Bailey

We adopted Bailey (formerly Brons) about 6 weeks ago. He has been an absolute joy. He was very shy and unsure at first but has definitely come out of his shell. He loves our kitties and wants to play but they're still a bit unsure of this young-un! He loves to run in his backyard and chase squirrels on "The Bailey Highway"! We have a 7 month old Granddaughter that he is totally in love with (even when she pulls his hair!). He has made many friends and has "play dates" with other puppies which he loves. You can not see this little guy and not fall in love! Through this holiday season he has learned how to help wrap presents LOL. Not really much help but certainly hilarious for Mommy! Thank you PUP for giving us such a loving, funny, thoroughly entertaining boy!

Lily

We adopted lovely Lily one week ago. She has been a fantastic addition to our home. Lily loves to be cuddled and chase her ball around the garden. Our dog Jada and Lily are great company for each other. Lily came from a foster home where she recieved excellent care and training. Bringing her into our home was a very smooth transition. Couldn't ask for a better adoption. So happy we could save a life of a sweet puppy in need. :)

Lily

We adopted lovely Lily one week ago. She has been a fantastic addition to our home. Lily loves to be cuddled and chase her ball around the garden. Our dog Jada and Lily are great company for each other. Lily came from a foster home where she recieved excellent care and training. Bringing her into our home was a very smooth transition. Couldn't ask for a better adoption. So happy we could save a life of a sweet puppy in need. :)

Angus Wee Beastie

Monday, November 14th will mark one year since Angus Wee Beastie (formerly Spunky) became a member of my little family and I can't begin to tell you how blessed I am to have him in my life. The name? I get asked about that a lot. For nearly a week after he came home with me, I couldn't come up with a name that "felt right." So in the meantime, he was dubbed "Wee Beastie". Eventually I hit upon Angus and it went so well with Wee Beastie, the whole thing sort of "stuck."

Angus is an absolute joy. He adores his "big sister" Freyja - stealing her favorite ball one minute and giving her thorough ear washings the next. He has such a bright little personality with a great big streak of stubborn thrown in to balance things out a bit. And Freyja is just as fond of Angus as he is of her - they are inseperable (and complete partners in crime). I half think the phrase "in cahoots" was invented just for them and of course I wouldn't have it any other way.

Favorite words: squirrel, num-num, park, ball, outside, kitty
Favorite things to do: snuggle, squeak toys, go to the park with Freyja, practice telepathy on mommy (you want to give me a treat, you want to give me a treat, you want to give me…)
Favorite treats: baby carrots, bully sticks
Favorite toys: the oldest, baldest tennis ball I can find
Tricks mommy makes me learn: sit, lay down, dead dog, high five, shake, beg

I can't thank the adoption coordinators or Angus's foster mom enough. They were very encouraging and supportive through the entire process and took my concerns about introducing a 2nd dog very seriously, which tells me that they have a real passion for what they do and for the dogs they save. So thank you… without you, my little family wouldn't be complete.

Love for Levi

We had talked about getting a puppy for a few years, but the time wasn't right. One night we wondered, "when is the right time?" and it was never going to get better so we started the hunt and thought if it's meant to be, we will find the right puppy. Once we found PUP online, we continued watching their posts. And within a few days we found Levi. Pam and Melanie were so willing to set up a time to meet. We could tell they were volunteering with PUP because they really cared for the pets. We met Levi on Aug 30th in front of Petco. He was so sweet. We took him for a walk to see if we were compatible. He was very attached to his foster mom and we could see he was a lover. We could tell immediately he was tender hearted and just purely sweet. we had already prepared the house and had bought toys (way too many before we'd even met our pet) and supplies. We took Levi home and its never been the same since. He is so perfect for us, we didn't even change his name. Neither of us thought we
would ever be the type of pet owner who talked baby talk or dressed our pet in costumes, but here we are. Levi was a sheriff for Halloween. He has his own blanket and a toy chest full of toys and bones. He has a diaper bag for when we travel. And our family loves him too. Even Great Grandma melts when she spends time with Levi.
We've had him 10 weeks now and he knows 4 tricks and a few "in-progress". He is socializing extemely well and fully potty trained. He rings the bell to go outside and has even tricked us a few times just to get a treat.
We can't thank PUP enough for their patience with all our questions as new puppy owners and matching us with our baby. PUP made the adoption experience as easy as possible. He is the love of our life and is amazing how much he adds to our life. We are so happy we adopted Levi and at the same time provided a home to a loving pet. Its as if he knows we rescued him and he is on his best behavior.
Thanks PUP!!
Scott and Chrissy Tippin

