ELLA

Hi there.  Ella is doing great.  And yes I kept her name.  She is such a great dog.  Zoe (her new big sister) is warming up to her.  I have caught them sleeping together very often!  How cute is that! She is doing very well with the potty training thing.  you are right, she follows Zoe everywhere and does whatever Zoe does. I keep her in a crate at night - she is not to be trusted yet!!!!  Loves her little apartment.  She is such a joy!  Thank you.  I have attached a picture my daughter took last Sunday.  Know Ella is very much loved and gives equally as much love in return. She is a blessing for me and Zoe's life.  Thank you for taking good care of her!!! And by the way - she does love to eat huh? Knows where the food pantry is and often reminds me that she needs more food...like treats!!!

Java (aka Julius Caesar)

and

Mocha (aka Mark Antony)

Are you ready for this?  This is the story about our Siamese Twins!   Julius Caesar (aka Java) and Mark Antony (aka Mocha) arrived at their  new home in a genuine kitty way.  They sang to us the entire trip,  even row-row-row-meow (in harmony).  Upon arrival, we released them to  the wild of our living room where they began hunting, searching and  finding "kitty toys"!  It took them about 20 kitty-watch seconds to  decide this was their home and they began to re-arrange things to suit  their taste.  We were surprised to see them as the kitty  clowns....absolutely a full time entertainment package including pause  for a stroke along their sleek long backs.  In less than one day, they  behaved as though they had been here their entire life.  They sleep  with us, eat with us, try to come-and-go with us, and live on a lap  (whichever one is most available at the moment).  We simply can not  get over their ability to harmonize when it is dinner time.  They do  everything  together.  If Mocha decides there is something down the  hall to see, Java is right behind him.  At first, we thought we might  name them Al and Qaeda the terrorists, but decided that they were  merely inquisitive and needed names to reflect their hyperactive  lifestyles, does coffee suit them?  They run, jump and play  practically non-stop.  And, when they do stop, they sleep curled up  around each other like the Ying/Yang symbol.  We never have trouble  finding them.  If we find one, we will definitely find the other very  nearby. Mocha is part bat.  He climbs up on top of their kitty condo, and hangs upside down from the perch to play with a bungee hanging toy.  They get hours of play on this device, and our faces are sore from all the laughing we do watching them.  Meowma says every day, "we are the luckiest people in the world", "how did we ever get so lucky?".  I am inclined to agree. By the way...for those who were worried about their weight...well, here is a surprise.  They LOVE to eat.  Mocha has gained something near a pound (or maybe more) already (that is the one previously called Boney Tony).  Java, is a little more reserved in his eating habits and may have gained only 3/4 lb.  Not bad at all.  They are healthy and follow us everywhere we go in the house.  I can say with certainty, we have found our babies for life and we thank you all for making this possible.

p.s.  Their sister, LadyBug (a.k.a. Cleo) is featured below.

Heidi (a.k.a. Cecily)

Heidi appears to be happy with her new home. She is bit by bit taking ownership of the house and yard. She has her couch spot and pillow that she choose, and her sleeping place in our bedroom. No cage, she talked us out of that right away. She is working on us to work out new routines and is just a little love. When my husband gets in from work he gets a little song and dance from her it is so cute. And after dinner she sings and dances and goes to her leash for her walk. We are working on getting her to poop in the backyard before her walk. She is getting more confidant in the back yard, still doesn't like to stay out by herself though. I found out yesterday that she is petrified of the garbage truck. We were out in the back when the truck came by and she franticly crawled up in my lap and tried to hide herself. We are seeing a bit more sparkle come to her eyes each day and does she ever know how to work that face. haha  

LadyBug (a.k.a. Cleo)

LadyBug (aka Cleo) is doing great.  She is fully integrated into the household as of Wednesday and gets along with all.  Boogie, our ebony smoke Oriental Shorthair, is trying to get her to play with him and the two have slept together on Jerry's lap. I have pictures of that which I will send when I've downloaded them.  LadyBug and Gyro the dog will lie together on the couch and she has no problem with the other two cats that pretty much ignore her.  She talks incessantly but we don't mind a bit.  LadyBug still has some food issues, she will eat only Fancy Feast Beef and Gravy.   We hope to change that over time but she is still a little too thin so we won't press it.  She is a joy and we are really lucky to have her.

