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Fun Photos and Alumni News |
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Our Beloved Mascot, Chance, dressed for Halloween as a
dragon (2007) and an elephant (2004),
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We invite you to spend a few moments sharing our page of alumni photos
and stories, which we think will make you smile, maybe even laugh out loud, and sometimes shed a
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The Party Scene
Every March we celebrate the day our darling Chance was liberated from the
backyard where we found him, skeletal, dehydrated, bleeding, fearful and chained to a doghouse. Chance gained more than 25 lbs. in just a few weeks, his injuries healed
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The cake.
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From Partygoer to
Pampered Pooch Darling Boston was a member of our foster family for
18 months before finding his family in January 2008. Boston is seen
above as a guest at Chance's 7th anniversary party last year, and below he's
seen covered with just a few of the toys he calls his own at his new home.
Boston's new family dotes on him, and we couldn't be happier. |
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Bonnie's New Look
Bonnie, an apricot standard poodle, was rescued from a backyard breeder who
kept her in a cold, dirty, outdoor pen, where she was ungroomed and
unappreciated for nearly two years. Bonnie was a mess when we got her
and had to be shaved to the skin, but now that she's being loved and
pampered in her wonderful new home, she feels like a million bucks, and
looks like a movie star. Yay, Bonnie!!
 
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Wallace: Diplomat and Bon Vivant
From Wallace's Dad: While he isn’t blogging
all that much lately, I wanted you to see a few pictures of how well Wallace
is doing. He’s the picture of a breed ambassador for pits everywhere he
goes, and truly our best friend. We celebrate “Wallace Day” every year on
the anniversary of his adoption, but he does pretty well the rest of the
year, too. Check out
http://www.dogster.com/dogs/165453 for some pics and commentary
from the coolest dog-blogger around! He threw a great party for new years
eve called Wallace’s Pajama Party, and was stylin’ in his flannels …
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Nellie's Lovely Life
Nellie (formerly Penelope), a black standard poodle, was overweight and
suffering from infected cysts when we got her. She slimmed down and
her skin healed, but just when she was healthy enough to leave for a new
home, she almost died from bloat (stomach twisting)--but her life was saved
by our poodle partner's
savvy, a Saturday night race to the emergency room and our ability to pay
for expensive emergency surgery, thanks to our wonderful supporters. And what a life it is now...
 
