Blonde Beauty Olivia is in her Forever Home!

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Our gorgeous blonde bombshell didn’t even get a chance to make our adoptions page, she went home so quickly! Olivia (now Penny) is the happy new sister of Sammy’s Hope Alum, Tyson, who went home back in April. We are thrilled for her! Have a wonderful life, Penny, and listen to your big brother!…

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Ares (now Mack) is in his Forever Home!

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Our wonderful gentle giant Ares is in his forever home with his new mom, and he even has a new name– Mack! We are so very happy to see this wonderful boy in a home where he can get the life he truly deserves. Congratulations, Big Guy!…

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Sasha has found her Forever Family!

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Volunteer favorite Sasha, who had been in the shelter since last January, has finally found her forever home! Her new family reports that she is loving her new home, playing nicely with her cat siblings, and is generally the happiest pup in the world. There was not a dry eye in the house when she left, but we are so very happy to see her go! Have a wonderful life, baby girl!…

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Sunny is in Foster!

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Our long tall cool Sunny is in foster tonight with our wonderful friends at Camp Bow Wow Bridgewater! Thank you so much for finding a place for this fabulous girl!…

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Frankie the Shepherd Puppy is Home!

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Adorable shep puppy, Frankie, will be sleeping happily in his own bed tonight. He left the shelter this morning with his Forever Family! Have a wonderful life, good boy!…

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Bette Davis’ Eyes

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Little Bette Davis is a 4 month old kitten who was brought to the Shelter as a stray with her sister. Her sister, who has the same gorgeous dilute torbie coat, was adopted pretty quickly. Unfortunately, Bette suffers from a congenital condition called upper eyelid agenesis, which means she was born with no upper eyelids. The condition is painful, with the hairs rubbing on the eye, causing corneal keratitis and eventual blindness. …

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Princess is in Foster!

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Petite little Princess has been taken into foster by one of our wonderful volunteers! Miss Princess is adjusting nicely to her foster home and her foster mom reports that she has turned into a cuddle-bug the likes of which we never saw while she was in the shelter! Princess is a senior girl who is no trouble at all and really deserves to have a loving forever home. While her foster mom is committed to …

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Gunner is Home!

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Handsome German Shepherd pup Gunner is in his forever home! We are so happy for you, buddy! …

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Sam has found his Forever Home!

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Sweet little Sam the Apricot Poodle went home with his Forever Family last week.. Looks like he is fitting right in! Much happiness in your bright future, little guy!…

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Reno is in his Forever Home!

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Gorgeous Reno is home with his Forever Family! He now has his own house with loving humans and a beautiful older sister to watch over him. Congratulations, Pretty Boy!…

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Little Chaz has been adopted!

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Sweet little black cocker spaniel boy, Chaz, has found his forever family! Congratulations, buddy, have a wonderful new life!…

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Adoptions: Bette Davis and Cagney

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Adoptions: Morgan

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Adoptions: Hana and Yazmin

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Adoptions: Jackson, Scarlett, and Penelope

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Jackson, Scarlett and Penelope are siblings who were brought to the shelter on July 21st.  When the carrier was opened, it was love at first sight for everyone who saw them.  First out was the little boy, Jackson.  One of our volunteers immediately exclaimed, “OMG, he has paws the size of dinner plates!” Only eight weeks old and we could clearly see he’d be a stately cat when he grows up although he’ll …

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Adoptions: Minx

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Isn’t little Minx a cutie pie? Minx is a young, female, black and white long hair kitten who is just cute as can be. Can her long fur help her find a fur-ever home in your heart?…

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Adoptions: Chloe

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Chloe is a sweet little calico kitten. She came to the shelter as a stray, and is currently sharing a cage with little Minx. Could pretty Chloe find her forever home in your home?…

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Wesley (formerly Dante) has found his Forever Family!

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Gorgeous Cane Corso puppy, Wesley (formerly Dante), who was adopted to a loving family but came back to us because of his severe separation anxiety, has found his forever home! Our big beautiful boy is loving his new home, and his new family is working hard on his anxiety issues. We are so very happy for this sweet boy and know that his many fans around the country following his progress will be thrilled to …

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Buster (now Logan) is in his Forever Home!

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Handsome young Buster (renamed Logan), one of our favorite shelter pups has been adopted by one of our favorite volunteers! Congratulations, Aaron and Buster, have a wonderful life together!…

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Heidi had been adopted!

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Sweet, shy Heidi who really came out of her shell and blossomed into a bubbly friendly girl while in her foster home, has found her Forever Family! We are so grateful for Heidi’s foster mom’s hard work and the good samaritan angel who paid for surgery to have both of her cherry eyes fixed! She is one lucky girl who finally has the love she deserves. …

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Emma is in her forever home!

