Have you adopted a dog from K-9 New Life? Do you have a success story you'd like to share? Please do! Just send a photo or two (or more!) of your K-9 New Life dog along with a note to info@k9newlife.org. We are ALWAYS excited to hear about their new lives!
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J.D. (Maisy)
(From left to right: J.D., Joey, Trey)
Eleven years ago I was watching channel 13 news before I headed to work, a puppy was shown and I fell in love. Joey, the only female of the litter belonging to Roxie, came into our home at 6 weeks old. She celebrated her 11th birthday in Orlando, FL on the 21st of November. Lucky us! We promised Joey a sister when we moved to Orlando in 2003. January 2004, in a new home, was time to deliver on our promises. We contacted K9NL for a pitiful looking hound. Although they were incredulous that we wanted a dog from VA Bch when we now lived in Florida, proved providential. The details would take too long..but J.D. (formerly "Maisy") was delivered to us in January of 2004. We were told that foster homes wouldn't keep her longer than two weeks… her sister "Daisy," used her as a chew toy and punching bag. J.D. (Joey's Dog) has been with us for almost 8 WONDERFUL years… she is the favorite of the workers of Dog Day Afternoon, her Doggie Daycare facility, and is the "personality hound." Both Joey and J.D. have been graced with a third sister (Trey) whom joined our family last February…a hunter wanted her put to sleep due to a CURABLE infection and the cost incurred. Thank you for loving dogs the way they SHOULD be loved…and thanks for Joey and J.D. … the best things that have ever come from "Surprising Suffolk!!!!"
Lucie & Allie (Alexsis)
This is Lucie, who we adopted from K-9 New Life three summers ago, as a skinny, fluffy little frightened pup who had been thrown away, then saved from euthanization. Over the past three years, she has put on about 40 pounds, grown considerably, and become a wonderful, loving, and affectionate girl who loveslovesloves to swim in our pool! She and our Katrina rescue, Skye, are like mother/daughter, with Skye, the little one, the Boss.
This Spring, we adopted Allie (Alexsis) – she and Lucie have bonded very closely, and Lucie finally has the outdoor playmate she has always wanted! There are so many squirrels to chase, balls to toss, and birds to bark at! Allie has discovered that the pool Lucie so loves is fabulous, and keeping her out is too hard, so we don’t even try anymore. She has gained a few more pounds, and is slowly becoming more affectionate and less skittish. She has also learned how to sleep in her own bed, how much fun Kongs and Wubbas are, and that the hole in the fence to Obie’s yard (next door Chessie) is full of wonder and awe.
Millie
I just wanted to let you all know how Millie is doing. I adopted her from K9 New Life in November 2008. She was a rescue from Tappahannock that I think you all started calling Tiny Bones because she was extremely thin when you got her. As you can see from the photo, she is my baby girl and extremely spoiled! I adopted another dog from a rescue group outside of Richmond in August 2009 and they are inseparable. Everyone who loves dogs should look to rescue groups to find the love of their life before paying outrageous amounts to breeders… rescue pets have so very much love to give and they don’t ask for much in return. If I could have 20 dogs, I would! Thank you for bringing my Millie to me!!
Frankie
Peaches
Foxy Cleopatra
Well, it has been 2 weeks and Misha, now Foxy Cleopatra, is so much a part of our lives none of us can believe it. She goes to work with us and loves all animals and people. She is a good citizen on the beach and the boardwalk and everyone who sees her comments on her smiling face. She rides in my mustang like she owns it. She loves to eat ice cubes and play fetch with her squirrel. She learns so quickly, who said you can't teach an old dog new tricks? Thank you so much!
Layne
Lucy
Hi! My name is Lucy and boy did I luck out! They say I am one of those BBD's (big black dogs) and can be hard to adopt out.... all my Mom and Dad did was get me a reflective collar so I can be seen in the house at night. K9 New Life found my forever home with Buford, my companion senior dog, and Hank, a cat who likes me to chase him. My Mom and Dad spoil me so much even after I ate my Mom's slippers (only because I love her so much). I have a beautiful yard full of squirrels and leaves-yep-leaves move! Being only 3 years old I'm pretty active, but I'm very good when Mom and Dad are gone at work! I go for long walks and I can always take a nap on the couch! I love everybody and I am ever so gentle a girl. Thank you K9 New Life for my forever home.... I feel like I've been here forever.
