Happy Tails 2018
Elvis -
Did we ever say how much we like updates?!? This was an awesome update we received just recently:
"Almost 5 ½ years ago, I saw a post for Elvis the 10 year old Beagle who needed a new home. He belonged to an elderly person who could no longer care for him, and the family was going to put him in a shelter, because he chased squirrels. He came up from Quincy on the transport that weekend to join our family. He’s a sweet guy, who fit in right away. The minute anyone sits on the couch, he’s quick to get in his favorite spot, curled up right next to your leg. I suspect he spent a lot of time cuddling with his elderly owner. His life at my house is a lot more active. He loves going for a walk around the block every morning, and to the dog park every afternoon. He’s even been to the beach in Michigan several times. Shortly after I adopted him, he had to have about 19 teeth pulled. He has a lower canine that sticks out and very often gives him an expression that exactly matches an Elvis Presley snarl. He is perfectly named! Since then he’s had several more teeth pulled. He’s only got that one lower canine left, so now his tongue hangs out most of the time. He’s a sleepy old guy now, who spends most of the day sound asleep, and snoring, in his favorite bed, but he still walks and goes to the dog park every day. When it’s hot out, he’ll get in the lake, just up to his belly, to get cooled off, but not deep enough that he actually has to swim. Just the other day, I noticed him watching a squirrel in the back yard. He watched intently for a couple of minutes, then walked the other way. I guess he decided it was too much effort, and he wasn’t going to catch it anyway. So much for being a squirrel chaser. Thanks for saving him all those years ago!" --Karen
It was our pleasure Karen ❤️ Thank you for giving Elvis a loving home! 🐾🐾🐾🐾
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Buddy & Gabby - We are beyond happy to share adoption news for two of our May passengers: The calico baby, Gabby, was transported on May 5th. This sweetheart knew how to work the charm and captured the heart of one of our drivers. That driver ultimately decided to adopt Gabby. Gabby is pictured here with her new mama's granddaughter. Buddy was transported by us on May 19th. Approximately 8 days later we received this adorable adoption picture of Buddy with some of his new family members. |
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Ginger - QK9C transported Ginger on May 12th. One of our transporters thought Ginger might be the perfect match for her neighbor, Adele. She was right. Adele and Ginger met and quickly fell in love. Adele adopted Ginger and they have never looked back. Congratulations Adele and Ginger, we are so happy for you both! ❤️❤️❤️ p.s. We LOVE your QK9C shirt Adele! |
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Baine -
Baine was a young, handsome pup we transported to safety early this past December. We are happy to report he has found his "Happily Ever After". This is the report from his rescue organization: "Sometimes us volunteers wonder why things happen the way they do. This gorgeous fur-baby named Baine waited so long and had so many "almost" homes. Along the way he was the reason another dog had a life saving blood test to detect heart worm disease. After so many "almosts", Baine finally found his family. Now we know why things happen the way they did. He was waiting for his special rescue big brother! . . . " Good things come to those who wait. We are proud of you and over-the-moon happy for you Mr. Baine!! 💓 |
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Buddy (fka Zambini)-
Quincy K-9 Connection passenger, Zambini (transported on 4/14) has scored himself a GREAT new purpose. He is now in training to be a service dog for a veteran!! This is the message we received on 5/8/18 from Help Save Pets: ... He was placed as our first dog with a group that works with vets dealing with PTSD. When they are ready, they are paired up with their own dog, and training them at the Center helps them adjust and heal. It’s called K9s for Vets. That’s him... sweet sweet dog! The video clip was his new “dad” meeting him for the first time. Afterwards the trainer there sent me this note: “Got to meet his new vet. Spent 2 hrs telling him he loved him and he would never walk alone. I cried watching him cry. Vet bought a fit bit for him and the dog. He will stay at the center and the vet will be coming 3 days a week to train with him. His first class is tomorrow. :) Zambini is now “Buddy”. He also has a mom now too!” When I jokingly said, “what-he’s not keeping the name Zambini?” she responded, “the vet said, “Zamm what?!?” Lol! But then he got real serious, and said,”no- his name will be Buddy. Cuz he’s my Battle Buddy.” Which is apparently a very special term they use in war... |
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Iris - We hope this one makes your heart as happy as it has made ours. Iris is a blind and SWEET dog we helped around February-March. She became homeless when her owner died. Quincy K-9 Connection found her placement with an AWESOME rescue organization in early March where she quickly captured the hearts of her foster family. Today, we received the following words, "Iris got adopted today!!! Claire is thrilled with everything about Iris and when I asked at one point after they first met what she thought of Iris, Claire said "She is Awesome!" We think Iris felt the same way about Claire." We wish Iris and Claire the happiest of futures. What a lovely duo! |
Penny (fka Princess) -
Quincy K-9 Connection helped find Penny (formerly known as Princess) find her way to rescue in mid-March. The girl is ALL about LOVE!! We actually had a hard time determining what commands she knew because all she wanted to do was go from person to person collecting love.
