Everybody remembers Maddie aka Lullabelle, right?

A lot of you donated to her care! She was the pup with burns down her right side. We got her the care she needed, thank to kind donations from our supporters and Maddie’s fans, and she enjoyed her stay at The Boarding Bungalow After her boarding stay, Amanda and Steve took her in to foster and she had a blast with their former PITC rescue, Annie.

Wendy saw Maddie on Facebook and knew she had to meet her! She had rescued two other pups and thought Maddie would be the perfect fit for her pack. Maddie had to step up her game a little to be able to hang with Wendy’s very playful Lab, Harley, but in no time they were best buds!

Wendy updates us: This sweet girl has settled into her new furr-ever home and loves hanging out with her two brothers. She and her buddy Harley (yellow lab) are virtually inseparable. She even got to go on her first camping trip a couple of weeks ago and had a blast. We love her so much and feel she is a great addition to our family!

Maddie was loved by many and we are so happy to see her so well taken care of. She’s been through enough of the bad times and only happy times ahead! Way to go Maddie!

ADOPTION UPDATE: JULES!

Hello Paws In The City, it’s Jules! ‘Memba me?? Don’t worry, I included a before-and-after for you

I’ve been with my new family for about a month now and I love it! I get to spend my days sleeping in one of my three beds and demanding attention with my not-so-subtle nose dives. I don’t beg for food, but I get lots of pizza crusts and dog treats and I suspect that’s why I’ve gained lots of much-needed weight. I was inhaling my food, so mommy bought a bowl that forces me to slow down and chew my food.

I’ve had so many accomplishments since I’ve been here! I ran a whole mile, I go out on the balcony and watch for squirrels, I’ve been to the dog park several times (it’s still scary but apparently it’s supposed to be fun?), and the best thing of all is I’ve bonded with my sister! She was rescued too and is very loyal to me. Even though I steal her crate and bed, she keeps tabs on me at all times and encourages me to snuggle and run around. She likes to pounce and try to get me to play, but it’s a little confusing so I mostly just stand still until I can sneak away. One day I shall play!

Mommy and Daddy went out of town and felt I needed “positive socialization” so I went to the Lone Star Dog Ranch for a week. It’s like nothing I have ever seen before! There was lots of nice dogs and lots of land and even a pond to swim in! I got to do whatever I wanted the whole time – no being held up in a kennel all day! I was very shy the first day and just stayed in my den, but by the end of the week I was running around and hanging out with all the other dogs including my sister who made sure everyone else was nice to me! I really came out of my shell there. I didn’t want to leave the Ranch, daddy had to promise me that I get to go back in three weeks for a long weekend!

Thank you PITC for helping me find my forever home! I love my Mommy, Daddy, and Sister and couldn’t be happier – all because of you

Jules

PS: Those awesome pictures of me were taken when I was at the Ranch (they have a photographer on site!) and they gave permission to put them on Facebook and advertising to help spread the word if you wanted!

Martel & Ellsworth aquired their names because they were found as strays, along with their brother Glenco, on these streets in Dallas. These babies were defintely ying and yang. It was found early on that these two could not be separated. They were fostered in a few different homes, went to all the events like they were supposed to and even had their pictures taken by the wonderful TERESA BERG PHOTOGRAPHY.

Finally, while under the care of their foster mom, Darrah, their ship came in! Problem was – ship only came into Oklahoma! Peggy had seen these two on Facebook a few times and inquired about them and we were lucky enough to have a dedicated volunteer (Teresia!) do the home visit – IN OKLAHOMA!! Today we recieved an update on these two dolls!

Thank you for those who played a part in their rescue. Thank you Teresia, Valerie, Beverly, Barney’s Ranch and Darrah for fostering these sweet babies!

From Peggy – I wanted to give you an update on Martel & Ellsworth. It’s been almost a month since Martel and Ellsworth, two adorable Chiweenie siblings, came into my life. I had followed them on your Facebook feed for a while, even though I now live 4 hours away in Oklahoma, because I lived on Martel Ave. for 7 years during my time in Dallas. After much thought, I inquired about them, and after the application, an interview, and signing a contract, a volunteer/foster mom, Teresia, even delivered them to me here in Tahlequah.

They are a delight, even though they haven’t adjusted to my cats yet — all in good time. They love to pile on me when I sit on the couch, especially if I have a blanket they can burrow under. They also test my ingenuity and ability to stay one step ahead of them. One baby gate was not enough — I had to stack two of them. Paper products are fun to shred, even though toys abound! And they really enjoy the screened-in porch! They have given me a more active routine, an enthusiastic welcome every time I come in the house, a new topic of conversation among friends and coworkers, and lots of puppy kisses and love!

Thank you so much for all you do to rescue and foster furry friends like Martel and Ellsworth!

Great endings & beginnings!

When Ava came to us, her front right paw was paralyzed due to nerve damage that was more than likely caused by trauma. Over time, fluid began to build up and there was not option other than to amputate her arm. She has this surgery just days ago and acts as though a procedure never occurred! Her stitches are healing well and we’re quite sure she’s even more playful less an arm.

Jayni was a scared little girl when we saw her Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center and we knew she belonged in a warm and loving home! Well – she’s certainly found it. We received the update below from her new family.