Joey's Tale

We adopted Joey last October and he quickly fit in with our two other small dogs. His happy, outgoing temperament gave us the idea to share his charm with others so we began obedience classes in preparation for becoming a therapy dog. In August, Joey passed an evaluation conducted by Therapy Dog International and is now a registered therapy dog.

Since then, we have been visiting a local senior residential facility twice a week. Upon entering the lobby, Joey eagerly begins greeting individuals with his bright eyes and wagging tail. Occasionally a resident he hasn't previously met walks down the hall and he'll lead me over so he can say hi. He is definitely a charmer and warms the heart of those who meet him.

Attached is a photo of Joey in his official therapy dog bandana and tag, ready to go to work. Many thanks to PUP for our happy little dog who brings happiness and smiles to us and others.

Oliver

I had been thinking seriously about adopting a dog for months, and even planned my recent move around finding an apartment community that allows dogs. I put an application on file with PUP and asked Trish for her recommendations on dogs that would do well with my living situation and lifestyle. She sent me a great list of wonderful pups, and on that list was dear, sweet Oliver.

Oliver's page on Petfinder caught my eye and I just kept coming back to it over and over again. He just looked like the sweetest, most loving little buddy and there was just something unique about him. Something told me he was my dog, so I worked with Trish to arrange a meeting with Oliver, PUP, and Oliver's foster parents.

As soon as I saw the little guy, my heart melted. PUP and Oliver's foster dad were incredibly kind, patient, and informative. There was no pressure to adopt and they were very honest about his temperament and needs. They gave me plenty of time to get to know him and think carefully about my decision. I was honestly touched by how thorough everyone was and how much they cared about Oliver being taken into the right home.

Since the day Oliver came home with me, he has in fact been the sweetest, most loving little buddy I could ever ask for. We have bonded and I take him everywhere I can. We're fortunate to live next to the pet store and animal hospital, which means he's going to be something of a spoiled pup. We also begin obedience training this week. Oliver can be very shy, but he is warm, loyal, and SO snuggly!

I cannot thank PUP enough for bringing Oliver into my life. He is a sweetheart and I feel lucky to be able to make him a part of my family!

Update On Bandit (aka Mozzie)

Update on our little boy Bandit, he came to us on this great day on May 7th of 2011 formally known to PUP as Mozzie. We just wanted everyone to know that he has made him self right at home here with us. He is our very spoiled boy who always sleeps under the covers on his back. He is a very smart boy who was trained very well before he came here but he did make a couple Oops on the floor but does great now. As you can tell by the pictures he loves his toys, he brings one to bed every night. All of us in the Okerson family want to say thank you to PUP for helping us find our baby boy and for all the time and help you give.

Thank you again from
Bandit, Brian and Kelsey Okerson

Dioge (formerly Cricket)

When we met Dioge at Petco we kinda knew we loved her and wanted to adopt her, but she needed to meet my husband to make sure all of us loved her. We went back to Petco the next day and without a doubt all of us LOVED her. She fits right in with the family and she loved by all that meet her. She is great with our girls and other dogs. She is sweet and non-aggressive. She is a runner, a sleeper and loves belly rubs!
It's only been 2 weeks, but we already know she is with us forever. We can't thank PUP enough for bring her to us. She is the best dog ever!!!
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Ted (formerly Jake) update

We adopted Ted (formerly Jake) back in 2009. I love him so much and he is doing quite well. He loves his 'ice cream' and reminds us if we forget to get it after dinner. Ted is the perfect dog and I cannot thank PUP enough for all the work they do.
Sincerely, Jeff & Kari Nipert

Ranger On Course

Ranger (adopted last April) and I have been having so much fun! I was looking for an activity to channel his energy and intelligence and agility seemed a good fit. We started classes last September and his first trial was this June. He has been in three NADAC Agility Trials and qualified three times - once in Hoopers and twice in Jumpers. He has a blast on course and does a happy leap in the air as the spirit moves him.

