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Happy Endings 2011

Sable

This beautiful dog was found scared and very skinny by the side of the highway on the way back from a run to the Memphis airport to put dogs on a plane to Mosaic Rescue. Animal control in that area usually means a bullet so we thank Carrie and Christine for catching Sable and keeping her safe. Sable now has a loving family who are going to make sure she never comes to any harm and gets to have lots of fun. This outgoing girl will have lots of forest and beach romps and will no doubt continue to amuse everyone with her "leaping Lizzie" antics.

Jessie

We're not sure why Jessie languished at the high kill pound for so long with no interest but we're sure glad we got her out of there before her time ran out. Jessie's new family is happy too. They saw in her photo a smaller version of their red heeler Mosaic Ruby (adopted in 2009) and knew she had to join their household. Jessie and Ruby look like bookends when the third family dog is in between and the girls all get along famously. It's a good thing they have a big couch and bed for three dog cuddles.

Shelby

Shelby was another mama dog who came into the shelter with puppies. Her six pups found homes quickly but Shelby needed our help. Not only are recent mamas looking rough after taking care of all those puppies this girl was heartworm positive as well and had no chance of being adopted. Mosaic Rescue is committed to providing medical treatment to wonderful dogs like Shelby so that they can go on to live happy healthy lives. Shelby has now found her forever home with a family who plan to take her everywhere with them. She's going to love it.

Lydia

Lydia arrived at the high kill pound with three puppies who were placed quickly once they were of age. Not only was Lydia not looking her best after all that mothering but she was heartworm positive and had no chance but for rescue. This sweet, oh so scared girl charmed her southern foster mom and has stolen the hearts of her new family. We know that once she realizes that this is her forever home her fears will subside and her true loving nature that you can see in her eyes, will shine through in full force.

Livvy

Livvy was another heartworm positive dog who needed our help to save her from a "bad outcome". This sweet girl has never wanted anything but a family to love and to love her and now she has her heart's desire. Her godmother is delighted to have her close by as well. Livvy was very overweight when she came out of the shelter and someone commented that there was a lot of Livvy to love. We trust that a weight loss program will result in the same amount of love for Livvy just more concentrated per pound.

Lacey

This pretty girl was lucky to have been rescued when she was. When she was spayed it was discovered that she was pregnant. If the pregnancy had become obvious at the shelter she would have been put down. Lacey's favourite position is on her back for tummy rubs and she has a lifetime of those to look forward to with her new family and all the relatives. She's getting lots of attention and adoration in the neighbourhood too and having a great time playing with all the local dogs. Way to go Lacey!!

Oliver

Oliver is a sweet older boy who has bounced far too much. We don't know how he ended up in a high kill pound many years ago in terrible shape. Mosaic Rescue provided the treatment that he needed and placed him in a home where he was happy but a few years later his mom's situation changed and she gave him back to us. Senior dogs deserve a home where they are cherished and cared for forever and Oliver has finally found that. He's living happily with other dogs on acreage in the Gulf Islands and loving all the adventures, exercise and attention he's been getting.

Kira

Sweet little Kira is another heartworm positive dog who stole the hearts of all who met her including her new family. She's such a lucky girl to have found a terrific forever home where she gets lots of love and attention. Both her parents work in dog friendly offices (one even held a puppy shower for her) and we suspect they will be vying for Kira days. Kira and fellow Mosaic Saffi (formerly Whitney) live close to each other and enjoy beaglemania play dates. Click here to see some photos of these two. Will a Facebook page be next?

Paris

This striking girl might have been adopted from the shelter if not for her heartworm status. We couldn't let such a lovely dog be put down simply because of a parasite so we got Paris the treatment she needed. She now has what she needed most of all, a loving forever home. She's a lucky girl indeed with committed parents, a playful canine sister and even some cats to keep an eye on. Paris put on weight in foster care but we know that Lulu, as she is now known, will be slim and trim in no time with all the exercise she gets including a daily walk with Ruby, another Mosaic in the neighbourhood. .

Dexter

Sometimes a dog just speaks to us at the shelter and we know we have to get him out of there. Dexter was one of those dogs. He had a maturity beyond his young age and a loving spirit that we couldn't resist. Neither could his forever family. Dexter jumped into the laps and hearts of all the humans and is gradually winning over the cat as well. His new mom is keen to start training classes with him before moving on to agility. We think he'll love it and will be a star.

