A Paw And A Prayer Dog Rescue

I now live in Michigan with my mom and dad and big brother Trevor. They are the same people who picked me up in Illinois after a long, long car ride. They were my foster parents then. I had a lot of things to learn and get used to. I had to learn that my big brother Trevor is old and has something called arthritis and that I can’t play too rough with him. I also had to learn that our kitty Button belongs here and is not lunch! I like Button now, but I am still so curious about him—I know he is not a dog and I know he is not a person, but what is he anyway? I still sniff him a lot, with my tail wagging, trying to figure him out!

My mom and dad have now adopted me, whatever that means. They say I am home and will stay here forever, but I don’t know what forever means either. I hope it is a long time because I really like it here. They have a big wood with trails through it and Trevor and I have so much fun running in the woods! Unfortunately I still have to run on a flexi because Mom says my recall isn’t good enough. My dad is busy fencing in our whole back yard so I will have a safe place to run and play without that darn flexi! I just can’t keep up with Trevor with that flexi! Our new fence is very unique. My dad is always making wood with the trees that fall down in the woods, and he has so much wood that the fence will be mostly stacks of wood connected by short pieces of fencing and gates. Trevor and I love this fence because we smell interesting critters that live in it!

Mom says I now have a beautiful coat. It has changed so much since I got here. When I first arrived it was kind of coarse and had many straw-like hairs in it. Several months of eating that yummy food has changed it. Mom says it is now “soft as velvet and a gorgeous, dark brown.” The straw hairs are gone except for a few left on the end of my tail. Speaking of tails, Mom just loves mine! She says I have the most expressive tail, whatever that means. Is that because I make sounds like a drum with my tail? Or is it because I like to make circles and ovals with my tail besides just wagging it back and forth? Anyway, I think she loves me too, not just my tail!

Mom says I can send some pictures along. I hope you like them. I will even send you a picture of my new fence!

Thanks for helping me get to Michigan. I just love it here.

Emma

Friskie loves to play with other dogs. His stomach seems to be getting better. He loves to run and play. Sometimes we take him to a ball field and just let him run. He started classes last night; hopefully, he’ll learn some manners and to walk on a leash without pulling or without keeping his nose to the ground. He’s an early riser. We can’t get him to sleep past 5:00 or 5:30 no matter what time he goes to bed. Hopefully we can get this adjusted as he gets older. He’s a great dog. He’s non-aggressive, lets my 6 year old granddaughter carry him around and loves to play with her until she gets too loud – that scares him a little. Our biggest problem is the yard and hopefully we can get this worked out with the electric fence in the front (we have two acres between us and the street). We love him and hope we can work everything out.

Thanks,

Marcia

I adopted this guy from you a couple of weeks ago and my twins have fallen real quick for him.  One even gave up her bed so he and her twin brother had more room.  The reason I am emailing you is to see if you have any more information about him and the breed he is.  I also have a 19 year old son who fights over him with his little brother.  We are beginning to believe the dog has mastiff in him which is great but don’t really know if you have any information on his background please let me know.  On his adoption papers his name is Hooch.  (I know, fitting right?)

Thanks for your time,
Robin Harmon

Sadie

Sadie

Sadie

We just wanted to thank you for our new little bundle We’ve fallen in love with her already. We’ve decided to call her Sadie.  I had made a fat pillow about the size of our crate for Zach but never got to use it. I brought it out and put it on the kitchen floor. She walked over it, stepped back and then curled up in the middle of and fell sound asleep. We’ve exposed her to everything in the house and she still prefers this pillow.  Any hints on how to get rid of the hair? You should see us. We’re covered. Wouldn’t you know we both wore very dark colors today.

Anyway, thanks again for lovingly caring for these beautiful friends,
Sally and Bob

I love “Roscoe”  now Booker….he is exactly what I needed.  Rides with me all day, comes home and is happy, minds exceptionally well. Knows what i tell him.  Sweet, Loving….It doesn’t get any better than this.  I’ve had several dogs befor and loved them all, especially the last one “Lucy” that I had 11 years, but Booker surpasses them all in manners, love, understanding.  Thank you SOOOOOO much for letting me adotpt him.

