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Our Success Stories
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Sydney
I was a TLHS pup sent North on Animal Rescue Flights (ARF). I am now in a great loving home! My parents often send updates to the shelter to let them know how I am enjoying life in MA. Here is an excerpt:
I am now weighing in at around 35 pounds. I have really gotten used to Abigail, the family cat, and she and I are
now chasing each other, she hits me in the nose and I try to hit her
back. Except my paws are a lot bigger, so Mom and Dad tell me to take it
easy. Oh guess what?? I can now stand on my back feet, put my paws up
on the kitchen counter and see what it going on up there. So
exciting!!! Yeah, you guessed it, that is one of the things I'm not
really allowed to do, you would think I was going to steal a hamburger
or something. Anyhow, on my walks on the beach, I've discovered crab
shells, sea weed, running in the water and biting the water splashing
up all over me, and really like it.To you guys that flew me up here to Cape Cod, I still stop and look up
at airplanes that fly over, thinking I might see you. Love Sydney
Jack
We adopted Jack in May, and he was so skittish and afraid. He had never walked
on a leash before and he had never had his own things. His papers said he was
born the day we got married so I knew he was meant to be ours. It took hard
work, and he still likes to find flip flops to chew on, but he sticks by our
side, goes outside to go potty, and follows everyone in the "pack" --hes lower
ranked then the cats! But here he is chilling in his new bed in our newly
purchased home. He's been a best friend and loyal companion. Hopefully this week
we will be adopting him a (fixed) girlfriend.
Heather Barham
Cooper
I adopted Cooper in July of 2007. I was 27 at the time and living alone in a cabin. For obvious reasons, I came looking for a grown dog that would be intimidating but lovable. I told the lady helping me that I needed a big dog, not a puppy. She immediately took me to the last cage in the back and there he was. He was the biggest dog in there! I fell in love immediately. I took him home some time after that and the rest is history. He is doing well and my family and friends loved him from the beginning. People are amazed at how large he is. He is a great friend that filled my needs for a protector and companion and in return he got a great family that will care for him to the end of his days.
Brooklyn
We adopted our dog last year. She was around 3 years old. They were calling her
'Daisy' when we got her, but when we got home we renamed her Brooklyn after the
city in New York. Brooklyn was meant to be an outside dog, and even though we
have a large fenced in yard, we bought her a kennel because we were afraid that
she might have some violent tendencies from her previous life. We already had a
yorkie and we also got a golden retriever not long after we adopted Brooklyn. At first, we were afraid she would be mean to other dogs and other people, but
we soon realized that she loves attention and loves interacting with others. After only a few months, Brooklyn was trained well enough to stay in our
house. She gets along great with our other 2 dogs, and our cat. She loves
riding in cars and has had quite a few adventures. She is a great member of our
family and a very loyal, charming, and hilarious companion. We love her and are
so glad she was able to become part of our lives.
Thanks so much guys!
-Stacie Jones
Winston (formerly Jack)
Just so you know, although Jack is a fine name, he is now known as
Winston. I have 2 favorite historical characters and I am a WWII
buff. It was either Patton or Winston and he's too sweet to be a
Patton...Thank you again so much! Hope you enjoy the pictures!
Doc (formerly Link)
Just wanted to give you a quick update on Doc. He is doing wonderfully. What a special little guy he is. He slept pretty well in his crate
last night and is taking a nap as I write this. Wyatt is getting used
to him and I'm sure in no time, they'll be inseperable. I think that
Doc is feeling very comfortable and I couldn't be happier.
Violet
We adopted Violet in November of 2008. She didn't have a name, but since she was so bashful, I thought (shrinking) Violet was appropriate. When she first came home, she was very submissive and fearful. She would not eat unless I fed her by hand and seemed so sad. With patience and love, she has become a wonderful companion. She is so gentle and has a gift for knowing when someone needs a cuddle or a sympathetic paw. She seems exceptionally fond of elderly people and we're in the process of getting her trained to become a therapy dog. Thank you so much for the opportunity to adopt such an amazing companion!