Many Novice dogs and many small dogs are initially uncomfortable working at a distance from the handler, but Ranger is quite willing to get out there and work away from me. This works out well, since he can move so much faster than I can! Currently we are working on his distance commands and obstacle discrimination so he can do more while I do less. This little guy is a perfect dog for a beginning agility handler - he makes me look good!

Thanks so much for bringing us this special dog!

Raymond (formerly Luigi)

Raymond is flourishing! He has been with us just over a year. He is so happy and healthy. He LOVES to go for long walks, and recently finished a 7 mile hike -- with energy to spare! He is fit and fun and incredibly snuggly. What a sweetheart. We love Ray. Here he is on his deck, enjoying the sunshine.

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Raymond (formerly Luigi)

Raymond is flourishing! He has been with us just over a year. He is so happy and healthy. He LOVES to go for long walks, and recently finished a 7 mile hike -- with energy to spare! He is fit and fun and incredibly snuggly. What a sweetheart. We love Ray. Here he is on his deck, enjoying the sunshine.
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Wally

I had begun to think about adopting a small dog earlier this year. I have a 37 year-old Amazon parrot (Beaver) who loves dogs, but had not found the right candidate. That is, until I clicked on a news article for PUPS and then visited their website. When I read about Gandolf (now known as Wally), it was all over. I filled out the application form right then and there. I shared his photos with coworkers and friends.

When I finally met Wally, he was a bit nervous and so was I, but I knew it was a good fit. When we got home, it was like he had lived there all his life! The bird was thrilled, and I ended the first day with Wally asleep on my lap and the bird on my shoulder.

Thank you, Pups, for providing the platform for adoption. Wally, Beave, and I are forever grateful!
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Ernie is a star!

Where do I begin? My boyfriend and I already have a rescue mutt, Ginger, so we both knew how rewarding it can be to have a loving, loyal and hilarious critter living in our house. I have always wanted a little dog to call my own, but we never had a big enough place for two dogs (we barely had room for Ginger, honestly). So, the second my boyfriend and I moved into a new house with a big back yard I got on Petfinder and started searching for a new family member. We looked and looked and looked. We filled out applications and sent photos of our yard and copies of our lease and any other thing that people asked for. We went to adoption events and shelters every weekend, but none of the dogs we met were just right for us. Don't get us wrong---it was difficult to turn away from those sweet little faces and all those puppy kisses, but we knew that it was important to find the dog that would fit best in our home and get along with Ginger. So, we waited.
We saw a picture of Ernie (originally named Riley) on the PUP website and knew we had to meet him. We were cautiously optimistic; we had done this before and knew that a picture didn't always guarantee a good match. We got up Sunday morning and drove to the Issaquah Petco (from Seattle) where we were told that Ernie, his foster mom, and an adoption facilitator would meet us. We were there early, of course, and the second we saw his scruffy little butt walk through that door we both looked at each other and KNEW he was our dog. We had a meet and greet, talked with the foster and the folks from PUP, Ginger and Ernie had a bit of a walk together and everything went great.
Ernie came home with us that afternoon and it has been the funnest month EVER in our new home. He has gained a lot of confidence and learned several new tricks. He is such a sweet little man, we cannot imagine life without him now.
Thank you PUP!
Amy, Alex, Ernie and Ginger.

Bocce & Cocoa Become Friends

One rainy, Father's Day afternoon my hubby, daughter and I drove to a PUPS event at Petco in Issaquah and we met Cocoa, an adorable and loving smooth hair Chihuahua. None of us had ever owned a Chihuahua and we had no idea how ADORABLE and LOVING they can be. We couldn't understand why Cocoa was available for adoption. He was a little underweight and has several teeth missing but we all agreed Cocoa would make a good addition to our family of two Havanese and two Tabby cats...