Vinnie
Hello,
I adopted Samson, now "Vinnie" in June from K-9 New Life. I wanted to let everyone know how he is doing! This summer we have hiked, gone on boat rides, swam and taken long runs. Everyone loves that he has no teeth, I call him my true little Mainer. Vinnie is living the high life!!
Take care,
Katie
Annie
We adopted Annie 2 months ago. She is quite a playful character and keeps up well with her big sister Ocie (2.5 year old Pittbull/Terrier). She has some hurdles to overcome with potty training and boundries, but we love her just the same!! She is very smart, loves her treats, and takes long walks with Daddy and Ocie. Thank you K-9 New Life for giving us the opportunity to give Annie her forever home!!
Bo
Hi everybody. My name is Bo. I am a very lucky dog in that I was rescued by K9 New Life when I was a young boy. I have lived with some really great families over the last few years while I waited for a forever home. These people taught me to be a happy and well mannered boy and I learned some really neat tricks too.
I went to live with Burton and Julia a few months ago and as luck would have it, a guy named Buddy walked by one day and saw me in the yard. He wanted to adopt me and give me a forever home. I like it there because I get to play all over the house and there's lots of comfy places to sleep. There's a nice yard to play in and I get to go on lots of walks on a leash.
Thanks K9 New Life for all you've done for me and for sticking with me for so long. And thanks to all the foster families who have cared for me over the years. That's all for now - time to go for a walk. See you out on the sidewalk.
Thanks everybody, Bo
Jake
Dear K-9 New Life,
My boyfriend and I saw Jake as the 'Featured K-9' and immediately fell in love with him. About a week later, he officially became ours. It's now been a couple of months and Jake is doing great and is living the life! It's a tough life... going to the beach, and going on walks and playing fetch every day. He also loves to chase the cat around the house... I'm pretty sure the cat doesn't love it as much but it's pretty funny to watch.
Jake is a terrific and super smart dog and he will be starting obedience classes in a couple of weeks and we are so excited and confident that he will do great and make lots of friends. We feel extremely lucky to have had the opportunity to bring Jake into our home and I'm sure he feels the same way.
Thank you, K-9 New Life!
Sasha
Sasha is doing great! She has adjusted really well and is living the good life! She is such a sweetheart! She is very vocal with the 'woo-woo's' and she howls at fire engines. She is just too funny for words! Her favorite thing is for everyone to go to bed. Then, when she wants us up, she throws her body against the bed! Our dog Buford has taught her a lot of bad habits, like barking! She runs around the yard and helps Buford chase whatever (imaginary things, we think). The two of them really love each other as long as it doesn't come to bone sharing! She has discovered that marrow bones are the best! She enjoys our yard and has been trying in vain to make friends with Hank, the cat. Sasha is great company for Buford and a great companion to us. Thanks for taking such good care of her until we found her!
Kayla
We met Kayla (formerly Ahava) in 2002 or 2003 through your organization and took her home that very day. She is a lab mix, possibly lab and golden retriever but we are not certain. At the time, she was grossly underweight, but still beautiful. We could tell she had puppies recently, and we think one may have been a black lab named Nick. At first she was nervous around kids and new people, but the more we exposed her to social situations, the more she enjoyed it. She has a little buddy next door -- a small dog named Scoodles who likes to steal her toys, but she thinks this is ok, because she has so many.
Kayla has been such a joy in our lives since day one and we cannot imagine life without her! She is such a sweetheart and very smart. Loves to chase squirrels, go for walks and fetch the newspaper and mail. She chases reflections like a cat and loves to snuggle with us in the winter when it's cold. She also plays Hide and Seek with her toys. She will wait at the top of the stairs, out of sight, while we hide her toy. Once she gets the ok signal, she'll search everywhere until she finds that one toy, ignoring all the others.
Bentley, Zeke, and Martha
Hi, We thought it was time for us to get our pictures up on the success page as we are getting up in age and are still looking good :) Bentley was adopted in 2001, Zeke in 2006, and Martha in 2003. We are a very happy family; we love to go to the Dog Park and lay around and be spoiled. At one time we were all considered unwanted until K9 New Life gave us a second chance. Our Mom says that she can't imagine life without us and that makes us very happy!!!
