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IF EVERYONE WERE AS CARING AS YOUR VOLUNTEERS, THE WORLD WOULD BE FREE OF MANY PROBLEMS...
I just wanted to send a letter about Angel, our beloved pet we adopted on April 7, 2015. She has been doing very well, enjoying attention and cuddling and company just about 24/7! She is a wonderful addition to our family and is a joy and comfort to me and my elderly mother who suffers from Dementia and had a mild stroke several years ago.
We often tell Angel something similar to what the Nanny in The Help told a little girl in the movie: “You is beautiful, you is kind, you is smart and you is important!” All family members should get that message, don’t you think? Of course, I’m not under the delusion that dogs know English, but I’ve always believed animals understand the intention of our communication. Perhaps that is a delusion, but one I’m happy to have! The work you do is appreciated and respected. If everyone were as caring as your volunteers, the world would certainly be free of many of the problems have plagued society. Thank you for everything. Sincerely, Betsy Galper |
THANKS TO HIS HONEST DESCRIPTION, WE KNEW EXACTLY HIS STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES...
He has done so much more for me than I could ever do for him.....
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Kevin and I adopted Chase, now named Taco in Dec. 16, 2017.
Taco has come so far with his issues. I always gave him my unconditional love and accepted him just the way he was. I love him so very much and one day when a loud noise scared him, I called him to me. He laid his head on my chest, and at that moment, I knew. It was as if he were sharing his whole life with me, and my heart broke for him. I knew at that moment we established a forever bond. Taco had a strong dislike of men due to his former abuses. We eventually had to put him on antidepressants, and that has worked beautifully for him and now he loves his Daddy, but his distrust of others still persists, but we have very few visitors so that is okay. Taco loves his large yard and he is the master of it. He barks and barks at anything that moves. He loves his Blue Dog beef sticks, his blankets and his own baby pillow. He loves it when I sing his lullabies to him at bedtime. Yes, he's very spoiled. :) He has done so much more for me than I could ever do for him. I am so grateful to Luvfurmutts for letting me be the one to take him and make him part of our family. Thank you so much. Sincerely, Mary L. Cecil |
THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME MY PRECIOUS BABY...
My name is Lisa Lyons and my husband, Lamar, & I adopted one of the "buddies" puppies, Rosebud, in 2015. We just call her Rosie. She is a healthy, very happy, somewhat hyper/active puppy. At last weigh in, she was 12 lbs. We take her to Petco for training every Monday night (they LOVE her there because she's SO friendly). She's very smart & learns the commands very quickly. Our dog trainer thinks she would be great in agility training & competitions. From a standing still position, she can jump up/over the couch to the carpet on the other side without even touching the couch. Even though she's not even a foot tall, she can jump about 4 feet high. She's very friendly, playful, loyal, & smart. She makes me so happy, I love her so much. I just wanted to say: Thank you for giving me my precious baby!! Here's some pics of her this past year & a recent pic of how big she's gotten. Thank you again for picking us to adopt her!
Lisa & Lamar Lyons |
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LETTING US ADOPT HER...
LFM WAS WONDERFUL...
YOU CAN REALLY TELL EVERYONE AT LFM CARES ABOUT THE DOGS THEY SAVE...
We can’t thank Luv Fur Mutts enough for Samson. We adopted him in November 2016 and the whole adoption experience was great. The application was simple and quick. Additionally, Samson’s foster mom was such an amazing person. She was so helpful through the whole adoption process and even kept in touch after the adoption to check on Samson. You can really tell everyone at Luv Fur Mutts cares about the dogs they save. Thank you Luv Fur Mutts!
Matthew Pfeuffer |
LUVFURMUTTS DOES GREAT WORK...
My husband and I adopted Beverly (top left) in November 2017. Our experience with LFM was wonderful. They checked out all of our references and contacted our vet to make sure we our good pet parents. Our little Beverly is just as her description stated; shy at first, but is adjusting very well. All of the humans at LFM were kind and caring and I have recommended them to many friends. LuvFurMutts does great work!
Lynne & Ed Rhea |
WE ARE THANKFUL FOR LUVFURMUTTS RESCUE...
We adopted Izzy a year ago, in 2016. Our experience was wonderful! The open communication with LFM and her foster was helpful in understanding her personality and history. Izzy was returned after her first adoption and they welcomed her back. Their commitment to finding the right home gave Izzy a chance to find her forever home. The application process is properly vetted, which is appreciated. At the adoption event, we were able to play with her and quickly fall in love! We support and are thankful for LuvFurMutts Rescue! We are happy to have them as our choice of charity with Amazon Smile.
Kris Loughran Strater |
THE REWARD AT THE END IS WELL WORTH THE WAIT...
We adopted Molly, formerly known as Hope, in January 2017. Prior to the adoption, we had to fill out an extensive questionnaire and have references. I appreciate the fact that Luv For Mutts does this because it helps ensure that the dogs go to good homes.
