Maple
Adopted!
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MapleAdopted! |
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Catelyn Adopted! |
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Rolla Adopted! |
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Scone Adopted! |
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Fergal Adopted! |
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Harper Adopted! |
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Turner Adopted! |
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Calypso Adopted! |
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Millicent Adopted! |
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Lumin Adopted! |
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Popcorn Adopted! |
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Daffodill Adopted! |
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Flip Adopted! |
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Hannah Adopted! |
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Dobby Adopted! |
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Monster Boo Adopted! |
Dear WHARF, Thank you for taking such good care of Monster Boo, so that we could bring him home to our little family. Right from day one he made himself at home. He has been following our other cat, Solomon, around day and night just wanting to be friends. (Solomon is warming up to this idea.) He wakes both Peter and I up with kisses every day, and runs to the door every time we come home. We couldn't be happier that he is part of the family! Holly and Peter |
Corvus Adopted! |
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Niko Adopted! |
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Rydel Adopted! |
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Cloud Adopted! |
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Hermes Adopted! |
Hermes has been such a little angel to adopt! I was a little worried about introducing him with my cat Betula, but immediately upon bringing him into the house they were just perfect with each other. Within 5 hours of having him in the house, they were already cuddled up with each other and even still I have a hard time believing what a sweet cat he is. Betule is still getting used to Hermes grooming his head or being used as a nice comfy mattress, but he's getting used to the constant cuddle attacks. Hermes has really proven to be everything I was looking for in a new cat and then some. Thanks again for introducing me to my newest little love! -Jonathan. |
Mikey Adopted! |
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Carla Adopted! |
Hi, Thank you very much to WHARF for all the great work they do connecting rescue animals with their future families. A special thank you too to Carla's foster family who took such good care of her until she joined our family. Carla's new name is Shelba - she responds to it very well already. Last Friday was her spay surgery and she is recovering nicely. Shelba fits so well into our pack, its like it was meant to be! She loves her kitty brother and kitty sister, and she adores her 7 year old Husky cross brother, Polaero, always wanting to do whatever he does. Of course they love her too! She seems to enjoy the 3 of them - always having someone to play with until she tires them out, and then having 2 more to choose from. She follows me everywhere, and it doesn't really seem to matter what I'm doing. Most of all, Shelba likes to be involved and included - which of course she is! She has transitioned to our home, our family, our schedule and our routine so well she is already a well mannered, well behaved attentive and eager to please new addition to our pack. She has definitely found her forever home... we love her dearly! With gratitude, Monica PS Shelba has an endless supply of food and is gaining weight daily |
Grover Adopted! |
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Joyce Adopted! |
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Josephina Adopted! |
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Riki Adopted! |
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Brutus Adopted! |
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Nika Adopted! |
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Fritz Adopted! |
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Halo Adopted! |
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Squish Adopted! |
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Blizzard Adopted! |
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Malibu Adopted! |
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Nuala Adopted! |
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Fergus Adopted! |
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Galadriel Adopted! |
Hi Just wanted to send an update on Bella/Galadriel. She has fit in very well and gets along great with the dog. She enjoys sleeping on the bed and love playing with her toys. She is very cuddlely and rushes to meet you at the door. I have attached a picture of the princess sleeping on her chair. We love her very much. Thanks!! Ashley |
Furry Adopted! |
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Lennon Adopted! |
Hello! I am the lucky girl that got to adopt Lennon. We’ve renamed him Jasper, and he seems to like it. We’ve had him for just over 2 weeks now and he is doing absolutely amazing. He’s still a little timid and shy around new people, but he’s getting more and more comfortable every day. He keeps us laughing 24/7, I constantly have a smile on my face watching this little cutie run around. I couldn’t be happier with him, he is so well behaved and everyone loves him. Thank you WHARF =) Tessa Rochemont |
Russel Adopted! |
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Marvel Adopted! |
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Prissy Adopted! |
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Doug Adopted! |
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Star Adopted! |
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Angus Adopted! |
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Gator Adopted! |
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Toil Adopted! |
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Trouble Adopted! |
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Arabella Adopted! |
Hi. We adopted Bella (Arabella) on March the 2nd and are so happy we did. She has settled in with us very well and is teaching us as much as we are her. You could say she has completed our family! Thanks to David and Zena for the great care you gave Bella before she came to us.. I believe her disposition is an attribute to the affection you shared with her.Penny |
Jasper Adopted! |
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Canela Adopted! |
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Nadine Adopted! |
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Tippy Adopted! |
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D.J Adopted! |
Hello, I just wanted to update you on D J. We have re-named him “Blue” due to his blue eye. He is the most amazing, loving little guy. We absolutely treasure every single moment with Blue. He is so good; listens, does not chew anything and is so loving. He has now discovered he can be the puppy he should be at 6 months old and is having a ball. He already has more toys than most kids and plays with them steady which we enjoy watching. His blue eye will get him everything with us, that is for sure. I want to thank all of you at Wharf and to Ryan and his girlfriend (the foster family) for bringing us together with Blue and for taking such good care of these precious little gifts. We love Blue very much already and our life is once again complete. Thank you for doing what you all do, you make the world a better place. Here are some updated pictures of Blue. I will update again so you can see what a beautiful dog he has become. Brenda |
Jack Adopted! |
We just wanted to give you an update on Jack, we adopted him a little over a month ago. We renamed him Brody. He is doing really well and made himself at home right away. We love him to pieces. We were happily surprised at how well behaved he is inside and we have been taking him to puppy training classes to work on his obedience when he is outside as he gets extremely excited when there are dogs, rabbits, people,and random items on the ground. Thank you so much WHARF for rescuing this amazing puppy so we could adopt him. He is a dream come true. Sincerely, Amy & Chris |
Charlie Adopted! |
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Posie Adopted! |
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Luna Adopted! |
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Weasel Adopted! |
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Nekko Adopted! |
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Rocky Adopted! |
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Hayley Adopted! |
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Rizo Adopted! |
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Spookie Adopted! |
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Rudolfo Adopted! |
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Georgia Adopted! |
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Prudence Adopted! |
Hi there, This email is for Ashley at WHARF. Hi Ashley, I'm the girl who adopted Prudence about a month ago. I just wanted to update you to let you know that she's doing great. She has made herself right at home and has taken over my chair. :) She is very sweet and playful. For example, she loves to play with a crumpled up paper ball and will chase it around our place over and over again. It's really funny and cute. She also is very vocal and announces to us every time she's about to do something, like when she's about to go eat or go sleep on the chair. She can be very affectionate and will come to us when she wants to be pet. She does, however, let us know when she's had enough. Oh and even though Prudence is an awesome name, we decided to change her name to Juno. Thanks again for everything. Take care, Ashley Mailloux |
Prue Adopted! |
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Liyla Adopted! |
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Mirah Adopted! |
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Pearl Adopted! |
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Agatha Adopted! |
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Bruce Adopted! |
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Hamber Adopted! |
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Thor Adopted! |
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Kit Adopted! |
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Joey Adopted! |
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Stella Adopted! |
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Aspen Adopted! |
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Elrond Adopted! |
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Diesel Adopted! |
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Elmer Adopted! |
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Robson Adopted! |
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Jerrith Adopted! |
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Ludo Adopted! |
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Joe Adopted! |
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Hugo Adopted! |
Hi Tessa and Ashley – Michelene and I are writing to update you on how Hugo is doing: which is absolutely great. I’ve attached a photo taken today of our two WHARF alumni sharing a bed – Steve the Cat who’s been here a little over two years and Hugo the Dog who just moved in (and who isn’t normally allowed on the bed!). As you can see, our concerns about Steve hating a new housemate turned out to be groundless. I think this is a credit to Hugo’s disposition – he couldn’t have a fight with another creature if he set his mind to it. He’s just too nice. So, thank you for the time you spent with us when we were debating whether we could handle him. We’re pleased and think he is too. He’s in obedience classes (and so are we), and is going to doggy daycare twice a week. He even walks pretty well on the leash now – he’s already doing much better at this than when we first met him. Again, thanks so much. You do good work, and we (and our adoptees) have benefitted twice now. We’re grateful. |
Lumin Adopted! |
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Bobbin Adopted! |
Bobbin sadly had to be euthanized a few days ago. She was very sick when she came into care and spent much time at the clinic. Despite all our efforts her seizures became worse and worse and we were unable to manage them. It was under the watchful eye of Crestwood Vet Clinic that she passed over. In the end she was diagnosed with brain tumors that were causing her seizures and blindness. This was a very hard goodbye for us here at WHARF but it was relieving to know that we did all we could and there was nothing else we could do. Thanks for everyones suppport and well wishes for her, we were glad we got to spend her last days with her. |
Raven Adopted! |
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Harriet Adopted! |
Harriet Although we only met her for 15 minutes and weren't totally sure what we committed to, we quickly realized that Harriet is our dream dog. She sat calmly and confidently the whole car ride home, impressing us with her immediate comfort in vehicles and with us. Once home, Harriet's indoor personality came out, which involves gentle affection, varied napping positions, and fetching an array items that we may or may not need. We had the family over and all were swooned by her calm and gentle nature. We knew we'd been gifted with a dog of an amazing temperament. Harriet started her first day at work on Monday (the day after we got her) where she met about 20 people around the office. She chose to sit by the door in hopes of greeting everyone she could. Once she greets with a few less paws, we hope to continue to work with her in a therapeutic capacity around the workplace. Outdoor Harriet is another personality, which is entirely her 9 month puppy self. She's learning about the leash and about sitting at each corner, but in the meantime her best exercise is frequent play-dates in the backyard. Thank you WHARF, for fostering Harriet and for giving us the opportunity to offer her a forever home. Waking up to Harriet makes each day more rewarding than it's ever been. As more of her personality comes true, we couldn't feel luckier to have her. Leanne & Dwayne |
Kale Adopted! |
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Goree Adopted! |
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Titus Adopted! |
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Roger Adopted! |
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Saint Adopted! |
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Joanie Adopted! |
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Gollum Adopted! |
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Atlas Adopted! |
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Fili Adopted! |
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Kili Adopted! |
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Pecorino Adopted! |
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Addie Adopted! |
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Puppis Adopted! |
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Lyla Adopted! |
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Sookie Adopted! |
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Alex Adopted! |
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Boo Adopted! |
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Elmina Adopted! |
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Otter Adopted! |
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Flick Adopted! |
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Chips Adopted! |
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Hilton Adopted! |
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Violet Adopted! |
The day after Christmas, we came into WHARF Edmonton to find a kitten. Initially interested in a sociable young male, 9 year old Aspen spotted a tiny black tail hiding under a blanket on a cat stand by the window. It belonged to 10 week old Violet who was found with her 3 siblings wandering the streets of Whitecourt. Aspen fell in love with her, so off we went with Violet in a cat carrier and headed home to meet our 65 pound golden doodle. She spent the first 5 days hiding in small tiny cracks in the house we didn't even know existed. Flashlights and sparkly cat toys became our best friends. Wanting to remember her Christmas arrival, we named her Noel (meaning Christmas in french). 10 days later, Noel is becoming a confident, playful member of our family. She's best friends with the dog and inseparable from Aspen. She loves to eat, drinks from the dog's water bowl and sleeps on the same pillow as our heads. We are grateful to WHARF for the service they provide and happy to be able to offer this lovely little kitten a good home. |
Parmesan Adopted! |
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Marble Adopted! |
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Knox Adopted! |
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Moira Adopted! |
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Dante Adopted! |
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Tate Adopted! |
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Goat Adopted! |
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Leonitis Adopted! |
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Trout Adopted! |
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Avery Adopted! |
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Flop Adopted! |
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Courtney Adopted! |
Mocha (renamed from Courtney) We picked Mocha from the list of cats for adoption based on her story of having 6 kittens and adopting and nursing 6 others that had been orphaned. She joined our household 3 days after Latte arrived so they've both acclimatized to their new home together. As soon as she arrived, she immediately informed Latte that SHE was in charge, and she was the boss. It's been that way ever since. Mocha (we also call her Munchkin cause she's tiny) is a lovely little cat who loves to sleep under the covers with us, especially in a cozy armpit. She's quite adamant when it's dinner time and lets us know with her coos and little whines that it's time to eat. Most other times she's pretty quiet. She loves to sleep on a shelf over top the radiator where it's warm, in her cardboard box, and in the sunlight. She is a nice balance of calm, to Latte's chaos and every now and then she has to show Latte who's boss and they play a game of "tag you're it" all over the house. Their favourite time to do this is right at mom and dad's bedtime. But don't worry about sleeping in, because one or both will be sure to come tell you when it's breakfast time! We couldn't imagine our house without a cat, or better yet two cats. They are great additions to our home and adopting them from WHARF animal rescue couldn't have been a better choice. Thank you for two great cats! Yours Darlene and Rob |
Rex Adopted! |
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Lopez Adopted! |
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Duncan Adopted! |
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Coco Adopted! |
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Latte Adopted! |
Latte We brought Latte home a mere week after we put our 19.5 year old cat Boo to sleep, and 2 months after we lost our 18 year old cat Pumpkin too. Our house was too empty, time to share our love with new kitties. Latte settled in with us right away, sleeping on the bed with us from the start. She took to our old cat's toys and scratching post right away. She loves to leap right to the top of its 5' platform in one jump, or climb up in jungle form with her front paws only. We call her "cross fit kitty". Her favourite toys are her squeaky mouse, duck on a stick, any pen she can knock off the table and play with, an empty box in the living room, the laser light bug, the scratching post and pretty much anything we have including mom's bathrobe belt, and cell phone tassel. She loves to play with us, come to the bathroom with us, sit on the tub, and play with her new sister Mocha (was renamed from Courtney) who she races around the house chasing back and forth. We're her second family in her short life and we love her. She's a great addition to our home, albeit a mischievous one, and we are happy to be her forever home. |
Herman Adopted! |
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Kloe Adopted! |
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Jezzabelle Adopted! |
Jezebel came from a loving home that had to surrender her due to circumstance. When her momma & auntie brought her to my house to introduce us, it was love and cuddles at first sight. Jezzie knew exactly how to reel me in - hook, line, and sinker! Her momma and her auntie gave her some farewell snuggles and pats, and with that, Jezebel and I began our little journey together. I am so lucky to have this firecracker pooch. Jezzie is a fearless creature who doesn't have any airs about her. She has saved my daughter, who has a severe anxiety disorder, from feeling afraid and anxious at home. She loves completely, and unconditionally. And, when she pulls the garbage apart (at least three times/week), she feels terrible and apologizes by greeting us at the front door with a look of complete and utter guilt on her face. We know before we've even taken a step into the kitchen. But who can stay mad at this little snaggletooth Pekingese with the big, wet brown eyes, crooked smile, and fluffy paws? Not me. The little turkey is forgiven by default, every time. Thank you, WHARF, for matching my daughter and I up with Jezebel. Our family feels so complete. Dayna & Kate |
Edam Adopted! |
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Elmo Adopted! |
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Skylar Adopted! |
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Dexter Adopted! |
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Harlan Adopted! |
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Rocky Adopted! |
We have had Rocky for about 4 months now and we couldn't be happier with our choice to adopt him. He is a friendly, happy addition to our household. When we first adopted him we were a little concerned that, being a rescue dog, he might have behaviour issues, but it is just the opposite. Rocky is completely housebroken, sociable with both people and other dogs, and very calm and relaxed. He fits perfectly in our lives. Our love for him is returned many times over. Thank you to Donna for being Rocky's foster mom. Angela and Rob |
Rocket Adopted! |
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Willow Adopted! |
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Andromeda Adopted! |
We adopted Olive (Andromeda) and fell in love with her immediately. She is cuddly and gentle and the prettiest girl in the world! She is a little lady most of the time except during her routine "kitty fits" where she gets a burst of energy and goes crazy chasing her tail and doing laps in the living room which makes us giggle. After having Olive for a few weeks we became concerned she would be lonely while we were at work. So that's when we decided to adopt a sibling. We adopted Gus (Cato) and it was a match made in heaven! At first we were worried they wouldn't get along but they quickly bonded and are now best friends who snuggle together at night. The "kitty fits" are even more hilarious with the two of them also! Gus is just as gentle as Olive and loves his big sister so much! He's always following her around the house mimicking her when she stops to groom or nap :) They are the bestest friends and we look forward to come home and be greeted at the door by our new family :) -Heidi & Kaela |
Mazzy Adopted! |
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Miley Adopted! |
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Orion Adopted! |
Hey Ashley, Orion is doing just wonderful! He has gained weight and his coat is getting softer and shinier every day. He's quite the cuddle bug with all three kids and waits for us outside bedroom and bathroom doors. He was beside himself when we put up the Christmas tree haha! He is quite the climber! (I'll attach a photo). Santa brought him a new collar with stars all over it and he shares the dog's new bed with him. I'm pretty sure they're best friends. :) |
Cassie Adopted! |
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Chops Adopted! |
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Sparky Adopted! |
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Ara Adopted! |
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Eli Adopted! |
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Cato Adopted! |
We adopted Olive (Andromeda) and fell in love with her immediately. She is cuddly and gentle and the prettiest girl in the world! She is a little lady most of the time except during her routine "kitty fits" where she gets a burst of energy and goes crazy chasing her tail and doing laps in the living room which makes us giggle. After having Olive for a few weeks we became concerned she would be lonely while we were at work. So that's when we decided to adopt a sibling. We adopted Gus (Cato) and it was a match made in heaven! At first we were worried they wouldn't get along but they quickly bonded and are now best friends who snuggle together at night. The "kitty fits" are even more hilarious with the two of them also! Gus is just as gentle as Olive and loves his big sister so much! He's always following her around the house mimicking her when she stops to groom or nap :) They are the bestest friends and we look forward to come home and be greeted at the door by our new family :) -Heidi & Kaela |
Farina Adopted! |
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Sagitta Adopted! |
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Bridget Adopted! |
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Pluto Adopted! |
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Maverick Adopted! |
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Gwendoline Adopted! |
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Earleen Adopted! |
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Spencer Adopted! |
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Sugar Adopted! |
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Pumpkin Adopted! |
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Cletus Adopted! |
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Remi Adopted! |
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Lyra Adopted! |
Thank you again for the opportunity to adopt Lyra , the calico kitten ! She is so good and cuddly and super playful ! I love her so much! |
Pavo Adopted! |
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Summit Adopted! |
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Raccoon Adopted! |
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Reece Adopted! |
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Leslie Adopted! |
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Vela Adopted! |
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Pictor Adopted! |
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Indus Adopted! |
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Finola Adopted! |
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Crux Adopted! |
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Irma Adopted! |
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Caleb Adopted! |
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Fergus Adopted! |
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Gavin Adopted! |
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Finn Adopted! |
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Mave Adopted! |
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Oran Adopted! |
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Hestia Adopted! |
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Finnick Adopted! |
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Neasa Adopted! |
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Saturn Adopted! |
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Maddie Adopted! |
Hey, Just thought I would give a little update on miss Nyx (nee Mattie) since she was Adopted on October 20. Her and her new sister Isis are loving playing out in all this snow on the acreage. They are more than happy to help feed the horses or bring in wood for the fireplace. She has helped her sister (a very active Mini Aussie) understand that there are times to just chill and have a siesta while in the house. The two girls have learned tons from each other and have both improved immensely since the adoption. Nyx also loves her new cat brother Bo and has been known to help scratch the top of his head. Even with first meeting each other you could see they were going to get along as Nyx buried her nose in his fur and her rubbed harder into her and purred. At first Nyx was unsure about her new dad but she came around after mom left for a few days on short notice and realized she could trust and depend on him . Having her sister around probably helped too, to show Nyx that her new dad wasn't such a bad dude. She now is able to be off leash with both of us (both or either) even in new places and has great recall. One set of "grandparents" met her today and fell in love with her manners at Christmas dinner and the new commands she has learned since being adopted. Tomorrow she gets to go on a road trip to meet the other set of "grandparents" and two doggy uncles. She will get a taste of Alberta Mountain air and more land to run around on for about a week :-). We are hoping to enroll Nyx into a few advanced obedience classes as well as agility in the new year as she has show how springy and athletic she can be with playing around on the bales here at home. Attached is a photo of Nyx an her sister wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Sincerely, Chelsy M. |
Corcho Adopted! |
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Nuala Adopted! |
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Una Adopted! |
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Finian Adopted! |
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Huey Adopted! |
Good Afternoon, I adopted Huey in October 2012 and I just wanted to give you an update on his new life :) First thing, we renamed him Diego because he's from Mexico and we felt it was definetly necessary to give him a name that reflected that! We've had Diego for almost 4 months now and we couldn't ask for a better dog! He's an absolute joy and we can no longer imagine our life without him in it. He has a wonderful, friendly personality and gets along with everyone and everything! He isn't a very big dog but he definetly has some hound in him because he has the hugest most hilarious howl/bark - its hard to believe it comes from him as he's usually very quiet. He's the most perfect indoor dog, loves to cuddle and spends a great deal of time sleeping on his chair in the living room snoring as he sleeps. He loves to be outside and play in the snow now that he's figured out what it is. We take him for a walk almost every day as long as the weather is ok for him (which in the NWT is rare right now lol) and he wears his jacket and booties and doesnt make too much of a fuss about it :) I think he understands that he has short fur and we just want to make sure hes warm. But we can't wait until summer when we can take him to the beach to go swimming and play in the sand. He's made lots of doggie friends (I take him everywhere with me) in the short few months we've had him and everyone that meets him falls in love. He's quite the character too and makes us laugh everyday. He can be stubborn too! Which is quite hilarious because it shows us he's comfortable enough with us to be defiant without worrying we'll send him away. He had a bit of separation anxiety when we first got him but he's learned now that we always come back and the neighbor reports that she no longer hears him howling after we leave for work. Well that's about it, all I can say is Diego is a huge part of our family and I look forward to spending many many years with my beautiful, gangly awkward dog :) I'd also like to thank Lisa who was his foster mom and everyone who volunteers at WHARF for the amazing work you do everyday. Thank goodness for people like you who speak for those who can't speak for themselves. If not for organizations like WHARF homeless and abused animals would have no chance in this world. So THANK YOU!!! I've attached some pictures, I hope you enjoy them :) |
Leto Adopted! |
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Nina Adopted! |
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Jaylin Adopted! |
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Frappucino Adopted! |
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Benjamin Adopted! |
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Caelum Adopted! |
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Manchas Adopted! |
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Nina Adopted! |
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Brocc Adopted! |
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Lennix Adopted! |
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Ben Adopted! |
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Punky Adopted! |
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Lizzy Adopted! |
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Ida Adopted! |
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Max Adopted! |
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Kurtis Adopted! |
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Jorda Adopted! |
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Misha Adopted! |
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Bender Adopted! |
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Mobey Adopted! |
My (Edgar formerly Mobey) first Christmas. I have a blog now www.edgar-thecat.tumblr.com . Thank you for rescuing me WHARF |
Lila Adopted! |
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Liam Adopted! |
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Othello Adopted! |
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Lalo Adopted! |
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Chase Adopted! |
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Lillie Adopted! |
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Cooper Adopted! |
Hi Tessa, It has been a year and half since I have adopted Blazer (formerly Copper) and I just wanted to give you an update. Blazer is doing really good and loves the acreage life. He went to obedience school with his brother duramax and aced level 1. He loves to play with his brother and sisters, whether it is inside or outside. He pretty much loves everything about life including his bed, his toys and of course his food. His favorite things to do are going quading, going to the dog park and eating. I just wanted to thank you for everything you do and of course for Blazer. Thanks again, |
Telmex Adopted! |
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Diesel Adopted! |
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Magna Adopted! |
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Luke Adopted! |
Hi everyone! My new name is Bentley and I love my new home! In addition to having lots of people to love me I have feline siblings and canine cousins to play with. I am spoiled rotten already and am learning to play with all of my new toys. My new mom says I am very sweet and the perfect addition to the family. I am going to have the best life ever in Canada! Thank you to Sidney and everyone at WHARF for helping me and others to find a forever home! |
Talita Adopted! |
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Adonis Adopted! |
Hi Wharf, Sorry this took so long. Isis, we got her and fell in love with hr. She was the snuggliest cat we ever had and slept above my head or on my chest every night. Unfortunately after a few weeks she started getting very sick. We took her to the vets and they did what they could but she had FIP. She stopped eating and was falling over so she went for her last sleep. We miss her very much and won't forget out littlest and cutest Icicy Micy. Thank you Ashley and WHARF for all the support you gave us in that very sad time. Adonis came to us a little scared and unsure but he is such al laid back guy, he gets along with everyone. He loves to sing and be near people and loves his other kitty playmates. He gets a little upset when he this he is alone and will cry til you call him and he knows where everyone is.He loves to be petted and gives us dirty looks in the morning when it is time for us to go to school or work and he still thinks its cuddle/pet time. We call him Boo Boo Bear or Moo Moo for a nick name.We love him very much and we are glad he is apart of our family.He loves to be petted and brushed and loves his belly rubbed.He will be forever apart of out family. Thank you again Ashley for everything you have done for our family. Kimberly |
Clove Adopted! |
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Eros Adopted! |
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Rue Adopted! |
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Mishu Adopted! |
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Chance Adopted! |
Hey its Bentleys mom here just giving you an update on him. He is doing fabulous and fitting in perfectly. Its like he was meant to be part of our family all along! we just love him so much. he is SUPER well behaved and gets along with everyone. (although my cats don't lobe him as much as he loves them). this guy is the biggest suck I've ever seen just loves to cuddle!! last week we took a trip to Pets Mart in the city and got him a fancy new name tag! which he wears proudly everyday! Thank you guys so much for all you hard work and for bringing this lil guy into our family!! <3 <3 Love: Shandra, Travis, Alissa and Kayden Lohndorf. |
Freckles Adopted! |
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Bam Adopted! |
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Warwick Adopted! |
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Jackie Adopted! |
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Gretel Adopted! |
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Hansel Adopted! |
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Raul Adopted! |
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Athena Adopted! |
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Willow Adopted! |
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Beaver Adopted! |
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Igor Adopted! |
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Joan Adopted! |
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Matrix Adopted! |
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Lolita Adopted! |
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Chloe Adopted! |
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Roxy Adopted! |
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Stewie Adopted! |
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Shyla Adopted! |
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Paul Adopted! |
Hello! My Mom adopted a Malamute Cross named Paul last summer and I thought I would e-mail you guys an update! Paul now goes by Koch (kosh) and he loves his new home. He has a great big fenced backyard that he loves to go play in - he usually takes all his toys outside and buries them and digs them up the next day. He LOVES it when his friend (my dog) Ruger comes over to play. They play outside for hours and then both fall asleep in Koch's favorite place, under the kitchen table. Koch loves being a guard dog, he is very protective of My Mom and My 13 year old sister. He loves to wake them both up every morning by jumping on their beds. Koch was the perfect addition to the family and he seems to love his new home. Thank-you for giving us the opportunity to adopt this amazing dog. Attached are some recent pictures of him. Janelle |
Fox Adopted! |
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Ernie Adopted! |
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Sadie Adopted! |
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Jupiter Adopted! |
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Boom Adopted! |
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Karin Adopted! |
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Dina Adopted! |
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Dev Adopted! |
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Sally Adopted! |
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Valentin Adopted! |
Hello, Just a little update on Valentin Now named Tye. Tye is a very gentle sweet cat! Always has lots of stories to tell us when we come home from work, and he follows us all over the house meowing away with all his stories! He loves being outside on the deck! He is a little shy with the dogs, but he is warming up to them! He already has his favorite blanket and spot on the couch! He is also an awesome fly catcher! Which is great! He is very cuddly as well and loves to lay in the bathroom sink while I am getting ready for work J He has once full white leg and the other has color on him so my hubby always tells him that he is missing a boot! J Super cute! Tye has been a great addition to our family! Thank you WHARF for all the animals you save and the hard work and dedication you have for animals J Sincerely, |
Farley Adopted! |
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Cielo Adopted! |
Hello, I wanted to give an update on Cielo. Cielo has been, and continues to be an absolute delight, and wonderful addition to our family. This little kitty has energy to burn!! He loves his very tall cat tree we bought from WHARF. He climbs up to the top level like a monkey or lemur would. He chases and leaps after his favourite toy mice up and down the stairs with extreme gusto. With his extra long legs, he makes one flight of stairs in a single bound. If we are lucky, he even brings the mice back to us to toss for him. Cielo is joined by his older feline sister, Twinkle, who engages in his crazy, youthful behaviour occasionally. Generally, Twinkle doesn't have time for such raucous behaviour (because she is just too dignified and proper for such antics) and just puts up with Cielo, but as time goes on she is allowing him into her circle of trust without (too much) hissing. Our entire family (Twinkle included) absolutely love Cielo and look forward to seeing how long his legs will grow once he is finished his growth spurt. He brings everyone so much joy. We all feel so grateful to have him as a very important member of our family. He is such a sweet-natured and fun-loving guy, who brightens anyone's day just by being in his presence. Sydra |
Rome Adopted! |
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Emmett Adopted! |
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Blondie Adopted! |
We adopted Blondie and wanted to give you an update on her! We can send photos if you like, but here is how she is doing.... She is the most wonderful playful funny adorable little dog with perfect house manners! We call her the sundog because she loves to sit in the sun and just nap or think. She has made our lives better without question from day 1! She sits, stays, comes when called and shakes both paws! She is now called Abby / Abigail. She gets bones from GNC and Barkers regularly... she likes to nibble so carefully on her chews and lives for Purebites! She loves her walks in our Argyll neighbourhood - we live about 2 blocks from the Argyll Sport Field and Mill Creek Ravine. She gets a nice morning and nighttime walk in the neighbourhood and off leash time in the ravine every day after work. She loves to climb hills in the ravine at break neck speed - the other dogs can't keep up! Her favorite game is tag in the back yard! She's been doing her part for charity - she went on the Leukemia and Lymphoma Walk and the Run for the Cure! We enrolled her in obedience classes and can't wait to start her on agility! She lives for her outings and is socializing in the best possible way! She is adored and adorable. She has made many new friends - dog and people! She is either smiling, playing or sleeping on her bed! Thank you to whoever decided to bring her here from Mexico - we are so lucky to have found her. She had excellent veterinary care at Crestwood and her new vets and staff at the Edmonton Holistic Vet Clinic adore her to pieces. And, thank you so much to her foster mama Carrie for bringing her so far before we even met her! We are sure it was hard for Carrie to let her leave but we are so grateful and promise to take excellent care of our Abby. |
Hermoine Adopted! |
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Sabina Adopted! |
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Chester Adopted! |
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Buzz Adopted! |
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Bruce Adopted! |
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Peeta Adopted! |
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Isabell Adopted! |
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Dave Adopted! |
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Ale Adopted! |
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Bri Adopted! |
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Diana Adopted! |
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Einer Adopted! |
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Tracks Adopted! |
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Bella Adopted! |
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Sweetpea Adopted! |
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Charley Adopted! |
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Hope Adopted! |
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Ella Adopted! |
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Grizzly Adopted! |
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Tig Adopted! |
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Klondit Adopted! |
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Ralph Adopted! |
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Melanie Adopted! |
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Miel Adopted! |
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Isis Adopted! |
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Kate Adopted! |
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Willow Adopted! |
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Daffodil Adopted! |
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Tyson Adopted! |
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Kara Adopted! |
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Rina Adopted! |
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Janice Adopted! |
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Abbath Adopted! |
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Ben Adopted! |
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Emily Adopted! |
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Harley Adopted! |
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Sprout Adopted! |
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Lucy Adopted! |
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Rain Adopted! |
Rain was very sweet at the shelter and was adopted with Dewey. Once they were home, Rain's timidness really became apparent and Dewey's dominance did not help. After a few days of being under the couch, I considered returning her to the shelter, but my mom offered to take her. She now has a great loving home and is very happy. She is still very timid and is extremely shy if company is over, but is very affectionate and cuddly when she is with her new mom. She recently started sleeping with her head on a pillow in bed. |
Dewey Adopted! |
Dewey is really sweet and affectionate. He does seem bored sometimes and is really smart and curious, and often tries to escape, but only to explore. He loves treats and cat nip, after which he becomes really playful and funny. He was adopted with Rain, but was a little too assertive and she wasnt able to handle him. However, he is really cuddly and loves to sleep on laps or anywhere, despite how awkward it may be, if thats what it comes down to. |
Matilda Adopted! |
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Candy Adopted! |
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Dozer Adopted! |
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Barkly Adopted! |
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Bud Adopted! |
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Dino Adopted! |
My name is Dino and I just came on here to let you know that today is my last day, I wasn't feeling very good a few days ago so my foster mom took me to the vet. My tummy was really bloated and I was sore all over. I was starting to drop weight very quickly and everyone was getting very worried. In a little while I am going to sleep forever but I know that I will have one very long lasting good dream. I was diagnosed with FIP which is an incureable disease. I would like to thank Coco's Cat Rescue for rescuing me off the streets in Mexico and I would also like to thank WHARF for giving me a happy last few months. I was diagnosed with it at a very young age but I had a good life while it lasted........Sweet Dreams Dino, we will miss you and we will take good care of your sister Dina and make sure she finds a great family. |
Miles Adopted! |
Although I stop into the store often, I thought I'd send some photos of Miles…. Miles quickly settled into his/our home and is absolutely wonderful. He quickly gained confidence when visiting the dog park, has an ongoing friendship with another WHARF rescue dog, Lucy, and is slowly becoming more friendly with strangers. He comes hiking, backcountry camping, and running with us. He has lost approximately 10lbs since we adopted him, his ear infection, and eye infections have also dissipated, and his energy is way up--we are often asked if he is a puppy (I credit this to his 95% vegan diet--which he loves). Thank you WHARF! |
Chevie Adopted! |