Harry
Adopted in December of 2008, We're kinda crazy about him :)
Buddy
Update on Joey, renamed Buddy. Doing great after surgery, he is currently being treated for heart worms but is doing better.
Mallie
I had been at your place for a long time... y'all had named me "Mallory" - and my new owners named me "Mallie"
Pete
In July of 2007 my husband just knew he wanted a Great Pyrenees. Why? I do not know. Since we already had 2 Huskies, a Beagle and an Aussie mix (all rescues) I could not figure it out. But one Friday I finally just told him that I was going to call the Humane Society and ask if they had one. I mean really, what were the odds? I procrastinated for an hour before finally calling and was told that someone had dropped off the very first one they ever had just an hour ago. He had been rescued from dodging cars and trucks on highway 45 in Guntown.The next day we ended up at the Humane Society. I tried desperately to talk Terry out of going. He said, "We are just going to look". Yeah, right. Famous last words.When I picked up Pete 5 days later he was so terrified of the car that I had to open both rear doors, climb into my back seat and coax him to follow me into the car.Fast forward 2 1/2 years. Pete was about 6 months old when we adopted him. Just an 80 pound puppy. He is now about 3, the age that a Pyr reaches maturity. He has grown into a 100+ pound puppy...lol Still lopes and plays and loves life. Our pack has grown and so has Pete. He is healthy and happy and our Big Dog and we are happy that fate dealt the hand the way it did.
Jazmine & Navin
We adopted our 2 angels after our 17, almost 18 year old twin kitties passed away. We named our shelter babies Jazmine and Navin. Both LOVE water and for the first few weeks, they would jump in the bath tub with me! They have brought so much joy to our lives and there is never a dull moment with them around! My husband and I love them dearly!
Thank YOU TLHS for saving them so they could be the additions to the family we needed!
Misty Welch
Maggie
I adopted Maggie, a dalmatian mix, from the shelter in the spring of 2007 when she was a year old. It was my first time volunteering at PetSmart. She was the my favorite dog that was brought to the event that day, so, with some begging with my mom, we took her home. Now she is three years old, and the smartest dog I've ever known. Within a week, she knew how to walk on a leash, sit, stay, lie down, shake, come, and roll over. I'm very thankful I adopted her, and I'm sure she is too.
Thanks again!
Paige
Molly
I'm sure you don't remember all the dogs that come through there, but I thought I would give you an update on our baby that we adopted last year. Her name was Annie and she was an 8 week old "border collie"
This is what Annie looks like today.
Her name is now Molly and she will be a year old this month. She is such a pretty dog. Very good temperment, well behaved, happy and loving. She doesn't look quite like what we had in mind, I think our Border Collie has alot of shepherd in her, but we couldn't love her anymore! Thank you!
Robbie Lynn Burns
Buddy and Bit
Dear all of the wonderful people at the Humane Society,
Thank you all so much for the amazingly awesome cats we adopted from you! Double Deuce and Little Bit, or more affectionally known as "Buddy" and "Bit" are doing very well and loving their new home!! They are both curled up on my computer desk beside each other as I type this letter! My husband and I consider ourselves very lucky and blessed to have been given such two happy, healthy kitties! Buddy is a total "Mama's boy" and loves to be by my side all of the time; Bit is a fiesty little girl who has her "Daddy" wrapped around her little paw! I have attached a couple of pictures of the babies for you to see just how much they have grown over the past few months! We love them very much and again, thank you for all that you do for these sweet creatures!! Should we ever decide to adopt again, we know exactly where to come!
Sincerely,
Trey and Lindsay Strider
Lucy
I adopted Lucy in February of 2007. I figured that since she had such a rough start in life, she deserved to be spoiled every day after! Lucy is very prissy, and hates to be woken up before 9:00 a.m. She also refuses to go on walks in the rain, and loves to watch college football! She is my canine equivalent and I love her to death!
