Deidra

We adopted Deidra in May 2010 after deciding that we had plenty of space in our new house to add a friend for our 8 year old dog, Donkey. We were a bit concerned that sharing our attention with another dog would cause jealousy issues with Donkey. Fortunately, this was not the case at all and the two became fast friends. They share toys, will drink out of the same water bowl at the same time, and spend hours each day wrestling and playing out in the yard.

Deidra has learned so much in such a short time despite her stubborn streak. (Well, she is a hound!) She is great with kids, other dogs, and even our cat (although she did try to "tree" poor Kitty for about the first week we had her)! She has been a wonderful addition to the family and has proved to be a great companion to us and her new best friend, Donkey. Thank you Furry Bottoms for helping us find such a sweet, mellow, and wonderful new family member!

Kara and Brad DeLanty

Kira

She's just the best - we laugh every day and what a fun loving puppy she is! We're so lucky that the people who adopted her first, brought her back!

She's made huge strides at staying in the house not kenneled - rarely EVER do we find anything wrong when we come home. (as long as we keep everything put away, garbage, dishes, etc)

She LOVES our backyard and will spend all day out there in the yard, watching birds and strolls through the flower garden looking for bunnies. When she finds them it's a sight to behold!

She and Luke play constantly - she's made a huge difference in Luke's life. Niki had been sick for so long, that we didn't really realize Luke "forgot" how to play. They run run run run!

Colette

Tinker (formerly Nina)

Hello! I wanted to let you know how our spoiled Tinker is doing. She is the best dog we have ever had. She loves our 2 children, ages 9 and 6, and has such a great temperment with them. She is protective of our home and is so lovable to everyone. Even though she is a lab/dachsund mix, she does not love the water. We have had her for about 2 years now and look forward the many, many more years to come.

Thank you again for our wonderful dog! The DeWitt Family

Cabot (formerly Jake)

Here is Cabot. He was adopted in January 2007 and known as "Jake". He was one of a large litter of Lab-Golden mixes........except that he's not :-) We had our suspicions that he might be a different mix when he kept on growing and growing--and avoided water at all costs! We had his DNA checked and he turned out to be a Labrador-Mastiff-Pit bull-Shepherd mix. He is the sweetest dog and smart too: his shoe fetish continues, but at least he fetches them for us now! His only bad habit is that he really likes to "explore", just like his namesake. His only claim to shame was his dog obedience class, where he just decided to do it all his way; far too independent to walk in a circle and "sit" every three paces. Borrrrring............find me a job to do!! Better yet, find me a friend to play with!! (I am happy to report that his manners have improved tremendously since then) He is a great dog and we love him.

John and Kirsten

Echo

My name is Echo and I have a new family. They drove over 300 miles round trip to get me! I have quickly settled into my new home and love to take naps in the sunny living room. My parents think I am quiet and sweet, but also very inquisitive which they love. When I'm not napping I like to toss around my new toys, go for walks, ride in my dad's truck, and investigate the great outdoors at my new cottage. I am currently mastering walking on a leash. I have quickly gone from circling us all into a tangled mess to a calm, steady, straightforward strut. Although all bets are off when I see a squirrel:) Thanks Furry Bottoms Rescue for finding me such a great home!

Ernie

We adopted Ernie in January, 2010. He has been such a joy to our family and in our lives! We couldn't have asked for a better puppy for ourselves. He loves his squeaker toys and loves going on long walks around the neighborhood. He is great with other dogs and loves to have play dates with them. He loves to cuddle and sleep right next to us! He is a great dog and we would like to thank Furry Bottoms Rescue and the foster family who had Ernie for letting him come into our lives!

Josie & Mitch

Tessla

Here are a few pictures of my rescue Tessla, playing with my grandson. We had Tess before we had Aadin and weren't sure how things would go with the baby but as soon as cheerios came into the picture the two of them are best buddies. Tess has been the most perfect dog, rarely makes a peep and is always happy to just be around us. She doesn't beg at the table or wake us up in the morning to go out, in fact we wake her up to go out. She comes when I call her if she is loose and doesn't complain on a tie out in fact sometimes she wants to go out just to be tied out and to suntan on the deck. She doesn't get the concept of fetch but loves to play catch if you throw the tennis ball she catches it mid air and wants another one. In the winter she catches ice cubes. She is by far the sweetest most gentle dog I have ever seen in my life. We, including Aadin love her so much. Thank you for finding her and letting us adopt her.

Kia

We adopted Kia in August of 2009 and our lives have been filled with such happiness since then! She is now about 4 years old and shockingly is still in the puppy stage, which we really do enjoy. Kia acts like a big baby and loves to cuddle with anyone that is willing to share a blanket with her. Her favorite toy is a large stick that we picked up down at the beach, and her rope toy too. She loves going for long walks, and enjoys running with us too. We really enjoy coming her to her welcoming barks and kisses. She really enjoys playing in the snow and running at the dog park. We have found that she does not like water and wont go swimming down at the lake. She is a great addition to our family and will never regret our decision to adopt her, she is so happy now!

Scott and Nicole

Seamus

We cannot say enough about our Seamus (sounds like shay-mus) He is everything we could have hoped for and more! When he first came in and we were fostering him, he was a pitiful site to see. He was so very sick with Pneumonia, worms and was so thin. After doing breathing treatments, iv fluids and nursing him back to health we could not give him up. He has fit into our family better than we could ever have hoped for. Our dogs and our children adore him!

He is one of the smartest little puppies we have ever met. Also one of the sweetest. He knows sit, down, crawl, shake paw, high five, and wait. We are working on other commands too. We are almost done with classes and can't wait to get him into the next set. We are so glad that we not only had the honor to foster but also to adopt our new furry family member.

Young Family

Mira

My puppy is a special needs puppy. Her name is Mira, because she is a miracle. Mira will be 4 months old. She is very smart and is already doing sit, down, and she can stay and I can walk 20 feet away from her. Because she is fragile, she will take an obedience class when she is older, and I will like her to get her canine good citizen certification. Our grandchildren love Mira. We have 2 other dogs from recues. Mira loves to be outside and she stays by me while I garden.

Barbara Kasper

Shay

As you can see, Shay is an amazingly beautiful blue Weimaraner. Almost four years ago, however, she was in a desperate situation. At 36 pounds (Half of her weight), she and a Brittany were dumped off at a dog park in Racine. Starved, hairless, and near death, these two canine skeletons were saved by a kind, dog loving woman. How grateful my husband and I are to her.