Paige (a.k.a. Mia)

Paige is doing wonderfully and I am absolutely delighted with her. She is a perfect dog and my other 3 took her into the pack immediately. (I've renamed her Mia because she's Italian.) Mia and Daisy, my 2 year old dachshund, play together so well you'd think they were litter mates, and all four nap together on the same quilt. Whoever her original owners were did an OK job with her because she rides well in the car and walk perfectly on a leash. She sleeps cuddled up under my arm with her head on my shoulder all night - almost nose to nose. I'm not sure how much longer that can continue though - I'm a little creaky in the morning. Thank goodness she likes her sweater, because I've learned that Italian Greyhounds dislike cold weather even more than dachshund.  We're going to Petco today to get her a jacket.

Paige (far left) with her new friends

Razzle (a.k.a. Rozok)

NOTE: Razzle is a special kitty who was a member of our Lonely Hearts Club for over a year until her perfect home came along!

Razzle (who I’ve nicknamed “Rozok”- a Slovak bread) is such a wonderful addition to my household.  While Razzle (on the right) isn't your typical lap cat, (already have one of those) she is a very loving kitty- especially in the bathroom of all places!  If you keep her out, she will meow and shove her paws under the door to get in and be petted!  Razzle spends her day either on the couch, sleeping under the bed, or in the window “talking” to other cats/birds in the neighborhood.  She is doing a wonderful job putting up with her brother cat, CJ, who is very curious about her.  The two cats keep each other plenty company.  Thank you so much for allowing me to adopt Razzle.  She is a member of the “Lonely Hearts Club” no longer!

Simon (a.k.a. Einstein)

NOTE: Einstein and his two siblings were tossed from the window of a moving car when they were quite young.  Fortunately, all of the kittens survived and were adopted into loving homes.  However, Einstein's left eye scraped the pavement and eventually had to be removed.

Please let our foster family know that "Einstein" the siamese who lost one eye is doing well. We recently received your card celebrating his one year adoption. He has been a wonderful addition to our home. Our other cat did took time to get him to know him, but has adjusted well and she is leaner due to more playtime with him. Einstein is now called Simon (short for siamese). Here is a picture that demonstrates his health, he is a big boy now!

Lola (a.k.a. Genie)

Genie (now called Lola) is doing great. She and Aspen have become friends quickly. They love to play and run in the backyard. 

Lola (left) with new friend Aspen

Jett

I can't begin to tell you how much we are enjoying having "little man" Jett around. It is amazing how quickly he as fit into our family. Besides being adorable, he is quite comical. He and our other dog, Penny are getting along just fine. Thank you again for allowing our family to adopt Jett as we love him very much.

Lillypad

I wanted to send a belated thank you for the new member of our family. Over the summer one of our dogs had a broken toe that needed a lot of attention and in the end had to be amputated. This meant we were in the vet's office about once a week for about a month or more. While there we met a very loving little girl named Lillypad. The kittens up for adoption came and went, but for some reason Lilly stayed. She was even a member of the Lonely Hearts Club. My husband and I decided to adopt her on the condition that she and our two German shepherd mixes get along and my allergies weren't too bad. That was in August. Now I can't imagine life without her. She completes our family. My dogs took some getting used to her, learning to understand that they can't chase her and even though they try to share the tug-of-war rope she is not interested. She and my little girl (Abby, the one who lost the toe) share one side of the bed at night with Abby warming my legs and Lilly curled up next to my torso. My husband and I are left to fight for the other side of the bed. Lilly has even been caught "accidentally" cuddling up to Abby. Lilly will sit in my lap while I work at the computer, teases the dogs by zipping around the house as fast as she can, and talks to us to let us know she is hungry. She will follow me around the house and hangs out with the family in the living room now. She has her place on the couch with the other animals (and sometimes humans). Her grandpa even built her some carpet covered shelves so she has something to climb on and a place to relax. I could go on for pages on how cute she is. Everyone is getting along perfectly, and there has been no problems with allergies at all. Lilly is now extremely spoiled. :) We are grateful for the chance to give her a loving home and want to thank you for all you do to find loving homes for others like Lilly.

Dickens

Happy Gotcha Day to ME! 

Happy Gotcha Day to ME! 

Happy Gotcha Day to Dickens! 

Happy Gotcha Day to ME! 

Can you believe it? It was one year ago today that I was adopted by my Mom and my kitty siblings (under protest they say. What does that mean?).  Here’s me when I first came home with Mom…

‘Lots have happened since that day. I’m housetrained now (though I really don’t see why that’s such a big deal). I went to class to learn how to act like Mom and other people think I should act. I even passed a test and became an AKC Canine Good Citizen. Mom says that, even though the first 6 months were rough with me, she’s glad she has me and I’m not going anywhere (should I believe her or the cats?). Here I am today…

Aren’t I just the most handsome Italian Greyhound? Thank you, Coppell Humane Society, for taking me in when I didn’t have a home!

