Mosaic Rescue -Happy Endings

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Happy Endings 2009

Tucker

Chances for heartworm positive dogs at a high kill shelter are limited at best, even gorgeous boys like Tucker and we were delighted to be able to get him out of there and healthy again. Now Tucker gets to be part of a loving family where he has already been proclaimed "the best dog ever". He has two great boys to play with and parents who work from home as well as at a dog friendly office. It's going to be a very special Christmas for this lovely boy (and his family) and the start of a wonderful new life in Canada.

Poppy

Poppy was a mess when she came into the shelter as a stray and had obviously been neglected. A trip to the groomer had her looking great again with an appearance to match her sunny personality. This little dog has now found the perfect parents who are going to make up for everything bad that ever happened to her. This little cuddle bunny will definitely bring joy to her new family and fill a hole in their hearts left by the loss of their beloved old dog. Mom is a veterinarian and we expect Poppy will love hanging out at the clinic a few days a week if she isn't at the office with Dad.

Yoda

Yoda survived three months in the high kill shelter, a testament to what a great dog he is. We don't know what his past was but he was certainly wasn't well cared for. We thought he was much older when he was rescued because his teeth were so bad but once he had a dental cleaning his age was estimated downward. Yoda has landed in a great forever home where he is his mom's constant companion. He even gets to go to work with her and has charmed everyone else there. Who can resist that "old soul" face and those big ears?

Keefer

We don't know why Keefer was surrendered to the pound but it could not have anything to do with his personality. This boy is as sweet as they come. The pound is a dangerous place though and when Keefer came down with kennel cough there he might well have been euthanized without rescue. All that is behind Keefer now as he has joined the family of a local trainer and her husband. From day one Keefer fit into the pack so well it was hard to tell he hadn't been there forever. He's got everyone playing again. And he's already been helping mom with her clients. She says he's "brilliant".

Update from his mom June 2010: He is the best dog ever. He is so cool and cuddly and happy. He gets along with all dogs and all he is my co-worker with challenging dogs.
He makes us laugh every day.We re named him Beag short for Beaganease. Considering he may be a beagle pekinese. We think he is beagle king charles though. When we call him we just yell beaga beaga beaga and he comes running faster than his little legs can carry him, its hillarius!!!

Pumpkin

It is hard to imagine that an adorable little dog like this would go unclaimed or not be adopted from a shelter but it's a different world in Arkansas where thousands of dogs are euthanized each year. Pumpkin is one of the lucky ones who doesn't have to worry about her future now. She's got a great family with part time kids to play with and best of all she gets to go to work with mom. She has fit in right away as the office mascot and no doubt judges her performance by the number of smiles she brings to everyone.

Maggie

Maggie spent almost six months in the high kill pound and we can't figure out why she wasn't adopted from there. Perhaps it was because she was past the super cute puppy stage but too young for those wanting an adult dog. In any event we were happy to be able to get this girl to safety and eventually to her new forever home in Victoria. Coincidentally her new family is originally from Arkansas and her new mom went to school with one of our current southern foster moms. Talk about coming full circle. We know that Maggie will be one happy dog hanging out with her family wherever they may be.

Heidi

Terrified in the shelter and heartworm positive Heidi had no chance but for rescue and we were happy to help. She was especially lucky to land with some wonderful southern foster parents. They saw her through the heartwom treatment and also took her to a series of basic training classes and some agility all of which helped her gain confidence. She is still hesitant in new situations but so much better than those early days of hiding from everything and everyone. Heidi now has a loving forever mom who is going to help her overcome her fears and allow that sweet playful side of her show through.

Viva

This skinny little girl wasn't pretty when she arrived at the shelter and was so matted she had to be shaved down. She also had a cherry eye that had not been treated. After she was adopted and returned Mosaic Rescue stepped in. She had surgery to correct the cherry eye, her hair started growing back and she put on some weight. This little sweetheart now has a mom who adores her and never has to worry about being neglected or dumped again. It hasn't taken long for little Gracie as she is now known to steal the hearts of all the family and neighbours. It's smiles all round.

Callie

This girl bounced back to us as a result of a marriage break up. As much as it's hard to see her lose her first family we know that she's now in a home that can provide everything she needs and deserves. Kyale (Kee-ah-lee) as she is now known will be able to stretch those long legs of hers and satisfy her desire to run like the wind on securely fenced acreage. She has a big canine brother who loves to play and a mom who runs and hikes every day with her dogs. She even has her own (elderly) cat to curl up with. Life doesn't get much better than that.

