Another Winnie Update!

Dave Quick sent us another update on Winnie, who was adopted from our shelter!

Time for another Winnie-Gram. Becky had been sick, and when I came to bed one evening last week, here is what I found. Winnie had taken over my side (she ALWAYS has to use pillow) and that was that. I ended up sleeping in the guest room. We couldn't have asked for a more wonderful dog... well, as long as this doesn't happen too often!

Wyatt Shows His Affection

Wyatt(Bruno) is doing wonderful! He is really getting big and his favorite place is running around at the barn. He is a very happy and loving dog not too mention very smart! Hope all his siblings are doing well too! - Jenny
(Pics taken about a month ago,,, he is even bigger now J )

Layla!

Jenna Anderson shared this update and picture with us!

My husband and I would like to thank you. We adopted Layla a few months ago. She is very happy in her new home! Thank you for your dedication to these animals that have little hope. You guys are truly lifesavers.

Update on Shallia!

Tracey Wojciechowski Neblett sent us an update on Shallia, one of the dogs she drove to a rescue in Wisconsin. Thanks Tracey!

Shallia was the beautiful white shepherd that was picked up as a stray. She was timid and fearful when she came in, but really started doing well at the shelter. From the Heart Rescue in Wisconsin (a new rescue that works with Rescue a German Shepherd-who rescued Madison) agreed to work with Shallia (now called Shay) and they are fostering her until she finds a forever home. She has five fenced acres to run in, gets along really well with the other dogs, is happy and having a really good time!

Gus and Ichabob!

Lisa Heegeman Rooney shared these pictures and an update with us!

These are our two Rooney kids from CCHS. Gus (aka Mo), black lab, we got as a young pup. He was in the last pen in the Puppy Room and he just melted our hearts. He has been the absolute BEST dog in the world. Then we came across Ichabob (aka Wes). Ike came in as a stray but through a... Read More funny chance of circumstances of being adopted twice from CCHS and then listed on Craigslist for free, he's now found his forever home with us. These two are the best of brothers. They go pretty much everywhere with me.

An update on Kit Kat!

Here is an update on one of Tracey's foster cats. She had all 3 of her foster cats adopted out in 3 consecutive days! Awesome!

Tracey,
Just wanted to send you an update on Kit Kat. She is doing great!! She is
such a good kitty. Thanks for rescuing her till we found her!!!! I attached
a picture of her for you. Thanks again.
Amanda and Craig

Another Success Story at Critterfest!

Here is another one of our pets that found a new home Saturday at Critterfest. Dolly is shown here with her new friend. We wish them both the best of luck!

Critterfest a Successful Day!

Lou finds his forever friend at Critterfest in Lafayette. Abby, a young husky mix, who was found as a stray was lucky enough to be adopted by Lou and his wife. Paw Pals volunteers felt fortunate to have four adoptions as a result of this off-site adoption. Three dogs and one cat now have a place of their own to call home.

Wiley is doing well in Canada!

This dog is living the good life in Canada with his buddy Finnagan. It's been a couple of months since the trip to Indiana to pick him up, and I would do it again. Such an affectionate dog with a lot of energy. Thanks again !

Peter LaFerte sent us this update from Windsor, Ontario. Our first update on Wiley had his name as Alex, but it was just after he had been adopted, and Peter must have thought he seemed more like a Wiley! Some of you may remember him as Mick when he was briefly at our shelter. Isn't this a great story?!

An update on Bailey!

Thank you to Ashlynn Davis for sharing a picture and an update on Bailey!

Hey CCHS! I just wanted to show you how much Bailey (formerly Athena) has grown. We adopted her back in August 2008 and she has probably added every bit of 20 lbs! Haha! We love her, thanks for finding us a dog that really fit us!

Lucky Leo!

Thank you to Angelica Ali Bell-Hill for sharing a picture and an update on Leo!

This is our dog Leo we adopted from the shelter in 2003 I believe. He is the best dog we have ever owned. So loyal and lovable. Extremely smart! We love our Leo....he has grown up with the kids and is just an all around great dog! Thanks again!

