New Homes for the Holidays

Here are updates on some of the rescued gulf-area animals that have been given second chances by kind folks in NC - MANY MORE TO BE ADDED THIS WEEK!!!!

"Nacho" was a surrender, and boy did he miss his family! Luckily, Renee P. has made him part of hers.  She has 4 other dogs and they ALL go to work with her every day, including NACHO! What a life - a GOOD one, thanks to Renee, and Colleen and Kelly who brought him here.

Colleen Lanigan had only planned to foster "Ella Louise"  until a home was found. Turns out after their dog Rizzo had his say in the matter, she already WAS home. Rizzo has taken her under his wing (paw), and is helping her to come out of her shell. Miss Ella's new family has 2 people, 3 dogs, 3 cats, and 2 goats.  Bet they stay warm at night!

"Frankie" (a.k.a. Blue Eyes) is being fostered by this couple, where he is having great fun playing with their resident hound and is completely uninterested in their 13 year old blind cat.  This guy was timid at the rescue site, but immediately frolicked around and smiled after his 18+ hour trip to C.H..  Hopefully, Frankie's foster will also be his forever home if not claimed.  Seems like everyone is happy with that prospect.

"Rufus" the black lab that we met at Mutt Shack, had been left to fin for himself in the back yard of his New Orleans home.  Rufus's neighbor returned to find him alive and took him into his home and cared for him for several weeks.  Rufus is a big boy, and accidentally knocked over the family's 4 year old daughter.  They later surrendered him to MuttShack,where he was then taken to foster with Jen Strom. Rufus now has a forever home that comes with a huge yard to play with his people in, and a cozy home to snuggle in.  His new person is a judge in Chapel Hill who recently lost her 17-y/o black lab.  We're so glad she was ready to open her heart and rule in his favor!
Gumbo has been adopted by a young couple with another dog, which was high on Gumbo's wish list for his forever home, because he really enjoys doggie playtime. Gumbo's new family wanted a second dog because their dog seemed lonely for canine company and also because she likes to sleep in the bed with them, a habit that apparently is not that popular with her dad, who figured if she had another dog to cuddle with he wouldn't have to make room for her at his feet every night. And guess what? Now they both sleep in the bed.

Jimbo was surrendered by his elderly person in Pass Christian, after Katrina. Happy ending to this story by TriBeagles: "Jimbo got a wonderful home with a family in Cary. They have 2 kids who are 10 and 12, a big fenced-in yard and a 3-year-old female beagle. They adore him and he has settled into their home like he has always lived there. His new family says he is so sweet, calm,friendly and super personable with everyone he meets." 

James Bond was an 11th-hour pick  by Kelly and Colleen, who didn't have a foster home lined up but just couldn't leave him behind (understood here!).  He went to Renee Perry at Barks-n-Bubbles pet grooming in Hillsborough as a playmate for the cat that lives there and was getting lonely. He has adjusted beautifully to all the dogs coming in and out daily and all the noise. He loves his new home but feels most comfortable sleeping in his crate. The door is permanently open and his favorite cuddle spot. In addition to offering a home for this guy, Renee also supported the Ronnow/Lanigan trip through donations.

'Chester,' was brought back by Colleen & Kelly and adopted by Angela Annas and her daughter. Chester's foster home included Kelly Ronnow's canine companions, and he was quite a feline ambassador. Looks like now he's advanced to Prince of his new palace.

Another beagle, "Jack-Jack," was adopted by Mary Sullivan and her grandaughter, who have been giving and receiving lots of love from this kind fella.  Another happy ending, and beginning.