When Molly first moved in, she was very scared and timid. There were some "growing pains" at first, but we worked with her, and now she is a very happy girl! She loves her two pug sisters! She is still skittish whenever there is something new in the house, like a Christmas tree, lol, but she has come a long way. I would encourage anyone adopting a rescue to be patient. These poor babies have been through a lot and just need reassurance. The reward at the end is well worth the wait! We love Molly and are so glad we chose to adopt! Sincerely, Janet Mitchell |
WE WOULD RECOMMEND LUVFURMUTTS TO ANYONE LOOKING TO ADD TO THEIR FAMILY...
We were just starting to think about adding to our fur family when we came across his face on your website. It was love at first sight for us, we knew he was our dog. We applied and arranged to meet with Lauren and Carol to meet and adopt our sweet Tobasco. It’s without hesitation that we say it was the best decision we’ve ever made. Both ladies were welcoming, kind and very helpful. We will forever be grateful for them rescuing our boy from a high risk shelter and for Lauren fostering him and caring for him until he came to live with us. He’s simply a joy. Tobasco has the kindest heart and eyes you could get lost in for days. While we shutter to think about his life before Luv fur Mutts rescued him, we are thankful his past is a distant memory at this point. We would recommend Luv fur Mutts to anyone looking to add to their family, we encourage you to reach out to them and consider one of the dogs they are fostering and help them to help you-save a life! ️
Amber Howard |
I AM THANKFUL FOR GROUPS LIKE LUVFURMUTTS...
I AM SO HAPPY LFM RESCUED ZOLA SO THAT I CAN LOVE HER FOREVER...
I can't wait to spend my first of many Christmas' with my little Zola! She is not without her quirks and I love everyone of them. I am so happy that Luvfurmutts rescued her so that I can love her forever....special thank you to her foster for loving her until I could! Best foster mom according to Zola!
Ruth Ann Benfer |
LUVFURMUTTS RESCUE MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE...
I volunteer at Animal Friends Shelter and truly enjoy what I do. We try to help the scared dogs become less scared, we try to exercise the dogs by walking & play time in the yard. There are some dogs though that need more than what we can give. We are limited by the amount of volunteers that come each day. Some of the dogs, especially the smaller ones, need more one on one time and that's where rescue comes in. Those special little ones who just can't let their guard down, who are just overwhelmed by the shelter environment or miss their families so much! It's hearbreaking, but LuvFurMutts Rescue makes a big difference by taking these dogs into foster homes and letting them breath and adjust. I imagine they sleep much better too in a home. It can make a big difference in a little dog's life. They blossom and thrive in a home rather than a shelter, no matter how much we love them! In a perfect world, there would be no shelters, only homes.
Debbie Schneider |
BEING THE CONDUIT HAS BEEN MORE FULFILLING THAN I COULD EVER IMAGINE...
I am still awed by the wonderful family who adopted my foster, Sparkle, last Saturday. Her forever mom photographed with Sparkle (on right) and new sister Lucy. She sent me the other two pictures of Sparkle settling in just fine, so I would feel comfortable without her. Being the conduit for Sparkle to move from shelter to this loving home has been more fulfilling than I could ever imagine!
Linda Albert |
IT WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE...
I have a true success sotry from the Fall of 2014- Lilly came from BCAS when LuvFurMutts got her out of the shelter. She came to me a mess! We rehabbed her and she went on to find a wonderful new family who I keep in touch with. It was a great experience for me and Lilly and her new family. Thank you LFM!
Barbara Rose |
I KNEW I WANTED TO GIVE BACK TO THE ORGANIZATION THAT GAVE ME MY BABY GIRL...
My name is Meredith and I adopted Lilly, previously known as Rainey, in Spring of 2013. I named her Lilly Pulitzer Mason, after my favorite designer who passed away that same week. Lilly has been the most sweet and loyal dog. She is my right hand (wo) man. When I bought my own home, I knew I wanted to foster dogs to give back to the organization that gave me my baby girl.
Meredith R. |
I AM SO GRATEFUL TO BE APART OF LUVFURMUTTS...
DON'T FORGET ABOUT ME...
I asked my dad to send you a few photos so you won't forget me. I am doing fine here in Miamisburg and mom and dad treat me real well. We play a lot and have a lot of fun. I watch my weight and am very athletic. I still think of you now and then and my friends at LuvFurMutts. Ol' ken has several thousand photos of me. The BIG red doggie I am talking with in that last picture is Chunk. Chunk is my best dog friend. He is a rescue Labradoodle and lives down the street from me. We swap visits and play together. I have other dog friends in the neighborhood, too. Think of me now and then. I am still a very pretty girl. EVERYONE says so. LOL!!!
Luv and doggie kisses, your old friend, Willow Hall 2016 |
WE WERE MEANT TO RESCUE EACH OTHER...
