Here are two photos of our lovely roosters that we currently had here at the shelter.  This is there new adopted home and they are looking very happy and content!  The staff is going to miss their crowing throughout the day.  They amused, and made many people smile that visted the shelter.

Hi everyone and Happy New Year

We thought you would enjoy seeing some pics of how well Oona is fitting into our family. She is a lovely little girl and everyone loves her.

Thank you all for the work you do

Cheers to 2010

The Inker farm

I was asked today by the young lady on your reception desk to forward some photos of our cat, which we adopted back in late November from the Humane Society.  His name was Rusty at that time but, my wife wasn't satisfied with it and, after being an Isidore for a couple of weeks, he is now, Leo (which will be his final name as it really suits him (he's a very patrician cat).

Here is a picture of Twix…who has been renamed Beatrix Potter.  We adopted her at the beginning of October, 2009.  While she started out rather timidly, she has grown into a lively, fun cat who loves to play with her feather toy, look out the windows, and even play with the water in the tub!  We love her dearly, and are so grateful she is part of our (now rather large) cat family, along with Nick and Nora Charles and Lillian Hellman (who are all Guelph Humane Society adoptees). Thanks so much for taking care of her.
Cheers, Lois and Rob 


One year ago today, I brought home Dixie (now re-named Emerson) from the GHS.  I thought it would be a fitting time to send a little update.  She is doing wonderfully here.  She keeps busy most of the day monitoring all the windows for birds.  She sometimes takes a break from that tiring job to knock pens off of desks and tables.  While she is not really a lap cat, sometimes the mood strikes her, and I'm lucky enough to get a bit of a cuddle.  She also loves perching on my shoulders to be carried around the house.  Emerson has really come out of her shell and just loves everyone who comes over to my house.  She especially loves board games night, when she jumps up on the table and "helps" by sitting in the box or biting/batting at the game pieces.  
Thanks again for all the work you do.  I couldn't have found a better cat for me, and I just love her to bits! 
Christina and Emerson (adopted Nov. 11, 2008)

I just wanted to send an update on Buddy, who I took home on the 17^th of October. Buddy is doing really well. At first he was a little unsure of his new home and situation, but he's really settling in well! He's not shy about asking for some attention (he's quite a snuggler), and he loves playing with a squeaky ball. He walks really well on the leash and has started to meet a few other dogs that he likes. He gets really excited about walks, and even though he's older, he definitely has the stamina for an hour-long walk! He also likes to carry things around in his mouth – if we walk to the pet store, he will carry home a big treat or toy (maybe he thinks it's his job!). At first he was a little shy about meeting new people, but he has come out of his shell and loves to say hi to anyone we meet on the walk (and everyone comments on what a lovely, laid-back and sweet boy he is). He's very happy hanging around in the backyard watching out for squirrels, and although his intake form said that he is a 'climber', he shows no signs of being interested in trying to get out of the yard. He's an incredibly well-behaved and sweet dog, and he's lovely to have around. I'm really happy to have him! 
Beth

 
Hello there!
It's been almost 2 months now since Shankley (once known as Bentley) has come to his new home!  He fits in perfectly, he was meant to be apart of our family!  He LOVES going for walks, having his belly rubbed, and chasing squirrels!  It took a few days for him to settle in, and for him to realise that he was in his forever home with family that will love him forever!  At first he seemed hesitant to play with his toys, as if he wasnt to sure if he was allowed to play with them or not, but after a few days he doesnt put them down!  His favourite is his little pink piggie that he brings everywhere with him, out in the back yard, everywhere in the house, even to bed!  His favourite past times are playing fetch and tag in the back yard...and having his belly rubbed of course!  My favourite part of the day is waking up to Shankley giving me a big slobbery kiss and his anticipation for his morning walk!  Shankley is very well behaved and was house trained!  He knows basic obedience and we are working with a private obedience trainer once every 2 weeks to learn even more! 
We live with three of my best friends, and they love him to death.  They are always playing together, and Shankley adores them!  My boyfriend Ryan and Shankley have an amazing connection, the absoloutly love eachother .  Whenever Ryan comes to visit, they dont leave eachothers side!  Whenever we go home to Barrie, Shankley gets to hang out with Ryans Newfoundland dog 'Diesel'.  They get a long great and are always playing!  Diesel is three years old, and we think that he also acts as a mentor to Shankley.  Shankley and my dog Tuk (husky/shepard) also get along great.  Tuk is older, 7 1/2 years old, so it is more of a chilled atmoshpere, which is great after spending the afternoon playing with Diesel!  Shankley also loves going for car rides!  He loves going on adventures, and we bring him everywhere we go!  Just the other week, Ryan and I took him to the womens varsity rugby team at the university, and we dressed him up in a guelph gryphons t-shirt!  Believe it or not, he also loves going to the vets!  They absoloutly love Shankley and even call to check up on him!  I think Shankley loves the treats he gets there!
When we brought Shankley home, we were very careful with his bandages from his dew claw removal and from being neutered.  Both healed very succesfully and were off the following weekend! 
Needless to say, Shankley is the best thing that has happened to me and ryan, my family and my roommates.  He is constantly wagging his tale and making us smile!  He is extremly loyal and loving.
Thank-you for giving us the opportunity to allow Shankley into our lives and give him the best one he could possibly have!
Love, Jillian and Shankley! 