Bosun

As soon as Bosun was rescued from the high kill pound we had him x-rayed and discovered that his limp was the result of being shot in the past. When the orthopedic surgeons said there was nothing they could do we knew we had to spare Bosun a lifetime of pain and amputate the leg. Bosun recovered from the surgery in no time and many people meeting him for the first time never notice he is a "triped". This special boy is as sweet as they come and wins hearts just because of who he is. He's now being adored by a family who considers disabilities to be character building (their blind daughter just graduated from university) and we know he's going to give and receive lots of love and joy. Tripod as he is now known is one lucky boy.

May 2010 Note from Tripod's mom:

We are great. Just wanted to let you know that Tripod has been accepted into the Pet Therapy world....so we have our last interview mid June then we will be visiting hospitals, elder homes etc...they are very happy to have a three legged pooch as it seems there are a fair number of child amputees that he will be a great comfort to....He is now able to be off leash at Esq lagoon and Island View beach...he loves as you know running after the birds...he and Denis have totally bonded as well...at night he goes directly into his kennel and jumps on the bed in the morning for a snuggle....if he doesn’t decide to sleep in that is....life is good remember ...

Opie

Sometimes it takes a while to find the perfect home for a dog and such was the case with Opie. He's such a delightful loving little dog with a huge personality but he needed a home that could help him through his fears. We trust that he's found that home with dog experienced parents, adoring kids and a huge friendly big brother sheepdog. Opie can look forward to much love and attention and will no doubt return that and more to his family.

Piper

Piper was abandoned at the pound pregnant. Once she raised her pups she faced a grim future with little hope of being adopted because of a stress related skin condition. All that cleared up once she was rescued and placed in a loving foster home. Now she's found a terrific forever home with a family who run a business out of their house. She'll get to hang out with them during the day and get lots of play time in with another dog. After hours she'll be exploring all the local trails that are doggy heaven.

Lucy

This is the second time Lucy has appeared on the happy endings page. We hope it will be the last and trust that this is truly her forever home. Lucy was originally taken to the high kill Pound after people saw her being dumped out of a car and left by the side of the road. Although she found a loving home when she arrived here that was not to be for the long term through no fault of her own. Lucy now has a young couple to love and cherish her. We think she'll get the attention and training she needs to be the "best dog ever".

Millie

Millie was one of many mama dogs at high risk in the shelter after raising her own as well as orphaned puppies. She was heartworm positive which would have sealed her fate there. Mosaic Rescue saw that she received the treatment she needed to recover completely and be able to come north for a better life.

Milli now has a more modern spelling of her name and the home she was looking for where she will get lots of love and attention. She has lots of doggy friends already and since her "grandma" is an agility enthusiast Milli may get to try her paw at that too.

Baxter

It's always hard to imagine how people can dump animals but especially so with this sweet boy who was abandoned at least twice before he finally made it into our care. Because no one had cared enough along the way he needed treatment for heartworm but once that was done he was ready for a home where he is going to be treasured for the rest of his life. We have no doubt he's found that perfect family with at home parents and a young girl to help raise. Baxter now has extended family that includes another "Mosaic" and can look forward to an active fun filled life with people who adore him.

Spice

Like so many of the mama dogs with puppies that find themselves at the Little Rock Pound Spice had little chance of surviving there even without heartworm. That parasite would likely have sealed her fate. Mosaic Rescue is committed to providing the medical treatment that great dogs like Spice need before coming here to find a loving forever home.

Now that Spice has found that home she can look forward to being part of a family with a young girl to help raise and lots of local children to entertain. She's already started obedience classes and can look forward to doing agility in the future. She'll be a natural.

This girl has a new name too, Sorcha. It's a gaelic name that means bright, radiant, or intelligent and she is all of the above!

Ruby

Like many of the females we have rescued lately Ruby had puppies that she raised in the shelter. Once they were weaned she was at even greater risk of being euthanized because she had heartworm. All she needed to live a long and happy life was the heartworm treatment she received and a wonderful new home that she has now found. Ruby has a doting family that includes a teenage daughter who is excited about doing obedience classes with her and another dog to hang out with. She also has a veterinarian neighbour who was included in the "meet and greet". Everyone agrees that Ruby is a wonderful addition to the family and neighbourhood.

Sydney

Sydney was one of several mama dogs Mosaic Rescue saved from the shelter this puppy season. While the puppies that survive have a pretty good chance of being adopted (everyone loves puppies) the moms often don't. Sydney faced an even greater risk at the shelter because of the (we think incorrect) breed label she was given when she arrived. She would not have survived without rescue.