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Sweet Emma, who captured the hearts of the Sammy’s Hope volunteers, is in her forever home! The children in her new family are overjoyed because they have wanted a dog for so long. According to Emma’ s mom, she is a “perfect fit”! Congratulations, Emma! We will miss you but couldn’t be happier for you!…

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Tango is Home!

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Adorable beagle boy Tango went to his forever home this weekend! We love this little guy and are so very happy to see him with his very own Family. Congratulations Tango!…

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Azizi (now Izzy) is in Her Forever Home!

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Sweet, shy young boxer girl Azizi has gone to her forever home!  She has a new name, Izzy, and a brand new life.  Congratulations little girl, best of luck with your new family.  We’ll miss you!…

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Georgia is Finally Official!

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Our sweet Georgia, who has been in foster for nearly a year, is finally an official member of her foster family! Georgia’s human and canine family love her so much that the just can’t part with her! We are so very happy for this long-time volunteer favorite girl……

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Adoptions: Dante

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UPDATE: Dante has been adopted and is now “Wesley!”

Cane Corso puppy Dante is such a fabulous dog, we can’t believe no one came to claim him.  He was found as a “stray” but walks perfectly on a leash and knows many commands.  We believe he is under 1 year old  and may have some more growing to do!  Dante has a gorgeous brindle coat, striking amber eyes and a perfect personality.  He has gotten along well …

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Zoey was adopted!

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UPDATE: Zoey was adopted!

Our pretty Zoey came to the shelter as a stray, but her friendly and playful demeanor makes us think she has known human companionship before. She loves running around and bumping her head against your hand; she’ll do anything to get you to pet her! She was also recently spayed and is up to date on her shots, and we think she is about a year old.…

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Adoptions: Hazel

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Pretty little Hazel came to the shelter as a stray. Her coloring is that of a black and white tuxedo, and even her little nose is covered in black. She will sit on your lap when you brush her, and will cuddle in your arms to show appreciation. She is even patient when you trim her nails! She’d be a great cat for someone who is looking for a cat who is full grown and …

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Adoptions: Herbie

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Little Herbie is approximately 1 year old, and loves to play! While he may be small in size, he has some muscle on him. He loves his toys, and is very affectionate, and seems curious towards other cats. With his jet black coat, which is smooth as silk, and bright yellow eyes, he sure is a looker. And while he is no longer a kitten, he still has a playful kitten attitude.…

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Winston was adopted!

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UPDATE: Winston was adopted!

What is there to say about Winston? We think he is between 3 and 4 years old, and has the looks of a maine coon cat. He has handsome, long, dark grey fur, and a little dark ruby nose. Winston enjoys playing hide and seek underneath the newspapers in his cage. And if you’re looking for a lap cat, Winston is your man; he loves being curled up in your arms …

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Emmi (Now Rogue) is in Her Forever Home!

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We are thrilled to announce that Emmi (renamed “Rogue”), our sweet scared girl who came to the shelter pregnant, lost all of her puppies, and worked so hard to overcome her fear, is now ADOPTED! Rogue’s mom and adoptive brother Gambit decided that they could not part with her– so they made her a permanent member of the family. We are moved to tears over this happy family story……

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Cash has been adopted!

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Adorable beagle boy Cash has been adopted! Congratulations, buddy, have a terrific life with your new family.…

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Adoptions: Tango

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UPDATE: Tango has been adopted!

Tango is a charming wiggly 1.5 year old beagle boy. He was found as a stray with two other beagles, a lemon-colored girl and tri-colored boy named Cash, both of whom we think were littermates. Both of his siblings have already been adopted. His volunteer friends have found Tango to be affectionate and fun, responding well to treats and eager to learn his basic commands. Come meet Tango today and …

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Please Help Mercedes’ Puppies Get Vet Care!

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Some of you may remember Mercedes, the gorgeous blue and white pregnant female pittie who found herself at the shelter last June. Happily, the fabulous Pibbles & More Animal Rescue pulled her from the shelter and took her to a terrific foster home to have her babies in peace and comfort. Her foster mom is an angel who found a place for Mercedes on her beautiful farm, where mom could have her puppies in quiet …

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Heidi is in Foster!

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Heidi, our sweet shy German Shorthaired Pointer girl is out of the shelter and in a loving foster home!  Heidi is scheduled to get surgery on her eyes next week and will be recuperating in the comfort of a real home!  She is adjusting well and getting along with her doggie foster sibling.  Heidi is already spayed and up-to-date on her vaccinations– as soon as she had recuperated from her eye surgery, she will …

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Adoptions: Buster

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UPDATE: Buster has gone to his forever home!

