winnie". Here we are 5 years later, Winnie and I have added 3 cats and a husband to our family. She has been a wonderful companion, friend and protector. Thank you for extending a hand in sparing her life. Had you not, I would not have had so many happy years with such a good friend. Best regards,
My dog's name was Scarlet that we have now renamed Tilly. I really was not that familiar with rescue and adoption but found it a very rewarding experience and Halo and the staff certainly helped me with that. Tilly is a beautiful Aussie mix and I could not have requested a more perfect pet. She is very loving and gentle. She has been in her new home for 5 days and has already mastered stealing our hearts. She took a few minutes to use the doggie door and has not had any accidents in the house. She is already a focal point of our family. She is still a little skittish around new people but once they pet her she is right at home. Thank you so very much Halo for making this a very rewarding experience for us. Our Miss Tilly will have a wonderful forever home with us. Steve and Teri
Mardi Gras' new name is Sparky. We adopted him for my son. Sparky is growing by leaps and bounds. He is already up to almost 15 pounds! The vet thinks he will be a big boy. Sparky has two big brothers and a big sister in his new home. Winston (also a Pit mix) took to Sparky immediately. Winston has taught him how to play like a dog. I swear the two of them are like the Energizer Bunny - going and going and going ... Sparky makes some very strange noises when he plays. It sounds almost demonic which is funny coming from something so cute and fuzzy. Winston will grab a tug toy and tease Sparky, letting him come almost close enough to grab an end before whipping it away and trotting off. Sparky loves his crate. He will go in there on his own to have a nap. He has a larger one in the living room for when no one is home and a small airplane crate in my son's room in addition to a doggy bed. Sparky learned "sit", "off", and "leave it" very quickly and is partially potty trained. Sometimes he will be outside, then shortly after coming in he will start to potty on the carpet - so it's then back outside. We are working on manners with his food and treats. I have never seen a puppy so young be so food-driven. I think he may be part piranha too. I have attached a few photos of Sparky playing with Winston and of Sparky playing in Gramma's pool. Sparky LOVES the water. He will even try to swim in the water bowl and he thinks it is great fun to bob for ice cubes when we put some in the bowl to cool the water a bit. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to adopt Sparky. I only wish we could have taken Mom with us too. Kimberly
He's learned his name and sit and how to use the doggy door. For the moment we have gated off the kitchen/dining area so that he has doggy door access without having a lot of things he can get into trouble with. He has not had any accidents in this area or in his sleeping area but he is still learning about not going on the carpet or in the rest of the living room. Overall I think he is learning very fast! He decided he likes digging so we are getting him a sandbox this weekend and he loves wrestling or playing tug-o-war with Star. I attached a picture of them hanging out on a bed in his kitchen area. Best,
Here is a picture of Lenny with the kids. I know he looks a little panicked here, but really he tolerates the kids well, and even seeks them out sometimes. He's a great little guy, thank you for him. He's doing great. He had some problems pooping in places he shouldn't. So I moved his food and water away from the box and gave him a second box and it seems to have done the trick, at least so far. Thank you for your great work, take care! Carolyn
Only one accident in the house - he's totally potty trained and he listens and responds to commands. We are very lucky to have him. He's great with our three boys and my other dog finally realized it's kinda of fun to play with him :) He is definitely a wonderful addition to our family. Thanks for checking in and all that you folks do! Kim and Mike
We love our new baby and he is quite content with his new home. Even the cat is getting used to him. :) He has been named Charlie (formerly Jaeger). Thank you!!! Reed Family
Having being told when adopted that she would grow to 30 pounds, I'm starting to wonder if that's the case ... she now, at three months, weighs in at a whopping 4 pounds and doesn't seem to be growing much past that! She fits in to our home great - she loves her cat brother and sister, although sometimes she wants to play more than they do. Attached is a picture of her with one of our cats, Kiara; we think that sometimes Kiara thinks Stella is her baby - it's pretty cute! Thanks again for the little lady, and if you have any information on how big her brother/sister have gotten - please let me know! Amanda and Tanner (and Stella!)
He has been a wonderful addition to our family and we want to thank you for introducing him to us. He is friendly, funny, smart, and very good at taking tags off of everything. We’ll be taking him to the beach in June, so we’ll see how he likes traveling. Sincerely,
I adopted him about a month ago, into a home with a resident cat. I never planned on adopting an adult cat, and I wasn't sure how it would work out with the two cats, but they have found their groove, and Milo has certainly made my older cat more social and lively! It is intensely fun to watch the two of them play. From Milo's first day in the house, you would think he had lived with me forever. He has an amazing personality, is so full of love, and is an incredible companion. He has brought so much joy and happiness to my home, and I thank you for taking care of him until he found his final and permanent home with me. Please also let Ruben from the cattery know how he is doing. I chatted with him on the phone after I had taken Milo home, and he was so warm and kind in giving me details of Milo's prior life and seemed to genuinely care about him. I was really touched by that. Best,
I brought him home and it took about a week for him and my other cat, Oliver, to bond. He is such a lovebug. I fell in love with him so quickly and I don't know what I'd do without him. He is the perfect addition to my family. Thank you so much for everything you have done for these animals. Ashley
Our other cocker, Jordan, and her get along really well. We just love her and are so glad to have her. We will keep you updated. I have attached some photos (she may look a little different we had to shave her completely down - she got sticker in her coat) and we are working on slimming her down a tad. Amber
I am very personable, I love people and as soon as the doorbell rings, I have to go over to the door to greet whomever is visiting. My parents sure lucked out with me, they didn't want a "scaredy-cat", I am not a shy cat, I don't hide from people and love to check everyone out, settle on a favorite and play with them. My parents wanted a friendly cat and they sure got their wish, someone sometime should tell them to be careful what they wish. I don't make my parents buy me toys, I have a bunch, but I get tired of them quickly. My favorite plaything, by far, is the ring that comes off the top of a milk jug. As soon as I see the milk come out of the refrigerator, I am up on the counter, trying to get to the jug. I forget that I have to wait for a new bottle before I get a new ring. I never get tired of this toy, in fact, I like it so much that I try and get my mom to play with them at 3 am, when I want her to get up. I get her to play for a while, then I go climb back into bed and snuggle with my dad, but mom can't always go back to sleep like I do. I run the house, I love tables, drawers, the top of the computer hutch, counters and closet shelves. My folks are always surprised when I learn a new trick. I love water and I really love to ride in a car. I tried to drive once, but my dad made me move, I don't have my license yet. I know how to turn on the RO water system at the kitchen sink. I just press down on the handle and I can drink water whenever I want. It is so much better than the water in my dish. I learned how to open cupboard doors, and I like to wait until my humans are coming and jump out at them, although mom yells sometimes when the door surprises her and hits her legs. I am tyring to learn to open closed doors, we have lever handles and I can almost make the handle go down and get in where I am not alwlays wanted. One of my favorite rooms is the bathrooms, I like to go in the shower when one of my parents are in there, and I also try and get in the bathtub with my mom. She doesn't want me to do that, something about not being dressed properly for EMS and firefighters?? I can't quite understand that. I am sending two pictures, one the day I came home and one is of me all grown up. I am so happy that HALO resuced my mother and fostered me, and then let my humans adopt me. I have made their life a circus (whatever that means), they love me and I love them. Thank you.
He is doing wonderful - he is a loving cuddly Kitty who fit right in, it took him just a few days to settle in. His favorite spot is right on the couch watching the birds out the front window. If we go out the front door he waits right there on the rug until we get back. Have to be real careful opening that door just in case he is there. In fact this morning when I was leaning back on the couch talking on the phone he came up to me and licked my nose! Thank you!
Jennifer
We adopted him and he is doing great! He uses the pet door and gets along with our other Halo rescue Cpt Jack AKA Picasso and our 2 cavaliers. (We) think he must have been out on his own for at least a month or two. His coat is pretty scraggily. Just like Jack, (we) know his coat will get beautiful in 3 or 4 months with good nutrition. Mike & Laura
I have adopted 2 cats from HALO. Taz who is a grey mancoon (adopted about 2 yrs ago) and Jojo who is a black-and-white long hair (adopted little less than 1 yr ago). I have attached some pictures for you so you can see how well they are doing and how much they have grown. Kelly
We still can't believe these two great looking cats with friendly personalities were not adopted sooner. Thank you Halo and PetSmart on Camelback/20th. Adrienne & Travis
I adopted her 2 years ago in December from PetsMart on Thomas Rd in Phoenix. She is spoiled but she is such a good cat. I was so lucky to find her. Sometimes I don't think people give adopted pets enough time to get to know you when they have been owned by someone else. It took Angel and I about 6 months for her to learn what the limitations where. Now my furniture is safe. She is the delight of my life.