We were delighted to recently learn that Penny has been adopted. This is the message we received yesterday:
"Princess (now Penny), got adopted!! She was a foster success, she successfully convinced her foster family that they should keep her. She fits their family so perfectly! Penny is their first bull breed dog and I think she's a great dog for a first time pibble owner. She and Clark (the red dog next to her) are best buddies.
Thank you for everything you did for Princess/Penny."
Good job Penny! We always knew your were a special girl. ❤️
Quincy K-9 Connection helped find Penny (formerly known as Princess) find her way to rescue in mid-March. The girl is ALL about LOVE!! We actually had a hard time determining what commands she knew because all she wanted to do was go from person to person collecting love.
We were delighted to recently learn that Penny has been adopted. This is the message we received yesterday:
"Princess (now Penny), got adopted!! She was a foster success, she successfully convinced her foster family that they should keep her. She fits their family so perfectly! Penny is their first bull breed dog and I think she's a great dog for a first time pibble owner. She and Clark (the red dog next to her) are best buddies.
Thank you for everything you did for Princess/Penny."
Good job Penny! We always knew your were a special girl. ❤️
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Xena - Quincy K-9 Connection helped this sweet baby find new hope in January . . . after she had lived outside for quite some time. This is the update forwarded to us from her rescue organization. "Just wanted to say thanks for helping us make Xena a part of our family! She is such a great dog and we all love her so much! You were also dead-on with her reaction to our pet rabbit- she just loves Pipkin and wants to play with him! .... -The Babusiak Family with Xena, 💟 adopted 03/31/18" Yay Zena! Quincy K-9 Connection so incredibly happy that you have found some kiddos to snuggle with!! |
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Hobo -
Quincy K-9 Connection transported Hobo to his new rescue organization on February 24. Just a few weeks later, we received notice that he was adopted. This is what his rescue organization had to say, "What a wonderful little boy. A happy, well rounded dog. Got along with everyone and everything including the 2 resident dogs in his foster home and another foster dog that came in after he did. His foster home really enjoyed him and his new family is in love. They made sure to have all the supplies he would need and everyone is going to share in the responsibilities of having a dog as part of the family." Good job Hobo! Quincy K-9 Connection is proud to have played a role in your new happiness! |
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Storm & Bailey - DID YOU KNOW? Quincy K-9 Connection helps to save more animals than you see on our weekly transportation collages. Sometimes we help needy animals find rescue organizations, but different travel arrangements are made (outside of our Saturday morning transports). Here are 2 of those special pups. Storm is a blind, but gorgeous blue and white pit who was recently adopted. Bailey is a Shar Pei who was recently rescued and placed in foster care. Once her ear and eye infections resolve and she receives necessary treatments to become "adoption-ready", Bailey's foster home is looking forward to becoming her forever home. The future is looking bright indeed to both Storm and Bailey. |
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Maggie, Callie, & Squirt -
It's a 3-IN-One Update :) This is the message we received in early March from Great Lakes Border Collie Rescue: "Maggie was transported to a GLBCR foster at the end of October 2017. I am that foster, and we adopted Maggie after Christmas. She is quite the little character and we love her so much. Maggie has just started puppy agility and will fly once she puts it all together! Callie, shown with her PilotsNPaws crew, was adopted to a wonderful family in Michigan about two weeks ago. Squirt, who came on the January 6, 2018 transport with Callie, came to my house to be fostered for the GLBCR. I just drove Squirt (now Dexter) to his wonderful forever home in Michigan on Friday, March 2. I had a DNA test done on Dexter (Squirt) and he is mostly Border Collie mixed with….Great Pyrenees!" Thank you GLBCR!!! |
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Baron - Baron was one of seven collie puppies that we transported to rescue on January 27. In late February, we received this update: "My husband and I adopted Baron two weeks ago and he has truly been the best addition to our home and my classroom! I am a high school teacher and my principal has allowed me to bring Baron to work with me. My students love him almost as much as we do. Thank you to all the hard working people who work with K9 Lifeline who rescued this sweet pup, his litter & tons of others." Jackpot Baron!!! |
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Morgan - Surprises come in all shapes and sizes . . . We transported lovely Morgan to her rescue organization on 10/7/2017. As it turns out, she had a secret. When she presented at the vet for her spay appointment, the vet discovered she was a mama-to-be. Morgan gave birth to 6 puppies. We are happy to report that all the pups have found loving homes. Morgan, herself, was also adopted in February. Just for the record, she will be having NO MORE puppies. |
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Blondie - QK9C transported Blondie to her rescue organization on December 9th. Her rescue has notified us that she found a forever home on 2/20. They called her a "lovely girl with a wonderful personality." Of course she is :) Hooray Blondie! |
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Bear - Quincy K-9 Connection transported Bear to his rescue organization on 12/23 after his owner was deployed. We are happy to report he has been adopted and is already demonstrating what a WONDERFUL boy he is! His mom runs a daycare and reports that Bear is AWESOME with both the kids and with their Chihuahua! You are special Bear and we are VERY happy for you Buddy! |