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ARCHIE HBR's sweet little guy who needed the surgery on his eyes has found his FUR-EVER home. Well, technically he found it the moment he walked through the doors of his foster home a few months back. With all they have been through with this little guy, Michelle and her family knew Archie was there to stay. While fostering isn't about being a "foster failure", sometimes things were just meant to be. We call these "foster-wins". Congratulations Archie, Michelle and family.
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EDDIE & TIA Mark and Carolyn tell us they have adopted quite a few older dogs from rescues (someone has to love the seniors!) and they often joke that they are running a pug retirement home! We couldn't be happier that Eddie and Tia have clearly settled into their fur-ever home, filled with much love and joy! Thank you to Mark and Carolyn and their family for opting to adopt! ♡♡
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LOUIS Louis, formerly Leo, was adopted from HBR by one lucky family in October of 2016. Louis was very excited to participate in telling his happy tail. Louis tells us: "I love salmon, chasing my families' feet including my sibling bull mastiff and rottweilers back legs, and being chased around the living room. I'm very playful, and have a tonne of energy! In the evenings I love to climb into my humans laps and cuddle and sleep while we all watch TV." Louis thinks he is different from the big dogs. He thinks he is a big dog but in a little body. He is the main dog alarm now and barks and alerts his family more than the other dogs. "While I have been together with my new family now for a little more than 6 months the transition and routine of my new life is still in progress. I'm now going number two outside but I've still not yet mastered only peeing outside. I do not like rain or falling snow but I love playing in the snow on the ground. I'm still not eating a constant amount with each meal and sometimes I get really afraid and I run around and won't come to my bowl. I still have some vivid memories of my past but I'm working through them with my new family. I'm a million times better and a different dog then the scared little guy that I was when I was adopted." Louis' new family tell us Louis is their first small dog rescue. "We have always rescued rottweilers and bull mastiffs. Louis is a delight and we have completely fallen in love with him. But the terrible life he had before is very much still a part of him. We have seen great progress and strides and he now will take food from our hand and wants to cuddle and sleep in our lap. The transition from rescue dog to your dog, might be a longer road for some more than others so its important to be committed to "one step forward and two steps back" in training and behaviour. It is so worth all of the challenges and frustrating moments when you do not understand why he does something that you thought he had learned not to do. We would not trade a moment with Louis; he has taught us so much! He has a great personality and the strength to survive what he did. While he is a great dog now each day we see him getting better and better becoming an amazing awesome dog we are lucky to have in our life." Louis' family tells us: "Rescuing dogs is one of the most rewarding things in life. These dogs know when they finally have found home." We are so happy Louis now knows he has found his fur-ever home! Thank you to his new family for choosing adoption and supporting dog rescue!
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Sophie
Shannon and her family adopted Sophie from HBR in July of 2016. Sophie is a bit particular and initially she refused to use the stairs in her new home because they were carpeted and she was not used to that. But, she figured it out and settled in quickly! Her favourite things to do are to play in the snow, get tonnes of snuggles, get brushed/groomed - she's a bit of a diva! 🙂 Shannon tells us the only time Sophie ever barks is when she wants attention. (There's that diva thing again!) Sophie was Shannon's first rescue and the experience has changed her. She tells us "I will never 'shop' for a dog again! Once you go rescue you never go back! However, when selecting a dog to adopt, take your time, ask lots of questions and ensure that the dog is a good match with your home!" As Shannon also volunteers with HBR, she has recruited Sophie to volunteer as well! "Sophie has been an amazing HBR ambassador! She has attended many events with me. She is absolutely 'bomb-proof' and loved by everyone who meets her- even those who usually only like big dogs! I was approached to have her tested to be a therapy dog and am seriously considering it!" Thank you so much to Shannon and her family for opting to adopt and welcoming Sophie to her fur-ever home! <3