We fostered Shay and obviously failed! Having had Weimaraners for 16 years, Shay fit into our pack and has never left. I consider Weims my breed and Shay is our "Queen." Shay is the reason I volunteer for Furry Bottoms Rescue. She is the success story that everyone needs to know about because she was able to overcome so many obstacles. Shay is proof that inside of those dogs some may deem as hopeless, that there is indeed hope and most times, a love and loyalty so fierce that it should be considered a gift as valuable as gold. It just takes the right person(s) to find it!

Bernadette & Mark Stahlkopf

Redford (formerly Red)

Okay...so we failed AGAIN! Redford came to us to last October. Because of our sporting dog household - two Weimaraners and a Vizsla, we were given the English Setter as a foster. At six months, Redford (Formally just 'Red') was the calmest dog in our household and it was soon apparent that both Mark and I had fallen in love with him. He was, after all, a fantastic playmate for our young Vizsla, Horatio.

We never discussed adopting him. It was the "unspoken" that was so powerful. We both loved his sweet and quiet disposition. We loved that he and "H" were such good friends. We loved how he would roll on his side and lift his back leg for us to rub his belly - we now affectionately call that "Open for business." He opened his heart to us and we now closed the deal - we officially adopted him.

Four dogs...Four large, sporting dogs...Are we crazy? No, we are not because each one of them fills up our hearts and completes our family. Do we still foster? Yes, and it is because we cherish our dogs so much that we want others to experience the immense love and compassion we can share with animals!

Again, Bernadette & Mark Stahlkopf

Abby (formerly Willa)

We adopted Abby, February 9th, 2010, after she had 4 puppies that were weaned from her. Abby is 1-1/2 years old and is the happiest dog. Her tail wags all the time. She loves to take all the toys and put them on the couch and toss them off the couch and pounce on them. Who would ever think a 13 pound dog could make so much noise! She is so much fun and crazy at times, and always makes us laugh and smile. Abby gets along well with our other dog Cuddles. They are so cute when they are in the car together and have to sit next to each other to look out the window. Our family loves her very much! She just fit in so well with our family. Thank you Donna (her foster Mom) for taking good care of her!

Marie, Scott, Nicole & Kyle

Roxie, Jackson, Fergie, Mina and Porkchop

Thank you to Furry Bottoms and all animal rescues out there helping find good homes for wonderful homeless animals. We are a family of seven, two humans, four dogs and one horse. All of our animal companions have come from various rescues and shelters across the Midwest and all of our dogs were saved by these rescues from certain euthanasia. What a tragedy that would have been as our fur-kids make our lives complete. They are the most devoted companions and make me smile with wonder every day when I look at them. I think about how lucky we all are to have found each other. Our Roxie was dumped off at a shelter with 9 puppies after being tied to a tree in a yard long enough that all of the fur around her neck was rubbed off. A shelter employee saw how sweet she was and called a local rescue. Roxie and her puppies were saved by this rescue worker only minutes before their scheduled deaths. Roxie is the most wonderful lady and I have at least ten people who have offered to take her should anything ever happen to us. Jack came from a similar situation and he is the most beautiful and kind soul, his brown eyes will melt your heart. Mina and Fergie were twins that came from a large litter, we fell in love with Mina when we found her on petfinder.com and when we went to see her, we had to have her beautiful sister as well. We could not have asked for more lively, comical love sponges than these two girls and they were such a wonderful addition to our family. My gorgeous horse Porkchop was saved from an unknown fate on the auction block. He is the light of my life and an amazing companion who will be with me until the day he crosses the Rainbow Bridge. Anyone who sees our 'herd' falls in love and is amazed at how well they all get along. (Porkchop is the only one who doesn't live in the house of course!) There is never a dull moment in our house and we wouldn't have it any other way. I will always support animal shelters and rescues and would never think of 'buying' an animal from a breeder or pet store. I wish that everyone would choose to adopt so we can end this terrible cycle of homeless pets. Rescue animals know that you have chosen to save them and they never forget it. There is such a special bond with these animals that cannot be described, they thank you every day of their lives that you chose them.

Please support your local and national rescues!!!

Sincerely, Summer, TJ, Roxie, Jackson, Fergie, Mina and Porkchop

Jesse

Jesse became a part of our family on February 13,2010. Every day is an adventure with him!

He is very energetic,curious and sweet. Our daughter Jessie has a lot of fun with him. Jesse has been warmly embraced by our family and friends. He is growing more comfortable with visits and is getting to know everyone.

Jesse is growing by leaps and bounds! We became much more aware of this as we reviewed photos of him since February. He is quite tall. He howls quite a bit. A friend has remarked that Jesse looks like a big Snoopy! He is very good natured and has grown very attached to Jessie. We think that he sometimes thinks SHE is HIS pet! :)

Jesse has been quite busy since he joined our family. He rides to school to pick Jessie up at 3:20 p.m. He has discovered a neighborhood dog park,attended obedience school,had a few sleepovers at Grandma's,and has exercised in Aunt Laurie's spacious backyard. He has visited Tomah and Sturgeon Bay. His summer plans include puppy education and visits to EAA in Oshkosh and Washington Island in Door County.

Life with Jesse has been delightful. On a certain level,the house we have lived in since 2007 now feels more like a home.

Yvonne Teddy

View Jesse's Smilebox

Primo (formerly Preacher)

We adopted Primo (who we now call Primo because people kept thinking his name was Creature) in August of '08. He was 4 months old and was a fluffy fun puppy. Love at first sight for the whole family! Now a year and a half later, he is 50 pounds and very long and hairy. He is Lonzo's brother on the website although they have opposite coloring. He is so cute and has this great head tilt that gets him out of trouble. He loves other dogs and gets along well with our three sons (19, 16 and 10). The only thing he is afraid of is wind; otherwise he is fearless. Primo loves to chase the boys and other dogs at the dog park, play hide and seek (although he is always the seeker), runs a few miles every day with me and keeps me company while I work but loves it when the boys come home from school. He has been a great addition to the family. Thanks to Furry Bottoms for all the great care they gave him in his early months.

Julianne Maggiore

Titan

Titan (lighter color) was one of 10 pups when we saw hin on your web-site. He was just 9 weeks and had never been outside when we adopted him in Feb. 2007. He has become a sweet part of our family and gets along great with his "big sister" Saga (brindle).

Melissa Byrne

Duncan (formerly Reno)

We might be bias parents, but Duncan is the smartest dog we've ever met. The day we picked him up, I was sitting at the table signing the paperwork, he ran over, sat down and put his front paws in my lap. It was so adorable. Training him was so easy and he listens to both of us so well. We've gotten so many compliments on his looks and mannerism since the day we got him. Many people have asked if he had any siblings left, but he was the last one of his litter. He's also super handsome and is so good with the other kids in the house, 3 12-year-old cats. We can take him anywhere and he's always the life of the party.

