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!