I love to play fetch with my mom every morning before she goes to work and every evening before we go to bed. I am enjoying life! Thank you for taking care of me while I was waiting for my forever home. Keep up the good work. Eli
We brought her home and she took right to the house like she had lived here forever. Our dog Snickers has been giving her space, but, he keeps getting closer. He doesn't seem to bother her to much, just an occasional hiss. Our cat Blue took it the hardest. We were really concerned about him at first as he seemed pretty upset with our new addition, but, he has since been coming around. Still the occasional hiss from either of them, but, we think they are going to be fine, and Blue is back to being himself again. Peggy Sue is an absolute sweetheart, and we've nicknamed her Piggy Suey as she loves to eat. I work at home and she follows me around the house all day and loves to lay right in front of my computer screen as you can see in the picture. She has a wonderful personality and has fast become a member of the family. Thank you so much and we are happy that we could rescue her, she is certainly deserving. Thank you,
We're so grateful to organizations like HALO that rescue and provide shelter for such precious animals so that loving families, like ours, can adopt them. Oreo already is fitting in well with the humans as well as with her brother, Tommy, an 8-year-old Black Lab, and her sister, Princess, a 5-year-old cat (that we rescued on our lawn ourselves). The introduction is slow between Oreo and Princess, but it'll all be fine. Thanks again,
We feel privileged to have been able to help our daughter out with fostering Jared. He has enduring qualities and just grew on our family and we decided we couldn’t part with him. Besides he was wonderful with a 2-year-old granddaughter. I enclosed two pictures of the handsome guy. He is an awesome watch dog and the gentle giant around babies, children and puppies. Plus he talks like Scooby Doo! His nickname is Daddy because he nurtured and helped raise my Siberians. Plus, we had a little stray about 5 pounds show up in our garage of all things. They slept together in his crate every night because she wasn’t quite house trained. No complaints he had temporarily given up his run of the house and bed privileges at night. Gosh, it was 60 pounds versus 5! He’s quite a dog one of a kind. He was wonderful to her until we found a good family to adopt her. I think he really missed her when she went to her new family. She was crazy about him and would give him lots of kisses and groom the outside of his ears. He’s our dog ambassador a true GEM! He is perfect! Love & Kisses,
He has defintely made himself at home and has decided he is now part dog. He loves to 'try' and play with my Chihuahua, Misty (who isn't quite up to it) The picture I've attached is the two of them play fighting. ... He also thinks when my tweenie dachshund, Oscar, wags his tail it's his own personal toy. He has no fear of his new canine friends and likes to be on the couch with them and me 'cuddling.' He watched the dogs and figured out the doggie door and loves his fenced back yard to go 'exploring' in. Unfortunately, he is still too little for his collar AND has learned to ditch it several times, so I found lots and lots of gray feathers under the bed last weekend. He loves chasing his toys around and play attacking the dogs when they least expect it. The older gentleman of the house (my 15-year-old Lynx point Siamese) has learned to 'tolerate' the little whipper snapper and hisses at him if he gets too rambunctious, but doesn't attack him. Leslie
Halo was nice enough to rescue my buddle of joy and I got her from a Petsmart location in Phoenix. Sadie is the best kitty I’ve ever had. When I first got her she was shy and very quiet but within days was very happy running around the house, playing with her toys (she loves the play mice the most!) and feeling right at home. I have one other kitty around the same age and they have become the best of friends! Sadie always sleeps right next to me on a pillow every night, gives plenty of kisses, waits for me at the top of the stairs when she hears my car coming back in the garage and is always by my side. I fortunately get to work from home so I spend all day long with her. She is the most loving animal and I can’t thank Halo enough for rescuing her I really can’t imagine what my life would be without her! She is completely spoiled, gets lots and lots of love, and always has fresh water, organic wet and dry food to eat everyday. She also loves to be the center of attention, always rolling onto her back with her paws up to almost say “Look at how cute I am.” Attached are some photos of my little princess but as you can tell she hates me taking pictures, ha! Sadie especially loved the Christmas tree this year, her first Christmas at home. She spent many hours sleeping on top of all of the wrapped gifts (she thought they were for her to sleep on..ha!), swatting at all the ornaments and even climbing up the tree! I’m glad to say that Sadie has found her forever home---life wouldn’t be complete without her. Lindsey
She was at the Petsmart on Thomas and 34th street. I went in Monday December 15th to see her and hopefully adopt her. I fell right in love with her she has the cutest face. She has settled in nicely at my house and has plenty of toys to play with and treats to eat. She is a very playful kitten and loves to pounce at your toes when you wiggle them. I also have a 1-year-old dog that wants so much to play with little Amelie. I'm keeping them separate for now so Amelie has the right time to adjust. But when I'm home I hold Amelie in my lap and her and my puppy give kisses to one another. Korinna
Her foster mom called her Newbie. We adapted her the day after we had to put down our rottie due to cancer named Roxy. We adopted Boo on Jan 18, 2004. Boo fit right in to our family immediately. She found her perch in our truck and uses it still to this day everytime she goes for a ride. She loves to swim and likes to get a bath! Unlike our other 2 who like to swim but hate baths!!! She has been a neverending source of laughter and affection. We own 3 dogs all rescue dogs see the picture of all 3 looking out the front door! Boo is called the Princess in this house as much as the younger pitbull Lucy tries to make it different! Jake got his voice and playful nature back when Boo arrived! This was a most successful adoption. I would not hesitate to check out your site when ever we have an opening for another dog. We love all 3 so much and wish everyone would take in a dog that needs a home instead of shopping for those too expensive puppy mill puppies. There are so many great dogs that are already house trained and still young enough to bond with like a puppy without eating all your shoes!!! Thanks for all you do!!! I think that Cattle dog mix Miriam is too cute!!!! Oh if I had the room!!!! Barbara
Thank you to Halo for keeping him socialized, making him a pleasure to take out and meet new people and other dogs. Here are some pictures with plenty more to come as he grows (because he is going to grow A LOT)! Thank you so much, I’m getting settled in very well at my new home. The first thing my parents did was give me a new name. Well, not a whole new name so much as a few new names in addition to my old one. You guys named me Prince, but mom and dad say that I should have a long name like my new sister has, so now my name is “Prince Oliver Henry Francis Hutchens-Curwen.” Of course, I only get called that when they catch me clawing the couch. They call me “Bug” most times. Like I said, I have a new sister too. She’s about 4 years older than me, and she didn’t like me much when I came home. But it only took about two days for my adorable personality to win her over. She still pretends not to like me, but she doesn’t know that when she wasn’t looking, dad has caught her snuggling with me and grooming me. Even though she’s not the only child anymore, deep down, I think she’s really happy to have a companion of her own species. If nothing else, just to have someone to play with during the day. Teenk Milo Minerva (that’s my sister, “Babygirl” most of the time) has been used to running this house. She’s lived with mom since she was only 6 weeks old, so she pretty much makes the rules around here. Not that she hasn’t been accommodating, though. She’s been very generous in sharing her toys with me. There’s really just one that she won’t let me near, but I don’t mind because I’ve never even seen so many toys in my life, and I’m free to play with any of the others. There’s lots of room for me to run around in, stairs for me to climb and windows to look out of. There are two beds here, and Babygirl says they both belong to her so I have to ask her permission to go on them. But she’s pretty good about letting me up on the guest bed during the day when she sleeps on it. And as for the bed mom and dad sleep on, well, sometimes she likes to snuggle with them for while without me, but she usually lets me up after a little bit. Mom and dad thought Babygirl would try to eat all of my food at first, so they tried feeding us separately. At first she did try to take my food, but now she eats a few bites first, then she lets me eat my fill, then she has the rest. I tried to eat before her once and she kicked my butt. Mom says that’s her way of saying “I’m in charge here and we eat on my schedule, but I won’t let you go hungry.” I spend most of my days now snuggling on the guest bed with my sister. I also play a lot, and much to dad’s amazement, I play fetch. In the evenings, I lie on dad’s chest and curl up under his chin while he lays back and watches TV. Between all that and play-fighting with my sister, I’m having a great time. I’m really happy that mom and dad chose me, but since they looked for a little brother for Babygirl for the last year or two, they say I’m the one that picked them. Sincerely, I met her about a month later after her recovery with you at the Petsmart at Tatum and Desert Ridge. She was in the adoption center waiting for a home. To make a long story short, Connie is now "Prudence" called "Pru" for short. Pru had some chiropractic treaments when she first came home. She has two compressed disks in her lower back. She doesn't let it bother her. She jumps up and down the cat trees, the furniture, runs like a bolt of lighting, plays with all of her brothers and sisters and loves her toy balls and mice. She can sit like a cat now on her bottom and lift her hind leg up to scratch her chin. Pru has brought so much joy and happiness to our lives. We look forward to many more years of happiness with Pru. She is amazing! If only more people would open their hearts and homes to a Special-Needs Pet they would be thrilled with the unconditional love that these pets will give. Please share this picture of Pru with her foster mom and let her know Pru and I send a BIG thank you! Thank You HALO for all you do to help animals move on and have a second chance. Thanks Always, This weekend she passed her Canine Good Citizen Test. So in the near future the two of us will be going into nursing homes to visit patients. We are definitely a forever team. Deb Here is a picture of them during their first week in the house. They have gotten a lot bigger in the last two weeks! We have also taken many pictures, but I can't seem to learn how to make them small in attachments, so one picture is all I can send. I will definitely call if I have any questions about the boys. We thought we couldn't be happier, but then we adopted these two kitties and somehow the world has gotten so much brighter! Sincerely, He was a fluffy ball of frightened fur the first time we saw him at the new Petsmart at Scottsdale and the 101. Today, 7 months later and full grown, we can't imagine life without him. Our other dog Maxi, can't either! The two of them are so in love, they're inseparable. From the start, whatever Maxi did, Scooter did. If Maxi lied down a certain way, Scooter would lay exactly the same way. He is a terrific addition to our family and we are so glad HALO believed in us as we believed in you! You would be so proud of your boy! He's healthy as ever because you cared so much when he was a sick little pup!! Donna They jump and chase each other all the time. We would play with them all day if we could. They have been the best addition to our family. Thanks, Here are a few pictures of Simba (Cosmo) relaxing on his new cat house
