Tilly (Pit Bull Mix)We adopted Tilly in the summer of 2019 from a local rescue. She was actually at a different rescue in California, so she was transported up here for us to foster with the option to adopt.
Paco (Poodle-Bichon-Mix)My 16 year old son went to El Salvador and very excitedly told me he was bringing back a dog from San Salvador. I told him no way! I'm not a dog person.' Then I saw his photo and I fell in love instantly. Of course Paco is now my dog, my little 25 pound angel, who has rescued me (not the other way!). I can't even imagine life without him. He has truly saved my life.
Jax (Pit Bull)He is a rescue. I have to take time for a ride around the block or he will sit in the truck and won't get out. He put himself there in the picture.
Isaac (St. Bernard)I rescued Isaac a year and a half ago. We have bonded in a way that I have never experienced with an animal before. He is gentle, loving, and very devoted. Isaac loves to give a paw and nudge you when he wants to be petted. He also loves to roll around and sleep in piles of leaves!
Mommy's Little HelperMy cat Fuzzy follows me around whatever I'm doing. Today I was caught up with baking until I heard sounds in my spice cabinet and sure enough, check out who somehow got onto the spice shelf!
O'Malley (Orange Tabby)I rescued him at the Orange County Animal Shelter in Orlando, Fl. 3 yrs ago.
Louis (Ragdoll)I found Louis wandering around my parents' neighborhood, scared and dirty. He hid in the bushes for hours while I tried to coax him out with food and water. When he finally came out he immediately let me pick him up and cuddle him, he's such a sweet and affectionate boy! Since my parents were planning to call animal control I took him home.
Rhea (Mixed Breed)I was totally alone here in PA. All my family lives out of state. I saw my girl's picture on a rescue group's site, and I felt like she was calling to me to be her mum. The rest is history.'
Bradley (Persian)I got him 2 years ago from a breeder. I usually only get rescue animals, but Bradley was a special case. His breeder was trying to breed a specific color of Persian, white fur with silver tips. Bradley was a dud and the breeder obviously didn't like him. He kept him locked in a room by himself and wouldn't let him around the other kitties.
Ollie (Domestic Short Hair)I adopted him from someone who after having him 12 years decided he was "too shy", and had threatened to drop him off at the pound.
Brookelynn (Rottweiler)My husband always said, he picked her out of a box as a puppy! She's so regal, but can be such a goofball too! Here she is, shaking off after swimming!
Abby (Terra-Poo)When she was 6 months old, we adopted her from a private rescue shelter. She picked us! She likes to go for long walks. We walk a mile a day, and she always finds something interesting to smell. She loves playing with the our cat too.
Baby Boy (Norwegian Forest)In September of 2009 we had a litter of 7 kittens. Everyone wanted him, but he wouldn't let anyone take him he wanted to stay with us.
Gaia (Tabby)I am kitten-sitting for my son. He got her and her brother from a friend who rescues strays. She likes to play, sleep, eat, play with her brother and sister dogs, and twin brother kitten, Atlas.
Kisses (Guinea Pig)We adopted Kisses from a shelter in 2012 with her mate Ginger. Ginger sadly passed away a few years ago, so we got her a friend named Lady. She loves free ranging, playing with her best friend Lady, eating grass at the park, jumping on top her house, and eating lettuce.
Olivia (Siamese Mix)I adopted Olivia and her sister, Emmie, in 2008 from Volunteer Service for Animals (VSA) in Naples. Their website is a great way to find your new "best friend"! Bringing two into your home provides them comfort and companionship.
Sapphire (Mixed Breed)We found her outside of our house last year (2018). She loves to play with her catnip mouse toy.
Sweetie Pie (Domestic Shorthair)I adopted him from the SPCA a year ago. He always sits in what I would call a very unusual position.
Wallace (Kitten)Our daughter was on her way to our house, on I-40 near Wallace, when she saw this little kitten under the overpass. Every time a car would pass, he would run around in circles. Being the loving person that she is, she could not leave him there. She had to stop and pick him up. The kitten was howling it was so terrified. It took a while to get him settled down. She gave him some water and he went fast asleep and slept the rest of the way.
Bindi (Chihuahua)I got my Bindi when she was 4 months old. She was a rescue. Bindi loves going for walks, and she enjoys traveling with me wherever I go. She loves meeting people and especially loves ladies and babies.
Peekaboo Annie (Domestic Shorthair)When my daughter comes home to visit she gets lots of love and attention from our cat Annie. This time when she prepared to go home she found Annie stowed away and waiting for her inside her backpack. We all laughed! We all just thought she was so adorable I had to share this!