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Shannon and her family adopted Sophie from HBR in July of 2016. Sophie is a bit particular and initially she refused to use the stairs in her new home because they were carpeted and she was not used to that. But, she figured it out and settled in quickly! Her favourite things to do are to play in the snow, get tonnes of snuggles, get brushed/groomed - she's a bit of a diva! 🙂 Shannon tells us the only time Sophie ever barks is when she wants attention. (There's that diva thing again!) Sophie was Shannon's first rescue and the experience has changed her. She tells us "I will never 'shop' for a dog again! Once you go rescue you never go back! However, when selecting a dog to adopt, take your time, ask lots of questions and ensure that the dog is a good match with your home!" As Shannon also volunteers with HBR, she has recruited Sophie to volunteer as well! "Sophie has been an amazing HBR ambassador! She has attended many events with me. She is absolutely 'bomb-proof' and loved by everyone who meets her- even those who usually only like big dogs! I was approached to have her tested to be a therapy dog and am seriously considering it!" Thank you so much to Shannon and her family for opting to adopt and welcoming Sophie to her fur-ever home! <3
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Mya
When Mya got too old to breed, she was discarded by her puppymill breeders. HBR saved her and gave her a loving home for nearly 3 years. It seems that she wasn't very social (like, not at all!) so HBR's volunteers put a lot of energy into teaching her that the world is not all bad. I've been told that she was a bit difficult to adopt out; maybe because of her age (she was 8 when we got her), her dislike of other cats/dogs/loud noises, or maybe her uncertainty around kids. I think it was just because she was waiting for us, her soul-humans. We've been her family for only 1 1/2 years now but it's like we were meant to be together. She enjoys these, her golden years, by sunbathing wherever there is sun, sitting on the knee of every guest who dares come to our home, taking leisurely walks to the mailbox and much more. She's got scars - physical and emotional, but, don't we all? ~ Jana, Mya's mom!
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When Mya got too old to breed, she was discarded by her puppymill breeders. HBR saved her and gave her a loving home for nearly 3 years. It seems that she wasn't very social (like, not at all!) so HBR's volunteers put a lot of energy into teaching her that the world is not all bad. I've been told that she was a bit difficult to adopt out; maybe because of her age (she was 8 when we got her), her dislike of other cats/dogs/loud noises, or maybe her uncertainty around kids. I think it was just because she was waiting for us, her soul-humans. We've been her family for only 1 1/2 years now but it's like we were meant to be together. She enjoys these, her golden years, by sunbathing wherever there is sun, sitting on the knee of every guest who dares come to our home, taking leisurely walks to the mailbox and much more. She's got scars - physical and emotional, but, don't we all? ~ Jana, Mya's mom!
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Alpha
Tara and Troy adopted Alpha from HBR in December of 2016. The pair were so happy to welcome Alpha into their family and absolutely love having him! When asked to share a fun story with us, Tara told us that Alpha loves to sit in chairs just like humans do - he thinks he is a person! Why of course he does! 🙂 Alpha's favourite things to do are to cuddle with his new family, chew on his favourite bones, and chase around his orange ball! The only difficult time he had adjusting to his new home was that he had a new rule that prevented him from sitting on the couch! We are pretty sure he can live with that! Alpha's new family is very happy with their new addition! They believe in adopting, not shopping! Thank you, Tara and Troy, for welcoming Alpha into your happy home and saving a life! ♡♡