All that is behind her now. She has a wonderful new life with an adoring family on an organic farm and a new name too, Noodle! Noodle has fit right into farm life and is loving being part of the action. Her new mom says that having Noodle is getting her back into running again so everyone will be getting their exercise along with lots of love.

Gracie

Gracie is a cute little non descript dog who not only got lost in the sea of dogs at the shelter but was heartworm positive as well and had virtually no chance but for rescue. Once in foster care her personality blossomed and her hidden singing talents came to light. We're not sure if her singing career will continue here but we know she'll be a much loved member of a great family regardless. She'll have parents to hang out with during the day and two young children to help raise. She's up for that challenge and already has the cuddle part down pat. It's all about love and she has lots of that to share.

Soleil

When this recent mama dog arrived at the shelter the staff thought she was 10+ years old. She was terribly skinny, covered in raw hot spots and had worn her teeth down from biting herself. She had whipworm and heartworm. After we rescued her and got her the medical treatment she needed the estimate of her age dropped. By the time Soleil was healthy and ready to come to her new home the vet figured that she was only about 2 years old. All that is behind her now. With work from home parents and two boys to dote on her she now has a very long, happy and sunny future ahead.

Soleil is well remembered by her southern foster parents at http://www.501pets.com/index.php/2009/08/14/abby-and-soleil/

Isabella

Princess Isabella was a victim of divorce and found herself in rescue after she snapped at a shelter manager. Who can blame her for being scared in such a situation? She needed a quiet home where she was loved and felt secure and she has definitely found it. Her new mom says that from day one it seemed as if Bella had always been there. She claimed her daytime spot on the back of the couch, her pillow on the bed at night and at her mom's side when off leash out of the house. She's even initiating play with her older canine sister. This princess has found a royal home and is rewarding her new family with all the love they could ask for.

Olive

This pretty girl attracted the attention of many potential adopters at the shelter but they chose other dogs when they found she was heartworm positive. No one wanted to pay for the treatment that would rid her of the parasite and make her healthy so Mosaic Rescue stepped up to the plate. Olive, named after the Christmas book "Olive, the Other Reindeer" now has a home where she is adored. Like her namesake she will no doubt make a huge contribution to her family but not only at Christmas. This girl will get to hang out with work from home parents when the kids are at school and get to go boating with everyone when the weather improves.

Raven

Raven was a rib showing skinny 19lbs when pulled from the shelter and treated for giardia. She'll always be svelte but now that she's in a wonderful new home she'll be gaining weight and muscle. Raven, like her namesake, can fly and she'll have lots of opportunity to run like the wind playing with her big canine sister on beautiful acreage. Raven's new family is committed to their dogs and will make sure this girl gets all the love and attention she deserves. They've already got the beginnings of an agility course set up and no doubt Raven will love that.

Jazz

This little jumping bean, cuddle bunny is as cute as can be but still she languished in the shelter because she was heartworm positive. She's bouncing for joy now though as she's in a home where she is loved and adored. This sweet velcro girl now known as Jolene is the perfect farm dog shadowing her mom on all the chores. She has her own cats and other dogs on the property to play with along with some horses and geese. But mostly she'll be warming the couch, bed, laps and hearts of her family.

Willow

This skinny little waif was one of many who got lost in the sea of dogs at the shelter and overlooked by adopters. All Willow has ever wanted was someone to hang out with, a lap to curl up in and regular meals and now this little love sponge has had all her dreams come more than true. She'll get to be with family 24/7 either at the home office or out and about. She'll no doubt have lots of the lap/couch/bed time she craves and of course a variety of treats. Willow feels the cold and the whole family is getting involved to make sure she stays warm. Grandma is even going to teach her granddaughter how to knit dog sweaters.

Gibson

Gibson was a skinny 17.5lbs when he came into the shelter and had a bad case of heartworm. After several months in care with wonderful foster families and receiving the veterinary treatment he needed he came here a healthy happy dog at double his original weight. This boy never has to worry about his future again now that he has a loving family who adore him. He'll be an active participant in their outdoor activities and no doubt enjoy all the canine visitors that gravitate to the home. In keeping with the family tradition of naming pets after musicians Gibson is now Neville after the Neville Brothers of New Orleans.

Lizzy

This little ragamuffin came into the shelter with puppies. The puppies were adopted but no one wanted Lizzy because she was heartworm positive. We knew that once healthy she was meant to go to a special home and indeed she has. Izzy, as she is now known, is her mom's constant companion on a horse farm. She supervises the daily chores, greets and plays with the students who come for lessons and holds down the bed covers with two cats every night. It's the perfect match for this little velcro dog and her loving mom..