Cedric and Emmett

I thought you might want a little update on Cedric and Emmett. They are doing wonderful and they have gotten SO BIG. It is hard to believe they are almost a year old (February). Emmett is about 75 lbs. now and Cedric is about 90lbs. They are wonderful joys to Matt and I and they are such great guard dogs. They have learned some basic commands including "go pee" and "go poop" and of course sit, stay, and quiet. We plan to do more involved training with them soon though. Emmett has learned how to fetch and return but Cedric is still a little rusty on it. They are both such lovers and we couldn't be more happy with them. Each day we love them more and more. They had a wonderful 1st Christmas with presents that included numerous dog toys, chew toys and their stockings included bones, pig's ears and dog biscuits and more carrots. Matt and I are excited for spring to come because we want to take the boys camping with us. Well I just wanted to give you a small update on them and I have sent a picture of them.

Chibi-Chan

I hope that maybe you remember my husband and I from Petco Adoption Day in Carrollton. We adopted little 'Delta' the Rat Terrier mix. I have attached a photo of her. We named her Chibi-Chan (the i is pronounced like an e in Japanese). My father was in the Navy and I spent 6 years as a child in Japan. Chibi means 'littlest one or runt' and Chan is the female form of a word in that language....hence, we have our 'Littlest Girl'. She is a joy and never ceases to delight and amuse us. Thank you so much for making this happen. She has made herself a special place in our home and hearts. Our other two girls have grown quite fond of her...Especially our Mini-Schnauzer Gracie. They spend hours playing together and chasing each other. Thanks again for our wonderful little Chibi-Chan. We will love and adore for years to come.

Odie

Odie is settling in and we are already so taken with him. He is such a great dog! He's a little less anxious every day and seems to be anticipating the routine of our house. This weekend we've taken him to the dog park a few times and to some stores, the dog wash, etc.  I think all the going and coming back to our house has made him feel more secure. 2 days a week we are gone 5-6 hrs. Last Wed I worked at home. We were gone up to 3 hours Wed night and he was fine. Then Thurs we were gone 6 and he had separation anxiety- a lot of chewing. We're going to have him at day care on the long days, until he's ready. Meanwhile we're doing a lot of practice going and coming, getting ready to go, etc. Got some chew toys and some treat hiding toys. I can tell he's more relaxed already and it won't be long before his anxiety eases. He's learned down and stay already. He's learning to heel on leash. He's a fast learner & I think that maybe by next year he will ready to go to work with me occasionally. He's so mild mannered and loves everyone. He sleeps on his bed in our bedroom very soundly. He says hi, big lick!

Griffin

Griffin holds a very special place in the hearts of CHS volunteers.  He was a member of our Lonely Hearts Club because he was in foster care for so long.  BUT, when the right home comes along, it's magical!

From Griffin's new family:  Kitty boy is now running the household. He calls to tell me when the dog wants in from the backyard. He howls to say it's time to stop watching the Today Show and get dressed for work. He makes another announcement when it's time to leave for work - that's when he gets a treat - tho I'm sure he's just trying to keep me on schedule. He announces bedtime which for him is also a "playtime".  Since the 3 of us sleep together, he's handy when he gives the morning wake-up call!  If that doesn't have the desired effect, he play-bites my toes. Just wanted you to know we couldn't make it without him. He is much loved and greatly treasured.   Anna

Well, while our family has always had cats, I was a dog lover. My best and most loyal friend was my Lab, Caper. When she left this earth, she took a very large portion of my heart with her. So, with the brilliance of a non-cat person, I reasoned that the two black cat brothers who were being fostered by my daughter would offer the companionship I needed, without the depth of involvement I was simply not ready to offer after the loss of my dog. You know… a deal that would work for both me and the cats. And, I was right… it took almost a week before they had pawed their sneaky way into my heart. I named them after my Grandfathers... William Floyd (Will) and James Fenton (Peck). Will and Peck are, I know, very happy here. And I am a very lucky person to have them as friends.

Tito

Tito (formerly Filbert) was a very shy little guy when in foster care.  But he's thrived in his new home.  

