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

Form Submission from: www.healthypawsfoundation.org

'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! :)