Happy Tails from CCAS Adopters!
Adopter: Marianne S.
In April our miniature dachshund died at the age of 14. Three years ago our other dachshund died at the age of 15. They were incredible dogs and we absolutely love the breed. For the past few months my husband and I have been in search for a mini dachshund. We’ve visited advertised puppies and although they were all adorable…none of them felt “right” for us. It was hard to walk away from them but we knew the one who was meant to be ours would come along.
A few weeks ago I was looking for advertised dachshunds on the Internet. I don’t know why, because the facility is far away from where we live, but I went to the Canyon County Humane Society (CCHS) web site. I started looking at all the dogs and it literally took my breath away when I saw a beautiful miniature dachshund puppy. Out loud, I said, “Oh my gosh – this is our boy!” I just knew in my heart that Buckwheat; a 13 weeks-old puppy who was found as a stray and belonged to a local breeder who lost track of him was our new baby boy. The breeder decided he wasn’t valuable enough to take back so she relinquished him.
I emailed the CCHS that night and told them I couldn’t get there until Saturday but they cannot hold the animals. The next day I went to work and all of my coworkers told me – you better get over there fast because he will be gone soon. I called CCHS and they told me the same thing. Thank God for wonderful, supportive coworkers who went on Map Quest to get the directions from work to the shelter for me – and they encouraged me to go get him now!!!
My experience at CCHS was wonderful. They love all of the animals in their care. I was interviewed, which is a great thing for them to do because they want to make sure the adopting families and the pets they are adopting are good fits and they do all they can to make sure pets are adopted once…to their forever homes.
Thank you CCHS for our precious baby dachshund! We’ve renamed him Lincoln and he is one very loved, valued, spoiled, sweet, healthy, happy baby boy!
Posted September 01, 2010
Adopter: Emily I.
I saw Flash on the CCAS website, and knew he was special. After convincing my family to take him in, we adopted him only three days later. I came home from school that day, and he greeted me instantly, rolling on his back for a belly rub. When we got Flash on 05/20/10 he was underweight, and his ribcage was showing, but since then he has put on some weight and is now at a healthy 60 pounds. Flash has gotten along great with the cats, and has been a joy to have. He loves to get cuddles and belly rubs, in fact, I've even nicknamed him my little cuddle monster. He can't bend his back left leg, but has no problem running around the house and playing. I love Flash to bits and pieces, thank you so much CCAS for holding on to Flash before he found his forever home!
Posted August 28, 2010
Adopter: Nancy S.
We adopted our kitten, George, (now named Dizzy) back in March. We could tell immediately that he would be a great addition to our family. However, our 18 month old female cat, Lucy, did not agree – at first. It was a heart wrenching decision, but after a few days of the older cat hissing, sulking and seeming entirely miserable (which made us miserable), we decided we had made a mistake and would try to find Dizzy a new home. However, as my husband and I were discussing how to go about finding the new home for Dizzy, Lucy began to show interest in him. Then they began playing and now she not only tolerates him, they are the best of friends. They play together, chase and groom each other and are so much fun!
Posted August 27, 2010
Adopter: April S.
I adopted Casey but changed his name to Vinny. I came home surprised to find out that he was house trained and knew basic commands. He's the sweetest dog that I've ever met and couldn't be happier in his new home. I couldn't ask for more in a companion. I thank you for keeping him in the shelter for so long..he's just what I was looking for. :)
Posted August 23, 2010
Adopter: Chris and Raquel H.
Hi, We adopted Charlie, named Truducktan, I think everybody called him Buddy there. He is a 4 year old Golden Lab mix. What a wonderful dog, we got him for a friend for our other dog and from day one they have been best friends. I could not expect any more from him. He has made our family even better. I congragulate the humane society for their training and how they kept my new friend. What a awsome dog.
Posted August 19, 2010
Adopter: Ron and Tammy O.
We adopted Sierra (formerly know as Madira) in November of 2009. We had just lost our family dog and our boys were heartbroken. Sierra has been such a blessing in our lives. She was easy to crate train, always has the energy to keep up with 2 young boys, and is always eager to snuggle at the end of the day. We could imagine our lives without her. Thank you so much Canyon County Shelter. She has been everything we could have asked for!
Posted August 18, 2010