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Tara and Troy adopted Alpha from HBR in December of 2016. The pair were so happy to welcome Alpha into their family and absolutely love having him! When asked to share a fun story with us, Tara told us that Alpha loves to sit in chairs just like humans do - he thinks he is a person! Why of course he does! 🙂 Alpha's favourite things to do are to cuddle with his new family, chew on his favourite bones, and chase around his orange ball! The only difficult time he had adjusting to his new home was that he had a new rule that prevented him from sitting on the couch! We are pretty sure he can live with that! Alpha's new family is very happy with their new addition! They believe in adopting, not shopping! Thank you, Tara and Troy, for welcoming Alpha into your happy home and saving a life! ♡♡
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In December of 2016, Sharin and family adopted Mosa, formerly known as "Bella". Sharin tells us she waited many month for Mosa to arrive from the pound in Quebec. When she got the email that she was finally getting out she was OVER THE MOON! Then when she picked her up, and she jumped out of the car and gave her a big kiss she was hooked! When asked how Mosa is doing, Sharin offered the following: "Mosa LOVES her squeaky toys the best! She becomes very excited when she hears that sound, if one of our other dogs is enjoying a toy. She is very funny in the car, which she also really LOVES. Mosa actually likes to look out the front windshield, very focused on the road, but she prefers to have her head out the window with jowls blowing in the wind." "She is such a great dog, with a fantastic temperament. Super smart and quick to learn new things…. like how to live with her new friends, our chickens and ducks. Our Rottweiler Blackjack is a great older brother, who has shown Mosa the ropes and Bandit our Pug is her 'mini me', as he feels he is a Mastiff too. Poptart was used to being the only girl in the house so she hasn't completely accepted Mosa yet. But they are working on sharing the "girls rule" roles each day." Sharin tells us she did have some challenges with Mosa: "shortly after we adopted her, she started losing fur in spots, so after a though check with our vet we discovered allergies. I started her on a strict diet of no poultry or beef. We feed a raw diet to all of our dogs, with weekly rotation of protein. But just raw salmon and baths for three month for Ms. Mosa has her coat full and shiny. Plus she has gained the extra pounds she was needing and now weighs in at a perfect 90 lbs." Sharin tells us they are "thrilled to have her as a member of our big family. Watching her run and explore on our trails each day, fulfilling her instincts of clearing the land of anything that doesn't belong, is heart warming." HBR is thrilled to know that Mosa has found her forever home and is thriving and growing! How lucky both she and her new family are!
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In December of 2016, Sharin and family adopted Mosa, formerly known as "Bella". Sharin tells us she waited many month for Mosa to arrive from the pound in Quebec. When she got the email that she was finally getting out she was OVER THE MOON! Then when she picked her up, and she jumped out of the car and gave her a big kiss she was hooked! When asked how Mosa is doing, Sharin offered the following: "Mosa LOVES her squeaky toys the best! She becomes very excited when she hears that sound, if one of our other dogs is enjoying a toy. She is very funny in the car, which she also really LOVES. Mosa actually likes to look out the front windshield, very focused on the road, but she prefers to have her head out the window with jowls blowing in the wind." "She is such a great dog, with a fantastic temperament. Super smart and quick to learn new things…. like how to live with her new friends, our chickens and ducks. Our Rottweiler Blackjack is a great older brother, who has shown Mosa the ropes and Bandit our Pug is her 'mini me', as he feels he is a Mastiff too. Poptart was used to being the only girl in the house so she hasn't completely accepted Mosa yet. But they are working on sharing the "girls rule" roles each day." Sharin tells us she did have some challenges with Mosa: "shortly after we adopted her, she started losing fur in spots, so after a though check with our vet we discovered allergies. I started her on a strict diet of no poultry or beef. We feed a raw diet to all of our dogs, with weekly rotation of protein. But just raw salmon and baths for three month for Ms. Mosa has her coat full and shiny. Plus she has gained the extra pounds she was needing and now weighs in at a perfect 90 lbs." Sharin tells us they are "thrilled to have her as a member of our big family. Watching her run and explore on our trails each day, fulfilling her instincts of clearing the land of anything that doesn't belong, is heart warming." HBR is thrilled to know that Mosa has found her forever home and is thriving and growing! How lucky both she and her new family are!
