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Hello, Just wanted to let everyone know that my wife and I are so happy with our new addition to the family. Miss Dee is such a happy cat and keeps us entertained constantly. I have attached a few pics for you to see. I have also attached a video if you are able to review. Apparently, she likes to play fetch with her play mice. I never knew cats would do this. Enjoy and thanks again for the loving gift to our home. Corey/Janna Birkeland
Hi! I just wanted to touch base with you on an update with Rufus. He’s great! He’s so loving and wonderful. He’s eating well and just seems so happy. He’s so much fun. Thank you once again because he’s such a wonderful part of my life now and I can’t imagine it with him! Justin
Hi, Here is a picture of Jack, adopted from the New Rochelle Humane Society in February of 2008, with his friend, Barack who I got from a person who was going to bring him to the shelter because he could no longer care for him. Jack is the tiger tabby. Anthony Frusciante
Hello Everyone, Just want to update you on the Siamese cat I adopted on Sunday, February 7th. Jerry (our son named him) is doing just wonderful. Although you advised us to keep him separated from our other two cats at first, we let Jerry have free roam around the house within an hour of bringing him home. We figured that since both of our cats didn’t hiss or growl when they smelled him through the cat carrier, that it would be safe. The first night went Ok. There was some hissing and growling, but no fighting. We’ve had Jerry for two days now and he and my 6 month old, Jinx, are already buddy-buddy!! My older cat, Bam, pays him no mind and Jerry doesn’t seem to pay him any mind either. They just smell each other and keep it moving. Occasionally, Jerry or Bam will hiss at each other, but that went from hissing every time they saw each other to now just hissing once. Jerry is very much a people cat. He lovessss attention and he lovessss kids!! He doesn’t seem to mind my 4 year old daughter constantly putting her face into his to kiss him. However, since he’s still new to our home, we are constantly telling her to get her face out of his face as most cats can’t tolerate that for too long. Jerry also enjoys sleeping in the bed with my husband and I. He’s glued next to my husband the whole night and in the morning when I take my 20 month old out of the crib, he greets her with tons of rubs. Like the Siamese breed, he is very chatty and a huge purring machine!! I’m glad to report that everything is going GREAT and that our family was lucky to have the opportunity to adopt him from your shelter. I’m sure our older cat, Bam, is happy too because our crazy kitten, Jinx, hasn’t bothered him once since his new buddy came along. Now, Bam can go back to relaxing again. THANK YOU so much for this wonderful cat and he thanks you guys, too, for providing shelter and care for him while he waited to be adopted! Jerry is a lil camera shy, but as soon as I’m able to get a good shot, I will definitely send you a pic of him!! Sincerely, George, Lisa, Jason, Kristen, Olivia, Vam, Jinx and Jerry DaSilva
Hello Dana, Zita and staff! It’s been a while since we brought Merlin (Phoenix) home last November, and after a few weeks of adjustment, the boys are getting along great. They do play rough sometimes, but we have invested in a very effective water squirt bottle which comes in very handy! But for the most part, they have become great pals. Our first cat, Chief, is the big cream and orange guy. Merlin is growing fast and is even bigger than when these photos were taken around New Year’s. He is absolutely adorable and hilarious - a joy to live with. Thanks again for all the great work you do, and it was a pleasure meeting you all. My only regret is that we weren’t able to adopt them all! Kristin Bachenheimer
We thought that you may want to see how Vina has taken over our home. P.S. She is so heavy that we are starting to call her Pudgy. The Nole’s
We picked Bella up from the New Rochelle Humane Society last March. My daughters had been begging for a dog for years - I finally gave in. I had never had a dog before and didn’t really know what to do with her, but everyone there made this transition very easy, especially Carrie and Cheryl. They walked me through every step…thanks Cheryl for those late night calls you answered and Carrie for all the wonderful training!!! Bella is the best dog - she is so cute and sweet and I don’t really remember life before her. I love Bella more than words can say. Maria Hryckowian
Hi Everyone, It’s me, Mr. Tabby. My new Mom calls me “Alfie”. She likes to play ball with me every night and has given me lots of toys to amuse myself with while she goes to work. I give her quite a workout when she comes home. I make her chase me when she throws the ball and I don’t let her catch me. She’s too big to get under the bed…Ha Ha, I laugh. But, I am a shy boy and I like to come out, but I like my space. I will tell you she is very nice and lets me sleep in the crook of her arm. I really love her, but I’m still shy and am letting her know I am the boss and I own her. We are getting to know each other…and I know she needs to put medicine in my ears and I don’t like that so much. I’ll write to you again with new updates and pictures as I grow up and settle in. Meow from Mr. Tabby, Alfie and Mom, Andrea
We adopted Jasper two years ago from the shelter after losing our first cat, Casey, who had also been adopted from the shelter in 1985. He has adjusted superbly to our home! He is the biggest baby on the face of the planet. He loves to be held and cuddled and he is the perfect lap cat. He gets along amazingly with our kitten, Firestone, who we took in after finding him living alone in our backyard at the age of 3 months. We hope that his sister, Mitzy found a loving home as well. We would like to thank you so much for letting us bring Jasper into our home; our daughter has even decided she’s taking him to live with her after college! Regards, The Tozzo Family
Hi, Here we are, writing to you to report about our success. We’re eating good after 3 days, we’re playing, we studied carefully the whole place, we’re looking for our favorite place, and already very comfortable to evict our owner from her computer chair. Tomorrow, we’ll resist to go to the vet - let them catch me first. Here are some pictures that you can use on your site. Thank you guys a lot, and we wish the same to all pets you’re taking care of. Sofia Brenerman and Ken Hinek
We just wanted to send you an update on Yankee. We adopted 6 year old Yankee in September of 2009. In less than 5 months, he has truly embraced family life. He just proves that it is never too late and no pet is ever too old to adopt, to bring joy and love into each other’s lives. Yankee loves our 2 children, sleeps on our daughter’s very pink bed and, as you can see, just adores getting tummy rubs. We are so grateful to have him in our family, and thank you for taking such good care of him when he needed you. The Etkins
I wanted to send you some updated pic’s of Frankie and Lola (formerly Alex and Anya, and BOTH BOYS!) who were adopted in July. They pretty much have the run of the house and Natasha, my 6 year old black cat is getting along with them better as you will see in some of the pictures. They are getting bigger by the dat and so enjoy the pictures! Josephine Arce
I’m writing to all of you to fill you in on Callie (formerly ‘Bessie’). Callie has been such a blessing to me and my Mom!! She came into our lives at the right time - we had recently lost our other Pit Bull Terrier, Oopsie, to cancer at the ripe, old age of 15. Oopsie was a ‘Patrick Carey’ rescue and a real sweetheart. We were devastated by her passing. I had been looking for another Pitty for a couple of months when Callie was surrendered to the shelter because her family could no longer care for her. As you all know, Callie is extremely sweet, playful and affectionate. One evening, while Callie was snuggling on my chair with me, she sighed and placed her head on my chest as if to say; maybe I have finally found my ‘forever’ home at last. Callie has gone on a couple of road trips with me already. I take her to the dog park here in New Rochelle and to dog parks in South Boston and Provincetown, MA. Each time, Callie has a wonderful time romping with the other dogs. We are eternally grateful for telling us about Callie. We will keep you all updated. Attached are some photos taken last September in Provincetown, at the top of Cape Cod. Therese and Callie Camillone
Hi, I adopted Sarge the Corgi mix in mid July of 2009 and I loved him as soon as I met him. Sarge (or Sargie) is a very special dog and has made so many friends since he moved in. He is still adorable and absolutely loves going to the dog park. He’s cuddled up right next to me on the couch right now and I can’t thank you enough for putting him in my life. Sarge is just the perfect dog and the perfect fit for me. Sorry I don’t have better pictures. I had to steal these from a friends camera. Take care, Erik and Sarge
Hi everyone - Here are some pictures of Daisy. Daisy was born at the New Rochelle Humane Society on August 13th, 2006. Her mother was “Peaches” and she is one of six in her litter. She has been an added joy to our family. She is such a smart, loving, affectionate and funny dog. As a matter of fact, our cat, Whitey is in love with her and she bullies him to no end (which he loves, by the way). Thanks for taking such good care of all of the animals. Sabrina Delgado
We adopted Woodie on December 15th, 2009. He is loving and adorable. We wanted a black cat that was older than a kitten with a personality already. Woodie was perfect at a little over 2 years old. He is spending his Winters in Florida. He is hanging out in a screened in porch where he can watch squirrels, lizards and birds. He is loving it. He is going to spend the Spring and Fall in New York and the Summer in Connecticut on our boat. He is so affectionate and is bringing us much happiness after the passing of our black cat of 10 years named Spooky. My husband and I are crazy about Woodie and would like to thank the New Rochelle Humane Society for bringing joy back into our lives. You do a great job with your cat room which is where I picked him out and knew he was the one for us. Thank you so much, Andrea and Ken
Dear New Rochelle Humane Society, I adopted a lovely cat named Edi in August. She is a beautiful black sweetheart with green eyes. She is such a love and she has adapted to her new home in no time. I cannot believe we have only had her for a few months, I don’t know what we would do without her. My daughter runs into the house first thing from school to find her. Edi is so good that even if she is sleeping, she is ready for hugs or to play. Edi sleeps at the foot of my bed on a pillow. Every morning, just before it is time to get up, she crawls up to me and puts her head in my arm and I pet her. She is so smart. One day, I over slept and instead of just enjoying the extra time, Edi must have known and she nudged under my chin to wake me up. We are so happy we found Edi and we are looking forward to a long life with her. Thanks again, Juliet Newman
Hi everybody! We just thought we would give you an update on Gypsy, who we adopted from you in July of 2005. Gypsy has brought us so much joy, we can’t begin to describe it. This past summer, we drive with her to Nova Scotia for a family vacation (we refuse to fly her). She had a wonderful time and even stayed at the Hilton Hotel in new Brunswick on the way home, were they treated her like royalty! Here are a few pictures of her. Thank you so much for saving her life from that over-heated car so she could become ours. Asha Mellor
Hi Everyone, Well, it has been a wonderful six months since we adopted Cody (aka Captain Jack). We wanted to keep you up to date on Cody. He is really one of the family now. We love spoiling him. He is so loving and good natured. He loves going for long walks and then coming home and napping on his comfortable bed. He loves getting brushed so his coat looks pretty and he even likes getting his teeth brushed with his favorite chicken flavored toothpaste. No matter where we take him, if it is to the pet store or a on a walk, people stop to fuss over him and comment on how cute he looks. He has the full run of the house now and is extremely well behaved. He is a very smart little boy. He loves to cuddle and is always giving kisses. He is always by our side. Adopting Cody has enriched our lives. We can’t thank all of you enough for bringing Cody into our lives. We are sending some pictures of Cody for you to see how well he is doing. Out best to all of you, Michael and Judy
Hi…Dawn again, Just wanted to share more Tiki pictures. She’s getting so big already. Here she is with her Christmas present, and yet she’s fascinated with the box.
I have been wanting a kitty for a long time. My husband surprised me this year and said I could pick one out for Christmas! The minute I met Kramer at the New Rochelle Humane Society, I knew he was the one. I actually felt like he chose me! What a great present. We went to pick up Kramer (aka Exon) this morning and he hasn’t stopped purring since we got him home! He is a 3 month old black and grey tabby with white paws. He loves his new blanket, cat lounge, and toy mouse. He is going to be a great addition to our family. Thanks to the New Rochelle Humane Society for taking such great care of Kramer, and for providing so much love and devotion to all of the animals. Thanks, Quinn Dowling
Dear New Rochelle Humane Society, I adopted a cat named Tippy whose name is now Dash (Dasher) on Saturday, December 19th. We want to thank you very much for bringing Dash aka Tippy into our lives. He is so much fun. We love him very much. He is slowly making friends with our other cat, Penguin. Here are some photos of Dash. Thanks again! Terri Palma
We adopted “OZZY” now named CODY. He was a diamond in the rough. He came home Christmas Eve 2009 and just needed some rules and love. He has turned out to be a very smart, obedient and loving dog. He has learned to walk on a leash, sit, lay down and stay. Not bad for 1 week. He loves his toys and to play fetch. After some grooming, this good looking dog is beautiful. We are looking forward to a lifetime of fun. Jim DeLancey
Hi, We are so happy to say that Bear, formerly known as Ray Ray, is very happy in his new home. He is very curious and loves to play. He loves chasing toy cars and has plenty of toys to play with. He’s such a good boy and is super cute. We can’t wait to get home each day to see him. He always greets us with a meow and purrs like crazy. Thank you so much for taking such good care of your baby. Akilah
Exactly one year ago today (December 29th), I adopted a four month old kitten named Laura (now Piper). When I took her home, I had no idea how happy she would make me. She is the funniest, sweetest cat I have ever known!!! She sleeps under the covers, runs to the door when I come home and even plays fetch! Piper has a few asthma issues, but even when she is sick, she’s still full of energy and love. We’ve even had our portrait painted! One year ago, I found a little cat that stole my heart, and now I have a best friend. If you want to see what Piper is up to and for more cute pictures, you can find her on Facebook under Piper Smeagol Parker. Thank you and Happy New Year New Rochelle Humane Society!!!! Love, Alex and Piper
Hi! I adopted PC last Wednesday…his new name is Rudy and he is the best! He loves his new home and everyone loves him. He is such a snuggle bug and so sweet. Attached are some pictures of him in his new home with his new big brother, Gus (my family’s 90 pound Yellow Lab)…they love each other. Abbe Grimes
Hi! I adopted Trina from you guys sometime in December of 2009. She was listed as a four month old Siamese mix. I was initially afraid she would have issues with being in a household of rowdy dogs, even though we have two other cats here that the dogs absolutely love. Well, in walks Trina…not even one bit afraid of all the poking noses, barks or galloping of feet as the dogs ran from room to room. Trina acted like a PRINCESS! And a Princess she is a month later! Enclosed is a picture of Trina with Brazen, also a New Rochelle Humane Society adoptee!!!!! The two aren’t yet best buddies, but they do have their moments of play and cuddling together. Again, THANK YOU for letting Trina and Brazen come into my life. A shelter pet can be a WONDERFUL enrichment to ones life. Mary-Elizabeth Simpson
Snowy aka Tiki has her first vet visit yesterday and got a new pink collar with a bell for being such a good girl. My living room looks like a Petco, LOL. She’s gonna be one spoiled kitty! Wishing everyone a very Happy Holidays from us…and thank you again for all the wonderful work you do! Love, Dawn and Tiki
Everyone loves a happy ending! Do you have a happy tail to share? If you’ve adopted a pet from our shelter, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your happy tail to PetAdopt@verizon.net!