B.A. Wilbanks

Daisy

Daisy

Daisy

Daisy & her mom

Hi! Here are some pictures of Daisy, the cattle dog mix who survived parvo. She’s still a little shrimp but such a good dog.
These pictures were taken when we went on a hike back in Feb. We are looking to adopt another puppy soon. One that has the same sort of temperment but larger. I loved those two I saw you with on Saturday. The BIG ones. Good luck on finding homes for all the pups. And keep me posted if you come across one with the characteristics I listed. Thank you so much!
-Holly

Hey Judy I just saw the pics of Daisy! She looks so happy I cried a little when I saw her (happy tears of course). Thank you for placing her in a wonderful home. You are an angel and a life saver! Please know how much I appreciate everything you do.

- Ashley

Raleigh

Raleigh

Raleigh

Hi Judy,

I adopted a female schnauzer/feist mix from you on February 07, 2009 that I named Raleigh.  I wanted to share a few pictures with you.  She is a wonderful dog & is spoiled rotten.  She was shy for about a day and then quickly came out of her shell.  My mother was with me when I adopted Raleigh and has not gone a day without seeing her favorite granddog.  She is seeing Dr. Dickinson tomorrow to get spayed.  I wanted you to know how happy and healthy she is.  Raleigh is an amazing addition to my life.

Thank you,

Katie Jennings

Henry

Hi Judy,

Just wanted to show you a picture of Dexter (that we named Henry).  We
love him!  He has really been a joy for us.  I can't believe how much
he has grown in 3 weeks!  How is Mama Mia?

I was wondering if there was any way possible we could get him
neutered at the vet we have established a relationship with near our
home.  Its the Red Bank Animal Hospital.  Dr. Jennifer Kolb said she
would be glad to honor your certificate if you are comfortable with
that.  I completely understand if you would prefer we stay with Dr.
Dickinson but I didn't think it would hurt to ask.  When you get a
chance just let me know either way.

Thank you so much!

Olivia Clark

Rosie

Rosie
(renamed Angel) is all settled in.  What we thought would be an outside
mate for Shelby has become an indoor baby.  You spoiled her big time. 
I hope to take her to Banfield this weekend to see what they have to
say about her scratching all the time.  The other vet’s treatment
doesn’t seem to be doing much.  She plays with my 3 yr. and 5 yr. old
grandsons and is very protective of them.  They pet her and
love on her and she’s all for it.  We put a blanket down on the other
side of the room, but she prefers to sleep in floor on my side of the
bed, so I moved her blanket.  Terry has fallen totally in love with her
and so has my son and daughter-in-law.  Someone stole our digital
camera, but as soon as I can remember to do so, I’ll have my son take a
picture to send to you.  We took her to Terry’s parents house last
weekend.  They live on Sand Mountain on 40+ acres.  I have never seen
her so happy.  She ran like she had never been outside before.  She’s a
mess (in a good way).

Hope all is going great.  And thank you so much for doing what you are doing to help God’s creatures.  Thank you even more for our new family member!!

Best wishes,

Brenda Orr

Sophie

Hi Judy! I wanted to thank you again for what you do! If it were not for you
then we would not have litle Sophie. She is such a sweet girl. We believe she
was meant to be with us. She acts like us! We all like to sleep! She has done
really good. She loves to play! She's a beauty too! Below is a picture of her
relaxing outside in the warm sunshine!!!

Thanks again!
The Smith's

Ralph, Shelby, Kelsey, Brody, & Sophie

Angel

To A Paw and A Prayer this is Rosie.  To us, she’s Angel, and that she very much is.  We were looking for a playmate for our lab/retriever mix.  We got that and a lot more.  When my grandsons (ages 3 and 5) are here and playing outside, Angel watches over them – she’s their guardian Angel.  She keeps us company, is a companion to our other dogs, and is always loving and tender, even with two very rowdy little boys.  She has become a very irreplaceable part of our family.  Thank you A Paw and a Prayer for all the Angels you save and protect.

Terry and Brenda Orr