Handsome Buster was found as a stray but was clearly loved and trained by someone.  We estimate him to be around 1 year old and he has been neutered.  Buster knows many commands, walks politely on a leash and takes treats gently from his human friends.  Buster is sweet and affectionate, loving the company of his volunteer friends with whom he will happily cuddle for hours.  He …

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Jack was adopted!

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UPDATE: Jack found his forever home!

Charming little Jack has the finest temperament and sweetest heart.  His all black coat is accented by his beautiful almond shaped eyes.  He came to us declawed on his front paws and they are a bit sensitive, so he prefers if you don’t touch them.  Other than that, he is up for anything; playing, looking out the window or just sitting in your lap and getting pet.  We believe that he would get …

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Halo has gone to his forever home!

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Halo, the very handsome well-behaved golden lab, who was so afraid when he first came to the shelter, has gone to his forever home! His new family is already busy teaching him tricks and taking him for long walks. They wrote to us “Halo is an absolute angel and we already feel so blessed and thankful to have him as the newest member of our family!” Congratulations, Halo, we couldn’t be happier for you!…

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Halo is in Foster!

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UPDATE: Halo has been adopted!

Beautiful blonde lab Halo is out of the shelter and in a loving foster home! Halo went home with his foster mom last week and is adjusting nicely to life out side of the shelter. His foster parents love him very much and are anxious for him to find his forever family.

Please contact us or fill out an adoption application online if you are interested in adopting Halo!…

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Billy Ray is in his Forever Home!

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Handsome Billy Ray (now Hunter) the Beagle went home last week! We wish him the very best with his new family!…

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Adoptions: Pumpkin

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Chessy was adopted!

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UPDATE: Chessy was adopted!

Chessy is a girl with looks that demand attention. Her long fur is beautifully colored, and is softer than you could imagine. She loves her head rubbed, and would be quite content to be a lap cat. She is 9 years old, spayed, and up to date on her shots.…

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Adoptions: Halo

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UPDATE: Halo has been adopted!

Halo is a befitting name for such an angel. Halo was surrendered by his family because they could no longer care for him. He was very sad, confused and scared when he first arrived, but now enjoys his walks and time with our volunteers. Halo is a VERY AFFECTIONATE boy. Loves being pet and is content just to be with you. Halo is neutered and up to date on his …

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Deuce is in his Forever Home!

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Beautiful Deuce, who was so scared when his old family dropped him off at the shelter a couple of months ago, has found a loving new family!  Deuce blossomed into a charming, affectionate boy during his time spent with our volunteers, and we are all so thrilled to see him finally go home.  Congratulations, buddy!…

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Poochie is in his forever home!

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Poochie, the yorkie who was so scared to be in the shelter, has now left the building! Congratulations, Poochie! We are so happy for you!…

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Thank You!

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Thank you so much to Kate (pictured with our volunteer Lora) and Tanner for their donation to Sammy’s Hope! Tanner decided this year that instead of gifts for her birthday, she would rather her friends make a donation in her honor to their favorite charity. Kate adopted her brother Smokie (squeezed between Kate and Lora in the picture) from Sammy’s Hope and she decided to use her own birthday money to make a $50 donation …

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Adoptions: Charlie

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Charlie is a young boy who has lost his way. Found as a stray, he is looking for a new family to give his affection to. He will greet you with a purr, give you a rub and show you how much he appreciates you. Charlie is very curious and loves to explore, but can’t resist the urge to stop and play. Charlie is very easy going and would be great with adults or children …

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Rosie is in Her Forever Home!

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Gorgeous leggy Rosie went home yesterday with her new family!  This beautiful hound girl is a dream come true for her new mom and dad and will be enjoying spending her days with them at the family store.  While we will miss her smiling face, but we are so very happy to see her find her perfect home.…

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Princess Grace has left the Building!

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Our beautiful Grace, who had been at the shelter since December, found her forever home this week! She met her new family at the Lord & Taylor/Best Friends Adoption Event last weekend, and they were smitten! Grace’s new big brother even gave her a new middle name, “Elizabeth,” after he met her. Today Grace Elizabeth went home with her forever family, and there was not a dry eye at the shelter. Have a wonderful life, …

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Adoptions: Emma

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UPDATE: Emma has been adopted!

Emma is a four year old shitzhu/poodle mix. She has a moderate amount of energy and likes to go for walks around the shelter. However, her favorite thing to do is to be held and get attention from the volunteers. She is up to date on her immunizations and is microchipped. Come and meet her!

If you are interested in learning more about Emma or adopting her, please contact

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Stella has gone to her forever home!!

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Stella, the cute little bulldog puppy, has been adopted! Her new family was at the shelter looking for a bulldog when Stella suddenly appeared and leaped into their arms! Fate? We think so!! Congratulations, Stella! We are very happy for you!…

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