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In December of 2016, Sharin and family adopted Mosa, formerly known as "Bella". Sharin tells us she waited many month for Mosa to arrive from the pound in Quebec. When she got the email that she was finally getting out she was OVER THE MOON! Then when she picked her up, and she jumped out of the car and gave her a big kiss she was hooked! When asked how Mosa is doing, Sharin offered the following: "Mosa LOVES her squeaky toys the best! She becomes very excited when she hears that sound, if one of our other dogs is enjoying a toy. She is very funny in the car, which she also really LOVES. Mosa actually likes to look out the front windshield, very focused on the road, but she prefers to have her head out the window with jowls blowing in the wind." "She is such a great dog, with a fantastic temperament. Super smart and quick to learn new things…. like how to live with her new friends, our chickens and ducks. Our Rottweiler Blackjack is a great older brother, who has shown Mosa the ropes and Bandit our Pug is her 'mini me', as he feels he is a Mastiff too. Poptart was used to being the only girl in the house so she hasn't completely accepted Mosa yet. But they are working on sharing the "girls rule" roles each day." Sharin tells us she did have some challenges with Mosa: "shortly after we adopted her, she started losing fur in spots, so after a though check with our vet we discovered allergies. I started her on a strict diet of no poultry or beef. We feed a raw diet to all of our dogs, with weekly rotation of protein. But just raw salmon and baths for three month for Ms. Mosa has her coat full and shiny. Plus she has gained the extra pounds she was needing and now weighs in at a perfect 90 lbs." Sharin tells us they are "thrilled to have her as a member of our big family. Watching her run and explore on our trails each day, fulfilling her instincts of clearing the land of anything that doesn't belong, is heart warming." HBR is thrilled to know that Mosa has found her forever home and is thriving and growing! How lucky both she and her new family are!
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HBR's 'Pepper' and her fur friends!
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Lily Krane adopted HBR's 'Pepper', and they live happily ever after in Fort McMurray, Alberta
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Kassandra and Cody and family adopted ANNABELLE from HBR in September of 2017. We checked in with the family a year later to see how she is doing! Kassandra tells us: "She loves to play and run around the house, suntan and her favourite snacks are apple, yogurt and carrot. She thinks she's a person!" "This past summer Annabelle fell off the dock into the lake for the first time. We thought like any bulldog she would sink to the bottom and were ready to hop in to her rescue. But that pup popped out of the water and swam to shore like a bat outta hell. It hasn't phased her because she still loves going into the water." We asked the family if she had any trouble adjusting to her new home. "Annabelle was a puppy mill dog and was overweight and had very little contact with people. She has come so far over this past year. From a dog who sat in the corner and didn't move to a family member who greets you at the door, give you kisses and loves lounging around the house. It's remarkable!" In terms of providing advice to potential adopters, they tell us: "To remember it just takes time. Annabelle didn't know how to be a dog when she came into our care and we moved slowly and trained one thing at a time. It is the most rewarding experience to adopt a dog. There are so many in need." Thank you to Kassandra and family for loving Annabelle completely! We are so happy you chose adoption and are very happy with your new family member! 🙂 If you are considering adoption, please visit our website!
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HAPPY TAILS: OLIVER♡♡♡
Mellissa and family adopted OLIVER in October of 2017 from HBR. We checked in with them a year later to see how he is doing! Mellissa shared with us: "We adopted Oliver AKA Ollie Wollie in October 2017. We drove from Ottawa to Milton to pick up our big boy. HBR was wonderful and accommodating during the adoption process. We have stayed in contact with Oliver’s foster parents Angela and Shaun. They have also come to Ottawa twice to visit us!!! Oliver LOVES to talk; he can bulldog talk for hours when we come home from work. Oliver also enjoys spending time at the dog park and playing with his buddies. (especially puppies) Oliver has a taste for KLEENEX and now toilet paper…you can catch him walking around the house with a tissue in his mouth. Oliver adapted very well to his new home. I had purchased a beautiful dog bed for him before he came home; he made it quite clear that he would NOT be using his dog bed by peeing on it over and over! Oliver much prefers to cuddle in my bed with me! We LOVE him to the moon and back! He is the perfect match for our family! THANK YOU HBR!!!!" We are so happy to hear how amazing OLLIE WOLLIE is doing with his forever family! Thank you for choosing adoption! All the best, OLIVER! 🙂