Nellie in the hospital
Nellie in nirvana |
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Rufus the Ring
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Dear Flora:
A year ago, I contacted you to inquire about a little puppy Jack
Russell named Rufus. Our beloved Jack Russell, Better, had just died of
lymphoma and we were bereft.
Last October, we came to CT to get Rufus, and he has been the delight
of our lives for the past year. This past May, Gary and I eloped, and we
set our celebration for family and friends for Oct 14, 2007- not even
realizing until a few days ago that was a year to the day that Rufus
entered our lives.
He is a bright, goofy, happy boy and he goes everywhere with us. We
love him so.
I wanted to thank you again for making this possible for us. Attached
is a photo of us on our Wedding Day in May with Rufus in the middle.
Thanks from all of us,
Liz, Gary and Rufus
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We're so proud of
Maizie!!!! |
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From Maizie's mom:
Maizie got her C-ATCH
Title this past weekend. (CPE – Agility Trial Champion Title). We had to
complete 88 qualifying runs to achieve this title. Whoo- Hoo!
Now on to the
Nationals…….
We'll
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Flower's new roots
Flower, who is now called Laney, is seen below with her wonderful
new brothers Collin and Evan (Collin is holding Laney, Evan is leaning in for
the hug), who make her feel safe and very, very happy in her loving new
home. Flower/Laney was such a shy little girl that it took her quite
awhile to find the perfect family, but she would be the first to tell you
that the wait was worth every minute--she LOVES her boys, her mom and her
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Hooray for Hero!!
Hero, the puppy formerly known as Dizzy, is seen below with his mom Kathy,
dad Darrell and sister Konnie on a post-adoption visit. Regular visitors to
our website will remember Hero as the puppy who suffered a traumatic brain
injury and had a very, very bleak prognosis. Against all odds, and
thanks to his parents' love, patience and truly inspiring dedication, Hero
is doing BRILLIANTLY. Still just a tiny bit clumsy, Hero runs, plays,
chases Konnie, goes up and down stairs, misbehaves, behaves, and enjoys life
to the fullest. Hero is one lucky little puppy, and he has
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Am I dreaming?
Lacey, a lovely and very sweet Italian greyhound (bottom left, below), was
adopted by Raffi (upper right, below) and his parents, and
instantly settled into a busy schedule of playing, napping and cuddling.
Her new mom's only complaint is that Lacey is so delightful to cuddle that
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One of our adopters, Mr.
Walt Zientek, is an award-winning author and poet, and favored us with a
composition in honor of our dear Dixie, whose eyes were removed in January
2006. Dixie started out as a foster, and is now a permanent resident
and our Official Greeter and Goodwill Ambassador.
Dixie's Dance
Dixie's dance is a careful one, timed by the rhythms of the world.
The music of life worth living. The tempo of a gentle summer's day.
Dixie's world is a bright one, through the darkness. The love of a
kind word and a gentler touch. The reflections on an invisible pond.
Dixie's sight is a true one, measured by the instincts of her heart.
Seeing the world for what it really is. Watching the kindness in your
soul.
Walt Zientek, for Dixie (and Flora) 4/29/06
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Leona Speaks:
I am
so happy in my new home with Mommy Cheryl and Daddy Jim. I have learned all
kinds of new things, like how to sit when getting a treat and when Mommy
needs to put my leash on. I am having fun chasing the cats and they are
getting used to me being a nut. I have a new bed and a big crate that I only
have to be in during work time for Mom. I also have many new toys that I
have already destroyed. Mommy says that Santa will bring more. I have very
few accidents in the house because I have figured out mommie's schedule
already. Mommy says I’m pretty smart for a Cocker Spaniel. (that’s a novelty
in her book). My friend Fiver, the white cat, likes to get inside my crate,
because it used to be his and he wants it back. My parents love me soooooo
very much!! I am very happy!!!! Ruff!!
Love,
Leona (aka: Stella Bella
Flora Dora, Wiget, Devil Dog, Fleeona and Badness) |
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Lovely Leona |
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As good as it gets
Klaus was adopted in November, 2005 and is celebrating a year of health,
happiness, love and security with his mom, Amy. Klaus came to us with
a serious leg injury which required amputation, but having only three legs
hasn't held him back one bit. His sunny personality keep him purring
throughout his painful recovery and rehabilitation and made him irresistible
to his mom, who assures us that he charms everyone he meets. As you
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Wally and Eddie
having funfunfun
Hi Flora – hope all is
well with you and your critters. Wally and Eddie have grown a lot. I
can’t seem to keep them out of the sinks and tub – they are water rats.
Actually, I can’t seem to keep them out of anywhere – they are still nosy
large kittens. Their antics keep us entertained all day long. |
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Romping in their personal playhouse
Relaxing in front of the t.v.
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What's black and
white and happy all over? Abby! |
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Abby has been with us for nineteen months. She
is so well mannered and has become very talkative!!. We have fallen in
love with her and I think she has also fallen in love with us!!! We look
at her and we can't help but say how happy she is and how happy that has
made us. She has found a place in our home and in our hearts.
Love Laurie, Chris and Abby
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Glamour Pusses
The Flame Point Boys were lucky enough to be adopted together, and
they are living large in their new home, surrounded by lots of love, comfy
places to sleep, fun places to play hide and seek, and toys galore.
These boys would be the first to tell you, though, that the best toy of
all for a kitten is...another kitten! Their mom writes:Hi
Flora! The kittens are growing like weeds!! They are are 5pounds, and six
pounds. As you can tell from the photos, they are seldom far from one
another! They are a lot of fun and love!! I still can't believe my
luck in finding these boys!! They are beauties!
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Rudy celebrates an
anniversary We pulled Rudy from a local dog pound as a frightened
young puppy, and he never quite got over his sense that the world is a scary
place. Luckily, Rudy found a wonderfully patient, loving and
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It's hard to believe that Rudy and I celebrated our 3rd anniversary
together on May 17th. He continues to thrive and to be a true joy to be
with. His favorite activities include playing ball, tug of war, visits
from his grandparents, cousins, and close friends; and, an occasional
nap with "Dad". (By the way, he snores like a freight train.)
Rudy is still protective and anxious around people he does not know, so
I remain extremely careful with him. But given his history and the bad
start he got in life before you rescued him, a little extra patience,
kindness and a lotta love is a very small price to pay to make our
beautiful boy happy, healthy and safe.
Warmest regards! Jeff B.
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Abbie takes it ea-zzzzzzzzzzzzzz |
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Dear Flora... We have just come upon our 3 year anniversary of adopting
Abbie (Formerly Stella).
Abbie sends her well wishes and this special note: As you can see, I am
very happy and healthy!!! I miss you, but I have a great big back yard,
AND MY OWN BED in the house! Daddy takes me for long walks and everyone
plays with me all the time. Hope all is well in your neck of the woods!
Love, Abbie and Family
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And another bus stop
boy parks it Max, seen below helping the Easter Bunny and talking
to his brother Sam, is enjoying life to the fullest. His loving
parents write: "We are so glad to have him. Just see in the
pictures how happy he is. Thanks again for a great pet." |
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"Let's do a yellow one next"
Talking to brother Sam |
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The passing of a
beloved brother |
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Hi,
Flora, I just wanted you to know that we lost Amelia's big brother Jake on
the morning of February 7, 2006. We were in the vet ER all night but they
had to put him to sleep at 4:30 a.m. Monday, 2/7. My baby would have
been 11 on March 2nd. Sadly, we have since also lost Jessie, our
much-loved 14-year-old kitty. Amelia had not
been without Jake since the very moment we picked her up at your shelter in
CT until we took him to the hospital. Jake even accompanied her to her vet
appointments so that she would not shake in the car. She is adjusting
gradually but cried and looked for him everywhere when we took her out. She
is a bit more scared than she was with him around but we are working through
it. I am taking her to a dog gym for a "doggy play date" with a co-worker
and 2 of her dogs, so I hope that will help Amelia to adjust. Thank
you for the gift of Amelia in September of 2001.

