Mosaic Rescue -Happy Endings

Happy Endings 2010

Click here for pictures of our 5th annual Mosaic Rescue reunion and here for the CHEK TV piece about the event.

Click here for Happy Endings 2009

Keegan

This sweet little dog was one of two dumped overnight at the high kill pound. We'll never know why he was left or what his background is but we do know that he deserves a family who will never abandon him again.. He's now found that wonderful forever home with a retired couple who adore him. When he's not out and about the yard or on walks Keegan spends his time cuddling on the couch or soaking up sunbeams through the windows. He's certainly stolen the hearts of his new family and in just a day managed to earn himself a place in the human bed at night. Way to go Keegan!

Tret

It's not common for us to rescue full breed dogs since they are often adopted at the shelter but Tret had heartworm. That and the fact she was a bit older put her at severe risk of being put down. She is too special to let that happen. Tret received the medical care she needed while in a loving foster home in the south before coming to B.C. She has now gone to a forever home that seems perfect for her. She'll get to hang out with her new mom all day and help her around the acreage. She even has her own cats to herd although we're not sure who is herding who. She has a new name too, Tara.

Emma

Emma is an example of the resilience of dogs. She has bounced between shelters and in and out of homes over the last year through no fault of her own that we can determine. Despite all of this Emma has remained a loving, happy girl. She finally has the forever home of her dreams where she never has to worry about being dumped again. She's already trained her new family to give pats when she rolls on her back and is looking forward to hanging out with them in their lakefront yard and perhaps boating when the weather improves. Life is finally good for this sweet girl and we're very happy for her.

Carmen

This beautiful dog would have been adopted in a flash from any shelter here but faced a grim future in the southern pound because she was heartworm positive. All that is behind her now that she is healthy and living happily with her new dad in the Gulf Islands. He's retired and has lots of time to dote on this special girl. It can take Carmen a while to settle in and feel at home but we know she is well on her way to that. Her dad reports that she is now romping in the yard with her beautiful feathered tail straight up, a sure sign she's a happy girl.

CeCe

CeCe came into the high kill pound with a number of conditions any one of which would have led to her being put down there but for rescue. She was one of the lucky ones to get out of there, receive all the treatment she needed and be able to come to B.C. CeCe is a dog who goes with the flow and has a confident zest for life. She donned a life jacket with no complaint to join her new family in the Gulf Islands when they came to pick her up in their boat. Chi Chi as she is now known will no doubt be in her element close to her human(s) most of the time.

Bridgett

Bridgett is another heartworm positive dog we were able to save from the shelter when no one came to claim or adopt her. This gorgeous girl has now joined a family who adopted Neville (formerly Gibson) from us almost two years ago. Bridgett and Neville look so much alike they could be siblings and will be a great balance for each other. They already look like bookends on the couch. Bridgett will likely follow in Neville's paw prints with obedience classes and then agility. Lucky girl.

Guinness

Guinness faced a grim future in the high kill pound because he was heartworm positive. He bounced through the treatment Mosaic Rescue provided and into the hearts of all his foster families. This and his ability to bound onto couches in a single leap earned him the nickname Super G. Guinness has now jumped into the home and hearts of a dachshund loving couple with two other "wiener dogs". Already his regal nature has earned him the title of Prince von Guinness. We suspect he'll earn many more titles befitting his special abilities and personality.

Lexy

How could it be that Lexy's people never came to claim her at the high kill pound leaving her at risk there? We'll never know why but we're sure glad we were able to get her out of there and into care. Lexy will never have to worry about being unwanted again. She's been welcomed into a family who adopted their first "Mosaic" in 2006. Jasper (formerly Pippa) seems delighted to have a little sister to play with and she'll no doubt be showing the new pup, now called Kasey, the ropes. She may even share her role as mascot of the boys' baseball teams.

Indy

This sweet terrier spent four months in the high kill pound, just one of many unwanted dogs who face death there. Indy was one of the lucky ones we were able to rescue. He's a delightful boy who charms everyone he meets. Indy has now charmed his way into a wonderful forever home where he'll be the centre of attention and get all the love he could ever want. Both his parents have pet friendly employers so he goes to work every day with one of them. It's such fun for this social boy.