with his buddy Rajah (in the tube). We LOVE him ... he really is a diamond in
the rough. He is sooo much fun and just a total love. He snuggles in our
necks when ever we pick him up and purrs and purrs. He loves to sleep ON us
at night ... not beside us or even at our feet but literally on top of
us...LOL! Him and Rajah, our other kitten, play ALL day together. They are
the best of friends and don't go anywhere in the house without each other! THANK YOU for Simba, we adore him ... he rescued us, we didn't rescue him!!!! Nicole Just a note to share the progress of Filipo and his big sister Fina both Halo Rescue babies. Last month’s annual visit to the vet was a clean bill of health and everyone at the clinic thinks Fina is a Princess and Filipo is a total Clown. Love them both so much. Take Care, She is doing wonderful and
just the cutest little demon ever! We have taught her to play "fetch." We
throw her toys and she runs, attacks them and then brings them back to us to
do it again!! She is the biggest bundle of love ever. She waits by the door
for us to come home and then is attached at the hip wherever we are in the
apt. Yes, WHEREVER! She sits on the side of the tub when we shower, lays on
my desk hogging the mousepad when I'm working and sits on the counter when I
cook trying to convince me she would be happy to help. If there is a
snuggle going on without her, she is just not happy. Jealousy?? Table of one
please, lol! I've had kitties in my past, but never have I had one that was
so devoted to being right there with you. We have a harness and leash to
take her walking ... we are still adjusting to this. She has finally learned
that scaling mommy is not a good idea ... mommy bleeds. She does however still
insist that you share your breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, beverage, etc. or
she will give you the eye of guilt. We have checked on snacks with the vet,
and so far he says all is good. I'm not sure she has realized she is a kitty
yet. I will send more pictures as she grows and let you know how she's doing. Thank you for finding this cute little kitty and sending her home with me. I
was hooked the minute I picked her up. Nikki Upon arriving home Gizzy rubbed up against Nexus, sniffed my other cats and came to rest in the middle of the rug in the living room, It was like she had lived here forever. I have never seen a cat accept her new surrondings and be accepted by the other animals so quickly. She is truly home. Not only do I want to thank you but I thought I would send you a little snippit of the success of Nexus. Soon, I will send an update on Gizzy. ~Nexus~ When I went to the Petsmart at 3rd & Bell it was to meet a foster mom and be introduced to a yellow Lab looking for a home. I was facing the end of my Labrador, CJ's life due to age related complications. He had been my great companion for thirteen years. Upon arriving at the adoption center there was a circular pen filled with puppies looking for homes. I was not looking for a puppy as I wanted to give an older dog a chance. However, one persistant little black puppies caught my eye. After meeting the dog I originally came to see, it was evident there was no bond and she would not have been a great fit in to my home. As I prepared to leave, that same persistant little black puppie screamed as I walked by. I picked him up to comfort him and within minutes he was in my car headed to his new home. It is my understanding Nexus was found in a dumpster with his litter mates. He was very ill and had to be treated for several types of intestinal parasites. After adjusting to the new family , consisiting of one very old Labrador, one blind diabetic Labrador and three cats, he began to thrive. Well, thrive may not be the best word. He became a demanding, high energy, too smart for his own good force trying to rule the house. After much counciling from my veterinarian, my dog trainer and my closest friends Nexus and I have now come to an agreement. He will no longer eat my couch, open all my closet doors, continue to bring all the firewood in to the house and demand I play catch every waking moment. In return, I give him jobs to do and spend, at least, 45 minutes running, walking or swimming with him each day. Attached is a picture of one of his favorite things to do. It is amazing to look out my window and see him enjoying life. It is even more amazing to see him pull the raft to the side of the pool and climb on without falling off. This is a feat many adults have issue with. Nexus is an amazing dog described by all who know him as a genious class clown. He makes me laugh every day! Thanks again for all you do. Deborah Hello, I want to let that rescue group know how very thankful I am for them and for the opportunity to have this dog. About 3 months after the adoption, we moved to my hometown of Sacramento, CA and have lived there ever since. She has been a wonderful companion and addition to my family. I had never owned a dog before and I was lucky to have found one with a such a wonderful temperament and attitude. A couple years later, I adopted another dog from a shelter here and they are a solid pair. I have also had the opportunity to foster several other dogs and she is a great role model and friend for them. She is now about 7 1/2 years old and entering her senior years. I know that so many dogs come through a rescue's doors and that you wouldn't remember them after so long. I just thought you might like to know, if this is the right place, this is one has had a very happy ending and I am forever grateful for this dog. Here is a picture of my Zoe at the dog park recently. Thanks, Here are some photos of Colby for you … he seems to be adjusting pretty well. Nothing says I’m a happy puppy like sleeping, perked up ears and toys everywhere. I have some photos of him outside as well, I’ll get those off my camera and send them to you as well. Thanks again for everything, and I will definitely keep in touch. Danica Sometimes she can be a
challenge. She loves to chase our cat Leo and Max, our Maltese, sure
does put her in her place at times. She loves to bring in big rocks
and put them on our couch. She makes us laugh so much. We love her
so much. Thank you, Dear HALO, He is a bundle of love and joy and energy. Nicky and Carlino, our 5-year-old rott/doby love each other. They spend hours playing together. Carlino takes care of Nicky and is showing him the ropes. Nicky is already 17 pounds. He went to the vet for his third series of vaccinations. He is one healthy puppy. I'll keep in touch as Nicky grows Best Regards, I adopted Wilbur in December 2007 and he is a special kitty (I am slightly biased). He is the most playful cat I have ever had. He especially loves to play with corks. I will put a couple of corks in a basket when I leave for work and by the time I return the corks are usually under the sofa. He also loves run up to the top his three level kitty condo (yes, he is very spoiled) and watch the birds outside. I have sent a photo of Wilbur in his favorite window seat. I found Wilbur at the PetSmart at (Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd.) in Scottsdale just by luck. I went in with my mom who wanted to purchase some dog food and of course I had to look at all the kitties. I spotted Wilbur and fell in love. Thanks for all the work you do. Corinne Dear HALO, Initially I was afraid that it was too soon as our other German
Shepard wanted nothing to do with her. However, he has since begun to
come around to her playfulness and even tolerates her jumping on him.
Samantha is even daring enough to wrestle with one of our two cats
and she's smart enough to avoid the older, bigger, grumpier, cat. Samantha sleeps right between my husband & I (something I never
allowed our dogs to do before). I find myself rushing home several
times a day just to see her and play with her. I am eternally grateful to you for allowing us the opportunity to
adopt Samantha and provide her with a loving home. Thank you. Sincerely, They are so sweet and happy and it is funny how the dynamic has evolved. Janie/Razzi is a permanent kitten. Probably because she was in a cage for so long, that was the only behavior she saw. Everything is a wonderment for this child – it is so heartwarming to watch her investigate everything. She has some funny, bad behavior, but is a fast learner and minds very well with verbal correction. She has a bad habit of pushing others out of their food bowl but she is learning to wait until they are done and then she is allowed to eat from any bowl once I put them in the official spot, once everybody has eaten (I have six cats). As she has a permanent Kitten personality, she craves mothering from other cats. I have another cat I adopted from HALO, named Sedona, (your name was Marissa), who mothers Razzi and grooms her in the manner that Razzi craves. I have attached a picture of the two of them that shows how much they love each other. As for little baby JeNais – talk about spoiled! She is the cuddliest baby I have. She is so funny – she jumps right up onto your chest and pushed her little face into yours and snuggles. One last picture is of Sedona (Marissia). It shows what a tough life she has! Thanks for all you do for the animals. Just know the ones that live in my house have it made!!! Liz Dear HALO, In September 2007, we found out we were pregnant and were really happy. However, my poor dog was so terrified of my husband that she would attack him out of self-defense. With a new baby on the way, there was no way we could keep her in the house. I had raised her from a little puppy and it broke my heart to give her to a new home. Knowing I was going to lose my K-9 baby, I had been looking for puppies for rescue on-line and came across HALO. There I found Pickles and her five adorable puppies. Mom and three babies had already been adopted, so I immediately filled out an application and scheduled an appointment to meet Appleton and Walnut. After taking the hour-long drive out to the Union Hills rescue, we fell in LOVE with Walnut. A week later we took him home and (after many different names) started calling him Pepper. Pepper is the cutest, sweetest, most loving puppy we could have ever taken into our home. Since meeting Pepper, our family immediately started asking if he had any brothers/sisters left! Everyone loves him and he loves EVERYBODY. If someone ignores him, he'll give them a tail-wagging "WOOF" to remind them, "Hey, I'm down here!" With short-stubby legs and a heart of gold, Pepper has completed our K-9 family and we are so thankful to HALO for providing such a sweet, healthy friendly playmate for our entire family! Althea, Jason, Alex and Pepper Hello, Barkely is a really great puppy who is doing well and is completing his
puppy training class at PetSmart next week. He sleeps great and is almost
potty-trained. He is a wonderful addition to our family. We are so happy to have adopted