Rescues give so much unconditional love. We have 4 and we wouldn't change it for anything in the world!

Caroline & Aaron Wagner

Sophie

I adopted Sophie, who is a chihuahua/poodle mix age somewhere between 2-3 years old over 7 weeks ago and she is a perfect match. We bonded right away and I can't imagine a day without her. She even gets along with her sister, my 10-year old cat, Ashley. They both sleep together in bed with me. Sophie sleeps all night with me and lets me know she has to go out in the morning by kissing my face. Sophie loves her daily walks and really enjoys walking around the neighborhood. Since, taking her to bed with me, she barks less and is very happy. Sophie loves sitting in the recliner with me, especially if I put a blanket around her. Sophie came housebroken and hardly any accidents. For anyone considering adopting a rescue dog, it is definitely worth it. The dogs may have had a rough experience in the past, but the dog will love you and appreciate you even more and make you very happy. There are lots of good dogs that need good homes. I am a lot happier now that I have Sophie to come home to. My cat, Ashley is less lonely and seems happier too. Furry Bottoms is a great place to adopt a dog from because they take the time to make the best match for dog and owner. Good luck finding your dog.

Jillian Johnson

Lily

I am just writing you to let you know that we have had Lily for 1 year now and she is doing wonderful and very adjusted. She is actually a trained Pet Therapy Dog and works in hospitals and nursing homes. I can never ever thank you enough for giving my family the chance to give Lily a home. I think she likes it here too.

Chris O'Connell

Crosby (formerly Jade)

We adopted Crosby about 3 years ago.he was about 12 weeks old. Since then he has grown to a whopping 115 pounds and is the biggest baby you have ever seen.He fit in perfectly with the two of us and our old lab Jake.He likes to swim and run in the woods.He sits on the floor and snuggles with the two of us and of course he snores all night loud enough to wake the two of us up.He is such a great dog we couldn't ask for anything more from our dog. Thank you very much he has found a life long home.

Carrie Stempihar and Neil Steinpreis

Daphne

Our family would not be complete without Daphne...we adopted her about 3 years ago and she is the best dog in the world. We couldn't of asked for a more loving and wonderful dog...she is truly a blessing!! When we saw her on Furry Bottoms Rescue we knew she was the dog for us, we sent the papers in and when we got the phone call we were so happy. They told us 4 other adoption papers came in and ours was first in line, thank goodness for that because we don't know what we would do without her. We will definitely adopt from Furry Bottoms Rescue again....thank you so much for giving us the most precious dog.

The Schaefer Family

Ivan

We adopted Ivan 1 1/2 years ago. He was approximately 1 1/2 years old. He was an instant part of our family. We have 3 children, ages 5, 10, 12 and he loves them. He has so much character and personality. He is also very entertaining. We also adopted a puppy when Ivan arrived and they have bonded fantastically.

We could have never dreamed Ivan would be such a great dog, but everything in your adoption description was very accurate.

Everyone loves Ivan and anyone who meets him to include other dogs and cats love him. He is just the greatest addition to our family.

Thanks so much! James and Lisa LeBouef

Annie

So far everything has been great with Annie at our home! We've been pleasantly surprised with how smooth the transition has been. I think she's very comfortable and happy with us. I've attached a few pictures of her in her 2 favorite places. She seems to like the bed I've made for her in the corner of our living room. She also loves lying in the kitchen by the patio door! Especially when the sun is shining in.

She doesn't make a peep during the night. Just sleeps in her bed. We take her for 2 short walks a day - just down the block a little and back, in the morning and in the evening. Chayton likes to tell her what a good job she's doing when she goes potty. :) And we also let her out on a long rope/leash thing in the backyard several times a day. She's very good with Chayton - gives him a lot of kisses and takes treats very gently from him. Overall - she is a wonderful and loving dog! We have no complaints.

Rheanna Smith (and Jericho & Chayton too!)

Ruby (Formerly Seven)

A year ago we were so lucky to be able to adopt a handsome puppy named Bugs from Furry Bottoms and he was such an exceptional dog, we decided we had room in our home to adopt another. We again searched the Furry Bottoms website only this time we were looking for a dog beyond the puppy stages, one a little more mature yet good company for Bugs. And we found Ruby (formerly Seven)! Ruby is a beautiful little yellow lab mix. Even though she is approximately 2 years old, people often mistake her for a puppy because she is so petite! All we know about Rub's past is that she was picked up as a stray and was slated to be sold to an animal research lab until Furry Bottoms saved the day! Ruby rode the ferry across Lake Michigan to Milwaukee and was placed with her foster mom, Dee, until we found her.

Ruby is extraordinarily smart and there is an intensity about her that took me some time to understand. When she first arrived in our home, there were certain behaviors about her that I couldn't quite figure out and I often found myself wishing she could talk and tell me about her previous life. Although I'll never know the answers to those mysteries, I have come to understand that what makes Ruby tick is love. She is almost obsessive about it. Once she decided it was safe to love and trust us, she has made it her life mission to make sure she never loses us. She has become a second mother to my children, makes sure our other pets are safe and behaving, worships my husband and is my constant companion - Velcroed to my side whenever possible. During the night it is not uncommon for Ruby to make the rounds, going from room to room to make sure everyone is sleeping safely. Her capacity to love sometimes boggles my mind!

Recently Ruby was voted the Most Improved in her dog training class and she will begin working on her Canine Good Citizen certificate this summer. She works so hard to please us. I have never met a dog quite like her. Although we have now had her only six months, it has been one of the most amazing and rewarding experiences of my life watching this relationship between Ruby and my family bloom. She is truly a gift from heaven and we are so grateful to Lisa Young, foster mom Dee, and Furry Bottoms for helping us find her!!

The Levy Family

Bugs

Every day my 9 year old daughter would get on the computer and search through Petfinder.com, looking for the perfect puppy to adopt. Hannah was determined. One day she came across Furry Bottoms and there she found a new litter of puppies looking for homes. We contacted Renae Harris, the foster mom in charge, made the trip to Adell and fell in love at first site with Bugs. That was a year ago and he is still as sweet as ever! Bugs is our "dream dog" - everything we could ever wish for in a dog and then some. He is so very gentle and sensitive yet he loves to play and have a good time. We can take him anywhere - camping, dance lessons, the beach, the nursing home - he just goes with the flow. Everyone knows and loves Bugs! We are so grateful to Furry Bottoms and especially Renae Harris for taking such good care of Bugs until we could find him. We love him so much! Nothing beats coming home from work to Bugs and his toothy smile! He makes every day special!