Chester

Chester "Before"

Chester "After"

Chester was in terrible condition when he arrived at the high kill pound. He was matted to the skin, horribly stinky and raw from flea allergies. He sat there for two months with no potential for adoption and no hope but for rescue. Chester's luck changed dramatically when we pulled him from the shelter, placed him in a loving foster home and got him the attention he so desperately needed.

After many baths, professional grooming and medications Chester looked and felt like a different dog. He was ready for a wonderful forever home and he's certainly found it. As with all good adoptions it is a win win situation. Chester has a new mom to love and cherish him and Chester helps to fill a big hole in the heart and home of his mom after the death of Abby, another precious "Mosaic".

Harlan

Harlan was just another common hound mix at the high kill pound and as such at risk of being put down. Our rescue partners recognized that there was something special about him and Mosaic Rescue agreed to take him. We're sure glad we did. Harlan Pepper (named after the character in the movie "Best in Show") is a loveable gentle boy who melts hearts wherever he goes. He now has a family who consider him a treasure. They've had many dogs in the past but Harlan is the first who has been allowed on the furniture. We're happy he's found his way onto the couch and into the hearts of his forever family.

Bailey

It is hard to imagine that a gorgeous dog like Bailey could be at risk in a shelter. She was in fact adopted but then returned when the people learned she had heartworm. Treatment is very effective but expensive and few want to spend the money on a shelter dog so her only hope was rescue. Mosaic Rescue was happy to help such a sweet girl. Bailey received the treatment she needed to get her healthy and has now gone to her forever family who absolutely adore her. She loves to hang out with her dad in his home office and is getting her sea legs in preparation for lots of travel on her family's boat this summer. She's got a new name too, Belle to reflect her southern heritage and charm.

Skye

Skye suffered some trauma in the past that resulted in a broken rib, physical scars and a broken tail but didn't scar her loving personality. She didn't have a chance at the shelter because she was heartworm positive but once treated she was ready for her forever home here. Skye now has doting parents who are looking forward to giving her lots of love, attention, exercise and training, not to mention squeaky toys! She's a lucky girl.

Toby

Toby was an owner surrender at the pound though we can't imagine it could have been through any fault of his own. Although he is adorable he tested positive for heartworm and was at great risk there. Mosaic Rescue made sure he got the treatment he needed to rid him of the parasite and be able to come to BC. Toby now has a wonderful new work from home dad, a big canine sister and a new name, Cooper. Watch for him at Dallas Rd. where his family are "regulars".

Chip

This little guy was literally a bag of bones and fur when we pulled him from the shelter. He weighed less than 5 lbs (half his ideal weight) and was so terrified that no one could get near him. He would not have survived there. What a transformation once Chip got into foster care. He not only put on weight but his sweet nature came through in spades. It's hard to find a more cuddly loving dog. Chip has now found his forever home with family who adore him and regular canine visitors who he thinks come just to play with him. Life doesn't get much better than this.

Five months post adoption Chip's mom writes: "He is our joy". Click here to see how Chip spends his time when his buddy Tilou visits.

Lilly

Lilly is another example of a super sweet dog who would have been put down at the shelter because no one wanted to adopt a heartworm positive dog and pay for the treatment she needed to get her healthy. All that is behind her now and so is any worry about the future. Stella as she is now known has jumped into the hearts of her new family and will be a constant companion for them. This lucky girl won't have to deal with our BC winters either as she'll be spending half the year at her second home in Mexico.

Mickey

We can't understand how this little guy could have been given up at least twice in the past and then endured four months at a high kill pound all by himself in a kennel. Mickey is such a social boy and loves other dogs as well as people. It took a while to find just the right forever home for Mick but we're sure he's there now. His "parents" are retired so he gets to hang out full time with them as well as his new little canine brother. He's already enjoying being part of the pack which includes extended family and furkids.

Ginger

Ginger was a little brown dog who had no chance of survival at the high kill pound except for rescue. She had two major strikes against her. She was pregnant, likely with pups too big for her to deliver naturally and she was heartworm positive. Ginger was spayed and received the medical treatment she needed and has now found a wonderful forever home. She has two young children to help raise and an at home mom to hang out with when the kids are at school. Her new mom can't believe how well behaved this girl is and how well she has fit into their family.