Hello WHARF, Just thought we would give you an update on how Chevie is doing. We are so happy with her, she is the sweetest, gentlest , mellowest dog. She listens really well, is perfectly house trained, and has behaved fabulously for us in a wide variety of situations. She has been camping with us and was off leash the whole time, has been swimming and tubing with us at the river, spent the night at a friends while we were away for the weekend, and gets along well with our horse, chickens and kittens. In fact, she has kind of adopted the barn kittens as her own! She licks them and is constantly checking on them, lets them eat out of her bowl. We call them Chevie's kitties. Thanks again for her, she's a lovely dog. Enjoy the photos. Thanks, Leigh and Steele |
Plato Adopted! |
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Dizzy Adopted! |
Hi there, we wanted to give you an update on Dizzy. She is such a little sweetheart we just love her to bits. Pi Is thrilled to have a sister and they love to run around the yard chasing each other. Even though Dizzy is missing her back leg it does not slow her down at all...she's such a good little runner. She bonded with the kids first and we notice changes in her everyday. She seems more settled and trusting towards more people now. We kept her name Dizzy because she did love to chase her tail but we soon realized she was chewing on it to comfort herself, with some extra love and exercise she has mostly grown out of this and the hair on her tail has grown back fully. She was the perfect pick to fit into our family and Dizzy will have a forever home with us! Thank you WHARF for rescuing her :) |
Lola Adopted! |
We have had Lola for just over a month now and she is doing great! From the first day she came into the house she settled in like she had been there her whole life. She is doing well with the cats and loves going for walks and playing fetch. Thank you WHARF for everything you do for the animals and taking Lola in for a second chance at finding her forever home. - Higgs family |
Trompo Adopted! |
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Navy Adopted! |
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Gahoole Adopted! |
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Dennis Adopted! |
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Pinnola Adopted! |
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Harry Adopted! |
Harry sadly had to be put to sleep due to Epilepsy. Hary kept having having seizures but spent his last nights comfortable at the vet clinic and was humanely euthanized. Poor baby. |
Rocket Adopted! |
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Van Gogh Adopted! |
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Ginnie Adopted! |
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Copper Adopted! |
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Levi Adopted! |
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Patchouli Adopted! |
Dear Wharf, I would like to thank WHARF and Coco's Cat Rescue (Mexico) for providing me with such a great dog. Patchouli "Chouli" is a real character. He is such a fun dog. We just love him. He has many dog and human friends in the neighbourhood. Everyone comments on how sweet he is. We can attest about how clever he is! He is doing so well in obedience class. Although he is the class clown. Please find attached pictures of Chouli at our house. The other black dog is one of his best friends (also a WHARF dog). She lives just down the road and they play together all the time. The older gentleman is my father who walks Patchouli everyday. As you can see they are good friends. Yours, Cindy |
Felicity Adopted! |
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Brisk Adopted! |
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Kumo Adopted! |
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Axel Adopted! |
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Benito Adopted! |
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Chueco Adopted! |
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Cora Adopted! |
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Runt Adopted! |
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Clinger Adopted! |
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Arrow Adopted! |
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Larry Adopted! |
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Kisses Adopted! |
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Felipe Adopted! |
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Rizo Adopted! |
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Rusty Adopted! |
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Chelo Adopted! |
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Pinsus Adopted! |
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Connie Adopted! |
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Bruiser Adopted! |
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Libby Adopted! |
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Falen Adopted! |
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Bernie Adopted! |
Hello, Sorry it took us so long to get this to you! Bernie is doing great in his new home. He is such an affectionate and loving guy. He is SPOILED and has taken over our couch. HE enjoys his morning and evening walks very much. HE is slowly getting used to being around young kids, he was very nervous at first and would hide, but now he just lays there and keeps a careful eye on them. We love our Bernie and he is definately part of our family now. He listens very well and loves his kushy new bed. Thank you for rescuing Bernie so he could become a very important part of our lives! : ) |
Logan Adopted! |
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Popcorn Adopted! |
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Cletus Adopted! |
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Calypso Adopted! |
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Sesame Adopted! |
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Lilly Adopted! |
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Pantera Adopted! |
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Tinkerbell Adopted! |
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Cupid Adopted! |
It's been a week and a day since Cupid (now Chiquita) came to live with us. She is an amazing dog and great companion. Every day I walk her to the dog park where she socializes and burns off some energy. She has a little nap afterwards, then like a battery recharging she's ready to go again. We play fetch in the back yard, and I walk her before bed. She sleeps in the crate perfectly. We have had no problems with her, aside from one or two accidents in the house, and her love of socks. She is very smart, in fact I'm teaching her how to “sit pretty” (hind quarters stay on the ground and front paws rise) “role over” and other fun tricks. Adopting her is one of the most worth wile things I've ever done. Thank you, WHARF |
Yoyo Adopted! |
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Nero Adopted! |
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Snickers Adopted! |
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Coronita Adopted! |
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Poncho Adopted! |
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Grimm Adopted! |
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Kevin Adopted! |
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Tweety Adopted! |
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Hawkeye Adopted! |
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Anubis Adopted! |
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Midge Adopted! |
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Cash Adopted! |
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Fuchsia Adopted! |
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Jiminy Adopted! |
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Sable Adopted! |
Hello WHARF Sable here – I have a new home and it is a blast. We go for lots of long walks on the river valley trails. I have had a few mountain adventures to Jasper – they have the best off leash park! I have a lot of furry friends in the ‘hood’ – good times wrestling with my best buddies Elly, Rocky and Maggie. They are all full of energy too! I love looking for treats in cardboard boxes – it is like Christmas everyday! I am on a limited diet and my stomach is very happy. I have lost my winter coat and I think I am looking pretty slick (see pictures). Cheers, |
Crissy Adopted! |
Hello WHARF, this is jasmine the new and proud owner of Crissy now named Calypso. I cant believe how far along she is and how fast she has settled in. The first day i got her she kept her distance hissing once and awhile because she had no idea where she was. Now its like she fits in with all of us crazy people lol surprisingly i would think she is the most normal out of all of us. Every night she slept at the end of the bed and now me and my boyfriend always expect her to come sleep with us and she makes sure she is right against us to know we are there. If i am just using my laptop to check stuff in the morning she lays right beside me and ( does what i think is called ) hugging my arm with both paws and wraps herself around it and falls asleep purring. I have to say she is the best cat i have ever had and i am so happy i found her she is like a little kid when i come home from work running straight towards the door to say hi. She is just a love bug giving love bites and pressing on my hand all the time to get pets. Im excited to see what the future hold for me and her. Thank you so much WHARF you guys are the best!!! |
Sasha Adopted! |
Hello, About three months ago we adopted Sasha (now known as Bradi) from wharf. We thought you would like an updated. She is doing great! We love her so much. Right from the start she fit right in and her and Champ couldn't have got along better. She follows him everywhere and not to mention likes to copy him too! They are best friends. They love playing in our big backyard and love the dog park even more. She even has been out to the lake this summer and We gave been working lots on her dog manners and she has done well. She had a few hiccups when she first got here (chewed a shoe, a corner of an ottoman and dug a few holes, broke out of her kennel hahaha) but she is such a good dog and those bad habits did not last long. We are working now on staying calm on walks when we see other dogs and especially rabbits and birds. She is good at her basic sit, lay down, shake a paw and pretty good at stay for a short period of time. She is awesome off leash. She is such a pretty dog and everyone loves her and we think she loves us too. She is always following us around the house and enjoys belly rubs and cuddles. Playing fetch and suntanning are also some of her favorite pastimes. Otherwise Bradi is doing great and we love forward to all the fun ahead with her. I'll send some pictures too! Thanks so much! Megan Sirman and Blair Ireland |
Bundy Adopted! |
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Wonton Adopted! |
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Faith Adopted! |
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Wanda Adopted! |
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Cloralex Adopted! |
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Ginger Adopted! |
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Lisa Adopted! |
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Sakura Adopted! |
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Eve Adopted! |
Hello Ashley, I wanted to finally give you an update for your website on how my two sweet little Siamese felines are doing. “Eve” is an exotic, unique little girl, and with her beautiful white face, she reminds me of a Geisha. She has the most wonderful markings, one seal point spot on the back of each ear, a seal point tail with a white ring on the end of it, she has icy, pale blue eyes, a little bit of tan color on the top of her head and a little on one hip...otherwise she has a stark white, soft coat that reminds me of rabbit fur. While she was a little reserved for the first day or two, it didn’t last, and she is now quick to purr, loves to snuggle, loves to be picked up and snuggled, and she gives a very intense “happy paws massage”. She has the funniest little squeaky meow and is quite vocal. She is now named “KIMONO”. “Primrose” is a sweet, outgoing, sunny little sweetheart, and reminded me of a bright little flower. She is a beautiful, long haired little girl with chocolaty seal points on her feet, legs, tail, face and ears with a creamy, silky, coat. She has gorgeous, dark blue eyes. She was very inquisitive, and friendly right away, and still is. She loves to roll onto her back and have her belly massaged. She doesn’t say very much, just a little peep now and then when she is craving some soft food. She loves to have her face stroked and loves to cuddle up really close to my neck. She is now named “VIOLET”. I can’t describe to you how much healing and love they have brought into my life. I think they rescued me, not the other way around. Shortly before I adopted the girls, I lost my beautiful Siamese cat Buddha, and four years ago, I lost Buddha’s brother Lotus, both to serious illness. My heart was completely broken. When I brought the kittens home, they were a little underweight from their tough start to life, and had mild respiratory infections. They needed TLC and lots of love. It just so happens that I had SO much to give, and it was such a welcome distraction to have something to care for and to love while I was grieving the loss of Buddha. Like I said, I think they healed me, it wasn’t so much the other way around. I adopted the girls on May 7th. I knew they were sisters from the same litter, and would not have dreamed of separating them. They are very close, and play, sleep, cuddle, wrestle, play-fight together, and groom each other constantly. They always include me in whatever they are doing, which I am grateful for. We are inseparable. Two months later, they are healthy, full of mischievous, curious feline energy, and have more than doubled their weight. They are growing like weeds. They play all day with the bazillion toys I have for them, (and of course are into everything they should not be into) and keep busy climbing and scratching on their big fancy cat condo. They are such lovely, innocent, sweet company for me, and I keep busy spoiling them as much as possible. I am so grateful they are in my life, and they were definitely meant to come to Canada and find their way to me exactly when they did. Thank you to WHARF for everything you are doing for these beautiful animals!!!! |
Primrose Adopted! |
Hello Ashley, I wanted to finally give you an update for your website on how my two sweet little Siamese felines are doing. “Eve” is an exotic, unique little girl, and with her beautiful white face, she reminds me of a Geisha. She has the most wonderful markings, one seal point spot on the back of each ear, a seal point tail with a white ring on the end of it, she has icy, pale blue eyes, a little bit of tan color on the top of her head and a little on one hip...otherwise she has a stark white, soft coat that reminds me of rabbit fur. While she was a little reserved for the first day or two, it didn’t last, and she is now quick to purr, loves to snuggle, loves to be picked up and snuggled, and she gives a very intense “happy paws massage”. She has the funniest little squeaky meow and is quite vocal. She is now named “KIMONO”. “Primrose” is a sweet, outgoing, sunny little sweetheart, and reminded me of a bright little flower. She is a beautiful, long haired little girl with chocolaty seal points on her feet, legs, tail, face and ears with a creamy, silky, coat. She has gorgeous, dark blue eyes. She was very inquisitive, and friendly right away, and still is. She loves to roll onto her back and have her belly massaged. She doesn’t say very much, just a little peep now and then when she is craving some soft food. She loves to have her face stroked and loves to cuddle up really close to my neck. She is now named “VIOLET”. I can’t describe to you how much healing and love they have brought into my life. I think they rescued me, not the other way around. Shortly before I adopted the girls, I lost my beautiful Siamese cat Buddha, and four years ago, I lost Buddha’s brother Lotus, both to serious illness. My heart was completely broken. When I brought the kittens home, they were a little underweight from their tough start to life, and had mild respiratory infections. They needed TLC and lots of love. It just so happens that I had SO much to give, and it was such a welcome distraction to have something to care for and to love while I was grieving the loss of Buddha. Like I said, I think they healed me, it wasn’t so much the other way around. I adopted the girls on May 7th. I knew they were sisters from the same litter, and would not have dreamed of separating them. They are very close, and play, sleep, cuddle, wrestle, play-fight together, and groom each other constantly. They always include me in whatever they are doing, which I am grateful for. We are inseparable. Two months later, they are healthy, full of mischievous, curious feline energy, and have more than doubled their weight. They are growing like weeds. They play all day with the bazillion toys I have for them, (and of course are into everything they should not be into) and keep busy climbing and scratching on their big fancy cat condo. They are such lovely, innocent, sweet company for me, and I keep busy spoiling them as much as possible. I am so grateful they are in my life, and they were definitely meant to come to Canada and find their way to me exactly when they did. Thank you to WHARF for everything you are doing for these beautiful animals!!!! |
Topo Adopted! |
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Harriet Adopted! |
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Sasha Adopted! |
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Morpheus Adopted! |
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Rino Adopted! |
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Frida Adopted! |
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Daisy Adopted! |
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Jaju Adopted! |
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Aurora Adopted! |
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Cocoa Adopted! |
Hi Ashely, Our two banditos are doing well!!! Cocoa, now Maya and Monet, now Ernesto adjusted well after their travels from Cozumel. When we brought them home it took a whole 10 minutes for them to claim our home as their own and us as their people. The first full food dish they recieved brought about some selfish fighting but now their belly's are fat and they learn to share after they realized that dish will never be empty. They have more toys than they know what to do with but their favorite is still wrestle and tumble time with each other. We can't imagine what they would do without each other to explore and play their kitten games with. Even with each other they both love when company comes, it means a new person to play with and a new lap to nap on. Even with a house full of people they manage to have cuddle time and a power nap with every person there at least once. Ernesto doesnt say much but his actions always tell you exactly what he wants while Maya only squeakes when she wants you to get something for her or says hello in the morning or when we come home from work. She gets excited to greet us at the door and tell us all about her day. They always come up with little mischif things to do together and one day they'll learn the other kitty in the hallway mirror is just as freaked of them as they are of it. They are a wonderful addition to our family and we thank you for helping us find the perfect pair of mexican travelers to adopt. yasmin |
Monet Adopted! |
Hi Ashely, Our two banditos are doing well!!! Cocoa, now Maya and Monet, now Ernesto adjusted well after their travels from Cozumel. When we brought them home it took a whole 10 minutes for them to claim our home as their own and us as their people. The first full food dish they recieved brought about some selfish fighting but now their belly's are fat and they learn to share after they realized that dish will never be empty. They have more toys than they know what to do with but their favorite is still wrestle and tumble time with each other. We can't imagine what they would do without each other to explore and play their kitten games with. Even with each other they both love when company comes, it means a new person to play with and a new lap to nap on. Even with a house full of people they manage to have cuddle time and a power nap with every person there at least once. Ernesto doesnt say much but his actions always tell you exactly what he wants while Maya only squeakes when she wants you to get something for her or says hello in the morning or when we come home from work. She gets excited to greet us at the door and tell us all about her day. They always come up with little mischif things to do together and one day they'll learn the other kitty in the hallway mirror is just as freaked of them as they are of it. They are a wonderful addition to our family and we thank you for helping us find the perfect pair of mexican travelers to adopt. yasmin |
Chente Adopted! |
Hi Ashley Here is the update on Chente: We pronounce his name Shantay as it means ‘peace’ in Nepali language, and Chente is very peaceful. He is a real teddy bear and loves to cuddle and be held. He is a super sweet little boy, is very much like a kitten and is very playful- bringing out new playfulness in his 2 new kitty sisters: Reese and Clover who are 5 years old. He loves chasing a laser pointer, and rolling around wrestling with his stuffed purple snake toy. He is still a little shy of new people and a bit skittish around loud or surprising noises, but for the most part he has settled in very nicely, even with the 2 dogs too. He loves getting his belly scratched and his favourite trick is to flop on the floor in front of you while you are walking so that you must stop and pay a toll (give him pets and scratching). He will roll around on his back uninhibited for this. He is a pretty good eater too and has gotten to be a healthier weight. We love him immensely and are happy he is now part of the family. Chente and we are very grateful to WHARF for rescuing him, caring for him and letting us adopt him. thanks, Lori |
Matthew Adopted! |
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Cedral Adopted! |
Hey Sabra, This email is long overdue. But the kittens are doing SO well. They live their new home and get to spend everyday together! We are a happily little family! And they get to socialize with my parents cats and dog as well. They've got a great little set up! Thanks, Mika |
Bandit Adopted! |
Hey Sabra, This email is long overdue. But the kittens are doing SO well. They live their new home and get to spend everyday together! We are a happily little family! And they get to socialize with my parents cats and dog as well. They've got a great little set up! Thanks, Mika |
Ginny Adopted! |
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Ammelia Adopted! |
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Pinto Adopted! |
First I would like to thank Wharf Rescue for bringing us such a wonderful new family member. Pinto now Cabo (named after our favorite spot in Mexico) is doing fantastic at his new home. You would think Cabo has been with us since he was a pup. He is spoiled with 3 long walks a day and has a huge back yard to play and run in. My 3 boys take him for a walk every day after school and play ball and fetch with him in the yard. The only thing poor Cabo cannot figure out is why the cat hates him. He is super friendly with Tigger but she is having nothing to do with him. Cabo is a real love and likes to cuddle and give lots of kisses, he is a real charmer with a super personality, we love him to bits! Thanks, Shane |
Horton Adopted! |
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Bingo Adopted! |
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Licorice Adopted! |
In January of this year our cat of 18years past away. We were so sad and so was our other rescue cat. After searching for the right cat or kitten we came across this picture of this cute scruffy little kitten. Lucky us!!!! Licorice is now living at our home with her new big brother Myogi whom she torments all day long. This little 10 week old kitten came home with us, could sit in the palm our hand her size did not match the ego!! She is the spunkiest, funniest, boldest kitten I have ever met. We love her for it. Thank you to Katie who was her foster mother. So happy she is ours. We have had many hours Of fun watching the huge ego take control of the whole household. She is the perfect match for our family. We love her to bits. |
Nessie Adopted! |
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Junebug Adopted! |
Good Afternoon Just thought I’d drop you a line to let you know how June Bug is doing. I adopted her last Saturday. She is doing great and is a very lovable dog. Although my vet says she is older than 1, probably up to 5 years old she still has a home with me. Actually I think she is closer to 2 years old. I changed her name to Lucy and she is just starting to respond to that name. She has only had one accident in the house and asks to be let outside for her business. I am trying to teach her some tricks and once she has her second set of shots I will take her to training. Hopefully she will get over her shyness. As I work part time for Petsmart I have access to their training instructor at any time. Bye for now. Don |
Lucy Adopted! |
We adopted Lucy last week and thought we'd send in a report! She has settled well in our home and is such a good girl. We aren't sure about trusting her unsupervised with the cats yet, she gives them a pretty intent stare, and they are nervous enough to freeze... But she takes voice correction quite well! Now she will look at the cat, then check to see if we are watching her - yup, they are watching, better leave the cat . As long as we kennel her when we are not watching, I'm sure that will improve over time. Otherwise, she is an AWESOME addition to our family. She loves toys and would play fetch in the backyard until her legs fall off if we stuck with it that long! We have to hide her very favorite ball when we are not playing with her because she will keep squeaking it and pacing until she is panting and shaking and will just not settle! But when the ball is put away she is calm and quiet in the house. We have yet to hear her bark, and she just adores the kids! In short, we LOVE Lucy! Thank you Wharf rescue! |
Baghera Adopted! |
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Phenton Adopted! |
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Nala Adopted! |
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Squirtle Adopted! |
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Vulpix Adopted! |
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Touloose Adopted! |
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Milotic Adopted! |
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Kokomo Adopted! |
Koko is doing really well, she's such a little doll and I'm completely smitten with her. First few days she was quick to hide but she doesnt do that now, unless I have my loud young nieces over.. lol.. then she'll go hide behind the washer and dryer. She really is a perfect match for me, and I couldn't be happier with her. She cuddles lots, and LOVES it when I brush her.. She's even starting to meow.. just little squeaks really, but its super cute. Well, I could ramble on her and her cuteness.. but I'll stop now.. haha.. Thanks again, for everything!!! Katharine |
Pirata Adopted! |
Hi Donna, well its just been a little over a week with Pi and we feel like she has been with us forever. We love her, we love her, WE LOVE HER! The ride home was a bit scary for her and she whined for about an hour, of course we knew she was upset but she sat in between the kids on a blanket and they lightly pet her until she calmed down. Once we got home she was a bit overwhelmed with everything but it sure didn't take her long to get settled in. She loves our cat Copper, who is really indifferent that shes here, she's bonding really great with the kids and is very attached to Greg and myself. We have been taking her everywhere with us to get used to the vehicle and going places and isn't scared anymore now to do so. She LOVES to go for runs and walks, I am training for a half marathon currently so I thought I'd try a little run with her first (we went 5km) and she did so AMAZING, so we've been running further and further and she ran 13.5 km on Sat, then played with our neighbors dog for half hour when we got home! The kids take her for a walk when they get home from school, so she is getting her exercise!! Everyone that has met her loves her instantly, human and dog, she has made friends with all the dogs down the street and she just loves to play with them. She makes us laugh on a daily basis with her antics and we have spoiled her with a ton of toys and chewy bones, she LOVES to chew but shes such a good girl she hasn't bothered any of our things and just sticks to her bones! Pi has brought so much joy into our lives in the short time she has been here, we just can't imagine our lives without her!! Please pass along our gratitude to the amazing people at WHARF who saved our little Pi, and thank you Donna for all the love you gave her! Karen |
Marie Adopted! |
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Simba Adopted! |
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Valentina Adopted! |
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Lollipop Adopted! |
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Swiss Adopted! |
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Jellybean Adopted! |
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Pixie Adopted! |
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Shelby Adopted! |
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Mimi Adopted! |
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Molly Adopted! |
Hello, Our family adopted Molly three weeks ago, and I just wanted to let you know how happy we are to have adopted her! She is an absolutely beautiful dog, inside and out! She has fit right in, and we love her to bits. Her leash manners are perfect now, and she loves to walk, go for runs and bike rides with us. She is absolutely wonderful with our children. We really could not have asked for a better dog. Thank you so much for all your organization does to help animals find their forever homes. Sincerely, Melanie |
Taffy Adopted! |
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Tiare Adopted! |
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Zoe Adopted! |
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Cairo Adopted! |
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Rambo Adopted! |
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Spade Adopted! |
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Cricri Adopted! |
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Hudson Adopted! |
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Peon Adopted! |
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Natalia Adopted! |
Hello Ashley. I am writing to give you an update on our kitten we adopted from you, when her name was Natalia and was a teeny tiny little monkey. LOL She is now a ever growing holly terror who we love dearly. We have changed her name to Katnis because we got her right when the Hunger games was coming out and it seems to suit her. She is the funniest most loving cat we have ever had, and her and Kizzy (my minpin) LOVE each other and are best friends. They often chase each other around the house ending with a huge wrestling session, or Katniss will hide around the corner or on top of the chair and ambush him. She is also so loving and loves to curl up with you and watch a moving purring away until she falls a sleep :). I want to thank you so much for bringing her from mexico and caring for her while she waiting to come into our lives, and please pass that along to cocos cat rescue as well. You guys do amazing work and I tell everyone who is looking for a new pet to check you out. Thanks so much Carla |
Sue Adopted! |
Hi Ashley, Thanks for the email. Well, it did not take long for Sue to adjust ;it,s like she has been with us forever. She is a very very affectionate cat and is a purrrr machine. She spent last night burrowed up with my 20 yr old daughter under her duvet down by her feet. This morning after I had my shower I opened the bathroom door and Sue was right there to give me lots of good morning mews. I,m the first up so it seems we are off to a routine already. We have renamed her {Princess} as we think it is a better fit for her and she seems to like being royalty Although she is smaller than what we expected she has a huge personality and warm heart and we Love her already. Thanks for thinking of her, all the best, Karl |
Gretzky Adopted! |
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Lacey Adopted! |
We adopted Lacey back in March 2012. We renamed her Minoune and she adjusted very well to her new family. We think she even understand French now, she’s a bilingual kitty ! She is very talkative and loves to cuddle on the couch with us. I was a bit apprehensive about adopting an adult cat at first because I was afraid the cat would have behaviour problems. I was wrong, Minoune is perfect and we enjoy her company very much. Minoune is now part of the family and she will be loved and cared for forever. |
Peanut Adopted! |
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Mina Adopted! |
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Kintaro Adopted! |
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Berkley Adopted! |
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Malone Adopted! |
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Pancho Adopted! |
Hola from Pancho!!! My fur-ever home is madly in love with me and I lap it up at every opportunity. There are many opportunities as my new best friend in the house is two years old. I am very patient with her as she plays with my lips, ears and tail. We play outside everyday, although I truly cannot wait for the snow to melt away. On the weekend my family took me to the mountains for the first time. Wow the dog park at Jasper is awesome! There I met many friends who played and played with me. I settled into my new home in a couple of days and have not looked back since. My mom lets me sleep with my new best friend and I am learning to stay off the couch. She says that I am very smart and am learning very quickly to walk on the leash perfectly. My recall will improve as we work on it with a long leash and lots of treats. There is just soooo much to explore that I can’t help myself. Imagine from Mexico to being a well taken care of hound with all the food, shelter and care I could ever want. I even get my nails trimmed. My family takes me everywhere as I am completely house trained. Also, hello Leona, thank you doing such a great job fostering me. Until next time. Adios! |
Drufus Adopted! |
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Audio Adopted! |
This is my lovely adopted kitty Audio!!!! I wanted to let u guys know she is a very happy kitty! She love to play, snuggle, vacuum the kitchen floor, play hide and scare the hell out of myself and my boyfriend. I love her dearly and wanted to thank you guys for such an awesome cat! She is so loveable and I happy to say she loves us back :)!!!! Thank you wharf!!!! |
Garfield Adopted! |
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Coltrain Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Coltrain's new home! |
Magenta Adopted! |
I am writing with an update on Loba (now Roxy) and Magenta (now Sadie). Where to start…we adopted Roxy in late January and she was a pleasure from the get-go although had some bad habits to get rid of such as nipping constantly, jumping on people, and pulling on the leash. We have worked with Amanda Lussier of Feisty Fido and have seen great strides in her behaviour. She is very good on walks now and her nipping has subsided greatly, although I would also attest that to having Sadie join our crew. Roxy was a bit surprised by having Sadie join us in March but fairly quickly they have become the best of friends. I told my husband they were meant to be sisters and he agrees. They play outside together, running around in the backyard chasing each other, sleep beside each other and occasionally try to eat each other’s food, to the chagrin of each. Roxy is still a bit afraid of other dogs and will put her tail down when meeting new dogs but seems to feel more secure with Sadie there. My children love the dogs, although bug them a bit more than to their liking, but overall the dogs have added a new dimension to our family, making it more exciting and fulfilling. We love them to bits and are so happy to have been able to provide a home for them. Thank you WHARF for all that you do! I am quick to recommend you to others. |
Tulip Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Tulip's new home! |
Sugs Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Sugs' new home! |
Ricky Adopted! |
Hello from Ricky, Nicole and Craig! Ricky has fit right into his new home! He is very outgoing and social and we love this about him. He greets anyone who comes into our home at the door and if they stay he is eager to sit on their lap. He and our dog, Rocco, have become great friends just as I'd hoped. They play and run around together. We are so glad we decided to adopt a cat from WHARF. I looked into different places and did some research and we were very touched that WHARF rescued Ricky from Mexico. I also liked that, with WHARF, volunteers foster the animals in their homes before they are adopted. Lastly, it's reassuring to know that Ricky's health records and treatments are up to date, as well as being neutered. Ricky seems very thankful to have a loving, safe home! And we are grateful that he is in our lives. We knew we wanted a cat, but rescuing one makes the experience much more special! Thank you, WHARF and all it's volunteers, for saving Ricky's life. |
Figaro Adopted! |
Update on Figaro.... We have changed Figaro's name to Tuxedo because he looks like a tuxedo. He is a very playful cat, he likes to chase after small bouncy balls that we roll across the floor or sleep in our lap when he's tired, sweetly purring and he has had no problem whatsoever fitting in and exploring. When he finds some really great toy (so he thinks) he actually growls at May because it's HIS and he's not giving it up no matter what (even though she's not really interested and is just watching from afar). He's so funny to watch. We've found his weakness "rattling the food dish" and he comes running, he loves his kitty treats too. He complains when we pick him up. He has been great therapy for May with his rambunctious ways. Tuxedo gets bored sometimes and roams around the house when May is sleeping and won't play but it's easy to get him entertained with some toy. One of his favourite spots is the windowsill, watching the leaves in the trees blowing in the wind. I'm glad we have a tree right beside the window for his enjoyment. Overall he's been a great addition to our family. Tuxedo is CrAzY! But in a good way, so fun to watch when he gets in a crazy mood. Lately he's being so cute and arches his back when he wants to be petted but when he's done wanting that sign of affection (which is very quick to not want it) his back goes way down almost to the floor as he's walking away, lol! He doesn't like to be picked up and still complains all the way to our shoulder and if held tightly so he can't get away he starts purring. If he knows he can get away, he will escape any way he can, my son gets a few scratches during those times but he's a good sport about it and he's trying to be a bit more careful and maybe more gentle but firm in the process of holding Tuxedo. My son has trained Tuxedo during treat time. They have this game where Tuxedo will chase after his treat when it's thrown across the room (Tuxedo used to try and steal Bonita's treats because he loves them or use his claws to swipe the treat out of my son's hands ~which produced painful scratches~ but now he's running out of the kitty room in anticipation of the treat throwing game and waits patiently for the game to begin). Tuxedo is so incredibly smart too, he actually tells me they have no food in their dish by trying to get me to follow him. I like to pet him and I think he knows this and so he walks away all the time and looks back to make sure I'm following him. I couldn't help testing him to make sure this was what he was doing. As soon as he was on his way downstairs he'd let me pet him a bit and walk away and check to see if I was still following him when he was out of reach. When I wasn't following anymore he'd come and started the process over again, being cute and making me want to pet him as he walked away, keeping his eye on me every few steps. I couldn't help teasing him a few times before I went and fed them and yet he didn't complain when I wouldn't co-operate , he'd just patiently do the process over again. What a smarty that he was trying to train ME :) Tuxedo loves to play with ping pong balls, any other ball he looses interest fast but a ping pong ball is the most enticing until he looses it under something and it becomes unreachable. He is a great entertainer! |
Java Adopted! |
Java has become my new best friend she has adapted so well with Pork Chop and Pumpkin Pie my other 2 cats. Java follows me everywhere I go and has taken over the spot that pumpkin had beside me in my bed. As soon as I start eating anything Java sits on her 2 back legs and begs for food its so funny because ive never seen a cat do this. She uses her little hands (paws) to pick things up and to eat with. She is one of the neatest most different cats I've encountered. I can even pick her up now. She went from hiding under my bed for about a week to being the most social of my 3 babes. I love her so much she is so little and loving. She loves all her toys and likes to play hide and seek with porkchop. Thank you WHARF for bringing us together. take care Sabra |
May Adopted! |
Update on May.... We have changed May's name to Bonita-Sarita. She is a totally different personality than Figaro, totally opposite and VERY skittish and is ready to jump up and run away at any sudden noise, always on the alert, every sound in the house is a scary mystery to her. Figaro liked her from the start but Bonita-Sarita wouldn't let him get close and did growl and hiss at first. I think his antics have entertained her so much and is so fun to watch that it didn't take her long to warm up to him and now she follows him around everywhere but only when she feels confident she is safe. Figaro is her confidence. Bonita-Sarita doesn't like us standing or walking towards her unless we talk to her, she is encouraged when we talk to her and loves to flop over and stretch as we pet her but she's still always on the alert. She is the most comfortable in her room and is not so jumpy, she loves to be petted there more than any other spot in our house. So many things freak her out like the living room throw rug sliding out from under her feet after jumping down from the windowsill, she hid under the bed for a good hour or so, poor girl, I don't think she's been on the windowsill since but at least there are other windows she can look out without jumping up anywhere. Tuxedo and Bonita-Sarita (Figaro & May) play fight a lot and it's very entertaining to watch, I'm so glad they are friends. We often find them sleeping snuggled together keeping each other warm. Tuxedo has been more therapeutic for Bonita-Sarita than anything we could have done. They've only known each other for a few weeks and now they are even sharing a chair for sleeping and other soft comfy places. It's been a lot of fun getting to know these cats and enjoying their playful antics. Bonita~Sarita is such a sweetie and so opposite! So much more like a gentle lady. At first she was very aloof, scared and almost borderline-unfriendly, always trying to find hiding places so that we couldn't find her (I was naughty and kept moving things around so she couldn't hide behind them), she seemed to be freaked out in open spaces, always lurking along the edges and along the wall ~which is ok, we were new to her, the house was new, Tuxedo was a new cat she'd never encountered before, definitely understandable~. It was hard to get to know her, to see her personality, except the visible which was shy, quiet, uncomfortable & scared, I felt for her, sometimes in her sleep she would cry out almost as if she were having a nightmare or in pain and I'd check on her and she'd still be sleeping. We don't ever hear her cry out anymore :) She seems to be happy and totally at ease with us now, although she still doesn't like sudden movements or sounds but she gets over it faster. Totally different now, she used to always hide in the cage we bought and brought her home in. Bonita (short form) is so very dainty compared to Tuxedo. They are best friends though! Although sometimes Bonita gets miffed by Tuxedo's roughness and when she gets REALLY miffed Tuxedo runs away and she chases him or he lays down to defend himself and knows her revenge is coming, if cats can have a death stare?! Bonita has got it! She just glares at him and swishes her tail (Tuxedo hates waiting for Bonita's pounce, she's got to pin with the death stare for awhile first). He knows he's in trouble and the discipline is coming so he swipes at her a bit while on the floor because she just glares at him and he'd just like to get the fight started because he knows it's coming, so 'COME ON, HURRY UP' is probably going through his head. It's fun to watch. Sometimes when it's not too big of an offence Tuxedo has committed, you can actually watch the vengefulness fade from Bonita before she doles out the punishment and decides it's not worth the fuss, she just ambles away and ignores him. Bonita is getting so very friendly, and sweet and doesn't mind being held although she'd rather be free than in our arms but she puts up with it. So cute, I'll be sitting on a chair and she want's to be on my lap, she'll not jump up, she'll ask by reaching up and touching my leg with her one paw (I can scarcely feel her touch it's so soft) and she meows to be up with her cute little voice and then purrs when I pick her up and she finds a comfy position. I love it! She still likes to hide though, especially in a blanket in between my feet. She talks to the birds that sit on our deck railing, so funny. One time I was looking under the bed for Bonita and I heard a cat come in my room, I didn't bother to see who it was and then a big long meow sounded right in my ear as if to say "Hello-o-o-o-o, I'm right here!" It was Bonita. If it had been Tuxedo, he probably would have sniffed my head and try to eat my hair. |
Smitty Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Smitty's new home! |
Hara Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Hara's new home! |
Neptune Adopted! |
Hi Sabra So nice to hear from you. Neptune is adjusting just great to his new home. He enjoys lots of cuddles and petting. He stretches out for his belly rubs like he has been here a long time and hasn’t missed a beat. He is very curious about our little Chihuahua Lady and is gradually sitting closer to her each day. Lol We are so very happy with our choice and look forward to a long and healthy life with him. Thank you Sabra for the work you do in fostering these lovely animals until they find their forever home. |
Lavender Adopted! |
Hi from Lavendar! My name is now "Whidgett" (a combination of the names of the 2 dogs we lost at Xmas time). She is doing wonderfully. She's been going for long walks, playing in the snow, scattering her toys all over the house, sleeping on the bed, playing with her brothers. Oh, and she's learned how to bark!! She is very well behaved and smart. We love her so much. Thank you for rescuing her and all the other animals that you save!! Sandra. |
Colt Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Colt's new home! |
Nicte Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Nicte's new home! |
Crimson Adopted! |
Hello WHARF! Crimson here – or I should say Blitz, as that is my new name. I have been living with my new family for almost two months now and I have had lots of new and exciting experiences since I was adopted! I was a little scared of my new family at first. I liked the lady almost right away because she sat with me on the car ride home and petted me, but I wasn’t so sure about the big scary guy who was with her. In fact, I didn’t even let him pet me for three whole days! This one time, he put a blanket around his shoulders so I had to tell him what’s what. I sure like him now though as we get to hang out all day together and he can throw a tennis ball really far when we go to the park! My favourite days, though, are when I go to doggy daycare, where I get to team up with some other Border Collie puppies and we herd all the other dogs in a big circle. That’s really fun! I also like playing with my new best friend, Keisha, who goes to daycare with me. She might be bigger than me, but that just means her ankles are easy to chew on! Guess what? I figured out that if I do super easy dog stuff, like sit down or shake a paw, my humans will get really excited and give me a treat and some pats! It’s really easy to get treats this way. My humans say that I am really smart and learn new tricks quickly – if only they knew who was REALLY doing the training! I am currently teaching them to give me treats when I bow and when I play dead, although they aren’t that good at it yet. Anyways, thank you for rescuing me and adopting me to my new family, WHARF. They seem to like me a heck of a lot – I am not sure whether it is my good looks, street smarts, or winning personality! Maybe it’s all three! Until next time, Blitz |
Pilot Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Pilot's new home! |
Widget Adopted! |
Widget, who now goes by Zdeno, fit into our home instantly. On the first night she was with us she made herself quite comfortable by snuggling up with us on the couch. This has quickly become her favorite spot and can be found there every night. She loves to play with anything she can get her paws on and is often seen running around the house with a toy in her mouth. She is super friendly with everybody she meets and loves sitting on visitors laps and recieving extra pets from them. At night, she enjoys sleeping with her head on the pillow next to you and will purr until she falls asleep. We absolutely love having her as a part of our family and cannot thank WHARF enough for all the love they gave to her, and all the other animals they help! |
Zai Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Zai's new home! |