Lovely Amelia
Devoted, beloved, dearly-missed brother Jake
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Rio and Zephyr share
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Hi Flora,
About 2 1/2 years ago, my family and I adopted a little dog named
Clarabelle from you. She has since been renamed Rio. Rio started out
as a very mischievous, bouncy little puppy, and has grown into a
beautiful young dog, capable of putting a smile on your face no matter
what kind of a mood you are in. About a year ago, we also adopted
a little black kitten with green eyes, named Zephyr, who came to us as
an extremely shy little cat, but has been continually gaining confidence
as time goes by. She now walks around without trepidation and rules the
house like a queen. Although she's now a full grown cat, she's
still very much a playful kitten at heart. Her favorite toys are
feathers tied to a string, and Rio's tail. Rio and Zephyr play
together, though Zephyr will not admit it, and enjoy each other's
company very much (another thing Zephyr refuses to admit). Rio and
Zephyr are two of my best friends. Sincerely, Chelsea L.
P.S. Rio and Zephyr say hello!
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Rio relaxing
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| Sadey's good clean fun
Dear Flora,
I adopted Sadey from you in 2001 and I can't believe she is going to
be 5 this May; she has been a blessing since I have had her. She has
gone on long day trips with me, doggie day care and even spas, just a
bit spoiled, but such a good girl. She actually has a strange habit that
I thought I would share with you - she LOVES to take a bath. When
she is nowhere to be found in the house, she is in the tub! She loves to
take bubble baths and will wait till the water is in the tub and she'll
jump right in and stay for as long as it takes to get her clean. I dry
her with the towel and hair dryer and when she is done she has her own
doggie glitter lotion so she'll smell pretty and sparkle. She is such a
clown that when we are all done she jumps in and waits for more! Flora
she is the best, thanks so much for bringing us together! Taryn
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Cody welcomes her
newest sister Cody, who was an only child when adopted as a young
puppy in September 2001, has since welcomed human sister Kyra, and now baby
Erin. Cody is seen
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A New Chapter for
Sammy Sammy, a darling chihuahua mix puppy, was adopted
recently by Mr. Walt Zientek, an award-winning author and poet, his wife
Wendy and adult (nonresident, but frequently visiting) daughters Cory and
Jamie. The Zientek family was formerly owned by a yellow lab
named Caleb and a French Bulldog named Gibson, both of whom have passed on
and are deeply missed. Caleb and Gibson inspired much of Mr. Zientek's
writing on the subject of dogs, the proceeds of which are donated
to animal rescue, and we hope that Sammy will be similarly a-muse-ing.
You may learn more about Sammy's dad and his work at
http://www.twodogpress.com/twodogpress/walt.html
To help us raise money for our pets, Mr. Zientek has very kindly donated
to Flora's Pet Project several signed copies of his Book Heart
Dog Diaries. To purchase your copy or for more
details, please e-mail us at
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New Dad, New Bed
Cuddles from Mom
Napping with Friends And now, dressed for an
island getaway or a Jimmy Buffett concert...it's Surfer Sam!
 