Chloe, formerly April, is in Heaven on Earth

Just wanted to provide you with an update and some photos of Chloe (formerly April). She is adjusting beautifully and it’s as though she has always been with us. She is very cuddle-y and sticks pretty close by to me and my husband. She loves to go on walks, to the bark park, for rides in the car, and to Puppy Playground. She’s charmed the clients at my office and someone always asks where she is if she doesn’t come with me for the day. Chloe loves her big brother (our other beautiful “baby”) and they play all the time…it is so sweet to watch them together!

Thank you so much for having rescued her; if you hadn’t, we would never have had the good fortune of adding her to our family. We can’t imagine being without her!

*Chloe was minutes away from being euthanized when Paw Pals was called to help save her. Thank God for everyone who came together to help this girl.

Gizmo Grateful to Have a New Home

The kids and I absolutely adore him. He is such a sweetie pie. He took to the house and the kids right away. He looks and sounds much better. I made an appointment for him to see our vet next week. I bought him some canned food and he has been eating and drinking without any problems. He is definitely a social eater as you mentioned. I'll post another update a little later. We love him!!! *Gizmo had an upper-respiratory infection/virus, but his family didn't let that stop them from giving this great boy a new home. He is expected to make a full recovery.

Winnie the Pooch!

Thanks to Dave Quick for sharing Winnie's picture and story with us!

Last Sept. we adopted Winnie, a Lab mix after losing our beloved Dalmatian named Disney. Disney was 13 and had battled congestive heart failure for several years. She passed away Aug. 25th, and by mid September, although still reeling from the loss,... I felt the need so strongly to give "someone" a new home... We are so blessed by Winnie... The grandkids adore her and she loves to romp with them and let them lavish her with love... She is beside me always, and will hardly let me go anywhere that she doesn't at least get to ride along. Here is a picture of Winnie playing with a treat before attacking it!

Big Read Dog Walk

Several people showed up on Saturday to walk their personal dogs or a shelter dog to help promote the Big Read sponsored by the Frankfort Public Library. The featured book for this year is "Marley and Me"- very appropriate for the humane society.

Sharing a Warm Spot

Cocoa and Milroy are both former residents of our Humane Society. We adopted Cocoa in the fall of 2004 and Milroy this past summer. They are both wonderful pets and we love them very much.

Being cute is hard work! I need a nap!

Thanks to Tyler Shoemaker for sharing Taser's story and picture with us!

I adopted "Taser", formerly Rena, in March of 2008. When I first saw her I fell in love with her. She was a beautiful puppy, and still is. However, she was extremely scared of people, I can only assume that before she was rescued she was abused. Today though, Taser, is one of the friendliest dogs I have ever seen. She will go up to anyone and will vie for as much attention as they will give her. She is also a very well behaved dog, she rarely barks, growls, and has never snapped or bitten anyone. Everytime Taser meets someone new, she is told that she is the cutest puppy ever. As I am typing this she is laying on the couch with her chin resting on my leg :-) There are more pics of her on my profile! Thanks CCHS!

This story and several others were recently shared with us on our Paw Pals page on Facebook. If you haven't visited it yet, please check it out. There is a link on the right side of this page to get you there. You can join the page as a fan, and invite your Facebook friends to join us too. Help us spread the word!

Greetings from Sam!

Thanks to Emily Nave for sharing this story and picture with us!

We adopted Sam (formerly "Shadow") from the Clinton County Humane Society in April of 2007. For reasons still unknown to me, Sam was on his third stay at the shelter and unab...le to find a permanent home. He joined our cat Savannah (formerly “April” adopted from CCHS in October 2006) and quickly became a loyal member of the family. Sam makes us laugh daily and appreciate the simple things in life – a roof overhead, food on the table (or in the bowl) and unconditional love. He’s definitely got a sense of humor and has taught us the importance of kindness and a second, or, third chance in life. Although we’ve since moved from the area, I check back every now and then on CCHS animals and activities. Many thanks to such a wonderful and caring staff – Sam and Savannah have found a forever family!