From Ginger's family Sept. 2011 Sorry we weren't able to make it to the reunion with ginger. We're busy as ever with the kids sports on the weekends, and as always, ginger is a great 5th member of the family, attending games and cheering the kids on. She's happy as a clam, and can be found most days snuggled up in all of my afghans, which she loves to paw off the back of the couch and fluff up into a comfy little nest. She has become quite the pampered pooch! We traveled for a month this summer with our trailer, so ginger got to see washington, idaho, montana, alberta, and the okanagan. She is such a great traveler! She is a constant source of love and laughter!Thanks again for bringing her into our lives!

Cleo

This pretty girl was terribly skinny when she landed as a stray at the pound. Someone had cared enough about her to have her spayed in the past (a rarity in Arkansas it seems) but no one claimed her at the shelter and she needed our help. Her southern foster family got her used to being in a family again and filled out her ribs a bit. Now that Cleo has found her forever family here she never has to worry about being neglected or unwanted again. She has a canine sister who welcomed her with open paws and parents who already treasure her as part of the family.

Brogan

If ever there was a classic "mosaic" Brogan is it. Dogs like him are so easily overlooked at a high kill facility no matter how wonderful a personality they might have. This lucky boy now has a chance to delight his new family by being himself. He has a young boy to entertain, another dog and a cat to play with and at home parents who will make sure he's an active happy member of the family. Life doesn't get much better than this.

Fergus

This adorable little ragamuffin was passed over in the shelter by potential adopters for far too long because he was heartworm positive. His only hope was rescue and we were happy to help and provide the treatment he needed. Fergus is now healthy and celebrating his new life with his wonderful forever family who adore him. He's already hanging out on the couch between walks and other outings during the day, warming the bed at night and bringing smiles all round.

Eight months later his new mom writes: 'Really enjoyed your reunion and it was a delight to see Fergus's foster Mom and Dad as well as meeting with all the other owners and their awesome fur babies that have been saved through your and Last Chance's labour of love. It was fun watching Fergus run free and he seemed to be really enjoying himself.

He is definitely flourishing and has become the centre of our lives. Getting him through a Naughty Dogge course as well as "regular" dog training has done wonders and everyone is amazed how well behaved he is now and how calm. It's definitely been worth all the hard work.

He has just graduated from the Practice 1 level of obedience at the Greater
Victoria Dog Club and we will be moving on to the Beginner's Rally training in January which will be a lot of fun for both of us. He definitely keeps us entertained and on our toes.

I have attached a picture of his favourite place in the house - on the couch
gazing out the window.

Casey

Casey was owner surrendered to the high kill pound but we can't imagine that it was through any fault of his own as he is such a sweet boy. He doesn't have to worry about ever being given up again as he has a new mom who is absolutely devoted to him. Sunny as he is now known has settled in beautifully on the couch in front of the TV at home and has become an expert on all things Olympic. He seems to have embraced his new nationality too. His mom reports that when Canada does well he rolls over on his back and punches the air with his paws.

Brooklyn

This "Black Beauty" came to us a scared little dog who unfortunately then got bounced around far too much through no fault of her own. Once settled in her foster home her true personality started to show through and now that she has finally found her forever home she is blossoming. Brooklyn will be a constant companion for her new dad, running with him, playing with him and even going to work with him. No doubt she'll use her persuasive Border Collie ways to train everyone at the office to dispense treats when asked.

Buzz

This little guy slid under the radar at the shelter for months before he came to our attention and we were able to get him out. Once he got into foster care and worked off some of the pent up energy he'd built up we discovered what a wonderful loving friendly guy he was. He now has a forever family here where he will be a constant companion and the home based business mascot. Watch for him at the local rowing regattas.

Emmy

Emmy was picked up at a Wal-Mart parking lot as a stray puppy, probably dumped. At the time she was about 3 months old and just 4 lbs. She was malnourished and covered in fleas. She began to thrive only once she got into foster care and by the time she arrived in BC she was a healthy happy girl. She's even happier now that she's found her forever family who adore her. She has kids to play with, doting parents and many dog loving friends and relatives to admire her.

Buffy

Buffy was a well cared for and likely loved older dog whose life was turned upside down when her elderly owner died. It got worse when a relative surrendered her to a high kill pound in the south. Buffy now has a wonderful forever home here and never has to worry about being abandoned again but many dogs are not so lucky. Please don't let this happen to your pets. Make arrangements for them should anything happen to you just as you would with your other dependents.