Our family keeps growing!
Choco was in the shelter since Oct of 2008 - we brought her home to foster in Feb of 2009. This month we made it official and adopted her! She is so friendly and smart, already learned sit, lie down, and shake. I guess in a way we are "foster failures" since we didn't want to give her up, it was a good experience and we encourage everyone to try fostering!
We also brought home Niffy, she was a sick save, she needed a couple rounds of antibiotics to get over a cold and now she is doing great! TLHS staff do y'all recognize her? She looks like a different kitty now!
Thanks for allowing us to volunteer and support y'all so much. We are so glad to have found another two members to add to our family!
Emily M
Still doing GREAT!!
Hi, My name is William Fleming, I adopted my dog from you in late December of 2007. I just wanted to drop a line to let you know that we are doing GREAT!! His name was "TRAPPER" at the time, no offense but I changed it to “CLARK". This dog has brought me so much so much joy and again “Thank you" for bringing us together.
Jackson' the beloved pet saved at humane shelter
From the NEMS Daily Journal - Letters to the Editor Section: During the week of Nov. 24, 2008, my beloved black lab "Jackson" mysteriously disappeared. He has been a family pet for about 5 years. He belongs to my son Cody.
After calling the veterinarians in the area, the police, the school bus drivers, plus a road by road search, our dog was gone.
By March, I went on line to the Savannah, Tenn., Humane Society to check for a dog. I also checked at Tupelo/Lee Humane Society. I saw a dog I was interested in and called them. I had told Cody I would not get another black dog because they were too plentiful which makes finding them too hard. As Cody and I walked through the kennels, I saw a beautiful black lab. Our eyes met, I looked at Cody, and I walked on, refusing to look at it any longer. I left empty handed. On the way back home, Cody told me that I should have looked closer at the dog because he acted really strange. When I started to leave, he said the dog got up on his back feet and started moaning real loud as I left the area. I could not get that thought out of my mind.
When I got back home to Marietta, I called the humane society and questioned them about the black lab. They said they called him "Natchez" because he was found on the Natchez Trace. My home is about 2 miles from the Trace. I drove back to Tupelo the next morning. I had looked five months for my dog, and there he was in front of me.
Jackson is so happy to be at home once again; he went straight to his box, got his toy dog out, ran to see my husband, trying all the time to get in his lap.
If it had not been for the Tupelo/Lee Humane Society, my dog would have been lost forever.
Nancy Farrar
Marietta
Bella is awesome!!
This Is Bella. I adopted her in April of 2008 from you guys. She Is the best thing that has ever happened to me.
- Amanda W.
Another Puppy Mill Happy Ending!
We adopted a shih tzu from the Baretto puppy mill. When we first brought him home, he didn't understand love. When we petted him, he didn't know what to do. Now, he loves life and is spoiled. That's what dogs are for...spoiling. Thanks for bringing our baby to us. - Lisa Wood
Puppy Mill Thank You Note
A Very Special Thank You to Sheila Horton with "Have A Heart Horse Rescue" for fostering the nursing moms and babies for us that were seized from the Bareto Puppy Mill. She and her volunteer staff have given of their time to see that these animals would not have to suffer anymore while their babies grew up. They groomed , dewormed, treated , and socialized the moms and babies until it was time to be adopted. We understand the value of time and the need for money in working with the neglected, abused and homeless animals in our area. "Have A Heart Rescue" works with horses that have been abused, neglected and abandoned. They are a small 501(c)3 non-profit charity in need of a open stock trailer to transport the rescued horses to their recovery home.They also need donations of horse feed, hay, time and money. Anyone that would like to donate a stock trailer or other needs may contact Sheila at 871-5882. Also thank you to all the breed specific rescue groups that have helped to find forever homes for the remaining Heartworm Positive adult dogs at our shelter from the Bareto puppy mill. We know that rescues are an important partner to any shelter and we have made at lot of new friends along the way. They are hardworking dedicated volunteers who know their specific breed and want what is best for the animal. It has been a rewarding experience for us to see so many people who care for these animals.