I lost my 16.5 year old American Eskimo in 2014. He was a “free to a good home” adoption from a workplace bulletin board. He was three at the time, and his person had gotten a new job that required long hours and a lot of traveling.
After he passed away, I discovered I had developed a pretty severe allergy to dogs. I had always had dogs in my life, so this was devastating news for me. (I’m the one on the floor with the dog at parties or stopping on the street to ask if I can pet someone’s dog.) When I was finally ready (after nearly two years) to start looking for another dog, I visited with an American Eskimo through another rescue but was allergic. It happened again when I went to see a Chihuahua mix named Bobby, and I was heartbroken. The foster even gave the dog a bath so I could try again the following week, but I was still allergic. I’ve actually developed a friendship with the woman who eventually adopted Bobby. Hoping to avoid another heartbreak, I did some research on hypoallergenic breeds. They’re not easy to find at rescues and shelters, but I found a West Highland Terrier at a rescue. I was not the first application and didn’t get to meet him. Then I found a female Westie at a shelter near my home. She needed surgery on her legs and was allegedly surrendered for being vicious. I spent two nights sitting on the floor of the shelter with her until she became aggressive toward me. I talked to my vet about the surgery and aggression issues, and he told me he wasn’t surprised. I was willing to incur the cost of the surgery, but I couldn’t have an aggressive dog with small children living so close to me and my niece and nephews at family gatherings. I was willing to try to break the aggression with training but was afraid I couldn’t do it before she bit one of the kids. I was ready to give up. Ready to give up, I went back online and did some more research on breeds. Being single, living in a townhome and knowing that in our older age I may have carry my dog places (as I had done with my previous fur baby), I preferred a smaller dog. The Coton de Tulear sounded like a good match for me. Puppies were $2,000 - $3,000, but I couldn’t justify a puppy when there are so many dogs out there at rescues and shelters who need a good home. I mentioned the breed to a co-worker and said, “Where am I going to find one of those at a rescue?!” She did a quick search and found Wallace (aka Wally) at LuvFurMutts Animal Rescue. I rushed back to my desk and spent my lunch filling out the application. Shortly after that, he disappeared from the site. I was devastated and decided to give up my search, I couldn’t take the heartbreak anymore. A couple of days later in June 2016, my phone rang at work. It was Sara from LuvFurMutts. She was Wally’s foster mom. She explained that he was mistakenly put on the site before he was neutered and was removed shortly after he was put on. Sara also told me LuvFurMutts isn’t a “first come, first served” rescue. They read the applications and try to match the dog with the person. I didn’t realize any rescues did that, but I loved it! She said she had picked my application out of those received and had already spoken to the vet I use. She said I could meet Wally after she contacted my other references. Once she had done that, we set up a time to meet that weekend. I was so excited I got to the PetsMart in Florence an hour early! I wasn’t sure I was ready to open my heart to another dog, but Wally stole it anyway. Plus, it just seemed like fate. There’s a lot of stubborn personality packed into his tiny body, but he’s worth it! He may be a little spoiled. He has sweaters and a hand-made blanket for when it’s cold. When it’s too warm for long walks, he has a stroller so he can ride around with me. He has toy boxes (yes, boxes) over-flowing with toys. He likes to destroy most, but doesn’t dare chew on his favorite named Piggy. He carries that pig around with him like it’s his baby. He brings it to bed with him and downstairs in the morning. He also uses it as a pillow to rest his head. This little guy is seriously adorable, which helps with the stubborn thing! A few months after I adopted Wally, my mom passed away after a long illness. Wally and I were with her when she passed away in the early morning hours of November 26. Honestly, I don’t know what I would have done without him during that time. He was always by my side, my reason to get out of bed, a place to focus my thoughts. I don’t know how I would have made it through those first couple of months without Wally, LuvFurMutts and Sara. Thank you, LuvFurMutts. I believe he was at this rescue with this foster at this time and my co-worker saw him during that brief window he was online that day for a reason. We were meant to rescue each other. Kim & Wally Vinje |
WORKING WITH LFM IS THE MOST REWARDING VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE...
Working with Luv Fur Mutts is the most rewarding volunteer experience I've ever had. The dogs we see have been mistreated, abandoned and neglected, and I love showing them that life is good and that there are people who will love them the way they deserve. I love seeing them relax in my home once they realize they're safe. I still keep in touch with many of the people who have adopted my foster dogs, and there's nothing I love more than seeing a photo of a pampered pup, and hearing how very loved and cherished they are.
During the time I've worked with LFM, I've adopted one of our dogs myself, and two others have been adopted by members of my family. All three dogs had rough backgrounds, and all three seem to know what they've been rescued from. They're the happiest, most loving little furballs, and I love knowing that I helped them find their way to the good life. There's so much wrong with the world, and so much I can't fix. But I CAN make life better for one dog at a time. Georgi before and after we adopted her: from scared, skinny girl to princess poodle! Emilie Davis |