photos of Rex and Lassie

Happy Tail

Two years ago, I saw Rex's (Chiweenie) picture in an online newsletter on the Monday after a Canine First Aid class. I fell in love and my husband went to see him. Imagine our surprise when the people who run the shelter turned out to be the people who had been in our class. It was fate! Rex has been a delight and joy. He speaks to me (my husband says he barks - but it is always telling me something!) He is my little hunter - he caught 22 mice when we were overrun the first summer he was with us. We are confident we are protected! The other 4 dogs just let him do all the work.

I finally was able to show my appreciation by volunteering at AAR starting late last summer. In February, A small gray old man appeared in one of the kennels in the small dog area, and when I saw him it was love at first sight! Lassie (don't ask!), formerly Dusty, had been found living under a house. I am sure they thought he was a possum. He has only four teeth. When he holds his ears back he looks like Rizzo from the Muppets (or a meerkat). When I met him he weighed less than 3 pounds, he now weighs 7.5 and is at a good weight. He is a lover. He licks me face when he needs to out, when he's happy, when he's hungry - he just licks. But then he politely dries my face with his neck. Sweet. He is just getting integrated with the family, but no one objects, no one is marking (as they did when Rex came) and he and Rex do a lot together. Still does not know how to play, but that will come. I will spoil them all for the rest of their lives.

Thank you AAR!!!

Cheech formerly Junior

What a wonderful temperament he has!! He loves everything and everyone; we could not be happier with him!!

Big Ben

I adopted Big Ben,mixed German Shepard, a month and 1/2 ago. He is already a loyal pet. My 4 year old son plays with him and he gets along with my 9 year old mix lab.
He's sweet, playful and loves hugs! I am really happy that we have Big Ben.

Skooter formerly Billy

Nearly two years ago, we were looking for a puppy. We spent hours searching on PetFinder.com and visiting animal shelters. Then on my birthday, we visited AAR. We looked at 4 different puppies, but Skooter gave us the look and our search was over.

Skooter ls a charmer, although he is still working on charming our 3 cats. He uses his 5 tricks (sit, shake, lay down, roll over, and the cutest high-five) to charm people. When he isn't being cute, he loves to go on walks. He gets super excited when it is time to take his daily walk. He runs to the closet where I keep his leash and bounces up and down. If I am not quick enough, he barks at me to encourage me to hurry up. He loves to chase the cats and play ball. When he finally runs out of energy, he puts himself to bed in his cage. All we have to say is "Sleepy dog".

Thank you to AAR for being his caregivers for the 3 months of his life. He is now in his forever home!

Kristin

Millie (aka Winnie)

To everyone at AAR,

I've had Millie in my house for about 2 months now, and I don't know how I ever lived without her! She is just the sweetest and most entertaining dog. It didn't take her long to claim her chair and her favorite spots to snooze. And yes, she was sleeping in my bed after the first two nights! Millie absolutely loves toys; the more fuzz to tear out, the better! She really loves going on walks, playing fetch with her rubber 'stick' in the backyard, learning tricks (high-five being her favorite) and giving big kisses, whether your prepared for them or not! I just wanted to say thanks to all of the volunteers at AAR for giving me a chance to find this amazing girl and spoil her rotten, just like she deserves! Thanks again!

Erin Mitchell

Chip

Dear AAR:

Chip has settled in beautifully to his new home in Atascosita! He has a sister - Mandy, a 11 year old Blue Heeler (her picture is the last one) and she is showing him all the ropes at home...how to sleep in bed with us, how to treat their brother Leo (our 10 year old inside cat) how to sit, stay and go outside for the right things to do for treats - and how to chew Dingos! He loves all the new flavors of Dingos!

Chip has become the children of the neighborhood's new ambassador when we go on walks - he thinks that he is the Mayor. Loves a pet from everyone. He also loves water; loves to chase the sprinklers when they come on.

Chip is an absolute joy; so bright, active and loves attention and snuggles - we are so blessed to have found him with you. Thank you, thank you for taking such great care of him until we found him for our family!

Love,

Sterlin and Kris Ibrom
Mandy, Leo and Chip!