Polly

It is hard not to smile when you look at this little dachshund beagle mix because she is so cute but she is the one who is smiling the most now that she has landed in her forever home. Kira Joy as she is now known is the constant companion of doting parents and has an older canine sister who is enjoying her as well. Kira Joy bounced around far too much in the south and we're happy that she's now settled and adored.

Tehya

This little sweetheart was another heartworm positive dog who needed our help to get out of the high kill shelter. It is hard to imagine a more social and affectionate dog and she has landed in the perfect forever home where she will thrive on all the attention. She has devoted parents and live in grandparents as well as an older canine brother who now has a new lease on life. Her family has just recently moved to the area and Meg (short for Megara) as she is now known, is going to make sure they meet and greet every dog and dog lover in the neighbourhood on their numerous daily walks.

Ivy

Ivy raised six puppies at the shelter who were all spoken for as soon as they were weaned but like so many recent mama dogs who don't look their best after all that mothering no one wanted her. Ivy had two more strikes against her, she was heartworm positive and blind in one eye. She had no chance of surviving there. We knew that Ivy was a wonderful, loving dog who just needed a chance and so did her future mom. Ivy now has a family who adore her. She is helping to heal their hearts after the loss of an old dog and in return is getting all the love and attention she so deserves.

BuddyLove

BuddyLove was found hanging around a mall and taken to the pound by a security guard. We can't understand why no one came to claim this sweet boy and wonder if he had been dumped. Fortunately he now has now found a forever home where he will always be valued. Cooper, as he is now known, settled in as if he'd always lived there and quickly became part of a busy family with twin boys about his age. He's now considered the third triplet.

Dodie

There were a number of black and tan dogs at the shelter and that is never a good situation when the shelter is full. We were happy to be able to save this little girl and find her the forever home she deserves. Dodie has now gone to a previous adopter of a similar dog. She will be her dad's constant companion at home or the office and have a young boy to entertain. Plans include training classes and perhaps even agility for this lively girl.

Megan

Black dogs are typically the last to get adopted from the shelter and this lovely girl was one of many similar dogs there which made her chances of survival very slim without rescue. Fortunately Megan has now found a home where "black is beautiful" and she is appreciated for being the sweet, smart, loving dog that she is. Megan is living in the Gulf Islands on an organic farm that also runs workshops and seminars. She'll have lots to keep her busy with visitors to greet as well as her own boy to keep an eye on and play with. She's a lucky girl indeed.

Rose

This little lowrider was one of the lucky ones we were able to save from the very crowded shelter and we're so glad we did. She is a sweetheart who deserves to live a life of luxury. And that she will have with her doting new family, a retired couple with lots of love to give. Rosie as she is now known, fills a void left by the death of an old dog and is bringing much joy to their lives. Rosie is enjoying her regular walks in the neighbourhood as well as hanging out in the garden or the sunroom. She, like so many Arkansas dogs, loves the sun and has already found her favourite spots to soak up the rays.

Jenny

This precious girl had no chance of surviving at the high kill pound without rescue. She had a very bad case of mange and was heartworm positive as well. Mosaic Rescue is committed to providing the medical care for dogs like Jenny who can only be described as the perfect dog. (Of course they all are.) She spent six months in foster care in the south getting the treatment she needed before coming to B.C. and has now found a great home where she is adored. Jenny gets to go to work with her vet tech mom and is charming everyone who meets her.

Pickle

Pickle was one of many dogs seized by the Humane Society from a hoarding situation in Arkansas and taken to the local pound. She was in terrible shape when she arrived with a bad case of demodex mange and in early pregnancy with puppies likely too large for her to deliver. It took a few months of tlc in foster care but she recovered beautifully and is now a gorgeous healthy girl befitting the new name her forever family has given her, Ruby. She is indeed a gem. Ruby is loving her lovely new yard to hang out in as well as numerous walks around her Gulf Islands neighbourhood with her dad and canine brother. .