Sumo Adopted! |
It is with heavy hearts that WHARF, along with Dr. Scott made the decision to euthanize Sumo. Despite all of our efforts and two major surgeries, Sumo was diagnosed with bone cancer. We are so grateful to so many people for their support for Sumo. He was a gentle giant who touched many hearts in a very short time and taught us all many lessons. Special thanks to Dr. Scott, Penny, Dr. Webster and the staff at Crestwood Vet Clinic, to Janice Kalyta from Magic Hands Massage and to Strange City Tattoo. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to so many people for their donations, monetary and otherwise. It would take many pages to list all of you. --To feel such joy is to feel such sadness when it is gone. We would also like to thank Kelly and Murray for fostering Sumo, taking him to all his vet appointments, for recovering him after all his surgeries and for making his last few months as comfortable and loving as possible, you two are the best! Sumo loved you! |
Mamba Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Mamba's new home! |
Rosie Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Rosie's new home! |
Maroon Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Maroon's new home! |
Highway Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Highway's new home! |
Corazon Adopted! |
Update on Corazon.... We have changed Corazon's name to Elvis because he rockt hour home. He is a very playful cat, he likes to play with any stuff and he has had no problem the new world to exploring. He's so funny to watch. And he is still snuggling with everyone. One of his favourite spots is the on the window front , watching the street and the trees blowing in the wind. I'm glad we found him... Overall he's been a great addition to our family. Thank to Wharfrescue |
Beau Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Beau's new home! |
Romeo Adopted! |
Hi Tessa! I thought it might be time for a formal update as to Nacho's progress. He is doing fabulously!!! Him and Newman absolutely love each other and are the perfect pair. He has gotten soooo playful and will leap in the air when I first let them out in the morning and gets so excited whenever he sees me that he wags his tail constantly and all you can hear is it hitting the wall or the floor....or knocking something over. He is very protective of me with strangers, but never to an aggressive point. He loves children and will actually approach them on his own and sit with them for as long as they will pet him. He is very smart and has learned the basics already: sit, down, sit pretty, out, off...etc. He loves the soft treats I buy him and is very eager to please! I never leash him when I take him and Newman outside, as he is a complete gentleman offleash...and he LOVES going exploring on the bush trails!!! I am very happy that I gave him a chance...he was the perfect choice for Newman and I. |
Jasper Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Jasper's new home! |
Kinsey Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Kinsey's new home! |
Kenzo Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Kenzo's new home! |
Pluto Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Pluto's new home! |
Margarita Adopted! |
Hi Wharf! I've been meaning to give you an update for your website for 2 months now! Sorry it's taken so long,lol.I went a little picture happy too, haha Greetings from Bill, Zoie, Carlos and Eva! We adopted these brother and sister babies from Wharf and we can't thank you enough! Carlos and Eva ( we gave them new names, they are Enrique and Margarita on your site) have settled in wonderfully. We really appreciate the all of the care Wharf gives to their rescue animals ( shots,spaying/neutering etc..) , we did a follow up with our own vet and they are both in perfect health! We feel so good about adopting these rescue cats from Mexico , and we are also so happy to have adopted them together (especially because they are brother and sister, we didn't want to separate them). They love each other so much, they're best friends, and they are literally together all the time! It's great for us to see them so happy and healthy, they have brought so much joy, fun and love to our home:) Thank you for all you do Wharf! Warm Regards, Bill and Zoie |
Enrique Adopted! |
Hi Wharf! I've been meaning to give you an update for your website for 2 months now! Sorry it's taken so long,lol.I went a little picture happy too, haha Greetings from Bill, Zoie, Carlos and Eva! We adopted these brother and sister babies from Wharf and we can't thank you enough! Carlos and Eva ( we gave them new names, they are Enrique and Margarita on your site) have settled in wonderfully. We really appreciate the all of the care Wharf gives to their rescue animals ( shots,spaying/neutering etc..) , we did a follow up with our own vet and they are both in perfect health! We feel so good about adopting these rescue cats from Mexico , and we are also so happy to have adopted them together (especially because they are brother and sister, we didn't want to separate them). They love each other so much, they're best friends, and they are literally together all the time! It's great for us to see them so happy and healthy, they have brought so much joy, fun and love to our home:) Thank you for all you do Wharf! Warm Regards, Bill and Zoie |
Popcorn Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Popcorn's new home! |
Shiloh Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Shiloh's new home! |
Eeffa Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Eeffa's new home! |
Daisy Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Daisy's new home! |
Bently Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Bently's new home! |
Kelley Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Kelley's new home! |
Stevie Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Stevie's new home! |
Ruby Adopted! |
Hi Ashely, here is Ruby's update... Hi everyone I am very happy to say that I finally got adopted. My new mom and Dad already love me very much! I am so thankful that Ashley, Tessa and Alisha were so kind to take me in while I waited for my new home. I am very happy here and am settling in very well. I love to play with my new toys and do a very good job using my scratching post. My favorite thing is to get belly rubs...I like to lie on my back for hours and get petted and brushed. I love to sit on my favorite chair and look out the window while sitting in the sunshine. Thanks again for rescuing me from the cold Edmonton winter, I am so thankful I found my forever home, Sincerely, Ruby & Ruby's Parents Rick and Jeri |
Macallum Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Macallum's new home! |
Pirate Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Pirate's new home! |
Ace Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Ace's new home! |
Macchiato Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Macchiato's new home! |
Weiser Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Weiser's new home! |
Tequila Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Tequila's new home! |
Odin Adopted! |
Odin is doing absolutely great He is getting along great with his new buddy Bear, they are inseparable. He is a super calm well behaved dog except he wasn't a big fan of bath time at first, but we couldn't be happier with him he loves jogging and the dog park and his starting agility training next week. |
Custard Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Custard's new home! |
Rudy Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Rudy's new home! |
Jazz Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Jazz's new home! |
Buffy Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Buffy's new home! |
Lady Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Lady's new home! |
Loba Adopted! |
I am writing with an update on Loba (now Roxy) and Magenta (now Sadie). Where to start…we adopted Roxy in late January and she was a pleasure from the get-go although had some bad habits to get rid of such as nipping constantly, jumping on people, and pulling on the leash. We have worked with Amanda Lussier of Feisty Fido and have seen great strides in her behaviour. She is very good on walks now and her nipping has subsided greatly, although I would also attest that to having Sadie join our crew. Roxy was a bit surprised by having Sadie join us in March but fairly quickly they have become the best of friends. I told my husband they were meant to be sisters and he agrees. They play outside together, running around in the backyard chasing each other, sleep beside each other and occasionally try to eat each other’s food, to the chagrin of each. Roxy is still a bit afraid of other dogs and will put her tail down when meeting new dogs but seems to feel more secure with Sadie there. My children love the dogs, although bug them a bit more than to their liking, but overall the dogs have added a new dimension to our family, making it more exciting and fulfilling. We love them to bits and are so happy to have been able to provide a home for them. Thank you WHARF for all that you do! I am quick to recommend you to others. |
Cal Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Cal's new home! |
Joloppi Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Joloppi's new home! |
Chuck Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Chuck's new home! |
Red Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Red's new home! |
Trax Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Trax's new home! |
Dubai Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Dubai's new home! |
Betty Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Betty's new home! |
Watson Adopted! |
I adopted the kitten named Watson from Wharf a few weeks ago. Watson was very timid when he first came home. He made sure he found the best hiding places and was very shy of noise and humans. Now Watson and my cat Titan have become very good friends, they run around chasing each other, play fight and cuddle sometimes. Watson really enjoys my company as well, he'll jump up on the bed at night to sleep by my pillow or simply follow me around the house. He's a very quiet kitten and is often in his own little world playing off to the side. Watson really likes playing in boxes or chasing string and is really fond of chasing titans tail! I'm very happy he has now found his forever home and he seems really happy here. Thank you wharf!! You guys are awesome!!! |
Onyx Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Onyx's new home! |
JD Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from JD's new home! |
Koda Adopted! |
Hey Tessa, here's the picture and an update for the site! Koda, a German Shep-Collie x, was surrendered to WHARF in October 2011; however her adoption was a bit of a crazy 1st... Her owner was initially coming in to see another dog that had spiked her curiosity and found herself picking up Koda from the vet clinic in order to deliver to WHARF as a favor. Well it was either the little bundle of fur and bones, just happy to see anyone, or her amazingly sweet temperament and quiet nature. (Or perhaps the copious amounts of nervous drool on the freshly detailed leather on the ride to WHARF that made her the obvious choice...) Either way, when she dropped off the nameless puppy and looked at the other dog, Koda's owner decided to spend some more time/see her one more time. Little did she know that as soon as she opened her truck door to grab the vet papers, Koda hopped right up and into the vehicle as if to say "Okay, this has been fun, but where are we going next?!" So that was that, a cute mystery puppy that was timid and a little aggressive towards other dogs, amazingly quiet, and an overall bundle of energy was snatched up before even entering the system or being fostered. Currently she has come out of her shell and has developed quite the personality, she brings a smile to people's faces and loves on everyone she meets. Her aggression towards other dogs is gone, and she loves attention and belly rubs like nobodies business, & still doesn't bark or make a peep unless provoked by another dog. She has been an amazing addition to the family, discovered to be ridiculously intelligent, can gut & tear the squeaker out of any toy in under 6.5 seconds, an amazing tracker that might be turned into a search and rescue dog, a loyal and constant companion, and an overall awesome dog. There's been ups and downs, but Koda has found her forever home. |
Pippy Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Pippy's new home! |
Slater Adopted! |
Hi Shelly, Just wanted to update you that everything is going better then great. Slater is such an awesome Addition to our family. He is sucha lovable guy and behaves amazingly well. You guys have done such a great job with preparing him for adoption. Our dog Sadie's quality of life has improved ten fold from having him around to cuddle, play and run with. He always whines to scratches at the door to go out, we have left them home together without any troubles atall while we've gone shopping or to a friends house. We have had to teach Kendrix (our 2 1/2 year old) the importance of cleaning up all her toys after she is done playing with as Slater has chewed a few things she has left out that hes mistaken as his own toys. But she now cleans up all the time (Yes!). We love him so much and just wanted to thank you again and let you know how well it is going. I have tried to get some pics of the dogs playing together to send you but there running and playing so fast my camera only gets blurry ones. But once I have a good one or two I will send them your way. I was also wondering if there is a place on the website to write a testimonial or if i could write one to send to you and you could add it? Do you guys do that sort of thing? We will keep in touch, talk to you again soon :) Thanks! Kelsey Wilton |
Mozarella Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Mozarella's new home! |
Eve Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Eve's new home! |
Sherry Adopted! |
Sherry has adjusted very well to her new home. She was very shy and timid at first, but is really coming out of her shell. After not a peep from her for the first three weeks, she has now found her voice and gives the occasional bark, but overall, she is a very quiet and well mannered dog. She did "redecorate" my living room on her first day left alone, so now she is kenneled when I'm not home (I guess it was her way of telling me she didn't like my choice of miniblinds and pillows...lol). She loves going to the dog park to meet other dogs, and is able to be off leash. As I type this, she is laying at my feet, and says to say "hi" to all the terrific people at Wharf and in Mexico that enabled her to come to Canada. |
Valerie Adopted! |
Hello Ashley. I brought our new family member home on Sunday & she is settling in very well. She is getting along great with my nine month old male kitten (they were up half the night playing J). She is an absolute joy! Thanks to Larissa, her foster mom, who did a fantastic job & I know why she wanted to adopt her. Thank you and have a great day! Rena |
Chevron Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Chevron's new home! |
Magdalina Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Magdalina's new home! |
Janet Adopted! |
here is an update about Janet, who is now Echo! When I came to my mommy's house I was pretty shy and quiet I just wanted to lay on my bed; however, after only a couple days I realized I liked my new home and started coming out of my shell. I have turned into a very happy puppy who loves all people and other animals.I like to sit on your feet with my tongue hanging out while I get a good massage. I also love my belly being rubbed and it feels so good, I will hug your arm with my legs and smile at you. My mommy takes me to the dog park often where I have so many friends I like to run around with. My mommy tells me I have the greatest personality ever. In the mornings, I love to crawl into bed with mom and cuddle before our morning walks, as the day goes on I have lots of energy though and like to run around and play with my toys. One of my favourite things to do is rip the stuffing out of my new toys and scatter it around the house, dont worry though I try to help mom pick it up after... usually I just make more of a mess. At night I get the puppy crazies where I run around the house in circles around furniture for a good minute before I find my favourite spot to sleep and pass out for the night it makes everyone laugh. I like car rides and am always going on some sort of fun adventure with mom, she takes me everywhere! I am so thankful to have such a good mommy. She tells me I am the most prettiest dog in the world and that she loves me more than anything. I am learning so much and know my basic commands; however sometimes I can be lippy and bark at mom when she tells me no, and I am learning how to walk nicely on a leash. I love to learn I am a very smart girl and learn things fast. I love my forever home and my mom. I think she is the greatest in the world! she takes very good care of me and loves me, we make the best team ever! Here is an updated picture of Echo, she has grown so much since I brought her home. |
Leroy Adopted! |
I was reading the Edmonton journal a bit ago about how Wharf rescued some animals from Mexico and Montana, Mexico is very close to our hearts so I thought i would take a look at the dogs, then i saw Leroy , i looked at all the other dogs but kept going back to him.(he was from Montana),We adopted Leroy about 2months ago. He is such a joy to have here.hes full of energy, but he settles down quite fast, then hes just a teddy bear that wants to be snuggled. I just cant understsnd how he could have been homeless for so long because hes so perfect! He has truly healed our familys broken hearts and has brought so much joy here, thakyou Wharf for giving us this beautiful boy. |
Lux Adopted! |
Little Lux that was so burned and fragile had to sadly be euthanized a few days ago due to head trauma. She started having severe uncontrollable seizures due to swelling and bleeding in her brain caused from little Lux trying to jump out of a car. Lux had a great few weeks of being cared for by her foster family Chelsea and Colin, they treated her like a princess and coddled her to the very last of her days. Sorry to Lux that you could not have been rescued before your accident! WHARF loves you forever!! |
Corretto Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Corretto's new home! |
Taxi Adopted! |
Hi, We brought Taxi (now named Charlie), our new family member into our home on Saturday January 14th. and we could not be happier. He gets along so well with our 2 year old Border Collie and loves to run, fetch and play tug-of-war with him as often as possible. He is so loving and cuddly and never fails to put a smile on our faces.. and sometimes even causes us to laugh uncontrollably. He has such a goofy, loving, playful attitude and we know we have found the perfect addition to our family. Thank you so much for making this possible. J Paul Marghella & April Hunter |
Laramie Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Laramie's new home! |
Pepsi Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Pepsi's new home! |
Nacho Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Nacho's new home! |
Chowder Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Chowder's new home! |
Frick Adopted! |
Hello Ashley, I am Frick's new dad and I just wanted to provide you with an update. We welcomed Frick (now going by Tippy) into our home a little over a week ago and am happy to report that she is loving her new surroundings. Although she is still a little shy she is starting to come out of her shell. She adores her new 'brother' Rocky (a Bengal kitten adopted 2 nights after Tippy) and spends most of her time chasing him around the house. We are so thankful to you and your amazing organization. Thank you for all you do! Sincerely, Matthew Boeckner |
Kika Adopted! |
Hi there : We adopted Kika last week. She initially was tentative in our home but is settling in with her 2 new cat and dog siblings. She follows the kids around the house and no one gets anything done as we are always petting her. She is very sweet and affectionate and already part of our hearts. Thanks again for the new family member. Shauna |
Luka Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Luka's new home! |
Arbor Adopted! |
I would like to give the update on Arbors adoption to go on your website! Im not too sure how to go about this but ill just post in the email what I would like to say! & I’m attaching a recent photo of her in her new home!! My boyfriend & I adopted Arbor approx 2 weeks ago & boy has it been a great time. We changed her name to Missy & she responded to the new name instantly. She has lots of personality & is generally pretty quiet except when she wants to play. Then she really starts talking. Only a few manners we are trying to correct but overall she is a very pleasant dog. She loves going outside & playing fetch in the big back yard, however she doesn’t like when her toys get covered in snow. When we brought her home, she was a little nervous but no problems. Slept right through the night. She is potty trained & now working on going for walks with her leash. We found out a few short days of having her, that she loves my boyfriends dirty socks. No matter how many toys of her own she has, his socks are always her favorite. He came home at lunch time to find our sock basket empty & socks all over the basement! Two weeks later & I’m still finding socks in the between the couch cushions! She doesn’t chew on anything else in the house though which is a bonus! Everyone loves her & she is surrounded by amazing family and friends. We are very happy we chose her. Words cannot describe how happy she makes us! Thank you for helping to make our puppy wishes come true! |
Marina Adopted! |
Hello! My boyfriend and I adopted Marina yesterday and though it's only been a short time, we absolutely love her and are thrilled to have her in our lives. She is a beautiful girl and so, so loving. Her first night with us was a bit restless, but nothing too dramatic. She wasn't too sure about sleeping upstairs but was able to settle in for the night relatively easily. There have been no difficulties in getting her to eat or go outside, she walks beautifully on the leash and is a joy to be around. Thank you so much for bringing her here, it's only been a couple hours and I already miss her and can't wait to get home. All the best, Erin |
Nestor Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Nestor's new home! |
Frack Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Frack's new home! |
Espresso Adopted! |
Just a quick update on "Espresso" now renamed "Little Missy" by our 5 year old daughter. She is doing absolutely wonderful now, aside from her managing to squirm out of her Elizabethan collar AGAIN and chewed out all but one of her stitches during the night on Friday! Saturday morning, a large amount of tissue started to emerge (and hang out) from the incision, and an emergency rush to the vet they determined that it was abdonimal tissue and they had to sedate her and do "surgery" again. When we got her home, she was a lucky kitty and got fitted with her first sock sweater (and looks designer in it if I must say so) lol so that if she did get out of the cone again that she would not be able to get to her stitches again (all hidden stitches were done by our vet and there are none visible). We are anxiously waiting for her to fully heal (kept with as little "action" as possible) as 300 dollar vet bills are a bit of a bummer to redo something that has already been done once, not to mention the stress that vet visits and surgery puts on her. :( But with that said, she IS a member of our family and we must do what needs to be done and very thankful that it was not anything worse! :) Missy is doing awesome. She had no problem adjusting to our home from the moment that she came. She is SLOWLY gaining the trust of our tuxedo male, Richard. It took a few days for Richard to come out of hiding and I think he may be realizing that she may actually be a cat and not some foreign alien animal (after all, she IS wearing a sock sweater and a satellite dish on her head!lol). He is still cautious, but daily we see that it will not be long before they are causing trouble together! Our Missy is extremely affectionate and will happily lay on anyones chest that is available! She is very social, playful and outgoing. I should also mention that she has a very LOUD purr and uses it often! Missy is everything and more that we could have ever asked for in a kitten. She is very loved and I would like to thank Wharf Rescue for allowing us to adopt our fur baby. Be rest assured that Missy has found her FOREVER home and will be a very loved and pampered kitty! Thank you again. The Wispinski/Jones family |
Oaklie Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Oaklie's new home! |
Charlie Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Charlie's new home! |
Cider Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Cider's new home! |
Artax Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Artax's new home! |
Spark Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Spark's new home! |
Tatum Adopted! |
We have had Tatum for almost 2 weeks and we just love her. We have changed her name to Quila, short for tequila, since she was rescued from Mexico. Other than the extreme scratching, which has been reduced ( shes not used to our dry Alberta weather, she is getting supplements for the scatching), she is doing excellent. Her head bob is always there, but is not as noticable, now that she has settled into our home. She is so easy to work with, and undestanding what house manners are. For example, when her food is on the counter, she is not to try to get up onto the counter to get it. It is so cute seeing her try to do this, just a small correction and she gets down. She wants lots of love, cuddles and sleep, and the occasional walk. She is slowly getting an extensive wardrobe, to keep her warm, she does prefere pink lol. I want to say thank you to WHARF, for finding Quila and bringing her here, she fits into our life perfectly and I could not ask for a better pet. Ashley, from WHARF has been very helpful with answering questions about Quila, after having distemper in Mexico and the effects on her now. I found WHARF very professionsal and will recommend them. |
Connie Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Connie's new home! |
Rolla Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Rolla's new home! |
CloudAdopted! |
We would love to update you on our girl, Cloud. Cloud came home with us on New Year's Eve....and she is the perfect fit for our family. She loves our toddler and is so gentle with her. She wasn't too sure about the cats at first, but has figured out that if she steers clear of them, they'll steer clear of her. She loves lying on the couch almost as much as she likes to head out for a walk. Her favorite thing to do is hop in the car and go for a ride (especially when the destination involves a good long walk). She's not quite ready to be off-leash at the dog-park yet, but hopefully by summer she'll have that sorted out. We want to thank WHARF from the bottom of our hearts for saving our girl and making sure she had a good shot at a happy life; she deserves it! The Swinson family. |
Chela Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Chela's new home! |
Sarai Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Sarai's new home! |
Linda Adopted! |
Hello, I adopted "Linda" on December 31st, 2011 and thought I might send an update as some of the adopted animals on your site have updates. When we adopted Linda, her foster caretaker had been calling her Lucy and the name stuck. Everyone thinks that Lucy is a puppy and it seems like she will look like a puppy for life. She is a sweet girl, who is extremely friendly, affectionate, and smart. On her first day home, she was a little shy, but she quickly opened up. She is eager for attention and loves learning new tricks. Lucy seems to love anything involving other people and animals, including our two cats (who have yet to warm up to her). Even our vet was amazed at how friendly she was considering that she was a rescue dog, so I'm sure her prior caregivers did an amazing job rehabilitating her. She is a wonderful addition to our family and we love to take her out on walks, runs, and trips to the dog park. In addition, Lucy loves her down-time and cuddles up close to us while we watch TV or read. Thank you for everything you did to ensure she found a good home, we feel lucky to have her. Regards, Terra |
Rimbey Adopted! |
Hey Tessa.....just wanted to let you know that Rimbey is doing great. He is such a little sweetheart, he makes me smile and I think he even makes my other dog smile with his goofiness. I wasn't sure how the two would get along but he gets my 8 year old playing like nobody's business. He does have a few manners to learn but I believe he is very willing to please. I must say, I have gone from "no animals on my furniture or bed" to...."who cares". He even helps (if by help, I mean mess it up) make the bed every morning. Thanks for putting the perfect picture of him on your website as it was his beautiful little trusting face that got me. Keep up the great work you all do and I wish you all the best. Kelly |
Wendy Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Wendy's new home! |
Wanda Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Wanda's new home! |
Tundra Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Tundra's new home! |
Canela Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Canela's new home! |
Stella Adopted! |
Hello, My name is kaylie(16), and i live with my mother Chris, and little sister Breanna(14). We adopted Stella shortly after christmas, and she is already showing to be a great fit in this family. We did change her name to Ella after she arrived, but she is responding to it well. Ella was shy when she first came to us, but is learning to play and has become protective of her new family! She is very loving to us and the other animals on the ranch, and also a very loyal companion. She has been learning to sit, and have fun outside with the other dogs. She has addapted well to the farm life and we are glad to have her a part of this family!! We highly recommend WHARF to people who are looking to addopt an animal into their home. Thank you so much WHARF! From: The Clifford's (Stella's new home) |
Willis Adopted! |
We adopted Willis and have had him for almost a month now. He has truly made us feel like a family. He is very smart dog and has bonded with our family! Everyone who see's willis is instantly in love with him. He is learning new tricks and working on his obedience, and has got a lot better at walking nicely on the leash. We quickly found out that Willis LOVES car rides, and we enjoy taking him with us in the car. He has made it clear he hates going outside in the alberta cold, but he is slowly adapting to knowing when its time to go outside. He is a big goofy puppy and we absolutely love our pitty to pieces, and couldn't ask for a better addition to our home. I want to say thank you to WHARF for being so easy to work with, and answering all the questions we had when inquired about willis. It was Love at first site when we say willis. we defiantly will recommend WHARF to anyone looking for a perfect companion. THANK YOU! FROM- TINA,KEITH, and WILLIS! |
Mercy Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Mercy's new home! |
Sailor Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Sailor's new home! |
Sandler Adopted! |
Good morning, Attached are some photos of Sandler. He’s doing very good, I’ve never seen a happier cat, he loves to cuddle up and lay with us. He’s such a lover, and defiantly has found his favorite spot in the house, the comfy chair. He loves his belly rubs, and his feet to be scratched, he opens his toes up to get the full foot. I have never met a cat like him, he’s one of a kind that’s for sure. Glad I found him, he is the best cat for our family, and we love him so much. Thank you Wharf for completing our awesome family. Ashley Joe |
Paislie Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Paislie's new home! |
Soda Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Soda's new home! |
Marbles Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Marbles' new home! |
Macy Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Macy's new home! |
Cappucino Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Cappucino's new home! |
Kyro Adopted! |
Hi all; Just wanted to provide an update for the website on Kyro, who I adopted from Lisa on December 22nd. Thanks, Gina I am pleased to inform you Kyro is doing very well. She's got a slightly longer handle now, and her full title has been changed to Cairo Kali Calliope Chattersbottom The Fourth. I didn't think it was right to rename an adult cat who comes when you call her name, but after having her a few days and continuously calling her Kali in my head, I had to add some extra names. Besides, cats consider themselves royalty, so the name just seemed to fit! Cairo is such a sweet little lady. I'm so happy she chose to come home with me! When I went to meet her for the first time I was quite surprised when Lisa (foster mom) told me I was the first person in six months to inquire about her. She is the loveliest girl. Who would want a kitten of unknown disposition and habits when you can adopt an adult cat of such a sweet nature? I don't get it. Lucky for me, she is all mine now. I brought her home December 22nd, and right from the first day she made herself quite at home, adopting my grandmother's rocker as her special nap chair. She's still a bit jumpy at the mystery noises that happen in the building, but she purrs all the time, is eating well, and loves to cuddle. Cairo also knows how to play fetch. Of course it took me three days to figure out what she was doing. She would drop her pom pom at my feet and meow at me. For the first few days I missed the pom pom altogether and thought she was just asking for food, so I informed her she'd already been fed. On the third day I actually saw her bring me the ball, so I threw it for her and she brought it right back. Now she's good for two or three throws in the morning, and then she'll let me get on with my day. It's the cutest thing I ever did see. Needless to say the lady is spoiled rotten. She's got honeysuckle, catnip, and loads of toys to bat around. I got her one of those circle thingies with the ball that goes around the outside and the cardboard scratching disk in the middle and she is courteous enough not to scratch on anything else, so I'm a happy camper. It was nice that I had a few days at home with her before I had to go back to work. Christmas and New Years were pretty laid back affairs, and then last week I only worked three days, so she's used to my comings and goings now, and she's not complaining too much about being on a feeding schedule. The little pudge muffin needs to lose a pound or two! Thanks to Wharfrescue for posting on Kijiji. I would not have thought to check out your website without the prompt on there. I wasn't even looking for a pet. Thanks to Lisa for being such a great foster mom, and please rest assured she's found her forever home. |
Tea Adopted! |
Hey there, I adopted tea last month and when i brought her home i renamed her Marlee. When i first met Marlee, she was very timid and shy. But after bringing her home to my other cats, she reallly opened up and is more playful than any kitty i've met before. Within a few days of having her, my other cats were bathing her regularly. thank you so much for bringing Marlee into my life, because she has made such an amazing addition to my family. -Damon |
Hot Chocolate Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Hot Chocolate's new home! |
Zoe Adopted! |
Zoe has quickly become a part of our family, as soon as she came in to our home. She has never had an accident in the house and has done amazing with learning new commands. We have her 90% of the time off leash even at our cottage and she always listen when she is called. She loves running around the dog park but also does fantastic on the leash. We are so glad to have this beautiful girl as a member of our family. She is so cuddly and appreciates every ounce of love we give her. We love her so much and are so glad we were able to adopt this beautiful girl and give her the love she deserves! Thank you WHARF for rescuing her and giving her the chance to be adopted into the family she so very much deserves! |
Willow Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Willow's new home! |
Cy Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Cy's new home! |
Sofia Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Sofia's new home! |
Twill Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Twill's new home! |
Argyle Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Argyle's new home! |
Flinn Adopted! |
Hi Shelly, I wanted to send a little update for you and Rob and the boys. It was so great to meet you both yesterday. Flynn is a very lucky dog to have had such great, loving people taking care of him. We were both very happy that it seemed "meant to be" and that he chose to come with us. The ride home was fine. Flynn slept the whole way. Initially the trip to Lac La Biche was funny because Flynn laid down and took over most of the back seat. Chinook was a little miffed but eventually found his assertive side and decided to find space to lay down. When we got home we took them immediately for a big walk around the community. We put them on the retractable leashes so they could sniff and explore. Flynn did so great!! He really seemed to enjoy himself and he and Chinook seemed to be forming a little team. We were also very happy that he had two bowel movements. We gave them supper and he was a gentleman. I decided to give him a brushing after supper but Aaron had to help out as Chinook and Flynn had me pinned against the couch trying to get the most out of the attention. Flynn really liked the brushing but he was getting himself so worked up..panting and being a little frantic. We decided just to slow everything down and have some time on the couch. He happily jumped up beside us, laid his head on my lap and fell asleep. Aaron gave them another walk before bed but once again afterwards he seemed a little anxious. Aaron spent some time trying to calm him a bit but he was having such a hard time relaxing with the attention on him so we just went to bed and turned the lights off. We didn't hear him too long after, I think he slept in the living room most of the evening. The morning brought a very relaxed boy. As soon as he heard us awake in the room he jumped up on the bed and laid right on my pillow!! Chinook joined in very quickly and Aaron and I were pushed to the sidelines of the bed as the two of them ate up the attention. When I took them for the morning walk on the short leashes they were like two peas in a pod. They love being close to together and exploring with each other. They look so happy and seem very impressed with each other. We did another 2 hour walk today in the park on the trails and they had a ball. Flynn has been passed out every since. I actually had to see if he was breathing at one point because he was out like a light. I am sure it will take a while for him to get used to us being gone for so long. Tomorrow is the big test of how they fair alone. They have not shown any agression or issues with each other in the house and outside of the house they are best buds. It makes me think things should be fine as they seem to find their own space when they want but are ok to be squished together if it means attention is involved. As well, of course, we will see how Flynn's bladder and bowels manage. Even if he has a few accidents at first I am sure he will regulate himself. We will keep you updated over time as he adjusts but as I said they seem just like two peas in pod. It was meant to be! Talk to you soon, Nikki and Aaron |
Coffee Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Coffee's new home! |
Latte Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Latte's new home! |
Polka Dot Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Polka Dot's new home! |
Bourbury Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Bourbury's new home! |
Tavo Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Tavo's new home! |
Meil Adopted! |
Hello WHARF, Just wanted to share an album of pictures that I took of Meil (now Lucia Dax). Feel free to use them however you like (please inform me if you decide to do so) - and if you could, please send the link along to her former foster-mom Chelsea Wynn. Let me know if you'd like me to send you further updates. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151077084150093.788784.648240092&type=1&l=915cc6bdd9 |
Kona Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Kona's new home! |
Dharma Adopted! |
Wanted to give you an update on Dharma who came into our household mid December 2011. She is a very sweet and loving little girl to myself and her doggie sister and one cat, but really wants to chase the other cat. Dharma is working on meeting new people, since she can have a tendency to be nippy at times, but loves to go to the dog park and play with the other dogs. We just wanted to let you know that she is happy and healthy now in Canada but still misses the Cancun weather. |
Alex Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Alex's new home! |
Drifter Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Drifter's new home! |
Shawn Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Shawn's new home! |
Corby Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Corby's new home! |
Tara Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Tara's new home! |
Kellie Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Kellie's new home! |
Brewer Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Brewer's new home! |
Lula Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Lula's new home! |
Bess Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Bess' new home! |
Elmer Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Elmer's new home! |
Peanut Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Peanut's new home! |
Shimmer Adopted! |
Omg.. She is a sweet hart.. Everyone loves her.. She seems happy here love to play with the kids and feels like a part of the family... Thank you for everything and I'll be sending you updates and pics soon Thank you Neil Cordeiro |
Rocka Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Rocka's new home! |
Feta Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Feta's new home! |
Mr.F Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Mr.F's new home! |
Pringles Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Pringles' new home! |
Miles Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Miles' new home! |
Neisel Adopted! |
Hi Ashley and Tessa, My husband I and I adopted Neisel on December 1. She has been absolutely amazing and has added so much to our lives. The three of us get along beautifully, we only wish we could have spent time with her as a puppy! She is very well behaved and we are constantly surprised that she just doesn't do anything wrong! She is so full of love and happiness and we are so grateful to have found her and to have had the privilege of adopting her. She is such an important part of our family already. We are so appreciative of WHARF and all that you did for Neisel. We can't imagine our lives without her! Thanks for everything, Ashley and Matt |
Adonis Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Adonis' new home! |
Velveeta Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Velveeta's new home! |
Lemon Adopted! |
To everyone at Wharf, thank you for what you do! Adopting our little guys has sure been amazing, especially after the heartbreak of losing our cat Jerry. They have sure helped to heal my heart! I wanted to submit this little blurb for your website, I was hoping you could copy and paste it by each of their pictures as it's hard to describe one without the other. Here it is: "We adopted Lemon and her brother Lime last week. We had recently lost one of our cats and were quite devastated about it and decided it was time to adopt a new kitten. We initially only wanted one kitten and were going to just adopt Lime, but we couldn't leave Lemon behind. We are so thankful that we adopted them together as they are BEST friends. They wrestle together, they nap together. It's adorable. It's also great for our senior cat Lily, because the kittens have each other to play with and they don't pester her too much. I would highly recommend adopting two kittens instead of just one! Lemon is now named Abbey, and she is a real sweetheart. She has a real squeak of a meow, and will cry if she can't find her brother. Abbey is loving all her new toys, especially the scratching post. She loves to cuddle up in a lap for a snooze. Lime is now named Luke, and he starts purring the second you pick him up. If this is how loud he is as a kitten I am looking forward to what he's capable of as a grown cat. Luke is a very affectionate guy, and loves to be held. His favorite thing to do is sit and watch the Angelfish in the tank. They have both gained weight and are feeling quite at home already. As I write this they are both curled up in my lap. They have sure filled in the void of losing our other cat. We are so thankful for 'the twins' and are looking forward to sharing our lives with them." |
Lime Adopted! |
To everyone at Wharf, thank you for what you do! Adopting our little guys has sure been amazing, especially after the heartbreak of losing our cat Jerry. They have sure helped to heal my heart! I wanted to submit this little blurb for your website, I was hoping you could copy and paste it by each of their pictures as it's hard to describe one without the other. Here it is: "We adopted Lemon and her brother Lime last week. We had recently lost one of our cats and were quite devastated about it and decided it was time to adopt a new kitten. We initially only wanted one kitten and were going to just adopt Lime, but we couldn't leave Lemon behind. We are so thankful that we adopted them together as they are BEST friends. They wrestle together, they nap together. It's adorable. It's also great for our senior cat Lily, because the kittens have each other to play with and they don't pester her too much. I would highly recommend adopting two kittens instead of just one! Lemon is now named Abbey, and she is a real sweetheart. She has a real squeak of a meow, and will cry if she can't find her brother. Abbey is loving all her new toys, especially the scratching post. She loves to cuddle up in a lap for a snooze. Lime is now named Luke, and he starts purring the second you pick him up. If this is how loud he is as a kitten I am looking forward to what he's capable of as a grown cat. Luke is a very affectionate guy, and loves to be held. His favorite thing to do is sit and watch the Angelfish in the tank. They have both gained weight and are feeling quite at home already. As I write this they are both curled up in my lap. They have sure filled in the void of losing our other cat. We are so thankful for 'the twins' and are looking forward to sharing our lives with them." |
Olga Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Olga's new home! |
Neo Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Neo's new home! |
Sushi Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Sushi's new home! |
River Adopted! |
Hi Ashley, Just wanted to give you a heads up River is already doing great and wanting tons and tons of affection from me! Lola is still a little iffy about him but they have touched noses several times and not a hiss from either. He's very playful and loves to run back and forth and explore. I fully expected him to hide all week but as soon as I got home from work he was out running around wanting some pets. I tried to snap a few shots but he likes to move around a lot if you're not petting him.... Thanks. Hey Ashley, Hope your holidays were great! Just wanted to let you know that my little mexican is doing awesome! He follows me around none stop, greets me at the door everyday after work and watchs me leave every morning, he sleeps on my bed with me... mostly on me if he can, gets really jealous if my other kitty is wanting attention, sits with me/on me on the couch all the time. He's a HUGE cuddler! He really came around quick and couldn't be happier! He loves to eat too... a lot!! haha Anyways, just thought that since you had him for so long that you would love to hear how great he's doing! Take care Lance |
Baltazar Adopted! |
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Serena Adopted! |
Hey Ashley, I adopted Serena at the beginning of December last year. She is doing really great, when I lay my now 5 month old daughter Alexis down for a nap on the couch Serena will cuddle up with her and nap too. Serena is also kinda a bit touchy when being pet. Shell start getting really playful mid pet and lightly nibble on my arm or my boyfriends arm. She loves cat nip, we had to hide the bag of cat nip really good from her because she kept locating it and taking it down from its hiding spot. The other day a friend of mine came by with a kitten, at first Serena wasnt too pleased about it but then she started to become good with him, she likes to play tag with him and likes chasing him around. I decided to keep him, Serena seems to enjoy his company, his name is Simon. Serena also must have been a dog in her previous life because she loves to chase me and my boyfriend around the apartment, well usually hide around a corner and Serena will come after us. Shes really great and fun with a unique personality. Thanks WHARF for the really great cat! :) |
Stacy Adopted! |
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Coke Adopted! |
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Wimsy Adopted! |
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Busby Adopted! |
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Paco Adopted! |
