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Margot - DSH
Army Strong - Lab Mix
Mushi - Puggle Mix

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Margot - Domestic Short Hair

My kitten Charlyn was just 4 months old when we said we'd cat-sit for a couple we know that was in moving limbo. They were staying with parents until they could find a place of their own and could not have the cat there. We took Jasper in and Charlyn and him soon became playmates. We expected to have Jasper for a few weeks but it ended up being 2 months! By the time Jasper went to his new home, Charlyn was so used to him that she seemed sad and lonely. We talked about getting another kitten so she'd have a friend again but we weren't sure we wanted to make that commitment. I ended up visiting the shelter one day during my lunch break at work and as soon as I saw the kitten sticking her little paw out the bars and jumping around, I knew she was the one! I didn't expect to pick one out that day but I filled out an application and placed a hold on her right then. We brought Margot home and introduced her to Charlyn. It took them a few days to get used to each other, and Margot a good week to get used to the house, but they were soon playing and cuddling all day long. We can't imagine our home without both of these girls and they are definitely sisters now! Always together, whether playing or sleeping, or getting into mischief. Meg Shaw
Army Strong - Lab Mix

On February 13 we adopted a 2 month old black lab named Army Strong at the Concord Mall event. When we came to pick up him 2 days later from the shelter he was running a 103.0 degree fever. We were asked if we still wanted to take him home. I immediatly signed the papers and ran him to the vet where he was treated with pnemonia. After a 2 week recovery I am happy to say he is now 5 months old and 41 pounds of energy!!!! We were asked if we were going to change his name, however after pulling out of pnemonia successfully and regaining his strength we decided he indeed, is Army Strong. In the picture is Cookie, which we had adopted a year or so prior. As you can see they have become friends and frequently argue over who gets the ball of yarn and the bed. We are blessed to have received these wonderful companions and I believe they are both happy to have a loving home!! Thank you for taking these pets in so they may find a forever home!!!! Lori Shanholt
Mushi - Puggle Mix

We were scheduled to come in on November 12, 2008 to pick up a little terrier mix puppy that we were approved to adopt. That morning, we received a call stating that the puppy had become sick with kennel cough and could not be adopted out, but that we could come in and look at other dogs that were there in the shelter. My son, who was 4 at that time, was so upset that "his" puppy was sick but agreed to look at the other dogs there. As soon as we walked in we were told that there was a little pug mix that just came up for adoption if we were interested in taking a look at her. It was love at first sight! Ryan sat on the floor outside of her kennel and just melted as she did with him. He looked up at us and said "Mommy we need to take this one home...she needs me!" The ladies there at the shelter were so kind as to go ahead and get her ready for us right then and there so we could take her home and complete our family. She has been a total blessing for us and we couldn't of asked for a better dog. We have really enjoyed watching her grow up from a puppy to a young dog and look forward to many more years with her. She is so affectionate to everyone that she meets and knows how to cheer someone up when they are feeling blue. Attached is a pic of her the morning after we got her (Nov 13, 2008), then one from July, 2009 of Mushi and Ryan taking a nap, and then a most recent one from when we went camping on April 4, 2010. I want to thank you all for what you do for animals in need and to help them find the loving homes they deserve! Kate