Name: Kara
Pet's Name: Panther

Hi i was just telling you about panther...... The crazzyyy cat we adopted from you! I have let you know he is very fat..... he eats like he has never eaten before!

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Name: Alison
Pet's Name: Bronson

We adopted Bronson (Sergeant) in June of 2008 and he is more than we could have ever wished for! He gets along great with his other Doberman sister and his Rat Terrier brother. He's gained a lot of muscle and weight since he was brought in as a stray with intestinal worms. When we first brought him home he weight 62lbs and now he's up to at least 95lbs from his last vet visit. He is pure muscle, the transformation was amazing! He is the biggest cuddle bug and is really enjoying his fenced in backyard and playing with his dog friends. We just wanted to say thank you again for helping us find the perfect new family member for us and to let you know he is doing great!

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Name: Kelly & Pat
Pet's Name: Sookie

These pictures are of Sookie (Rose when you had her). We adopted her from you last spring when she was a tiny baby. Then she grew up to be the biggest of our pack. Her nickname is "Roo" because she doen't quite bark, she roo's! You can see how well she's doing from the pictures! Thank you, all of you there, for such a great job you all do and giving us the perfect family!

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Name: Kelly & Pat
Pet's Name: Louie

Louie is fitting in great! All the other dogs like him and he's becoming quite comfortable as you can see! We're still trying to fatten him up with lots of food, treats, and love!! The picture with him on the couch with the Foxhound (May) is the Foxhound we brought into you and adopted about 3 years ago. The picture of just Louie on the couch - he was soaked from the pond, came in and decided to dry off on the couch! That's what the spots are, water!! Nice!                                             7/10/10

 Kelly and Pat
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Name: Karen Culligan
Petname: Sophie

Here's "Sophie" (she was "Momma Sophie" while @ shelter). She's getting along w/ my 2 "boys"  from the Erie County SPCA. They chase each other super fast around the house!   7/8/10
 

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Name: Dan & Janice Morrissette
Petname: Houdini

We adopted Houdini from you this spring and I just wanted to let you guys know we kept his name and he is doing great. We also got a second kitty from a friend who looks just like him and the kitty's are real close.

 Thank you for letting us adopt Houdini.

 Dan and Janice Morrissette

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Name: Ange & Joan Forgione
Petname: Ebony (Ebby)

Ebony was adopted from our shelter many years ago!! She had a fantastic and
loving home with a family that adored her. Her family would like to pay tribute to
Ebony on our Happy Tails site by sharing a beautiful poem they wrote for her.  5/6/10

                 Read Ebony's Poem Here

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Petname: Penelope/Penny

Look who came to visit. Penelope, now known as Penny,
wanted to let us know how happy she is with her new
family!!! We enjoyed seeing her again!!!

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Name: Lynnette Hartwig
Petname: : Curly Sue/Licorice

Hi: I bought Licorice. We changed her name to Curly Sue .Curly loves  my son
and Jack his dog and they live with me. She finally looked alive yesterday  and
played with Jack. She was so cute.                          3/30/10

More on Curly . . .

Hi an update on curly;
Curly can bark!! She had not made a sound since I got her till yesterday. I left her tied out
too long and she let me know about it. She is adjusting  well . Still doesn't like ridding in cars.
But have taught her to get in them. She's starting to play more.  Here are some pictures of her.
The other dog is jack he came to us from a Rochester shelter as a pup three yrs ago.
We are enjoying having Curly. Thanks again Lynnette

4/26/10: Hi an update on curly;

She is doing fine . Has started to settle in, gets into the garbage and all that good
doggie stuff. Hard to believe I've had her a month now. Curly is gaining confidence
in me and herself everyday. Sending pictures of my son's dog jack and her playing
which was a mile stone for her .Sometimes she acts like she never new how to play
but she's learning now from me and Jack. It has been fun to watch her learn. I'm
training her in obedience and she is very smart. Thanks for letting me take her Curly
was just what I needed.    Lynnette Hartwig
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Name: Joshua Freundschuh
Petname: Blue

