We were all at Petsmart yesterday trying to get dogs and cats adopted,signing up fosters and getting aplications for the spay/nueter trip. In walked a dog we had adopted out. I did not recognize her, even though I had held her leash. I believe her owner was surprised.  When she was with us she was about a year old. Her behavior was agreeable and she was not sick or injured.

      The dog that walked in the door was an entirely different looking animal! She was with her family. Her coat was glossy black and her eyes were alert and shone with happiness and love.Her ears were up listening to her master and she was ready for any adventure. No one had to tell us this was a successful adoption. We were all so happy to see her!

    I am a Treasured Friends volunteer and every Saturday, I come to Petsmart to hold a dog's leash and talk to people about adopting. I am allergic to cats, so I don't interact with them very much.

    I became aware of Dora because she was in the bottom, corner cage,most Saturdays. I would pass by with a dog on a leash. Once in awhile, she was forced to take notice of a dog. If it was a puppy and it lunged at the cage, she ignored it. If it was a dog, she would stand on her toes and hiss but she did not usually fluff up or give way. It seemed she knew she was safe in her space. There was one dog, she would hiss, spit, fluff up and even try to scratch! This dog was labeled as not liking cats and the feeling was apperently mutual. She was a great judge of character.

     Finally, a maan came in and saw Dora. Lots of people have seen her but he looked at her in that special way. He had just lost his cat and came to Petsmart, specifically to get a cat. He passed all the adorable , active kittens and found Dora patiently waiting in the bottom, corner cage. He saw how self-assured she was and picked her to adopt. I am very glad he appreciated her sweet nature and adopted her.

     Next week,I will return to Petsmart because I know there will be a new cat in the bottom, corner cage. There are always sweet, patient cats and kittens on our waiting list. The important point is Dora will not be waiting. I am happy it was her time to be adopted and my well wishes and a small prayer go with her. She had waited long enough in the corner, bottom cage for her Forever Home!

Here is an Email we just got in, that I would like to share. Walter came in in very bad shape, his coat was matted and he was full of fleas.  This is made all the more sad in that he was about 8-10 years old, and such a happy little guy.  I have a special place in my heart for the small dogs, I am so happy he got a good home.

 Hi,

 

Congratulations Joan for  being selected as President of Treasured Friends. You fostered our twin male cats before we seen them & adopted them. Thank you for nursing them back to healthy cats so we could adopt them. They now weigh 14 1/2 lbs and are very healthy. They are spoiled rotten and worth it. Moose has a white tip on his tail & Rocky has a black tip on his tail & that is how we know who is who. They are such a pleasure. Very friendly & very good cats. They are also very close with each other. We have recommended Treasured Friends at Pet Smart many times. Everyone goes out of their way to help you. Keep up the good work. Thank you for doing this for the animals & making so many people happy with great pets. Sharon & Bill S.

Our president Joan would like to share an email from a recent adoptive parent.

 Hi Joan,

  Sybil has been with us for 4 weeks now.  She is doing very well.  She eats a full bowl of dry food and
some moist food each day.  She likes to walk on our pillows in the middle of the night to get
attention and cuddle up by our side purring,and falling asleep. Attached are 2 of her recent pictures,
 
    Thank you so much for letting us adopt Sybil.

      -John