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HAPPY TAILS: FRANKIE♡♡♡
Brigitte and family adopted FRANKIE from HBR exactly one year ago today! Happy Gotcha Day, Frankie! We checked in with his forever family to see how he is doing... Brigitte tells us: "Frankie's favourite things to do are running, cuddling, and eating. When he runs, his wiggly butt goes sideways and that puts a smile on my face every time. He had issues with stairs when I first got him. He was petrified of them and also of my kitchen floor. But he's all good now! Any advice I would give to potential adopters is to is never give up. Be persistent and consistent. Everybody in the family has to be on the same page when it comes to training." We are so glad that Frankie's forever family couldn't be happier! Frankie is a lucky dog and we are grateful to his family for choosing adoption! ♡♡♡
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HAPPY TAILS: HARLEY♡♡♡
Jana and family adopted HARLEY from HBR in September of 2017. We checked in on him to see how his first year has gone with his amazing forever family... We asked Jana (who is also an HBR volunteer!) what Harley's favourite things to do are. She reminded us that, "Harley was Mr. September in HBR's calendar this year so you might have seen his picture! He was also on the cover of the calendar with his alumni bestie, Sophie. He earns his keep by attending HBR events and showing off how amazing a rescue dog can be! When he's not busy working, he loves playing with his soccer ball or carrying around his squeaky duck." We wondered if Harley had any issues adjusting to his new home. Jana tells us, "Harley was only a year old and his former family moved to a non-dog friendly rental so surrendered him to a shelter. He was on death row in Quebec because he'd been in the shelter for a bit without being adopted. All of HBR's foster homes were full so we brought him to our house as a foster to save his life." "He's so relaxed that he fit right into our home. Our "forever foster" Gus has severe anxiety issues and didn't love the new addition so much. We had baby gates up to split our house in half for 51 weeks while we very VERY slowly got them used to each other. Then, one miraculous day, the gates came down and now we're one big happy family, in one big happy room!" We are amazed by the patience and love Harley's new family gave to him. What a wonderful story of determination and perseverance! We are so happy to hear Harley broke down Gus' walls and all are happy together now!
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♡♡♡HAPPY TAILS: TILLY!!!♡♡♡
Claire adopted TILLY from HBR in November of 2017! As she celebrates her Gotcha Day, we checked in with her to see how Tilly is doing in her new home! Claire tells us: "She is doing very well and is the absolute light of my life. Tilly is a very happy, full of energy and outgoing little lady who loves her walks and her meal times. She is always ready to eat! She has adjusted well to our life together - or maybe I should say we have adjusted to each other. We had her surgery on her right knee (luxating patella) this summer and she has recovered fully. Her surgeon said even her left knee had strengthened after her stint in rehab so there is no immediate need for surgery on that one yet. Good news!! We walk at least a kilometer a day and some days, weather permitting, we even make it up to 2! She is always eager to talk to people she meets on her walks but we are working on her greeting other dogs. She likes to adopt her "tough bulldog" stance and it scares some of them off. Poor Tilly. She is still trying to be besties with my mother's cats but they are a little more reluctant. She hasn't given up yet though! Tilly is my joy and my heart and it is difficult to imagine life without her. She adds so much love to it. November 18th will be our one year anniversary - and her new birthday - and we would both like to give big thanks to HBR for bringing us together! Another great big thank you to foster mom Carla for getting Tilly ready for her fur-ever home. She still has her collar, sweater and blanket! For anyone thinking of adoption, DO IT! They are forever grateful and let you know every single day! Thanks again HBR for my precious girl." What a wonderful update - we are so happy for Tilly and Claire!♡♡ If you are considering adoption, please visit our website and learn about our adoptable dogs!
