Happy endings

June 2018

Dear MCHS,

I wanted to send you a picture of me with Mimi (now Pouncy) that we adopted from you last fall. She was having a bit of trouble finding the right home because she needs a quiet, calm and patient family – and she has one with us! She is purrrfect, and we are so happy and in love with her!

The pic was taken just now, as she lounges in the warm sunroom.

Thank you!

Jen S

May 2018

Hi MCHS,

I adopted Ramses in January 2012 when he was a young and skinny pup. Since then Ramses has filled out with pure muscle and is a  healthy guy. The two pictures are about five years apart and I’ve wondered if he secretly lifts weights or is sneaking food (protein shakes? Just kidding) when I’m not at home.

Ramses loves to go hiking and play tug with his toys, however it must be a toy that he can destroy. As big as he’s gotten and as much as he resembles a muscle hamster, he is very gentle with all kinds of people. He has a particular fondness for all of the women in his life.  Ramses is a loving member of my family and I am thankful we enrich each other’s lives.

Quick story on his name: when he was first brought in to your shelter, no one knew what breed/mix he was. Someone thought he might be part Ibizan Hound, hence the name Ramses. Shortly after I adopted him I learned from his veterinarian that he has some Bull Terrier in him. He’s had a regal demeanor from the first time I saw him and besides, how often do you meet someone named after a pharaoh?

Patrick Y

September 2017

Dear MCHS,

We were thrilled to adopt Mimi yesterday. We have changed her name to Pouncy, since she is still pouncing and attacking us whenever we get too close. 🙂

She is enjoying exploring our home, and likes to be near us (but without touching). She has settled into a lovely spot on a red velour blanket where she can look out a few windows in a few directions.

She seems happy and unstressed, and I’m sure will come to be more affectionate at her own pace and in her own time.

Thanks so much!
Jen and Mike and Pouncy

May 2017

Hello

We got your call asking for a follow up on Storm. We renamed her Virginia (for children’s author Virginia Lee Burton) but she goes by Ginny. She is settling in very well with our family. She has passed basic training and is working on intermediate. She certainly has some strong ideas about when to stay and when to say jump on the sofa that we are working through. She has had some tender digestive issues that we are working through as well. She was dewormed again with panacur and that seems to have helped. It would also help if she believed us when we told her not to eat every plant she encounters! I’ve included a photo of her on her first road trip, taking a break while hiking, rested for Easter, and helping out with a stream investigation.

Lea V and family

December 2016

Hi there!

My name is Jess and I adopted Lae, who is now named Lola, from your humane society a few months ago. I wanted to send an email and show you some pictures of her and how great she has been to myself and my family! Lola is such an amazing loving girl who has nothing to give off but happiness. I am so blessed to have chosen such an amazing dog. Lola loves to cuddle and be around people. I attached a photo of us from the dog park recently, and I think she played with the humans there more than the other dogs, but she got along great with both. She has been showered with gifts and will be showered with even more soon for Christmas! I hope that all the dogs in your care find amazing homes this holiday season and make people feel just as lucky as I do after taking in such a great pup. I hope this email has brightened someones day and I wish your shelter the best of luck in its future endeavors!

Sincerely,
Jess G.

October 2016

So it’s been 3 days and we can not be happier! Bumblebee is sweet loving kind a snuggle buddy very great with my 18 month old daughter. He loves long walks and his toys. We also got him some bones and some treats we’re training him on commands. He’s learning really fast: no accidents have been in the house. Overall, he’s a great dog. We love him dearly. We just wanted to reach out and thank you all personally I’m glad I chose you all to go through the adoption process and thank you for this happy ending.

Joseph H.

October 2016

We adopted Jade — a blue-grey, cream, and orange tortoise shell DSH — just over 2 months ago to be a companion to our other kitten Sumlee (cottonball). We named her Singto (lion in Thai) as I couldn’t pronounce tiger in Thai and Jade in Thai is Yuk and that didn’t sound good.

Right after we got her, the vet said she had a respiratory infection and to keep them separated for another week. The first picture with Singto (aka chirpy because of the sounds she makes) in the wire napkin basket with Sumlee next to her is at the end of their first day together after playing all day and being exhausted. The next picture is from nearly a month later. They are best friends and Sumlee really watches out for her little sister. Several weeks ago Sumlee who’s normally very quiet started meowing and wouldn’t stop so I asked her “what is it Lassie, has Timmy fallen down the well?” I then picked her up and we started to look for Singto. When I opened my son’s bedroom door Singto ran out and Sumlee immediately jumped out of my arms wrapped both paws around Singto and started licking her and wouldn’t stop.

Singto is very affectionate and I’m so glad we got her from MCHS. When we met with the kittens she immediately came over and started climbing up me and I knew right then she had a good personality. She then did the same thing to the kids when they came over to meet her.

Ron K

May 2016

Hi Montgomery County Humane Society!

It’s been a month since we adopted Dutch (now Floki) from you guys, and we wanted to send you a little update. He has really adjusted well to his new home and life. Our other dog, Merlin, took awhile to warm up to the idea of having a brother but now the two are best friends and go everywhere together! It hasn’t been long, but it really feels like we’ve known each other forever.

Thank you so much for the work you do!
Michelle and Kevin

February 2016

Adopted Nov.  22, 2015 – Lady (now Stella). She looks much different than her website photo. She was obviously someone’s baby and I’m so happy to have her. She was a real find.

