Happy Tails
Here at the Providence Animal Rescue League, we are very proud that we’re able to adopt so many animals into loving forever homes each year. We thank you all for giving these wonderful animals a second chance at a lifetime of love and happiness! We hope you enjoy the following happy tails as much as we do!
Glen's Happy Tail
April 13, 2010
Dear Staff of P.A.R.L.,
We are writing because we adopted a Glen, a 5 month old boxer mix on March 7th. (AKA: Gus) From what information we received he had been rescued from a Kentucky kill shelter by PARL. Although he was a happy-go-lucky guy from the start he definitely needed lots of exposure to all things that come with being part of the family. (Ex: walking on the leash, going up and down the stairs, the daily workings and noises of the house and his housemate, Chi-Chi, our cat.)
In the last month we have discovered just what a quick learner Gus is. It took no time at all to master walking on the leash and the stairs. (Chi-Chi gave him the motivation for that one!) Gus’ favorite things now include, walks on the beach, long walks at Lincoln Woods, rides in the car, Chi-Chi the cat (his new buddy) and needless to say the dog park is probably his favorite. He is also doing excellent with housebreaking. (I think we’re just about there!) We have gotten numerous compliments on his temperament and sweet disposition. And what a snuggle bug he is, although he can be a bit of a bed hog at times. Gus starts obedience school April 17th and we are confident he will be a star pupil as he has already learned the basics; sit, down, come, paw and high five.
We have been told that adopting a shelter pup is far more rewarding than getting a puppy from a breeder or pet shop. Gus stands testament to that today. He is one of the most lovable intelligent and eager to please little guys we’ve ever met and there is no denying the gratitude he exhibits daily to be a part of our pack… and we are equally as appreciative to have him in our home, lives and especially our hearts. Thank you so much PARL!
Regards,
Amanda Colangelo & Philip Duhamel
Emmy's Happy Tail
June 2, 2010
To everyone at PARL,
We adopted 3-year old Emmy from you on April 17th and could not be happier. When we lost our beloved 12 year- old Cocker Spaniel Maddie last November, I guess it was only fitting that another Cocker Spaniel would find us. After completing an application with you, we were contacted that Emmy was surrendered and adoptable. After grooming (free from E Divine's Salon as a PARL partner) she is just the most beautiful black and white parti-colored Cocker you have ever seen!!! She passed her physical at Ferguson Animal Hospital (another PARL partner) with flying colors.
Emmy has made herself right at home on our sofa and loves to snuggle and give kisses. She is 100% house trained, and just loves everyone--even our mailman. Our 7-year old grandson and our neighbor's children are always eager to visit and walk with us.
We can't thank you enough for completing our family with sweet Emmy. What a match!!! Hope to submit a picture very soon.
Sincerely,
MARIE AND ANTHONY LISI
Taz's Happy Tail!
March 9, 2010
Greetings,
I just wanted to write a quick thank you to all the great people at PARL who took such wonderful care of me and also found a new home for me. My former name was Princess but my new family decided that Taz or Ms. Devil Dog was much more fitting. I live with my big brother Bandit and we play all the time! Our favorite game is Tug-O-War. THANKS and a big bark out to you all:)
Taz (aka Princess)
Sammy's Happy Tail
Our family adopted Sammy a couple of years ago from Providence Animal Rescue League. He is the best dog ever.
It took a while for us to find the “perfect” dog to fit in with our family. As soon as our daughter saw him it was love at first sight. Handsome Sammy is my nickname for him ; ) He is super smart, well behaved and has a sweet disposition. I cant tell you how much he means to our family.
Thanks to the Providence Animal Rescue League for taking such good care of him until his adoption.
Lagrima's Happy Tail!
Lagrima found herself at PARL one afternoon when her owners decided that they could no longer provide for their sweet little girl. It is always a difficult decision to part ways with a beloved companion animal. In this case Lagrima’s family was doing the right thing by realizing they could no longer care for Lagrima. They could not afford vet care or grooming and didn’t have time to exercise and socialize her. They entrusted PARL with the task of finding a new home that could provide these things that they knew she needed.
Since she hadn’t been groomed in awhile PARL staff made it a first priority to shave her down to make her more comfortable. Lagrima was looking good, now we just needed to make her realize that the world is not a scary place and that she can trust people. It took some time to convince her of this fact. The staff all took turns spending “quiet time” with Lagrima until we gained her trust. In a little over a month’s time Lagrima was a confident and happy dog. Once she moved to the adoption floor it took another few weeks before finding that perfect match.
Lagrima’s adopters recently updated PARL staff on her progress... ”We really could not be happier since adding her to our family. Thank you for supporting her up until her adoption day, she is the best dog in the world! la-la-la-la-la-lagrima!”
Have you adopted from PARL? Want to share your PARL Happy Tail?
If you’ve adopted a pet from the Providence Animal Rescue League and would like to share your story on our website, please submit your story and photos to Megan Machnik at mmachnik@parl.org.