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♡♡♡HAPPY TAILS: VERA!!!♡♡♡
Melissa and Dan adopted VERA aka "Lovebug" one year ago this month! We checked in with the family to see how Vera is doing! Melissa shared the following: "Thanks so much for checking in with us. I can’t believe it’s been a year since we adopted Vera. Vera is doing wonderful!! She is an absolute delight and we are so fortunate to have her in our lives. We’ve nicknamed Vera “love bug” because if there is one thing in the world that Vera loves, it’s love!! She is extremely affectionate, loves cuddles, belly rubs and constantly needs to be with her family.♡♡ Vera loves her food! She knows exactly when it’s time for breakfast and dinner. If her supper is not in her bowl at 5 pm, she does what we call the “dinner wiggle”. She will stand in front of you, stare and wiggle her bum until you go get her food! Apart from her kibble she loves cucumbers and red/green peppers! She also loves her walks. We go out twice a day and she has made many friends in our small town. Everybody knows Vera! She stops and will block the sidewalk until they show her some love and attention. Needless to say, sometimes I feel like we are never going to make it back home! Although Vera is very sweet, calm and gentle she is also extremely stubborn. Vera will not walk for anyone but myself (her mom). My husband and kids have tried on many occasions to take her out but she refuses to leave the front lawn unless I am with her and holding the leash!! She’s a bit of a mommas girl!!"♡♡ We asked the family if Vera had any issues adapting to her new home. They tell us: "We have a 3 year old female English bulldog (Tinkerbelle). Tinkerbelle was not happy when we first brought Vera into the home.There were daily fights between the girls as they established pack order. For the first few months we did not leave the two of them alone and they were supervised at all times. Over time they’ve come to tolerate each other and are getting along much better. In fact I caught the two of them sharing a bed the other day! The only other ongoing issue that we’ve had with Vera is she sometimes still has accidents in the house. When she first arrived she would go to the washroom wherever she wanted. She had no “signal”. We’ve been working with her and just in the last few months she’s been going to the door to let us know she needs to go out." We asked if the family wanted to share any words of wisdom or advice for potential adopters. They replied: "I think if I was to give any advice I would say that it’s important for potential adopters to really research the breed of dog that you are adopting. You, also need to understand that a lot of times these dogs are coming from not so great environments. You need to be patient, you need to understand that the dog is going to take time to adjust to your home and family. Seek professional help with any behaviour issues. Adopting Vera was one of the best decisions that we’ve ever made. I look at her everyday and wonder how anyone could have been mean to her. I’m so glad that she is with our family who love her and I know that she loves us too!" We at HBR are so happy to get updates like these and to hear about the love that exists between VERA and her forever family! Thank you for saving a life and choosing adoption! 🙂
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♡♡♡HAPPY TAILS: JACKSON!!♡♡♡
Melissa and Mark adopted JACKSON from HBR in December of 2017. We checked in with them to celebrate Jackson's Gotcha Day and to find out how he is doing! Melissa and Mark tell us: "Jackson is doing great and loving life on the farm LOL! His favourite thing to eat are his little Caesars and of course his soft treats including his probiotics which he loves. He loves to cuddle on the couch with his brother Simon and when the weather is nice he hangs out in the barn while we clean stalls. Jackson was part of our family the moment we met and is such an amazing little man who most certainly appreciates all that he has now. I would say to anyone interested in adopting a dog that seniors are very thankful and make wonderful companions even if our time together will be cut short." ♡♡ It sounds like Jackson is having the time of his life with his fur-ever family! Thank you for choosing adoption and saving a senior! ♡♡ If you are considering adoption, please visit our website http://www.homewardboundrescue.ca and learn more about our adoptable dogs! ♡♡
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♡♡♡HAPPY TAILS: MOLLY!!♡♡♡
♡♡♡HAPPY TAILS: MOLLY!!♡♡♡ HBR volunteer Tori adopted MOLLY one year ago! We checked in with her to see how Molly is doing with her fur-ever family! Tori tells us Molly's favourite things to do are: "Short walks with our corgi Bentley, hip checking us/backing it up for butt scratches. Cuddling on the couch. Likes to eat cheese and enjoys a raw food diet. Loves playing fetch in the backyard." When asked to share a fun story about Molly, Tori explains that "drool" is a new reality for the family: "Our walls will never be the same from all the drool (LOL) and one time she managed to attach her drool to her own forehead." Molly did not have any difficulties adopting to her new home. She gets along great with her fur-sibling corgi, but still tends to shy away from other dogs and smaller kids - but they continue to work on this. Tori is pretty clear when asked if she had any advice to share with potential adopters: "They are worth it!" ♡♡♡ We are so happy to hear about Molly and her new family! Thank you for choosing adoption and saving a life! And, these new pics of Molly are the BEST! 🙂 ♡♡♡ If you are considering adoption, please visit our website http://www.homewardboundrescue.ca for more info on our available dogs and the adoption application process.