Another happy story!

Thanks to Alysha Metzinger for sharing this story and picture with us!

I adopted Oreo (Harpo) in July of 07. He was just a baby and he had the biggest feet I had ever seen on a 7 month old kitten. He grew to be a big boy! We have moved a couple times ...since I got him and he adjusted well with the moves. He is the biggest... cuddler ever. He sleeps next to me and only me every night and he is spoiled rotten. I would definitely adopt another kitten from the CCHS in a heartbeat.

Takin' it easy!

No one has sent any pictures to me lately, so here is an update on some of my shelter pets. This picture is kind of dark, but it shows from the left going clockwise, Kaya, Lacey, and Eliza. All 3 of them came from the Clinton County Humane Society. They were watching the Colts/Dolphins game, and didn't seem too interested in either team. They do look comfortable though, don't they?

Paw Pals Saves Many Lives Including Gracie's Life

Just wanted to thank you again for Gracie – almost 7 months later, she’s become an integral part of our family and enjoys being an extremely spoiled cat. I thought you’d enjoy this picture – she and Chandler have become very close – and she does things with him (like lay like she’s doing in this picture) that she won’t do with others. She’s really enjoyed being out on the screened in porch over the summer to watch birds and chase bugs. She goes in and out of the house all day long…. And you can see that she’s not too happy about the chilly morning temperatures that have now set in….

*Gracie was placed in foster care when she started getting an upper-respiratory infection. Paw Pals paid for all her medications until she was well enough to be adopted.

Cool new show this fall!

Wouldn't it be neat if we could have a group like this in our area?!

A note from Mick's new home in Canada!

Well, what can I say. It was a very long drive to pick up this pup, but well worth it. I have changed his name to Alex and he seems to like it. He was great in the car even though it was a very long ride from Frankfort to Windsor, Ontario (12 hour round trip). Alex seems to be adjusting well with his new friend Finnagan. The first night back he found the pool by running across the solar blanket. No harm done, but now he is aware of it. I would like to thank the Clinton County Humane Society for waiting for me to arrive. I rolled into town at 6pm and they close at 4pm.
I have been sleep deprived by this dog, but now he seems to be doing fine, playing ball and all those puppy things. Thanks so much, eh !

Dog Day Afternoon in Carmel

Even though we didn't have any adoptions, the dogs enjoyed the attention they received today. Right-Jimmie enjoys Tracey's lap. Below- Katie spends some quality time with Lou Ann.

Left, Brownie takes a well-deserved nap after begging for money! Above, Cody is definitely the crowd pleaser at this event!

Our Second Adoption to Canada

Mick, a young border collie/Aussie mix, only had to wait a little over a week to find his new forever home thanks to petfinder! His new owner drove from Ontario on Saturday to adopt Mick after seeing him on our website. Mick reminded him of his dog who recently passed away. It was love at first sight. Mick was giving him kisses and jumped right in his car which is a good thing with his long trip home. His new owner promised to send photos once Mick gets settled in Ontario.

Going the Extra Mile!

These two lucky dogs were rescued over the weekend! One of our dedicated volunteers contacted the rescues to see if they would help, made arrangements when they were accepted, then proceeded to drive ll hours round trip to deliver them to their destinations. Eden (left) went to Australian Cattle Dog Rescue of Illinois in Joliet, and Shailla (right) went to Rescue A German Shepherd (RAGS) in Hales Corners, Wisconsin. Our volunteer gets embarassed when people fuss over her efforts, so I won't name her. She just needs to know that we appreciate her very much! She has already made several trips like these, and thinks nothing of it. Thanks again Ms. Anonymous!

Marlo and Spencer Hanging Out Together!