SueAnn

February 2016

Hi MCHS,

We want to let you know that Quaker and Regina, adopted in early December, are settled in and doing fine. They are wonderful kitties, each with his own personality and interests, and they play well together. We love them.

Maida and Ralph

January 2016

Here is a pic of Daisy (previously know as Miri who we adopted yesterday) with her new family.  She has settled in, made some new doggie friends in her new neighborhood and enjoyed her new backyard.

Mike B

December 2015
Season’s Greetings:

We adopted Dutchess in June 2015 and cannot imagine life without her. She is a sweet, loving and caring puppy. She may be two and half but has so much energy and joy to spread. She is our exercise champion-we take her on three-four walks a day. She loves to cuddle, run loops in our backyard, and begs for treats any chance she gets.

We love her so much and are grateful to the Montgomery County Humane Society for believing in each animal’s dignity and that every life deserves a second chance.

With much appreciation,

The R Family

December 2015

We are writing this card to thank you all for giving us back joy, love and the magic we lost after our special kitty of 11 years passed. Our two new boys [Backstrom and Sorbet] brought back so much love, joy and magic! They love their new home and we love them! Thank you for giving us all a wonderful holiday!

Backstrom now follows Bruce around the house and rushes to greet strangers when they arrive. Sorbet, now known as Tucker, loves to kiss his new humans and enjoys spending time in my lap.

Diane G

October 2015
Good morning,

I noticed quite a few of the staff get a little emotional when Marcie (now renamed Maggie Marcie Lin, only took a day for her to pick up on that and show interest at any part of the name) so I thought I would send you guys this picture.

Unfortunately, despite your warnings that the escape artist would take any chance to run, Maggie managed to escape from a four point harness using stairs to not only leverage a backwards angle but to hook the harness onto the railing in order to pull off a 100% properly installed and fitted harness. She took off to play the tease-the-humans escape game, but I took her interest in teasing us and led her to a safe area for her to run around in. My housemates and I played with each other until Maggie became more interested in participating and she came close enough to scoop her up and carry her all the way home.

After a long day of play, Maggie was pooped out, or confused by her new, six point harness which seems to block all of her previous tricks with the power of human engineering… somehow. She’s since had her follow-up vet visit, a lyme vaccination and she’s settling in comfortably.

David L

October 2015

We just celebrated our Harley’s 4th year with us!  We adopted him in October 2011 and he’s been such a joy.  Special thanks to Beth Mullen, who was the one who suggested that his personality would work for our family.  I was unsure, given the fact that I definitely wanted a short haired dog.  Ha!  Beth knew what she was doing, and the day that we met Harley, he chose us with those “eyebrow dots” as my daughter called them, and his sweet personality.  He’s the perfect blend of playful/energetic and loving/quiet.   As a herding dog, he loves to chase anything that moves.. squirrels, kids, leaves, etc.  Our kids play freeze tag with him in the backyard and Harley is always “it”.  Fun for everyone.  And that dog is happiest of all when his whole herd (our family) is together at home.  Thank you for being the vehicle that brought Harley into our family!

Debbie M.

October 2015

Here’s a photo of Patches with two of my sons. We adopted her a week and 1/2 ago. We have renamed her Lucille and she is signed up to start training on Friday. She’s been doing well so far.

Tanya G.

May 2015

This week we will celebrate 15 years with our adopted dog, Astro (originally Disco). Thank you for making that possible. We have so many great memories with him. Couldn’t have asked for a more spunky, smart, loving, adventurous dog with a true zest for life…even at 15 years and 8 months old!! He’s older than my kids and has lived with 3 other dogs during our time with him. We are so blessed to have him in our lives.

Thanks!!
Nancy F.

March 2015

Formerly Michael, Aragorn has beaten 2 diseases and become king of our place! He even got the dog to do his bidding, now she gets blamed when he gets into food. (Crazy cat) he will be one year old soon ! But here’s an update on how he was the day we got him and two weeks ago. He’s doing wonderful and we will be getting him licensed as a therapy pet, he is also the inspiring animal for a charity find that we hope to kick up soon. We are so thankful to MCHS for rescuing our boy so that we got the chance to love him.

Megan M

March 2015

This is Dinky, formerly known as Goldie, through the Montgomery Humane Society. I adopted this Angel on September 9, 2011, she had been back at the animal shelter for one day. She chose me to be her mommy and her furever home. This picture is not the best one of her, but this is her car seat. She rides in it every where we go and she loves it! She is the sweetest, and most snuggly baby and has as many clothes as I do. She loves to get ice cream on her birthday (July 28) and her favorite toys are stuffed animals with hard eyes. She likes to go spend the night off with her “Mawmaw” and “Papa” too, and she is as much their world as she is mine. This sweet girl has brought so much to my life and I recommend adopting furbabies all the time. She saved me and I saved her. This was the best decision I have ever made and thank you Montgomery County Humane Society for everything you do!

Jessica P.

March 2015

On March 13th, I adopted Basil (whose name I changed to Mischief since he is into everything). He has learned to open the zippers on my laptop case and all sorts of other stuff. Here is a picture from this weekend, 2 weeks after getting him. Mischief and his brother Cosmo are sleeping together. He is really a love and he is in a furever home now. They are getting along, the vet said he was healthy and the 2 cats are playing together and bathing each other.

I just thought I would share his story with you.

Michelle