Success Stories
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Alvin and Bernadette Success Story Video
(Flickr)
Alvin and Bernadette Success Story Video
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WENDEL (now Edisel) - WENDY (now Roxie)
A couple of AAF Alumni return to say hello! Wendell (now renamed Edistel) and Wendy (now called Roxie) returned to the Shelter to say hello to Eric and some of the other volunteers! |
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ELLIE
I adopted Eleanor Rigby (Ellie for short) in May of 2008 when she was just 8 weeks old. Now she is 7 months old, and I cannot believe how much she has grown up! She has made a great addition to our household. Her personality is the perfect combination of affectionate and playful. Her favorite pass-times include spending time on the screened-in porch, carrying her beanie baby cats around the house, playing in the sink, and trying to make friends with our family's 12 year old beagle- usually she is just > too much energy for him! Of course by bedtime, she has tired herself out and is ready to cuddle Throughout high school and college I lived near by and was able to volunteer at the shelter more often, so I knew that when I was ready for another cat after the passing of my childhood cat that I would adopt from AAF. Thank you for the continual amazing work that you do and for providing happiness to animals and people alike. I have attached some photos of Ellie. She is doing so well, and now I cannot imagine life without her! The next time I am in to volunteer I will bring new grown-up pictures and updates. Christine Fowler |
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MAX - the dog on the right
Hello Eric, I'm not sure if you will remember us but me and my daughter volunteered there for a little while. We fostered a little puppy named Max that was brought in one night because he was in a severely abusive situation. After bringing him back to the shelter 5 times without him being adopted we went ahead and kept him. He was a very whiney little thing! I just wanted you to know that Max is doing so great. He is such a wonderful dog. He did get quite big. He is very very fast. He can even catch squirrels. I love Max so much. He turned out the be one of the best dogs ever. It still upsets me that someone could have treated him so horribly. He is a very very happy dog. I just wanted to thank you again for the wonderful addition to our family.
Please let me know if you are in
need of volunteers. I have gone down to part time with
my work and have extra time on my hands. I would love to
still help out
Take care
Aimee Crowely |
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MILEY
Hello AAF!!!!
I just wanted to drop a line to let you know how much we adore Miley!!! Thank you for giving this old girl a chance!!! She has become the neighborhood sweetheart on her daily walks and we just adore her and are so happy we adopted her. You have such a nice facility and I am so grateful that you had this darling dachshund. She is a charmer and a real "daddy's girl" although she just loves all people. She flops on her back and shows that belly while wagging her little tail wildly waiting for a belly rub. I wanted to send you a couple pictures to let you see how she has fit right in to our empty nest. Miley loves sleeping with Daddy Thank you,
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ROSCE (formerly Zak) update
Just wanted to let you know that Roscoe is doing very good! He even graduated from obedience school at No Bones About It dog training. He can now sit, stay, heel, lay down, give a high five, give a low five, give a double high five, and roll over. I was a little concerned with that he'd be hard to train, but he has come a long way in the 5 months he's been with me. He's still leary of strangers, especially men, but he's getting better about it. The more he sees of the neighbors, the more used to them he's getting and calms down pretty quickly. I am quite proud of him! He's done a lot for me, though. He's brought me out of my shell. I'm so glad that we found each other because I think we've been good for each other. He rescued me when I rescued him. He's been a blessing in my life and I wouldn't have it any other way! Amy Hennies |
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DIESEL
Hello
Everyone, |
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AMOS (Amos spent 4 years at AAF before he was adopted!)
Hello! We were thinking about you all and thought we'd send some love your way. Amos is more relaxed and loving every day. Hope you enjoy the slide show and thanks for never giving up! Louisa and Randy |
IZZY - GINGER (Tangerine)
My Husband and I adopted Izzy
from you 2 yrs ago, and Tangerine (now Ginger)
from you in March of this year. I wanted to send
you guys an update on them, along with some
recent photos. Their both doing quite well!