...But it just didn't seem fair not to say hello to all the other dogs while we were there, so we had a nice visit with Bocce, a long haired Chihuahua who was snarling and snapping at everyone. We were told Bocce had food aggression and was very barky. There was just something special about him and I fell in love with Bocce immediately. We all decided we would do our best to bring these two new dogs into our family and give them safe boundaries and love. We ADOPTED BOTH!

It's been 2 months since we brought them home and they are MORE wonderful than we thought with a few little surprises. We had no idea how intelligent Chihuahua's are and it's a pleasant surprise. Also adopting a 2 year old and a 5 year old both already potty trained, leash trained, and sit on command. That's great. Their personalities are so fun and all four dogs are playing together, sleeping together, and eating together.

Cocoa is a cuddler, he really only wants to curl up in our laps and lick. We are teaching him boundaries with licking. He enjoys his daily morning walks and keeps up with the pack. He's gaining weight and loves to eat his food to the last drop!!

Bocce is now comfortable with everyone in the house, eats peacefully with the other dogs, and tries to engage the cats in play.

We love Cocoa and Bocce and couldn't be happier. These two are such a wonderful addition to our family and have brought many laughs and giggles so far. We would do it all over again.

Thanks PUPS for all your hard work and volunteers!!
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Little Pliny butt

We had been wanting a dog for the past two years and just hadn't found the right time to do it. We then somewhat spontaneously brought Pliny home 5 months ago and can't get enough of his cuddly, loving dachshund personality! We like to tell him he was a good decision. He pretty much goes everywhere with us and we've had lots of fun finding dog-friendly weekend fun, including bars and coffee shops. He is definitely one of the most loved dogs in our apartment building and we can't go anywhere without people talking to him. He was a bit shy when we first brought him home, but that went away quickly and he has really warmed up and now will greet and play with anyone, big or small. He's a smart little pup, too, and won the final training competition in our dog class. (P.s., I highly recommend the UCLA in the U-District if you're looking for positive puppy training.) Our dog walker adores him and takes him to hang out at her job, so he often spends his afternoons as a "therapy-dog" in a
retirement community. Apparently everyone loves to watch him play fetch down the hallways. He's still learning lots about his world and it's super fun to watch him. Just this week he had his first swim in the Sound! Right now we're looking forward to a two-week California road trip with Pliny and we know he'll love the adventure 'cause he loves being with his "pack." We'll even be able to swing by his name-sake in Santa Rosa. ;-)

As a side-note, Pliny suffers from mild-to-moderate separation anxiety, and it broke our hearts for the first few months we had him, but we're doing a behavioral modification program with him now and he is making some really good progress. So just a shout-out to owners of overly-attached dogs -- look into consulting with a behavioralist, 'cause you can make some positive changes for your dog.

And I think we're off to get coffee and head to the small-dog dog park! I just love having a dog and Pliny's kinda the best. :-) Thanks PUP rescue for everything you do!

Maddy

My life has always been a solitary one. When speaking with a friend a couple of years ago, it was mentioned that it was a shame that with all that I have seen and done in my life, that I dont have a "sidekick" to come along to bear witness. " You need a dog", she said. And she was right. After the untimely death of my best friend back in 2007, I had barely breathed a word to anyone. I decided that something needed to change, and thats when I took my friends advice more seriously, and began looking for a dog. But not just any dog would do. I had a long list of criteria, very little of which was flexible. Basically the dog needed be on the smaller side, athletic, short haired, not a barker, and not opposed to going absolutely everywhere with me. And even more importantly, the dog had to be a rescue. After looking through shelters, and online listings for nearly three months, I had the great fortune of finding People United for Pets, and soon thereafter "Maddy".
"Maddy" has been an absolute joy!!!! Since bringing her home, she and I havent been separated for more than a hour or two at a time. She goes jogging with me every morning, followed by traveling to all of my job sites ( Im a landscaper ), and on the weekends we go hiking together, or on an adventure to the farmers market or perhaps a street fair. She loves car rides, the beach, her squeaky toys, belly rubs, and naps with me on the couch. My employees have deemed her "Honorary Foreman", and have awarded her with her very own safety orange work vest. This fall "Maddy" will be helping me train new EMTs for search and rescue. I strongly support People United for Pets, and so should you!!!

