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'Operation Puppylift' dogs enjoying new homes in America
  
Wednesday, 21 April 2010 07:20

Robolini with foster brother Bailey, Robo was surrendered to HSGB by her owner in Nov 2008.FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- Thanks to the massive puppylift that took place earlier this month, we've received numerous pictures and emails from the rescuers and adopters.  We thought the public might enjoy a sampling of these as much as we do. 

It's heartwarming to know these formerly hopeless dogs and puppies now have such hope, love and happiness in their lives.  We can only hope for a time in the future when these dogs will be as treasured and appreciated here at home as they are abroad. 

From Kim in Denver (adopter of HSGB potcake Trooper in 2005) on Meme ... "I wanted you to know she's doing wonderfully -- and she's SUCH a joy for Trooper in the evenings.  He hasn't had anybody to play with on a daily basis, you know, and Meme has managed to refresh the puppy in him, with her jumping and running and chewing on his ears.  It's pretty fun to watch.  I also got her a harness for our outdoors walks and now, instead of fighting the leash, she prances along so proudly -- head and tail held high, with those funny ears flying in the breeze!"
 
Max home at last! In Denver after 3 years at HSGB, after being adopted as a puppy and then abandoned by his original adopters after a year.From Lorraine in Boston on the 3 potcake pups she took in to foster and find homes for... "Well - the outpouring of response to the puppies coming into New England has been amazing!  We have several calls or emails coming in daily about whether there will be more dogs/puppies available again.  2 of the pups are in wonderful homes already & the 3rd has a couple of interested families that we are looking at now.  The local paper did a great article on the pups (click here)...Let me know whether you are planning to move any more dogs into this area again.  If so, I'd like to have people refer to the Petfinder site so we can match them with a dog." 

From Angie in New Mexico on the two Dobermans and two potcake puppies she found placements for... "The dogs are all great. Dwight and Diablo are both like a couple of pups. We had Dwight for a couple days what a sweetheart. I had a hard time letting him go. But he is doing great he is with the president of Dobie rescue in Colorado. And Diablo went to a foster home here and his foster mom and dad fell in love with him and they have applied to adopt him. They have 4 fenced acres and a pond and he LOVES it. The pups are now named Slick and Mybuddy...both are very loved." Cade formerly Coke (short for Coca Cola), the From Jess in Denver (adopter of HSGB potcake Finn in 2006) on Abby... "You guys will laugh.  So I took the pups to get groomed and the groomers told me that Finn is in love with Abby...even though he hates water, he climbed the stairs to get into her bath a couple of times.  The little one did well, though she was a little scared...she has been such a good girl!  The groomers loved her."
 
From Lisa of Golden Retriever Rescue S. Florida on the three Bahamian "Golden Potcakes" they took in to place... "ALL IS WELL!! Bay is with Beth...she said she is as cute as can be. She says she looks like a little fox. Robolini is at Lorraine's. She is a wonderful foster Mom who has a big Golden. He loved her. He actually takes her leash and takes her for a walk...She is so sweet! ... Lloyd is at our house. He is just great! He was welcomed by my pack and ate like a "little piggy". Then he went out on the golf course with us. My dogs were free and he was on a leash. He slipped out of his collar. Ran about 50 yards...we called him and back he roared!! We did have a treat to reward HIM FOR RETURNING...BUT I DON'T THINK THAT HAD anything TO DO WITH IT!...What amazes me about all 6 of the dogs we have gotten from you....they never have any accidents in the house! AND they are all so sweet and good natured...joyful, actually."
 
Caley formerly Coco, surrendered to HSGB by her owner in mid 2009.From Bideawee in New York ... "Our puppies are adorable and everyone is already completely in love with them!!!!!  Thanks!!"
 
From Rae of German Shepherd Dog Rescue of Central Florida ... "I want to thank you for my two new babies as they are both fabulous, well-nourished, well-cared for dogs. I honestly wish what we pull from our animal control facilities in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas were half as well maintained. Dancing Dog Farm is happy to have them here...One question though -- when are you sending the rest of Coke? I think you left half of him (at least 40 pounds) in the Bahamas. Was the plane overcrowded? ROFLMBO...
Coke is resting with his paws around his doggy dish working on the meal I just gave him. I forgot how little he is when I fixed his dinner and made it a regular GSD portion. Oh well, he doesn't seem to mind. Coco went for the water first and waited like the perfect lady she is to partake of her dinner. I will turn on Island music for them before turning in so they feel less lonesome for their home. They are both such great dogs. I am smiling ear to ear while writing this. Coke has already stolen my heart. He is the perfect pint-sized German Shepherd Dog." 
 
From Ann of Front Range German Shepherd Rescue in Denver ... "Bobby and Georgina ... Were they together bf they flew here?  They are so funny.  We have had a ball with them today.   They listen well and play. Our Gsd's love them. Thx"
 

Bobby and Georgina's first snow in Denver!From Jill-Ellyn (adopter of HSGB potcake Happy in 2004) on Max... "Max took 10 seconds to figure out the dog door. He loves all of "his" toys and treats. Saturday night I took him and Happy to visit Ice (another Denver potcake). Ice was, as always, wonderful. They just loved each other. Jean has a huge backyard and they played and played and then Max curled up and fell asleep on Chuck's feet. He is afraid to get into the car, but once in, is a perfect gentemen. We will keep taking rides and he will get accustomed to it. We went to see Dr. Natalie on Saturday morning. He is in good health. She thought he was just a love, which he is. He went to the Pet store and behaved perfectly. Happy gives Max nose kisses and lets him up on her bed and he follows her all around, so all is well. Max sleeps right next to me every night - he is a cuddler. Thank you for sending him to us. He is perfect for me and for Happy."

Photo 1:  Robolini with foster brother Bailey, Robo was surrendered to HSGB by her owner in Nov 2008.

Trooper on left, adopted in 2005, and Meme, who came to HSGB as a puppy in early 2009.Photo 2:  Max home at last! In Denver after 3 years at HSGB, after being adopted as a puppy and then abandoned by his original adopters after a year.

Photo 3:  Cade formerly Coke (short for Coca Cola), the "mini German Shepherd Potcake" weighing only 35 pounds full grown, came to HSGB as an abandoned pup in 2008.

Photo 4: Caley formerly Coco, surrendered to HSGB by her owner in mid 2009.

Photo 5:  Bobby and Georgina's first snow in Denver!

Photo 6:  Trooper on left, adopted in 2005, and Meme, who came to HSGB as a puppy in early 2009.

 

Lloyd meeting his foster mom at the airport in Florida; found tied up to gate at HSGB early one morning in fall of 2008.

Photo 7:  Lloyd meeting his foster mom at the airport in Florida; found tied up to gate at HSGB early one morning in fall of 2008.

 

Abby on left (formerly Loopy), surrendered by her owner to HSGB in May 2008, with foster brother potcake Finn.

Photo 8:  Abby on left (formerly Loopy), surrendered by her owner to HSGB in May 2008, with foster brother potcake Finn.