Watcha doin? (Fuzzy)I have to laugh at my little cat Baby (aka Fuzzy). I can't do any project without her wanting to be involved. This was her latest....while I was cleaning out my cabinet. She always makes me laugh! Are your cats this nosy too?
Pepper (Timneh African Grey)I got this bird on Craigslist from a lady who was opening up a daycare in her house and could not have little Pepper anymore. Although she does not say a word she does plenty of sound effects.
Skipper (Belgian Shepherd Groenendael)Skipper watches over my elderly mother and attracts my attention if he is concerned about her. She often drops her book or other objects, and he will pick them up from the floor and place the item gently back on her lap. He is a real asset to me and a constant companion, and as Mum lives with us he is without a doubt a very useful friend to have in her times of need.
Petie (Senegal Parrot)I got Petite from a co-worker who's girlfriend did not want him, in 2005. I trim little Peties flight feathers to keep them safe and as you can see by the picture he decided to fly anyway. He likes to chew on things and tear them up sometimes. I think he's part beaver. And he likes to be loved on.
Henry (Siamese Mix)His middle name is 'Skippyjon, based on a children's' book series (Skippyjon Jones). It is about a naughty but curious, sweet Siamese kitten who pretends to be a great sword fighting Chihuahua. He is mistaken for this dog breed because his ears are too big for his body!'
Sophia (Saint Bernard)I got her for Christmas in 2013. She loves to say hey to the mailman that is extremely scared of her lol. She's the nicest dog ever, just a little protective over her fam.
Echo (Husky)I got Echo as a Valentine's Day gift for my husband in 2016. A friend of mine had a litter of puppies that needed homes so I surprised him with going and picking her out.
Cricket (Chihuahua)I kept her from a litter that my other dogs had. She was the little runt baby. She loves to be around my neck in her fleece bag that I made for her.
Tinkerbelle (Syrian Hamster)While shopping at a local pet supply store for my dog and two cats, I decided to look around and discovered the small pet section. I had recently lost the second in a pair of male gerbils, and I missed caring for them. Although I was still grieving that loss I decided to adopt a hamster.
Gidget and Numi Share a Quiet MomentI was pet sitting for my daughter's dog, Gidget. Our cat Numi, spent a day and a half trying to get Gidget to play with him. After lots of rubbing and head bumping he resorted to sharing her crate as a last ditch effort.
Petey And Marla (Boxer Mix)Petey was a gift to me from my friend in PA back in August. My niece fell in love with him, and when Petey's mom had another litter a few months ago, I arranged to give her one as a gift. They are the best of pals.
Buddy (Miniature Dachshund)Buddy is a 7 years old Miniature Dachshund. His birthday is March 7. We got him from a breeder at 8 weeks old. I traveled 300 miles to get him and he's been worth each and every mile, and then some!
Peppermint Patty (Domestic Shorthair)Peppermint Patty is 5 years young. She is a domestic short hair, black and white, beauty and full of the devil. I saw her on the internet at a local rescue in Smyrna, DE.
Abby (Cockapoo)Abby is 3. She is a Cockapoo. We rescued Abby from a horrible pet store in November of 07. She loves to play with her toys and her boy, well, our son (almost 1) but she is his trusty sidekick.
Bailey (American Bulldog)Bailey is 6. She is a Pure Bread American Bulldog. I got her 4 years ago, from a friend who recently passed away. She likes car rides, loves to play in her baby pool in the summer time. She likes to chill-lax in the sun rays that come into the house.
Oolong (Tuxedo Cat)Oolong is 5 years old and a Tuxedo cat. He is a rescue. He goes by many nicknames including Ooober and Dorka-Orca.
Tootsie (Tortie Cat)Tootsie is a 4 month old Tortie Cat. I heard a constant "mew mew mew" and couldn't help but follow the cries to see where it was coming from. I think she was about a month old when I found her in a cold parking lot hiding under a car.
Oreo (Siberian Husky)This is Oreo, aka Cookie Monster, a 4 year old Siberian Husky. She's a rescue that was found running the streets at approximately 6 months old
Bebe (American Staffordshire Terrier...Bebe is 8 years old. She is a American Staffordshire Terrier Mix (Amstaff). Bebe was found in a dumpster by my friend's son when she was approx 4-5 weeks old.
Suzie (Bullmastiff)Suzie is a three year old Bullmastiff. She likes to run with me. She was absolutely the best friend I ever had.
Big Bear (Chow Lab Mix)Big Bear is 4 years old. Bear is a mixed breed of chow chow and black lab. Bear adopted us 3 years ago. He was allowed to run loose, and became our porch watcher. When his family moved, we invited him to join our family.
