Success Stories

KATYDID

Hi Star,

We are absolutely loving Katy being a part of our family. It took some time to get her adjusted at first. She was a little aggressive and definately wanted to be the boss. But after a few months, she has really turned into such a sweetheart! She still has to be the boss, which works out perfectly because our other dog Sammy needs a boss. Our dog Lucy died this time last year and it just devastated Sam. He was such a different dog after that, and we could tell that he desperately needed a buddy, especially one that took charge. So, Katy was just a perfect match for us! She loves being out in the yard, and is obsessed with every other animal she comes in contact with. I think when we read her description at GHS, it said something about her being a clown and that is SO true!

Thank you so much to you and the staff there for giving us such a sweetheart! We’ll keep in touch!

Kelly and Max

LADDY

Hello Everybody,

We have had LADDY for a few weeks now and we just wanted to give you a quick update.

PAZZO, which is his new name (it’s Italian for funny, silly), seems to be enjoying himself. He and our other dog BELLA became the best of friends, they play a lot together, sleep right next to each other and BELLA has been a great help with training him, as she sets a good example of what needs to be done. As you can see in one of the enclosed pictures, he has learned to sit quietly and listen to a prayer before he eats.

We go for long walks every day in a pack of 5, 6 or 7 depending on which friends we go with. Pazzo goes with us into the chicken coop and this morning he even kissed (it was more of a lick) one of our 1 day old chicks.

Life is goooooooood!!!!!

Thank you all for making our lives complete again.

Jim, Anna, Bella and Pazzo Ostovani

MISHKA

Hi GHS,

I see that most of these success stories are from recent adoptees, but wanted to tell you about a kitty I adopted at the end of 2001. This is Mishka and she is the Queen of my parent’s house. She lived with me for two years until the playfulness/bullying of her younger kittie friends got to be too much. She now is the sole kitty at my parent’s house where she rules alone and is adored. I still get to see her often and she stays with me when they travel. She is happy, loves to talk and has the best yawn/meow combination that we all love. The vet said she was probably 9 or 10 when I got her 6 1/2 years ago, but she is still doing great! I know how hard it is for black cats to find homes. It took her 3 months to find a home with me. I am just so thankful she ended up in your shelter where she was given the time to find a home.

Thanks,

Stacy

MARLEY

Dear Alyce, Star, and all the GHS Volunteers,

In September of 2007, I adopted Marley (He is now known as Jack.). The night before I brought him home, I was told that Marley had been at GHS for two years. Any animal confined 20-21 hours a day for two years in a cage should be at least a little crazy or neurotic. Not only does Marley have an even temperament, he has been an absolutely great dog.

Only a very caring environment could have kept such a smart, wonderful dog from going crazy and I have nothing but praise for GHS. In fact, in just about every conversation I have with fellow dog owners I tell them that if they or anyone they know of is looking for a dog they should check out GHS. You guys have a terrific program and you deserve every accolade for the work you do in rescuing dogs and cats. Thank you so much.

Sincerely, John Hacherian

JOHNNY

Hi Glendale-

Thank you for helping us through the process of adopting “Sigi” (the dog formerly known as Johnny). We’ve only had him since Sunday morning, but as you can see, he is already helping us at the office….By the way, he is a champion runner. I went for a run with him & he barely broke into a trot. He was pulling me along! This guy has a ton of energy, is great on the leash, friendly to people & dogs. I’m talking up the Glendale Humane Society Shelter to everyone.

Thank you! Megan & Ed

GRANNY SMITH

Dear all,

here is a recent picture of Nikki (a/k/a Granny Smith). She is doing great. Nikki particularly enjoys her two daily strolls around the block, ambling and sniffing around in the yard, and taking naps with the cat. She enjoys snacking on apple slices. She is very popular with people at the dog park because of her endearing smile, and has even run into a former Glendale volunteer who used to walk her!

Thank you for rescuing her. Martina Bernstein