December 6, 2008 – 2:59 pm
Dolly and Cosmo, they’re like husband and wife. Inseparable. Cosmo came to the old shelter (Family Dogs NW) in December of 2000 and Dolly came just about one year later. Cosmo was transferred to Family Dogs from a county shelter, where he was not eligible for adoption due to his rather severe aggression issues. With a lot of time and training Cosmo has learned to live with other dogs and he now actually enjoys the company of other canines quite a lot, however he has never fully overcome his aggressive tendencies towards some people. Dolly came to us from her owner with a litter of 3 week old puppies, her people promised to come back for her when the puppies were weaned but they never did. Dolly didn’t hold a grudge, she took right to us and absolutely loved hanging out with the other dogs. She and Cosmo immediately hit it off- it was love at first sight. As time went on Dolly bonded to us and claimed us as her own. She has become quite over protective of her Family! Neither of these dogs had ever lived indoors as pets, neither of them had received the love and training they deserved- until they came to Family Dogs. The fact that they have bonded so closely these past years makes us feel very strongly that they deserve to spend their entire lives together. They are no longer looking for companionship as they have each other (and of course, they have us!). Cosmo and Dolly will live here with us for the rest of their lives, they love it here , we love them dearly - this has become their home!
If you are interested in sponsoring this happy couple, call it a wedding gift, and make a donation to the shelter on their behalf.
December 6, 2008 – 2:55 pm
Sweet and squishy, that’s our Twinkie! This girl came to family dogs shy and insecure in October 2007, and although we had hoped to find Twinkie a home and family of her very own, she has shown herself to be a little more than the average adopter can handle. Twinkie has gained confidence and blossomed into a loyal, loving, affectionate companion- a little too loyal. She feels the need to protect her loved ones from strangers, even though this is a flattering trait it is not an easy thing to fix. We believe Twinkie deserves to live a great life but want to do what is best for her and her breed. Therefor we have decided to let Twinkie live here with us, where she is happy, healthy and safe.
If you would like to sponsor Twinkie to help us continue to provide her with a wonderful environment please make a donation the the shelter on her behalf.
December 6, 2008 – 2:46 pm
Triffi is our mascot, our building dog, the big drooly face we see first thing each morning. He spends his days following us humans around, laying at our feet and making sure he is always within sight. He may weigh 170 pounds, but don’t tell him that, he is a lap dog at heart.
On May 15 2010 we gave our boy a kiss goodbye. After a courageous battle with cancer Triffi laid down his head to rest in peace.
December 6, 2008 – 11:50 am
Oh, the stories I could tell! I have been through so much in my past but I am not a lady to hold a grudge. I have moved on to bigger and better things. I have been here for years, waiting patiently for an angel to come and adopt me. I am a very sweet, outgoing, lovable girl but I am easily stimulated and need a calm experienced person to give me the guidance and control I long for. I have decided that I don’t mind living here in the shelter, and my people (the ones who work here) love me very very much. I do well with the cats that live here, we spend a lot of time together… since I don’t get along with other dogs I have to hang out in the break room AKA Caroline’s Room. I get to chew on bones and nap on my pile of dog beds. It is a lazy life and I enjoy it! Sure a home of my own would have been grand but I’m not looking for that any more- I found my home here at Family Dogs.
On April 1 2010, after 8 years together, we said good bye to our old gal…. Rest in Peace sweet Caroline.