LOOK!! IT'S BLUE!! His new owner says he is doing great!! He is pictured
with his new friend!!!                                       2/24/10
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Name: Mark Buehrmann
Petname: Parker

Parker is doing well!  He is growing like a weed, and as expected, keeping me very busy. 
That said, he has a great temperament and gets a lot of affection from everyone who sees him. 
I really needed to outfit him at first to get him used to the cold and protect his pads from the
salted sidewalks.  Attached is a photo.  Now he doesn't need the sweater, so is spared the
embarrassment  :)   He loves the car, and seems to fall asleep whenever he gets in for a drive.   

Cheers,    Mark                                                  2/24/10
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Name: Christina Alex
Petname: Moondance (Formerly Mai Tai)

Look who came to visit us!! Moondance was adopted back in October. She is
doing fantastic in his new home. She even performed some tricks his new
owner has taught him. It was great to see her and we look forward to future visits!!      

Moon's owner writes:

This is Moondance...or Moon for short.  Her name used to be Mai Tai when
she was here at the animal shelter.  Moon fit in so fast at our house.  She is so
playful and smart.  She loves to chase the lazer pointer and even learned some
really neat tricks like sit, lie down, turn around and sit up already. I'll be visiting
the shelter more and can't wait to be back to say hi!                                          2/10/10

More Pictures of Moon and Buddy:

      
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Name:    Colleen Larkin
Petname: Tommy/Sphinx (Tyler)

After a very sad month following the death of our beautiful 14 year brown tiger, Cleo,
we came to the SPCA almost 3 weeks ago to adopt a new furry family member. 
Our family of four came in with the intention of giving one cat a new forever home--but
instead, we left with TWO kittens--brothers named Tommy and Sphinx (you knew him
at the shelter as Tyler).  I just wanted to let you know that both boys are doing GREAT. 
As I type this, they're peacefully snoozing on the couch next to me, cuddling together,
after a long morning of playing.  They obviously love each other and are very happy to
be members of a family.  They're starting to fill out nicely (they eat like CRAZY), play
hard, but are still two of the sweetest kittens you'd ever want to meet.  I'm glad we
came in that day.  It's so good to have pets in our home again.  Thank you. (I'll send
pictures shortly).                                                    2/4/10
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Name: Sheila Carden
Petname: Comet

Comet the beagle that I adopted almost 2 weeks ago has already adapted
new his forever home.  He loves to run around his backyard and snooze on
the bed.  Thank you for taking care of him.  He is a wonderful dog.    2/2/10

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Name:    Tracy DeLoreto
Petname: Scratchy

 I adopted Scratchy 16 years ago from the SPCA. She was the pet of the week and
I knew as soon as I saw her that she was the one for me. At the time I already had a
cat (since has passed away). When I brought her home they became fast friends. Today,
at 17 she has almost as much energy as the day I first brought her home and keeps her 2
brothers in line. I am just thankful that you brought her into my life.   1/20/10
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Name: Georgina Fisher
Petname: Molly

We absolutely LOVE our new beagle. We named her Molly and she is adapting well.
She started running and playing in her big fenced yard with her new brothers as soon as
she got home, but it is still taking her awhile to play with toys, but she is starting to grab
a ball once in a while. She sleeps in my daughters bed every night and always has a warm
sofa next to the fireplace to lay on. She is spoiled and is LOVING it. Could you please
send me some information on how I can become a member of the SPCA and donate or
help more. I wish I could have taken all the orphans home and really want to help out as
much as possible. Thanks a million. The work the SPCA does is exceptional and want to
do my part.