Izzy has put on some weight, and is as lovable,
as ever. She reminds us of a fuzzy pillow, that
likes to recline on our stool, and not move for
long periods of time. But loves to be petted
whenever you walk by! Ginger (former Tangerine)
is a year old now, but still bouncing off the
walls of our home! :) She too is as lovable as
ever! She has never once meowed since we've had
her, she only makes this little whining noise,
that can get louder if you ignore her! :) But
alas no meow! Izzy squeak meows its a funny
meow, but that's our Izzy! She also, will
talk to you, if you talk to her!.. They both
love to get in and sleep in all the baby things
we bring into our home! Well have to email you
guys later on and let you know how they do after
we have the baby! They should be use to kids by
now since I baby sit from our home, and
the kids are here each day. But not a baby!
Currently Izzy is perched on our or should I say
"her" stool, and Ginger on "Her" Chair! They've
taken over that piece of furniture as officially
theirs, and will stare you down if you try to
sit on it. Hope you enjoyed their update! |
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TYSON
We adopted Tyson just over a year
ago from AAF. Growing up I always had small dogs and was weary of
shelters and especially those evil pit bulls! When we got Tyson I
was still a bit unsure. But AAF and staff were the opposite of what
I ever expected from a shelter. Amazing people that truly care
about their animals. Since bringing Tyson into our lives I went
from the ignorant pit bull fear-er to quite the pit bull and dog
activist. Tyson is a dog separate from all others and is so sweet
and love able. He has made our family whole and taught us so much
about his breed and the power of knowledge and love. Because of
Tyson and AAF I have recently started my own private rescue. Saving
primarily pit bulls and bully breeds. We even adopted Jazz a pit
bull/lab mix as Tyson's play buddy a few months ago. I am even
going to be volunteering at AAF as well. We thank you so much there
isn't a better place. And we thank you for caring for Tyson before
we were so fortunate to meet him! |
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VIRGINIA (Bootsie Q)
Virginia--aka- Bootsie Q--for her black markings on her hind legs--has adapted well to us and our grandchildren. She rules the home, has gained substantial weight and is the most calm feline we have ever had. She is not even fearful of vacuum cleaners. Virginia does pose one challenge--she loves to run out the door if we are not looking, but never goes too far. Hopefully she will remain an inside cat. All of us will keep her tired and entertained by getting her to chase assorted toys, especially the bird on a string. She has been a delightful addition to our family and tends to favor me with lap time, but gives Brenda her due by combing her hair and licking it. I tell Bren that she needed grooming anyhow and Virginia earns her keep that way. Last night she groomed my son Chris's hair while he slept, provoking much laughter. She brings a lot of joy with her antics. Yours,
Bert & Brenda Cameron |
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GARFIELD (Moose)
Hi Jo this is Dennis just writing about how happy the family is since we found Garfield formally known as moose? I never could figure that one out. We also found a real celebrity who is Frankie Baby! Or Beautiful blue eyes he loves either. Garfield and Frankie make their rounds every night to sleep in all of our beds with us. We cherish them and I would think they would get sick and tired of my little girl Shelby who is 5 who always puts her hands on both sides of their faces and rubs noses and talks to them like they are babies. My son Dean who just turned 13 march 19th has a permanent basement roommate in Frankie. It makes since Garfield spends most his time pretty close to the kitchen upstairs and Frankie is most commonly found around the bar room in the basement. Yah go figure big stretch there huh. Thanks again,
Richards Family.
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Update from Kuiken (Formerly Emi) - Adopted June 30, 2007
Dear Animal Adoption Foundation, |
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PETEY (formerly Stevie)
My fiancée and I adopted a Jack Russell from your foundation almost exactly one year ago. Our lives have been so awesome with him (his name was Stevie when we adopted, but since he was still a pup, we started calling him Petey, which suites his personality!) I just wanted to let you all know how grateful we are to have our little Petey, thanks to your wonderful foundation! Your professionalism and kindness was remarkable, and you have a great facility. Petey is now a part of our family, and he even gets along with our cat Lani! They've become good buds. I couldn't imagine our lives without Petey! |
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DAISY
My husband and I adopted Daisy
the beginning of May 2006. She is a German Shepard/Corgi mix. We
were looking for a companion for our 5.5 yr old miniature long haired Daschund
Nitschke. We started looking for a new dog to adopt at the beginning of
April 2006. We visited your shelter every weekend as well as others.