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♡♡♡HAPPY TAILS: HUDSON!!!!♡♡♡
Laura and family adopted HUDSON from HBR in September of 2017. Just over a year later, we checked in with Laura to see how he is doing! She tells us his favourite things to do are "Sleep, cuddle, bug his sister"! Laura shared a fun story with us: "After about 6 weeks Hudson followed his sister Mabel (and HBR alumni) under the fence and through the cornfield for an exciting 18 hours. We met friendly people who took us for a car ride and dropped us off at the pound were I was scared straight! Staff loved us and even though it was a long weekend they found both microchips and called our moms and we got jailbroke and came home and had a day long nap." In terms of having any issues adapting to his new home, we found out that they are still trying to convince his big sister that he’s not the doofus she thinks he is! 🙂 Laura was adamant about encouraging others to adopt! She says, "Just do it! You’ll be a better human being."♡♡♡ Thank you to Laura and family for choosing adoption and giving Hudson an amazing new home! We are sure Mabel will fully accept her fur sibling soon! 🙂 Here's a photo of Hudson enjoying the good life! 🙂 If you are considering adoption, please visit our website for more information!
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♡♡♡HAPPY TAILS: RUGER (previously DOZER)!!!♡♡♡
♡♡♡HAPPY TAILS: RUGER (previously DOZER)!!!♡♡♡ Dave and Trish adopted Ruger from HBR in December of 2017. After celebrating his Gotcha Day, we checked in with the family to see how he is doing! They shared with us this great update: "Here is a little on Ruger (previously Dozer through HBR), aka Rugie Bear or Rumply-bumskins.♡♡ Ruger loves many things. Longs naps upside down on the sofa, truck rides (He recently did a 10 hr trip to Pennsylvania Dutch country), camping in his R-Pod travel trailer. He absolutely loves liver bites, as well as any treat known to doggy kind. This guy is highly food motivated. He has a best friend / girlfriend Chelsea the Samoyed. They love to spend time together. Early spring of 2018 we noticed Ruger had some clouding in his left eye. After many vet visits and testing it was determined that he was suffering from glaucoma. Over the next few months of treatment, the pressure built to an uncomfortable level leaving Mommy and Daddy with no choice but to have the eye removed. He has adapted well to his new lifestyle, and if you ask him he thinks he looks quite distinguished. We are keeping a close watch on his right eye. Ruger's first few weeks in his new fur-ever home were tough. He had a hard time trusting. Ruger struggled daily with bad behavior. Those daily episodes turned to weekly, then monthly to nothing at all. He came to realize this is home, and these people love me and spoil me with all the toys, kisses and liver bites he could ever dream of. Some advice to any potential adopters out there, while some might have wanted to throw in the towel in the first few weeks, stick with it. We remembered some advice his foster home gave us when we met him. (BTW, what a great foster home and great people!) Kassandra mentioned the amazing support system with other adopters and foster homes through HBR. We reached out and were given some great advice and tips on helping Ruger through his transition. We sure are glad we did. Many Thanks HBR!!! Ruger is our baby, our snuggle bum puppers. We both can't wait to come home after work and watch him wiggle that puppy butt down the hall with excitement cause Mommy and Daddy are HOME!!! Have you ever seen a Bulldog twerk?" We are so happy to hear just how much Ruger is loved by his forever family! Thank you to Dave and Trish for choosing adoption and giving Ruger an amazing home! ♡♡
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♡♡♡HAPPY TAILS: ABBY!!♡♡♡
Danielle and family adopted ABBY from HBR just over a year ago! As she celebrates her Gotcha Day, we checked in on her to see how she is doing! Danielle tells us all is great with Abby and that the family "simply adores her"! Her favourite things are: "wieners, cuddling her dad, and taking long hikes in Gatineau Park." "She adores her winter coat. When she first got it she would sit pretty and smile, wanton compliments!" You will see this in the pics below! When asked if there were any issues adapting to her new home, Danielle shared: "I had a 15-year-old pug when Abby joined us. He was a frail, gentle, sleepy guy and Abby’s energy didn’t quite match his. She snapped at him a couple of times when he tried to cuddle her. So I needed to sit between them and not try to cuddle them at the same time." For this reason, Danielle tells us that the advice she would share with potential adopters is to take some time introducing current pets to ensure they’re a match. The family is so happy with Abby and thanks HBR for introducing her to them! ♡♡♡ We are so happy to hear how wonderful ABBY is doing with her forever family! Thank you for choosing adoption and giving Abby a new, fabulous life! If you are considering adoption, please visit our website to learn more about our adoptable dogs.