Thanks again! The Levy Family

Moose

Meet Moose. He's three years old. I can hardly believe we've had him this long. It seems yesterday we were meeting him at his foster family's house. Had they named him well, he was all long legs going every which way. When he sat down in my oldest daughter's lap I knew he was home. Moose keeps an eye on his people and is the only "child" I know won't be leaving home. Whether he's beside my chair or snuggling with Mike he keeps track of his family. He's recently earned his CGC certification. Thank you FBR for caring for Moose till we could find him!

Carol Van Ryzin

PJ

No words can describe the love and joy our little PJ has brought to our lives. PJ has filled a void our family felt after losing our Golden Retriever named Micky. PJ defines unconditional love. He has been there for our family during tough times and great times. Sometimes he seems to be the only constant in our lives. His requests are few; scratch his belly, a daily walk through the park, playing with him, and of course allowing him time to cuddle. We are so thankful we found out about Furry Bottoms. If you are looking for a wonderful pet and companion, we highly recommend Fury Bottoms

Steve Schapiro

Scooby (formerly Doc)

We adopted Scooby (formerly Doc) on February 20, 2010 when he was just over 12 weeks old. He seems to really be enjoying his new home just about as much as we are enjoying him. He likes to take all of his toys out of the the basket and put them all over the living room floor, but when he gets really excited he runs back and forth in the living and now that he can do the stairs he can't seem to stop running up and down...even when our backs are turned. He is so much fun and a little crazy at times, but it all brings a smile to our face. We especially like how much he's like a little baby and likes to crawl up on his mommy and daddy's laps to take a nap, it's the cutest thing ever. We'd really like to thank Furry Bottoms Rescue for allowing us to bring Scooby into our home, he's a perfect addition and we couldn't be happier.

Update: He has grown so much, but is still the cutest puppy on the block. He is such a mama's boy, but a very good one. He's learning quickly and has already learning to sit, stay, and come. We are still working on potty training although he is not messing in the house and sometimes go to the door when he needs to go out. We are so happy and he think he is as well because he tail never stops wagging!

Thank you! Pat and Holly

Robert

We met Robert for the first time on Valentine's Day 2009. He was going to solve our problem and we were going to solve his. Less than a month earlier, our 11 year German Shepherd Gauss died leaving our younger shepherd Marla with a severe case of separation anxiety. We tried many things, house sitters, working at home, aromatherapy, pheromone collars, anti-depressants, etc. At the same time though, we started searching Petfinder. Gauss left a huge hole in our home, not just for Marla, but for us. So, we searched for adult male shepherds.

Robert was over a hundred miles away and he'd been in foster care for quite some time. Everyone at Furry Bottoms who knew Robert was very helpful and told us everything about Robert's character, personality and history. This was reassuring, as we were looking for a harmonious smooth transition. So, one week later Robert joins our family and Marla's separation anxiety disappears over night.

When Robert arrived he was actively involved in a weight-loss program. He had 30 more pounds to lose and he accomplished this in about 6 months. It's very inspirational watching him become more and more athletic and confident every day. He chases rabbits and squirrels with Marla and goes on 4-5 mile walks daily. Although he managed to avoid doing stairs for the first three months, he now does them 3 at a time. He jumps through 18 inches of snow like a dolphin crashing through waves.

What a great splendid dog. He's a constant companion, a watchful eye, a shadow. The only thing we regret is that we were not around for the first part of his life. Thank you Furry Bottoms for all the great work you do, the wonderful animals you care for, and for bringing Robert into our lives.

Janet and Ted

Rufus (formerly Petey)

Here are a few pictures of "Petey" and his new family. I should tell you that we changed his name to Rufus. Hi full name is Rufus T. Wagstaff. :>) He is a wonderful dog. We just love him! He's doing very well and is very happy and healthy and loves his new family, friends, and home. The water pictures here are of him and his first trip into Lake Michigan up in Door Cty. It took a couple times, but he took to the water very well - so cute!!

Susanne Glocka

Kloey (formerly Suri)

Here are a few pictures of Kloey Olson (her Furry Bottom name was Suri). I (our family) adopted her on 6/17/09. She has been a tremendous joy in our lives, and I thank Furry Bottom for its mission and efforts so that I and my family were able to receive Kloey in our lives.

Kloey is a well socialized dog that loves people, children, and other dogs. She is the first to greet anyone at the door with a wagging tail and kisses. She love to chase things, especially squirrels, and has developed quite an ability to catch frisbees, although it's been a little too hard in the snow lately. She loves the water hose in the summer while I water the vegetables, and she can't get enough of the tennis ball.

We are grateful everyday that we have Kloey in our lives. I personally appreciate the application process and personal review Furry Bottom conducts before placement. I jokingly say once in a while that Kloey hit the "lottery" with our family, but in my heart, I know that her litter mates are likely equally as content and happy because of the efforts of Furry Bottom.

Robert Olson

Emmitt (formerly Sheldon)

Thank-you to Furry Bottoms Rescue and our wonderful foster family for our new puppy Emmitt. (former Sheldon) We adopted him on 1-9-10. He has been the highlight of our house. As you can see Emmitt has made himself feel right at home! This little guy has brought so much laughter into our family. He always has a puppy hug ready for us!

Amy and Bill Herms Green Bay

Lonzo (formerly Alonzo)

We adopted Alonzo (who we now call Lonzo because it flowed better off our younger son's tongue) in August of '08. He was only a couple of months old and the smallest fur ball (he slept under the coffee table). Now a year and a half later, he is the longest, fluffiest dog you can imagine. He is just a great dog and gets along well with our older dog and our two sons (10 and 7). In fact, when he is scared (like of the vacuum) he hides behind his adopted big brother who is only about half his size, it's priceless. Lonzo loves running and laying in the snow and chasing tennis balls with the kids. He has been a great addition to the family and we never would have found him without Furry Bottoms Rescue. Thanks to Lisa and all her foster parents for making it possible.

Lani

Presley (formerly Macy)

We adopted Presley (former name Macy) in October of 2008. We had been looking to adopt a puppy and fell in love with Presley's photo on line. Furry Bottoms was a wonderful organization to work with. You could tell instantly that they cared about their dogs and the families that adopted them. Presley's foster mom Janie was incredibly helpful and you could tell she loved and took care of her foster kids with pride. Presley will be 2 years old in July 2010 and we marvel all of the time how lucky we are to have found her. She has the sweetest personality and is a big snuggler. She makes us laugh almost every day with one thing or another. I am not surprised at how smart she has become and how easy she was to train.