Then at the beginning of May we saw Daisy. Energetic, social able with a
big doggy
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KATARINA (Formerly Hope)
Kat celebrated her 2nd birthday on November 23rd and posed in a pretty fairy costume. ( I don't think she liked it) We adopted a 4 year old male German Shepherd from a high kill shelter here in town. Kat has become the very best dog that anyone could ask for. She's well behaved, loving and no longer high strung. She and her brother Gunner love to go in and out of the doggie door and play outside, go for car rides and just sit around with the family. Today they both got baths because they enjoy playing in the mud too. :) They play constantly and it's funny because when Gunny jumps on us or up on the counter or does something that he's not supposed to do, Kat quickly corrects him. She's such a smart girl. She's a wonderful beautiful fur-daughter that is forever a Holstein! Kat has earned her spot in the bed with us and is a VERY happy girl. |
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COPPER (Formerly Chaz)
We recently adopted Copper from the AAF and he has quickly fit right into the family! He acts like he has lived here forever and even the cats are tolerating him! Our little christmas present fell asleep right under the tree! |
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BOSCOE
This is our boy, Boscoe! We adopted him on December 22, 2005. He was about 3 months old at that time and now he's just like a spoiled little toddler! He has one "brother" (dog) and two "sisters" (cats) and he enjoys aggravating them daily! He loves to lay by the fireplace and he sneaks up on the couch when mom's not looking! He's so cute and sweet and mischievous all at the same time and we love him dearly!
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MIA (Formerly Bree)
This past April, one of my college housemates decided to participate in your doggie date program one random Thursday. She returned with an adorable, lovable dog, Bree, with whom we all immediately fell in love. All of us were seniors, and were unsure of our future plans and didn't think any of us could personally adopt her, but we also knew that it would be heart breaking to return her to the shelter. My family had recently suffered a defeating loss when our 14-year-old mutt, Spooky, had died in October of the previous year. Although it would be hard to get a new dog I knew that my parents had to be the ones to adopted her. Coincidentally, my parents were arriving in Oxford that Friday for a weekend visit. At first, my parents were not thrilled at the idea at all. But that all changed as soon as they met Bree and saw how incredible she was, they agreed to take her home with them. These days, Mia is doing great! She has become their spoiled little girl, and helps fill the empty nest. At first, Mia had no sense of home, and often attempted to run free. Now, she is the exact opposite. Mia demonstrates great loyalty to our family, and has no more urges to run (unless she sees a squirrel, of course!) She is the most lovable dog we could ever ask for. She follows everyone around the house, right there at our feet. Mia is smart, and gets excited every time I pick up my i-pod because she has learned that it most likely means she will be going for a walk. Thank you so much for introducing us to one of the greatest additions to our family. |
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MADISON and HANK
Hank and Madison are truly the best things to come into our lives. They are both just such BIG LOVERS. It's funny to also see just how lazy the 2 of them are. Let's just say that Krissy and I have been officially kicked off of our couch. Madison, my 7 year old Beagle Mix, is and always will be my baby girl. From the first time I laid eyes on her I knew she was mine to LOVE. Now onto HANK "The Tank"... WOW, what can we say about Hank? He's a BIG BOY I tell ya, but don't tell him that. Hank still thinks he's a little pup. Hank is a 3 year old Rottweiller that is filled with so much Love. It's funny to see people look at him in fear cause of his size and breed, but let me tell you that there is nothing to fear about him. He is so friendly to everyone that comes in contact with him. And when people come in he's the first to greet you and looks for affection from you right off the bat. Thanks ANIMAL ADOPTION FOUNDATION for giving us the 2 Cutest, Loving, and Loyal Best Friends we could ever ask for..Kurt and Krissy |
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SABLE
Sable joined our family on July 12 when the AAF had a program in front of the Colerain Lowe's Home Improvement. I was immediately drawn to her adorable face but it was her obvious good temperament and intelligence that convinced me she belonged with us.She joined two other chow mixes, Theda and Judas, who were wary of the new addition to the household at first but she won them over. She has adjusted remarkably fast and it's almost as if she's always been there. She loves scrambled eggs and lounging on the porch swing. She hates having her teeth brushed. She still hasn't mastered climbing stairs but she can bounce like she has springs in her paws. My husband and I and the two other dogs love her and from the near constant wagging of that nubby tail, I think she loves us too. |