Love, Bentley, Zeke, and Martha
Max
Max (formerly Caramel Latte/Tigger) is doing very well -- we just celebrated 3 years with him this past July and he is an absolute light in our lives. He still rings his bell to go outside and is constantly receiving compliments on his unique beauty and coloring -- he is a favorite at the vet's office. A gentle giant and still puppy-like, he is just such a beloved member of our family. I am not sure I have written since we moved, but we are now located in the Hickory section of Chesapeake so Max has a full 1/2 acre to run free and play. We still enjoy walking him and he likes to get out to see the neighborhood, but we have much better games of fetch now :) Max also has found a new buddy in our newly adopted cat, Mr. Bogs. Mr. Bogs is a tuxedo kitten who was being fostered at the Web of Life rescue. Max was the first dog Mr. Bogs had ever encountered, but he won him over quickly and they became fast friends. Max is still thriving and doing wonderfully.
Sincerely,
Stacey, Matt, Jules, Alyssa, Madilyn, Max, Miss Kitty and Bogs
Pete
It was love at first sight when my husband met Pete at a Petsmart adoption show. Despite the fact that we already owned three cats and two dogs and were fostering another dog, he convinced me that our home would simply not be complete without Pete. It didn't take much convincing... who wouldn't fall in love with this face?!
Most days Pete moves around our home like a tornado, but he's a very gentle and well-behaved little man. We've had Pete for almost 2 years now. We attempted to change his name numerous times, but nothing else stuck.
I cannot imagine a dog like Pete being put down; he has so much personality! Our family is extremely grateful to K-9 New Life for rescuing him from a shelter before his time ran out.
Shadow
Dear Friends at K-9 New Life:
This is Shadow (aka Frieda). I have been with my new family for 19 months and enjoying every minute of it. Mom & Dad didn't feel Frieda fit me so after one day I became Shadow. I love to follow Mom around. I have become best friends with Aunt Cindy's dog, Tiger. I go to work with Mom everyday. Last April, I went on my first road trip to Luray. The mountains were great (I even got my own bed in the hotel)! Unfortunately, I have allergies but it hasn't slowed me down. I have developed a love for camping. Aunt Cindy & Uncle Steve have their camper at Cherrystone on the Eastern Shore. We go up about once a month. I have attached some pictures. The 1st is bedtime for me and Tiger. The 2nd is me after a long walk and the 3rd is of Mom, Dad & me on the beach/bay at Cherrystone. Hardly ever am I left alone or put in a kennel. I stay with Aunt Cindy if Mom & Dad have to go out of town. When Aunt Cindy is gone, Tiger has sleepovers with me. Through rain, snow, or sunshine, Mom & Dad walk me once a day and twice on weekends. I know I haven't been by to visit "the gang" at Petsmart on Sundays. Mom says she will try to bring me by sometime soon.
Lucy
Hi K-9 New Life,
I just wanted to drop you a note to say how happy we are with Lucy!! Thank you for allowing her to become a member of our family! She is a perfect fit - we adore her and love her so much! Just wanted you to know! Thank you so much!!
The McGowan Family :)
Dylan
This is Dylan when we first brought him home. He was about three months old and was about to be put down when he was rescued by K9 New Life. He was painfully shy and despite our best efforts to comfort him, it took him about two weeks before he became comfortable with us.
Dylan is now grown and is a happy member of our family. He is still shy around people he doesn’t know but obviously he is now quite at home with us. He loves to play with our other dogs and even the cats. It’s hard to believe that such a wonderful dog would have been put down if K9 New Life hadn’t stepped in and rescued him. Thanks K9 New Life.
Abby
Abby writes from her new home:
Hey guys! Abby here. Well, you know me as Pixie. But when my new mom brought me home I just didn't come to "Pixie". So she called out a bunch of names and I guess I seemed interested in Abby, so it stuck. It's kinda cool I guess. I like it over here in my forever home. I don't have to share my toys! I really like my new mom, and she tells me all the time that I'm such a sweet girl so I guess she really likes me, too. She also says that I'm the waggiest dog she's ever seen - whatever that means. I'm just always so happy. The cat over here didn't like me much the first couple days, but we're okay now. I don't think he likes my doggy kisses and each time he comes near me I roll over but he won't scratch my belly. There is a park up the road that my mom and me go to and play ball. And I carry my ball there and back and mom thinks that's cute too. Oh yeah, my mom wants to tell you THANKS for saving me and for taking such great care of me until she came for me. Gotta go now - time for a walk!
Jimmy
Jimmy came into our rescue in a sad state. He was cast off by his former owner along with three other hounds. Jimmy was not a good hunting dog, but he did not deserve the treatment he received. He was so thin you could count every bone in his frail little body. To see Jimmy's first picture beside his updated picture (below), it is amazing these are photos of the same dog! Jimmy has come a long way! He is finally part of a family just as every dog deserves to be! Thanks to your help and support, Jimmy is now happy and healthy!