Surfer Sam says: Don't forget the
sunscreen!
...and now we can call him "Uncle Sam"
Sam would like to announce the birth of his niece,
Julia Jeanette, on July 25th.
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The Flame Point
Kittens Blaze a New Trail We were so
pleased to send our flame point brothers to a new home together, and their
new family has sent us a fabulous first report:
Hi Flora!! The kittens are FANTASTIC!! We are just in awe!
They settled right in at the house. We have them in
(human brother) Colin's room. They were checking things out, ate,
went potty and were rubbing up against us in the first hour! It was
amazing!!! We are just thrilled. They took two naps on my lap! I'm so
happy!! I'm sending you the first of many pictures!! Give Dixie a
hug for us!!
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Daisy and Daffodil
in Full Bloom Daisy and Daffodil, 9-year-old sisters, needed a new
home when their former family moved. To our great joy, the girls were
adopted together by kind and loving parents Kristina and Peter, and big
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The little ladies are doing GREAT!! They are so much fun and just the
best company! They love playing and running around outside and
sunbathing in the dining room in the morning. We have now begun to let
them snuggle in bed with us at night...they stay with us until we fall
asleep, then in the morning they are together on the couch snoozing--just
like a couple of good mommies! It's so cute!! They each have a distinct
little bark; Peppy has a really girlie bark and the girls have a deeper
raspier bark, and they "shout" at each other when they are playing and
wrestling. They are always so happy to see us and love to be held and they
push each other out of the way to get to mommy or daddy first. The
girls were just what we needed to complete our little furry family!
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Blue and Spike take
a cat nap Blue (at left) and Spike are seen below dreaming of the
delicious treats that their mom bakes for the
Dog E-Bag. Spike very graciously allowed Florapuppy Blue
into his home in 2000 and has since made room for Marley, an FIV+ Florakitty
who has his own room and Gabriel, a handsome buff and white kitty boy who
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Greetings from Logan
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Hi Flora,
We hope this message finds you well. Our friend Logan is just over 2 years
old now, fast approaching his 2nd "birthdayversary" (August 22nd) with us.
As you'll see he's grown into a handsome guy with a charming, and often
goofy personality to match.
His favorite past time is playing fetch with the frisbee and he's
gotten quite good at catching it in mid air. He's actually obsessed
with
it, but it's a great means of exercise.
We had a bit of sad news back in February, in that we had to say
goodbye to our dear girl Christie (a beautiful
dalmatian who welcomed Logan into the family with open arms).
Although she looked fantastic on the
outside, her age caught up with her on the inside. Lucky for us Logan has a
way of filling most of the void, maybe in time we'll consider another new
friend.
Jeanne, Ed, Danielle, Andre, and of course Logan
  
Handsome Logan
Logan and his dear sister Christie
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Edith Ann, Now and Then,
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Edith Ann, Now
Edith Ann, Then

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Edith Ann, an adorable poodle mix who
celebrated her second birthday in May, is seen above left as she looks today.
At right is a photo of her the day she was dropped off with us--3 1/2 days
old, weighing just five ounces, and motherless. Edith Ann shares a career in the theater with her
mom,
Reno, a brilliant comedian,
and divides her time between Manhattan and Los Angeles. Below
left, Edith Ann is seen romping with her mom's dearest friend, inspiration
and Edith Ann's godmother, the incomparable Lily Tomlin.
Edith Ann's two brothers Winston and Benny (visible inside the
crate) were adopted together and are living large with a wonderful, loving family and a
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Lily Surveys Her
Domain

Hi, Flora!
Lily has grown into such a sweet, loving cat. She
is the most outgoing of our cats, loving the attention of visitors. She
has to be around one of us all the time. She comes into the bathroom when
we take showers. She will lay in front of the tub and then joins us at
the sink when we're brushing our teeth. She is way too funny! We
recently remodeled our kitchen and Lily decided she needed to climb the
ladder. Isn't she beautiful? She's
Absolutely Gorgeous!!!!
xox
Lynn & Bill
From Flora: Lily was a day
old and weighed just a few ounces when she was found under a bush, wet and cold,
after her mom was killed by a car. She was the sole survivor of a
litter of five, and things were touch-and-go for awhile, but she blossomed
into a longhaired calico beauty and since January 04 has been living the
life of love, companionship and comfort that we dream of for every kitty.
She's a very, very lucky little girl.
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Sharp-Dressed Men

Aladdin, above left, is seen with his new brother Ben as they prepare to
hit the runway in the latest fashions. Until recently Aladdin lived
with his mother, Jasmine, and two sisters Angel and Destiny, and now that he
finally has left the nest, he's ready to make some fashion statements.
From Aladdin's new family: How can we thank
you enough. He is such a love.
I think he was just the right fit for our family.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
From Flora: No, Thank YOU!!!
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LeeLee and Mia, the
cozy, contented kitties LeeLee and Mia are sisters, born outdoors
to a homeless kitty mom, but thanks to a concerned neighbor, mom and kittens
made it to safety. Leelee and Mia were lucky enough to be adopted
together by loving and kind human parents, and they have been showing their
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Laverne and
Shirley...doin' it their way! Here are those two little angels I
adopted from you...they've grown into little princesses. Shirley is
very timid and Laverne is a ball of fire, and they are both extremely
affectionate. They have all kinds of kitty toys, but would rather kiss
and hug each other and peer out the windows, and climb everything. I'm
glad they were adopted together, and the older cats enjoy them. The
older female has taken the role as Shirley's mom, but cannot keep up with
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