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JOEY
It's been
about 5 months and Joey has proven to be a great addition to our
family!! He was a great dog from Day 1, but with the help of
Mel @ Training Tracks, he's one step closer to being the
perfect dog!! Thanks, |
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CALVIN
Well, it has been one year since I
adopted Calvin from AAF. What a year it has been! Calvin is the same
rambunctious boy full of energy that came charging at me the day we met
at AAF and I would not want it any other way. He is loving his life in
Indiana and is a great addition to the family. In the past year, he has
been quite busy. This summer he won a third place medal for "Fastest
Nose" in a contest at a local shelter fundraiser. He is enjoying his
agility classes and receives a lot of praise from the instructor for how
hard he tries. Our bond grows stronger every day, in fact he is turning
into a Mama's boy. All in all, Calvin is a GREAT dog. Calvin is a good
example of why people should take a look at the big black dogs, too! P.S. Calvin has a profile on Indy Paws and Dogster. Feel free to check
them out. |
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BO (formerly Odie)
Just wanted to send you an update on Odie (now Bo.) We adopted him the first week of December, and boy do we LOVE him! He's been a great addition to our family, and now even his sister likes him! (It took her about a week to warm up to another pup in the house.) I've attached a few pictures for you to enjoy. Bo has come a long way in just over a month. He no longer jumps on people as a greeting (rather, he sits and holds out his paw), and has learned to stay and roll over. He's doing much better on walks now that we have a Gentle Leader collar. He still gets a little too excited when new people come to visit, so we keep him on his leash until he can smell everyone, then he won't stop giving kisses and offering his paw. He's a very friendly boy, and so handsome. :) He charms everyone he meets with his Bo smile and waggy, stubby tail! Bo spends his days going on walks, playing with his sister Brodie, playing with his toys (tennis balls and ropes are his favorites), devouring rawhide chews, and - his favorite - napping! He's also quite the cuddler - he likes hugs and he likes to snuggle, especially on the couch watching TV! He's also put on some weight! He has an insatiable appetite, and he's adjusted well to his new food. He sure likes to drink water though - and slop it all over the kitchen! Thank you so much for rescuing Bo from his situation. He's such a good boy who deserves all the love and attention he can get! He's still got some training to do, but he's well on his way. We can't imagine our lives without him. Thanks again for everything you do EVERYDAY for animals!
Sincerely,
Brad, Shannon, Brodie, and Bo
McNutt |
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CARMEL (formerly Frodo) now Carmel, or Mel for short He is a Cardigan Welsh Corgi who was in your shelter for a short time in June 2007. Since he came into our home he has been a smart, cuddly clown that my husband and I both adore. We love taking him to doggie classes and to the dog park to play with friends. We are so happy to have him in our life! Thank you for doing your best to help homeless pets! |
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WENDY & WENDELL
Just wanted to let you know that the dogs are doing fantastically! They are so happy and love running and playing in the back yard. They have made sure that everyone in the neighborhood knows them and fell in love with them immediately. Thanks for helping us complete our family! Ginny and Tom Segbers |
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HARRY
Hi, everyone at AAF. This is our happy and healthy Harry who we
adopted at the end of March, 2008. We kept his new name because
we thought it fit him. Harry is a remarkable dog. He came to us
fearful of just about everything, so afraid he wouldn't even
take a treat. We didn't even hear him bark until he was with us
for 3 weeks! Then we knew he was starting to accept his knew
home and us. Three months later we have a playful, happy, very
intelligent, and loyal member of our family. He loves to go on
walks and CAR RIDES! He now knows car rides can be fun, and we
go to fun places, AND we come back home. We are so grateful to
all of you at AAF for rescuing Harry so he could end up with us.
We tell everyone he meets to go to AAF to get a pet. Be patient,
consistent and loving and you'll have the best pet you ever
wanted. |
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ANNIE
Just thought I
would give an update on Annie, also I said I would email some
pictures. I'm sorry it took so long to get back with you guys. I
haven't had the internet at my house until now. Annie is doing
great, she is very calm and well behaved. She sits right next to me
and follows me around the house. She is getting along really well
with Aiden (AKA Bon-Bon). |