Thank you again Furry Bottoms for bringing our dog into our lives! Michelle Billmann

Willow

Willow has adjusted great. She is a wonderful dog. We are all enjoying her company, what a snuggler. She makes us laugh. We can't thank you enough for letting us meet her that monday afternoon.

We are truely greatful Thomas, Jenny, Anna, and Abby (Willow's family)

Cady (formerly Cara)

We are a very lucky and happy family, now thanks to Cady! We adopted Cara, a Coon hound mix, and have since changed her name to Cady. She is a Wonderful dog, everyone who sees her asks to take her home for a sleep over! she has made friends with all the neighbor dogs, and they love her just about as much as we do! She's calm, sweet, and she is the best snuggler! we curl up on the couch and call it a night. Since we brought her home, we have not needed to set our alarm either. =] We are soo so soo fortunate to have such a wonderful dog, she has made our house a home, and continues to put a smile on my face. Thank you to everyone who has made our adoption possible!

As Always, Michelle, Jason, Cady

Zuzoo

I have been a pet owner most of my life and had always wanted my boys (ages 7&9) to experience the special relationship that a dog can bring to a family. I had been looking on petfinder for some time. My husband and I have discussed "when the time is right" concerning when to consider adding a family member. I had an idea in mind of what I was looking for in a dog. I looked at petfinder one morning and saw Zuzoo's picture and story. She sounded perfect. I filled out the adoption paperwork and contacted her fosters. We set up a meeting with my children. I told my husband we were just going to meet her and see what happens. I assured him I would not jump into anything that didn't feel right. Our first meeting went so well that we had a hard time leaving her behind. My kids were so excited and had made up their minds right away (and so did I by the way) but we still had to have Zuzoo meet Dad.

Needless to say, Dad fell for her right away too and we made the decision to adopt her. It has been 3 months now and we can honestly say that it definately was "the right time and the right dog". Zuzoo is as much a part of our family as if we had her all along. As you can see by the pictures, she is happy in her new home and very much loved by everyone. She loves to go for long walks, play ball in the yard, and play with her toys (and boys) in the house. She walks to school with us every morning. It is really amazing that so many of the school kids know her by name and greet her when we walk. My boys have fallen hard for her and truly have discovered that special bond. The day we brought her home, my youngest son decided she needed a slight name change. He suggested Zuzoo Awesome Raeder! And so it is.

Houdy

Just wanted to let you know Houdy (the new spelling) is doing great!! Attached some pictures of him and the girls…he is not spoiled or anything! HAHA.

He has mastered #2 on the leash. We are working on the come command. He his always ready to come when you have a hot dog!! He got off the porch one morning, the squirrels got the best of him! He is a hound dog.

Thanks! Sally Milz

Mocha

Thank you from the Wriedt family as well as Mocha. Things are going very well, she is an awesome dog. Very obediant, well behaved, loves to play, and loves to snuggle. We have made a slide show to give you a little look into her life. We hope you enjoy it.

God's Blessings, The Wriedt's

Hazel

We've had Hazel for six months now and she's been the perfect addition to our family. She loves our daily walks, playing with her toys and snuggling on the couch. I can't imagine finding a better dog! We can't thank Furry Bottoms enough!

Brenda and Brandon

Dino

Dino....I almost don't know where to start. Dino is a black lab/mastiff mix that we have now had for 4 yrs and is now 7 yrs old. We took Dino in as a foster when he was confiscated at a drug bust and released from a humane society. They "owners" had badly abused this boy and would withhold food and he was filthy. What they did to this poor boy was atrocious! When he first came to our house he was so afraid of men. He would shake with fear but was so very gentle. Even though he was afraid I knew from the moment I met him that he belonged in our family. It was an instant connection that I cannot explain. I cried for him and he comforrted me

This boy was only 43 lbs when we took him in. He is now 90 lbs. He is my soul mate for a dog. My Dino is so gentle with kids of all ages. He is no longer afraid of any adults and has blossomed. Fostering him and then adopting him was the best thing that happened to us. He sometimes sleeps with our cat and he loves playing with our other dog Nakoose. Dino is a mamma's boy but he still loves everyone. WE passed our obedience classes. Our next goal is getting our CGC. Our Dino has helped little kids get over the fear of dogs. He has layed next to our children while they have read books. I can't say enough about him. I could write a book. He knows commands such as sit, stay, wait, ok, come, down, heel, shake left paw, shake right paw, wave (yes, he actually waves at people when you ask him to) and sit handsome. He aims to please. WE love our Dino very much and are thankful for him every day! He has touched our lives in so many ways.

The Young Family

Rabbit (formerly Ramsay)

Ramsay, who we are now calling Rabbit (our little bunny) quickly fit into the family. Furry Bottoms did a great job of helping us find the perfect dog for our lifestyle. Rabbit is now an accomplished frisbee dog, playing "who can catch the frisbee first" with our other dog Maggie. We have multiple frisbee sessions a day, along with family walks and runs this keeps the puppies busy until our weekend fun when we take them cross-country skiing and hiking. We recently taught the dogs how to skijor, where they assist us by running ahead hooked to a harness that is attached to our waists. We are now much faster skiiers! Rabbit is an adorable addition to our home, he helps to keep us, Maggie and Doodle the cat entertained. Thank you Furry Bottoms!

Kelly

Kodi (formerly Kodiak)

We adopted Kodi (aka Kodiak) and his sister Skye when they were 8 weeks old. They have changed and changed our lifes. We could not picture our lives without the love they give us everyday. Kodi is shy until he knows people and Skye knows everyone loves her. Your rescue helped our family become complete

Kandi

Woodrow

Woodrow has been a wonderful addition to our family! He is very smart, sweet, and friendly. We adopted Woodrow right after we bought a new house in a new neighborhood. Now we are know as "Woodrow's parents." The whole neighborhood loves him! We are so blessed to have such a good dog!

Jacob and Molly DePagter

Vinny

I wanted to send some pictures of Vinny to you with all his friends. My neighbor doggy sits for me while I am at work so he has friends to play with and can be outside (weather permitting) to play in the large gated yard and swim in the pool. The other three dogs belong to my neighbor. They are Toby, the Springer, Nipper, the mountain Curr, and Poppy, the German Short Hair. They are their own pack and just love each other.

I cannot thank you enough for my special friend Vinny. He is the highlight of my day.