Hi, I saw on your website that you are waiting for an update about PACO, who we adopted back in November of 2011. Paco is doing great. He has adjusted well to our home, probably because he gets "cuddle time" with Mamma on the couch as much as he likes. He does get a little jealous of my 6 year-old son because Paco has me all to himself every second week, but he is getting better at this too. Paco loves to run and play with other dogs at the dog park. He's like the welcoming committee there. Whenever he hears the gate open to the park, he zooms across the field to "welcome" the dog(s) who just arrived. He loves to play with my 6 year-old son, who loves Paco so much that he smothers him with hugs. Paco is still afraid of loud noises, like the vacuum cleaner and blow dryer, he will go and hide downstairs in my son's cardboard houses, or his crate if it is open. He is getting more used to the blow dryer and will not always go downstairs to hide, which is positive. He also was afraid of cars, probably because he never was around them much, but he doesn't jump as much anymore when they drive by, except for when it is a loud truck. Motorcycles are a new experience as well and he isn't too sure of them because of the noise factor. Paco is a very smart and teachable dog, and learned commands like sit and lay down very quickly. He also knows how to "wait" and not run off when we go from the house to the car and vice-versa. Paco loves to go for walks, but thinks that every dog we encounter is able to play and he gets very excited and starts to whine and pull at the leash. As a result, I switched him to a harness for walking and that has seemed to curb the pulling somewhat, not to mention saving his poor little throat. Thanks so much for letting us bring Paco into our home. He is my baby, and is in fact sitting in my lap as I type this e-mail to you because he can't stay on the floor, he has to be with Mamma. Sincerely, Joanne |
Lina Adopted! |
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Magic Adopted! |
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Dave Adopted! |
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Gingerale Adopted! |
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Pepsi Adopted! |
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Eleanor Adopted! |
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Jojo Adopted! |
Hi everyone. Just wanted to give you an update on Jojo. We had lost our little boxer prior to checking out the WHARF site and Jojo's happy face just pulled me right in. So off we went to meet her....in a blizzard no less. After she met her new dog mate, Doc, we decided to give her a try. We did change her name to Suzie and she knew it right away. Previous to this, she seemed to be having a hard time finding a family for a variety of reasons. Well, when we got her home, we discovered that she loved carrying her toys all around. While doing so, she let out these great big growls. Seems she is just saying "Hi, how do you like me so far". She also chewed me out of 7 pairs of shoes and my husbands expensive pair of sandals (seems he was really attached to those sandals). She at least had the decency to look chagrined. Since then, we have added another boxer, Zoe, rescued from the SPCA and they have become fast friends. Now, we lockup the shoes, and life is good. These two new girls, run and play hard all day long, and sometimes include the old lab (Doc) in the games. She still greets us at the door with some kind of toy and growls her hello. Her face is so full of expression and she really wants to do the right thing. She has brought a great deal of joy to our family and we laugh a lot. All that being said, the work that WHARF and other rescue agencies do is so important. We encourage everyone to check these dogs out first. Its always a bit of an adventure, but with a little patience and work, we have had just the best luck with our four legged friends. Charmaine |
Squirrely Adopted! |
Squirrely had a few, rough, first days and howled at night, but I would sleep in the chair and her on the couch and then she would go to sleep. She is very shy and jumpy, but such a sweetheart. She loves my kids, follows them everywhere and even sits outside the door if one of them is in the shower. She seems to have settled in and has even tried to play with the cat! She is such a beautiful girl and it seems like she has always lived here. When one of us leaves for work, or the kids for school, she sits at the window and watches us. "Squirrely Girly" sleeps with my oldest just about every night. Truly a treasure to have in our home and we look forward to her feeling like this was always meant to be her home. Thank you so much. Trinity Horvath |
Chiquis Adopted! |
Chiquis settled right in and seems to be loving his new home. He amazes our family by how loving and trusting he is after all he has been through. We love him so much and are so glad that we found out about WHARF and contacted you. Thank you so much for everything and making our family complete again. Thank goodness there are people like you to help make the world a better place and give these animals a better chance at a great life. Again, thank you for all your hard work. Trinity Horvath |
Rootbeer Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Rootbeer's new home! |
Sprite Adopted! |
Our family of 4 adopted Sprite just before Christmas and renamed her Holly since she was our Christmas gift. She has truly become a large part of our family. Holly has bonded with our border collie dog and loves to play with her toys and follow us all over the house like a puppy. She gets into everything but is so cute, that she gets away with her mischief. She is super healthy and has grown so much already! A big thank you to Ashley for all her hard work and patience with allowing us to visit Holly while we were waiting to adopt her. |
Yogi Adopted! |
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MJ Adopted! |
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Kaya Adopted! |
Here is an update on Kaya the calico kitty from Mexico! I just wanted to thank Kelly so much for taking in Kaya for foster! I still can't believe she was up for adoption all this time and no inquiries! She is an absolute joy to have and so intelligent! She is super good with everything and settled in to her new surroundings almost immediately! We love her to bits and thank WHARF for letting us have her! And to let you know , she is probably the most spoiled cat in Wainwright!!!! Thanks again! Dayna and Mark |
Jolie Adopted! |
Hi, We adopted Jolie in October 2011 and changed her name to Miya. Miya is the most wonderful, sweet dog we have ever met. She is so sweet, with a calm and wonderful, colorful disposition. At first, she had issues with being left alone, but has gradually come to trust us. Miya has been on vacation with us to Cochrane and Radium and loves the outdoors. She loves to have her belly scratched and even looks like she's smiling when you do it. She is so well trained and such a wonderful companion. So sweet and lovable, she loves to cuddle. We take her everywhere, she loves car rides and is so well behaved in the car. We go for walks everyday and is so good on leash and off. She hardly barks and we were wondering about that and she wouldn't eat alot, and she would cover away from our hugs. Obviously has abandonment and neglect issues, but we are spoiling her somewhat and she is coming to realize that she's part of the family and loved. She used to not be able to go out by herself, she always needed to be with someone, but she's slowly coming to see this as her home and family. We are so fortunate to have found each other. Thank you for finding her for us, we love her lots and she's very happy. Heidi Jelinski |
Spagettini Adopted! |
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Junior Adopted! |
Hi Tessa and Ashley! I hope this finds you happy and healthy after a lovely holiday season! I hope that the adoptions and fostering are going well...I see you guys just got another big batch of dogs in. I always tell everyone to check out your website, you ladies are doing an amazing job for all of those animals and I hope you know that you are so greatly appreciated by the animals, as well as by the people you introduce them to. Here's our little update on Junior! I believe that if you allow it to, the universe will give you everything you desire, and when Junior (now named Oscar) came into our lives that belief was affirmed a million fold! He truly is the most fantastic dog, and he is the perfect fit for us. He romps around on the farm with his new buddy Red, sleeps patiently in my massage room while I work on clients, and loves to cuddle with me in bed...I swear he will spend a half hour just cuddling in the morning. He is still a little shy of new people, but I think he will come around with some time since he is only having good experiences. Everyone who meets him loves him and says how lucky he is to have found us, but I believe we are the lucky ones. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect dog, and it's thanks to the hard work, time, dedication, and resources of WHARF. Thank you ladies for being so wonderful! ~ Brittanya, Jeff, and Oscar I've attached a few photos for you as well! Thanks again! Brittanya |
Havarti Adopted! |
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Daisy Adopted! |
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Aurora Adopted! |
Hi there! Hope all is well with everyone in the store! Just wanted to let you gal's know that Aurora is doing extremely well! She's very calm and extremely friendly to anyone that comes to my house. She loves cuddling and getting scratched under her chin. I was expecting her to be a bit wary since on the ride home she was meowing a lot, but she's taken to her surroundings very very well! She's an awesome cat with a very gentle personality, and a loving manner. I'm so glad I came upon the store when I did! One thing I love about her is that whenever I'm at the front door about to enter the house, I can hear her running to the door to greet me, she's such a sweetheart! Thanks for everything! -Alexa- |
Eva Adopted! |
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Vale Adopted! |
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Zack Adopted! |
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Larissa Adopted! |
I wanted to send you an update on our little Larissa (but now is Lucy – after Lucille Ball J ) We adopted Lucy in November 2011 and she has just become the funniest, most lovable little cat. Personality plus!! She fit right in to our busy family of 5, and keeps our other rescue cat, Tiny on her toes! Tiny is 11 years old and has become much more active since Lucy arrived at our house! Lucy, from day one has thought of herself as a BIG CAT! She makes funny little grunting noises that I’ve never heard from any cat before – I’m positive she’s trying to talk to us! Her nickname is “Monkey” as she loves to climb anything and everything – even climbs on our metal bar stools! She never ceases to make us smile and at night she curls up beside me and purrs herself to sleep. She makes my day every day. Thank you WHARF for making her a big, happy part of our lives! Nina |
Morris Adopted! |
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Chaquita Adopted! |
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Beatrice Adopted! |
Good Morning Ashley, hope all is good with you. We adopted Beatrice on November 5, 2011 and we named her Tiggey. When we brought her home and she was a bit shy at first as we had 2 other cats as well. All three cats have now all bonded well. We just absolutely love Tiggey, she has quite the personality once she got comfortable with us all. She loves to play with Pippi our 8 month old kitten , they chase each other all around the house which is great for our senior cat , he can just sit and watch and join in if he feels like it. Tiggey loves to hug and is so adorable, . she will let you know when she wants to cuddle and nuzzles right into your neck. We cannot imagine our home without her... she is such a wonderful cat and has a great character to her. I have taken a few pictures which I will send to you once I download them. All the best to you, Marita and Kevin |
Gouda Adopted! |
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Damon Adopted! |
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Current Adopted! |
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Tigger Adopted! |
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Maggie Adopted! |
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Fuzy Adopted! |
We have named our new boy Barney. He is such a great dog and we are very grateful to you all for letting us adopt him. He is playful and so well behaved,great in the car and once he gets passed the chewing stage we'll be happy cause you know with pups that everything is a chew toy especially shoes and slippers and blankets,rugs,paper bounce sheets or anything that gets dropped in their path lol. We love him so much already and he makes our house a home. Thanks and keep up the good work. |
Max Adopted! |
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Truffle Adopted! |
We wanted to update you on Truffle (renamed Stella) who we adopted almost 2 months ago. It didn't take her long to settle in, and her & Maya have become good friends- they groom each other, cuddle and chase and play all the time. She has such a great personality and is so cute. She chases her tail and likes burrowing under blankets, and has started fetching her jingle ball. We are so glad to have made her part of our family. Megan & Andrew |
Picola Adopted! |
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Keifer Adopted! |
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Heather Adopted! |
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Dippers Adopted! |
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Bells Adopted! |
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Patches Adopted! |
Hi there, I just wanted to give you an update on Patches. Eva Haug was fostering patches back in October. My parents had recently had to put their beloved dog to sleep and we ran into Eva on the stairs of our building (we live in the same condo complex). My mom fell in love with Patches and decided to adopt her. She has now been adjusting comfortably to my parents and is quite the cuddly little girl. She gets along so well with their other pets (a large sheep dog named Riley and a fat cat named Kiki) she loves to cuddle on the couch with my dad and the cat. Patches has certainly brought some youthful joy back into the house. She is incredibly sweet. Thank you for the great work that you do! I scroll through the website frequently and am always so happy to see all of the great animals that get adopted. My wonderful dog of 10 years recently went to doggie heaven and I am looking forward to adopting from your organization. All the best, Rebecca Bernard (and Nancy and Al Kuyten) |
Monster Adopted! |
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Titan Adopted! |
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Landon Adopted! |
Hi there, My name is Teresa Fisher and I am the proud adopter of Landon! I've had him for almost three weeks now, and adopting him was the best decision I have ever made! Landon is extremely shy and super nervous with new people and surroundings at first which made our first night together rough, as he was adjusting from the move to his forever home. Landon has, however, adjusted nicely to his new surroundings. While he is still very scared of men and loud noises, he is doing very well in his puppy training classes. My family and I are completely in love with him! I have bonded closely with Landon and have discovered that once he is comfortable and decides to trust you, he is a very sweet, loyal, lovable, and playful guy! I'm so grateful to WHARF for bringing us together!! Cheers! Teresa Fisher Hello: I would like to introduce myself as Landon’s “grandmother.” When my daughter and I first met Landon at his “foster” mom’s home, I must say it was “love at first sight.” For me to say this about a “dog” is extremely unusual – you see, I’ve always been TERRIFIED of dogs. I will not go into detail, but suffice to say that when my daughter wanted to adopt a pet over a year ago, I hadn’t quite expected that we would be adopting a pet of his size! I looked into his eyes that very first time, and then asked if I could touch him - words cannot explain how I felt. Two months later and we play catch in the back yard (sometimes he thinks he’s a deer!); he’s learning his training commands, and so am I; my hand has been in his mouth; I haven’t hesitated to put it there! Landon has filled my heart with all that I’ve ever heard other people talking about when they’ve spoken of their pets. I’m learning what it is to have a new member of our family who is trusting, loyal and has stayed with me overnight when I’ve been ill (Landon never leaves my daughter’s side). Some things that Landon enjoys me doing for him are massages or gently petting him when he feels stressed from new situations; walking in the back yard with the leash for us to learn new training. Landon thinks I’m weak because I haven’t taken him for a walk yet – he’s pretty smart that boy of ours – he’s waiting for me to learn our training commands so that he knows what is expected of him! Smart eh! I now have someone else to rush home at night for! All in all, Landon definitely has a forever home! Gilda Fisher |
Thumper Adopted! |
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Lucy Adopted! |
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Chocolatito Adopted! |
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Vegan Adopted! |
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Flower Adopted! |
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Cash Adopted! |
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Dewey Adopted! |
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Gizmo Adopted! |
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Chester Adopted! |
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Amber Adopted! |
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Ricki Adopted! |
Hey there! Just wanted to send a quick update about two cats we adopted a couple weeks ago: Luigi and Ricki! The boys are doing great- although they've started answering to Jasper (because he reminds us of a lynx) and Sako. They'll curl up together during the day and wrestle at night, although whenever Jasper's had enough he'll just hold the kitten down with one paw and yawn while Sako tries to free himself..it's pretty amusing to watch! We're having a great time with them, thanks again!! |
Wallace Adopted! |
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Avril Adopted! |
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Kink Adopted! |
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Maddox Adopted! |
Max has been to the vet for his booster shots and a general check up. He is a very inquisitive little cat and gets into everything and having him around is like having a 3 year old child in the house again, very rambunctious and they don't clean up their toys when they are done with them. We are retired and he is the only animal in the house so he gets lots of attention. He is very affectionate and loves to snuggle up when we are on the computer (not helpful) or when we are watching TV. He is remarkably unafraid and even things like the vacuum cleaner do not seem to disturb him. Our grandchildren love him a lot and he really gets attention when they come over. It is nice to once again have another "presence" in the house and we feel that Max will be a source of enjoyment for years to come. Allan Hayman |
Timber Adopted! |
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Squirrel Adopted! |
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Amanda Adopted! |
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Keely Adopted! |
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Bambii Adopted! |
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Scooter Adopted! |
Hi, Just wanted to let you know that Scooter has adapted very well to his new home. He is such a joy and love to have around. He has finally gotten use to the dogs. Thank you so much for bring him to Edmonton from Mexico I am so grateful. Keep up the good work. Joyce |
Clam Adopted! |
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Sheldon Adopted! |
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Chewy Adopted! |
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Boris Adopted! |
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Pita Adopted! |
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Possum Adopted! |
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Roxy Adopted! |
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Gromit Adopted! |
It has been two weeks since we brought Gromit home. I am home all day and he is a great companion. He is a well-behaved (for the most part) and intelligent puppy. It took him no time at all to settle in and adapt to his new environment and schedule. We are working on obedience training, and will be reintroducing him to a crate later this week. As he does spend so much time with me, being left alone is still a bit of an issue, but that will come with time and patience as he gets a little older. Also this week, Gromit, will have his first visit with his new “doggie doctor”. We will be sure to stop into the bakery afterwards. I know he will be such a good boy that he will have earned a treat. Michael and Kimberly |
Box Adopted! |
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Squinz Adopted! |
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Phoneix Adopted! |
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Fusilli Adopted! |
Good Afternoon: Just thought I would drop you a quick line and let you know that Calli has fit in perfectly into my home and she is such a joy to have around. She is very smart, I brought her home last Thursday and she totally ignored my other cat just as if to say if you are going to hiss at me like that I am not going anywhere near you. By Friday night they were on the bed together and by yesterday eating side by side. Callie is very good at helping me on the computer and head butts are a good way to make sure she gets all the attention she wants. She is a wonderful addition to my family. Thank you. Cindy |
Rina Adopted! |
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Skunk Adopted! |
We brought Skunk home fully intending to name her Interceptor seeing as this was my boyfriend's perfect pet name reserved since the moment of brilliant inception. However, over the two weeks we have had her we found that it didn't suit so..... Our new kitten was renamed Ninja due to her crazy ariel attacks on her feline sisters, China and Willow, as well as our feet and hands. We were promised a snuggley cat which she is, but she has also proven to be very playful and independent. She does not mind if you want to cuddle, but will curl up on her own in drawers, on chairs, piles of laundry, the cat condo, the MIDDLE of the floor or a basket of keys (?!?!! does not look comfortable). She greets us when we come home and after the novelty of our return has worn off she entertains herself with the collection of toys available or has a nap in one of the aforementioned locations. She has joined the chorus of meows with her cute little squeak and is undeniable a daddy's girl. I have never heard my boyfriend use the phrases; lil'cutie, lil'sweetie and lil'princess' before our adoption. We love her big eyes and feeling her walk between our feet in the kitchen. Ninja loves to play after breakfast and before bed and with three cats there is now a bonefied stampede twice a day in our apartment. We were so happy to adopt from WHARF who took care of her spaying, shots and tattoo. Thank you for the furry blessing! Jenn and Neil |
Cucho Adopted! |
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Apollo Adopted! |
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Maggy Adopted! |
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Amelia Adopted! |
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Atticus Adopted! |
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Scone Adopted! |
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Bingo Adopted! |
Hi from Bingo and his new family! Dogs are so great, aren't they?; just go with the flow! OK, guess I'm living with these people now! We had a hilarious first day! Went to the dog park and he made some new friends. I was surprised to see they allowed him to "herd" them (a little nip on the butt if they didn't move fast enough) haha. Had to leave him in the house for awhile when we got home (a quick, luckily, shop). When I got back I found the big scruffy happily waiting on the driveway! I couldn't figure out how he could have gotten out, so I put him back in, went outside and waited. Didn't have to wait long! before that big 9 inch head appeared in the 8 inch cat door, quickly followed by a happily wagging tail! He knew I had just forgotten to take him! The cats are not so impressed with the new "closed door" policy! Well, just wanted you to know we are all getting along just fine, thanks so much for our new fuzzy friend! |
Canella Adopted! |
Good afternoon! I just wanted to touch base regarding Canelle.... we adopted her on September 5th from Ashley and just wanted to let you know that we absolutely love her - she is such a great and friendly dog! We've uncovered some of her.... errr... habits.... she loves slippers and any other item that might be laying around on the floor. I believe Ashley kenneled her, although we do not. She has a few chewing habits so we have bought her lots of toys and she is much better. She does not mess in the house at all. I am so pleased we have adopted her.... it's great to be able to help another rescue group!! Regards - Tracy |
Jester Adopted! |
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Pots Adopted! |
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Diago Adopted! |
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Pumpernickle Adopted! |
Wharf, I've had Pumpernickel for almost 2 months now and he has been the most perfect addition to my life. Aside from a couple of incidents (like poop feet all over my white bedspread and attacking the "evil wires" behind the TV) he has brought happiness to all of my family members and friends. His quirky personality and endless amounts of energy have resulted in a ton of laughs. He absolutely loves paper bags and boxes. Anything that moves is fair game (especially hands/feet). He loves "mirror cat" and plays games with him quite often. Every single morning he'll join me in the shower which is unbelievably strange because cats hate water and I've never owned a cat that likes water.. Not little Pumps. He loves water. The best thing about his personality, is his easy going floppy attitude. He will fall asleep on you any-which way and anywhere. He loves riding around on the back of my boyfriends neck and has been known to fall asleep in that position quite often. I am a student at the U of A so stress is something in my life that is a regular occurrence. However, after the addition of Pumps I have found that my stress levels have severely decreased. When I study he'll keep me company. He follows me wherever I go and if i'm ever upset, my little purring monster is there to cheer me up. Once again, he is the absolute most perfect addition to my life, and he will be forever loved, to absolute death (and spoiled for that matter). Kristen & Pumpernickel |
Ronni Adopted! |
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Emilio Adopted! |
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Mario Adopted! |
Mario has passed the Boston Terrier test with flying colors.. He eats the dogs food from their dish while they watch.. Roxy will steal Mario's chicken strips right under his nose and nothing happens..If the dogs bark at something Mario will leave the room, but returns as soon as they are quite.. We bought him cat nip toys today and he really likes them. |
Tortilla Adopted! |
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Lonni Adopted! |
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Kira Adopted! |
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Nelson Adopted! |
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Waffle Adopted! |
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Zorro Adopted! |
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Pancake Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Pancake's new home! |
Tia Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Tia's new home! |
Walker Adopted! |
Hey guys! Here's an update on Walker; he has adjusted so well to our outdoorsy lifestyle. His new favourite things to do is running up the bush behind the quads or horses and wading (not swimming) in the nearby river. Walker's hound brother and him are always getting into some kind of mischief but are easily traced by listening for their bays. Walker has become a wonderful member of our family in just a short time and we couldn't be happier! Thanks to you for arranging such a smooth adoption and for taking such great care of Walker before I adopted him. You are all great people for taking time out of your lives to run this wonderful organization!~Morgan |
Gijora Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Gijora's new home! |
Kiki Adopted! |
Little kiki had to be put to sleep today. He spent the last two days in the vet clinic with an undiagnosable disease. Thanks to all the wonderful vets and techs at crestwood vet clinic for caring for him and making his last days comfortable. Kiki will be very missed. |
Luigi Adopted! |
Hi there! Luigi is an awesome cat.He settled in really fast and easily.He is so affectionate and it was like he was happy to have a home. He likes to meow when he wants affection and then purrs up a storm when he is being brushed and petted.He is so friendly with everyone and just wants love from whoever is around.I work from home as an Esthetician and all my clients love him.He sits in the pedicure chair and watches everything when I work. I can't express how much I am happy to have found him.He likes to play with toys and eat treats and he always stays close to me.He likes to wander outside on my balcony to hang out and all the neighbors talk to him.He is so well-behaved and never gets into anything.He wakes me up in the morning with his kisses and his pawing and he even sleeps with me at night by crawling under the blanket and nestling in beside me.He is the most wonderful cat and I am so glad I got him now after so many years of not having any pets.He gets lots of attention and he makes me laugh alot as he rolls on the floor and cuddles up to anything..even the table legs and the bookshelf.The only thing I discovered is to never take him out on a leash as he did not like that at all and he almost ran away from me.My neighbor and I managed to catch him thankfully and he made it known he only likes to stay inside.He is adapting to his new environment very well.Thank you so much for having such a wonderful organization that helps out other animals like Luigi.I am so glad that I went to you guys to adopt my pet.Thanks again. Tammy Kaglik |
Mocha Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Mocha's new home! |
Hank Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Hank's new home! |
Rhino Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Rhino's new home! |
Sissy Adopted! |
Hi Shelly, Just wanted to give you an update on sissy. She is doing fantastic, after a couple of days of being timid and a little scared she has adapted really well. Her and Eleanor are getting along great and really seem to enjoy each others company. Sissy enjoys our daily walks and rough housing in the back yard. She has such a wonderful temperament and is so loving, she is a great addition to our family. I would like to thank you and wharf for doing such wonderful work in caring for and helping these beautiful animals get a second chance. Thanks for everything Tammy MacMurchy. |
Snow Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Snow's new home! |
Andrew Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Andrew's new home! |
Achoo Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Achoo's new home! |
Seven Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Seven's new home! |
Mona Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Mona's new home! |
Pandora Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Pandora's new home! |
Emma Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Emma's new home! |
Magna Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Magna's new home! |
Sanchez Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Sanchez's new home! |
Cresent Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Cresent's new home! |
Zoey Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Zoey's new home! |
Goose Adopted! |
HI Ashley, Just wanted to give an update on Goose (now know as Mozzarella). She is the most wonderful, loving kitty. She loves to purr and give kitty cuddles and we have found her to be very smart. She loves to snuggle at night and she is quite the little stalker when it comes to playing with her toys. Thank you so much to Wharf and all the volunteer foster parents who allow these animals to have a second chance at a great life. Thanks! Leah Margiotta |
Jonas Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Jonas' new home! |
Blinky Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Blinky's new home! |
Roxy Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Roxy's new home! |
Lola Adopted! |
Hi There Just wanted to give you an update on Lola…..we adopted her a few weeks ago now and she is doing fantastic. We have changed her name to Brandi. She is such a sweet natured dog. She has provided our family with much happiness and joy (especially since out other dog was euthanized due to cancer). Brandi hit it off with our lab Suzy and they have been friends since. Of course there is that adjustment phase but Brandi sailed right through it with very little problems. Thank you WHARF for such a fantastic dog. Eva Wright and Arlene Toth |
Raviolli Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Raviolli's new home! |
Tequila Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Tequila's new home! |
Asher Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Asher's new home! |
Squash Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Squash's new home! |
Mileva Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Mileva's new home! |
Anika Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Anika's new home! |
Foccacia Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Foccacia's new home! |
Vienna Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Vienna's new home! |
Larazo Adopted! |
Hello! I just wanted to send an update on Larazo, who we adopted July 29th. We have renamed him Amigo, since he wouldn’t come to any name, and being from Mexico we found the name Amigo to suit him perfectly. He truly is the most gentle dog I have ever met. We have cats and young children, who he loves dearly. He does tend to try and chase around our oldest cat, but eventually gives up and finds his place at our feet. Despite being complete blind, he gets around very well. He has no problems making his way in and out of the house, downstairs or to our rooms. He enjoys coming along for car rides and going for walks. He loves to sleep and loves his pets and cuddles even more. He has made a great addition to our family and I am so grateful for the people who were a part in saving him from the streets of Mexico! |
Tila Adopted! |
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Lucky Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Lucky's new home! |
Lou Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Lou's new home! |
Denver Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Denver's new home! |
Olive Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Olive's new home! |
Gus Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Gus's new home! |
Pekas Adopted! |
Tessa, Newman has made huge progress since joining us a couple weeks ago. He has warmed up to us significantly, and will now come leaping and bounding into the room when called or whistled for. He has this goofy personality once you get to know him, and loves to stretch out as far as he can and drag himself along the floor. He and Kramer just love each other and play for hours. We found that he is extremely smart; he learned how to open most of the doors in and around our house, so we have to make sure we lock every door behind us! He also keeps finding new ways to get to the cat food...including standing on the back of the sofa on his hind legs to reach the book shelf! We are working dilligently to socialize him and overcome his fear of strangers, so that everyone can enjoy his great personality. He comes jogging with Kramer and I almost everyday, and I take him to the pet stores and into work whenever I get a chance. I have also taken him in to see the girls at the clinic that helped get him out of Mexico, and they were quite excited to see him! He rides beautifully in the car, and gets super excited when you grab his leash now. I have now found a lady here in Fort St John that does agility classes, and I think it would be a great way to help him gain confidence...he is so nimble and always jumping and hopping around, I think he could do very well. We are very happy that we gave him a chance to come out of his shell; he is just the sweetest dog and the perfect friend for Kramer. Thanks for everything! |
Persia Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Persia's new home! |
Alicia Adopted! |
HI WHARF My name is Louise and my family adopted Alicia from your organization. We have renamed her Aly and my 4yr old son Sean just adores her as she has become his new buddy, As well do the rest of my family and extended family. She has settled in great and is already spoiled...(By me) he he... She is getting braver and venturing further into the back yard... She is a beautiful puppy and we thank you for giving us the opportunity to adopt her into our family she is so special and will be so loved....note she already is.... Thank you Dana and Tessa for everything. Sincerely Proud new owners of Aly Louise and Family. |
Bart Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Bart's new home! |
Monty Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Monty's new home! |
Ranger Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Ranger's new home! |
Tripper Adopted! |
Hello there! I adopted Casey this summer (his name was Tripper) and just letting you know he is doing wonderfully! He settled quickly, and is quite the curious boy. He is always finding new toys, like rocks from our plant vase or the dry erase board markers. He is quite the cuddler and is purring on my lap as we speak. I was a little worried about him and our dog Domingo, but after a bit of a surprise meeting they are pretty much best friends and love to cuddle, and I had to send a picture! Thanks so much for Casey, he is loved very much by us and pretty much everyone who meets him. Keep up the good work, it is appriciated! |
Silver Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Silver's new home! |
Sylvie Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Sylvie's new home! |
Jade Adopted! |
Hi Everyone at WHARF! I just wanted to give you an update on Jade! We have changed her name to Gretchen, she still doesnt really know her name yet but she still comes when we call her! She is recovering really well from her spay surgery and has a little more pep now! She is still a lazy dog! and she is a big chicken!! we try to take her for long walks but she doesnt like to be far from home! she is kennel training very easily and so far she has found her place in our family and we absolutely love her!! I have never had such a well behaved puppy before!! She is happiest when we play tug of war with her rope toy!! Thank you so much Dayna and Tessa for everything!! Take care Brittney |
Copper Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Copper's new home! |
Panda Adopted! |
I have a new name....my life home now calls me Devo. Because I am a Whippit. My owners say to just youtube Devo – Whip it. There is a 3 year old boy that lives here and we get along great ! We really like to play together...chase each other....wrestle and play with my pull toys. We get to go for walks quite often and I walk so good ! I am trying really hard to not chew the shoes that my owners leave out, but I am finding it really hard to stop chewing them. I haven’t had an accident in the house since the first two days and my owners are really happy ! And there are other dogs in our family ! And we have gone camping and quadding and I just love it ! We ride in the truck and get to some where new just about every weekend. I am very happy in my new home. And the family brings their dogs too ! We all get along great and we love camping together. I will keep everyone updated about my new home ! |
Max Adopted! |
My little buddy Max is doing great and is settling in very well. He loves his walks and going to work with me, however, he would prefer we got there some way other than the car! Everyone who meets him falls instantly in love with him. Thank you for all you do and for bringing such a wonderful little guy into my home. P.S. The little pig in the picture is his constant companion. Patricia |
Gracey Adopted! |
Gracey (now Gracie) came to live with us a week ago. I wondered how well she would get along, only having one eye, but it truly hasn't been any issue for her. She takes the stairs two at a time, chases after her stuffies and faces the world with lots of confidence. She's friendly and social with all kinds of people and loves kids......she's a little nervous around other dogs. But she sleeps in my bed every night and wraps herself tighter around my heart by the day. She is one of the nicest things that has ever happened to me. Thanks you for all you do. Regards, Susan Thain......Edmonton. |
VeganAdopted! |
Waiting for an update from Vegan's new home! |
Tara Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Tara's new home! |
Koakoa Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Koakoa's new home! |
Pinguina Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Pinguina's new home! |
Cole Adopted! |
Hi Ashley! I just wanted to give you an update on Cole (I renamed him Furnando, LOL.) He's the sweetest little kitten ever and I love him so much! Things have been a bit rocky with Muggsie, I think she was quite alarmed by his persistant attempts to kiss and headbutt her. It took me by surprise actually, I thought she'd love a kitten! Originally she was hiding a lot of the time (and with her anxiety disorder and history of depression that's not good) but things have improved in the past few days...she spends a lot more time out in the open and although she still thinks Furnando is gross and intrusive she's also quite curious about him and is slowly letting him get closer to her... I've attached a few pics:) Lisa!! Another Update: Hola everyone! Cole here, my human decided to honour my Mexican and kitty heritage by renaming me Furnando. She also sings the Abba song "Fernando" a lot and speaks to me in broken Spanish, I can see that being a problem in the future. I'm so happy in my new home, I have so many toys to play with along with a cat momma named Muggsie...it took some time to win Muggsie over but in the end perseverance paid off and now she gives me kisses, lets me chase her tail and swats me when I'm being annoying (she calls me The Pest, I think it has a nice ring to it!) I also have lots of food to eat and I'm getting to be such a big boy...especially my tummy, I'm very proud of that. Miss Ashley said when I came to WHARF I was the smallest kitten she had ever seen but now I'm growing lots and one day I will be a TIGER. Thank you so much to WHARF for giving me a chance and for letting me bring love and happiness to my new family. Keep up the great work! |
Presley Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Presley's new home! |
Oreo Adopted! |
Hey everyone…just an update on Oreo, he is doing wonderful! He fits in really well with our life style and the kids enjoy his laid back attitude. He does not like to be alone so when we are away from the house we have to make sure his toy box is full of treats and stuffy’s so he can find something to occupy himself. He enjoys walking and gets excited after supper now to go out and stretch his legs, he still a little on the chubby side. From our family we hope that you have continued success in finding animals forever homes, we are very greatful! Til next time. Angela, Rob, Kaylee, Dillon…and of course Oreo J |
Talina Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Talina's new home! |
Johnny Adopted! |
HI Tessa, I had a picture of Johnny on my Blackberry so I thought I would send it to you along with a little background on his new family. Johnny's new home is on a acreage outside Drayton Valley. Johnny has two sisters named Reese (Australian Sheppard/Coon hound) and Maggie (pure breed Gold Retriever) one cat named Micsha, a lovebird named Jessie and a skinny pig named Wilbur. And of course his new parents Wade and Heather. Johnny will meet Wade's kids for the first time this weekend their names are Parker (11) and Hannah (9) they only spend every second weekend with us. Johnny loves his new family and is getting along excellent will all the pets. He spends a fair bit of time watching at the bird and skinny pig. Micsha wasn't too excited about Johnny at first but quickly realized he wanted to cuddle not play, bite or chase her! Johnny had a bath last night and wasn't too fond of that until he realized that he was the center of attention and all our focus was directed at him!! He has a good and healthy appetite and LOVES to cuddle!!! He was adopted by the right family; we fell in love with him before we even met him and will love him forever!! I will send you more pictures as I get them. Thank you to WHARF, the ARTS program, the Mayerthorpe Vet Clinic and the numerous people that donated to save this precious boys life we are forever grateful!!! Sincerely, Wade and Heather |
Stitch Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Stitch's new home! |
Jaffa Adopted! |
Hello, We just wanted to do an update on Jaffa..Now know as Percy. He is such a joy and fits into the household very well. He has gotten the older cat, Zeus active again, it's very cute to watch them give each other baths and than play with each other. He stirs a little trouble with our other cat,Hedas. He's very gentle and loving with our son..Also on a side note he's now being toilet trained, and so far he's doing very well with it..We are very happy with our new family member:) Thanks for everything! Derek,Tracy,Ethan |
Sarg Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Sarg's new home! |
Tobias Adopted! |
Hello, Ashley and Tessa I would just like to Thank you for helping us find our newest member of the family Tobias, we are so happy to have him in our home. We decided to keep his original name…it matches him well. He’s got such a personality to him , we can’t wait to start creating new memories with him. What you girls do is truly amazing. I was just hoping to get some background on Tobias, like where he was found and such. |
Fidel Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Fidel's new home! |
Morgan Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Morgan's new home! |
Tempeh Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Tempeh's new home! |
Sammie Adopted! |
Hey Ashley, Sammie (now known as Indy) is doing great, I never knew a kitten could be so well behaved, we thought Zayah was an angel (which she 100% is), but she definitely is a trouble maker in comparison to this little guy. I am also happy to say that they are best friends and they get into the cutest little kitty snuggle balls together, hugging and cleaning each other. I didn't think I was a cat person as much as I apparently am, because I truly can't imagine my life without these two. Thanks again :) Marley |
Cheeta Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Cheeta's new home! |
Lilo Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Lilo's new home! |
Sophie Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Sophie's new home! |
Lotta Adopted! |
Lotta who is now named "Q" is a wonderful part of our family. She is fully indoors and is loving it. She is the best behaved cat I've ever seen and I think that has a lot to do with the foster home training prior to coming to our house. She really enjoys her fancy feast and she loves to play. She can spend hours in the window looking out or by the fish tank pawing at the glass. She is very quite and although she has a busy personality she is never "loud". She loves her cat tree. I would highly recommend Wharf Rescue as the way to bring in any new pet into your family. They were absolutely great! Kind Regards Jael Myles Agent |
Scribbles Adopted! |
Hi there, I hope I'm emailing the right address but I just wanted to give an update on a cat we adopted in June 2011. Ever since we brought him home he has been the sweetest cat we could have got. He's really a big baby and gets a long great with our actual baby, he's never even scratched her! He spend most of his time desperately trying to eat our fish and sleeping on our down comforter. Sincerely, Megan Cummings |
Justin Adopted! |
Dear WHARF, I wanted to let you know that Justin has found his 'Forever Home', he's sleeping underneath my desk on one of his beds, gently snoring as I type this to you. For anyone who doesn't know his story, he was scooped up out of the ocean by a fishermen in Cancun, MX, it would appear that he was discovered on another boat and tossed into the ocean. His will to live is something that should be respected and admired. The vet guessed him to be around 10 years of age, and judging by his nails and due-claws curling right around and back under his paws, he had never been properly cared for. He was infested with tics and flees, and he has subsequently lost his hearing due to the length of time he spent in the water, he has also had to have his left eye removed do to infection. I feel blessed to be the one who gets to show him how all animals deserve to live and to be treated, people say that he's lucky to have me in his life, but it's the other way around.....he has been renamed "Wilson", after the movie Castaway. Thank you WHARF for bringing him to Canada, despite his age and ailments, my heart has grown even bigger, because of him!! |
Manati Adopted! |
Hi Tessa, I just wanted to give you an update on Manati(who is now Kodiak). Well he's pretty much the same, except he quadrupled in size!! He's now about 70 pounds of legs and TEETH! He is a very strong chewer, and we had a few rough patches-he ate part of a wall in my house and countless pairs of shoes. He also got into some diclofenac ointment, which didn't even slow him down. but now I just make sure he has his chewtoys, and he's good. He also has a best buddy, a lab cross whom I rescued off the street. Kodiak and Rusty Bohns(known as Bones- he was very skinny when I found him) get along great and are joined at the hip. But for all the weight and strength Kodiak has gained, he still thinks he's a lapdog. My boyfriend thinks he's part pitbull due to his big teeth and jaws, his happy go lucky nature, and his wigglebutt! As soon as I get home he can barely wait to greet me, and when he gets permission to say hello(we had some door charging issues as well) he vibrates with excitement! When his tail gets going, he knocks things down, including me. He also gets along with my cats, and loves snuggling with them on his bed. They will even join him in the kennel when its bedtime! Thanks so much for rescuing my puppy so that I could find him I didn't even know he was missing, until he filled my heart with love and joy and wiggles! I've attached some pictures for you! Brittany |