Here's what his new family has to say about him:  "Tito is a total angel. We've never played a single trick on him - or teased him, I mean. So he's all sweetness and innocence -- not at all jaded. He's still pretty light, maybe 10 pounds at the most, I'm not sure. He and Boone are still completely in love, he follows Boone everywhere. He even comes out to visit when we have people over - he's come so far! We love him so much!"

Beijing

I think his debut is a success. They are getting along pretty good already. Everyone sniffs noses. Percy just turns away but he did play a little bit with Beijing. Ringo <see below, another happy adoption tail> and he have played all weekend chasing each other and rough housing. Ringo has made it clear who is dominant so I've had to separate them several times as he is 3 times bigger than little bits. I'm keeping them apart at night for a few more nights just to allow a slow adjustment and good nights sleep for all. But there have only been a few hisses and swats. Beijing is such a sweet kitty and does not seem fearful. He already knows his name and comes when called. He and Ringo are on the desk with me now "helping me work". This should get interesting having 2 that want on the desk when I work. He's talking, lying on the floor like a dog, touching my face, getting in my lap, playing with the shoe string and toys, and seems happy and content in his new home. He loves to be petted, is very gentle, and is already getting "belly rubs" so he feels safe. I laid down to rest Saturday and I had 3 on the bed napping. I was afraid Ringo would be territorial of the bed but so far he's not. I'm thrilled that I adopted him. He's already getting longer. I'll keep you posted on his progress.

Brody

I can't begin to tell you how lucky we are to have Brody in our lives. He has added so much to ours through his loyalty and affection he shows toward us everyday.

Scamp

Hi, my name is Brigetta B. Almost two years ago, my daughter and I adopted a kitten from you. His name was formerly Billy Ray, but my daughter christened him Scamp. Scamp was extremely difficult to litter box train, possibly due to the fact that our home is two stories with the litter box upstairs. At one point, I thought we'd have to return him because it was such a severe problem. I even called and spoke to someone regarding his return, but I couldn't bring myself to do it. We stuck with it, and today he is a very cherished and beloved part of our family. He plays and frolics with our dog Brownie, who seemed to think that we had brought home a kitten for HIM. : ) And Scamp's loving behaviors have made a new cat out of our older feline, Simba. He is really loved by the whole household, and we feel so lucky to have him. Thank you for the work that you do to find these animals good homes. I appreciate organizations like yours in a way for which there are no words. You are good people doing good work in the world, and you've made such in indescribable difference in the lives of countless animals. THANK YOU. 

Benjamin and Willie

"My parents are in love with those kittens.  My mom is knitting them baby blankets to wrap up in, which they LOVE.  Benjamin is definitely my dad's cat.  He loves sitting at the computer and help push the buttons.  He also likes sitting in his lap while he reads or watches TV.  Willie has become a little "hunter gatherer".  He has been known to steal everything from paintbrushes to dinner rolls.  Nothing is safe in the wake of Willie!"

Chug

This adorable Chihuahua and pug mix was adopted by a family with 2 children.  His "daddy" came to a mobile Adopt-a-Pet and announced that Chug was the "most beautiful" dog he had ever seen (everyone else thought he was a "fat Chihuahua").  Bound to be running the household by now.  Beauty is in the heart of the beholder.  Chug has a beautiful soul and brindle body.  Chug found his perfect family.

Honey was featured in our last newsletter.  She was adopted by a midlife couple who also have an older "mix" dog and a cat.  They have a home in Carrollton and a farm in east Texas.  Honey goes wherever they go and loves to play with the grandkids.  Super home for a super dog.

"Ringo ( formerly known as Jean-Luc) will be 2 years old in July and is a lean but sleek 11-pound cat now.  It's like picking up a sack of bricks to carry him around.  He is quieter now but will always be a vocal cat.  He is such a wonderful, loving cat.  He lays on my desk behind the computer when I work at home - I don't know why he doesn't burn up!!  But he helps mama work except when I print something.  He is convinced there is an animal in the printer that is out to hurt me and tries to stop the page from printing if I don't grab him.  He is still very willful and 'no' still doesn't mean anything." 

Oscar was adopted by a single woman who needed a doggy friend.  He is totally spoiled and enjoying every minute of his time.  Although his eyes had to be removed, he sees the kindness offered by his new home and the love he gets from his new mom.

"Ernie is definitely happy!  When I get home, he is waiting right inside the door, ready to rub on my legs and tell me how horrible it was not to be petted for a few hours.  Ernie loves to be there the moment you wake up, with his paws around your neck and a little nibble on your chin"