Izzy and Nora
We adopted Izzy in August of 2007 when she was just a tiny baby beagle. Now she is a grown up JOY to our family. In August 2008 we lost our beloved 13 year old beagle, Ellen, to cancer. Izzy has been such a comfort to all of us and knowing that she knew Ellen helps the pain. She is such a part of our family now and we don't know what we would do with out her! She has the most wonderful smile and such a loving personality, our other dog Rosie and all 3 of our cats - Nora, Chester and Wyatt - get along with her and she just loves everyone.We also adopted Nora (mentioned above) from the shelter as a kitten! She is a Maine Coon Mix and we call her Miss Diva. She loves to swish her long furry tail and show it off. She is such a sweet heart and loves to “talk” to all of us on a daily basis. No matter where you are she wants to be there with you even if it is just hanging out. With out our local shelter Tupelo-Lee Humane Society we would have never met them. I volunteer regularly and commend them for their great work! Support your local shelter and you will find a friend (or possibly friends) for life, I know my family did!
Emily M.
Frazier
It has been several years since we adopted our baby, but I know people like to hear success stories. We adopted Frazier from the Humane Society in Tupelo on 4/1/00 & got to bring him home on 4/4/00. As you can see from his pics, he is one of the family. We had him before we had our daughter, so technically he was the first "child" He had a hard time adjusting to sharing the attention when she was born, but as you can see they are big buddies now. He is one of the sweetest, smartest dogs I have ever owned or seen for that matter. I strongly recommend adopting from the Humane Society. There are so many animals that need homes. We are so glad we adopted Frazier-we love him with all of our heart & spoil him every day. If you are looking for a pet, check out TLHS before you check anywhere else, you just might fall in love like we did.
Thank you,
Tammy Roberts
Tupelo, MS
Abby
Hi,
I wanted to write and tell you that we adopted a lab mix we named ‘Abby’ almost two years ago from the shelter. She had just given birth to a litter (which we never saw) but she still had milk and was very malnourished looking. It’s always hard to visit the shelter and see so many animals that want to be picked. There was something in those sad eyes of hers that really called out to me and my husband. We weren’t interested in a puppy and decided to take a chance on Abby. We actually were given a ‘discount’ on her because she was so thin and might not make it. Abby (or Girl-girl, as we called her for a while until we picked a name) has become a member of our family. She’s the most lovable dog. She goes with my husband, Robert, when he goes out riding horses and during a recent trip to Disney, he and the kids mentioned several times that they really missed her. My husband is even insisting that Abby be in our Christmas pictures this year. She’s just been a perfect fit for our family.
Thanks so much for giving Abby a temporary home at the shelter and for all you do for animals like her.
Thanks,
Heather
Heather Wood
Saltillo, MS
Paco
Hello,
Here are some pictures of our new member of the Boozer family. I just had to share this with all of you. He is the best friend we have ever had. He is so well mannered. He actually thinks he owns the back yard now. As you can see, he does not like anyone playing with his toys. He really enjoys swimming with the kids. Again thanks for all of your help.
Chris & Dana
Messages from the web!
**Thank you for the wonderful puppy I got last week. He is doing wonderful and already housebroke!!!!
**Thanks so much for the new puppy! Sugar, aka, Bobbette, is an absolutely wonderful, precious little soul! Thanks for taking such good care of her until she found us!
*** Hi!! My husband and I adopted a puppy either the last of Nov. 07' or the first of Dec 07'. our names are Kristi and Robert(Buddy) Campbell from New Albany. It was one of the Blue eyed husky mix that you guys had. I was gonna call him Tex, but it quickly changed to T-Bone, lol.He is a VERY healthy puppy now. I'm guessing around 5-6 months old and more loved than ever.
My husband and I adopted a puppy from ya'll about 2 years ago. This is what she looked like back then:
And now here she is pestering our other dog a couple days ago:
