Happy Tales

This is our little boy, Jack. We rescued him as a foster failure almost 4 years ago. We had recently lost all 3 of our Senior pups in a short period of time and decided to foster a few puppies. We had 3 of the G litter- Geoff, George and Garth. Geoff became Jack and we have been loving him immensely every day!

One of his siblings had a doggy DNA test, and we learned they are Boxer, Terrier, and Swiss Shepherd mix. We decided that the side of his head with the floppy ear is his Terrier side and the side with the standing up ear is his Swiss Shepherd side. 😃

He is a bundle of love!

Jack will be 4 years old in July.

This is Mowgli! He was Jingles at ARP, from the J litter around the holidays in 2016, adopted on New Year’s Eve. He was the last puppy left from his litter, and I think the one who was most shy, when I adopted him. He’ll be 4 in October, and is still pretty shy, but he is the sweetest pup. He was 12 pounds when I adopted him and is just over 40 now full grown.

He’s my best pal and is the smartest dog I’ve ever met. Loves walks, naps, snacks, zooming around the house and outside (he’s FAST!), cuddling, sunbathing in the yard, playing tag and hide and seek, sleeping under the covers, and guarding the house. Does NOT like going to the vet, taking pills, baths, car rides, or strangers near his house.

We bought a house with a big, fenced back yard that connects to a 4 mile trail about a year and a half ago and I joke that I bought the house for him (only half joking!). He has loved hanging out with me all day every day and going on tons of walks during COVID this spring!

Thanks so much for giving me my best friend!

Last March, ARP brought a dog to our roller derby bout, as they have for every bout for the past several years. I always stop to visit the pups and the volunteers, but something was different about Cassie. I always want to take them all home, I’m a dog person, but I needed to help Cassie. I knew she had to come home with me.

She’s sweet, goofy, lazy most of the time, but full of energy when she’s excited. She loves camping, snuggling, going for walks or runs and peanut butter.

She dislikes getting her toenails clipped, baths and being more than 5 feet away from her “Mom”.

I am so thankful we found this sweet girl, she’s a perfect fit for our family. ❤️

The big is Cookie formerly Whitney adopted from ARP in April 2015. She turned 5 on January 23. She’s a good pup!!!

The little is Bella, a rescue from abuse in Long Beach California. Not sure her age. When she first arrived she’d cower when approached. That doesn’t happen anymore!!!

The black kitty Is Boogie formerly Baghera adopted from ARP September 2014. Best kitty ever!! Silky fur!!

The box kitty is Brutus formerly Ira. He was adopted from ARP in August 2015. He was a great kitty and snuggle bud with both Cookie and Boogie. Unfortunately he passed away In 2019 from a ruptured intestine. Sad sad day. We miss him so much. I asked God to provide him with plenty of good boxes

We adopted our fur-ever best friend on March 16th, 2020. Although he originally responded to Elvis, followed by Finnegan for about one year, he has settled in nicely with his new name, Scotch.

Today, Scotch enjoys many walks, naps in the sunshine, and hours of fun in our fenced-in backyard. He is so loved and we are forever grateful to Animal Rescue Project for finding us our best friend.

My husband and I adopted Murphy (formerly Moo-Moo) in November of 2019 from Animal Rescue Project in Kalamazoo, and he has been the best addition to our little family. Murphy is currently living in the Twin Cities and having the best time! Over the last 8 months we have discovered that some of Murphy's favorite things are peanut butter, squirrels and bunnies, hiking in new places, and swimming! We are so thankful for the dedication and hard work that the Animal Rescue Project Team puts in each and every day to make sure all of these animals can find their forever homes. If it weren't for you we never would have met Murphy, and we hope that your positive impact continues far into the future. We can't wait to adopt from ARP again!

Here is a picture of Murphy on his very first pontoon ride in northern Michigan! He loved it.

Cooper, formerly Astro, was adopted in October 2017, a few months after we lost our very first dog. He was (and still is) the best dog for us, his smile is infectious! His favorite thing in the world is car rides, and he is happy to be going wherever we are going. He is the pup that inspired us to become volunteers!

Thanks for all you did for our pups while they were with you, and all you do for all the animals in your care ❤️

This is Ziggy (formerly spelled Zygi). She loves running in her yard and cuddling on the couch with her family.

We love her!

I adopted Neville (formerly Gander) in November 2019. The staff at ARP are so great and recommended he might be a good fit for me. When I first interacted with him, he was incredibly shy and nervous with no interest in treats or toys, but by the end of the 20 min I sat with him, he had plopped down next to me on the floor - just enough to let me know it was ok to pet him but in a way that made it seem like he didn’t care.

Neville is such a different dog today (July 2020)! His fur has grown back where it was missing in patches, and his coat is so shiny and healthy compared to when I got him in November. He is playful, mischievous, and affectionate. He loves going to the dog park, especially Prairie View’s wooded section, and will play with about any dog, big or small. He has more toys than I’d care to admit and loves to play fetch and tug-of-war. Since I’ve been working from home, I find he always wants to be near me – either cuddled up next to me on the couch or curled up in a dog bed next to my desk. I can’t imagine what life would be without him – he’s such a character with ears as big as his attitude – and everyone who meets him falls in love with him.

I’ve attached a few pictures (and a video of one of his cutest habits). Thanks again for caring for these animals until they find their furever homes. All they need is a little compassion and love!