him. Thanks HALO for your great work in saving animals! Tony, Mary Kay, Andrew and Jacob Dear HALO Rescue, We named her Bella and we just wanted to give you an update so that you can see how well she is doing these days!! Thank you for her! Jason and Sara Hello, We adopted "Shardeae" H6137. As you can see, she's fitting in just fine. Thanks, Hello, I adopted Millie back in July, 2007 from HALO and she was the perfect fit
for me! I was "pet-less" since the loss of my dog and Millie brought life
back into the house. She was the cutest little kitten and she has grown-up
to be a very cool cat! I also found Daisy on HALO, although she was a courtesy listing and still at
her home with Stacia & JT (among other cats and a puppy). Fortunately for me, Stacia was allergic to Daisy and Daisy came to live with
me in January! Daisy is just the sweetest dog I've ever met and I feel so
lucky to have her. Daisy & Millie became fast friends and they like to chase each other and
play with one another's toys. The girls also like to crash in my office
while I'm working. Daisy loves our evening walk and I look forward to it, as well. She's so
well-mannered, I am still shocked by her excellent behavior! Here are a couple of pictures of Daisy and Millie -- they are as cute as
they are fun :) Keep up the good work pairing animals with people who love them. Kris Hi there, He is learning is name and is handling potty training really well. I couldn't be happier with him. He is a funny little guy who gets a lot of heads turned when we go out. No one can figure out what mix he is! He is all of 5 pounds now, so it will be interesting to see how big he gets. He is still a little whiner at times, but not nearly how he used to be! Thank you so much for this opportunity to have such a wonderful baby! Victoria Dear HALO Animal Rescue, He is learning is name and is handling potty training really well. Cooper loves his stuffed animals and is growing already. We are taking him to the vet Thursday to get him checked out and schedule his remaining shots. Thanks for helping us find our little puppy with a huge heart! Heather and Johnny Hi, It's been about 2 months now and she is the best little girl. She runs through the doggie door and runs about 3 laps around the grass in the backyard in the morning. Even though she's about 2 years old, we have added some puppy food to her regular food to keep the weight on her. She weighs in at about 4-1/2 lbs. right now. She runs around and plays with the other dogs all day and burns up calories. Lizie likes visitors and also likes to bark at cats that walk along our wall. She goes to work with me sometimes on Fridays and plays with a couple of other small dogs there. Everyone at work loves her and almost everyday someone asks me how she's doing. At night she can hardly keep her eyes open because she gets so tired. She gives me a reason to rush home after work to see her. We really love her a lot and she definitely will always be part of our family. Julie Hi there, She grew out of her small kitty bed (the original picture we sent to all) and has moved on to the couch! She loves our 3-year-old, Ayden, and has become buddies with our kitty, Cassie. She has learned to catch a ball, "high fives", sit, lay down, and roll over. She'll start obedience school in March. She enjoys running after tennis balls and is very good at playing "fetch". We love having her in our home and we don't think she minds it either! Take Care, Hi, We spent his first full day all together at home which helped him adjust to
us, his new dog big brother (who loves him too!) and his new routine. We
have not seen any aggression at all - not even over food. Yesterday was
grooming & vet visit day! The groomer said he loved his bath and his coat
is bright and healthy! The vet is treating him with a mild antibiotic for
his slight cough and sneezing (not sure if it's allergies or kennel cough
but we're treating him to be safe). He has a cyst in his cheek that we are
going to watch for a week or two. When he returns for his final
vaccination, the vet will advise us on treatment for it but didn't feel it
was necessary to treat immediately. She said his ear injury (from a bite
possibly?) and neutering scar are both healing nicely. He had a bout with
diarrhea (possibly as a result of introducing new food) so he is on a bland
rice and chicken diet for a couple of days until his system returns to
normal. The vet said he is about 5 pounds underweight but we'll have him on
track soon. Brody has a cozy crate where he sleeps quietly through the night
and naps during the day. He is a gentle and sweet puppy who loves to
cuddle, hug and be near us - and he loves to explore the backyard. By the way, I registered
his microchip on 24PetWatch's Website so he's all set with that and we will
begin puppy training classes in a week or so, once he has fully recovered
from his digestive irritation. Thank you! Hi, I am writing to GLADLY inform you that on Saturday, Jan. 26, I attended the Anthem Community Park pet-adoption event & immediately fell in love with Dylan - a black, almost 3-year-old cock-a-poo that HALO just took in Friday, the night before! I have renamed Dylan to Duffy. He is the best, well-mannered adopted dog I have encountered. And, the poor guy has gone through an awful lot in one short week. Being neutered on Monday (less than a week ago), being placed up for adoption four days later - removed from his environment that he's known (his owners moving to Australia), attending an outdoor adopt-a-thon on Sat. & then being adopted by me in yet again completely new surroundings. What a week for this poor guy. But he adapts SO well. He is such a good & sweet boy. It must have been hard giving him up. Anyway, I just wanted to say 'thank you' for the services you provide & to let you know that Dylan (Duffy) is doing extremely well in his new home. I've attached a few pictures of him & even one with his new sister, Snickers.
Thank you again! Sincerely, Daryl is doing very well ... He also knows how to sit, lay
down, and shake!! He's very happy and very much a puppy - biting and
chewing on anything he can get his little paws on. Oh, his ears almost
completely stick up all the time now and it's so so cute. He gives lots of
kisses, loves running up the stairs (but refuses to come down on his own),
doesn't like the laundry room, hates baths, loves all his toys, loves going
underneath our bed. He also sleeps with us ... oops ... but we love it! At
night he can see his reflection in our sliding glass door, and
barks really low and gets very protective. He loooooves when people
come over and seems to really love the ladies! He's a very big hit with
everyone! We love him so much and we can't imagine life without him. Thank you so much for saving him and allowing him to come into our lives, we
love our little family! I'll continue to send you updates and
pictures ... hope all is well! Nick and Jessica Hello:, They are both wonderful dogs, thriving in their new home and already getting along like sisters! A big thank you to your organization for your exceptional work on behalf of all these animals to whom you have given a second chance at life!!!! Warm Regards, Hi HALO Angels, We adopted her in, I think, June, 2007, after we had put our 11 1/2-year-old German Shepherd down. Snowflake was so traumatized and sick in the beginning, but you at HALO literally nursed her back to health - you were amazing!!! She now is a bit pudgy (loves to eat!), is so loving and we learned from our pet sitter that she is a Ragdoll breed. They are amazing cats, very passive and sweet (When you pick them up they just hang there, get limp like a ragdoll). I was going to change her name, but when I learned that Ragdolls are born all white and get their color later, I understood the name and decided it fit her. I call her my "purr muffin" because all she does is purr. She has really helped us in mending our broken hearts from the loss of our Shepherd. We are so grateful to HALO and all that you do for animals and, especially, for our Snowflake. She is my furry angel and I cannot imagine life without her. I recently took a trip and when she saw the suitcase, she got onto my bed that night and cuddled as close as she could. Boy does she communicate! When I returned, she did the same thing. She sometimes gently touches my cheek during the night when I'm asleep. What a little love! She loves to play with string and straps and loves to hang out in the straps of Aaron's backpack (see photo). We love her! Thanks a million. Debbie and Aaron Hey, Thanks for saving him for us! Happy Holidays! Carol Hi, She was afraid of men but now jumps gleefully into my husband's lap. She is so Italian Greyhound and has brought new life to our old Australian Sheppard. We feel blessed to have found her at HALO through your website. She sleeps between us at in a little ball and I know she knows that she is knows that she is now "home." Marianne Hi, Mandy My 9-month-old cat, Frisco, is very excited to have a friend again. He was a little fearful of the dogs, but after he gave them a couple of good whacks he felt more secure. Thanks so much! Carrie I couldn't ask for a better cat companion, and all my visitors tell me how lucky I am. Valerie Hello, We have just found her a home, and will no longer be needing her information on your site... THANK YOU SO MUCH! We had put flyers around town, used word of mouth and posted her on other sites, but your site is the reason she now has an awesome home... once again, Thank you! You guys are awesome & I'm glad there are organizations like yours that are out to help animals & find them good homes! Your fan, He was hit by a car before he was rescued and underwent surgery two weeks ago to fix his hip, but he is recovering very well, and although he still favors his hurt side, he is running and playing like there is nothing wrong. The cats still aren't too sure about him, Mayhem is slowly moving closer to him and Mookie is still trying to establish her dominance, although we are sure that over time they will become close. He is also the biggest lover dog. We know that he is going to end up being an 80-pound lap dog! Just figured I would share the good news with all of you. Love you all! She (Cleo is her new name) has helped me heal from the loss of our 10-year-old cat, Jack, this past spring. We've never had such a brave and fearless kitten. And she has accepted our other two large dogs as family too. Thank you for her rescue and all you do for all of your animals. Thank you again, She has become one of the family. She knows the routine around here, the morning treat and vitamins. She dances for the treats and vitamins. She is always happy to see us. She greets us at the door with dancing and kisses. She likes to snuggle in the evenings while we watch TV. She has her toys scattered all over the house. She is very much a pillow and blanket baby. When we got her, she weighed about 4 pounds and now weighs 7 pounds. She likes to ride in the car. We are getting ready to take her on her first long ride. We are going to northern New Mexico for Thanksgiving and she gets to go too. We really do enjoy her. Sincerely, She's eating well and is so playful. We are absolutely in love with her and so is our extended family. She's a great puppy and we're so happy we found her. Thanks for saving Fiona and her family! Anat, Adam, Ayden and Princess Fiona I can't tell you how happy we are to have him as a member of our family. He's very mellow, talkative (definitely lives up to his name), intelligent and people-oriented. We're still in the process of training him in the few rules we feel we have to impose, but he learns very quickly. I guess you could say he's in the process of training us to know what he wants and doesn't want. We've introduced him to our daughter's Italian greyhound and they're developing their relationship. She wants to play with him and he's interested in her except when she gets too enthusiastic -- a monster soft paw tells her to back off. Anyway, I think Squeak would say thank you for helping him find his new home and the rest of the family definitely does! Suzanne We love him so much! He was not trained very well when we first brought him home, but he is learning quickly. He has not torn up our house (like he was known to do), just the toys we have given him. We appreciate everything you guys have done for us and could not be happier! Thank you so much! Sincerely, Anyways, I just wanted to send you guys some pictures of her to show you that she's healthy and still doing great. She is not like other cats, she likes to play like a dog. My brother little puppy and her started out kind of rough but now it's to the point where they sleep next to each other. It's only when we're not home though, that's the funny part. When we're home they both chase each other and play and try to act like they don't like each other, but they love to just put on a show for us. I just moved out of my condo and now live in a house where Rylie has her own bench window. She mostly spends time in the bathroom though looking at herself in the mirror. She is one self-absorbed cat ... haha I always catch her just staring at herself. But I don't want to make this a novel, so I'll end it here, but I thought you would like to see how she's been doing. I'll keep you posted if anything changes. Sincerely, She is