Hemp Adopted! |
Hi Tessa, I adopted one of Vegan's puppies a few weeks ago (I think she was originally called Hemp but the family she was with until she was old enough for adoption called her Briar so I stuck with that) and I just wanted to thank Wharf for taking such great care of her until she could come home with me. She's an absolute angel (except when the puppy crazies set in and then she's so darn funny I can't even be frustrated with her) and has been a great addition to the family. |
Couscous Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Couscous' new home! |
Lily Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Lily's new home! |
Wood Adopted! |
My daughter and I adopted Maui (previously known as Wood) in early July 2011. This is the second cat we have adopted from Wharf (we also own Campbell - we adopted her in November 2010). At first Campbell wasn't too impressed with the new addition (she is a princess after all), but Maui and Campbell soon became best friends. They love to play together, cuddle, and groom one another. Maui loves to play fetch with her mini-soccer balls, and is a beautiful, affectionate cat (who purrs pretty much all the time). We love her dearly and are so happy she is a part of our family now (even Campbell said to say, "thanks")! ~ Jacquie and Brianna |
Midget Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Midget's new home! |
Fred Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Fred's new home! |
Wilma Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Wilma's new home! |
Bugz Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Bugz's new home! |
Patches Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Patches' new home! |
Mannie Adopted! |
UPDATE on Mannie..........We recently adopted this cute little character and renamed him "Frankie". He is a great addition to our four-legged family! He gets along great with Teddy, our 10-month old pug, they play all day long and share their doggie bones and toys. Toby, our senior bichon-shih-tzu is not so sure about Frankie yet. I am sure they will become better friends as soon as Toby realizes that Frankie is not going anywhere. The loss of one eye and greatly diminished vision in the other eye has definitely not slowed this little boy down! He is also great with a harness and leash and enjoys exploring his new neighborhood. Adopting Frankie and giving him a loving and safe home was a heart-warming and right decision. We would not hesitate to adopt a rescued dog again. Thank you to Whitecourt Animal Rescue and his foster family for taking care of him until we found him. |
Alba Adopted! |
Dear WHARF, first a big heartfelt thank you for what you do, and the amount of passion, help and love you provide. We are in love with our precious new addition into our family, AVALON NEFERTITI MXYZPTLK, (formerly ALBA). She has filled a void we did not know was there. Her new step-brother Bellerophon An-tiochus, who was by himself with us, is just fascinated and enraptured to welcome her, and have a new partner in feline high jinx that we are sure to ensue. As time passes we look forward to apprise you of how our happy little family is evolving into a passionate dynasty. Best of luck in the future, May you continue to be a safe harbor for those in need. JASON, SHELLY, BELLEROPHON, AND SWEET LITTLE AVALON. Hello Wharf; Avaon (Alba) is getting a little older now and is in her "teenage" phase of life. Which as you know is the most challenging time with a new cat. Challenging to the owner! We wanted to give you an update and let you know things are going very well. She is very healthy and developed a strong bond with her brother Belleraphon. She has also picked up some of his bad all be it cleaver habits which we tolerate. There is nothing like the consistancy of one of us having to be the disciplinarian while the other of us hides our laughter behind a pillow. Her loss of site in her eye has not slowed her down AT ALL! She still likes auditory toys, crinkly balls and bells over a visual toy, but Belleraphon uses that blind spot to his advantage when they play, the little sneek. Keep on doing what you are doing WHARF, Avalon is a great addition to our family, and we have no idea where we would be without her, thanks to your adoption process on 124th street, we found just who we needed, when we needed! Shelly and Jason Ladouceur |
Waldo Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Waldo's new home! |
Tootsie Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Tootsie's new home! |
Simon Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Simon's new home! |
Maui Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Maui's new home! |
K.C Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from K.C's new home! |
Jocelyn Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Jocelyn's new home! |
RalphAdopted! |
Hi this the new owner of Ralph his new name is buddy is coming along well his walking on the lead is getting better everyday and is getting along with our Springer daisy, we had him to the vet for his wart on his face he had surgery to remove it and wears a cone sometimes to not scratch it, buddy is napping at my feet now we keep you informed with buddy, thanks |
Pixel Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Pixel's new home! |
Grissom Adopted! |
Update on Grissom and Horatio… we adopted these brothers for our acreage and they have transitioned well. It was slow at first but once they got used to their new surroundings, they warmed up quickly. They love roaming outside and Grimmus (renamed from Grissom) has become quite the mouse-catcher! We are hoping that Horatio will soon follow in his brother’s footsteps! They are making friends with our Chocolate Lab (Bailey) although the progress has been slow. Bailey desperately wants to be their friend but she can come on a little too strong for the cats’ liking. We think that, over the summer, their friendship will surely blossom. Thank you WHARF for all of your dedication and hard work to save these animals from a cruel fate. Kristi & Mike (and Bailey) |
Horatio Adopted! |
Update on Grissom and Horatio… we adopted these brothers for our acreage and they have transitioned well. It was slow at first but once they got used to their new surroundings, they warmed up quickly. They love roaming outside and Grimmus (renamed from Grissom) has become quite the mouse-catcher! We are hoping that Horatio will soon follow in his brother’s footsteps! They are making friends with our Chocolate Lab (Bailey) although the progress has been slow. Bailey desperately wants to be their friend but she can come on a little too strong for the cats’ liking. We think that, over the summer, their friendship will surely blossom. Thank you WHARF for all of your dedication and hard work to save these animals from a cruel fate. Kristi & Mike (and Bailey) |
Ositos Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Ositos's new home! |
Fletcher Adopted! |
OK so I must apologize profusely in advance for my tardiness in sending you an update on Fletcher, I have no worthy excuses ! LOL Fletcher was quickly renamed Wawkiss and has been enjoying himself here with our wee kennel now renamed slightly as "Snowbelt Siberians, Round Two (and Wawkiss)" He gets along with all of the dogs here and is a joy to have added to our human and furry family! He is a true cuddle dog and loves nothing more than to gaze into my eyes and just lean on me for any type of attention that may come his way. Clipping his nails is a breeze! He loves to be brushed until every last hair is gleaming, even his tail !! Wawkiss has found his forever home :) and lapping up every minute of it! Attached are some pic's for your enjoyment !! Tannie and Snowbelt Siberians, Round Two (and Wawkiss) |
Squinkley Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Squinkley's new home! |
Paula Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Paula's new home! |
Quentin Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Quentin's new home! |
Pineapple Adopted! |
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Poppit Adopted! |
Hi Ashley, It's been just over two weeks since we adopted Poppet (now Maya). We absolutely adore her & she charms everyone she meets. She is curious and playful (and has a strange fascination with zippers), but is always eager to jump on us and smother us with cat love. Maya will watch TV with us and is especially interested in whatever us humans are eating, but she is learning some manners. She has done a bit of exploring outside on her leash and seems to enjoy the fresh air. Thanks for helping her get to Canada and for taking care of her until we could make her a part of our life.Hi Ashley, We've now had Poppet (Maya) for about 4 months and we are super happy with her. She is either running around like a maniac or sleeping. She started to bring back crumpled pieces of paper we threw for her, and now fetch is one of her favourite games. We are amazed (and happy) at how little she sheds, and her fur is still sooo soft. We have been talking about getting her a playmate, and I noticed that her brother, Boris, is still available for adoption. Could we come down to your shop and meet him sometime this week? (We are open to adopting a different cat if he gets adopted by the time we get there- we just thought he'd be the obvious choice.) I couldn't find the hours of your shop online- could you let us know a good day/time to stop by? Thanks. Megan & Andrew |
Guava Adopted! |
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Pepper Adopted! |
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Canella Adopted! |
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Coconut Adopted! |
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Josie Adopted! |
Josie, now Zayah, has adjusted well, she is still a bit shy with visitors, but feels free to be completely herself around us. She is the sweetest kitten, she loves to play and cuddle. We couldn’t have asked for more. Thanks for the great kitten. Marley |
Xula Adopted! |
Hi Tessa, We thought we would give you an update on Xula,who we have renamed Mia. The integration of her into our family was flawless. The cat was the only one who was unsure, and that lasted all of 5 minutes. The first thing she did was lay claim to her spot on the couch, where she is very happy to share some cuddles with you. As she starts to feel better from her surgery, her playful side come out more and more. She is the sweetest little girl, thank you for letting us give her a home. Chris, Ashley, Presley, Murphy, Mia, and Buddha |
Mapachita Adopted! |
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Clara Adopted! |
Hi I know this took a while but I thought I would let you know how Clara is. I renamed her Maya after I got her. She has grown since she was at WHARF but she didn't get as big as I thought she would. She is only about 35 lbs. She has been a great addition to the family. She is the sweetest little girl. When I first got her she was a bit shy and timid, but she has come a long way since. She LOVES her food and gets so excited when it comes to feeding time. Her and my other dog Oliver have become fast friends. She loves to be beside him, so close she sometimes sits on him (much to his displeasure since he is quite a bit smaller than her). She has been a very easy puppy. She is calm and quite. Sometimes I forget she's only a puppy still. She loves the dog park so she can run as fast as she can, which is quite fast because of the whippet in her. She is smart and catches on quickly so training her has been quite easy. She has really brought joy to my life and I am thankful to WHARF for bringing her in. Thank you! |
Kumquat Adopted! |
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Pear Adopted! |
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Alfalfo Adopted! |
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Skittles Adopted! |
hello there, I adopted Skittles earlier this year. He is doing great. Me and my daughter love him. He will be part of the family for a long long time. Here is a new picture of him now. |
Henny Adopted! |
Hi Ladies! I just wanted to update you on Henny, now known as Penny. From the first day she came home, she has been a dream dog! She crates herself at night and mostly when she’s in the house. She loves being outside and just sits in the yard with nary a nod to our cattle (in fact she’s terrified of our heifers, who used to play with our old dog. At least it keeps her out of the corrals, as she is a “roller”). Walking with her is a dream, no need for a leash and for the most part she walks at “heel” without any command to. She does like to go lay in the slough holes to cool her belly, so a kiddie pool is the next thing on our list. She has assigned herself to be my dog, but loves my husband nearly as much. It’s just less of a big deal if he’s not in the room. Our cats weren’t too sure of her at first, but the one who became our because someone dumped him in our neck of the woods must have realized that she was a rescue just like him and was giving her tail hugs within five minutes. When we last dog sat our “dog-niece & nephew, the cat hid in his spot under the stairs for four days, and he’s met them before. Our other cat has been a little colder towards her, but still no fights or attacks. We just can’t believe such a WELL-TRAINED dog ended up as a rescue. Her training is nearly perfect – something that held me back from wanting to adopt an older dog, as one never knows what level of training a dog has received. My little Bandida will enjoy her home for many years to come. I guess we just have to make sure that we never run out of hot dogs. Thank you so much! Jennifer Starman |
Cherry Adopted! |
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Puss in Boots Adopted! |
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Chata Adopted! |
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Vince Adopted! |
Hey Lori, I thought I would just send you a quick update about Teddy. We're happy to say that he's adjusting wonderfully to city life and in short time he's become a beloved member of our family. For the first week or so he did take issue with being left alone and we quickly discovered he has the loudest bark on any dog we've ever met! However he soon got used to our schedules. He's very good in the home, doesn't poop or pee until he's outside, recognizes the boundaries and rules we've set, and as a wonderful bonus, he and the cat get along famously!. We're now to the point where we've even given him the run of the house when we're at work. When we're away it seems he typically grabs his Kong and wanders into his kennel to sleep for a couple of hours. He's becoming less timid around people all the time and he loves meeting new dogs! We recently took him to the Laurier Heights dog park and he spent a better part of an hour tearing around, playing with other dogs and bounding up to people. He's also decided that Food Dish Wishes pet bakery on 107th ave and 124 street is a really cool place with lots of yummy treats. The owners recognized him right away and we were pleased to hear they're involved with WHARF. We just wanted to close by thanking you for the amazing job you and Daryl did with Teddy. Everyone who meets him falls in love with him and we often hear compliments about his easy going personality and his wonderful demeanor. Thank you again for taking such good care of him! He's a wonderful guy, a great companion and we feel very lucky to have him. All the best, Ben and Heather |
Charlie Adopted! |
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Barbie Adopted! |
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Sky Adopted! |
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Tulio Adopted! |
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KikiAdopted! |
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Fig Adopted! |
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Frank Adopted! |
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Mulberry Adopted! |
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April Adopted! |
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Mango Adopted! |
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Sugarplum Adopted! |
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Rudolph Adopted! |
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Alicia Adopted! |
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Sam Adopted! |
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Clarissa Adopted! |
Dear WHARF; We wanted to write and update you on Rosie (formerly Clarissa) and her sister, Boadi (formerly Marissa). The two kittens have been such a perfect addition to our house. The first night we brought them home, they were very shy and wanted to hide, but they quickly warmed up to the new house and to us. Now, when they aren’t playing with us or with each other, we all love to snuggle up on the couch and watch TV. They even come out and cuddle when we have friends and family over. They are so full of energy and always bring a smile to our faces. We love them both so much and are so happy to have them in our life. Thank you for everything you did to help us find these wonderful kittens. Sincerely, Kaylee, Nikolai, Rosie, and Boadi |
Marissa Adopted! |
Dear WHARF; We wanted to write and update you on Rosie (formerly Clarissa) and her sister, Boadi (formerly Marissa). The two kittens have been such a perfect addition to our house. The first night we brought them home, they were very shy and wanted to hide, but they quickly warmed up to the new house and to us. Now, when they aren’t playing with us or with each other, we all love to snuggle up on the couch and watch TV. They even come out and cuddle when we have friends and family over. They are so full of energy and always bring a smile to our faces. We love them both so much and are so happy to have them in our life. Thank you for everything you did to help us find these wonderful kittens. Sincerely, Kaylee, Nikolai, Rosie, and Boadi |
Clarke Adopted! |
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Charlee Adopted! |
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Blueberry Adopted! |
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ChewyAdopted! |
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Apricot Adopted! |
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Grinch Adopted! |
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Annabell Adopted! |
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Morgan Adopted! |
Hi Wharf! Just wanted to let you know that Morgan (now Wink) is doing great. He loves his big brother Heart and they play and cuddle all the time. One of his favorite pass times is crawling into his brother Tweak the Bunny's house and napping. He climbs and jumps everywhere which is sooo cute because he has no depth perception due to the missing eye. He is an amazing addition to our home. Full of energy and always ready to purr and cuddle. He doesn't like to be where we arn't so it's kinda funny watching him trying to deside if its worth it to climb in the shower just to be close. Thank you so much for bringing him to us we send everyone we know who is looking for a four legged family member to you. Keep up the good work! Wink and his new forever family. |
Rufus Adopted! |
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Nelson Adopted! |
Hello, My wife (Jenn) and I adopted Nelson on April 8. We had a rough first night as we had to take little Nelson to the emergency room. It turns out he had an infection in his tail and it was really bothering him. After the visit and getting him on the proper treatment things have been really good. He is such a good boy and is so smart. He has taken to our home very quickly and has become a loved member of our family. Jenn’s parents love him a lot and have already become very attached to him. They tell us when we visit we may be going home with one passenger short. Candice and Ryan from Wharf where excellent to deal with. Nelson could not have had better foster parents. They where so friendly and helpful with Nelson, we will definitely keep in contact with them as we know they would love to see Nelson grow. Thank you so much to Wharf for bringing Nelson into our lives. Lance and Jenn |
Wade Adopted! |
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Maxx Adopted! |
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Shyla Adopted! |
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Millie Adopted! |
Hi Shelly!! I wanted to let you know that everything is going very well with Millie! she fits perfectly into our family and her and Jack have become the best of friends, she has caught on really well to the rules of the house ( including using the facilities in a designated area) and we are so pleased!! she travels very well and enjoyed our last trip to Golden, B.C for skiing. she and the cat ( Lilly) are still trying to work out their differences, but that will take time :o) She has been to the off-leash park a couple times in Red Deer and has been very polite and social with other canine friends as she meets them. Thank you so much for introducing us, and I have attached some photos... Cynthia and Craig |
Ommalee Adopted! |
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Happy Adopted! |
Hello! I am just giving you an update of how Happy is doing. We adopted happy just over a year ago, and he has brought us so much joy! He is a wonderful addition to our family! He has truly is the “happiest” dog ever! When we adopted him we were going to try to change his name, until we got to know him and the constant smile he has is ongoing!! He loves going to the dog park, and running off leash, playing with his two adopted brothers who are cats, he loves jogging with mom, he loves running beside us while we bike at the off leash dog park, and loves to snuggle when he gets cold!! He was our first dog, and he was so easy to care for! He was house broke and very low maintence! He is a high energy dog, with high energy parents! He is the perfect dog, and we are so blessed to have crossed paths with him! We are so thrilled that he has fit in so well with our lifestyle!! He has endless love for us and we do for him!!! Thank you so much for taking such good care of happy and allowing us to adopt him! He is a very special dog with a huge heart, we are more then “happy” to have him!!! Allison & Kyle |
Flloyd Adopted! |
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Solo Adopted! |
Dear Wharf, we're writing to update you on our rescue puppy Mishka (formerly Solo). She has adapted well to her new home and she loves going to the dog park to play. Her days are filled with eating, sleeping and playing in the backyard with her friend Chongo. Right from the beginning she would crawl under anything she could. She has crawled under our bed, gotten stuck a few times and has not learned her lesson as of yet! Shes a sucker for cuddles, and shes learning her commands quickly! We recieved a wonderful puppy full of energy, love and affection. Thank you very much for taking such good care of her. Dan & Amanda |
Moses Adopted! |
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Buddie Adopted! |
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Jabba Adopted! |
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Timber Adopted! |
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Lewis Adopted! |
Lewis has since been renamed Pippin. He is doing amazingly well, you would think he had been part of the family forever. Pippin did show some signs of possession aggression but we have been working with him and he has improved significantly and is really anxious to please. He follows me everywhere and is pretty happy to curl up and have a nap. He has been to the vet for follow up shots and appears to be in very good shape. I am sure that he has found his forever home. |
Tom Adopted! |
Well, the intro to home had a lot less drama than anticipated. tom, now renamed Ruby (as in Ruby Rhod, from the Fifth Element, and as a buddy for our other cat, Korben Dallas) is really calm and took the presence of a new dog and cat in his stride. there have been no fights, no hissing and only minimal growling, all on Korben's part - Ruby seems to want to make friends. He is a real purr-er - he even purrs at his food dish. it's quite obvious that he was a stray for a bit - he seems to be hungry and willing to eat anything, including dog food, much to the dog, Del's, amazement. It is also evident that he had a home before and missed it a lot - he seems so affectionate - I sincerely hope that his old owners didn't just dump him, it would be such a cruel thing to do to such a nice cat. But he's home now and I think we really lucked out with this guy - he is so calm, and friendly. thanks a bunch - we will keep you updated. Regards m-k |
Mulligan Adopted! |
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Oreo Adopted! |
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Zoltron Adopted! |
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Sambuca Adopted! |
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Drew Adopted! |
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Cassy Adopted! |
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Atli Adopted! |
Hi Ashley, I just wanted to send you an update on Atli. Well my grandchildren didn't think that Atli was the right name for this little guy so he has been renamed "Cooper" aka Coopie or Coops and he already comes running when he hears his name. He is the best little guy ever. It didn't take very long for him to know that going to the bathroom in the house was not a good thing so he is pretty much completely house broken now. He absolutely loves my 8 year old granddaughter and she tires him out every time she comes over or we go to their place. We are getting into somewhat of a routine with him being in the kennel all day even though he doesn't like it much when I first leave. It doesn't take him long to settle down though. Once I am totally confident that he will be ok to be left alone all day I will probably leave him out of the kennel during the day. Bedtime isn't an issue at all. All I have to do is say it's time to go night night and he goes right into the kennel. He's one smart little cookie. My cat doesn't mind him at all except when he wants to play with her. She let's him know very quickly if she is not in the mood to play and he backs right off. He followed me everywhere at first but is now getting more confident and will just go off on his own and play or or just lay on the couch. I am so glad I adopted him and my son keeps telling me that they are going to steal him from me and how much I lucked out in finding him. We'll stop by the shop sometime and visit you guys and buy a treat. Thanks again Sharon |
Otto Adopted! |
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Arthur Adopted! |
Well we’ve had Arthur for 3 weeks now and he has definitely made himself apart of our family! He loves to encourage our other dog Jax to wrestle but is more than happy to get a head scratch and sleep. After all, his favorite activity is to sleep! He’s growing each week and has already gained 12 lbs since we got him. His affectionate nature, willingness to please and luster for life sure is a welcome addition. We appreciate all the work his foster family put into him and look forward to the years to come! |
Shaggy Adopted! |
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Angel Adopted! |
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Einstein Adopted! |
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Cricket Adopted! |
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SashaAdopted! |
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Chuck Adopted! |
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Brooke Adopted! |
Dear WHARF/ Jessica and Ashley, Just wanted to give you a little up date on Brooke, or Snowflower, as we have renamed her. She is SO sweet and very patient with baby's ackward pets! Sometimes she is very dog like, following me around the house and sitting outside doors waiting for me, it is very endearing. So far so good, she is still adjusting and we haven't had our allergic friends over yet, but we are really enjoying her gentle spirit! Will keep you updated! Also, I was hoping I could get the address so I could drop off the cat taxi in the west end soon. Thanks again for loaning it to us for transporting kitty. Thanks again, Rebecca Sawatzky |
Shadow Adopted! |
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Edward Adopted! |
Poor little Edward had to be put down yesterday morning because he was diagnosed with FIP. FIP has no cure, we are happy to have brought Edward down here and give him a happy last few months of his life. He was a really sweet boy that loved his cuddles. |
Thomas Adopted! |
Hi Guys. Have a read at my story below. Night one was perfect. Uneventful and "Winston" and Lucas have been playing non-stop. I will ensure I keep you up to date with the rest of my social network. Here are a couple of pic's and a little video to show how happy Lucas and Winston are playing. I have draft a bit of a something to include in your blog on Thomas: Fate - Our story is that fate intervened and brought "Thomas" to replace a very pinnacle member of our pack who was killed last week at an off-leash area. Devistation cannot describe the impact this had on me (mom) and the rest of my pack. Lucas, another rescue of mine, was becoming very needy and was acting out because he was missing his best bud and number one playmate. Though it was too soon, I decided to keep my eyes open at the resuce organizations for a friend for Lucas. I saw a sea of fuzzy faces but nothing that caught my attention. I was going through the list alphabetically, so the last site I hit was an organization called WHARF. Fate guided me to Thomas's ad. I called and made the trip that day with Lucas to see how him and "Thomas" would get a long. Well needless to say Lucas was very protective of his mom and "Thomas" just wanted to play. I signed the 14 day trial adoption contract and went to load up the dogs. When I went to lift "Thomas" in, I inadvertently called him Winston. The rescue organizer stated "Well it looks like he has a new name and a new family". I said I didn't mind Thomas as a name but each time I went to address him, Winston came out of my mind and mouth. It has been just over 24 hours and all I can say is it is like Winston has been here for years. I did not even have to kennel him at night. This is just a reminder to look at the positive side in every bad situation. The positive here as that me and my pack are able to give a safe, happy home to another four legged soul in need |
Manny Adopted! |
It is another sad day for WHARF, Manny went in for a routine check up and he had a pre-existing heart condition that was untreatable and too far along. Manny was put to sleep after a loving few last days in his foster home. Manny will be missed. |
Mishu Adopted! |
Good evening! I wanted to give you a progress report on "Mishu," whom we adopted 1 week and 2 days ago through WHARF. First, let me say his foster mom Crystal was wonderful! We very much enjoyed dealing with her and how flexible she was with us (we had to run to the pet store and the ATM, and then come back for him!). Now for Mishu! His long nose reminded us of statues of cats from ancient Egypt, so we felt he needed an Egyptian name. As such, we've renamed him Ramses, and he already responds to it! Ramses had conjunctivitis when we adopted him, and came with eye gel medication. He also had a sneeze. For the first couple of days here with his new family, he slept a lot and couldn't open his eyes very wide. By the 3rd day he started coming out of his shell and his eyes are now always WIDE open and alert. He still has the occasional sneezing, and we'll be following up with his doctor at Glenora Cat Clinic this coming Saturday now that his eye medication is finished, to be sure he's got nothing else the matter. From the moment we brought Ramses and all his new things from the pet store home, he has fit in as though he's always been part of our family! Our 2 dogs, Hotshot and Gizmo, reacted that way to him as well. It was so wonderful to not have any of the issues you hear about when bringing a feline home to canines! Ramses has no fear whatsoever and when his personality started shining through on Day 3, we learned he's rambunctious, loving, very silly and wants to play all the time. He's extremely active and eats more than his weight in dry food daily! One quirk we think is funny is that he won't eat canned food at all...but he loves Temptations salmon-flavored treats! He runs through the house at a gallop with his little bum up in the air and loves to play in the dining room with whatever he knocks off the table. Ramses has bonded with me and won't come upstairs unless I'm home. When he is up here, he's doing everything from playing with our 19-month old's toys to trying to eat the Cheerios she drops on the floor! She and he get along so well. Rather than scratching at her when she tries to chase him, he just goes beyond the baby gate. It drives her bananas that she can't reach him, but I appreciate his good judgment in how to handle a toddler! Ramses loves to cuddle up with me on my chest. He head-butts my neck and cuddles into it, and one thing he does that is so adorable and unique, is when he's happy over being cuddled, petted and kissed, he doesn't stop at purring loudly...he meows about every five seconds. It's so gratifying to hear him vocalize his pleasure as well as the loud purring. He's full of it...right now he's after a piece of paper he's taken off the dining room table. He makes us laugh and he sleeps on me every night. I have been missing having a cat, as my calico passed away 2 years ago after me having her in my life for all 17 years of hers. I have also missed having an animal that was bonded with me, because our dogs (even though one's mine) bonded with my husband. Now I have someone who's attached to my hip, and I cannot imagine not having him as part of our family. Even my husband who is a self-proclaimed "dog guy," finds Ramses to be a very welcome addition to the family, and interacts with him when Ramses chooses to let him. :) Our daughter has learned how to play with the cat dancer with him, too! I want to thank WHARF for bringing Ramses from Mexico, and thank Crystal for providing a wonderful transition home for a week while Ramses waited patiently for me to find him. He's beautiful even though he's missing half an ear...indeed, that makes him so unique that he's even more special to me than he might be if he had 2 full ears. I've transferred the microchip registration to my name and after I have him vet-checked, will be registering him with the City of Edmonton so I am proclaiming loud and long that this is MY cat, and he will be my beloved companion for the rest of his life. Thank you both. You have provided me with the missing piece of my heart I was searching for but couldn't put name to until Ramses filled it. He's my little Pharaoh-in-Training, and I know he will grow up to be the Pharaoh he's meant to be. Sincerely, Christine Davis |
Camila Adopted! |
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Moe Adopted! |
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Perry Adopted! |
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Rita Adopted! |
Good Afternoon Ashley, I am so excited to share this update with you. "Rita" has been such a wonderful addition to our family. My kids have renamed her "Gia" or "GG" for short. Gia's first day with our family was spend hiding and exploring her new surroundings. That evening when the house was quiet she came out to explore. She immediately found me, jumped up on my lap and started purring and rubbing her face against mine. She won my heart at that very moment. Everyday that passes makes us love her even more. She is so gentle with the kids who include her in everything they do. From watching tv to playing in the toy room, she is there with them. We have another cat and 2 dogs. She gets along well with the other cat and even chases her around the house a bit. She is still a little unsure of the dogs(both are Golden Retrievers) but she tolerates them as best as she can. Thank you so much for rescuing this sweet little thing. We love her to bits and look forward to many years with her. Yours truly, Julie Ecclestone and family |
Cricket Adopted! |
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Tommi Adopted! |
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Buck Adopted! |
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Meat Adopted! |
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Tinsel Adopted! |
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Elf Adopted! |
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Christine Adopted! |
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Jorge Adopted! |
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Bela Adopted! |
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Fernando Adopted! |
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Blackie Adopted! |
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Red Adopted! |
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Abbie Adopted! |
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Juniper Adopted! |
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Sonya Adopted! |
Hello! I adopted Sonya on Friday and here is an update for you. I just couldn't wait to brag about how perfect she was, and how much we love her. --- Hi! She hasn’t been here long, but the lovely Miss Sonya has already worked her way into our hearts. We brought her home on February 4 and within 2 days, she had already mastered ‘sit’, ‘lay down’, ‘stay’, ‘leave it’ and ‘heel’. She is by far the kindest, most gentle creature I have ever met and it didn’t take long for my little dog, Guinness, to fall as hopelessly in love with her as we all did. Within hours, he was following her around like a little boy with a crush and begging to play with her. By the following night, he was moving his toys into her kennel and offering her gifts of marrow bones and rawhide chews. He spends hours grooming her ears and cheeks every day and in return, she licks his feet to warm them up after he’s been outside. They play and rough-house all day, and I’m always surprised at how careful she is. She never growls or shows her teeth to him and she’s very cautious about the placement of her feet. Even more surprising, she has NO food aggression. Guinness will eat out of her bowl, from between her legs, and she doesn’t even think twice about it. We can pet her face and take food right out of her mouth without hassle. She will relinquish any item when asked, without hesitation. She has such an endearing personality. Her tail never stops wagging and she has this constant look of puppy bliss on her face. When she is concentrating on a new task, she has this habit of scrunching up her face and tilting her head to the side. Once the task ‘clicks’, her ears prick up and she just looks so pleased with herself. She has been using her injured paw to her advantage too – if she feels she isn’t getting sufficient attention, she limps dramatically on it and takes special care to hold it up in the air if there’s even the slightest chance that she might get a treat. It’s amazing, though, how quickly her paw can heal when it comes time for a walk or play time. Gorgeous Sonya couldn’t be more perfect if she tried, and I’m so happy that WHARF decided we’d be the best home for this special little girl. I have a very difficult time believing that no one else wanted to snap this gem of a dog up, but I’m sure glad they didn’t. Sonya has already enriched our lives so much… thanks, WHARF! She’s amazing! |
Shera Adopted! |
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Fenway Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Fenway's new home! |
Freddie Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Freddie's new home! |
Static Adopted! |
Hi, We've adopted Static. Just to let you know she's settling in very well with our other 2 cats and our dog. She's proving to be a very quiet but loving kitty. She is staying upstairs for the moment, I guess she's too afraid to come downstairs. Once she really settles in, she should be moving around the whole house. Thank you! Stella Rijkes Spruce Grove |
Goodyear Adopted! |
Well are new little black kitty is fitting in just great in our house of two dogs! The dogs love play and wrestle with Goodyear and just like we hoped Goodyear loves it just as much. He even eats with the dogs and has no problem when push comes to shove over his own dish! When he's not acting like a dog, you can find him basking in the sunlight in the front window or up to no good in the kitchen cupboards! We've changed his name to Jackson which he seems not to mind. All around Jackson's a great loving little kitty with great curiosity and spunk! thank you so much for doing great things!!! Nadine |
Gee Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Gee's new home! |
Sheena Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Sheena's new home! |
Rubix Adopted! |
Hey everyone it’s Rubix! I thought I would pass on a note to let you all know how I’m doing in my forever home! My foster parents decided to keep me cause I’m just so special. Well actually I had already gotten adopted and it didn’t work, so thank god they brought me back to my foster home where I was supposed to stay in the first place. Then I had to go through a couple of adoption fairs which really upset me cause I just didn’t know any other way of getting through to my parents that I was already home and they didn’t need to find me another one. So I befriended my parents other dog they adopted after fostering her (Magma). She wasn’t much of a fan to other dogs seeing that she was convinced she was a horse so it was understandable. But I was able to convince her that I was fun and entertaining. She became my best friend and was able to tell her parents that I had to stay. I’m so grateful that with my good looks and amazing temperament, no one else came forward to adopt me cause I absolutely love it at my home. I even got a cool new name “Nanook” I think it means something about keeper of the bears in Native language. I get to run around all day on my acreage with my best friend. I’m still not sure about the horses and I haven’t yet told Magma that she isn’t one but that will come one day I’m sure. I’m also teaching my best friend that truck rides can be fun, if I can stay awake long enough, cause sometimes they make me fall asleep. Thank you to WHARF for saving my life and having the best hearts and souls for all the animals. I tell my parents everyday how happy I am and that I am so grateful! Thanks again and lots of love! Lisa Rosales, RSW |
Flipper Adopted! |
Here we thought we were coming to Wharf to adopt a dog.. and here we had it all wrong. She honestly has adopted us. I am in love with how loyal she is to me.. and slowly more to my fiance Steve. Her training has been coming along fantastic and she makes leaps and bounds every day. She has her qwirks that still need some work however I am very impressed with her over all. Our first day at the off leash park in St. Albert started off pretty slow. She walked between my legs for the first hour and a half.. She slowly started to open up and now happily searches out new friends to play with. Her first bath I think I got more of a shower than she did at the Edmonton Humane's society coin wash.. but she smells lovely now! Hello Wharf – Just wanted to send another update about Sophia (Flipper) We decided she needed a bigger home so we moved out to the country on an acreage property! She now has a Male Shitzu as a roommate and they get along insanely well… Sophia even allows little Oscar to beat her up from time to time. All her previous quirks have been worked out.. She no longer growls or nips at men and is very happy to be around as many people as possible! She does however still always choose me over my Fiance’ Steve.. unless she needs a good rough housing match! We shaved her down for the summer so she’s sporting a lion hair cut which our new vet found very amusing! All her shots have been brought current as of Tuesday. Plus she is a lucky pup and contracted beaver fever so she needed some pills which she takes really easily.. and Eye drops for Spring allergies… (She doesn’t appreciate those at all) She was a chicken when it came to water until a month ago I gave her some swimming lessons.. Now she’s the first one to jump off the boat and go for a swim! She goes for a bike ride with me daily and seems like a very happy lady. Thank you so much for taking this stray in so we could adopt her – She is a part of our family we couldn’t live without. If you ever need volunteers for events please let me know.. Or a doggie driver! I’d love to help out! Regards; Tracy Carey |
Paisley Adopted! |
Paisley is such a sweet, gentle little girl. She is very smart and has already learned all her basic commands and rules of the house. She loves going for walks, the off leash park and playing football in the backyard. Our one year old daughter absolutely loves her and the feeling is mutual. They like to give each other kisses. She will be starting training classes in the next week and I’m sure she’ll be the star of the class. Thank you to WHARF for rescuing such a wonderful dog. It feels like she has always been a part of our family. Tricia Giles-Wang |
Jonas Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Jonas's new home! |
OJ Adopted! |
Hi there, OJ came into our home in February and has quickly become part of the family. She has a beautiful personality and has learned to become quite well mannered. We have since taken her to obedience class and she is now the best trained dog at the park. After socializing she does well with other dogs and small children. Thanks WHARF from OJ and her new owner Jared! |
Zola Adopted! |
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Martin Adopted! |
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Marin Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Marin's new home! |
Meadow Adopted! |
Hi Wharf, Meadow here. My new family changed my name to Daphne. I've learned alot in the last month. My mom is so proud that I do my business outside. She says that I'm such a smart little girl because I know how to come, sit, lay down, drop it, off, and I'm starting to do all the commands with just hand signals. oh and I love to fetch. My favorite toy is a rubber squeaky I like to throw it around the yard. Car rides are another fun thing to do, I press my nose to the window and watch everything go by, I dont even get car sick. Thanks Wharf for giving me chance to find my forever family. Daphne |
Tabitha Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Tabitha's new home! |
Sandra Adopted! |
Hi, I would like to thank you for bringing Sadie (formerly Sandra) into my life. While she will cuddle with the cats when they sleep, we are working on not chasing them during the day. She has been very busy learning about dog parks, learning English and teaching me Spanish, adapting to the colder climate, and adopting her older sister. Everywhere we go, people love to meet her and hear her story about coming here from Cancun. She is settling in nicely and she is so cuddly I am certain I can save on my heating bill for the rest of the winter. We have been for a behaviour consult, a vet check, the next stop is some obedience training. Everyone has been so impressed with how gentle and well mannered she is. I look forward to spending many more years with her. Thank-you so much for this wonderful addition to my home. |
Spence Adopted! |
hello everyone! we adopted spence some time ago and i wanted to give you all an update to let you know how he's well. since bringing him home, we've renamed him finch, as he's getting along fabulously with our bird. they sit around in the afternoon and have conversations long into the evening, and when he isn't distracted he's a bundle of energy. he's hardly stopped playing since we brought him home and looked like he was comfortable as soon as he was in the door. i think he's convinced that he's the one who adopted us to be honest, but we couldn't be happier. thank you for this amazing addition to our family. the work you all do really does make a difference, not just for the animals, but for those of us that didn't know what we were missing. |
Allister Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Allister's new home! |
Cozie Adopted! |
Hey Everyone, I adopted Cozy shortly after the New Year and changed her name to Sophie. She is an absolute sweetheart and I always look forward to coming home from work to see her. When i first brought her home she was quite timid and spooked easily, but after becoming really good pals with my other kitty she's opened right up. After only a couple months, Sophie and my other kitty got close enough that they bathe and groom eachother every day. They always play and sleep together. I have never met a cat who eats or talks as much as Sohpie does. She's beautiful and really special and thank you ladies so much for helping this kitty end up with me. I think about how far she's traveled all the time and just feel really fortunate to have her. Thank you, and i can't wait to adopt another kitty from you guys! |
Nigrito Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Nigrito's new home! |
Sven Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Sven's new home! |
Melby Adopted! |
Hi, We would like to give you an update on Melby, the kitten we recently adopted. We changed her name to Emy and she is one fantastic little girl! She has become fast friends with our other kitten, Pekoe, and the two of them play together, romp around and cuddle each other. Emy is a super snuggly kitten and loves to snuggle up close to your face, purring like a tractor. Thank you WHARF for rescuing this little sweetie! Karna & Mike |
Allanah Adopted! |
We would like to thank you and the foster parents for rescuing Alana ..She now goes by the name Xhosa (kosa) she is amazing dog , very smart and loving .... We made a good choice going through a rescue agency.. Thank you Gunther , Maureen and Xhosa |
Splashy Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Splashy's new home! |
Babs Adopted! |
Hello, We adopted Babs about 2 weeks ago, and are thrilled with how she's settling in! We had to be careful picking our new cat friend, since we have a not quite 3-year-old daughter and another cat who's about 7 years old - but our older kitty hates being home alone while the rest of us are out during the week, and needed a buddy. Our daughter was the first person Babs let walk up and touch her without being shy, and before the third night was out, the kitties were both curled up on our bed with us. There's still a little work to do teaching Babs the house rules (like "don't claw the carpet!") but she's learning, and friendly, and already I can hardly imagine not having her with us. Thanks WHARF for the work you do! Megan |