 Georgina Fisher
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Name: The Demartino's
Petname: Buddie/Biscuit

It was great to hear from Buddie's new family how well he is doing. We would also
like to thank the Demartino's for the donations they bought for the animals along with
the beautiful card above. Thank you for thinking of us!!!!
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Name: The Huber Family
Petname: Bonnie

I just wanted to let everyone at the SPCA know that Bonnie is doing super
and is a real sweetheart!  I attached a picture of her and her new sister. 
Thank you to everyone who has taken care of Bonnie.
(Bonnie was one of our Beagles from an abuse situation. Look how great
she is doing now with her
new family!!!)                                                                    12/12/09
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Name: Michelle Stedge
Petname: Teddy Graham

I just want to thank you so much for having a chance to adopt a wonderful dog from you.
We adopted Teddy Graham about May 2009. He has be such a great addition to the family.
My daughter, Crystal, was very afraid of dog but Teddy has been great. He is very kind and
patent with my children. He loves people. He loves spending time with myself, husband , and
children.  Thank you again.                             9/16/09
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Name: Tonya
Petname: Mimi

Thank you very much for letting me have the opportunity to love and
care for MIMI the Boston Terrier. Oh, PS she will only eat one kind of
food. Picky
                                              Love, Tonya      8/7/09
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Name: Kelsey
Petname: Baci

The picture is from Baci graduating from puppy school at Eagle Ridge in
Orchard Park, NY-her best friend at school was a mini Chihuahua named
Sophie-quite the pair!!

Thank you so, so much for your support in adopting my beautiful baby Baci!
She is a wonderful addition to my life and family. She is kind, loving, but most
importantly playful and happy!
    We have recently moved to Providence, RI, where Baci is absolutely
LOVING swimming in the ocean and playing in the waves, and her favorite
dog park is 2 blocks away. She will swim way out and then take her time
coming back! Our match was perfect! Thank you again!

Kelsey & Baci the Rottie!                    8/7/09
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Name: Rob
Petname: Scooby (Cookie Monster)

We wanted to update you on how Scooby the basset hound
(formerly Cookie Monster) is doing.We adopted him in early June. He was a
bit of a handful the first few weeks but has settled down and behaves well now.
He needed plenty of chew toys because he loves to play and has alot of energy. He
lays in some of the oddest positions u could imagine. He gets along great with our
older beagle who is very mellow. They are best friends now. Its safe to say he has a
 forever home with us. We thank you foryour compassion, patience and dedication
to animals.
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 Name: Chrissa, Dan, Katie and Hayley
Petname: Pixie/Bubbles

We want to thank you again for bringing Pixie (formerly Bubbles) into our family.
She is now 8 years old and still full of surprises. Of course you can teach an old
dog new tricks ...but the best ones are the things she comes up with all by herself!
Pixie just started to "stand up and dance" and wave her paws in delight when
Daddy comes home. We had never seen her do anything quite like this until Daddy's
job took him away for several days at a time. Upon his return, Pixie is dancing and
smothering him with kisses! She also decided to mother a kitten we were fostering, 
snuggling it and licking it's tiny head. Pixie loves rides in the car, walking on the
Conservation Trails, snuggle time with Mom on the couch and playing fetch with the
girls ... but she truly loves her Grandma the best. We are so grateful to you and your
staff for all of your help and caring.                                                           7/13/09
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Name:    Noah
Petname: 7-up/Phantom

 Hi, our cat phantom (you know him as 7-up) is doing great. He is a little crazy
but he is very much loved. We got him because our two cats have died and our
dog Gretzky has been very lonely and sad. However Gretzky and Phantom love
each other and are best friends. Gretzky is very happy now that we have got Phantom.
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Name:    Tamara
Pet name: Hooch

Just wanted to let you know hooch aka dingo is doing great. He has calmed
down and is quite the couch puppy. He responds well to commands and is
very playful. Still working on his leash training as he gets excited when he
sees people or other animals. He is also a great watch dog. Thanks to all of
you especially for letting me know how playful he is. He loves his new
surrounding and is getting bigger by the day. I have never seen such a kissable,
loveable dog. Thank you again!!!!                 6/6/09

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