Juliet

I and Juliet found each other through PUP. I have not had a dog in 20+ years, but I always knew when I retired I would want to get one. In my family our fondest memories are of a dachshund we had and I really wanted another. I also wanted a dog that could be a good friend to my grandsons, 9 and 6 years of age. After much searching for a rescue dog I was finally but in contact with Juliet. We call her Julie.

What a wonder girl she is. She proved to be smart, learning commands quickly, house broken in a matter of days and a wonderful dog with my grandsons. She is not terribly fond of other dogs but has become comfortable with most of the dogs in my neighborhood, especially the small dogs, still not so happy with the big dogs.

Thank you so much for connecting us.
Joan
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GirlFriend

We lost our beloved Rhodesian Ridgeback, and thought for some time that we just couldn't look at another without seeing her. So, after letting our hearts settle down, we decided to adopt a much smaller dog, particularly now that we are no longer as young and robust as we once were.

We began our seach in an effort to find a "Benji" type of dog. Not an easy task since they are accidental mixes of other breeds, but after awhile, we were looking at the available pets on Petfinder, and noticed GirlFriend. At the time, she was being called Hennessey.

She has a face you can't help but love to look at. So, we met up with her foster mom and decided pretty quickly that this little one was the one we'd been seeking. She isn't colored like a Benji, but she's still drop dead cute.

It turns out she is a totally loving, obedient, house trained bundle of joy. She's bonded quickly with us, and is a delight to have. She even travels well.

Thanks PUP. GrrrFren is a winner! ;-)

Lanna and Tom Beall
Port Orchard, WA

Kai! (amos)

My husband and I have been wanting a dog for a long time. We both recently had childhood dogs that passed away, and decided it was a good time to bring a new little puppy into our home. We decided adopting was the right decision, and are so so glad we did!!

We met little 3 month Amos at an adoption event and immediately fell in love. I knew he needed someone like us in his life, and we needed him! We have only had him for less than a week now, but he is already making himself right at home. He's got tons of new toys, with a few select faves ;) We love going to the park every day, and running around to let out some of that puppy energy! He takes naps with me on the couch before I head to work in the evening, and is ready to play again when my husband gets home. He's getting to know some new doggy friends, and we've already been to the beach!

I love this pup like you wouldn't believe! He's a fast learner too, doing so well at potty training. We did give him a new first name, which is Kai. Our little Kai guy. Kai Amos Eli, an amazing new addition to the Eli family! :)

Marta and Drew Eli
Fife, WA
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Winnie Lynn

I have wanted a dog for years, but my living situation didn't allow it. My situation changed and I could finally get my dog. I knew I wanted to adopt a dog rather than buy one from a store or breeder. I was looking for Dobermans or Boxer types, but if I couldn't find one of those I knew I wanted a big dog. I was on Craigslist and saw a dog through PUP, not what I was looking for but I clicked on their website and started looking at the dogs available for adoption. I stopped when I saw the picture of Winnie and I fell for her instantly! I don't know what it was, I swear she was looking at me through my computer screen asking to come home with me. I thought about it for a few days, never being able to get Winnie out of my mind. I decided to fill out the application and start the adoption process. Arrangements were made for Winnie and I to meet at an adoption event. When I saw here prance in the store my heart melted and I knew she was my girl. I took her home that day and start
ed to get to know my new daughter. I was a little worried at first, she didn't make a sound and didn't want to leave my side. Two days later, we both knew that she was home. The first time she growled and barked I wanted to throw a party. I never expected to be the proud father of a 6 pound little girl, but I've never been happier. Adopting Winnie was the best decision I've ever made and she's made my house complete. Her and I have already taken a road trip to Oregon to meet her family and she was a hit! Anyone looking to adopt a small dog should go through PUP, the adoption process was easy, Winnie was fixed, micro-chipped, and taken to the vet for a check up before she came home with me. The company cares about the dogs in their care and it shows. Winnie's foster mom Sara was a sweetheart and took very good care of Winnie. I can't say enough good things about the company or the adoption process. Thank you PUP for bringing my little girl into my life, we're going to have a
lot of fun together for many many years to come!
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Jazz the Poodle