Cassie Adopted! |
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Lucy Adopted! |
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Sam Adopted! |
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Brutus Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Brutus' new home! |
Heckley Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Heckley's new home! |
Rosco Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Rosco's new home! |
Piolin Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Piolin's new home! |
Jingles Adopted! |
I just wanted to thank the individuals at WHARF who recently helped my fiance and I meet our perfect match by recommending Jingles to us. Since having adopted her we changed her name to Shayl and we couldn't ask for a sweeter dog. She is well behaved and incredibly intelligent. They told us before we adopted her that she is very affection motivated - they hit that nail on the head, haha! Shayl loves to cuddle and frequently ends up in my lap while we are watching t.v. and if you stop petting her for a moment she nudges at your hands with her nose and cuddles in closer. It's adorable. Shayl is excellent in the house, which was a big concern of our's because we are away at work five days a week and we weren't sure how she would handle being left home alone with our two cats. Needless to say she has had no accidents inside and she and our younger cat are becoming fast friends (The older one is sorta moody and while she doesn't seem to mind Shayl at all, she isn't interested in beings pals). She doesn't seem to have an aggressive bone in her body towards anything. She LOVES other dogs and is really goofy around them when we take her into Petsmart with us or on walks. She walks well on the leash and doesn't pull and we are beginning to work on her recall off the leash. She LOVES going for walks and gets very wiggly and silly whenever she sees me putting on my boots or if I go anywhere near the leash. She doesn't seem to be incredibly interested in toys but she doesn't chew anything she isn't supposed to either, so no complaints! I honestly do not have one negative thing to say about our gorgeous girl. We have always prefered rescue dogs and we understand that when adopting a rescue you most often face a few challenges because of the previous and often terrible circumstances some of these animals were put through, so I was armmed and ready to deal with whatever issues she might have had...but she doesn't seem to have any! lol I can't praise this dog enough. She's completed our little family and both my fiance and myself are eternally greatful to all the people at WHARF who invest so much of themselves to make things like this possible. Thanks again :) Amy, Paul, Shayl and the Kitties. |
Meil Adopted! |
Hello! Here's an update on Meil who is now called Zuzu. I chose the name Zuzu from the movie "It's a Wonderful Life" and thought it was an appropriate name because she came home on Christmas Eve. She is the sweetest, happiest dog with the most wonderful disposition. She gets along wonderfully in my home and has become friends with my other dog Ted. Ted is quite shy of some dogs but had no problems getting to know Zuzu. I've caught them tearing around the back yard together and I think they've bonded quite well. I also have a cat named Rupert who thinks that Zuzu should calm down a bit and gets irritated at her dancing and prancing around when she's excited. Zuzu thinks Rupert should just relax. It's such a great feeling when I look and see Zuzu sleeping so peacefully on her dog bed. I wonder what kind of life she had as a stray in Mexico but I just hope she's as happy to be with me as I am with her. Thank you so much from all of us: Zuzu, Ted, Rupert and Rosemary. |
Murray Adopted! |
Hello Wharf and Shelly, Murray here. My new mom and dad renamed me Oakley. I have three little human sisters and a big doggy brother to play with. I think I got this whole house training thing down and I'm still working on my manners and walking on a leash. I love going for short car rides but long ones make my tummy upset. Mom takes me and my brother on nice walks and we get to go play in the open fields by our house, it super fun jumping through the snow. Mom says I'm growing by the minute, I've gained 2 lbs and I'm starting to lose my baby teeth. In the picture is me and my golden brother Grissom we are best buds. Oakley |
Jaxs Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Jaxs's new home! |
River Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from River's new home! |
Grasshopper Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Grasshopper's new home! |
Liam Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Liam's new home! |
Ocean Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Ocean's new home! |
Ninny Adopted! |
Hi Ashley, We are the ones who adopted Ninny. She was a Christmas present for my husband, but turned into the perfect present for the whole family. We have changed her name to Nina to keep it close to Ninny. At first she was very timid. It didn't take long for Nina to adjust to the kids and ourselves. My two children love her to the extreme. It has been so awesome to watch her go from such a timid little cat to this cat that bounds all over the house like she owns it. Everyone enjoys her and she was a good pick for our home. I would certainly recommend Wharf Rescue to anyone and very glad my niece referred me to their web site. It gives you a tremendously good feeling to know you are helping out a pet that was rescued. Take Care, Kelly, family & Nina |
Rain Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Rain's new home! |
Harmony Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Harmony's new home! |
Mr. Krabs Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Mr. Krabs's new home! |
Ronald Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Ronald's new home! |
Chipie Adopted! |
This is Chipie and he came from Mexico to start his new life unfortunately he was diagnosed with Bladder Cancer. He will be sadly missed but we are lucky we brought him up here so he could be euthanised humaley. |
Neil Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Neil's new home! |
Miranda Frost Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Miranda Frost's new home! |
Marvin Adopted! |
I adopted Marvin in December. He was my Christmas present to me from my children. I looked at many of the kittens that the Wharf had to offer. After a long night and a lot of driving I chose Marvin. Please give a special thank you to Jessica. She was so patient with us going back and forth from the west end of town to the east end looking at kittens. After the decision was made late in the evening she still let me come back and take my new kitten home for the night. Jessica was very informative and helpful. I was always a dog person so I had lots of questions about kittens. She provided all the answers and made me fell quite comfortable about taking my new kitten home. Marvin tugged at my heart strings the moment I picked him up. He came home that night and has become my best little buddy. I can't imagine not having him. He runs the house now and I can't help but spoil him. He loves to play and watch the magpies from the living room window. He loves the water and sometimes I think he is part dog. He fetches and retrieves his toys. See we are a perfect fit. He is my morning alarm clock every day and my day starts off with his cuddles, purring and kisses! Thank you again for my new best friend! Rose |
Tristan Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Tristan's new home! |
Cecil Adopted! |
Hi there, I just wanted to give you an update of our new little addition to our family. We adopted Cecil just before Christmas, and we waited patiently until the New year when was ready to come to his forever home after his surgery. We are now a home of two dogs: Ben (11yr Golden Lab), Jasper (3 yr Beagle), Pete (1.5 yr fish) and the baby of group, Cecil! I can honestly say we cannot imagine our home without him. He is loved by his ‘big brothers’, they have not only accepted him but they all play and sleep together. We all are starting to wonder if he thinks he is more dog than cat! We wanted you to know how much he is loved and how grateful we are to WHARF for saving his life. I’ve included a couple of pictures as well. Angela |
Penelope Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Penelope's new home! |
Cecilia Adopted! |
Hi, we adopted Cecilia (Whippet X from Mexico) around 6 months ago and are just giving you a little update on how she's been. She was a little overwhelmed when she first made it up here, she had so many people and pups in her face all the time so she was very timid and aggressive, however you' never be able to tell that if you looked at her now. (she's asleep across my lap as i'm writing this lol) Her best friend and overall protector is Ruby a Lab X that was adopted into our family a long time ago, she's helped cecilia come out of her shell quite a bit since she's joined our family, Cilia loves to literally run laps around ruby and make her chase her around our yard. She's even getting along better with our cats, our male jack decided he wanted her to play with him one day and they've been best friends ever since. One night a few months ago she started coffing and looked like she was having trouble breathing so we brought her up to the vet and found out that she has allergies to some plants up here so now she's on steroids and anti-inflamatories - Dont tell her that though, she just thinks she gets a special treat everyday lol. She's fit in great here, she has loving friends and family with parents that adore her and a grandmother that spoils her rotten. We'd just like to thank you for our little girl, I can't imagine not having her with us, we love her so much and are very happy to have her in our family. |
Mike Adopted! |
Hi Ash, just wanted to let u know how the other pup we adopted from u Mike his new name is Cola he is doing great he was trained within to days to go outside to do his thing hes very energetic and has the most beautiful coat ive ever seen on a dog . Thanks Again for giving us a smart dog |
Twoshy Adopted! |
Twoshy is definitely not too shy anymore. he greets everyone to get his pets. He is living on an acreage with other dogs and cats and teenagers and loving every minute of it. Our 14 yr old son and Twoshy have an incredible relationship. Our son is diabetic and Twoshy seems able to tell us when our son's sugars are high or low. Twoshy is a very important part of our family.He is loyal and protective and loving and cuddly and we all love him very much. Thank you Wharf . |
Roman Adopted! |
Hi everybody! Roman here! ( but my name is Chance now.) Sorry it took so long to write but my mom's computer went kaput just before Christmas. All I can say is WOW, Wow,Wow. I am doing Great and I am so happy. Just wanted to say Thank you to all the people at Wharf who were so good to me and gave me a chance.( that's how I got my name.) I have my very own mom and dad now and I am a very spoiled doggy. I have my own bed. toys and bones of my own and 4 kitty cats to live with. My mom says I am the best dog in the WORLD, and my Dad says I am PERFECT!!! There are acres and acres of fields to run in ( when this snow starts to go away) , I go for rides in the van all the time, and one of my favorite things to do is snuggle with my mom on the couch and watch TV. We play fetch, catch and "doggy in the middle" all the time. My dad and I play wrestle every night! I am walking very well on the leash and being a very good boy. I love my mom and dad very much and they love me right back. They don't know how they ever lived without me. So thank you to everybody who helped me, and I know you will help lots of other dogs and kittys find Their forever homes , just like you helped me find mine. (Mom has already told lots of people about Wharf and they say when they get their dogs they are going to call you.) Oh and my face has all healed up and the stitches are out and the swelling has gone away completly. I AM VERY HANDSOME!!! Forever grateful CHANCE |
Gerard Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Gerard's new home! |
Shirley Adopted! |
Hi, I just wanted to let you know how great the dog has been for my mom! I posted a pic on the facebook wall, but I also wanted to tell you that the Friday my mom received the dog was also the 5 year 'anniversary' of my dad's passing, so between that and the dog literally having my mom's name on it, we like to think it was meant to be. :D My mom is absolutely smitten with Carmen and I'm pretty sure the dog likes her back. Thanks so much for what you do for the animals. Ashley |
Larry Adopted! |
Larry sadly passed away due to the Parvovirus. This could have been easily prevented if people would just get their dogs vaccinated. It is an easy quick shot that the vets do and it protects your cat or dog from deathly viruses. Please vaccinate your animals. Larry deserved to have a long full filling life. |
Dax Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Dax's new home! |
Cream Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Cream's new home! |
Abuelo Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Abuelo's new home! |
Squidward Adopted! |
Hi WHARF and thank you so much for taking care of Squidward so that we could have such a great little kitty as part of our forever family. He really is such an sweet, adorable and amazing little soul, we just love having him with us and are forever thankful for all the great things your organization does. Lots of love, Squid and JC. |
Mimo Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Mimo's new home! |
Molly Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Molly's new home! |
Ace Adopted! |
Hi Shelly: As you can see from the pics we are settling in nicely. I know now that adopting Ace was the right thing to do. Clementine is a completely different dog than when I first brought her home. Ace is a little fireball but a special little guy. They spend their day wrestling and sleeping and bugging me which I totally enjoy. Still have them both on a leash when we go outside but will try them off probably on weekend. Just started to teach them to use the dog doors. They haven't caught on yet but shouldn't take long. Clem is accepting me more and more every day and Ace is already my little buddy. I hope they will stay home when I go to work as it would break my heart if I were to lose them now. They are deffinately filling the void left by the passing of my old friend. Will keep you posted on how we are getting on. Thanks again for everything. Randy. |
Forest Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Forest's new home! |
Pewee Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Pewee's new home! |
Marsha Adopted! |
Hello, I just wanted to thank you for allowing us to adopt Emmy (previously Marsha). She’s a wonderful dog and we love her to bits! We’re having lots of fun teaching her all sorts of tricks and just playing around. If you’d like to see an update here’s her FB album: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=566171511&aid=250111 And a Youtube video http://youtu.be/zCD7zOuNcnA |
Jeff Adopted! |
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Snip Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Snip's new home! |
Jasper Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Jasper's new home! |
Twist Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Twist's new home! |
Clementine Adopted! |
Hi Shelly: As you can see from the pics we are settling in nicely. I know now that adopting Ace was the right thing to do. Clementine is a completely different dog than when I first brought her home. Ace is a little fireball but a special little guy. They spend their day wrestling and sleeping and bugging me which I totally enjoy. Still have them both on a leash when we go outside but will try them off probably on weekend. Just started to teach them to use the dog doors. They haven't caught on yet but shouldn't take long. Clem is accepting me more and more every day and Ace is already my little buddy. I hope they will stay home when I go to work as it would break my heart if I were to lose them now. They are deffinately filling the void left by the passing of my old friend. Will keep you posted on how we are getting on. Thanks again for everything. Randy. |
Shadow Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Shadow's new home! |
Honey Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Honey's new home! |
Fresa Adopted! |
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George Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from George's new home! |
Minka Adopted! |
Hi Shelly and Family! I wanted to update you on how I am doing up here! I'm a really happy and bouncy pup! The north is a lot of fun and play time in the snow is the best, it has finally warmed up outside from the -39 it was when I got here and I love the warmer weather that I never want to come inside, I could just play for hours in the yard, watching the trucks, and people and dogs go by! I love to keep my mom busy and work hard at not letting her get too comfy and relaxed before asking to play or teach me something. So far I have learned, sit, lie down, high five, kisses, stay (I only like to stay for about a min.) and wait (for a treat in front of me). Everyone says I'm such a smart puppy. Going to work with mom is a blast. The pilots shower me with attention and I just soak it all up. I have a bed in the hangar that I like to supervise from while everyone is working, I make sure to check on them and what they are doing every so often, but being the head cheese is hard work so I take lots of naps. My favorite play toy is still the one that you sent with me when you left me with my mom. I just can't get enough of it. I have lots of friends up here. I'm still the little one in the group though so I take advantage of trying to terrorize the big dogs. We go for big group walks and I'm allowed off the leash and I just run and run until I am so pooped out I just want to sleep, I sent a picture of me and my best friends. The one thing I'm still very unsure about is this snowmobile mom keeps trying to get me to run beside. I don't know about that. Its so noisy and there is a lot of smoke, I just don't know why she keeps trying. Apparently I could have a lot of fun if I would come with her. We'll see, maybe after lots of convincing and lots of treats i'll consider warming up to the idea. Everyone keeps saying I am growing like crazy and am gonna be a big girl, why do they all sound so surprised when they see how big I am getting, I can't be a puppy forever. I have noticed myself that I am growing, I have become way more stable on my feet and can hold my own a lot better against the big dogs. Also I can jump into the truck with no help now. I'm about 34lbs I think. I sent some pictures of how I am right now, maybe you will notice a bit of a change. Love Nuka. |
Campbell Adopted! |
Hi Here is an update for Campbell (cat adopted at end of November 2010). Campbell has adjusted well to her new home and quickly become a "princess." She loves to lounge on the couch all day and sleep on the bed at night. Campbell loves to play with her mice and is very vocal when she is need of some love. From Campbell's Family Thanks |
Elvis Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Elvis's new home! |
Uva Adopted! |
Hi Tessa, I just wanted to give you an update on Uva. First off, her name has been changed to Beans. As in Mexican Jumping. It’s pretty impressive the air she gets when she’s chasing her toys around the house, and in the snow drifts in my back yard! Silly little Mexican pup now likes the snow more than I do… It’s been 1 ½ months since I’ve adopted her, and she and I are quite the family. She’s filled out a bit – to the point I had to get her a new collar! – and she wins the hearts of anyone who meets her, even if she won’t let them near her. She is still quite skittish with people and vehicles, but she no longer scares herself with her reflection in the oven door. As a former street dog, we’ve had some hurdles to jump but we’re slowly getting there. It’s a constant learning process for the two of us. I’ve attached some pictures for you. She’s even become best friends with my brother’s black lab pup , Demo. Thanks again for all that you’ve done for Beanie, and for others like her. Warm regards, Erinn Erinn McIntosh |
Boots Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Boots' new home! |
Sandy Cheeks Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Sandy Cheeks' new home! |
Ellie Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Ellie's new home! |
Oliver Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Oliver's new home! |
Sugar Adopted! |
We would like to update you on Sugar's new home! Sugar's name has been changed to "Cookie" (the kids decision) and has made herself right at home with us! Our boys (6 and 3) absolutely love her....and so do my husband and I!! She is so quiet and cuddly and is constantly purring! We often find her curled up on the back of the couch or sleeping on my pillow at night! She has already made friends with our 1 year old cat, Titan, and they have fun chasing each other all over the house! Cookie is also teaching Titan how to climb the Christmas Tree!!! She is a beautiful and loveable kitten and we love her! Thank you so much for rescuing her and bringing her into our life! We hope to be able to enjoy her company for a very long time!! We have been recommending your organization to everyone! Thank you for all that you do! From: The Hoffman's and Cookie |
Kasha Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Kasha's new home! |
Tamasha Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Tamasha's new home! |
Dusty Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Dusty's new home! |
Ice Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Ice's new home! |
Shea Adopted! |
Hello, I just wanted to touch base and let you know how Shea (now renamed Lyshka) is doing... We adopted Shea over a month ago and things are going great. We renamed her Lyshka which means fox in czech, because we think she looks like a fox and can be just as agile as one. She has settled nicely into our home and with our cat Patti who is desperate to play with her, unfortunately Lyshka isn't quite sure how to play with a cat ... yet! There has been some hurdles, as expected. But we are confident what with time, training, patience, and a good carpet cleaner (haha) it will all sort out in time. Thank you Wharf for rescuing Lyshka from her first family home. We feel so fortunately to have little Lyshka in our family. Thank you - Kerry |
Beans Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Beans's new home! |
Mugsy Adopted! |
Hello! I could not find ashleys email to update on Mugsy!. I kept her name as is i think it suits her perfectly!! She is my best friend and my boyfriend and i absolutely adore her she is one spoiled girl! she loves to play fetch with her toys, shes kind of like a puppy and she pants like one when she runs around too much. It is the cutest thing. She is also very cuddly and sleeps with me every night. She is very loved and i could not have asked for a better friend! I am lucky to have her! Thanks wharf rescue for bringing her into my life Best Wishes, |
Kiwi Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Kiwi's new home! |
Babe Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Babe's new home! |
Bronson Adopted! |
Dear WHARF, One year ago on Nov 11 my wife and I adopted Bronson from you. He was a little unsettled and nervous when we first got him not being sure if he was staying forever or not. However, over the past 12 months he has grown to love our home as his own and he and our other dog Mindy are best friends now. He is a lovable dog who is gentle and loves to play. I would like to thank all of the people at WHARF again for doing what they do for dogs who deserve good homes. I hope these photos will make it to your volunteers for a job well done. Thanks again. Rob, Jess, Bronson ( now Beaker ) and Mindy |
Tomate Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Tomate's new home! |
Huistos Adopted! |
We have had Chico (Formally Husitos) since November and it has been amazing. He is defiantly a huge part of the family. We go to the dog park everyday where his favourite thing in the world is to wrestle with the other pups. He still annoys the old-timers but he doesn't seem to mind. Chico LOVES puppies! He plays with them and he protects them when other dogs play too rough with them. It took us forever to house train him but he learned how to shake a paw in 5 minutes. He is a clever boy and very lovable. When we got him he was 15 pounds, WHARF thought he would at most get to 25-30 but as of June he is slightly over 50!! Thank you for rescuing this little guy and his sisters! He has made our life much happier and way more active!! |
Gabby Adopted! |
Hi there! First off, sorry it has taken this long to send you an update on our wonderful little girl Gabby. As you already know, Gabby and her sister were brought to you with some very bad injuries to the lower halves of their bodies...when we adopted her, she wasn't walking very well at all and was quite weak. On top of coming to a new home, she had to meet her new big brother Leo! Leo was not happy with her to put it mildly. She would steal his toys, drink out of his dish, sleep on his bed, and god forbid, cuddle up to his people! That was November... I am happy to report that Gabbys injuries have healed up well, and she has discovered that she can run and jump just as fast and as high as the other dogs at the dog park! Leo has even grown to love her just as my wife and I have.... She is a joy to have around and has turned into the sweetest little dog! We love her very much.... We would love to contact the people who adopted her sister Ginny! If you have their information, please forward the info at the bottom of this message and hopefully we can have a little family reunion! Thank you again for letting us adopt Gabby.....she is lovely :) Tim & Lisa |
Terri Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Terri's new home! |
Felton Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Felton's new home! |
Veronica Adopted! |
Hello Wharf, I wanted to give you an update on Veronica. I renamed her Roxane, aka Foxy Roxy... She has been home for almost a month now, and has pretty much doubled in size. She is a cute little fluff ball. We are getting along famously, and I'm very happy I adopted her. She is very active and plays a lot with her toys, and she is now getting into everything… After a long day of running around, she cuddles in bed with me every night. She got to meet her Vet last week, and I was happy to find out that she is very healthy. I wanted to thank you guys for what you do. I had a great experience with Wharf and I passed on the link to your website to all my friends and co-workers. Sincerely, Marie & Roxane |
Ringo Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Ringo's new home! |
Pugsly Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Pugsly's new home! |
Muckluck Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Muckluck's new home! |
Betty Adopted! |
Hi there, I wanted to update you on Betty (now Gracie). I adopted her about 6 months ago and she is the greatest little dog. I was warned before about adopting a "mill" dog, but I fell in love with her as soon as I saw her. I didn't look up the issues that mill dogs have until after the adoption, and she had ALL of them. But in 6 months she has come such a long way. She has gained about 5 pounds and now has a fully developed back end and LOVES to run! For the first couple of weeks I had her, her tail stayed between her legs. Now she doesn't stop waggin it! She is such a happy girl and so spoiled. She loves my cat and spending time with my parents dog (another dog adopted from WHARF: Patches). She's finally warming up to men, and learning basic commands. She now gives high fives frequently! Thank you for everything you do and for giving me such a wonderful dog! Rebecca and Gracie |
Hogan Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Hogan's new home! |
Rux Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Rux's new home! |
Bella Adopted! |
Hi Guys! As you can see were doing GREAT! She is an absolute doll and it's like we all didn't even miss a beat. It's just like she's been here since day one. You guys did such a good thing and were very grateful you chose us. You were right, were all in sync with the energy level here. Posy is also a very happy camper and still thinks she's the boss sometimes but Mom puts her in her place real fast and all is well and they go off playing again. They're extremely well matched for that too. Before Posy was the submissive one and I'd have to watch that the other two weren't over doing it with her as she was the smallest too. Now they play a bit collapse and sleep no problem. Bella as you can see is the best cuddlier ever. That was the first evening and it's been like that every night since. She waits until we get on the couch to relax and watch TV and there she stays until bedtime. She's not in her kennel at night (that lasted two nights) she sleeps on her bed on the floor right beside me. I tried moving the bed a little over so as not to step on her when I get out but she decided that's where she was going to be bed or no bed.....so I moved it, or course. We could hear her during the night at times trying to get comfortable and I noticed that she sleeps on her side with her legs stretched out so I think she's quite comfortable now. No accidents in the house, she loves raw hide anything, smoked beef tendons, the Orjen kibble, raw bones, pigs ears, raw hamburger, cooked vegetables, and her squeaky toys!!! It was so funny showing her what they did and that she could actually make it do that too.......and with all this no runs and normal poops! She just got whatever we give Posy and no problem, again it's like she's always been here. In fact she was even trying to "play" with Vanilla our little filly we have on this side of the fence and Vanilla was trying to play too. We've never seen anything like that with any of our dogs! I've been in my studio downstairs quite a bit. When she's not outside playing with Posy or just hanging out I have a bed for her under the desk where she curls up at times but quite often prefers to lay under the table I'm working at. I'm very conscious of her needing to rest so in turn she's helped me too! Isn't that funny she, in her own way is taking care of me too, who knew. Our housekeeper Sharon was here Tuesday and she helped me give Bella her first bath and she did fabulous! I've been giving her massages every night on the couch and the hair was just too much. Jim brushed her day one (she also loves that) and then again after her bath and got just as much hair out so over the next few weeks we'll give her another bath and then just keep up with regular brushing. Jim usually brushes the dogs in the barn as there's usually some form of hair in there already. She doesn't seem to care much about the barn cat either, go figure. Jim just called her away and they both went about their business in the barn and that was that. Yesterday was the first day I left the two of them here and ran some errands. I put Posy on the poop deck and Bella in the kennel with water, food, a bed, toys, raw hide bone (same as Posy) and all was well when I got back so that worked great. Although they get on very well I didn't want to leave them together yet as it's still a developing friendship. Jim & I just can't even tell you what a wonderful addition to our family she is. She came to us at the perfect time. She truly is a wonderful gift. Thank you, thank you, thank you for bringing her to us. We love her so much that Jim and I just look at each other sitting on the couch with her and almost start crying. We can't believe how wonderful this is working out. Were all a very happy family! Thank God for people like you and Darrell to give these animals a second chance at a great life. We will send more pictures as we have taken quite a number already. Posy and Bella have cuddled together on the couch too so we need to get one of that too. Gratefully yours, Jim, Moni, Posy & Bella Thompson |
Trigger Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Trigger's new home! |
Miss Puff Adopted! |
Hello! My fiance & myself wanted to write to WHARF & let you guys' know how well "Miss Puff" (renamed --> Emma) is doing! She and our other cat (who was also adopted from Wharf) are getting along well... they run & play together all over our house. Emma is full of life and spunky and we love her so much. She's such a fantastic addition to our family and we couldn't be happier. Thank you for everything... you're such a wonderful organization to work with... when we eventually want to add a puppy to our household, we will make sure to contact you guys' again :) |
Diesel Adopted! |
Hi it’s Marnie Antoniow. We adopted Diesel (aka Sage), last week and were wondering how to post things on your site to let you know and see how he’s doing! We are all SO HAPPY with him, and he is turning out to be the sweetest puppy! He is warming up to all our kids, and loves both myself and husband very much! We ALL love him very much too!! He is walking with a backpack, and walks like a perfect gentleman now. No more pulling at the leash. He is so smart and special, and we just wanted to thank you soooo much for bringing him to us! If there is a way to post pictures, please let me know, and I will put them up as soon as we get a few more good shots! Thank you to all who take care of these wonderful animals, until they find their forever homes!! Sincerely, Marnie Antoniow |
Chaska Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Chaska's new home! |
Beth Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Beth's new home! |
Omar Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Omar's new home! |
Suesue Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Suesue's new home! |
Bandit Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Bandit's new home! |
Pierre Adopted! |
Hi Ashley and Tessa, The day we brought Pierre home people couldn't believe how similar he looked to our last cat...Boxer. The girls even started calling him Boxer because they thought it was him. My son and I decided to change his name to Charlie. (The girls wanted Princess Rainbow) I think Charlie is happy we didn't let the girls decide. Charlie fits in perfectly around here. The first day he was outside, he was leaping around like a kitten. he didn't want to come inside. The dog is tollerating Charlie and our other cat "Jessie Buttercup" is very happy to have a friend to hunt with. I really appreciate the mice they leave on the deck as a present for me. Charlie would stay out all night if we let him, but he spends his nights inside, he likes to get very close sometimes wanting to sleep right on my head, which is weird. The kids like when he sleeps in their rooms. He is usually found sleeping in the laundry basket, on the back of the couch, playing on the trampoline or playing "kitties" with the girls. I think he is enjoying his life here...at least until the girls discover they can put clothes on him... Thank you for such a great cat. We have been recommending your organization to people. Thank you for volunteering your time. From, The Loades' & Jessie Buttercup, Leasha and of course... Charlie. |
Daisy Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Daisy's new home! |
Winnie Adopted! |
Hi, we just thought we would send a quick email to update you on the status of the dog we adopted from you in October 2010. Her temporary name when you had her was Winnie, but when we picked her up from her foster parents in Sherwood Park we found out that she had only had that name a short time, since no one really knew her name. We have renamed her Daisy. She is the sweetest dog and we just love her to pieces. We knew right away when we met her that she was the one for us. Our dog Dakota, a chocolate lab, fell in love with her instantly too. They are inseperable and spend many happy hours playing and snuggling together. They love going to the dog park and they now both go to daycare every Friday and Daisy enjoys it as much as Dakota always has. We just wanted to say thank you for giving us the opportunity to give Daisy a loving and happy forever home. We have included a few pictures as well. Thanks again, Grant & Laurie Craig |
Crankshaft Adopted! |
Good morning WHARF team It's only been a few days but we are happy to inform you that Crankshaft is doing great! We have renamed her to Pippi Longstockings. As you can see in the pictures her new guardians Mylo and Finnagan take really good care of her when she's not up in our arms for some snuggles. She has been settling in quite well. She is catching on to the pups routine and doesn't seem to mind their 4 am play times. Pippi is a wonderful addition to our family we are very grateful to the WHARF team. A special thanks to her foster mom Jessica for taking such good care of her. Sincerely, Kristi and Randy Cockburn |
Cory Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Cory's new home! |
Ginny Adopted! |
My family would like to thank you for all of your help in choosing and adopting Ginny. She is the PERFECT dog for our family and we love her with all of our heart as she does us. She is endlessly patient with our daughters and can match their energy. She is envious whenever the girls have baths and has jumped in to join them on more than one occasion. We have been taking her to puppy training classes and she is ready for graduation. We would like to offer our home as a foster family for a dog in need as we are eternally grateful to Wharf for our Ginny. P.S. Ginny’s sister Gabby was adopted from Wharf. If you ever hear from her family could you please pass on my e-mail so that the sisters can be reunited for a play date. Thanks again, Kristin |
Owen Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Owen's new home! |
Nell Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Nell's new home! |
Shannon Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Shannon's new home! |
Maple Adopted! |
Maple is a sweetheart! She was pretty wild when she first came home with me but has since settled down and matured into a lovely cat. She loves to snuggle up with me and likes to give me hugs by wrapping her front legs around my neck! So cute. She impresses everyone with her extra front toes! I love her to death and I just want to say thank you SO much to WHARF and the wonderful work you all do! With lots of love, Nicole and Maple |
Keyla Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Keyla's new home! |
Cholo Adopted! |
Hi Tessa, Mike Butters and myself adopted Cholo (Husky X) on October 17th; we are happy to report that he is doing really well in his new home and we feel so lucky to have found such a loving pup! He thoroughly enjoys all of the walking trails that our neighbourhood has to offer, and everyone that meets him falls in love right away! He has also made good friends with our neighbour’s blue heeler husky cross. |
Tucker Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Tucker's new home! |
Evan Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Evan's new home! |
Lindsay Adopted! |
THIS IS A VERY SAD DAY FOR WHARF, LINDSAY PASSED AWAY THIS MORNING. LINDSAY WAS TAKEN TO THE VET FOR HER CHECK UP WHERE SHE WAS THEN DIAGNOSED WITH DISTEMPER WHICH IS A FATAL DISEASE CAUSED BY IRRESPONSIBLE PET OWNERS. THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS TO DOGS THAT AREN'T VACCIANTED. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU VACCIANTE YOUR ANIMALS TO PREVENT THEM FROM DISEASES AND EUTHANASIA. LINDSAY DIDN'T DESERVE THIS. SHE WAS A SWEET NATURED PUPPY THAT DESERVED A FULL LOVING LIFE! |
Tofu Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Tofu's new home! |
Woody Adopted! |
Hi! I thought I'd take a moment to email about Woody, who is sleeping snuggled up next to me on the couch at the moment. We took him home (and renamed him Johnson!) over the Thanksgiving weekend and just love him to pieces! He is a VERY curious little guy, always getting into everything and making us laugh every day. His big sister, an adopted Siamese mix, wasn't too happy when we first brought him home, but she's starting to warm up to him and although they aren't best friends yet we think they will be very soon! We often talk about how we can't believe that someone would throw such a sweet kitten out of a moving vehicle, it breaks our heart and we're just so grateful that someone kind was able to rescue him and bring him into Wharf for us to later adopt! Thank you so much Wharf, you're an amazing organization!! All the best, Amie and Morgan Schaufele |
Butterbear Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Butterbear's new home! |
Bones Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Bones's new home! |
Biff Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Biff's new home! |
Milo Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Milo's new home! |
Just Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Just's new home! |
Minou Adopted! |
Hello Ashley and Samantha, My name is Alycia and I adopted Minou on Oct 3/10. I want to tell you about how she is doing. She is doing WAY better now than when I first got her. She is a purring machine now and she doesn't hiss at me when I walk in her room. She does still hiss at my boyfriend once in a while. She is getting more comfortable with the rest of the house, she goes 'exploring' quite frequently now. Her progress has been slow due to the fact that I didn't put her in her own room right away. After a week in a room with food, litter, toys, scratching post, etc, that no one else used, she visibly relaxed and even put on weight. Minou and her 'stuff' are still in the room but we can leave the door open and can always find her. She is a good little kitten. She's fairly quiet, just starting to meow(little scratchy noises that I assume are meows). She plays nice, never intentionly hurts you. She must have enough toys because she hasn't gone after anything she shouldn't. Minou visited the Onoway Vet Clinic on Oct 25/10. She got 2 vaccinations: Feline Pcrcl /K3 and Feline Rabies. The vet said she was doing good. She is about twice the size as when I brought her home. I'm not sure if you can tell from those pictures. Thank you both so much for letting me take her, Alycia and Minou |
Bosco Adopted! |
Elmyra and Bosco are absolutely wonderful to have in our family. They love to run around, chase their toys, wrestle with each other, and cuddle up with us on the couch. They are captivated by the TV, (but only when Star Trek is on!) and they love to be anywhere in the house that we are. Elmyra has become a professional hunter of slippers and pillows, and Bosco is definitely the explorer of the two. At the end of the day, they love to snuggle and get attention from us (especially head scratches and belly rubs). These kittens are so great! I don't know how we ever lived without them. Thank you for bringing Elmyra and Bosco into our lives. We're so glad that an organization like yours exists. Acacia and Hayden |
Beverly Adopted! |
Hi Lori, It's been a few days now and I just wanted to let you know that Beverly is fitting in here perfectly! She and Cadence are getting along great and playing and running, they look like sisters and it's hard to tell them apart if you can't see their heads. She is loose 24hrs a day and free to roam around but she always sticks close to the house. She loves to run in the back 40 with me when I take the quad and round up the horses, she loves to go running through the tall grass with Cadence and she seems really happy. The cats aren't scared of her either and a couple of the braver ones have already been sucking up to her for snuggles. She also barks when people come in the yard which is awesome because it's the one thing I hadn't been able to train my other dogs to do and I really want my dog to let me know when people come up. Thanks so much for rescuing her and bringing her to me. You should definitely keep posting ads on kijiji and places like that because I never would have found you otherwise. Thanks again, Tina Sarver |
Clutch Adopted! |
Hi Tessa, Hope you will receive the items I left at your sister’s. Clutch, whom we renamed George is a super dog. He has now been leash trained but shows many fears which he is getting over. Today we went to the Edm. Humane Soc. Park and we let him off leash for the first time and he is responding to “George”. I think he must have been trained by Nazis because of all the behavior rituals he goes thru(example: not able to go to the back door unless leashed. He will dig in his heels and return to his mat). He has made tons of progress though in the last few days. He loves going for rides in the car!! We feel privileged to have found him! Thanks again and do keep in touch. Brenda Cottle and Max Gummer |
Raven Adopted! |
Regarding 'Raven' boy tuxedo kitten adopted last september. (since renamed 'Yoshi') What a sweet little boy, from the minute I took him home he's been so affectionate. He's always talking and playing, and what a smart cat, sometimes he flushes the toiler while i'm in the shower! Thank you WHARF volunteers for providing such a great service and helping this little kitten find his home. |
Emma Adopted! |
Emma was adopted by my daughter and her roommates approximately three years ago. They renamed her Hermionie (Hermie for short) and she brought lots of fun to their home. When my daughter brought her to our house for Christmas, my husband and Hermie became the best of friends and Hermie has been with us ever since! My husband is retired so the two keep each other company and are inseparable! When my daughter saw this and also the fact that Hermie had settled in so well, she tearfully offered to leave her. Hermionie is a joy, full of fun and energy and Queen of the house. She's great when people visit....very sociable and accepting and ready to play with whoever wants to play. Hermie loves sitting in the back window in the summer and watching all the birds during the day and enjoying the breeze in the evening. In the winter she sits on the couch in the front window and watches the birds coming to the feeder. Not a day goes by that Hermionie doesn't make us laugh! She has lots of friends that have met her and ask about her all the time. She is a Princess Diva Queen but the best kind. My daughter (and her former roommates) visit Hermie and she is still very dear to my daughter.....but her best friend and buddy is my husband. We love her and are very thankful for the joy and fun she has brought to our house! We thought your records should be updated to reflect the change. Please call or email us and we will give you the info you want. My husband always wonders where Hermionie/Emma originally came from; so any information you could give him on that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for all the work you do and as such bringing Hermionie into our lives. Looking forward to hearing from you! Ginette & Murray |
Valerie Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Valerie's new home! |
Phoebe Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Phoebe's new home! |
Hoodie Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Hoodie's new home! |
Jada Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Jada's new home! |
Erin Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Erin's new home! |
Jessibell Adopted! |
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Special Adopted! |
Hello, Just wanted to give you an update on "Special" renamed Lila. Lila is an amazing creature to say the least. With all the hardships and cruelty she has weathered she remains stoic. Lila is also highly intelligent and clever. At first we had her in a kennel, but we decided against it since she could unlock it and we found that that was the point where she flourish with our family. She has her own bed, but always notifies me when either Nico (my other dog) or my daughter are on her sleeping mat. Lila loves having her hips, back and especially her ears massaged. She also loves her morning and evening walks...as soon as those leashes are brought out she paces around the kitchen wagging her tail and talks in her excited growl. In the month that we have had her Lila has gain 10lbs, her limp has faded, she was introduced to the dog park, she runs in the many trails around here, and has gone on a few boat rides. With Lila you need a lot of patience because a lot of these rescues NEED patience. Just when you think you have made it to a clearing she turns around and is back in the woods. Lila has eaten three leashes (she becomes beyond anxious when tied up). Lila has also chewed through blankets, duvets, sheets and curtains. She chews when I leave the house due to seperation anxiety. Also never leave food cooling on the counter because tricky Lila will have that gulped in no time. I guess what I'm saying is no matter what she has destroyed I love her and will not give up on her. I couldnt. I wanted to thank all the people that have given Lila belly rubs, that have fed her, that have bathed her, that have travelled a distance to bring her to me. I thank you. I really couldnt have asked for a better buddy. I now have two shadows. Thank you Crystal PS I have never heard her bark. What a wonder thing hahahahha |
James Bond Adopted! |
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Ethan Adopted! |
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Erik Adopted! |
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Jane Adopted! |
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Elmyra Duff Adopted! |
Elmyra and Bosco are absolutely wonderful to have in our family. They love to run around, chase their toys, wrestle with each other, and cuddle up with us on the couch. They are captivated by the TV, (but only when Star Trek is on!) and they love to be anywhere in the house that we are. Elmyra has become a professional hunter of slippers and pillows, and Bosco is definitely the explorer of the two. At the end of the day, they love to snuggle and get attention from us (especially head scratches and belly rubs). These kittens are so great! I don't know how we ever lived without them. Thank you for bringing Elmyra and Bosco into our lives. We're so glad that an organization like yours exists. Acacia and Hayden |
Gracie Adopted! |
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Tuna Adopted! |
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Tracey Adopted! |
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Honey Ryder Adopted! |
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Hugo Drax Adopted! |