Patti Nelson-Gill

Brock

We are all doing well and thankful to be together for Christmas.

We hope you have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year!

On the Christmas card is Brock, he is 3 years old and finally had enough courage to see Santa!

Merry Christmas from John, Linda, Pam, and Brock

Sadie

Sadie, our adopted Chocolate Lab, came to us over two years ago. She had been abused and had a fear of everybody. Her self esteem was very low. She needed love.

After a short time she came out of her shell and now loves people. Even with groups of strangers she does well and usually displays her good manners. She has become the perfect family dog - well almost. She still doesn't like the UPS guy very much.

Furry Bottoms helped bring a new joy to us. Sadie has a forever home. We strive to make the second half of her life better than the first.

Pat and Rick Young (and Sadie)

Connor

Connor is such a good dog (except for the time when he ate a rock …) and he's a great addition to the family. We love having him!

Heidi

Molly

I wanted to drop you a line to let you know how Molly is doing. Boy did you ever do a great job describing her. She is so sweet and sure loves to be touched. We're working on our walking skills (she's so strong for such a little thing!). :o) She gets along great with the cat who loves to play peek-a-boo with her from behind the furniture - Molly plays right along. She did well her first day with me back at work. When I came home at lunch, the only thing awry was her dog food was scattered all over the kitchen floor. She seems to want to "mix" her food first with her nose before digging in - it's so funny!

Paula

Mack

After losing our very special dog Molly to cancer , we were devastated. A few months later, we realized we weren't quite ready to adopt, but decided to become foster parents for the rescue. One of our first foster dogs was Mack. He was very close to being euthanized in an overcrowded shelter but the rescue was able to take him in. The moment we met Mack we knew he was special. I remember him laying his head on my shoulder as I was getting ready to give him a bath. He only wanted unconditional love & we knew then, he was meant for our family. We adopted him & the rest is history. After two years, he is doing well & considers himself a person just like us! He loves going for walks & laying in bed with us. He has also been so helpful with the foster dogs who've been with us. He's patient, gentle, & has been a great example to the dogs who've since moved on to their forever home. We love him so much. To Lisa & all the other volunteers, thank you for all you do to save dogs just like Mack! Our lives wouldn't be the same without him!

Brian, Holly, & Brayden Kuester

Rosa

I wanted you to see how much we LOVE our Rosa. Chief and her are doing great, as well as with the kids. We can't wait until she is off restrictions but that will be a while. We go back to the vet again on Monday. Everyone that meets her just loves her. I am so glad we found each other, thanks to you and Furry Bottoms. And thank you for all you have done for her and all the dogs. You are all wonderful people who do wonderful things.

John, Sherry, Jacob, Matt, Chief and Rosa

Ella

I had never had a dog over 25 pounds before but I saw Ella's page on petfinder.com (she is a 60 pound yellow lab mix) at Furry Bottoms Rescue and her bio really touched me. She has physical scars from previous abuse as well as the emotional baggage that comes with that. Unbelievably, it did not take long before she started to blossom. She has been in our family for a year and a half and continues to charm us with her antics as she comes out of her shell. I especially love it when she does her "happy dance" prancing back and forth on her front paws when she gets really excited.

I had continued checking out petfinder.com to see that other dogs I had been interested in were finding their forever homes. Again Furry Bottoms had a face I fell in love with. Scruffy is a 13-pound chocolate brown (once his hair grew back!) poodle unsure what else-maybe yorkie mix and he is a happy little man. My husband calls him Buckshot. If he thinks a treat may be involved, he is dancing on his hind legs with his front paws going like crazy. It has been almost a year since Scruffy came into our home, but immediately it felt like our family was whole.

Ella and Scruffy get along like they have always lived together...I like to say they crack us up every day!

We were so happy with how everything worked out that we now volunteer as part of the Furry Bottoms family!

Thank you Furry Bottoms from the Thiry's, Ella, Scruffy, Carl and Vicki

Deeva

Deeva is doing fantastic, she hasn't had any accidents in the house and she didn't even cry when we put her in her crate last night. Thanks again she is wonderful!

Angie & Joe

View Deeva's Smilebox

Sam

Our kids found Sam on the Furry Bottoms website during the summer of 2009 and fell in love with him. He joined our family in August. Since celebrating his first birthday in our home, he has continued to grow and now weighs in the mid-70's. Sam loves going for his daily walks, frolicking in the snow, and hanging out with our family. He is a smart dog, and selectively decides when he wants to listen and obey, or act like he has no idea what it is he has been asked to do! Our family has slipped easily into being dog owners and Sam has certainly become a good addition to our home.

The Doersch Family

Blitz (formerly Fiddler)

I call Blitz (formerly Fiddler) the pup that almost wasn't. His mom was a pregnant 3 year old destined to be put to sleep at a shelter before Furry Bottoms rescued her. She was fostered at Hairy Dog Diggs along with her 2 new pups and all were adopted within a few days of each other.

Blitz, the pup we adopted, is one big bundle of kisses, cuddles and curls! He has springs for legs and bounces like Tigger, he loves to play fetch and when he's tired, he burrows way under a blanket and takes a nap. He brought an extra year of life to our 13 year old pug, engaging him in playtime or curling up on the couch by him. Buster passed away in August and when we miss him we have Blitz to hold. We'll be forever grateful to Furry Bottoms for taking a chance on rescuing Blitz's mom, as we now have one very special family member who's stolen our heart!

Katrina

Charlie

Here are a few quick pictures. Charlie is doing great, he loves coming to work with me, He gets plenty of attention from the residents and enjoys laying in front of the fire. He sits right away for them and lets them shake his paw. Everyone loves him! Dee did a wonderful job raising this little one.

Deb

Cherie

Here are a few pictures of Cherie playing out in the snow during our last big snow fall. She is really doing well. She like to fetch the Frisbee with Scooter. She has her own Frisbee and Scooter has his. One picture is of her bring the Frisbee back and the other is of her following Scooter back for a another go at it.

Bob Brandt

Ross

Ross is doing fine. He's adjusting well. The whole ride home he had his head on Tabitha's lap. What a mamma's boy! As soon as she comes home, he runs around jumping to greet her. He's so well behaved. We used the crate twice, and now its folded up in the basement. When were gone, he lays on our bed. He Has free run of the house, but stays in our bedroom. At night he sprawls out on a quilt on his dog bed. Devon , our son loves him. Ross is so good with him too! Devon can practically lay on top of him and he doesn't flinch! We are very lucky to find such a wonderful dog. Thank you for helping us find him! Also keep my hats off to you for fostering these wonderful dogs. All they need is a little time, and some love. He's our baby and we love him!