We'd been looking for a poodle for a while, so when PUP called to say that they had a new miniture poodle ready for adoption we went right over to see him. Jazz took to my husband and I right away, and we brought him home that night. Jazz is 7 years old, so not a spring puppy anymore, which fits right into our lifestyle. He was so quiet on the ride home and the whole next day, I wondered if he even had a voice box. No bark, no growl, no whine. Just a nice shake of the tail. By the second day, though, he found his voice. Now when anyone comes to the door, or walks down the street, or stops at the neighbors house -- he barks. Not excessively, but enough to let people know that this is HIS house now!
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Tyler

On Memorial Day three years ago I adopted my sweet little boy Tyler. What a special boy! I was looking for a Shi Tzu mix, but an adorable Japanese Chin named Ty was available. When we met it was love at first site. On the ride home, Tyler bonded with my Shi Tzu mix Jimmy, they have been best buddies ever since. When Jimmy's momma passed away a year and a half ago, I was afraid he was going to die of a broken heart, he was so very depressed. Tyler was his comfort, he brought Jimmy out of his depression.
Tyler received a special Valentine last year, his little Sister Abbey. She is also a Japanese Chin puppy mill rescue, together they are my "double chin". The three "kids" are inseperable. Jimmy is 15 years old but he doesn't know it, thanks to Tyler and Abbey, they keep him young.
I am so very greatful to PUP for my little guy Ty. Life is good at the "Dawghouse".

Koji

We have always had larger breed dogs (Setters, and Golden Retrievers), as well as cats over the last 35 years, in January we sadly had to put down the last of our retrievers, Chance, who had lived to the ripe old age of 15, after having been born with only three legs. After swearing that we were done with any more pets, we ended up bonding with a Yorkie/Shih Tzu, who ended up living with us for a while, when our son and his girlfirend split up, that was the end of that.
After our son moved out (for the third time), my wife was really missing having the smaller dog in the house (or at least something to mother), although I was less than enthused, I agreed to at least pay lip service and look at what was available, after looking at all of the purebred websites, I found about about Koji and PUP via the petfinders website.
We were lucky enough to be able to interview yesterday, and both parties were happy with the results.
Koji is everything that we could have hoped for, he has bonded immediately with both of us (my wife in particular, and my son, on a fly by visit) he is very affectionate, playful, and there have been no issues in regard to potty training. He went right into his carrier at night, and slept in our room with no issues at all (other than my wife complained that now she has to listen to us both snore)
I would especially like to thank his foster family, for the training they were able to begin with him in the short time they had him, it is very apparent that they have worked very hard, and it is so much easier to continue with the commands he is already familiar with. He even received a trial by fire when our two small grandsons made a surprise appearance, he was wonderful, he was not skittish, like many small dogs, did not bark or show any signs of aggressiveness, and they both left him alone.
We had a very pleasant experience with PUP, and the adoption, and will strongly recommend them to anyone looking for a new pet.

Ruby

PUPS Donation $285
First vet check-up $28
Seeing a once shy and scared dog come out of her shell and just enjoy being a dog.... priceless

Thank you PUPS! Ruby has adjusted perfectly. She has chosen our 3 year old Dane Marlee (pictured) as her best buddy, and now insists on being a part of everything that goes on around here!

Sincerely,
The Watkins

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'Kimo' adopted May 14, 2011 :)

We moved to Greater Seattle 3 years ago with our beloved boxer, Buster. He was our sweet gentle, family dog - we couldn't imagine life without him! We often thought of adding another dog to our family, and knew our next would be a rescue dog, but with two young children it seemed a little overrwhelming.