Hey, heres an update on Hugo Drax. Hugo Drax now known as Icarus is doing great! We're so grateful to have adopted such a smart and sweet kitten. He's such a momma's boy, he snuggles and plays constantly and hates not being in the same room as me..and hes starting to love his Dad just as much! He's become VERY talkative and runs to greet us every time we come home, even if we're gone for 5 minutes. His favorite place to hangout is in the shower, after we shower, of all places. He's extremely brave for a kitten too, nothing seems to phase him except for strangers for a little while. Of all the cat's I've had in my life Icarus, who's now plopped himself down right in front of the keyboard, is definitely the friendliest and sweetest. We love him to bits and are thinking that next year we might get him a kitty friend to spend time with while we're at work, definitely from WHARF, such a great organization that I'm sure makes all kitties as great and loving as Icarus <3 Thanks again. From Ida and Dave |
La Mew Adopted! |
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Ratchet Adopted! |
Hello, Mike and I just wanted to let you know that things are going great so far with "Ratchet"....he has been renamed "Kramer" and is fitting in perfectly!! We havent had any issues whatsoever, and everybody loves him.....even the cat is mildly interested and has come out of hiding already. He was great on the ride home, is quiet in the house, learns things quickly and is super outgoing on walks. We love him! Britanie Hello Tessa! I just wanted to send an update with some pictures of Kramer (aka Ratchet).... For the first two months we had him he was limping pretty badly on his right hind leg. At times, he wasn't putting any weight on it at all, and I feared he may have torn his ACL. We ended up having to have him on strict kennel rest, carried him up and down the stairs to go pee, and had to keep him sedated and on metacam. We are now giving him glucosamine on a daily basis to try and prevent any further injury. The vet couldnt give us an exact diagnosis, just that it was either a partial tear or an old injury. He has now been limp-free for the past 2 months, and I think he is starting to build a lot more muscle, which should help prevent any injuries as well. We are hoping to find some playmates for him, as he loves going to Mikes parents and visiting their dogs, but they are both old and dont exactly want to play with him.... I take him to the offleash park, which I discovered to be only about 4 blocks from our apartment, and he LOVES it! Being that it is winter, we havent really seen many other people there with their dogs, but Im sure once summer hits Ill be able to socialize him there. He is great with every person he meets and loves our 5 year old neice, although he is still a little nippy (in an affectionate manner) and we havent been able to get him to stop completely. He has learned many other tricks/commands...and I am extremely impressed with how quickly he picks them up. So far he knows the basic commands: sit, stay, down, off, out...and then we taught him to crawl and twirl, and Ive just started trying to get him targetting with the use of a clicker. I cannot for the life of me get him to speak, but it is probably a good thing, as we do live in an apartment and have never had a noise complaint from him yet, lol. We are looking into buying a house next year, and will definitely be getting him a buddy once we have a proper yard, so you will most likely hear from me again! Keep your eyes open for a scruffy, white/tan/yellow female version of him that is approximately the same size; that is what we will be after! Thanks again for allowing him to be a part of our family! I have attached a few photos...a couple of him at the SPCA walkathon (Mike works for Scotiabank and they raised quite a donation), and one of me and him at my moms when I took him back to Quesnel with me...he loved their newfie cross, and one of him in his blue sweater chewing a bone |
Sphynx Adopted! |
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Alice Adopted! |
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Alby Adopted! |
Hello there, I wanted to give you an update after a very nice family adopted me!!!!!! My original name was Albey but my family didnt think it was a very fitting name so they renamed me Milo. Its funny because my best friends name is Otis!! Im not kidding, he is an American Eskimo. I was really shy and weary of my new home at first, and I had accidents in the house, but I quickly adjusted. Now I know that you have to ask outside to go to the bathroom. When I was first dropped off for adoption I was really scared, because it was a new place so I was a little cranky and tried to bite people. But I have learned to trust again, and my new family spoils the heck outta me. The 2 little kids love to play with me. I love to play with other dogs and cats....I get along really good with everyone!!! anyways I have sent some pictures of me so you can see how happy I am. In every picture I am sitting with a little stuffed tiger. He is my favorite toy and I take him everywhere. In the one picture I am curled up in my bed with all my toys I got for christmas. I couldnt pick just one to sleep with so I carried them all to my bed and slept with them all!!!!!!!!!! Im a really good and quiet boy, and I love to cuddle! I want to thank you, WHARF foundation, for giving me a second chance. I love my family and they love me :-) Grateful forever, MILO <3 |
Sebastian Adopted! |
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Leela Adopted! |
We adopted Leela on Sept 1, 2010. We renamed her “Misty” because she has such beautiful grey coat. Misty fits in our family instantly. Misty is a little adorable and sweet cutie. She is well behaved and easy to be pleased. She is also independent and socializes well with everyone. We enjoy each other companies every day. Thanks WHARF rescue and Ashley! Robin and Sharon |
Eleroo Adopted! |
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Lyger Adopted! |
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Dr. Julius No. Adopted! |
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Auric Goldfinger Adopted! |
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Trixie Adopted! |
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Turner Adopted! |
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Daffy Adopted! |
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Lita Adopted! |
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Pablo Adopted! |
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Tucker Adopted! |
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Quincy Adopted! |
Hello Wharf…it’s me, Quincy reporting live from my new home. My family decided to keep my name because they’ve never met a dog with my name. I’ve got 20 acres to play on, 2 cat siblings and 6 horses, all to myself. My family and I have had a really rough start and we’re still working on lots issues but they love me so much! It’s easy to see that I was treated very badly before I got to Wharf so there are still people, noises and situations that scare me. I’ve been going to the dog park lately because there is so much mud in the pasture and boy do I LOVE mud and water! My latest trick you ask? Dropping tennis balls down gopher holes! One of the biggest things in my life starts tonight, adult dog obedience and agility classes!! Can you believe it? I’ve come a long way from the Slave Lake pound and then to Wharf. Who knows, maybe you’ll see me in the movies. Thank you Wharf for helping my family find me. |
Max Adopted! |
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Vikki Adopted! |
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Nikki Adopted! |
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Austin Adopted! |
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Travis Adopted! |
Travis was renamed Toby by our Son who is obsessed with Thomas the Tank Engine. Toby has been with us just over 3 weeks now and it's like he was always meant to be here. Nobody has had an allergic reaction to Toby which was a big concern. Already Toby knows his name, lies down and waits for permission to eat his food, walks gently when our 2 year old Son is holding the leash, and is eager to meet anyone who comes to our door or pass on walks. Even after getting his booster shots and microchip from the vet Toby wagged his tail and begged for attention. House training is going well, though it's not 100% yet we're getting there. Our family thanks WHARF for rescuing Toby from the pound and allowing him to be part of our family. We couldn't have asked for a better dog. |
Daniel Adopted! |
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Clover Adopted! |
I just wanted to send an update on Clover and Phoenix. First from the beautiful Ms. Clover. She is happy to report that she is loved and very content in her new home. When Clover first arrived she was very shy and spent several weeks in the basement, slowly making her way up the stairs, then to the kitchen and then well she just moved right in. Her new owner is just astounded by her personality, never has she met a cat that wanted so much human interaction. Clover is always near her owners side, and her favourite place to be is on the pillow beside her owner. Each night when her owner comes home from work she runs to the door and greets her, each morning she has made it a routine to lay on her owners chest while they enjoy a cup of coffee and a snuggle together (Clover just loves to give little kisses). Clover loves all her playmates. She has learned that Misha is the man of cat food bowl and he has shown Clover all around the house and the backyard. Phoenix was considered to be a bit of a threat when she first arrived, but Clover quickly let Phoenix know that she was the boss and they are now buddies. Mya is one of Clover's best friends, she loves sharing Mya's daybed during the day, a nice place to snuggle while Moms away, and she enjoys many hours of playing hide n seek with Mya. Yes Ms. Clover is a happy cat, loved, adored and enjoying being spoiled. |
Tickles Adopted! |
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Buggsy Adopted! |
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Chelsea Adopted! |
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Janelle Adopted! |
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Madelin Adopted! |
Hello Ashley; This is an update on Madelin. Shes been absolutely lovely fitting into our new house, i swear sometimes shes a person with how she acts! She loves to talk and always give her opinion on things. Our house isn't quite finished just yet and she still has alot to learn (like not kneading on the couch/clothing and getting claw marks everywhere) but shes still young and crazy! Loves to sleep next to you if you're on the couch but isn't a lap cat. (i think she misses some of her buddies but then again, i also think she loves being by herself because she just cant stop puurring!) Thank you so much for this bundle of joy who will be a loving companion for years to come. Nicola, Candace, Harry and Pam |
Rush Adopted! |
Hi WHARF! Just wanted to send a quick message about the puppy "Rush" we got from you now named "Drake" He is doing wonderful and is such an amazing addition to our family. Our 2 yr old daughter just loves him, and they are often found playing tug-o-war, tag, or wrestling in the backyard. He is gettin so big but he is SO gentle with our girls. He's also really good with our 4 month old daughter as well. He is so smart, 100% house trained, has really good table manners (no begging and lays in his bed anytime someone has food) he walks great on the leash and gets along great with my parents 6 other dogs when we are at the farm. He has a little dog friend Lola that lives with us and he is just a delight. Very polite, learning to sit and let ppl approach him when they come into the house. He has a beautiful personality and we love him very much! Thank-you for giving us the oppurtunity to have such an amazing pet! Katie, Tim, Charli, Leyla and Drake Udell ~Kate~ |
Megan Adopted! |
Hi Tessa, it’s Lisa, I just wanted to pass on a note from Magma (Megan) that she wrote for your website. I wanted to share with everyone that I finally found my forever home. My foster parents (Lisa and Jose) just couldn’t refuse my charm ( I knew I played my puppy dog eyes right!!). Even though they changed my name from Megan to Magma, I still come when I’m called. I live on an acreage and can run around all day long. I have two horses that are my best friends and they have taught me to buck and rear (we also get to play tag when they are feeling up to it). I get to go for walks everyday and trail rides with my best friends. I just graduated from puppy school and the trainer told me that he thought I was one of the smartest dogs he has ever met. I’m still a little scared of car rides but my parents give me lots of praise when we do. I’m so happy and I want to give a big hug and thanks to Tessa and WHARF for giving me a chance and helping find my place in this world. I’m so grateful and hope that all my other foster brothers and sisters find their forever homes soon too! Lisa Rosales, RSW |
Shadow Adopted! |
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Shyla Adopted! |
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Toto Adopted! |
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Benji Adopted! |
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Fanny Adopted! |
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Smokey Adopted! |
Hi Tessa…here it goes…. DIEGO, formerly known as Smokey… what can I say about this soulful creature. It’s all in his eyes. That’s what drew me to him in his photo on the WHARF Rescue site and that is what keeps me believing in him. The first month or so with Diego definitely had its challenges and was both trying and stressful. There was some leg lifting in the house, uneasiness, anxiety, no manners, pacing, pacing and more pacing; BUT, I had to remember where and what he came from. His life before consisted of living outdoors in Kakisa Lake, Northwest Territories, tied to a 5 foot chain with only random feedings. He has scars on his face that are constant reminders to me of the life he had to fight for. Well, his fight is now over…Diego has moved into our hearts and is part of our family. He is a sweet, loving and affectionate dog. He does have his quirks: he will rub his whole body up against the house, trees, furniture and of course us. If you are at his level – who am I kidding – when he is on my daughter’s bed - he will nuzzle and rub his long nose and head right into hers and roll and roll until he almost falls off the bed. When he wants some attention he will either nudge you right in your armpit with his cold nose OR he will rest his head on your lap or in the middle of your chest and stares right up at you with those eyes. He has a best friend in our Pug – Sebastian – they get along wonderfully and you can often find them curled up together on one of the dog beds OR better yet, on my daughter’s bed. Diego has brought us so much laughter and happiness. I can’t express how it makes me feel to have given Diego a second chance at life – a better life than he once had. When I look at him curled up in a ball sleeping like an angel – so peaceful - or one look into those eyes - I know it was the right thing to do. Thank you to the teacher who decided that DIEGO’s life and the life of the 4 other dogs that were with him were worth saving. Thank you to WHARF for opening your heart and home for DIEGO and the 4 others - giving them a chance to live a life that they so deserve. I found this quote shortly after I rescued DIEGO… He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -unknown Elisa Irlam |
Indy Adopted! |
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Andy Adopted! |
Tessa, I believe that you delivered Andy to my friends and I thought I’d drop you a line to let you know how he’s doing. He is just LOVING his new life. There are many people in the house to love him and he has learned all sort of new things. He loves car rides, walks well on a leash and runs around his yard picking up apples that fall from the trees – they’re kind of like a ball, right? He is so excited when his people come home from work that he does a little dance up on his back feet. But his favorite place is cuddling on someone’s lap on the couch. He is absolutely loved and adored by all his people. Candace Enns |
Ariel Adopted! |
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Zac Adopted! |
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Tilly Adopted! |
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Uniqua Adopted! |
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Hendrix Adopted! |
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Chevy Adopted! |
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Nessie Adopted! |
I wanted to send you guys an update on the dog we got from your organization. We have named her Angel, but on your webpage she was called Nessie and the foster parent had named her Alley. She was the white Husky Lab mix. She gets along great with our lab Monty, they play all the time. She gets into things just like any other puppy would but she catches on quickly to the rules. Angel is very gentle around the kids and is teaching Monty to be more relaxed around people. I have been giving her wet dog food in the evening to try and fatten her up a bit which she downs quite eagerly. |
Willy Adopted! |
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Baxter Adopted! |
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Bobbles Adopted! |
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BenitoAdopted! |
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Todd Adopted! |
Hello good people of WHARF. I absolutely love being here on the farm. I follow my new brothers and sisters around and dig for gophers for many happy hours. The only trouble is that there are so many I scarcely know which way to run and which one to chase first. My new mom has me repeating several times a day that “I am not a herding dog” as I fancy myself one and try to round up the sheep. I also had to have a bath tonight as I found some very irresistible things to roll in and there was no way I was going to be allowed on the bed in that condition. My ability to distinguish colors needs a little work as I chase the orange kitty, even though I am discouraged from doing it, and am continually being reminded that the black and white striped kitty is not a very wise choice for chasing. I’m truly enjoying all of the food and get served eggs once a week. We get a small treat at bedtime too, so it is always fun to turn in for the night. After a long day of gopher chasing, I am more than ready for bed. Thank you so much for placing me with my new mom and dad, who couldn’t be happier that they have adopted me. I’ll write more later as I have to go and play with my new Kong ball. Todd |
Jenny Adopted! |
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Molly Adopted! |
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Duckie Adopted! |
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Cosmo Adopted! |
Hello Wharf! Cosmo, now known as "Daisy", is doing absolutely wonderful! She has fit into our family perfectly and we love her more everyday. Daisy has become best buds with our four year old, Addie. She is so gentle with both kids and always wants to be with them. She has also bonded really well with our lab, Milo. They snuggle, play & truly enjoy each others company. Daisy has recently learnt to swim, it took her a few times at the lake, but that tennis ball and racing Milo was enough motivation to get right in there. It could also be that our lakes are quite cold here in Hinton so it took some adjusting. She is the best mountain biking partner for my husband and her and I love our walks on the trails. Thank you Wharf for bringing together our wonderful daisy and our family!! The Grzywacz Family |
Ella Adopted! |
Just a little note to say hello from Ella. Today is the end of her first week in our home and and she was settled and relaxed in less than 5 minutes. She is loving every minute of her walks, long naps and hours of playing in the backyard. She has "come" and "sit" almost mastered in sign language and is working on "no" and "quiet". Her bark is big but she has no bite! She gets attention, pats and compliments from everyone she meets and walks and plays so well that most people don't even notice she only has 3 legs! She loves riding in the car, and is in northern BC enjoying her first holiday right now.So far she has been nose to nose with 2 horses and a bunch of pigs! She wants very badly to "play" with the ducks and chickens but is being strongly discouraged. In spite of being so badly abused and neglected in her previous home she is fun, loving, happy, loyal and affectionate. She is very grateful to the girls at WHARF for saving her life and giving her a second chance! The happy Marshall household! |
Gunther Adopted! |
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Sookie Adopted! |
Sookie has been at her new forever home for over a month now and is such a happy kitty. She is the princess of the house and loves to lay around looking pretty. She gets along so well with my other dog and cat and they have bonded really well. Her favorite things to do, besides looking beautiful, are coming for late night and morning cuddles in bed (while managing to push the dog out of the way and securing a prime spot for pets) and eating, eating, and more eating with a side of treats. She was quick to catch on to the word “treat” and what the blue bin means in our house. She also has the cutest little meow. I’m really happy to have found such a terrific little girl who fits so well into our house. Thank-you WHARF! Alyssa Moritz |
Lassie Adopted! |
Hi Ashley, She is doing wonderful. She has turned into this little cuddler. We sit on the couch and she is instantly on our laps. She is still quite tiny for her age. Not sure if she is growing slow or just a small cat. We love her very much and are so happy we decided to adopt her. I put the Christmas tree up over the weekend and she has already climbed it twice, I know I’m in for some trouble there...lol!!! Thank you for checking up on her...I hope her brothers are doing just as good!!! Michelle |
Helen Adopted! |
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Barney Adopted! |
Darby (formerly Barney) is fitting into his forever home very well. It is like he has been here for a long time and everyone has accepted him with open arms and hearts. He has settled comfortably into the routine of the house and happily spends his days playing, sleeping and eating treats. We’ve discovered that Darby is a bit health conscious as he loves to go out and spend time on the trampoline with the kids. His absolute favourite thing to do is to build himself a little “nest” under the covers when he goes to bed at night. Thank you for letting us bring Darby home and become a wonderful addition to our lives. Thank you so much for arranging for him to come to us so quickly. Kind regards, Linda |
Tasha Adopted! |
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Tyrone Adopted! |
hello WHARF, Just sending a update about Tyrone, We renamed him Guinness he has taken well to his new name and is such a great addition to the family. he is such a great puppy and he loves his new friends Oster and Felix(our two cats) Thank-you for everything Cheryl, Mark, Danica, Oster, Felix and Guinness :) |
Ruby Adopted! |
Good Morning Shelly & Dana, Well it’s been a week now since we brought Rhubie home so I wanted to touch base and give you an update on how things are going. Rhubie is adapting really well she is getting use to being in a kennel at bedtime, our first night home was definitely a challenge, strange place, new bed and a wicked storm in the air with lots of noise. She was awake every 2 hours from 10pm – 5am. Needless to say I was the one that got up with her and was quite tired on Saturday. We found out on Saturday at our vet appointment (she is now micro chipped) the we should keep the kennel where she can see us. So she now sleeps on my side of the bed facing me. She sleeps really well. She loves and adores her big sister Bayli (golden retriever 8 years old) they play all day long with each other. Rhubie loves chasing our lazy cats around the house, there seems to be a lot of hissing going on but no major issues. House-training is going good, she barks when she wants to go out. We had several accidents during the week (usually when it was raining out) but yesterday was the first day without any accidents – I think we are going forward on this house-training issue. Just as long as we know her “warning signs”. I have attached a picture of Rhubie and her big sister Bayli. Will write more as we have more to report… By for now, Angela & Brian |
Iommi Adopted! |
Hey Shelly Just thought I would give you an update on Iommi, now named Toby. He is such a wonderful pup. The first few days he was pretty quiet, not really sure about this new place but in the last week he has just become a funny and entertaining pup. He is growing like a bad weed and we expect to have quite the tall dog on our hands. He is starting to eat really well and putting on some weight. He has been hanging out in large crowds, small groups, with new dogs and with little kids and he is reacting in the best possible way. We are so please with him. He has been a great addition for our family. Thank you everyone at Warf for doing what you do. We especially appreciate all you did for Toby. Thank you so much. Krysta and Aaron Davis and Toby! |
Hook Adopted! |
Hey Shelly! It's been almost seven weeks since I've taken Hook home and he is just into everything! He's grown so much and is the very best dog I have ever seen despite his tendancy to want to eat and chew everything. No matter where we go, from our Cabin to our home in the city, he seems comfortable. He's only had a few accidents in the house (thank you so much for house training him) and he's a pleasure to take for his walks. He listens really well and he loves being up at our cabin where he has loads of room to run. He was afraid of the lake at first because of the waves, but he's been going in by himself up to his chest and has progressed in simple training with ease. He'll do anything for a good treat. He has loads of puppies and dogs to play with around my house, but his favorite has to be "Maggie" a little beagle that has just as much energy as he does. They playfight all the time when we let them, and I'm sure they could go on all day. He's very gentle and very excited to meet new people. He loves my family and sometimes it seems like I'm chopped liver because he's never that excited to see me, but then again, I'm just 'mom'. He also loves country music, because I leave CMT on for him when I leave the house or even when we're both sitting around doing nothing. He started whining in the car one day and we put on a Country Music channel and he quieted down and even went to sleep. So all in all Hook is awesome, and he's really starting to get in the habit of this learning thing. He also likes to steal your shoes, bring them to the front of you, just out of reach, while he fondly licks them. He's such a tease. I love him. Love, Alex and Hook |
Dora Adopted! |
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Ozzy Adopted! |
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Diago Adopted! |
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Cooper Adopted! |
Hello Shelly, Just thought I would touch base and let you know that Fenway aka Cooper is doing wonderful. He has had no accidents in the house and has adapted so well it is like he has been here forever. Indiana and he are still figuring out boundaries but that transition will take some time. We are off to the Okanagan on Sunday and the dogs will be coming with us so should be fun playing in the lake and exploring hiking trails. I can not thank you enough for bringing Fenway into our lives and being such a wonderful foster family and making those early first weeks such a success. Take care and we will send an update to the web site at wharf when we get back from holidays. Enjoy the summer with your family and friends. We will keep in touch. Dionne |
Alicia Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Alicia's new home! |
Daisy Adopted! |
Good morning, my name is Connie Kreutzer I adopted a Dog from the Wharf Society in Early July of this year. I adopted a Yellow Lab named Daisy. I would love to tell you she has settled in wonderfully. She is so loving, and everyone that knows her calls her a sports model. She loves her walks off lease, thank you so much for this wonderful friend. Have a Merry Christmas. |
Owl Adopted! |
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Juno Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Juno's new home! |
Boo Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Boo's new home! |
Sully Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Sully's new home! |
SissyAdopted! |
Waiting for an update from Sissy's new home! |
Holly Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Holly's new home! |
Sparrow Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Sparrow's new home! |
Finch Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Finch's new home! |
Wyatt Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Wyatt's new home! |
Brody Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Brody's new home! |
Digger Adopted! |
Hello Dana! We are really enjoying Digger! He was a litlle timid at first but we are now getting to know his great personality! Digger seems be enjoying the city life! Thankyou very much! Sent from Anna! |
Ming Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Ming's new home! |
Pamela Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Pamela's new home! |
Scarlett Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Scarlett's new home! |
Ling Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Ling's new home! |
Cleo Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Cleo's new home! |
Sage Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Sage's new home! |
Taz Adopted! |
Well it has been over a month now and I love my forever home. This is one of my new brothers Tommy, in the background and I also have another brother Sarge (a pom) and Pebbles a blue heeler. The surgery on my leg has healed up very well and the hair is quickly growing back in, but I did have to go back in a get restitched on my tummy from the other surgery - not sure what they did but I am not as "frisky" as I use to be. I have lots of room to run and play with my adopted siblings and I am even getting use to the horses in the pasture. My new home has ramps and an elevator so I do not have climb any stairs unless I want to, which I have attempted and I am proud to say I was successful. I love cuddling on the couch and curling up with my family in the bed at nighttime. I quickly learned when it is "treat" time and I quietly stand in line waiting for my turn. I would like to say thanks to WHARF for taking me in and taking such great care of me and giving me this great second chance. To my previous "owner", although I won't forgive you for how you took care me, this misfortunate gave me a great new future with my new forever family. PS - I heard my family talking, you know the "two legged ones" and they will be sending in a donation to show their support for all the great things WHARF is doing. Note from Family Taz has been with us for over a month now and he quickly made himself at home. The other two poms are both 8 years old and not really up for playing, but Pebbles (blue heeler) and Taz sure have alot of fun together. He is pretty much house broken now and enjoys playing with his toy "squeakers". There is nothing that this three legged dog won't try to do - he runs like the wind, has made it up the front stairs at least once even though we have a wheelchair ramp, he loves going for car rides and even likes being picked up and cuddled which includes millions of kisses. He is a great addition to our family, thanks from the Logie's for doing what you do. Miles & Dawn |
Sussex Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Sussex's new home! |
Dixie Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Dixie's new home! |
Hazel Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Hazel's new home! |
Uhura Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Uhura's new home! |
Luke Adopted! |
Luke is doing well. He loves his doggy brothers and sister and is finally comfortable enough to come to us for pets and cuddles. He now greets people when they drive in the yard and will even approach a chosen few. Luke loves to go on walks with us and enjoys being wherever the family is. Thank you Wharf for giving this boy a second and third chance, he is well worth it. |
Fuel Adopted! |
Just a quick note on Fuel – he’s wonderful! Our dog had a couple of issues with him on the weekend (for no apparent reason), but I reminded him who’s boss – me not him! They’re playing together again, so that’s good to see. And Fuel loves to go down to the river’s edge or in the pond next to us so he’s constantly wet! He’s learning to sit quicker on command and we’re working on “come” as he doesn’t always obey. He also sleeps in our bedroom on the floor and used the dog bed for the first time last night. He didn’t seem to like it before – strange! I hope things continue on a positive path for him, otherwise someone else might have to find a new home! Denita Tookey |
Jersey Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Jersey's new home! |
Maggie Adopted! |
Hi Ashley, just updating you on "Maggie" (now known as "Nyx"). She's doing great and we love her to death. She's a total character and keeps us very entertained. She is so loving and social, and absolutely hilarious! Ever seen a cat chase its own tail? She is very enthusiastic about her toys; anything with feathers is her favorite (evidenced by the bits of feathers and fluff all over our house). Thank you so much for all the great work you do, and making this adoption possible! Andrea |
Faith Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Faith's new home! |
Joanie Adopted! |
Hi Tessa! We are in love with "Charlee", She is an awesome little girl...She gets along very well with Chico, and our 2 cats. She has gone for walks..visited friends...has been camping at my parents farm, She is happy to do whatever you ask...but really loves to be on your lap,or lay cuddled up to us in bed. Needless to say she is getting spoiled!!! We definitely can not imagine life without her,and we have only had her for 10 days.....Thank you sooo much for letting us adopt her, (pretty sure that she thanks you too!) Jody & Kelly!!! |
Angus Adopted! |
Angus is doing very well. The family, husband and kids, are overjoyed with him. I am not an animal lover but Angus has such a good disposition and is so well mannered it is hard not to like him. He has had very few accidents in the house (they were our fault for not listening to his cues.) He has travelled to the lake with us several times and seems to love it out there. The kids spend a lot of time with him. We will keep you posted, Thank you again. Sabine |
Nixon Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Nixon's new home! |
Charlene Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Charlene's new home! |
Rory Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Rory's new home! |
Zoe Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Zoe's new home! |
Lena Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Lena's new home! |
Jamjam Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Jamjams new home! |
Amy Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Amy's new home! |
Raya Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Raya's new home! |
Hale-Bopp Adopted! |
Hi Jessica, I adopted Hale-Bopp in June for my dad. Just wanted to let you know that she is doing great! Her name is now "Loquita" and she is just that... a crazy little girl! She loves to cuddle, play fetch with my dad and chase flies around the house. This past weekend, she met my dog for the first time and they instantly got along. They would play non stop all day and then nap together! Thanks so much for having such a wonderful organization that saved little Loquita for us! Michelle |
Kimmy Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Kimmy's new home! |
Phoebe Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Phoebe's new home! |
Whiskey Adopted! |
We found our wonderful dog Whiskers thanks to a posting on Kijiji. Our foster mom/sponsor Tessa did a fantastic job connecting us. Whiskers truly is an amazing dog and companion. Whiskers was adopted by my mother (Jo-Ann Thomsen) and lives on our family farm. He enjoys the freedom of farm life and loves chasing all the birds. He is very good with all the farm cats and listens like a pro. He's not a big fan of the colder days, but let's be honest, who really is? Whiskers LOVES affection, he tries to curl up into a little ball on your lap. He love children, truly I've never met a dog better with kids. 2 months prior to adopting Whiskers my father passed away, Whiskers truly understands mom's grieve and has cheered her up time and time again. We love Whiskers and would like to send a heartfelt Thanks for all the care and love that he received in your care. We are so Thankful for all that you do! Sarah Gillis |
Flash Gordon Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Flash Gordon's new home! |
Launch Pad Adopted! |
Although 'Launch Pad' couldn't suit this little guy more (really!), we decided to re-name him Stuart, meaning "guard of the house!" Now that he's adjusted to his forever home he lets his personality shine! He's the most rambunctious stinker I have ever seen, running from one end of the house to the other, up and down the cat tree, chirping the whole time. :)) Our 1 year old tuxedo cat, Mittens, has already made best friends with Stuart. They are always together, whether he is pulling her tail, or tackling her when she least expects it! She doesn't mind though, she just sits on him in turn. I have caught them cuddling, when Mittens doesn't know I'm watching! Stuart's favorite time of day is mealtime, he is the fastest eater I have ever seen. :)) He went to the vet this weekend and he is in perfect health and he doubled in weight. Stuart and Mittens both thank you for taking such good care of him. Mittens thanks you for her new playmate as well :) |
Apollo Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Apollo's new home! |
Shayla Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Shayla's new home! |
Bonny Adopted! |
Hi Keltiesha Thank you for forwarding the vaccination and spay papers; my apology for being so slow to write back. Just to give you a quick update, your little "Bonnie" is our little "Shibu". She has been a constant source of joy in our lives and a pain in the butt in our Ming's life (our 7 year old Shih'ztu). Shibu loves to run (no, NEEDS to run) non-stop and thankfully, we have a very large yard for her to do that. She has her landing spots where she jumps onto; such as the top of the turtle sandbox, on top of the storage box, etc., and bellows to the world that she's arrived. She does laps around the yard for hours, stopping only briefly to antagonize Ming into action or scare the dickens out of a passerby with her high pitched bark. We don't need to worry about anyone sneaking up on us - she is definately an alarm system. Her only downfall is that she's a chewer... anything and everything seems to be fair game (still working on breaking that habit). I've attached a couple of pictures for you ... she has that "I just crawled out of bed look". Quite the little personality, and we're so very happy to have her. Thanks again, keep up the good work... and Merry Christmas to you and yours! Annamarie Petzold |
Astro Girl Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Astro Girl's new home! |
Tellulah Adopted! |
Hey it's Brooke just e-mailing to let you know that Tellula is doing great. She fit in right away, everyone loves her she is definitely getting comfortable. She gets to go hiking right across the road and to the dog park shes having lots of fun. |
Petal Adopted! |
It's me Petal and I was just diagnosed with conjested heart failure. I have now been moved to my permanent foster home where I can live my life out comfortably. If you would like to make a donation towards my medication please contact WHARF, they would very much appreciate it!! |
Roxy Adopted! |
hey Its Adam, i adapted Roxy or Sami now a few monthes ago.... She's doning great, I love her soo much she means everything to me. I can't thank you enough for letting me take her home. Shes growing fast and put on a lot of wieght i think she going to be a fairly big dog. She's house trained and knows lots of tricks already. I never would have a dog i love so much if it wasn't for WHARF and I encourage you guys to continue doing what your doing and keep up the good work. Thank you soo much Adam Gilbert |
Lucie Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Lucie's new home! |
Bernard Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Bernard's new home! |
Drake Adopted! |
Hello, I am writing to update on our status with "Drake", his is on the adopted list and I thought I would share our story. We adopted "Drake" last June and decided to rename him "Jake", it seemed like a better fit. He was 7 months old at the time and was a little ball of energy. He warmed right up to us and after a lot of patience, some frustrating times, obedience training and doggy day care, he has grown up quite a bit! He gets along with every animal and person that he has met so far. Jake has very good nature about him and has fit into our family very nicely. Thanks to WHARF for providing such a wonderful service. Lyndsey, Ryan and Jake |
Jenna Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Jenna's new home! |
Oscar Adopted! |
"Before I adopted Oscar, I was a total kitten snob. I had brought every cat into my home as a small baby, and I didn't think I could ever bond as much with an adult cat as I could with a kitten. I didn't think I could love them as much. I had recently lost a CRF kitty, that I had for 15 years, and my heart was broken and my life felt really empty without a needy cat to take care of. I stumbled upon this picture of Oscar, while searching for a kitten...and I just couldn't get his eyes out of my head. It took me 3 weeks of going back to look at his frightened little face, until I decided that even if "I would never love him the same", this little guy needed some help. Bringing Oscar into my home has changed both of our lives more than I could ever say. I have watched him learn to play, learn to feel safe, learn to trust, and love and find a voice. And learn to hold his head up high! He is the kindest, most gentle, sweet, genuine little creature I have ever known. His ability to forgive humans for the pain they caused him, brightens my heart. Ashley and Tessa...I know you saved him literally minutes from being euthanized...I hope you know what a tremendous gift that was for us both. And what an inspiration he has been. Please, anyone reading this, if you have ever had a doubt about adopting a grown up kitty, know that it is SO heart filling and rewarding, and THEY NEED YOU!!!!" I hope that wasnt too long...sorry it took forever...bawling my eyes out, watch Osc sleeping so happy beside me<3 Seriously...thank you both from the bottom of my heart<3 xoxo Sarai |
Tegan Adopted! |
Hi Dana and Tessa Just dropping a line to let you know, what you already knew, that Tegan is a delightful little girl. She certainly is full of energy goes all out, then disappears only to be found having a nap.. She has adapted very well to our household and has on the whole been really well behaved. We certainly have some training to do but she is smart and tries so hard to please. Her new older sister, Lacey, is very patient and good with her. Lacey lies there while Tegan runs and jumps on her, then leaps away. Tegan steals balls out of her mouth and Lacey follows her around until Tegan loses interest and drops it. Bottom line, they play well now and I am sure will continue to do so. We are very happy to have Tegan - she is so cute.. Will be posting her on my website soon. Thank you so much for your time and commitment to these little souls. Rae E. Roulston RR Acres |
Jimmy Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Jimmy's new home! |
Blossom Adopted! |
Hello Just letting you know.. Blossom is doing fantastic at her new home. She is enjoying her wonderful runs down by the river as well as her agility runs through the forest and trick teaching sessions. She loves to go shopping for WEbkinz from her owners’ bedroom stash…dog toys are apparently just not so interesting. Blossom has learned how to sleep outdoors in her dog house but still likes to get up at the crack of dawn to come inside! All in all she is part of our family…even KitKat our cat seems to like her! Geff McAteer |
Hitch Adopted! |
Hi! We adopted Hitch a few weeks back. We had a bit of a rocky start - I think he may have been mistreated and he was quite scared and unsure of us. With a bit of patience and lots of love (especially from 3 little girls) Hitch has settled right in and become a part of the family. We LOVE him. He is such an affectionate, loving dog. Thank you so much for bringing this pup into our lives! Trish, Darcy, Paige, Megan and Sara Atkinson |
Duke Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Duke's new home! |
Bailey Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Bailey's new home! |
Captain Butch Flowers Adopted! |
Hi Wharf Rescue, First I would like to say sorry for taking so long to do this update on Butch. It has been about a year since we adopted "Captian Butch Flowers" into our home. At first when we got him he was skinny and clumsy. It was very funny watching him run around the yard. We spent many weeks walking him to get him acquainted with his surroundings. Our old dog Bently was not impressed with the new arrival but slowly they somewhat adjusted to each other. After a few months we had to put our old dog Bently down because of health issues. We also have an inside dog (Yorkie) call Yoshie. Both him and Butch respect each other for lack of a better word. I expect the spring will bring them closer together. Butch has become very outgoing and seems to love his new home. He is very affectionate and loves attention. Butch has become very good at protecting our yard but only chases animals that could harm us. He seems to leave the rabbits alone for the most part but when we have larger animals like bears he is all over it. Butch is very gentle with our grandson and our friends. He will come sit next to you for attention and is always happy to see us. We are very happy with Butch. Butch is our second dog that we have adopted from WHARF. Bently was the first. We are happy to have found another great dog through your society. We know that in future if we plan to get another dog we will be contacting you to help us again. Butch is a happy healthy and loyal dog. Thanks for helping us find him. Cathy |
Tina Adopted! |
Hi, I just wanted to let you guys know that Tina is doing great. She is now Casey. She is a very smart pup and is learning very quickly. She loves it outside, going for long walks, playing fetch and playing with the kids. She so badly wants to be friends with the cat, but the cat is not thinking that this is a great idea. Thank you WHARF for rescuing these puppies. She has filled in a void that was missing in our home. The Berger's |
Roger Adopted! |
Hi Tessa! I just wanted to say hello and that I am really enjoying my new home! My leg has healed very well it hasn't really bothered me much which is good because my new Mom and Dad they take me for lots of walks, sometimes even with roller blades so I get to run run run! I have a sister corgi here to play with, she is kind of bossy and we fought for a while at first but now I know if I give her my treats she lets me sleep beside her! I've made lots of new friends and have so much fun everyday...and none of this would be possible without you! Thank you so much from my whole family! Basil (Formerly Roger) |
Duchess Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Duchess's new home! |
Benny Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Benny's new home! |
Timmy Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Timmy's new home! |
Brittany Adopted! |
Hi, I thought I would send you a quick update email about Brittney (the Australian Shepherd Collie cross - we adopted her April 15th in Edmonton). We changed her name to Millicent, Millie for short, and she is doing great, but growing too fast! We love her so much, she is such a great dog, and so smart too! She has caught on to doing her job outside so quickly, and has learned three tricks already! Plus she and her big sister Kelsey (Border Collie) get along fabulously, she loves watching and learning from her, it's too cute! We are feeding her Orijen puppy dog food (which won best dog food in Canada this year), her stitches came out fine, and she recovered very well from her surgery, she also has an appointment set for May 15th for her next set of shots. I am attaching a few pictures of her with us for you all to see. Feel free to share the pics with her previous foster mom, and anyone else who may want to see them. |
Tikka Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Tikka's new home! |
Lulu Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Lulu's new home! |
Callie Adopted! |
Hi! I adopted Callie back in April and have been meaning to send you an update ever since. Time flies! Callie is doing just awesome! When I adopted her you told me that she was "crazy affectionate" and that is the perfect description. I know its probably not exactly what you meant but she is incredibly affectionate and a little bit crazy too! She absolutely loves to snuggle in my neck and give hugs and kisses! As soon as my alarm goes off in the morning she is on my chest or back trying her best to kiss my nose, I no longer need the snooze button! She loved me straight away but it did take her a few weeks to warm up to her "brother" Jasper (my other cat who is about the same age as Callie). I had to keep them in seperate rooms for almost three weeks when i wasn't home because they were constantly fighting. Well, Jasper was trying to play and Callie was hissing and scratching! It took her awhile to understand the concept of "play fight" but thankfully she came around and now they are the best of friends. They are never far apart and Callie will even share her favorite mouse toy. The first time I brought out this grey mouse on an elastic string toy she had it in her mouth before I could blink and there was no getting within two feet of her. The teeth and claws were out and the mouse was destroyed within ten minutes. Now her favorite toy usually lasts weeks and I can't remember the last time she hissed or growled at anything. It may have taken a month or two but I think she's finally realized she is only going to be loved from now on! Thank you so much for helping Callie and so many others find their forever homes! Jodi Prediger |