In Memory of Tessa (Yorkshire Terrier)Tessa was 13 years old and a Yorkie. I got my Tessa when my other Yorkie had a litter 13 years ago. She would like to go for walks and play with her toys.
Finn (Persian)Finn is a one and a half year old Persian. A friend of my son's had a litter and Finn was the runt! Finn likes to run and skid, be chased, play with our other cat who detests her. . .
Max (Bichon Frise)Max is a 2-3 year old Bichon Frise that I adopted from the Humane Society of Rome, NY on September 1, 2009. Max likes to run around the house. He is the sweetest Bichon you'll ever meet! He loves to be held, and can't wait to greet you at the door when you come home!
Duke (Boxer Hound Mix)Duke is a 10 month old Boxer/Hound mix. We got him from a guy my husband worked with. He loves to play with his buddy Eddie our other dog.
Lazlo (Terrier Mix)Lazlo is a one and a half year old Jack Russell Terrier/Bull Terrier. We have had him since May. We found him through an ad on Craigslist.com about adoptions at a local Petsmart.
Tiki (Mackerel Tabby)Tiki the cat is approx. 1 year old. He is a Mackerel Tabby. Tiki was a stray kitten who popped out of the bushes and followed us while we were walking our dogs! I fell in love immediately.
Sarah Ann (Pekingese/Pomeranian)Sarah Ann is 5 years old. She is a Pekingese/Pomeranian. A sweet couple in Tennessee gave her to us, it only cost us gas money, what a wonderful gift! She's a good girl who loves to go for long walks, she loves to play with her playmate Vinnie who is a Dachshund.
Ginger (Pekingese)Ginger is 3 lovely years. She is a Pekingese, she's so perfect! She was adopted from the Myrtle Beach Shelter. She was 9 months old at the time.
Poca Una (Cojack)Poca Una is 1 year old. She is a Cojack. I got him from a young man being deployed. She likes to chase lizards with her daddy. She is the greatest dog ever, she has so much energy and so much love, She has stolen our hearts.
Baylei (Lab Terrier Mix)Baylei is a 14 week old dog. I'm not really sure, but I think she is a mini Lab and Jack Russel terrier. I got her on September 12, 2009. Baylei likes to play with the cats and play with us, she is so cute.
Ziggy (Abyssinian)Ziggy is a 15 and a half years old Abyssinian! I got Ziggy in 1994. He's been a close friend and special cat in my life ever since. He loves to sit beside me when I practice the piano!
Sylvia (Bull Mastiff)Sylvia is 6 week old Bull Mastiff. I raised Bull Mastiff puppies until it got too hard to let them go. Sylvia likes to sleep.
Lucy Loo (Shih Tzu - Papillion Mix)Lucy Loo is 10 month old Shih Tzu/Papillion mix. When she was 8 weeks old I got her off Craigslist. She likes climbing! She's on the table, on the room dividers, on the banister, on the recliners, on the back of the couch.
Cuddles (Golden Retriever)Cuddles is 3 month old Golden Retriever. She was a pup from my dog's litter that I decided to keep. She loves to play with socks and run and rip around the house! She loves to tease her older aunt lab mix, Lucky, with it.
Kortney's Puppies (Shih-Tzu)Kortney's Puppies are 8 weeks old! Their mama Kortney is 5. They are Shih-Tzus. Kortney was a puppy of my original Shih-Tzu, Kallie. They like to roll over and let me pet their tummy before they will do anything for me!
China Girl (Domestic Shorthair)China Girl is a 16 year old Domestic short hair cat. I obtained China Girl 14 years ago as a rescue. Her former owner was moving and unable to take her. China Girl was suppose to be put to sleep the day I got her.
Beau (Lab/Rottweiler)Beau is 12 weeks old. She is a Lab cross rottweiler. I found an advertisement on the net when she was 8 weeks old. She likes to sleep and chew on socks and paper. She also likes lots of food!
Baxter (Beagle)Baxter is 5 year old Beagle. Baxter was a give away. He likes to run laps in the backyard. Baxter loves his walks and cries if he doesn't get to go.
Kechi (TerriPoo?)Kechi is seven year old Wire Haired Terrier mixed with Poodle, the breeder called him a TerriPoo, but the city called him a Border Terrier on the licensing paperwork. I got this guy from a lady that lives in El Paso. I guess she has a couple of TerriPoos and breeds them.
Ranger (Min Pin)Ranger is a 10 year old Miniature Doberman Pincher (Min Pin). He got us about 3 months ago. He belonged to a friend of ours who didn't take proper care of him. I guess Ranger decided he wanted structure in his life, so he jumped into the car and refused to get out.