fitting in very well and is very affectionate. She loves playing fetch with
her toys. The Kosalski Family Hello, He is enjoying is new life. My daughter spoils him rotten just like I knew she would. He fit right in and there was really no adjustment phase for him. We have a small dog and they already get along great. He eats, drinks and uses his litter box just like he is supposed to and has his vet appointment set for his next round of shots. The first attached picture is of Ed in a 150-year-old bowl that belonged to my great grandmother, she used it to make her bread dough. The second his Ed with his person. He thinks the bowl is a great place to nap, but at night he sleeps with his human. Sincerely, Dear Michel and HALO Staff, Just to update you, we've found a great vet who is very knowledgeable and gives Benny treats and scratches. With her help, we're establishing good hygiene habits for him and have gotten him updated on all his shots. He even got his little claws trimmed, and he prances around like the handsome boy that he is. After a few weeks, we finally worked out a potty and eating routine for him, and we are able to read his moods better now. For example, I know to devote a little extra playtime to him right after something traumatic happens (like vacuuming), and when he gets tired and cranky I know that he prefers to be left alone to sleep. When it's bedtime, he goes straight for his dog bed and lets us sleep through the night. We've gotten him plenty of human, cat and small-dog socialization. My mom has adopted a few pets from HALO, and now all the babies play with each other and get to learn proper dog/cat hierarchies and behaviors together. It's pretty cute to watch! Thank you for rescuing him from whatever situation he came from and for giving him a second chance at finding happiness in our home. We couldn't have found a better companion, and we look forward to a long, happy, healthy life together! Sincerely, Hello, We fell in love with him when we saw him. He is so cuddly and sweet. He kind of runs side ways and when he sits, he sits forward to back. Our other dog, who is a rescue, just loves him. Wasn't sure at first however now they are inseparable. We believe he is a Minature Pinscher mix. As you can see by his photo, he has really grown up and changed in appearance. We are really happy we found him. Thanks Halo. Becky, Erik and Clan Hello, Jane and family She is the sweetest and most gentle dog I've every known and we are really enjoying her. Thank you for all your work on behalf of animal rescue. Dorothy We all love her very much, except for our Lilo. She's not mean to Raven, but she does hiss and growl when Raven gets close to her. She'd rather stay clear of the baby. It took over a month for her to get used to Jett, our last adoptee, so we'll just give it a little more time. Thanks for all your great work! Cheryl & Ethan I already had two dogs at home so I knew I couldn't bring home another one. After sitting there petting and talking to him, I left and went home. An hour later, I was back and he was still there. Needless to say he was my new adopted baby boy. Rusty has a sister named Shadow, she is a black lab, and brother named Snickers, a German Pinscher. They all get along great. Rusty sleeps at the foot of the bed and never moves until I get up. He is my little bodyguard. Rusty gets a lot of love from his nieces and nephews as well as his Granny and he gives back a ton of love too. Adopting Rusty was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I can't imagine our house without him. Thank You HALO! Becky Hello, We already have a male Manchester Terrier, so she compliments him perfectly. We were all amazed at how quickly they have bonded. Within a matter of a couple hours they already started to act as if they have known each other for years. She is quite the eater! As soon as she got here she immediately started to eat and drink out of her own bowls. She does very well with our children and they enjoy her just as much as we do. Here are a few pictures, hope you enjoy them. Thank you! The Gruppo Family Hello, Little "Maggie Mae", who we call Charlie, is just as sweet as can be. I think she looks a lot like her mommy, GiGi. Jared and I keep wishing that we had adopted her too. We now have a six month old human-baby as well, Tyler. We own a house now, no longer renting, so it's nice to be able to let our furry babies have their own yard to destroy. :0) No, they are very good actually. Here are a few pics for you. Charlie has added so much love to our lives! We are so very happy to have our furry baby. Thank you! Veronika and Jared Hello, Recently she visited the vet for her rabies shot and he was quite impressed with her beauty. He commented that she could be a full-breed Siamese and that I was lucky to get such a beautiful cat from the rescue. Many of my girlfriends are also cat people and when they visit I have to check their bags before they leave as the girls always talk about taking Fina home because she is so cute. Indeed she is beautiful, lovable, typical Siamese behavior problems, thinks she is a dog and plays fetch and CATCH! With toys, walks on a leash and sits upon her perch and tries to taunt the birds through the window. She is an avid bird watcher. Attached is her latest photo, on her latest favorite window spot in the most odd but I guess comfortable position. She is truly my companion but welcomes and loves anyone who visits her home. She is special. Regards, Hello, Our first adoption was for a red tabby cat named Tiger in 2004. Our second adoption was for a blue point siamese/tabby named Shanghi in 2006 - we changed his name to LYNX. They get along great and have a grandma dog to watch over them as well (a pom-poo named Flicka)
Just thought you might want to know how they were doing! Lyza & Troy Hello, After a couple of
weeks of her "pup" (about six and a half years old) not eating, howling
and escaping the yard when we went to work, we were besides ourselves as
to what to do. Our Vet said she was healthy but we may lose her too due to depression and suggested we get another dog as our Bandit had never
been alone.
After looking around and being unable to find another suitable dog we
went to the adoption fair at the Monastery on Camelback Rd. After
walking around and checking several sites with Bandit in tow, I spotted
a black-and-white dog with the most beautiful blue eyes. My wife and I
walked over and found out he was a one-year-old Husky mix named Yukon.
Being about the same size as Bandit which is a tan and white husky/wolf
mix, we introduced them and they hit it right off. Needless to say, Yukon
(name since changed to Maverick) was in our truck on his way to a new
home in no time. Maverick quickly stole our hearts and became a happy
member of our family and you couldn't separate the two dogs if you tried. Maverick is healthy, happy and is a much loved wonderful dog. Thank you so much, Hello, I believe she is pretty much full grown now and such a character. I wanted to update you with an email and some pictures, so you can see her progress. She has a "brother" (by adoption) who you will see in some of the pictures as well. She absolutely loves running the house, that's right, she is the boss and will let you know when you step out of line (not in a harsh way). She gives my husband and I massages every night before bed (sweet but oh so painful). She is one of the softest cats I have ever encountered. Such an interesting personality. She carries her "lovee" all over the house with her (you will see it in some of the pictures, it's the purple octopus). It's so cute to see her drag it every where with her. Anyway, I hope you enjoy the pictures and thank you again for our awesome Halloween! Robin K. Hello, She sleeps, eats and does everything like a puppy should. She is quite the begger when it comes to food and treats, and she has a very healthy appetite. Thanks again, Hello, She has a red teddy bear that she just loves - we'll find strategically placed throughout the house - the funniest thing is when it's sitting upright, staring out at us from a doorway or closet. She loves to open our kitchen cabinets and hide inside - one shot is of her making a "grand entrace" (or exit) from a favorite spot. My husband just loves her, too - my other three cats are still not quite sure about her - they're more crotchety than I'd thought they'd be, but Iris holds her own and they back off quickly when she lets them know she's not taking any of their guff - I'm still hopeful they'll all be friends eventually. Anyway, I know you must think about the animals that pass through your doors and I wanted you and your staff to know Iris is a very special kitty and we are so happy to have her as part of our family. Take care and keep up your wonderful work! Bless you always, Hello, Sincerely, He is swiping at my hands as I type this for daring to
not pay attention to him. My other cat (a 7-year-old female) tried to hiss
at him for a few days but he won her over. As you can see from the picture he has already assumed
full control over the house, and is lounging on his
throne overlooking his kingdom. Thanks to all of you at Halo - Rocky is a welcome
addition to my home. Larry Hi, Lady had Valley Fever, but with the care and love she has received the veterinarian on her last visit a month ago has said she is now fine and is no longer on any medicine. Everyone who meets Lady falls in love with her and immediately calls her pretty girl. We gave an obedience course at PetSmart, but she proved that it really was not necessary. She does absolutely everything we ask. Lady has a sweet personality and barks like crazy when she hears something, but when the door is opened she licks whoever is there. Anyway, thought you might like an update. Thanks for giving us such pleasure. Max & Inez Hi, We already have a 5-year-old
Boxer and she and Tiquo have become fast friends. I have included two
photos, one with both dogs and one with my 5-year-old daughter. Thank you
for the opportunity to adopt this adorable lab pup and have a wonderful new
member to our family. Tracy Hi, They are such
a blast and we love them both very much! They are such smart puppies, love
chasing each other around the yard, and love even more taking puppy naps
together. We can't wait to see how big they get and all the fun they bring!