However, life is fleetiingly. Buster passed away only a year after our move; we were devastated. He had been a part of our family for so long that we couldn't imagine getting another animal to take his place.

After having time for our hearts to heal, we knew we were ready to open our hearts and our home to another dog. We didn't want to replace our beloved pet, but add a new family member. We knew we wanted a smaller dog, to start a new chapter of our lives and for our children. We met several wonderful dogs, but our boys were just drawn to 'Kimo' from the PUP Petfinder site.

We filled out the application, but not completely. It was difficult to dig up the veterinarian information from our old, beloved pet - but we did and also told PUP our story. The volunteers were sympathetic to our situation and set-up meetings with us right away! When we finally got the opportunity to meet 'Kimo', a match was made!

'Kimo' is housetrained, crate trained, has perfect manners, has opened up in the two short days that we've had him! It's like he's always been a part of our family! We are so happy we waited until the time was right for our family and we found the perfect pet! :) He's been wonderful with the boys, wonderful for us, and an overall joy! We can't thank PUP enough for providing such a welcoming, wonderful experience for our family!

Oh, the name is growing on us! 'Kimo' may remain 'Kimo' (Sabe) - the boys are still deciding, but we do know we've found our forever dog! :)

Billie(Plato) and olive (Lemon Drop)

I had been looking for a couple of months and saw that PUP was having an adoption event, so I decided to swing by! Unfortunally plato and lemon drop had just left! So we set up a meeting so I could meet them, i was going to be meeting and deciding between 3 dogs. I wasn't sure if I wanted one for two. So after such a hard decision I decided on billie and olive! I figured two would be better so no one would get lonely when I was at work. They are so amazing, I am so lucky to have adopted 2 dogs with such great and different little personalities. I am obsessed with them. I can barely wait to get home from work and never want to leave them. Billie has so many opinions. He is the definition of chihuahua. And olive has the most adorable little eyes. She loves to play toys and give me kisses. I am so blessed to have, not one, but two amazing little love bugs.

Mimi

We have been looking for a "new addition" to our family for a couple of years now. We kept having to put it on hold due to a couple of unexpected moves and health issues with our dog, Cody. After moving to the Woodinville area we decided to start fostering animals for a local rescue organization. I would love to keep them all but know that is not possible; but came across a picture of Mimi on petfinder.com and just new instantly that she was the one. We met her a week ago through her foster mom and the family fell in love with her---even our old boy, Cody. He actually reached out with his huge lab paw and very gently patted her. That was when we knew she was the one to permanently bring into our home. We have, since then, brought in another wonderful foster dog that Mimi loves. It's like she is working with us to help these foster animals transition from their rough pasts into loving animals who will eventually, themselves, find their permanent homes. I highly encou
rage all of you out there to please consider adopting a rescue. They are beautiful, loving animals that just need a home and family of their own.
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Nikki

I had just lost my 14 year old Bichon and it left a hole in my heart and his Bichon brother of also 14 yrs old.
Kylie, who is now renamed Nikki, short for Nicoal because she is such a beautiful black. She has been a joy. Such a ball of energy. She spent 2 days at Dinky Dog day care and had a good time with the other little dogs. She is able to entertain herself and also, my cat loves her. She has a little too much energy for the 14 yr old dog so he just looks at her... She is a treasure. I would like to thank the foster home for the good job the did on teaching her and loving her. I have recommended your services to others. Thank you. Murphy, Susie Q, Nikki and me.

Buddha the Chug

I had spent 4 months looking the "the one" and it turns out all I had to do was sit on the floor at PetCo in Issaquah during a PUP adoption event.

I saw him come in the store in his foster Dad's arms and knew that he was going to pick me to be his new forever Mom. That was over a year ago.

Buddha is the best dog! He has just enough of the Chihuahua to be my fierce protector and just enough Pug to keep me laughing with his goofy ways.

Thank You PUP for giving me the opportunity to have such a WONDERFUL best friend :)