Success Stories

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CARLY (AKA HANNAH)

Hi, Glendale Humane,
I was just checking your website (I’m always recommending you to friends looking for pets), and realized I hadn’t sent you an update on Carly lately, who came to us from Glendale well over a year ago. Carly was a diamond in the rough when we brought her home from Glendale, and now we can’t imagine life without her. Carly’s manners are much improved, and she’s a beautiful, healthy, happy girl. She and her big “brother” Quincy play all the time - the rougher, the better! (She even had a cartoon inspired by her at DrawTheDog.com!)
Best Regards to all of you,
Rick Nelson & Dave Miller

SUNNY BOY

Hi Guys:
I was adopted almost 4 years ago by my mom, who took one look at the info card on my cage and said to me, “You’ve been here way too long.” She took me home, and after a few weeks of gentle coaxing, and a LOT of tuna, I finally came out of my shell. I have been with my mom for a long time now, and I literally rule the house! You guys said that I didn’t get along with doggies, but my patient mom made me discover that doggies can be fun to rule! It took a little while, but now I love to chase Jack, (my nemesis) around the house. He doesn’t go anywhere near my food bowl, and if he gets out of line, I pounce on him with all of my 14 lbs! Thanks to you momma, and the Glendale Humane Society!
Love, Sunny Boy

MOOKIE

Thank you so much for rescuing Mookie. We truly adore him. He’s always so spunky and happy to see us when we come to his little gate (we’re getting closer to end of mission potty training, yay!) When we take Mookie and Wyllie (our 14 year old) on walks, Mookie charges ahead, full of excitement. He sure loves the grass. He’s getting really good at sitting and finding treats. He even lets us carry him. All in all, he’s a real joy, and we really appreciate your efforts in getting him to our home. Thank you, truly. The Nakashima family

MERLIN

To Glendale Humane Society, More than a decade ago, I was searching for a black cat and had put my name on a list, when a few weeks later I received a phone call about a kitten. All of his litter mates had been adopted so he was all alone and had come down with an upper respiratory infection. I had to feed him with a plastic syringe because he could not smell his food. When he arrived home I turned on the heater and after feeding him and giving him his medicine, I had to go to a meeting. He was wheezing horribly and I was wondering if he was going to survive. I sent out a healing prayer and headed out the door for my meeting. When I came back he was laying next to the heater. He had already recovered about 50% and I knew he was going to be okay. I named him Merlin. It’s been almost 11 years now and he is the best pet a person could ask for. In return, he may have saved my life as well. I had just purchased a fountain and unknown to me at the time, the power pack had a short in it. Coming home after a long day at work, I fell asleep. During this time, the power pack burned a large hole into the carpet. I was sound asleep when all of the sudden I feel this cold nose touching my nose. It was Merlin. I got up and went into the living room. That is when I found a fire about to happen. He’s a smart, loving, talkative cat with a great home and I thank you for the opportunity to bring this special pet into my home. Karen Glenn

ERLENE aka SUKI

Hi there, We adopted (Suki) Erlene about two months ago from your shelter. I’m sorry it took so long but I wanted to update you all regarding her progress. She has been the most amazing dog with an equally amazing personality. We have three cats and they all get along. She now has free access to the entire house and seems to be enjoying life to the fullest. We can barely take her for a walk without having her being pet by every neighbor we have. She has them all programmed. We slept in late one morning and actually got a complaint that one of our neighbors didn’t get her Suki time in! Suki participated in the Wiggle Waggle walk and did just fine. While her first meeting skills are a little lacking with other dogs, she progresses every day. She is kept on a leash whenever we leave the house since her speed in the backyard is simply unbelievable. We had a play date with a friend’s border collie. The Collie tried to herd her and she thought that was the best thing that’s ever happened. The border collie slept in the next morning. She starts formal training or should I say we start our formal training next week. I’m including two links to pictures. Some include the fire damage on the trails in the San Gabriel Mountains above our home. As it turns out, Suki loves to go for walks there. There are also a few videos as well. I hope all is well at the shelter and I thank you all for rescuing her. We can’t imagine life without her. Marty and Kendra By the way “Suki” means “beloved” in Japanese.
http://mottmcfly.smugmug.com/Other/Suki/9279428_nQLku#619950553_5pDrh http://mottmcfly.smugmug.com/Other/Recent-Suki/9621419_nX5io#648392082_NLe2D

DARLA

Darla is doing marvelously! She is such a blessing to our whole family. She loves to go for morning walks around the neighborhood and enjoys time at the local parks. It is not unusual for someone to recognize her as the “dog that was at Anderson’s with her puppies”. Darla still loves to chew on anything and everything. She has many toys; nylabones and peanut butter filled frozen kongs are her favorite. But, she’s happy with legos, sticks, doll accessories, hats, and an occasional item taken from the laundry basket. Darla spends time playing fetch but her favorite sport is cricket chasing. After she scores a goal she rolls over on top of the cricket, then flips over and eats it! It may not be an Olympic sport but she’s quite good at it and it’s amusing to watch. We are thankful that Darla is a part of our family and look forward to many years of happiness with her. I hope all her puppies are doing well.

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