Zeus (Shih Tzu)Zeus is a three year old Shih-tzu. A gift to my daughter from her father and I, and we brought him home when he was about three months old. Zeus loves to play with our cat, Panda Bear.
Nikki (Chow Chow/Golden Retriever)Nikki is 12 years old 5 months old. My dog is a mix of Chow Chow and Golden Retriever. i adopted my Nikki at the north shore animal shelter 12 years ago. She likes to take walks on the beach, hiking and playing with her toys.
Squeeky (Schnauzer/Terrier)Squeeky is approximately 18 months old. He is Schnauzer/Terrier mix. We adopted Squeeky from Miss Linda's Dogs for Adoption at the end of August. Someone had left him on the steps of a rescue foster home.
Checkers (Tuxedo Cat)Checkers is a three year old Tuxedo cat. She adopted us when she decided she liked our backyard better than her previous owners, our neighbors. She likes to roll in the dirt and chase birds. Checkers is the most well-behaved cat I've ever owned.
Busa (Staffordshire Boxer)Busa (said "booser" named after the Hayabusa motorbike) is a 20 months old Staff Boxer cross. I got him one week before Christmas 2008. My son turned up at 11pm, told me to shut my eyes and open my hand for my present, then dropped Busa into my hands.
Azazel (Canadian Ferret)Azazel is a one and a half year old Canadian Ferret. I purchased Azazel for Christmas, 2007. Azazel likes to play with our younger ferret Boba and pick on the Kitty.
Trixie (Pug)Trixie is a two year old Pug. After much research into the perfect dog for children (young and old alike) that could handle apartment to farm lifestyle we found Trixie from a local breeder in the area of FL where we were living at the time.
Ikwezen (Pomeranian)Ikwezen is a 1 1/2 year old Pomeranian. We rescued her when she was just handed over to a person who can't take of her kids nor an animal. This person left Ikwezen (means little girl in Ojibwe) outside all night with no shelter because the step mom won't allow dogs in the house.
Joey (Boxer/Beagle)Joey is 7 years old. We were told when we adopted him that he was a Boxer/Beagle mix, but he kind of looks like an oversized Puggle! We adopted him from anti-cruelty in 2002.
Daisy (Dachshund)Daisy is an 11 years old Dachshund. She was a wedding present from my husband. She loves to play with her tennis ball. She doesn't know she is a dog, she acts more like a human!
Gracie (Jack Russell Terrier/Beagle)Gracie is 10 months and a Jack Russell Terrier/Beagle. We found her on Petfinder and Craigslist. She and her siblings were in a shelter and they (plus other dogs) were due to be put down within the next few days.
In Memory of Pepper (Black Lab)Pepper lived to be 13, he was a Black Lab that I got at 6 weeks old, in 1992 from a friend of my aunt's. Pepper loved catching frisbees and balls. He also loved playing with children.
Maxx (Yorkie/Terrier Mix)Maxx is a 4 year old Yorkie/Terrier mix. Maxx was a rescue dog and we got him right before Christmas last year.
Barkley (Pointer, Lab) and Petey (Boxer Mix)Barkley is 10 years old and a Pointer/Lab mix and Petey is 10 weeks old and a Boxer mix. Barkley was adopted from the San Diego County Animal Shelter. Petey was a gift from my best friend in PA.
Earlie (Bichon Frise)Earlie is a six year old Bichon Frise who loves the Canadian winters. I got Earlie in October of 2003. Earlie is mostly spoiled, but for a small creature, she does honestly love to roll in the snow.
Henna (Pitbull/Terrier)Henna is a 1 1/2 year old Pitbull terrier mix (we think.) We got her from a shelter in 2009. She likes to sleep, and go swimming. She is a lovable dog but can get on some people's nerves. She is also very hyper.
Sinue (Pitbull Mix)Sinue will be 6 months old this week-end. Sinue is a Pitbull mix, that I got from my daughter. She likes to run the back yard and follow you wherever you go. She is very sweet and likes to meet new people.
Equinox The CatEquinox is a 1 year old runt. My husband heard a tiny meowing last winter while in a doctor's office parking lot. After looking around he discovered it was coming from the engine of a nearby car.
Taya (Miniature Poodle, Papillon, Pincher)Taya Pookey Honey Bird will be 3 in September. She is a miniature poodle/papillion and pincher. We saw an ad, she had a brother and sister but right away we realized she was the one.
Leroy (Golden Retriever/Chow)Leroy is a one year old Golden Retriever / Chow Mix. I adopted Leroy! He likes to play with his brother Milo, go for walks in the park, take car rides, fetch balls, and organize his toys.