Nathan Schneider

Addy (formerly Addison)

Addy (Addison) is just a delight- we call her our gentle giant. She has brought much joy and mischief into the house and we wouldn't want to have it any other way!

Todd & Ellen Dunahee

Georgia

I adopted Georgia (A.K.A. Georgia Brown, due to her coloring:) ) almost 2 years ago and I can't explain how she has completely transformed my life. I come from a family that insists on rescuing dogs, because there are so many out there that need forever homes! When I brought Georgia to meet her cousins (my mom's 2 dogs), they became instant friends. She has easily become the best decision I have ever made and I now know what it means to be a mother, because I worry about her non-stop! When I first went to visit Georgia, her foster mommy told me that she had her own, cute personality and she was right! She is so fiesty, energetic, playful and stubborn wrapped into one and I LOVE it! There is never a dull moment with her and my life would not be the same without her! She is my little girl and I love her so much!

Angie Long

Bela (formerly Nixie)

After having to put our dog down in September, we set out looking for another dog. We found your website after looking in Petfinders and in late October we adopted one of Rosa's puppies, her name was Nixie but we changed it to Bela. She is an absolute joy. I have to first say that your organization is very professional and does an outstanding job with your dogs. The foster mom of all the puppies did a great job in socializing them and getting them ready for their forever homes. Bela is a great puppy, she seems to be a very happy and smart dog. She doesn't bark much, so we trained her in 2 days to ring a bell to go outside. She is housebroken and has already learned a few commands. She absolutely loves water...I swear she enjoys fresh water to drink even more than food and has already jumped in the shower while it was on and sat underneath the water. We can't wait until it gets warm and then we can take her out to a lake to go swimming.

The Ouellette Family

Naia (formerly Annabelle)

When I adopted Naia (she was Annabelle at the time and it was September 09') I wasn't sure how things would go, as I had never adopted before. It was a perfect match and I am certain that the stars were aligned for this pairing! In fact, Naia and I are cuddling on the couch watching the Food Network as I type this right now :o) She was initially a little shy and reserved, but it is VERY obvious that she is comfortable where she is now! She has graduated from Beginner's Obedience class and we start Intermediate in two weeks - she is extremely smart. Naia goes to daycare 1-2 times per week and has made a lot of friends there, and our neighbor Emily (a yellow Lab) and our friend Sawyer (a Golden Retriever) go there also. Our friend Angie has two German Shepherds (Nakita and Harley) and we walk/play together a lot as well. She has a great circle of friends :o) I get picked on a little bit for pampering my "Princess", as I like to call her, but she deserves it and I can not imagine not having her as part of my life! She loves to walk or jog with me on the trails, but she also loves to just chill out and watch TV. I have been truly blessed in finding her and I thank you (with all of the gratitude I can muster) for helping me to find my perfect baby girl!!!

Holly Rick

Bailey

Here is our family Christmas photo. Bailey is doing great. She loves all of the snow. I bought her a little coat for when the temperatures are really low...she looks so cute in it...but I must admit it makes her look

Megan Javonik

Scruffy (formerly Azkedelia)

We adopted Scruffy (aka Azkedelia) from Furry Bottoms after fostering her for a short time. I wasn't looking to adopt a dog, but after a couple of days I just fell in love. She may not be the best looking dog, but what she lacks in looks she makes up for in personality. She is by far the sweetest, most cuddly canine companion I've had so far. She really completes my "furry family."

Kelly Jodar

Jaz

We adopted Jaz as a puppy almost three years ago. In fact, she just celebrated her 3rd birthday with us. She, along with our Jack Russell Terrier, pretty much rule the house. I have loved all of the dogs that have been a part of our life, but Jaz has stolen a piece of my heart that will always belong to her!

The Tews Family

Lenza

Hi, I'm Cindy and I'm a foster mom for furry bottoms rescue, I also am quilty of flunking fostering 101. This is our precious girl Lenza Lewske. The minute I saw her , I new this was "our" dog. Lenza is an Akbash, not usally a companion dog. But Lenza our big polar bear is a sweetheart. She not only has to live w/the other dogs and fosters hat come and go, but Lenza also lives with 4 developmentally challenged adults. She will go and sit quietly by each one for her daily dose of pets. Not a day goes by, that we don't think how lucky we are to have her. Her gentle, quiet presents is amazing. Have there been other we wanted to keep and not let go, absolutely. But each dog deserves their own family to love and so that as hard as that is sometimes, My fosters all deserve it . You should try it sometime. All you need is love.

Cindy Chouinard

Otis

I don't even know how to explain Otis coming into our lives except that he was meant to be our dog. Sometime after our American Bulldog's sister had to be put to sleep we began entertaining the idea of getting another dog with our youngest daughter in mind. We decided on a rescue dog.

We looked at 100's and 100's of dogs on line and in shelters. Otis' picture was up, but his profile wasn't. Still something made us come back to his little face over and over again. We set up a time to see him along with some adorable little puppies as well.

With family and our dog Piper in tow, we went to visit. Even though the tiny puppies were precious, everyone was in agreement when our daughter chose Otis.

Since day one it has felt as if he has always lived with us. He has become not only my shadow but our dog Piper's too. They love to be together chasing rabbits or just snuggling together as you see in the first picture. Dogs have never been allowed on furniture at our house....that is until Otis came along!! He is a very sweet, patient and gentle dog. He even allows our daughter to turn him into a bride!! We can't imagine everything we would have missed without adopting him!

Barb

Banjo (formerly Jimmy)

We recently moved to a new home in depere and are fortunate enough that the 1.6 acre lot has a doggie fence. (jimmy/banjo proves to be quite a runner!!) he is happy and loved greatly in our busy household. All the neighbor kids shower him daily with affection as well as 'his boys' milo and leo. Banjo has made our family whole! I cannot believe it has almost been a year since his arrival. It seems as if he has always been with us! We appreciate Furry Bottoms Rescue for their devout care & concern for these abandoned animals, in addition to their thorough adoption process.

Christine, Patrick, Milo, Leo, & Banjo

Zeena

Our family adopted Zenna in May of 2009. We had just lost our 12 year old Yellow Lab and were looking to add a dog to our family. We started out looking for a smaller dog but there was something about Zenna's picture that caught our eye.

Zenna was born in foster care, adopted, only to be returned. Zenna's foster mom, Linda did a wonderful job working with her. Zenna had some issues, mainly a fear of anything that moved or made noise. Zenna was reluctant at first when she met our family, but you could tell she liked our other dogs and really wanted to trust us. A week later Zenna was at our house. It took Zenna sometime to get used to us and learn our routine as well for us to learn about Zenna.