They sure are little heart breakers, every time we take them to the park
people walk all the way over to pet "the cute puppies." Please enjoy the
recent pictures of them, they've grown a lot in a month! Nap time pictures
are the easiest, they don't run like crazy and try and eat the camera ha ha. Thank you also for all your wonderful help and giving us the opportunity to
have such great dogs! We love HALO! Stacy + Luke ... Jax + Soshi Hi, He's just a sweetheart. Many thanks for all you do. Kind regards, Karrin Hi! We've introduced him to our other dog Bailey, a westie, and they get along great. They play together for hours with toys and bones, although most of the time he would much rather curl up on blanket on the couch and sleep. He's completely house-trained and goes in and out of the doggie door as needed, which is a welcomed surprise. As each day goes on he seems to become more and more accustomed and more and more comfortable with his new home and family and we're all looking forward to years of enjoyment with him. Thanks! Eric Hi! We are loving Snoopy. He is a part of our family now and our first child. He constantly makes us laugh and smile. Thank you very much for saving him and giving us the opportunity to adopt him, you are wonderful people, keep up the good work! Melissa Hi! We just got back from California. He did great in the car. He's almost fully trained to go on the puppy pads. I decided not to crate train him because I'm gone for too long for him to be stuck in a crate so I'm just trying to get him potty trained (and not to bite on electrical cords) so he can be free to run around the apartment. Laura
He is sleeping alot and not eating well without coaxing and that is a touch worrisome but we are hoping that as he settles in these things will dissipate. We are giving him lots of love and a warm bed to sleep in and really who could be cold squished between two humans? He follows each of us around like we are the next best thing to sliced bread and when he needs to rest he hops on the couch in the great room and settles in for a bit since he can see us wherever we are from there (he's a smart one). Okay so there you go! I thank you so much for the opportunity to take a new loved one into our house; he indeed is living the Life of Riley now (six dog beds, 20 some odd toys, a dog brother and kitty sister, many sweaters and jackets for those cold days, food, water, a backyard, and of course humans that think he can do no wrong). ~ mother of Riley; also known as Liseanne~ Hi! We can't thank you enough! Chele, Pat & Homer Hi! The first one has his eyes closed ... they are such a light blue they don't like the camera's flash very much! The second picture is of him trying to get into my cup that had a little bit of milk in it ... I thought it was adorable (he didn't get stuck in it nor did he get much milk)! The third one of my roommate and him, she also takes care of him with me (best friends, we have to get a cat together)! Thank you so much!!
She sleeps with our daughters every night alternating between the two and four year old. Our older lab Bandit is also warming up to her, he didn't quite know what to make of her at first, and now they are inseparable. Lilly is eating and drinking just fine, and her Vet check up went great too. The only thing we are working on is not snatching food ... kind of hard because our daughters are human vending machines. Lilly is making progress there, she is really eager to please and is a good girl. We are so happy with our new family addition. I wanted to thank you and God Bless for all of the good work you do. Thank You, Thank you very much!! He has been with us for a little more than a week, and is feeling so much better he has gained 2 pounds! He is a doll, and loves to run, jump and play - though he gets tired fast. I must say, his personality has really blossomed, there is so much packed into his little body. He absolutely loves our slippers, but has no interest in his Kong toys! Cash has picked up potty training very fast, and hardly has an accident, we're still working on sleeping through the night though. Again, thank you, thank you, thank you! Know that your work does not go unappreciated! Ariana, J.C. and Cash Hi, She
is doing wonderful, she loves my bed as you can see in the picture. She is
the sweetest cat, we have named her Isabella because it is more feminine and
she is such a lady.... We love her very much, the dogs aren't so sure yet,
but they are now tolerable. My littlest chihuahua wants to be friends and
brings her toys all the time. She is slowly warming up to her and I hope
that someday they will be good friends! I am so glad that we found her. Thanks for your time and work to save these precious little guys! Tammie Thank you for looking out for the little furry angels that need some help. Liz Happy Holidays! I think he thought I had fallen off of my rocker, but I knew this dog just needed some patience. And patience she found ... She seems as happy as can be...with a Yorkie and three cats to play with everyday. She still doesn't like new people too much, but doesn't cower to the ground, try to bite, or run away anymore. Like any Chihuahua, she has good shaking skills and poor teeth, but she is our baby and we love her dearly. Thank you for rescuing this poor little angel and for trusting us with her all this time. We think she's about 7 years old now and has the spring of a puppy in her step. Here she is playing with her brother, Gizmo ... I hope you can tell by the raised tail, how much she is getting better and better with each passing day. She is sitting on the couch across the room from me right now, dozing with a cute Christmas bow on her collar. Thank you for everything you do and Happy Holidays ... Sincerely, Hi! I've attached a couple of pictures (one of the rare times she was sitting still) - I just love that totally innocent look she has sometimes (as demonstrated in one of the pictures) ... but oh, don't let that fool you - she is a little rascal "in disguise" - loves to explore her new home and get into anything she can (stealing anything that strikes her interest and that she can carry), race from one end of the house to the other, chasing a few of her sisters or her favorite ball, and loves to sit at the windows and watch all the birds coming around. She is eating very well - has to keep up her energy, of course - I'm hoping she will still 'grow into' that new little belly she has developed!!!!! She seems to be quite happy and we're just thrilled to have her! I still don't really know what came over me that day when I saw her at PetSmart, that instant connection I felt when she was talking to me, with her little white paws reaching through the cage - but I'm so glad that she recovered and that we were able to adopt her - and I'm so thankful that you took such good care of her. Thanks again for all you did, and your prompt attention to Shani, and also your timely communication with me regarding her progress and the adoption. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season!! Karen & Dirk Hi, Maggie is a 4 year old black cockapoo that was picked up and at Animal
Control for several days, and was on the euthanasia list when you rescued
her. She was spayed the same day and we adopted her 3 days later at the 7th
Street and Bell location. I had been searching the internet for a month or so before that day looking
for a small female dog to finally take the place of our poodle that had
passed away over 2 years ago. Finally I thought I was ready for a new dog,
but didn't find any one that seemed to be right. Or if I did find one, it
was usually already adopted by the time I inquired about it. I had gone in to PetSmart on that Sunday to look at a small male Lhaso
Apso/Shih Tzu that was advertised on your website and Maggie was in the same
pen with him. I tried to get his attention, but Maggie kept coming up to
the side of the pen and standing up in front of me, as if to say "you don't
want him, you want me!" We adopted Maggie that afternoon and I tell
everyone that I didn't choose her, she chose us! She is doing so much better now. After a few days, she did come down with
kennel cough and was a pretty sick little girl for a week or so. I picked
up the medication from HALO to get her thru that and she is doing really
well now. After 6 weeks, she now pretty much rules the household but she is a very
calm, quiet addition, except when she wants to play with the cats. We have
1 cat that "tolerates" her but will not play and the other cat will run and
play with her. Maggie is such a sweet little girl and I know that I was waiting to find her
and she has made our family complete again. I have attached a couple
pictures of her. Thanks for all you do for pets! I will certainly refer your organization
(and I already have) to my friends when they are looking for new pets. Debi & Maggie Thanks again! Here are some pictures for you. The one with her
favorite toy (on her blanket) is from the first day we
took her home. The other two are more recent. Jane Hello, Regards, Dear HALO, After visiting the 20th Street location for what seemed like the 100th time, I decided to bring Shelby in to meet with 3 cats to which I was continually drawn. The first two bristled at the sight of Shelby. But the tiny little gray and white Noelle stood up and went to the cage door. She put her paw through gently to touch Shelby. Noelle bravely existed her cage and while I held her, she pushed her nose to Shelby's. Not a hiss; not a claw. Amazingly, after that, they seemed very disinterested in each other. I didn't expect it to be so calm but I knew she was the one. Noella Enchanted, as she is know known, settled in like a queen come home to her castle. Meowing out her demands. Moving about without fear from day one. However, considering the fact that Shelby is a retriever/border collie mix, I knew there would be a chase period that would make or break the situation. Noella at first, wasn't too keen on the idea but in a few days, she decided to push back. The next few days it was Noella who was chasing Shelby! For awhile there, Shelby was actually backing away from her out of fear (a tiny 6 lb ball of fur was able to bully the strong, bullheaded Shelby)!
I was concerned but in no time, the pendulum righted itself. Shelby and Noelle bonded quickly and so deeply that if you saw them together, you would think they grew up together. They play all the time, give each other periodic kisses, and lay together. Noelle goes wherever Shelby goes. Seeing them enjoying each other's companionship brings so much joy to my heart. Thanks Halo! For all the wonderful work you do. For saving so many magnificent creatures and blessing and entrusting us with their care. It really is an honor. Kim Hello,
He gets along great with my 3 cats my other dogs and my boys we love him and he is doing great spoiled rotten just like one of my boys. Thank you so much couldnt have asked for a better dog.