Hello,

I just wanted to send some pictures your way and to let you know that "Benjamin" - renamed Porter, is doing very well.  He is very happy here with my cat Smokey, and I think Smokey is a lot happier too now that Porter is here.  I always catch them snuggling and grooming each other.  At night they love to chase each other around the house:) Porter is still as much a suck as he was at the GHS, he just loves to be picked up and given attention.  However, he is a little sneaker at the door when I go to leave (no worries though, I have a double door so he doesn't manage to get outside!) Thank you so much for such a great companion!

If you still have the contact info for the woman who dropped Porter and his littermates off to the Humane Society, would you please forward her this e-mail and pictures?

Thank you again,

Erica

Hey y’all it’s Kitty here, A.K.A. ( Bon Jovi ) Just wanted to let everyone know that I’m truly living the life of a rock star. It's been about 3& 1/2 months here & I love my new home! I spend my days fighting bears, sleeping in lux linens, lounging in shoe piles, and packing for the road… lol My family is so grateful to have me. We are all so happy and thankful to the Guelph Humane Society! Keep up the fantastic work and I’ll catch up with you all later. I have to run now I can hear the crowd calling my name…

Sincerely,  Kitty & Family.

Amadeus - Sept 2, 2009
This photo was taken two days after we adopted Amadeus, while he was still in his shy, exploratory phase.  Now, a week later, he has us trained and he romps around like he's been here forever.  We enjoy watching his funny antics and love his cuddles and his joy in our petting.  It feels like we all belonged together from the start.  With thanks to the staff and volunteers at the Guelph Humane Society for helping make our family complete.
Grace & Bill & Amadeus Apsit

 Hello!
We wanted to give you an update on Kira (aka Alexandria).  She's been a part of our family for almost four weeks, and we can't imagine life without her.  She is doing great!  Kira is very smart - she's learned some commands very quickly, such as to sit and wait until we say "OK" for a treat or her food....and she sure loves her food and treats!!  Kira also loves sticks.  We live in the country and have a pile of branches and sticks...and she loves to pick out and carry the biggest one she can find!  She loves to fetch the sticks...and also loves to chew on them and peel the bark....  and she has also found most of the hockey pucks that are buried over our lawn!  We have just started training classes, but she is doing great!  By the way the vet says she was over 6 months (and she didn't mind being at the vet's for her shot....because she got treats!).  We try to take her with us wherever we go - she loves to go where there are big dogs to play with and lots of property to run around in!  And she loves going to the dump - they always give her a treat there as well!  Everyone that meets Kira thinks she's a great dog...and a good looking dog....and they all have different ideas about what kind of dog she is - we've had people say that she has husky, basenji, collie (border, smooth-coated), hound...and some have even suggested beagle or doberman...  It makes for an interesting discussion, but it doesn't really matter to us... Kira's unique and we love her!!  She had a rough start to her life, but we're sure she loves her new home and family as much as we love her!!  Thanks for bringing us together! 

Hi All,

Just a short note to let you all know that Rocky the Rabbit, adopted by us last week is doing extremely well.  He has come out of his shell a lot more and is so happy to run around the house.  He even asked for a chase from my daughter by hoping up in the air and shaking his bum, then looks back at her to see if she is chasing...if not he will do it again until she does.  It is very cute to watch.  He loves his veggies and is wonderful about using his litter box!!  He is such a handsome boy and we are so happy to have him as a part of our family.

