Happy Tails

Brendan and I adopted Keesha on June 3, 2008. She came to us with such a sweet disposition and a desire to be loved!

We were bringing her into a home that already had two large and spoiled dogs, both of whom had been with us since their puppyhood. Keesha has definitely come from a different life than our other two dogs. [ACN rescued Keesha from a controversial no-kill facility in Hendersonville after the state shut them down.] But I'm proud of the effort I have seen in her.

Keesha in her new home

Really, it has only been four weeks since we've had her. I think she's made great progress. I attribute this to the love and compassion she received while she was with ACN. I think that everyone who worked with Keesha gave her a sense of ease and security that allowed her to come into a large family and thrive. 

I can not tell you what a blessing Keesha has been to our home. I was a little concerned that three dogs would be too much, or would cause a  disruption to our little herd. I've since realized that it's actually the perfect number. There is always someone who wants to play and someone who wants to chill, and that means no one is left out.

I commend the job that animal compassion does. I commend the volunteers that worked with us to approve our home (We nicknamed them DSS, "Doggie Social Services"). I think they chose wisely and asked the right questions. I hope that they feel good about their choice. I know that Keesha was very much loved and cared for with ACN and I want ACN to know that she is very much loved and cared for by her new family.

Bless you and all the volunteers,
Yours,
Cindy and Brendan"

Suzy's puppies Winston, Lucy, Cordelia, and Lulu

In the following months, all of the puppies, including the blind ones, were adopted.Cordelia and her sightless sister Lulu were adopted together. Lucy (formerly Batgirl) and Winston were also adopted together. Their family reports they are coming along beautifully. Winston has even taught his sister to walk down stairs by grabbing her collar and tugging her along. Now Lucy does it on her own. Mom Suzy Q was adopting in June.  

Winnie and her new family

One day a stray dog wandered upon a nice gentleman. She was pregnant and had several pups. He contacted ACN for help in placing the puppies. Winnie (red bandana in picture) was one of those pups.

While in foster care, she had various problems arise with her hind legs. It turned out that she had severe hip dysplasia. Dr. Crouch with WNC Veterinary Referral Service, helped ACN by drastically discounting the surgeries that it took to try to fix her hips, before they totally degenerated. The outcome still wasn't great, but only time would tell.

Right after her last surgery, Winnie was at an adoption event and happened to meet Debbie. A volunteer explained all that Winnie had been through, and the potential problems that she may have with her hips as she got older. Debbie went home and told her family about Winnie. They decided that they wanted to meet her. Winnie melted their hearts and they adopted her. Winnie now has all the love and support that a girl could ever need! (adopted March of 2002)

Chief and Dianna

One fateful day (October 2000), John and Dianna stopped by an adoption event. They fell in love with a big, baby-boy, hound-dog pup named Chief (pictured with Dianna). They adopted him and returned a couple of months later and adopted his sister Ladybug, so that Chief would have a playmate.

A year later, they ran across another adoption day and fell in love and adopted another cute guy, Robbie. While there, they were enlisted as a new foster home. Soon they began their massive career as foster parents and volunteers.

Bonnie Bell and John