I have attached some photos of him shwoing his happiness with our family! Thank you, Hello, We have had to block the twins door at night to keep him from jumping up and opening the door! He is very smart! He loves to drink from the water faucet, and loves kitty treats. Not much of a cuddler yet, but he is wonderful. For some reason, one of my twins calls him "stinky cat" - don't know where this came from, because neither of them have ever been around a cat before! Sincerely, Hello, Jaden was taken by HALO from the county shelter, and beautifully taken care of by you and your volunteers. He was popular while at the Adoption corner at the store - one of your volunteers (Christi?) missed him. Fortunately, I was able to reassure her he's happy and in a pretty good home. Thanks so much to you and HALO. Hope you enjoy the pictures. Dick Hello, Her last two weeks have been quite an adventure. Two weeks ago she was in the County lock-up and scheduled to be euthanized when her new friends from HALO came along on Saturday and took her home. The next day she visited a PetSmart store with several of her new friends and managed to steal the hearts of almost everyone she met. We were all very happy when she made friends with a family who went home to get her new sister. They were very comfortable with each other and it was decided Cheyann could go home with them. First she had to visit the vet to be spayed. Two days later, she went home to her new family. On the way home, she announced she wasn't that found of being called Cheyann and let us know her actual was Harriet MacGregor but she preferred to be called Harry. Harry's family had to go away for a few days so she and her new sister Marley had a short vacation at the Cannine Country Club. When her parents came home, they picked her up from the Country Club where she got very high marks on her report card. She is adapting very nicely to her new home. She is very gentle and high energy and doesn't know many rules but she is learning them very quickly. Every day is an adventure for us as she teaches us a new way approach cake on top of the counter, her deep desire to chase rabbits, how to drink water from the swimming pool without getting wet. She has adapted to a crate for sleeping and knows how to cuddle up on the couch to watch a little TV. She is also teaching Marley about dog play and making some strides in that area as well. All in all, she is a delight, seems to have settled right in. We are all glad to have her here and are looking forward to a lot of years with her. JW Hello, I sleep in Bed with Mom and My Brother Buddy, He is a German Shepard mix, Then My Sisters, Beagle Mix, Callie and then Momma Reba she is Australian Cattle dog. I love them all. Yes he gets his way he is soooooooo Cute ya can't help but to pick him up and cuddle. Thanks again to everyone ... Aunt Shelly Jacob says Hi Mary, Reba, Callie, Buddy and Jacob Hello, Every time I rescued another katkid, my husband would say, "this is the last one" so I expressly told my friend to keep me away from the cat display, but when she wandered off ... I saw Pearly Girl, a.k.a "Frankie" in the front window and just couldn't stop looking at her. Somehow, even without interacting with her directly, I knew she had to be mine. My friend managed to get me out of the store without my caving into my impulse and we had a nice, long lunch. Afterwards, when we got back in the car, it just drove us right back to the PetSmart store! When we found ourselves parked back in the parking lot, my friend said, "Just go get her." So I did. "Frankie" was described as 11 years old with one ear. Her bad ear is actually there, it's just folded down close to her head from an infection she had as a kitten. I brought her home and hid her in the guest room for about a half hour. When my husband got home and I got up the nerve to tell him what had happened, he went right in to see her. Forty-five minutes later he came back out and said, "I see why you got her." What a guy! You'd have to have a heart of stone not to fall madly in love with her. She somehow knows I "rescued" her from her temporary home with HALO and now is in her forever home. From the first night, she began sleeping with me with her head on my pillow. She reaches out her paw and rests it gently on my nose, as if to reassure herself that I will be there. Then she purrs me to sleep. I was worried that the other katkids would give her a hard time since they all have claws and she was previously declawed, but they don't trouble her. She is so sweet and loving, even my mother-in-law, who isn't an animal lover, ended up naming her Pearl! She truly is one! Thank you HALO for your great work and for saving this special kitty that other rescues might have disposed of. Renna Hello, When she was brought to meet Brigid and I at PetSmart, she was extremely shy. I was told that she hid under the foster parents table for several days. She appeared traumatized by her ordeals. But, when the foster parent put her on the floor, Cindy crawled right onto my lap, and crawled into my heart. Her name is Veda now. She isn't shy anymore! She has to meet-n-greet everyone! I thank HALO for rescuing her from wherever she was found, beacause in turn, Veda has rescued me, too! Mardi Hi, I got her for our daughters 4th Birthday and she was so happy! Cheryl Hi everyone at HALO, We are totally enjoying him and Cody is looking foward to having a playmate to grow up with. We totally love him! Thanks. Deb Hi, Thank you for all the joy Jude has brought us, he is a very affectionate, loving boy with lots of personality (thank you to whomever fostered him!). Here he is enjoying the sun from our kitchen skylight (we adopted him as a kitten at the May 05 adoptathon in phx). Susan Hi, I took him to PetSmart on Monday and had Renee groom him and trim his nails. She said he really liked the water. He has a habit of playing with the water in the toilet bowls so I try and keep them closed since I have heard that they can get in and drown. I have attached a couple of photos of Oliver. He is being so spoiled and he loves his new home. Thanks so much. Cindy Hi, He is such a little angel, it's hard to believe he is a puppy, he must have an old soul. We walk around the neighborhood early in the morning, he does pretty good with this until we see another dog. Then he wants to pull and see, some of the other dogs we meet are not so receptive, then he goes on the defensive. We gave up the crate, he just didn't do so well in it when we would leave the house, so he has the run of the house when we are home, and when we leave he is confined to the family room and kitchen. This has been working out well, but he has been getting up on the couch and snoozing. I don't mind as long as he doesn't rip it up, or try this when I'm home. So far no accidents and one day I was gone for 8 hours! We hope that Cooper's sister is doing well. Thank you for all the work you do with HALO Animal rescue! Karen, Rob & "Cooper" Hi, Whitney Hello, We saw a homeless man on the corner with his dog that day and my son and I decided to go get his dog some food. HALO rescue was at Petsmart that day. And I saw "Kenzy" and I knew she was mine. I started to cry when I saw her and had to choke back tears as I chatted with her foster mother. She had been a stray, living on the streets, full of ticks and fleas...and she seemed so sad. Everyone was preoccupied with the little puppies...and Kenzy was 9 months old sitting all by herself. My son crawled into the pen with her and hugged her and he wouldn't get out of the pen, he just looked at me and said, "mom" ... Well, as you can see from our photo, she now has a home. And she is SO loved. And BTW, she changed her name to "Halo." Valerie
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I wanted to make sure that the wonderful volunteer that took care of my to rescue babies get to see the girls grow up.
Hello there,
Hello!!
I adopted a dog from you August of 2008. I named her Tess, though you all know her as Billy Jean. I was just reading the newsletter you sent out today talking about the animals you get and how despite the fact that they have had a hard past they are highly adoptable.
I have been meaning to send you a picture of my success story with HALO.
Just a check-in and once again a huge thank you for saving our little boys. Riley and Ziggy (formerly known as Heinz) were both adopted about two years ago.
Hi!
Chantilly is now called "Maxie."
Hi!
My husband and I could not be more please with our little Timon/Mick Jagger. We adore him.
Dear Halo,
Dear Halo,
Hi to our friends at Halo,
This is Bonnie and Clyde (aka Austin and Minnie), dark brindle is Clyde and white is Bonnie.
Hello
A few years back I adopted a dog from your organization, by the name of Daisy.
I adopted my dog from Halo and wanted to share my gratitude of this truly awesome experience.
Hi,
Hello,
Hi Heather,
(Hudson is) doing great!
Hello!
Hello!
Dear Halo -
Hello!
Dear Halo
Hi
Meow,
Hello,
We adopted Lyla (BONA) from you on March 6, 2009. I took these pictures of her last night. She is now up to 16 pounds and is as happy go lucky as she looks. We love her! 
Hi,
I want to thank you again for doing all that you do for these wonderful animals.
Hello from Milo & Oliver (formerly Hans & Solo)!
I finally have some pictures of Angel (Mary Ann).
Hello,
Hello,
Friends of HALO,
Thank you so much for your quick response. It was greatly appreciated!
Hi -
Hi Halo!
Hi Halo!
Hi Halo!
Hogan is such a blessing! He is adjusting great to his new home! It only took him about 2 days to start getting comfortable with his surroundings. He loves his new "big" brother and sister (our westies, Levi and Abby) He has such a playful and loyal personality. He is great on walks, loves to hike in the mountains and his energy is a great influence on our pack.
Dear HALO:
Hi,
The attached photo is a picture of Tess, a Halo puppy I adopted 3 years ago at PetSmart.
We all are doing great here! Matt and I love our new kitties and cannot get enough of them. We love them like children ... but that is normal with pet owners, isn't it?
It seems so long ago that Herbert, "now Scooter" joined our family.
Hi HALO,
I just wanted to give you an update on Wicca.
HI!!!
Good Morning,
I lived in Phoenix, AZ several years ago and adopted a dog from a rescue there. They held their adoptions in the PetSmart off Bell road on Saturdays. I called that store and they gave me your name as the rescue who is currently doing adoptions there. My adoption was 7 years ago, so 2001 and I adopted a 12-week-old german sheppard mix.
I hope all is well!
We adopted Bonnie last December. She is doing great. She just
graduated from school last week. She is a total trip. She carries her
blanky around with her everywhere.
We are having a wonderful time with our new little guy. We named him Nicky.
I just wanted to let you know how Wilbur (aka Milly) is doing.
After losing our beloved German Shepard, Reba, we recently adopted "Annie" from you at a Phoenix area PetSmart. We renamed her Samantha Lanae. We could not be happier to have her in our lives.
I wanted to give you an update on Janie (now Razzi) and Hazel (now JeNais) now that they have been with me for 1 ½ years.
When I met my now husband, I had a crazy chinese crested dog. She was so sweet, but she grew to despise the new addition to our family.
We adopted Barkely (formerly known as Cecille) five weeks ago. He was around
10 pounds. Now five weeks later, he is almost 30 pounds. He and our other
rescue dog, Redford, have bonded and are great friends.