Whitney

This adorable little beagle was a stray who evaded capture by animal control officers until she could lead them to a dog who had been hit by a car. Once at the shelter she had little chance of adoption because she had heartworm and we knew we had to help her. Whitney was pretty serious when she first went into foster care but soon found her inner puppy. Now that she has found an adoring forever family her joyful play is full blown. She loves her gentle giant canine brother and their roughhousing provides non stop entertainment for her besotted parents. They can't believe how well she has fit into their family and how quickly she stole their hearts Her new name is Saffi, Greek for wisdom.

Shana

Shana was a scruffy little terrier mix who found herself especially at risk in an overcrowded high kill shelter because she was heartworm positive. She is now a healthy girl and happily in a wonderful forever home on Salt Spring Island. She lives on acreage and is getting used to being an island dog. That means joining her parents at various work places including the local vet clinic, adjusting to resident emus and pony and generally going with the flow. Shana has found her way into the hearts (and bed) of her new family and we're very happy for her.

LiRoy

LiRoy had lived with an elderly woman and several cats. When she had to go into a nursing home he was taken to the high kill pound. People there were shocked to see such a morbidly obese dog. He weighed 44 lbs, more than double a healthy weight! Our southern rescue partner took him home and over the course of eight months got him down to 26 lbs. He was then ready to come north and find his forever home. Lucky LeRoy (as his name is now spelled) has now found a wonderful family to love. He's a little velcro dog and will enjoy being part of all of the family activities. LeRoy will be a regular on the Cedar Hill Golf Course circuit and we know he'll shed those last few pounds and be down to his ideal weight in no time.

Cookie

Cookie was an owner surrender at the high kill pound but we have no idea why. She was a delightful little dog who might have been adopted except for the fact that she was heartworm positive and needed the treatment that Mosaic Rescue could provide. She's now a happy healthy girl up to her old busy terrier tricks in her new forever home. She has a new name too, Sadie. Sadie's adopters wanted a lively dog with character and she certainly seems to be living up to their desires. Life is an adventure for Sadie and we're sure that she and her family are going to have lots of fun together.

Skipper

Skipper was rescued twice, first in a Humane Society seizure from a hoarding situation and then from the high kill pound where he was taken. He came out of the original home with a bad case of sarcoptic mange and had large bare patches of skin and scabs. Once in foster care and with good medical care he recovered fully and now has a beautiful full and shiny coat. He now also has the most important thing of all, a forever family who adore him. There are other dogs in the home to play with and he gets lots of couch/lap/bed time with his humans. He'll have lots of boating/fishing adventures this summer and we know he'll be a "natural" as his name suggests. .

Deena

When a bigger black dog survives for six months at a high kill pound you know she has to be special. The manager and staff really liked Deena and fortunately didn't find out until rescue spoke for her that she was heartworm positive. If they had known she would have been put down months before. Deena joins the ranks of dozens of dogs that Mosaic Rescue has treated for heartworm and she like the others is now in a loving forever home here. This sweet gentle girl ignores the cats in her new family and is already waiting patiently (on the couch of course) while her mom sees to clients before getting her own massage.

Tessa

Tessa is an adorable little dog who was adopted from the shelter then returned when she tested positive for heartworm. The people didn't want to spend the money to have her treated. Mosaic Rescue is committed to providing the medical treatment necessary for these dogs to live a long and healthy life and we were delighted to be able to help Tessa. She is now bringing joy and love to a senior and enjoying abundant adoration and attention from friends and relatives who have welcomed her into their extended family. Tessa is set for life, as it should be.

Mallory

Mallory raised her seven puppies in the high kill pound and once they were all adopted it was her turn to find a home of her own. Mama dogs aren't looking their best after all that mothering and her chances of adoption were limited at the shelter but she's found the perfect terrier loving family here to give her the best life possible. Pippin, as she is now known, will have a great time exploring local trails, socializing with friends and family and even swimming in a nearby lake with her human dad when the weather improves. She's a very lucky girl.

Millie

Millie was totally traumatized after being dumped at the shelter and knowing how bonded she gets to her people we can understand her reaction to that betrayal. All that is behind her now and she's happily settled with a new family who are showing her the joys of being an only dog who gets all the attention and love. She's rewarding them with lots of cuddles, kisses and butt wiggles (her specialty). It took a while to find just the right home for Millie but we all agree it was worth the wait. We're happy for you Millie.