Thanks again

Michelle Hall, Sarah Hall and Jason Broad

GHS
Its been NINE MONTHS already.......since we brought Neela (name given by shelter) home and she is SUCH a Queen!!! She is the perfect Siamese! She talks non-stop and I love it!!! She LOVES attention and is addicted to her fury green mouse. She insists on hiding it under the sheets while Im sleeping! She IS the "great hunter".... or so she thinks LOL
We are looking for another Siamese brother/sister for Neela!
- Again.....thank you SO much!!
Lynne

Hi Guelph Humane Society,

I would like to thank you for introducing us to Redford (aka Kendall).  We adopted him in Feb 09 and he became an instant member of the family.  He was so comfortable, cuddly and friendly right from the start, we couldn't believe it.  He is the only cat I've ever known who will come when you call him and cuddle in your lap.  He is so relaxed (even the vet said he was 'chilled out') and such an easygoing guy, but still really playful in his golden years. 

We love him so much and now can't picture our life without him.  I can't believe how lucky we were to adopt him.

Thank you for making that possible!

Catherine and Steve
 

We just celebrated three years with Mom and Dad!!!  They adopted us just before Canada Day three years ago!  They still think we are the best girls in the world and they take very good care of us.  We play tug-of-war with our rope toys nearly every day, except when it has rained and mom says the ground is too muddy. I, Copper, love to go for car-rides and like to supervise any work that dad is doing.  I, Casey, love to stay home and 'look after the house' and be a pretty couch-potato or play high-five when lying on my back.  We are both very happy all the time.

Mom and Dad send their love and thanks to you all at the shelter. 

Copper and Casey  

 
Just a quick note to thank everyone there and let you know that Polypocket is doing great! She has settled into our home so quickly - it was almost as if she was saying "what took you so long to come get me?"   She is very affectionate and gives us lots of kisses. Her scratching post training is going well which is good considering all those extra claws. We love her very much - it's hard to believe we've only had her one week! Please find attached a couple of pictures.
Thanks again,
Christine & Scott

To Guelph Humane Society Staff
Just thought I would share a picture with Cocoa (Tinker Bell) and Charlie.
It took a few weeks, but now they just love each other.  They play in the back yard daily.  Cocoa is a very fast runner, and can take very sharp turns.  Charlie has a hard time keeping up with her. 
Our family loves these two, and we are very happy to have added Cocoa to our home.  They travel with us to the country where they run free for hours every week.  The girls take both dogs for walks, and they both make great companions.
Thank you for all your help and support in making this adoption happen.  Cocoa is a very welcomed addtion by all of us.
Kerry, Steve, Stephanie and Karlee Schinck  (Charlie and Cocoa too...of Course) 

Hello, 
I adopted Riley about 4 months ago from you guys and I just wanted to send a couple pictures of him! He is doing so great.  Such a nice dog.  He is getting along awesome with us and our other dog.  He is extremely trusting now. He is a totally different dog from who he was when I first picked him up.  As happy as can be!
Thank you so much, 
We couldn’t picture our life without him!

 Dear GHS,
This was definitely a very Happy Beginning for us; we adopted Harley in January 2008(a bit over due sorry) and right away Harley has made a great addition to our family along with our other dog Cedes. He has come a long way from being the dog that was describe as having a black cloud hanging over him for his three month stay at the Humane Society. It is so hard to believe it took that long for him to finally be adopted; but for our sake I’m not complaining. He is just an amazing dog that loves life and everything it has to offer like squirrels and cats!! Well maybe not them but everything else. We can't imagine our lives without Harley in it.  Thank you to the Guelph Humane Society for everything.

Thanks so much for the opportunity to adopt Poppy (I renamed her from "Sheila") She settled in quickly and gets along really well with my other animals. Clara, my 15-year-old dog (also a Border Collie/Cattle Dog cross) has a new lease on life. She and Bob, my tabby cat, actually play, which is a surprise given Bob's sometimes testy personality. She loves going for walks at Goldies Mill and has tried drinking out of the Speed, although she hasn't yet gone in. She's getting better at meeting other dogs, although she does tend to take the offense as her first resort. We'll do some one-to-one training to deal with that.
Here are some photos.
Jean Burrows