Some of you might remember Marlo, the beautiful collie mix, who ended up at the Clinton County Humane Society as a stray last April. Well, boy did she hit the jackpot with her new family! Marlo was adopted at an off-site adoption event at the Carmel PetsMart in May. Here's an update from her Mom:

"Marlo is doing great, we just love her. It is so nice to have a dog that gets along with every other dog she meets. We found she doesn't like storms and likes to chew on things she shouldn't some times, like my favorite pair of shoes. She is learning and the few things she needs improvement on are no comparison to how much joy she brings us and how many things she doesn't need training on. Thank you for helping to make her a part of our lives."

Update on Ellie!

Hi! Just wanted to give you an update on Ellie. We adopted her in April and she is the best dog I have ever had! She is so smart, she has learned many tricks without much effort from me to train her. She can sit, shake, lay, roll over, play dead, high-5, beg, catch, fetch, put her toys away, and much more. She is so eager to learn and to please us. She is great, and we absolutely do not know what we would do if she was not a member of our family. I want to thank you all so much for what you do for these animals, and I hope that our happy story inspires others to help!
Thank You,
Lauren

Click on this link to see the first update we did on Ellie -
http://pawpalsofcchs.blogspot.com/2009/04/ellies-new-home.html

Donnie Earns His Canine Good Citizen Award!

Donnie, a collie/retriever mix, is one shelter dog who has stolen the hearts of everyone he meets. His foster parents, Mick and Kendra, have been working with him on basic obedience commands and manners. This evening Donnie passed the test for a Canine Good Citizen! Donnie looks rather proud of himself in the picture, don't you think? Donnie is still looking for his forever home so please consider this boy for your next four-legged family member.

Sophie's Big Day!

Here is a picture of Sophie and her new family! She was adopted at the Carmel PetSmart today. Sophie came to our shelter as a stray with pups that were less than a week old. A couple of our volunteers, Rob and Tami, took them all in as fosters until the pups were old enough to be adopted. The pups went quickly. Sophie had to wait about a month until these nice people came along! You can't see it all in the picture, but the cart is loaded with new supplies for Sophie! Thanks to Sophie's new family for giving her the home she deserves!

Offsite at the Carmel PetSmart

Here are a few pictures from our offsite adoption at the Carmel PetSmart today. Clockwise from the top left: Jimmie had a nice day out! Sophie with her new mom! Peggy, the wonderful lady who has rescued many cats from our shelter! This is the first time Major was calm all day!

It was a long day, and it looked like we weren't going to have any success until the last hour. Sophie found a home! We still took 7 other dogs back home, but they had a good day out of the shelter or their foster homes, and there was some interest in several of them that may pan out later. It would be nice if we could do these events more often, but they take a lot of work and time. If any of you are interested in helping with future events, let us know. We'd be happy to have you join us!

Madison's Road Trip to Wisconsin!

Some of you may remember Madison. She was brought to the shelter as a stray. She was very scared, but she quickly became a favorite of some of the volunteers. Once she warmed up to you, she was very gentle and loyal. It was obvious that she had been a loved pet, but for some reason, she was never claimed. One of our volunteers, Tracey, searched for rescues that might take her. She found a German Shepherd rescue that wanted her. Just one catch. It was in Wisconsin! Tracey doesn't let things like this phase her and immediately made plans to drive Madison to the rescue. She made an appointment at the vet to make sure Madison had the proper shots to make the trip, and then they were both ready to go. Tracey's dad joined them along the way to keep them company. Tracey spent parts of Friday, Saturday, and early Sunday making the trip to Wisconsin and back. She still managed to show up at the shelter Sunday afternoon to help walk dogs for several hours! Now that's dedication! Thanks Tracey! We appreciate all you do to help our pets at the shelter!

Volunteers Make Dogs More Adoptable

Kendra has been working as a volunteer with several of our dogs at the shelter to make them more adoptable. In just a couple of sessions, she was able to teach Harley several basic commands using the clicker method and a few treats. It's dedication from people like Kendra that help our homeless animals find families to love.