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HAPPY TAILS: DOZER (formerly CHARLES)!!♡♡♡
Val and Rich adopted Dozer (previously Charles) from HBR just over a year ago. As Dozer celebrates his Gotcha Day, we checked in on the family to see how he is doing! Dozer happily provide us with this update: "I love to eat- especially first thing in the morning. My humans compare me to a child on Christmas morning every time I wake up and get to run downstairs to eat. I love playing with my 4 human kids. They are so much fun and give me lots of cuddles. I love my bulldog brother Mack as well. He was a little grumpy when I first got here but I think he is warming up to me now because we play a lot. My human mom and dad even got married this summer and I was in the wedding! I got to wear a bow tie- I looked very handsome! My hearing disability has never slowed me down. I am getting really good at reading the facial expression of my humans. They are mostly always happy except when I occasionally eat my moms high heels. They used to look very worried every time we went to this place called "the vets". I had to have another major surgery and the vet said success rate was 50/50 but that it had to be done. My humans know I am a fighter so they took the chance. Thank goodness they did because I have made a full recovery and the vet said I will live a long happy life now- they don't look so worried when we go there anymore! I loved my new home right form the start, I just wasn't sure about night time. I would get scared and bark a lot. I cant hear so I needed to learn my way around and get used to the routine of my new kids. I also had to win over Mack's affection- that took a little while." Dozer's family shared these words of advice for adopting: "don't think it will be perfect as soon as you bring your new guy home. He needs to figure out his new family just as much as you need to figure him out. Be prepared to have a few sleepless night but if you stick with it you will have such a loyal friend for life. Dozer makes us smile every day with his quirkiness. He is so lovable and just wants to be near us at all times." We are so happy to hear how amazing Dozer is doing! Thank you to Val and Rich and family for choosing adoption and giving Dozer his perfect home!
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♡♡♡HAPPY TAILS: LOGAN (formerly CHEVY)!!!♡♡♡
We checked in with LOGAN's forever family as he celebrates his first Gotcha Day this March! Joel shares with us: "Logan still loves everyone and everything. He enjoys trying to play with his older brother Oreo, loves running around in the sandbox at the park and sneaking a bit of his fur siblings food, though he knows he isn’t supposed to...! Logan loves going through people’s legs. While admittedly this isn’t a stellar habit, it’s a way he plays with his dad, who is six feet tall. Sometimes though he will try to go through visitor’s legs, and most aren’t as tall as he is used to, or prepared for this welcome. Many times he will end up lifting them off their feet, initiating his own impromptu horse back rides. Logan fit in pretty well to our house. He knows when it’s time to visit his crate, rests quietly while his humans are at work and usually tries to be as gentle as possible dealing with his feline friends. He is still working on accepting that not everyone wants to visit up close and personal, and that even though Oreo sits on mom’s lap, that doesn’t mean that he can." When asked for some advice for potential adopters, Joel says: "Remember that all dogs come with challenges, be them puppies or adults. But in the long run, it’s always worth it. Time invested in training and patience go a long way." We are so happy to hear that LOGAN is doing well with his family! Thank you to Joel and family for choosing adoption and saving a life! ♡♡♡ If you are interested in adoption, please visit our website or click the Adoptable Dogs tab in Facebook!
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