Isys Adopted! |
Maurice and I thought you might like an update about Isys. Shortly > after we adopted Isys, we moved to Ontario. We travelled across the > country by car and truck. Isys loved to sit in the front seat of the > truck with Maurice! It was a real adventure sleeping in new hotel > rooms each night, but Isys was able to locate the bed very quickly and > settled well! She continues to have her blood work checked every six > months because she is hypothyroid, and takes her pills well twice a > day. She weighs 150 pounds and enjoys her daily activity with her > "brother" and in the fenced back yard (lots and lots of room)! Both > she and Tuborg (our other Great Dane) have multiple doggie beds > throughout the house, but they probably aren't required because they > both sleep on couches too! > Heather and Maurice |
Casper Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Casper's new home! |
Felix Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Felix's new home! |
Cody Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Cody's new home! |
Lorraine Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Lorraine's new home! |
Carbon Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Carbon's new home! |
Heffner Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Heffner's new home! |
Charlotte Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Charlotte's new home! |
Lucas Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Lucas' new home! |
Shirley Adopted! |
Hey we adopted Shirley about five or six months ago and everything is going super. She has sprouted into a big girl, she loves to play with all her toys and likes the kennel most of the time ( unless she is on a time out, in which case she throws a temper tantrum and tosses everything she can out of the kennel) she loves her training classes where she gets to hang with all her buds. She is very rambunctious and excitable when going to the park to play fetch. Her mom and Dad love her lots and our little family would not be right without her. |
Lucian Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Lucian's new home! |
Leroy Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Leroy's new home! |
Orson Adopted! |
Hi Everyone! We wanted to give you a quick update on our puppy. We adopted Gibson (previously known as Orson) just over a month ago. He has been such a great new addition to our family, and continues to amaze us with his ability to learn new things in such a short amount of time. To date he can shake a paw, high-5, and ring a bell by the door when he wants to go outside. Gibson will start puppy school in two weeks, and we are both very excited to see how much he will learn. Our little puppy is so incredibly affectionate and LOVES to be around people. He has made many new friends during our walks around the neighborhood, and is very popular with everyone he meets. Gibson loves to be outside, and surprisingly enjoys playing in the snow, no matter how deep! He is a very confidant puppy, and we are looking forward to having him as a part of our family for many years to come. Thank you so much WHARF for taking such good care of Gibson before he found his forever home! Mark, Stefanie and Gibson |
Lola Adopted! |
Hi everyone!! Just a quick note before I nap with my new best friend. My new name is Roo and thats my big sister Chase. I am growing like a bad weed and am giving Chase a real run for her money. Chase thinks shes the big dog but we all know who the real "big dog" is......lol. Mom and Dad are real proud of what a good girl I am, I sleep in my kennel without so much as a peep (big girls dont cry), I let them know when I need to go outside for "personal" issues and am exteremely cuddly. Thank you so much Wharfrescue for taking care of me before I got to my forever home!!!! Love Roo, Chase, Mom & Dad |
Natasha Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Natasha's new home! |
Michael Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Michael's new home! |
Judith Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Judith's new home! |
Millie Adopted! |
Adopted Millie a year ago now, female rottie. She is doing awesome and has gained some size. She now wieghs 110lbs and is very very happy. She has never spent another night outside or away from her bed. She gets her play time everyday and loves being outside walking and running free, but also loves being on a leash. She just had her yearly check up and is healthy and strong. She also gets a spa day every 3 mnths. Thanks so much for letting us have her as she is loved very very much. |
Hanna Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Hanna's new home! |
Sadie Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Sadie's new home! |
Harold Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Harold's new home! |
Jed Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Jed's new home! |
Ava Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Ava's new home! |
Bubba Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Bubba's new home! |
Deisel Adopted! |
Hi Kelly! Just wanted to update you, ALL IS FANTASTIC!! We love this big galoot and I think he's really happy too. We're coming to the center tomorrow night and I'll bring him for a ride because I think Rox wants to meet him and you can re connect if you want. I had him outside last night - we went to feed horses and he went nose to nose with them and said hello, it was cute. He got wound up and was trying to play with me he was jumping and running it was great. Hope to see you tomorrow, Thank you thank you thank you for this wonderful boy! we absolutely love him. He's adjusted well, all the other dogs are cool with him and Casey is tickled. He slept with her most of last night (actually she slept on the floor part of the time because she said hi snoring was so loud! but she loved it) This morning he crawled up with me and Gary and pushed Gary on the floor. We are hooked! He's had his breakfast and meds already and I'm typing with one hand because he's leaning on the other one. He's family. I'll keep you updated thanks again |
Scottie Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Scottie's new home! |
Steve Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Steve's new home! |
Charlie Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Charlie's new home! |
Jube Jube Adopted! |
Good morning, We are delighted with Jube Jube and we are officially adopting her. It took a while for her to come out from under the bed, but she finally did during Kim Yu-na's skating performance at the Olympics. Now Jube Jube seems quite happy in her new surroundings. Can you please e-mail us Jube Jube's short bio. We didn't make a copy and now it's off the computer. Congatulations for all the work you do for the animals. You deserve a medal. Regards, Nicole Jobin Patrick Slinn |
Wesley Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Wesley's new home! |
Didi Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Didi's new home! |
Pickles Adopted! |
Hi WHARF! Just wanted to send an update on Pickles. She has adapted very quickly to our little family here...And fits in perfectly! As soon as she came home I put on her new collar with her name tag and she loved it, I cant take it off without her causing a fuss. She plays well with my dog Zerena but watching the fish and snake in their tanks is her favortie way to pass the time. I also learned that if given the chance she will chew holes in any innocent loaf of bread...We are working on keeping off the counters so the bread will be safe once again. She loves to talk and will be the first to let me know when her food dish is empty. I attatched a few pictures of Pickles in her new home :) I would like to thank Ashley and the whole WHARF team for the work they do, Keep up the great work! Thanks, Kelsey (human), Zerena (dog), Lexxi (snake), Merlin (rabbit) and the newest addition Pickles the kitten! |
Cally Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Cally's new home! |
Cloe Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Cloe's new home! |
Kevin Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Kevin's new home! |
Hershey Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Hershey's new home! |
Olive Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Olive's new home! |
Fentin Adopted! |
Dear Ashley It was a joy spending time with you Fenton/Maxwell is a terrier which spells BAD BOY He has no fear Just like a cat he will cuddle when he wants to We are trying to MODIFY his terrierness and not ALWAYS get him his way after all he lives with 7 welbehaved quiet dogs and 5 lovely cats As I am writing this the two pounder pup is growlling and chasing 3 dogs!!!Really He'll never be a toy poodlle that's for sure He is now potty trained sleeps all night, he is a fussy eater and he is a cuddlebug (on HIS terms) and is exactly what we want and DESERVE!! Thanks again Ashley If I have a donation we'll meet same place same time and share a sandwich Kind regards Lena |
Luna Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Luna's new home! |
Malorie Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Malorie's new home! |
Lucy Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Lucy's new home! |
Marla Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Marla's new home! |
Rodney Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Rodney's new home! |
EthanAdopted! |
Hi Ashley, Just wanted to let you know that Oliver (or the cat formerly known as Ethan) is doing great and has settled in nicely! He and our dog Julie are getting along well as you can see in the pictures and he has made himself quite at home. The picture of the two of them was taken with just over a day of being together. Oliver is still a bit wary of our toddler but that's understandable. She chases him wanting to hug and kiss him and says "kitty!" and "MEOW!" all day long. I know she's excited to have a cat in the house. Oliver has actually been very good with our 7 month old son...very gentle. He was also very good when I trimmed his nails...no big deal. Thanks again for fostering Oliver and organizing all the paperwork and his vet visits! It was great meeting you and we think that WHARF is a perfect foundation to adopt a pet from! Melissa Rodrigues |
Sahara Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Sahara's new home! |
Jessie Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Jessie's new home! |
Cona Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Cona's new home! |
Dixon Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Dixon's new home! |
Kasey Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Kasey's new home! |
Verna Adopted! |
Hi Ashley: I have been meaning to send you an email for awhile, but guess we get busy eh. I have had some photos scanned that I took with my regular old camera and want to send some so you can see how happy Verna & Lester look in their new home. However, I will purchase a digital camera sometime in the new year and will take more pictures. In the meantime these are for your viewing pleasure. They are doing so well and probably have gained weight since these photos. Anyway,for now I hope you and Tessa have a wonderful holiday season, the web site is great, and I admire you both so much for all the work you are doing. Believe you me ,I understand it well as I took in so many animals over the years and know what it is all about. I will contact you in the new year, all the best. Verna and Lester say 'Merry Christmas' Til next time, Gwenn Barker |
Lester Adopted! |
Hi Ashley: I have been meaning to send you an email for awhile, but guess we get busy eh. I have had some photos scanned that I took with my regular old camera and want to send some so you can see how happy Verna & Lester look in their new home. However, I will purchase a digital camera sometime in the new year and will take more pictures. In the meantime these are for your viewing pleasure. They are doing so well and probably have gained weight since these photos. Anyway,for now I hope you and Tessa have a wonderful holiday season, the web site is great, and I admire you both so much for all the work you are doing. Believe you me ,I understand it well as I took in so many animals over the years and know what it is all about. I will contact you in the new year, all the best. Verna and Lester say 'Merry Christmas' Til next time, Gwenn Barker |
Lexi Adopted! |
Hello to all at Wharf, Just sending a little note about the newest member of our family, Lexi. In the beginning we were a foster family to Lexi, Orla and Bonnie. We had a ton of fun having 3 busy but sweet little puppies in our home. It was quite an adventure. Bonnie and Orla were adopted after only a few weeks, but Lexi wasn't. We thought the right family was out there, we just had to find them. Then we got an inquiry about her. We were all happy and sad that she would finally have a furever home, as it had been 3 months since she had come to stay with us. Her new family was lovely and they really wanted her. When she went to her new home we all cried to see her go. We were going to miss her terribly. Well as it turns out Lexi missed us too. Her new family was good to her and tried very hard to make her feel welcome, but she was very sad and cried all the time. I guess Lexi had already chosen her family and it was us. We were so happy to have her back. She was happy too. She ran in with kisses and snuggles for everyone. We now have a very full house, people and puppies everywhere. And we wouldn't have it any other way. Thank you Wharf for helping us to complete our family. Love all The Brydges Chris, Stacey, Sarah, Matt, Becca, Jack, Maya & Lexi |
Arizona Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Arizona's new home! |
Greg Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Greg's new home! |
Rogue Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Rogue's new home! |
Sammy Adopted! |
Sammy has changed my life! What a wonderful dog!! She did get an abscess between her eyes and had to have a mini surgery 6 weeks after I got her, but that has been the only health problems she has had. She has completely come out of her shell; used to be so shy, and was so scared of everything, even of being outside. But now she loves going outside and to the dog park…..I wish I could take her more! Thanks so much for what you do, Sammy has really been a blessing to my life. Take care, Krista Kolke |
Tahoe Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Tahoe's new home! |
Kinder Adopted! |
Hi Ashley, My apologies for the lengthy delay in posting an update on Kinder, I was without a computer for a while. Kinder has settled in wonderfully. She was quite skiddish for the first 3 weeks, but soon put that behind her and now owns the roost! She's very entertaining, and always keeping us in smiles and giggles. She's already doubled in size, up to 5.5lbs @ the time of her last vaccine and still growing. I no longer need my alarm clock, @ 3:15 a.m. every morning, she doesn't quite understand days off yet, she jumps on the bed and plumps herself down right across my neck, settling in for the last 15 minute snooze. Thank you very much for doing what you do (with all the critters), you've definately helped add joy and "fur" loves to our family. Take care, perhaps we will be in touch in the future, when I can add another fur baby to our home. Best regards, Shelagh |
Jake Adopted! |
Hello, We adopted Jake just over two weeks ago. Everyday he's gotten better and better. He's adjusted well to our other dog and his new surroundings. He is an awsome dog that is continuing to grow in more ways than one. My wife and I are very grateful to have him in our family. We want to thank WHARF and all the people that organize and support this awsome adoption program. Also we would like to thank Ashley who initially took care of Jake untill we found him. She does a great job in caring for the animals up for adoption. It's nice to know people like her are out there caring for animals that just need a good home and love. Thanks again! Jordan and Kim Keith |
Nitro Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Nitro's new home! |
Shelby Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Shelby's new home! |
Jethrow Adopted! |
My name is Rocky, but mom calls me Pork Chop since I eat all of the time. Thanks to WHARF, I have a mom, a dad, a brother, a gramma and a grampa. Mom works from home so I sleep beside her computer and supervise her. Dad likes to wrestle with me and thinks I should be in Cirque du Soleil. My brother Chase is really cool. We eat together and sleep together and mostly play. He’s a puppy so I think I must be a puppy too? My favorite day is Sunday. That’s the day we usually go for a nice long car ride in the country. Sometimes we stop at Gramma and Grampa’s for a visit and some treats. Thanks WHARF – for finding me a family. |
MadelinAdopted! |
Hello everyone, I just wanted to let you know the joy that our little white baby kitten has brought into our lives! She is such a blast to be around and my other male cat trogdor loves her to pieces. He has even picked her up by the scruff and carried her around Like a mommy cat does! He will even grab bits of food in his mouth and bring it to her! They are so cute together and she definitely keeps us on our toes! Thank you for our little treasure! |
Shilo Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Shilo's new home! |
Wrangler Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Wrangler's new home! |
Wendel Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Wendel's new home! |
Autumn Adopted! |
Just wanted to let you know that Autumn is settling in really well. She is very sweet, and very high energy and playful so far as she is still so young. She adores my cat Snowball and surprisingly the hissing only lasted one night. She is a little skiddish/shy around me when I approach her but when she settles down at night she comes for cuddles and purrrs like a motorboat. She is a delight to have! A real sweetheart. Thank you so much for caring for her and bringing her into my life. |
Ellen Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Ellen's new home! |
Obie Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Obie's new home! |
Matilda Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Matilda's new home! |
Julia Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Julia's new home! |
Hunter Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Hunter's new home! |
Finnley Adopted! |
Hi Ashley, Sorry for the delay in getting back to you! I guess that the holidays, new house and new year have kept Brett and I busier than we expected. Of course, having a new dog in the house seems to occupy a bit of time too.... Anyway, Huck (short for Huckleberry, and formerly known as Finnley) has settled in well with us. As I type, he's laying stretched out beside my chair and having a idle chew at his rawhide when he feels like it. He is an incredibly calm and easygoing dog, and has charmed all of our friends and neighbours who have met him so far. He has been on a few play dates with my mom's/brother's/aunt's dogs, and has quickly settled in as the top dog of the bunch. Once we get him through a bit of obedience training, he'll be all set to tear around the dog park this spring! Thanks again to WHARF for rescuing and fostering Huck until we were able to bring him into our family. Jeff (and Brett, and Huck) |
Jack Adopted! |
Just to let u no jack is doing great spoiled rotten still goes in circles lol. thanks again Dana |
Charlie Adopted! |
Hi, Charlie has settled in nicely. His grumpiness, that seems to be the consequence of his poor eyesight, is gone for the most part; it only surfaces occasionally, when he feels insecure. He doesn?t seem to be able to follow any movement beyond 3 or 4 feet, so because of his poor vision, he relies heavily on his sense of hearing and excellent memory. New sounds still frighten him, but as soon as he realizes they are not a threat to him, he does not go into a panic mood anymore. The only sound he seemed to be comfortable about was car engine, but here in the country far away from the city bustle, these sounds are not heard often. The first few days he walked around the house with his tail securely curled around my ankle, but now that he has become more confident he doesn?t need my assurance anymore, and when he is especially happy this old boy even races around the house. Charlie is full of wonderful surprises. He slept in my bed the very first night he moved in, and we became best buddies on his second day here. I want to thank his previous owners for treating him so well and building his trust in humans. He also switched to wet food instantly. I keep a bag of dry food just in case he rejects wet food, but the bag has been sitting forlornly in the pantry since the day I bought it. He lives for cuddles, and his favorite times are early morning and bed time when he gets all the cuddles he wants. Oh, and he loves being brushed; he will purr and turn his head to make sure I don?t miss any spots that need a scratch. He loves to lounge on my bed, so it seems he will need a deck lounger of his own next summer. He also likes to sit by the window and follow the movement of spruce tree branches swaying in the wind, but he doesn?t seem to notice the chickadees in the nearby feeder. Of course, his favourite spot is my lap, but when the sun tickles his whiskers this leisure loving boy jumps off his woolen pillow and boogies down the stairs and into the garden where he sniffs the trees, checks the veggie garden, rounds the outbuildings, and finally settles down in front of a particular juniper shrub and listens to the rustle of the needles and leaves. When asked if he wants to go inside, he grumbles ?no?, and stays rooted to the spot. After a while, when he decides he must have heard all the sounds there are, he marches back into the house, eats his snack and goes to bed. We are still working on his ?speech?. I am trying to get more positive answers than grumbles to my questions, but I?m beginning to think he just has a deep voice. Maybe I?ll teach him some bass-baritone arias from one of Wagner?s operas. Marjeta |
Goatie Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Goatie's new home! |
Bonnie Adopted! |
We renamed Bonnie. Her new name is Melina and she knows her name. The housetraining is coming along and she and our chiuhuahua are best friends. Its so funny to see them playing! We love her so much already and we take her to school with us in the morning so she can play with the kids in the school yard so is getting used to the car. Monday is fine. Just let me know where and when. Donna Hi Girls I just wanted to touch base with you and show you what a big baby our Melina has turned into!! I was so impressed with what you girls do that we have decided to become a foster family for the Edmonton Humane Society. Melina LOVES the babies and is so gentle with them. They will climb all over her and she loves it. She is just the best dog. We love her more everyday and she is a super watch dog when we need her to be. I would be curious to see if she remembers her foster Mommies, and would like to come see you at Ashley's some time. Here are some pictures of our gorgeous girl: |
Booker Adopted! |
Hi There, I just wanted to say that Booker (we renamed him Anakin) is doing great. After an interesting first couple of days being very timid and hiding in obscure places, we would search the house high and low but he was so quiet and black he would get lost in the shadows, he's settled in nicely. He's now master of the house and enjoys getting up to mischief like jumping on our heads in the morning to wake us up!!! He loves chasing the laser dot, watching snowboarding movies and cuddles. We love him so much and are forever grateful that WHARF took care of him and nurtured him until he came into our lives. Thank you so much, Lizzie Bonis |
Noela Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Noela's new home! |
Elsie Adopted! |
Hi WHARF, We are very happy with our new puppy, she has grown up fast and has changed a lot. She gets along very well with our other dog Taro (we weren't sure if he would like her) it took awhile but they are best friends now! We changed her name to Rosie, she learned that very fast. She is very good and has no accidents at all! She follows us around the yard very well, whether its chores or running around. Our cat Dodock gets along well too with her. We have her in training and it is coming along very well and is going to be a very nice dog, and looking forward to having her for the rest of her life! |
Hector Adopted! |
Hello Ashley! I am soooo sorry for the slow reply. The pups....hmmmm Well Archie has permanently attached him self to Hailey our daughter which is awesome. He also isn't so much of a runt anymore. I refer to him as Mr Widebody! He is definatley a short fat guy! But the gentlest fat guy you ever did meet, unless you come within 50 feet of his food dish like Hector does all the time and then he just stands over his dish and barks at you. Hector has gotten quite tall and is quite skinny no matter how much he eats, but it is obviously due to the fact that he never stops moving! Both dogs are excellent and have adapted quite well with our household. The horses worry Hector quite abit but archie could care less and pays them no attention so we always have to make sure we watch him so he doesn't get stepped on. Thank you for doing such a great job on these two guys and keep up the stellar work that you do. regards, Scott, Lisa and Family |
Archie Adopted! |
Hello Ashley! I am soooo sorry for the slow reply. The pups....hmmmm Well Archie has permanently attached him self to Hailey our daughter which is awesome. He also isn't so much of a runt anymore. I refer to him as Mr Widebody! He is definatley a short fat guy! But the gentlest fat guy you ever did meet, unless you come within 50 feet of his food dish like Hector does all the time and then he just stands over his dish and barks at you. Hector has gotten quite tall and is quite skinny no matter how much he eats, but it is obviously due to the fact that he never stops moving! Both dogs are excellent and have adapted quite well with our household. The horses worry Hector quite abit but archie could care less and pays them no attention so we always have to make sure we watch him so he doesn't get stepped on. Thank you for doing such a great job on these two guys and keep up the stellar work that you do. regards, Scott, Lisa and Family |
Harlo Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Harlo's new home! |
Orla Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Orla's new home! |
Tucker Adopted! |
Hi Ashley, Malcolm is great. He is very obidient, and has been an amazing addition to our home. We are so thankful we found you guys! And thank you for everything. here is a picture of him just a week ago (about 4 months) Sarah and Jesse |
Bentley Adopted! |
Hey, Bentley is doing wonderfully. He fits in really great with our lil family. He is going to be the biggest lap dog ever. haha. He loves to cuddle! We are really enjoying him and he has an awesome personality. Very, very happy overall, couldn't have got a better fit I don't think. Hope all is well with all of you, and hope ur Christmas was a merry one! Michelle |
Tipper Adopted! |
Hello Wharf, We are having an amazing time with Batman. He is such a little snuggle bug. He is doing amazing with ALMOST no accidents in the house. He is a silly boy although he does like relaxing and hanging out with Mommy and Daddy. So far he has had 2 play dates with other dogs and has really enjoyed it. Also we took him to the dog park, and he was a little shy but he seemed to enjoy being around other dogs... He has lots of toys and is a spoiled little puppy... all of our friends are just in love with him, as are we. He sleeps REALLY well throughout the night, and he gets up at 2am and 5am every night... he's definitely on a schedule for the bathroom! The first couple nights he wanted to sleep with us but we have an area in our room where he can see us, but is not in our bed. He slept the night away last night so quietly. He really loves his toys like his squeaky ball, his other squeaky toys, and he really likes his rope! He gets a little carried away when we play with him and sometimes he bites... but we are teaching him no and he listens very well. Thanks so much Wharf for giving us our little bundle of joy. He will always be loved here and we just melt when we look at his cute little face. -Candice and Chris |
Malcolm Adopted! |
Hi. Malcolm is doing great. At the moment he is terrorizing the cats as usual although he seems to have developed a special realtionship with one of our cats - Rodney, who is a stinker just like Malcolm. He's fit right into our family and is now a huge part of it. House training is going great. He is now starting to scratch at the door to go out and hasn't had an accident in a couple of weeks. He sleeps through the night getting up around 5:00am which is when I get up for work anyway. He goes on a walk twice a day but does not like vehicles passing by. Will keep working on that. Malcolm eats like a horse and is growing by the day. We will send updated pictures soon. Our experience with WHARF has been a great one. Keep up the good work. We are thankful every day for Malcolm. Pat, Laureen, Darren, Brett & Tara Gettis |
Parker Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Parker's new home! |
Oakley Adopted! |
Hello, Just wanted to let you know that Oakley is the new king of the castle. He is so gentle with the kids even when they haul him around. He tolerates and even encourages the dog to lick and chase him. He is a purr machine and we love tons!! Thanks again for all you do! Cindy, Todd, Grayson and Payton....Kiwi (dog) |
Smudge Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Smudge's new home! |
Poppy Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Poppy's new home! |
Ferret Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Ferret's new home! |
Olivia Adopted! |
So. "Olivia" has joined our family. She is perfect. Right now she is sleeping underneath our babies crib but she seems very happy with the place. Occasionally she will come up to us purr and rub herself against our legs! Olivia is great. She fits perfectly into the family and is finally using her cat tree. She looooves attention. As each day goes by she is getting more used to the baby playing with her (was a little skittish at first). She is on very healthy nutritional cat food so her coat is getting more gorgeous by the week. Her eyes are twice as blue and she has finally stopped shedding. No more stress =). She usually just sleeps during the day but at night she goes wild! she runs everywhere and plays with anything! Her favorite thing is going outside on the balcony and just laying there. She is an amazing cat and we couldnt ask for anyone better =). I will attach some pictures! Kelsi Wudrich ;) |
Luna Adopted! |
Hello Dana, I just wanted to touch bases with you and let you know how things are going. Luna seems to be completely well now, no further health issues. She is getting more brave and spunky all the time. It is interesting to see how her personality is developing. She is a bit of a love hound, doesn't like you to stop petting her. We all love her very much and she is fitting in great. I will have to send you pictures once her coat is not shedding so much, we have been giving her liquid omegas to try and stop the excessive shedding and I think it starting to work. Her coat has also become extremely glossy and soft. Thank you again for this wonderful dog and for all your help. Thank you Lisa Shettell |
Flora Adopted! |
Hi there, We just wanted to update you on "Flora". She is doing absolutely great. We have had her for 2 weeks now and she fits in perfectly with our family. She loves to sleep on our bedroom floor and she stays there until we get up in the morning (She would sleep all day if she could). When we are at work, she lays on a bench in the front window and waits for us to get home. She is so well behaved in the house that she does not have to be kennelled. She is still not great on the leash but she is starting obedience classes to fix this. She is great off leash and she always stays close by. She is on a low calorie diet to shed some of her excess weight. We are having so much fun with "Flora" and we are very blessed to have her. The Tobins |
Fender Adopted! |
Fender is doing great. Never seen a dog rip so many stuffed animals apart. He is great off and on leash. He knows his bed now too. |
James Adopted! |
Hi Tessa; A quick note to let you know the little black spit fire's are doing great!!! Ali the old girl is really good with them and intently watches the kittens race around with a pink ball of hockey tape. Another game the like to play is bat the laces on the skates. My son Tyhas a tree that he hangs his hockey gear on to dry out and his skates hang upside down and the laces dangle.A great game..... And they say we have to go out and by expensive kitty toys to keep them amused. Izzy is still Scott's favorite pain in the --- and continues to play the "Cat & Mouse" game with him daily and I laugh every time. When Scott finally catches her, up on the shoulder she goes...I have heard Scott mumble, come to "dad" Izzy & James and he still thinks I didn't hear him. Now James on the other hand, has broken out of his shell and comes up to Scott quite willingly. We think James has found a stash of cat nip somewhere, as he never seems to stop.Zip here, zip up there, zip, zip up the wall. Well not really the wall, but you know what I mean. I mention alot of the kittens antics with Scott because the antics are usually with Scott. They seem to focus on Scott when it comes to being goofy, and a very gently and snuggly with Ty, Tayler and me. The spitfires are a wonderful amusing addition to our crazy zoo, and we are very thankful. We will send a picture of the Parrot ASAP! Best wishes to everyone, Scott, Cheryl, Ty & Tayler Smith |
Izzy Adopted! |
Hi Tessa; A quick note to let you know the little black spit fire's are doing great!!! Ali the old girl is really good with them and intently watches the kittens race around with a pink ball of hockey tape. Another game the like to play is bat the laces on the skates. My son Tyhas a tree that he hangs his hockey gear on to dry out and his skates hang upside down and the laces dangle.A great game..... And they say we have to go out and by expensive kitty toys to keep them amused. Izzy is still Scott's favorite pain in the --- and continues to play the "Cat & Mouse" game with him daily and I laugh every time. When Scott finally catches her, up on the shoulder she goes...I have heard Scott mumble, come to "dad" Izzy & James and he still thinks I didn't hear him. Now James on the other hand, has broken out of his shell and comes up to Scott quite willingly. We think James has found a stash of cat nip somewhere, as he never seems to stop.Zip here, zip up there, zip, zip up the wall. Well not really the wall, but you know what I mean. I mention alot of the kittens antics with Scott because the antics are usually with Scott. They seem to focus on Scott when it comes to being goofy, and a very gently and snuggly with Ty, Tayler and me. The spitfires are a wonderful amusing addition to our crazy zoo, and we are very thankful. We will send a picture of the Parrot ASAP! Best wishes to everyone, Scott, Cheryl, Ty & Tayler Smith |
Rocky Adopted! |
Rocky joined our family on Thanksgiving. Since that time he has made himself at home. He regularly sleeps on a bed at night and enjoys his afternoon nap on the couch. He has been amazing with our 2 young daughters (2 and 5) and never has given us a worry. The girls love doing treat tricks with Rocky and feeding him. He is outside many times a day, and feeds horses twice a day. He has a favourite cat, Pickles, and enjoys chasing the other 3. When outside, Rocky does not stray far from the girls or us. He is very protective and watches things carefully. Rocky enjoys car rides and will be going on vacation with us this summer. We have found the perfect addition to our busy house and Rocky has made our home a happier place. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! The Haverstocks |
Feist Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Feist' new home! |
Noodles Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Noodles' new home! |
Bonkers Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Bonkers' new home! |
Elliot Adopted! |
Hi Tessa/Ashley Well I have had Elliot for almost 2 months now and he is doing great. He has about doubled in size, so he weighs about 4 pounds now. He fell in love with my other cat Max the instant I brought him home, although I have the say that the feeling was not mutual. It took Max some time to get used to the idea of having a kitten around the house. But within the first couple of days he could be found cuddling with and even washing Elliot, although he seemed to do it secretively at first and wouldn't let anyone know that maybe having a kitten around wasn't the end of the world. Elliot follows Max everywhere, and does whatever Max does, he absolutely admires and looks to Max for everything. Max has become a very caring and sensitive big brother. My friend was over a couple of weeks ago and brought her small dog, who Max has met a couple of times. Well the dog did not like Elliot at all (although not too sure why) but Max sat between Elliot and the dog for the whole night and kept moving as Elliot moved, he was Elliot's protector. So they have definately bonded and will be bff for life! I have attached a pic of Max and Elliot sleeping on the chair together. He is definately very happy where he is and I thank you for all the care that you gave him to make him a healthy boy before I got him, he is very special to both Max and I. Thank You Michelle Gibson |
Donkey Adopted! |
My new family has some strange animals, but we seem to becoming friends. The old cat has issues with me useing her fav sleeping spot, so found my own , in the closet, upon a pile of blankets. Theres a pesty lil dog here too, he wants to play , but that is so beneathe me, otherwise he's an okay dog. The lady , who calls herself mom, finally found a toy i like, laser light, all the way baby. I kinda like this place more an more, they are getting my quirks, an I seems to be getting theirs. Thank you wharf, for all the help you gave me, an helping me find my forever home. Donkey! On behalf of L. Diane Jamison and Adam H. Richards |
Turner Adopted! |
Hi there, “Turnette”, now Lily, settled into her new home right away. She sleeps like a good girl on the bed, and developed a routine that involves morning snuggles, and before-bed playtime. She’s very energetic (between naps) and loves to play. Despite the fact that she has tons of toys, bags (both paper and plastic) seem to be one of her favourites. She loves to pounce on and slide across the floor on the plastic ones, and hide in the paper ones. She’s fascinated with watching things move on the TV or the computer and likes chasing the cursor and sleeping next to (or on) our keyboards. And, of course, she’s still a shoulder-sitter. Lily’s vocalizations are quiet mews and chirps, but she likes having conversations and replies when we mew at her. She’s a very sweet and affectionate girl who purrs like crazy and likes to be wherever we are. We love having her in our lives and we can’t thank you enough for introducing us! Thanks again, Emily and Bryan |
Josh Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Josh's new home! |
Gretchen Adopted! |
Hello! Better late then never, but I wanted to send you an update on Gretchen! She is doing great and is a member of our family (hard to remember her not being here, although it really has not been that long!) She did jump the fence several times in the first week we had her, but now appears to be happy and content with us and stays in the yard when let out. Our other dog Bella Blue has never been happier (Bella has been depressed for the last six months as our pup passed away, leaving her lonely) they get along great and chase each other all over. Gretchen is wonderful with our 2 year old daughter, cuddles, plays and puts up with a 2 year olds teasing, even when our kiddo gets a little rough (she is learning). Gretchen sleeps with us on the end of our bed every night and will not get up until the last person is out of bed in the morning (she likes to sleep in). Although she is not yet a hunting dog, she is learning through Bella Blue the skills of being quiet and sticking close to us in the bush. Gretchen follows my husband and myself EVERYWHERE and likes to be around people at all times, quite nosy and curious as what we are up to. Thank you again for allowing Gretchen to be a part of our famly. -Erin, Ken and Brook |
Annie Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Annie's new home! |
Lacey Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Lacey's new home! |
Skippy Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Skippy's new home! |
Jake Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Jake's new home! |
Violet Adopted! |
Violet is doing wonderful! She loves the kids and comes running to the door when they come home from school. She had her second set of needles and the vet we go to really got a chuckle out of her as she would not sit still for One Minute! We all love her very much and she is indeed in her forever home. I will try to update you again when she is a little bigger and not running from the camera! Tracy |
Sasha Adopted! |
sasha is doing great. She is part of the family. She does great with the kids and loves to walk to the kids to school. She loves massages. thank you wharfrescue for letting us adopt her. |
Zoey Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Zoey's new home! |
Fergie Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Fergie's new home! |
Mazey Adopted! |
Hello, Thank you for rescuing me and placing me in a new home. It has been great here...except Ziggi & Octavio Santos like to steal my string, which is my favorite toy. I get to do lots of things. The three of us have little adventures outside, where we chase bugs, leaves and each other. We get to play inside too...we are allowed to play on the chairs, the table, the counters, and in the toilets. Oh wait, we DO NOT play on the table, chairs or counters. Octavio Santos shares his scratching posts with me. He likes to hang over the top and poke me in the head untill I chase him. We also love to play the chair game, where he sits on the chair and I sit underneath and we poke each other untl we can't stand it anymore. We do spend alot of time chasing each other and playing. Ziggi and I get along really good too. She and I sleep on the bed together (dont tell anyone). She is a big dog with a very waggy tail which I love to chew on. She doesnt mind. In fact, I think she likes it. Thanks again, Maizitaura Diablo |
Bree Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Bree's new home! |
Bella Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Bella's new home! |
Porter Adopted! |
We have changed Porter's name to 'Scamp', because he is a real little scamp. He is a very cuddly boy and very playful. He likes to play with the toys we bought for him especially his ball and his stuffed 'Tigger' whose head squeaks. We take him for a walk every day, but he doesn't like the leash. He is slowly getting used to it though. We have a fenced in backyard where he can play. Our neighbor have a little dog and they have played together for short spurts. Scamp is enrolled in school in the Beginner's Class. He had his first class last Saturday and has 7 more to go to. We love him dearly. He sleeps with us every night. We are so happy to have him. Thank-you for what you did for him. God bless you for your love and compassion for all of these animals. Colleen and Otto |
Moose Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Moose's new home! |
D.J. Adopted! |
DJ is doing just great! He is loved by both grandparents, and they tell us he's the best dog!! We'll try and take a picture for you soon so you can see his proud new owners. DJ always gets a good work out on the weekends when all the grand children come and visit, he's so good with them too. He's a very good dog, and we are so pleased with the way things worked out. Thanks for the follow up. Please know that he is being taken care of very well, and he is loved. Sharon & Bill |
Chino Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Chino's new home! |
Murray Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Murray's new home! |
Gus Adopted! |
Gus (now Otis) is such a handsome affectionate guy. we all love him so much. and best of all it is like nothing ever happened to him! all of his senses are back on track and he keeps us on our toes with his crazy kitten antics. thanks to wharf so much for giving him a chance, and thanks for letting us give him a home ---cleo ivey |
Nora Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Nora's new home! |
Heidi Adopted! |
I just wanted to let you know that all is well with Heidi. She has settled in quit nicely with us, and gets along great with all her cousins and the new friends she's making at her new home. She loves going to the dog park and chasing balls into the water, thou she definetely isn't a swimmer....lol. |
Dewy Adopted! |
Dewy's doing great! He's warm loving and affectionate. Although he is a very curious cat and gets quite upset with me and I won't let him outside. He's all sorts of mischief and does amazing well with Austin. Dewy seems to have the most patience with Austin and is very protective over him. They've turned out to be best buds! Its adorable. He's grown so much and is still sprouting, he looks bigger everyday. He seems to be thriving and enjoying our home as much as we enjoy having him. Thanks! |
Ryan Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Ryan's new home! |
Fiona Adopted! |
Hi Sorry for not getting back to you sooner she is doing really well she pretty much owns the house. She is the boss over 2 dogs and 18 chickens as well as 5 humans. She has grown into a very beautiful spoiled little girl. Thank you for doing what you do if ever there comes a time when we would like to adopt again we will be in contact with you. Thanks Margo & Fiona :) |
Sophie Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Sophie's new home! |
Max Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Max's new home! |
Cindy Adopted! |
Cindy (now 'Java') is doing awesome :) She's the biggest suck in the world and would do just about anything for a cuddle (including hang around our toddler). She's amazing with our son and they've become good buddies already. Java always follows us into Isaac's room in the morning when we go to let him out of his crib. Isaac's first words are often "Cuddle Java" because he's so crazy about her. We are constantly needing to tell him to be nice to her because she's so patient she'll just let him pull her fur or follow her around trying to cuddle her (which looks more like a 'head-lock' somedays). We love that she's so calm and patient with our high-energy chihuahua, Otto. It took a few days for them to make peace, but now we've started catching them playing together! Otto is crated when we are out and Java is allowed to stay loose but it's so cute to see their excitement when I let them out together when we get home. Java has given us a few scares with taking off on us, but is becoming more reliable at responding to her name and we've successfully had her off-leash on a few walks. She is not without her quirks, however... For the first bit she dutifully buried every toy or treat she got and has developed a nasty habit of jumping up on the kitchen table to finish any food left there when nobody is in the room. While this has been aggravating for us at times, Java responds really well to corrections so we are hopeful that she'll figure out this isn't cool pretty quickly. Otherwise, she is the world's best dog and we are so happy with our decision to adopt! Thank you for all of your help! Sincerely, The Pruski family |
Farrah Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Farrah's new home! |
Emma Adopted! |
Emma is now known as Lily, as our Dogs name is Emma and we thought it would be a bit confusing. Lily and our Dog are best of friends, they even sleep together, not often is one found without the other. Lily is most unusual about the places she finds to sleep, and often sets my three year old into a fit of laughter. Her most memorable place was in the elevator of the fisher price toy garage, as I panic that she has somehow got herself stuck call in my husband to help, she calmly wakes up gets herself out and walks away. She chases toys cars, and bats them back to my boys, and my one year old has even taken to meowing every time she comes near. She is a cute, curious, cuddly cat, who brings lots of joy into our house, and I am very grateful you help bring her into our lives. Awesome organization! |
Jana Adopted! |
Inara is doing very well, she and the dog are getting along great. She's grown so much! She seems very happy, and loves everyone who comes over. She really enjoys waking me up every morning when she is hungry by purring loudly in my ear and cleaning my face.... |
Becky Adopted! |
Hi Tessa, I’m sorry I took so darn long to ever email you regarding “Becky’s” adoption. We got her from you in July of 2009 and absolutely love her to pieces. We renamed her Pebbles and she’s as spunky as ever. Thank you again for taking such good care of her, we love her with all of our heart. We might be looking at adopting another kitten so she can have a friend (we kick ourselves for not adopting two in the first place!) in the spring or next fall. I’ll keep my eyes peeled on you Wharf’s adoption page J Leanne Lamane |
Casey Adopted! |
Hi Tessa! Casey is doing excellent!! He, Ches(our cat) do not really get along...but that is because of Ches...he is gealous!! Casey is great!! he has lost weight, has his pom coat back and is happy and healthy!!! Sorry about being so late with this update... Included are some current pics.... Sincerely, Gina |
Rex Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Rex's new home! |
Lance Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Lance's new home! |
Clyde Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Clyde's new home! |
Lincoln Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Lincoln's new home! |
Lana Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Lana's new home! |
Tasha Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Tasha's new home! |
Eddie Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Eddie's new home! |
Lionel Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Lionel's new home! |
Terrence Adopted! |
Waiting for an update from Terrence's new home! |