In Memory Of Diana (Striped Tabby)Diana was nineteen years old when she finally spent her ninth life. She was a striped tabby. I got her from a friend when we were both in the sixth grade!
Zoey (Australian Shepherd Mix)Zoey is a 3 year old Australian Shepherd mix (heavy on the mix.) Zoey is a pound puppy! Adopt a pet, it's a wonderful thing to do. She loves to play ball. Zoey is a very hands on kinda dog. She will 'paw' you to get your attention.
Lenard (Miniature Dachshund)Lenard is a one and a half year old Miniature Dachshund. I got him January 2008, a gift for upcoming 'empty nest.' He likes to watch birds from his window seat, and play with his toy raccoons. He never meets a stranger, and loves everyone!
Chop-Chop (Tabby Cat)Chop-Chop is 2 years old. He is a Tabby Cat. A pregnant stray cat arrived at our house and gave birth to Chop-Chop we now have him and his mum and they love each other.
Honey (Pekingese/Pomeranian)Honey is a 3.5 month old Pekingese/Pomeranian. I got Honey through the classifieds online (never commercial pet store!) She likes to tear around, and just be a pup! She does smell like honey, still has that sweet puppy smell too.
Gypsy (Pitbull Terrier)Gypsy is 1.5 years old. She is an American Pitbull Terrier. I got her at 7 months old, from a breeder, she wasn't doing well in kennel life, and the breeder wanted her to have a home where she could be with a family as a pet.
Pooter (Weimaraner)Pooter is a one and a half year old Weimaraner. My husband and I were walking through the French Quarter of New Orleans, one Christmas. We saw a man with a box full of weimaraner puppies.
Trixie (German Shepherd/Husky)Trixie is 2 years old, but in the photo she about 3 1/2 months. She is a German Shepard/Husky mix. We got her at the pound :( I can't believe someone would want to get rid of this dog.
Kasey (Labrador Retriever)Kasey is 2 1/2 years old and a AKC Labrador Retriever. We got Kasey as a puppy at 8 weeks of age. Kasey loves to go for a walk every evening, swim, play ball in the yard and chase squirrels.
Jess (Jack Russell/Beagle)Jess is about 2 1/2 years old. She is a Jack Russell/Beagle mix. Someone bought her at a pet store, and she was left there alone a lot. She chewed up all of his computer wires and pulled TP all over his house.
Amelia (Domestic Longhair)Amelia is 10 years old. She is a Domestic Longhair kitty. I rescued Amelia from the Humane Society 5 months ago. She has only recently found how to play and loves to chase my foot when it is under covers.
Puder (Dachshund)Puder is a blue and tan Dachshund, about 2 1/2 years old. I got him as a puppy when he was 6 weeks old, from a doctor and his wife.
Rowdy (Min Pin)Rowdy is 5 months old. We think he is a Mini Pinchi. We got him in March of 2009, from a co-worker. He likes to run in the grass, fetch, walks and eat followed by long naps. We were tole he was a chihuahua, he is 5 months old and 14 lbs.
Brett (Guinea Pig)Brett is 2 years old. Brett is an Abyssinian guinea pig. Brett came from the pet store. He likes to chew on his tunnel and loves to cuddle. He is my daughter's guinea pig, named after her favorite football player.
Maggie May (Dachshund)Maggie May is almost 3 years old. She is a Dachshund mix (weenie dog). We got her on New Year's Eve 2006. We got Maggie May from a friend who I grew up with since 1st grade. He passed away about 6 months later.
Molly (Guinea Pig)Molly is 1 year, and 1 month old She is a mix of a American Smooth haired and Coronet guinea pigs. I got Molly at a great pet store that was experienced and knew a lot about each animal.
Artemis the CatArtemis is three years old and a Tortie. But I think there's some T-rex in there too. She's a shelter cat, I got her when she was six weeks old and all of two pounds. She doesn't remember that though; her version is that she fell from heaven as a blessing to me.
Sinew (Pitbull/Rottweiler)Her real name is Sinew, but we call her Baby Girl. She is a 4 month old Pitbull and Rottweiler. We got her when she was 8 weeks old, but we visited her every day before that.
BitBit (Dachshund)BitBit is 2 years old and a Dachshund. We got her on Valentine's Day, my dad and my little brother went to chose one. When I saw her, I knew she was the one. I had wanted a dog for a long time.
Bailey (Domestic Longhair)Bailey is 8 years old and a domestic long haired cat. Bailey and his sister were given to me 8 years ago.
