HAPPY TAILS: FREYA!!!!Carmen and family adopted FREYA from HBR just over a year ago! As she celebrates her Gotcha Day, we asked Carmen for an update on Freya! She provided the following: “Freya loves to wrestle with other dogs, and play keep-away with her humans. Freya also loves to eat ice. Freya regularly goes to doggy daycare and surprised us with her ability to swim. She has many dog friends at daycare and some dogs really really love her, but not all of them can swim. There is one particular dog that can occasionally get on Freya’s nerves. Instead of running away, Freya has learned the best way to get away from him is to go swimming, because unfortunately her friend can’t follow. She’s a heartbreaker! “When asked how she adapted to her new home, she advised: “It took her a few months to learn not to go potty inside the house. Very frustrating but we got there in the end. ”We asked if the family has any advice for potential adopters: “My biggest advice is to just be patient. Your new pup has likely already had many different experiences (good and bad) and they are now getting used to you, and your family. It may take them a bit of time to adjust and fully understand the new rules, but don’t take any difficulties personally. Keep consistent and be patient and you both will be better for it. We love Freya. She is such a sweetheart and we give a lot of credit to her foster family who had her before adoption. Keep up the great work HBR! ”Thank you for choosing adoption and giving Freya the best new family! We are so happy she is doing so well!

HAPPY TAILS: NOVA!!!!Bill and Tamara adopted NOVA from HBR just over a year ago! As she celebrates her first Gotcha Day, we checked in with her new family for an update! They provided the following: “Nova loves to play tug toy, she also loves to be outside at the beach, hiking or camping, she is a big mamas girl so if mom is doing it she will always join in! She loves to eat puppy ice cream cones and cheese! She really enjoys cuddling with her dog brother or parents! I have to start with she makes us laugh every day with her attitude, when she wants something she will do just about anything to get it! When I am in the shower (it is a tub not walk-in) and I’ll be washing my hair all of a sudden Nova hops over the edge, her belly slows her down and boom she face plants into the shower with me! The first time this happened it scared me but now I have to shut the door or she will join me as she LOVES her baths!!Nova did not have any problems adapting to her new home! We recently rescued a Rottweiler named Shadow and both are loving each other’s company! We are so blessed to have Nova in our lives. She brings us laughter and happiness every single day. Her bulldog personality is large and we will always adopt this breed! We didn’t just save her she was a missing part that our family needed! The process may seem long and that you will never be picked but when you do it is all worth it! Rescuing Nova was an easy process that we would happily do again. Thank you to HBR for making it so easy and enjoyable adding a new member to our family! “We are so happy to hear how well Nova is doing! Thank you for choosing adoption and giving Nova an amazing forever family!