In November we adopted "Dani Lynn" from you.
Just wanted to thank you for putting me in touch with Michelle.
I just wanted to send an update about Millie (AKA: "Mouse") and Daisy.
I adopted Felix (formerly Appleton) back in November, so he is almost 7 months old now!
We adopted our furry little puppy, Cooper, last Saturday and are thrilled to call him ours.
I just thought I'd drop you another line to tell you how well Lizie is doing!!
We just wanted to send you some updated photos of Fiona with her new friends and her latest lounging area.
Brody adjusted as soon as he walked in the door and we are so proud of him
already! He appears to be housebroken and a very eager and quick learner!
I'm not sure you'll remember me, but at the beginning of this month, I e-mailed you in search of a cock-a-poo.
Daryl learned the doggie door in about 15 minutes and is almost potty
trained, just a few accidents here and there.
I just wanted to send you some pix of two Chihuahua cross-breeds that I adopted from your agency at the 90th St. Scottsdale PetsMart on October 6, 2007 and January 5, 2008.
I don't think I have sent you a photo of Snowflake since she has adapted to her new home with us.
Just thought I'd send you a "humiliation" xmas photo of Charley (Zappa), the seizure cat! He's doing well on his Phenobarb (adopted him just about a year ago).
Carlie (formerly Mary) has brought so much joy into our lives after the loss of our little 15-year-old min-pin. She gives us several giggles per day.
Here are some pics of Rosy. She is doing great. She is venturing
out around the house more this morning. Thanks again for all you do.
I just wanted to let you know that Samson (aka Brando) is settling into our family perfectly.
Hi!
Hi Everyone,
Hi!
Hi,
Hi there,
Hello,
Hello,
Hello,
Everything is going great with Daphne.
We adopted Lovey on Friday, but he is now "Ed".
I wanted to write to let you know how our new dog, Benny, is doing. He has brought so much love and sunshine into our home. We feel blessed to have this little boy in our family, and I am grateful to have scooped him up first before he went out for formal adoption.
Just a note to tell you how Jett ( Molasses) is doing.
Everything is WONDERFUL with our new kitten. It seems like she's been with us forever. She's eating, drinking, sleeping very well. Her new name is Betsy ... she's won all of our hearts, including our dog's! A special thank you to Nita!
Here are photos of Daisy (formerly Gumdrop) that I promised I would send to you. You will also see Pugzie, our little pug mix that we adopted from Halo in March 2006. They get along great together and as you can see, Daisy is very relaxed. My sister is holding her. Everyone wanted to take her home with them, but she is part of our family and we're not giving her up.
Raven is doing very well and thriving in our home.
I went to PetSmart one Sunday afternoon about two years ago when I saw Rusty (Dobie). It was love at first sight.
We adopted Sheba 7.14.07, and she seems to be adjusting beautifully.
We wanted to send updated pictures of the sweet little girl we got from you on Christmas 2006.
It has been seven months since I adopted Fina from your rescue.
We adopted 2 cats through the HALO program.
In Sept. of 2005, we lost our mother dog to cancer.
Well it's been almost 8 months since I adopted my wonderful kitty Halloween.
Bella is adjusting so well. In the four days we have had her, she has become a totally different puppy from our first meeting. She plays with Bently, the puppy next door to us, and she is just the cutest best pup that we could have ever asked for. Thank you so much for bringing her into our lives.
I wanted to send you some shots of Iris in her new home and let you know how adorable she is and how much we love her!
Our new addition is doing very well, she really likes it here and is getting along extremely well with our other cat. We have renamed her to Pancake, but she responds to anything really, haha. I've attached some pictures of her and hope you will enjoy. Thank you!
Rocky (formerly Lone Star) appears to be adjusting
well.
Inez and I thought you might like an update on our dog Lady, a welsh corgi spaniel mix that we adopted from you. If you have forgotten which dog she is, here are some pictures of the "terrible" life she is now leading. In my next life, I will be happy to come back as Lady and if I should get lost be adopted by such a caring outfit as Halo.
Our new puppy is doing great!! My 16-year-old daughter
renamed him Tiquo (Teeko) and he is a joy!
We just wanted to check in to say hi and let you know that our two pups Jax
and Soshi (Charger and Desiree when adopted) are doing great!
We are all in LOVE with our new kitty, who we named Ollie. He's so good with the kids, and seems to have adopted my 4-year-old son as his own.
Huxley is doing great! His eating, drinking, and sleeping is all perfectly normal.
I wanted to let you know that Snoopy is doing great! It didn't take him long to get comfortable in his new home. He is now very protective of our house and us. He loves going for walks around our apartment complex and playing with his toys at home. His stuff frog that squeeks is his favorite.
Here are pictures of Bazil. He's doing great! He just got his third round of booster shots and doubled his weight in just three weeks at 4 pounds.
Riley is awesome and Spike loves his new little brother ~ we have tons of pictures already (when I download them this week I will zip them over to you). Spike showed him the house ropes (where to pee outside and which are the dog toys).
Finally, some new pics of Homer! He's a whopping 4 lbs. now and is so smart! We were looking at the first pictures you sent us of him, and
it's hard to believe he's the same dog. I'll keep you posted as he grows!
My new cat is doing well! I have named him Chase, and he seems to be very happy! :) I have attached some pictures for you.
Lilly is doing absoutely great! She is a very loving dog and is fitting in great with the family.
Cash is [finally] off antibiotics and is perfectly healthy!!
Just wanted to update you on "Bella" the cat we adopted from PetSmart.
I was just thinking today how lucky I am to have gone into PetSmart in July to pick up dog food. I walked by the cat cages, which is always a dangerous thing for me to do. I fell in love at first sight with JoJo. I am convinced that he is an angel and I know that he was meant to be my little baby. I love him so much and just had to share a couple of pictures of him. I am really grateful to the wonderful lady that fostered him until he was ready to come and spend the rest of his life with me.
We're not sure if you remember Pequita or not, but it has been about 3 years since I first contacted you about possibly adopting her. I remember being so disappointed learning she had already been adopted and then so excited when I found out she was again available ... I also remember meeting Michel at the Scottsdale Petsmart and how Pequita wouldn't even let me look at her and tried to bite me. AND THEN...my husband's face when I said..."sure, we'll take her home and see how it goes."
Just wanted to say a quick Hello, and let you know how great Shani is doing in her new home! She is just a fabulous, furry bundle of love, affection, and ENERGY - very demanding vocally when she wants attention - will climb up on my husband's chest and meow in his face until she gets her "massage!!" She will also drape herself on my husband's broad shoulders, and let him walk around with her like that!
I wanted to write and say thank you for rescuing Maggie from Animal Control.
Just wanted to say thanks for a wonderful dog! Flutie
is the sweetest dog I've ever had! She is the talk of
the neighborhood and everyone seems to know her. She
was voted #1 most fun in the play room by her day care
friends and is the smartest puppy in Kindergarten. She
has already mastered, "sit," "paw," "down," "roll
over," and "leave it." And we've only had her 3 weeks!
Her favorite day is Saturday when we walk to the Dog
Cafe where she enjoys a Mut Muffin while mom and dad
have espresso.
Thanks for the newsletters. Thought I'd send you some photos of Dakota (but you remember her has Lindsay). The past two years have been great. Enjoy.
After losing both my cats early this year, my doggy daughter, Shelby, and I were heart broken. But I knew that the right catchild would present itself when the time was right. I went to the various PetSmarts in my neighborhood where I met some of the most precious fur babies. There were many that I longed to take home with me but the notes on them told me Shelby would drive them nuts!
I just want you Thank you guys for assisting my family in the adoption of Abe, and Chrstine and Arthur for holding him for us! He is an absolute wonderful dog.
Guiness is doing wonderful! He has taken over the household and creeped into all of our hearts! Eating and drinking just fine! He likes to sleep during the day, but likes to be awake from about 3AM - 6AM! Not exactly my schedule when I have 2 1/2-year-old twins! He likes to open doors and cabinets, so all night he opens cabinets and doors. Just trying to keep him out of the twins bedroom at night.
You may not recall us. I adopted Jaden (or he consented to adopt me) at the PetsMart on E. Thomas early in July. Took him not long to get adjusted. In the "sitting" picture you might note his left paw looks larger than his right - flexing his paw in simple pleasure at being the center of attention.
Wanted to introduce you to Harriet "Harry" MacGregor formerly known as Cheyann - 2642.
Jacob Is doing Great........Yes I am. I have a Brother and 2 sister dogs to play with plus my Mom ... even when I whine they give up their Chews to me. I get my way every time since I am the Littlest at 13lbs and they are 30 to 50 lbs.
I already had 7 rescued katkids in my household when I accompanied my friend to PetSmart one day because she needed horse supplies. 
Two summers ago I was in search of another dog as a companion for my aging dalmatian, Brigid. I went on the Halo website everyday in search of a dog. Everytime I found a dog, it had already been adopted! Until one day my search paid off and I found Cindy!
We are greatly enjoying our new addition to the family.
Here are some photos of Bogart meeting his new buddy - Cody our Labradoodle. He has found his favorite chair to sleep in for the moment. The next photos are Bogart enjoying some work time at the computer with me!
I know you are very busy but I thought you might enjoy seeing this and I wanted to thank you for all you do for the animals.
Oliver is doing just great! He is such a good cat.
I have wanted to send you a picture of Cooper for the last 7 months! I hope this works.
A success story indeed ... just over 2 years ago I adopted Bentley from HALO. He is the apple of my eye ... here are some pics.