Zenna quickly became best friends with our Chocolate Lab, Noodle Head (Suzie) and tried to play with our other dog Barney, but she found out Barney is too old to play. Zenna and Noodle love to chase each other around the yard. They both are talkers and at times it sounds like there are bears in the yard playing.

Furry Bottoms did a wonderful job helping us find a dog that would work with our family. They followed up with us and when we were having a problem Linda came to our house to help us out (she did a wonderful job).

To help Zenna with some of her fears we took her to obedience class and it was amazing to see her progression. We realize Zenna is not as out going as some other dogs but she tries to be very brave and to put her best paw forward. When Zenna looks into our eyes you can see her love and trust for us. When she lies next to us or even sits on our lap you can feel her happiness.

We love Zenna very much and are grateful to Furry Bottoms for helping us find her. In fact we are so pleased with Furry Bottoms we are looking at adopting another dog from them.

Rebecca Jones

Gracie (formerly Princess Rosie)

Here are some pictures of Lucy Lu, and Gracie (Princess Rosie). They make quite a pair! The two of them have really become buddies! Gracie definitely brought Lucy out of her shell. Since Gracie is so outgoing, she has helped Lucy become a little more comfortable around strangers. Lucy was a puppy mill dog who used to be afraid of everything. She would even run away from a blowing leaf. Lucy is still the boss of the house, but she lets Gracie snuggle with her at night. I get a lot of heads turning when I take them on walks together. Since they both lack hair, people are not sure what to think. I do have to say that Gracie has grown a lot of hair since I adopted her. She has a very soft, Mohawk up her back. Her skin has also cleared up a little more. Both girls are healthy. Gracie has her dental issues, but it doesn't stop her from eating. They love to eat, bark at squirrels, hunt moles, and chase the cats. They visit my mom's dog (their uncle, Jake), and occasionally spend the night. They experienced camping this summer, and they prefer warm weather. Both girls hate snow, and Gracie can't stand her feet getting wet. She will balance on her front legs to pee when there is snow on the ground. It is quite a sight. We still have potty issues (both girls), but I bought the potty patch from TV, and they are starting to get the hang of it. I could go on and on about both girls. I love them both, and I can't imagine not having them. They are high maintenance, but I think that's why I love them even more. Oh yeah, Gracie also has her own wardrobe since she is bigger than Lucy. She has pajamas, t-shirts, tank tops, sweaters, hoodies, and coats. I thought your daughter would appreciate that! Take care, and keep up all of the good work that you are doing!

Carrie, Lucy Lu, and Gracie too!

Gonzo

Since coming into our lives in early October, Gonzo has brought much laughter and fun into our lives. Everybody loves his sweet personality and how playful and fun loving he is. Gonzo has helped to ease some of the sadness since the recent passing of our old dog Maxx. He has helped us to smile and remember the good times with our old dog and to look forward to new times with Gonzo.

We are looking forward to teaching him to open presents at Christmas and teach him to go sledding when we have more snow. Gonzo has not been with us long, but we couldn't imagine our home without him.

LeAnn S. Colburn

Zues

Zues fits into our lives perfectly! He's like our 5th child, except he's never mad at his Mommy or Daddy and he's always happy to see us!

Jennifer Moehring

Tipper

We would love to have Tipper on the success page because he is such a successful and welcomed addition to our family. He is the joy we come home to every day after work, tail wagging so hard his entire body is moving. He's well-behaved, so we hardly ever have to correct his wrongs, which is great for us because we feel so bad when he knows he's done something wrong most the time he runs to his kennel and punishes himself, which is cute at the same time. We honestly could not picture our life without him, he fits so perfectly with us.

Here is a picture from a fishing trip we took up north last summer. Tipper liked to lay under the life jackets and supervise while we fished. And the second is from the dog park, he loves to run in the long grass.

Beth and Ryan Zenke

LiLi (formerly Lilo)

We picked up Lili (aka Lilo) last September after having to put our other dog to sleep. She was a very timid dog, afraid of sudden movements and most people. She has come such a long way since then. She is a very friendly dog and responds well to everyone now, even the cat! The vet and staff especially cannot believe the change in her. She spends her nights sleeping with me and her days with my husband sleeping and running.

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to have this wonderful dog in our lives and for all you do for animals.

Brian and Monica Whittenberger

Splash

Here is a picture of Splash looking to go outside to play with the neighbor dogs. We love her and she makes us laugh everyday.

Keith and Tricia and Splash

Peaches (formerly Millie)

Here is my Peaches, who was named Millie when I got her in August. She is now 6 months old and has brought such joy to our family. Peaches loves to run in the snow and play with Nellie, our older dog. She loves to chew on chew toys, and her favorite toys are the kind that squeak. She carries those everywhere.

Peaches is fairly well trained, and has just recently learned not to jump on people. She shakes with her left paw so is a southpaw. Peaches is my true companion and I love her very much. Our whole family loves Peaches.

Sweed

Here are a few pictures of Sweed and his big sister. I am so glad that I adopted him. He is such a big joy to have as part of my family. He has so much character and personality and boy he wants everybody to love him and usually everybody does. Enjoy!!!!

Amanda

Chezzie

I have often wondered why a six week old puppy was rescued from the Celina Ohio area, a year and a half ago. Without her mother or any brothers and sisters she somehow was found and brought by Furry Bottoms Rescue to Wisconsin.

I will be forever grateful to Furry Bottoms and her foster family for rescuing her and taking such good care of her. I can't imagine life without Chezzie and our eight year old beagle Allie. They are a big part of our life. They go everywhere with us and especially enjoy the many camping trips that we take.

Sue Brusius Omro, Wisconsin

Cooper (formerly Toller)

We adopted Toller one of Rosa 's puppies about a month ago, we have renamed him Cooper. Cooper and my son get a long great and are enjoying each other. Cooper seems to be adapting very well and enjoying his new home. He is already potty trained and knows sit, we are know working on other commands. He enjoys his crate where he sleeps and is put in when no one is home. He loves our small fenced in area and has dug some holes but we don't mind since we consider this his area. My husband is working on building him a dog house where he can hide out when it's raining or snowing while he's waiting to do his business.

Thanks, Susan Schmidt

Gracie

Here are a few recent pic's of Gracie. She's 23 pounds and doing great! Totally spoiled and has been such a blessing!

Thanks again for all you do!!!

Kris, Gracie & family