The Starfish Story

Nearly everyone has already heard the Starfish Story in some form. I'm posting it because it sounds a lot like what we're trying to do sometimes. We often think we don't have enough money, time, volunteers, foster homes, etc. and we wonder if we're making a difference. Any time you feel that way, just read the story below and remember, we made a difference for that one!


One day a man was walking along the seashore. He noticed that during the night many seashells and starfish had washed upon the beach. Thoroughly enjoying the morning sun and cool sea air, the man walked for miles.

As he strolled along, he noticed a small figure dancing in the distance. It made him chuckle to think of someone celebrating life in such an uninhibited way. As he drew closer, however, it became apparent that the figure was not dancing. Instead, she seemed to be repeatedly performing some ritual.

He drew nearer still and noticed that the small figure was a child. She was methodically picking up starfish and tossing them into the surf. He paused for a moment, puzzled, then asked, "Why are you throwing these starfish?"

"It's high tide," she replied, "If I leave them on the beach, the sun will soon dry them and they will die. I am throwing them into the ocean so they can live." The man considered her actions, impressed with the child's thoughtfulness. Then he motioned up and down the miles of the beach. "There must be thousands of starfish along here," he said, "you cannot possibly make a difference."

The young girl stopped. Her face darkened. She chewed thoughtfully on her lower lip, "You're probably right," she said softly. She looked down at the sand. Then she leaned over, carefully picked up another starfish, pulled back and arched it gently into the sea.

With a tone of gentle defiance, she said, "But I made a difference for that one."

Foster Spotlight - Dyno! (Now Adopted!)

Some of you may remember Dyno from the shelter a couple of weeks ago. He was surrendered by his owners. He was frightened and confused, and didn't know why he was left there. He was starting to show some aggressive behavior, and some of the staff and volunteers were a little afraid of him. They just didn't understand him. Luckily, a couple of our volunteers who are familiar with Huskies took an interest in him. They visited him a couple of times at the shelter to work with him. Dyno took to them right away. He still wasn't doing too well around anyone else and was in danger of being euthanized, so they offered to take him home as a foster. This was the big break Dyno needed! In this video you can see just how happy he is and how far he has come! He is thriving in his foster home and is waiting for just the right family to adopt him. His next home will need to be forever, so his foster parents are making every effort to make sure any possible adopters understand the needs of a Husky. Thank you to Mick and Kendra for helping this guy out! This is another example of how important fostering can be.

Dyno has now been adopted! We will keep you posted on how he's doing in his new home as we get updates.

Three Lucky Dogs!

Many of our regular readers will see some familiar faces here. Meet Sugar, Max, and Milroy. All three of these wonderful dogs were fosters that ended up being adopted by their foster family. Sometimes the fosters just become such a part of the family, they are hard to give up. Sugar is a Shar-pei mix who ended up at the shelter when her owners couldn't take care of her.
After trying to find her a home, her foster family decided she was staying with them. That was more than a year ago. Recently, that same family brought home Max, a beautiful 9 year old Yellow Lab, who was surrendered by his owner. Max was extremely depressed in the shelter and wasn't eating well. Lou Ann took him home to foster and fell in love. He also joined the family. When Milroy, the 9 or 10 year old Beagle came to the shelter as a stray, Lou Ann came to the rescue again. A Beagle rescue had agreed to take Milroy, but Lou Ann and her husband fell in love with him before that could happen. As you can see from the pictures, these 3 lucky pups have it made! Max likes to twirl before he comes into the house. He's probably just trying to express his joy and appreciation for his family. Milroy had to try out every dog bed before deciding on just the right one. He also greets the family with a happy bark when they come home. Even Sugar, who is sometimes choosy about who she gets along with, seems to have taken to these boys.

Fostering is such a rewarding experience. These 3 may have never made it out of the shelter and into a loving family without a foster home willing to give them a chance. Their faces say it all. They appreciate every day with their new family. Thank you to Lou Ann and Denny for being such a loyal foster family for the many great animals at the shelter.