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From
the Beginning
The First Few Days of the Rescue and
Initial Care for the Rescued Dogs
Thanking our Generous Donors and
the People Behind the Scenes
The Dogs and Adoptions and Their New Families
page 1,
page 2,
page 3
A Peek into Foster Care Pups and
Next Steps - "One Dog at a Time"
Their New Families -- Love at Last!
(Adoption Photos and Stories continued on the
next page)
The first six of the Chihuahuas
rescued two weeks ago from a uninhabitable house went to their new homes on
Thursday, August 6. It was a party -- a celebration for the "re-birth"
of these wonderful little dogs that truly deserve a second chance at
happiness. Guests enjoyed cake and sparkling grape juice
served in champagne glasses.
The new adoptive families had the honor of blowing out the candles.
The first six adopted dogs
and their new families, from left, Jennifer Knight of Allen Park
with
Bella, Alita McIntosh of Southfield with Miko, Tina Wiggins of Detroit with
Precious Love, Jerry and Kim Ankofski with Matador or Mattie, Phuong Nguy of
Royal Oak with Som, and Margaret Cybulski of Garden City with Amuni.
Each dog received a boxed Certificate of Adoption complete with their photo and paw print, a new carrier with a handmade puppy bed, and a pink gift bag filled with treats and their paperwork.
Som eagerly awaits his new home.
The celebration was attended by Dearborn Mayor O'Reilly and City Council members Nancy Hubbard, George Darany, Mark Shooshanian, and Doug Thomas.
It was also attended by several members of the media to whom we will remain
ever grateful for assisting us in getting funds and homes for these
wonderful dogs. Friends Executive Director, Elaine Greene handed the
dogs to their new families.
Meet the "First Six"
Jennifer Knight holds Bella
Alita McIntosh holds Miko
Tina Wiggins holds Precious Love
Jerry and Kim Ankofski with Mayor O'Reilly as he holds Matador or Matti
Phuong Nguy holds Som (Som means three in Cantonese -
this is the little three legged dog previously named Cassidy)
Margaret Cybulski holds Amuni
(name means "Let's go" in Sicilian)
Everyone, including the dogs, did beautifully given all the attention!
Dearborn Press and Guide Newspapers writer. Sean Delaney. and photographer, Millard Berry, talk with Friends Public Relations Director Sandy Boulton.
The WDIV truck seemed to have a reserved parking spot and we were happy to give it to them!
Mayor O'Reilly holds Matador
Dearborn Mayor Jack O'Reilly, who attended Thursday's adoption event, praised the hard work of the Shelter staff and the compassion of its many volunteers.
"This is an extraordinary thing, and none of it would have been possible without the dedicated and compassionate people involved," he said. "We are truly blessed in Dearborn to have this relationship with the Dearborn Animal Shelter and its volunteers, who have proven that they're ready to take on any challenge."
Excerpt from:
Six rescued Chihuahuas get new homes
PUBLISHED: August 9, 2009
Friends Shelter Manager Heather Mehi gives Miko a best wishes kiss. It was two weeks to the day that Heather rescued Miko from the house.
Friends Staff members Danielle and Brandi look on with joyful pride (and
stand ready to get the adoption contracts signed). Brandi was one of
the rescuers inside the house and Danielle ran the shelter as the dogs were
brought in.
Just one example of the amazing teamwork demonstrated by the entire
community for these dogs -- this is a representative from PetCo and also one
from PETSMART (coincidentally, a long time Friends volunteer).
Next Steps
Given the joy of this day, it is easy to forget that the little pup shown at
left shows the condition most of the dogs were in when they were rescued --
at a minimum, thin and afraid. The dogs that went home this first day
were among the first to become socialized and healthy. The adoptors
were selected from among the first of the applications submitted.
This process will continue. Approximately 40 more dogs are now ready to go home and an equal number of approved applicants will be contacted over the next two weeks to come meet their new family member. Some of the dogs have special needs and will need to be on medication the rest of their lives. Some people who filed adoption applications indicated that they are willing to take and care for special needs dogs. It will be an ongoing preparation and matching process until every rescued dog has a new home.
We hope to take a photo of every adoption and share them with you here - so
please check back.
Please remember that we have many other wonderful adoptable pets waiting
for their new loving home too!
Check them out..
Jerry and Kim Ankofski of Dearborn were kind enough to allow our Petparazzi, Ed Serecky to follow them home to capture Matador's first moments in his new home.
First look! Oh boy!!
(pulling into the driveway)
(Feet) Touch down!
The leash is off and the joy is on!
Yippee, more new family members!
This is the life!!
We wish you the all the very best
of everything Mattie!
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