Blog Posts - Happy Tails Dog Rescue

Grateful for Finding Each Other

9/10/2014

Kaylee (formerly named Zara) has found the perfect home, pictured here with her new mommy. Kaylee is such a sweet dog and was so in need of her forever home. She had been adopted from MDAS by a family who returned her two months later because they were moving out-of-state. Because she had been returned she was scheduled to be euthanized in a very short time frame until Happy Tails Dog Rescue rescued her and found her a forever, loving home.

Her new owner, Tammy, had just recently had the second of her two older dogs pass away and was ready for a new companion. She started looking for a dog to rescue and once seeing her picture, knew she was the dog for her. We are so happy that Kaylee has found such a wonderful home!

Lucy (named after Saint Lucia) Blind and Full of Love

9/10/2014

We are thrilled to announce that Lucy was officially adopted! Lucy (named after Saint Lucia, the patron saint of the blind) was a rescue from MDAS where she was sitting in a cold cage, matted, scared, blind, and just days away from being euthanized with little hope of being rescued. When we learned of this poor little girl we just had to save her. Once rescued, she received the much needed care and love she so desperately needed. After living in foster care for many months, the Valderrama family found her and has welcomed Lucy into their hearts and homes - we are so happy for them all!

SPECIAL THANKS: We want to give special thanks to Jenna Davis, Omar Felix, and Barkingham Palace for helping to foster Lucy during her time of need transitioning into her forever home.

Poppi Adopted in Time for the Holidays

9/10/2014

Poppi is a very special boy. He was rescued from the C-ward at MDAS where he was next in line to be euthanized, hiding in the back of a cage scared with three of his paws wrapped up. His nails had never been trimmed by his previous owners and had grown into the pads of his paws causing them to become very infected.

Once his nails were removed from his pads he needed medication and daily "paw soaks" to heal them. His foster mom Tricia (pictured to the left) did an amazing job nursing his paws back to normal and in the process fell in love with him! She adopted Poppi and spoils him like a little baby; giving him all the love he so longed to find. Poppi will be spending the holidays this year in his forever home.

SPECIAL THANKS: We want to give special thanks the O'Connor family for sponsoring Poppi. Their generosity made Poppi's journey from MDAS to a loving home possible.

Bringing Home Two Bundles of Joy

9/10/2014

These empty nesters recently lost their beloved dog whom they had for over 15 years and were hoping to fill their home again with the pitter patter of little paws. When they met Fred (on left) and Ralphie (on right) at the shelter there was an instant connection. Fred and Ralphie began playing with each other and it was hard to resist the chemistry between them. Both of these dogs were rescued from MDAS and had difficult beginnings, but now they found each other and a great couple who will spoil them. It took the groomer 4 hours to shave Ralphie! We want to give a special thanks to Ralphie's foster mom, Jenna, and to Fred's foster mom, Debbie. You both did a tremendous job caring for these boys.

From Foster Mom to Forever Mom

9/10/2014

Charlie (renamed Charlie Brown) was rescued from MDAS as a stray who was found on the side of the road after having been hit by a car. This poor boy suffered severe lacerations on his body and has multiple pelvic fractures. What is so remarkable about this little boy is that even with all his injuries he is always so happy, full of energy, and loves giving kisses!

His then foster mom, Laurie (pictured here kissing him), fell in love with Charlie Brown and knew she was destined to be his forever mom. Today Charlie Brown is in good hands living in a house full of love together with his new dog-brother Don Diablo (a Pomeranian) and cat Mysoka. Congratulations! We love you Charlie Brown!!!

A Truly "Happy Tale"

9/10/2014

This little baby was an owner surrender at MDAS, which means that her previous owners gave her up for unknown reasons. At MDAS she was scheduled to be euthanized due to the fact she tested positive for heartworm. We rescued her, days before she was to be put down, and treated her heartworm condition (thanks to help from Banfield Pet Hospital in Delray Beach). Here she is today pictured below with a big smile on her face posing together with her new family! She loves them and they love her very much. She is pictured below in her summer bikini ready for the beach. This is truly a "Happy Tale"!

Valentine's Day Adoption

9/10/2014

This AMAZING puppy, named Empress, was rescued and adopted the same day she was scheduled to be euthanized. It was quite an effort by all to rescue this little girl, but thankfully this baby found a loving home just in time for Valentine's Day.

Ducky Finds a Happy Home Together with Hope

9/10/2014

Ducky found a happy home with his new dog-mother Hope Spinner. Ducky is pictured here wearing his stylish new dog charm that Hope bought for him. Ducky came to Happy Tails as an owner surrender when his former owner had to give him up due to medical reasons.

Today Ducky is excited about his new forever home and can be found sunning himself on the back deck of his new home. We love you Ducky!!!

Lola and Joelle, A Love Beyond Words

9/10/2014

Lola (formally named Dakota) is SUCH a sweet dog who found the perfect home! This little baby went from being at MDAS where she had no holds, at risk of being euthanized, to being in the loving arms of her new "mommy".

Her mommy Joelle says, "I am so happy and thankful to have her! I just love her so much. Words cannot explain how grateful I am to both of you for saving her life!". It's stories like this that make the rescue work we do all worth it.

Sammy Meets His New Brother and Sister

9/10/2014

Sammy found his forever family where he has a new brother and sister to play with. Sammy's new sister was so happy to adopt him that she drew him a picture.

Sammy was so happy when to be part of this family that he was jumping so high, running around showing off, and chewing on one of his new toys. We love you Sammy and wish you lots of luck with your new family!