We go on almost daily walks, but she’s perfectly content with the backyard. She has fallen in LOVE with Abby. I attached a picture to show y’all. And I remember hearing y’all say she hardly ever barks-oh she barks now! Lol. Ernie was in the living room and was playing hide and seek with Abby. He scared Abby and she yelled (with delight, but still). Jayni was in the bedroom with me and she came RUNNING into the living room barking at Ernie.

Then, the other night, we had friends over. Scott walked in and picked up Abby, Jayni started barking like crazy. She’s become quite the little protector-which I LOVE. She wants to make sure you know she’s watching and you better not mess with her people. Love it. So, just wanted you to know she has fit in perfectly into our little family. Thank you for a great addition to our family!

Another Happy Tail

ADOPTION UPDATE: Aisling fka Angel

Angel was dropped off with her brother at a fire station when they were only 10 days old. They both were bottle fed kittens. Both are now adopted. She’s a true beauty inside out and is now in a home, forever. Her new mom sent the update below.

I thought you might like an update on Aisling.

She has been thriving since I brought her home. She loves the purple blanket I have on the back of my couch when she’s not curled up and purring in my lap. I got both her and my other kitten, Siobhan, gifts for Christmas this year, and she was absolutely spoiled with treats and new toys. She’s been playing “fetch” with me for a while now, and it’s her favorite game…when she’s in the mood for it, of course. She weighs a good 7.4 pounds and is happy, healthy and playful.

Thank you so much for rescuing this sweet cat. I love her so much and could not imagine my life without her.

We love happy ending/new beginnings! Yay Angel!

Update on Ottis:

Ottis Finnegan Jones (birth name George) is doing so well here at his forever home! He is one of the puppies from Lovie’s litter (DT6) Ottis is my shadow and loves to be able to be doing something to help around the house… especially sleep! He sends pictures and message to his mom, Lovie on Facebook and we are amazed that all his siblings have been adopted to very good homes! He is in the middle of learning commands and since he is growing so fast, we are constantly taking him to either dog park in Deep Ellum or White Rock Lake.

Because of his social behavior, he is a huge help with the foster puppies that we have had as well as making new friends all the time! He snores so loud and when he is fussing about being in his crate, he actually grumbles and talks to us while walking down the stairs from his bedroom. That is the funniest thing I have heard from a dog. He loves to curl up with Brianna and I on the couch in the evenings for family time….but he really loves to ride in the car to drop and pick up “his Girl” at school. He loves Brianna and watching him watch her walk into school, and he gets so sad…. And it is EVERY DAY!He is constantly learning and will be in obedience training soon just for some finishing touches! He is loved and loves us in return, for the first time that I saw him at an event, I knew deep down that he belonged with us. Thanks to Duck Team 6 for rescuing Lovie, for the vets, techs & fosters that helped Lovie through her pregnancy and birthing. Thank you to Mary Nicolett for sending us his baby pictures, Paws in the City for intaking him and Andria Lai for being his F-Mom and loving him until he finally came home.

Erica & Brianna

So….there was this girl named Lexis. She was a 6 mo old pup who was what you would call a wild child. She knew not the difference between dogs and humans, had no idea how the domestic doggie world worked….her world was the streets and that was it.

She was a Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center VSP so we pulled her and she went into a boarding facility because we didn’t have a foster ready or willing to take her. She bounced around from facility to facility because she had the little habit of nipping and mouthing and that can be dangerous for all.

Finally we had a foster ready to take on the challenge and get this girl where she needed to be to be adoptable. That proved to be a challenge! She was a total sweetheart and took to housebreaking and basic commands great. She was dog and cat friendly but she nipped at you to play and she just didn’t know how to “play” properly with a human – no one had ever completely taught her. She needed help from Camp Diggy Bones to help with the nipping and mouthing. They got that behavior corrected and she went back to foster. Lexis was with the foster for almost 3 months and she was awesome but she just wasn’t getting any adoption interest. She was a wonderful candidate for the prison program and it would offer the polishing touches she needed so off to prison she goes.

And then….her new adoptive parents come looking for her at an event which of course she was not at because she was off to prison. It was clear the couple had done their research and they wanted Lexis! They were willing to meet her while she was in the prison program and wait the 3 months until she graduated.

Well as it turns out, Lexis was a couple of days late to prison and was still in Dallas! Prison or furever home? You know it! Her perspective adopters rushed out to meet her the evening before she was actually going to the program! The stars were aligned and Lexis put on a show to let them know, she was the one for them! It worked!!! Lexis is now in her new home with a Mom, Dad and Yorkie foster brother named Socca and a kitty foster sister named Lilley!

It’s amazing when a plan comes together! Thank you Paradise 4 Paws Dallas, The Boarding Bungalow, Toothacres Pet Care Center, Camp Diggy Bones and all of the volunteers that worked with Lexis. She was definitely worth it and her new family adores her!

Sean & Alexis, keep us updated on this special girl!

Update on one of our recent puppies, Adele:

I wanted to let you know that Adele (who we now call Peyton), is doing great. We love her so much. She has such a sweet and funny personality. My other dog Fenway is in love. They are joined at the hip, we joke that sometimes they don’t even realize we are here because they are so busy playing. Thank you to her foster, Esther, for helping raise so a great little pup.
Rachael