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Guestbook
Please feel free to leave any comments concerning our website, your adopted pet, or the work of From The Heart in our guestbook! We love hearing from you!
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Message From: justin
January 16, 2012
Just to let you know dobbins is doing great! he is 70lb of muscle.I want to thank from the heart. I hope to bring him in and see everyone
Message From: Wendy Thompson
December 25, 2011
Merry Christmas from our home to yours...a very special group of people with giant hearts...our lives have been enriched by adding Prince, AKA Austin, to our lives..thanks to all of you..
Message From: Brit
October 18, 2011
Jimmy Dean, our little dachshund is the best that can be! We go to training school at PetSmart and if do extra great, we usually go to Pet'sBarn and grab a cookie or two! Next month, J.D. is going to the next level of training! He is such a good pup! Thank you for helping me find the most perfect pup for me!
Message From: Brittany
October 18, 2011
I read about Madilaine and she reminded me of when I got Jimmy Dean (Dachshund) from here... I think on maybe adopting her when she is ready! Jimmy and her will be great friends! (Training is our kind of thing and we want Madilaine participating with us... in our family!)
Message From: Cynthia
September 17, 2011
We adopted John Deere (J.D.) almost a year ago. He is doing wonderful. and growing like crazy. He is almost 37 inches tall when he stands on all 4 feet. We love him to pieces. He is very popular at the dog park, and loves to go and play with all the other dogs. I can't imagine not having him in our family. We are so thankful for everything you all did to make it possible.
Message From: Anne Alvarez
November 11, 2010
Congratulations Jojo!!! We love you!
Message From: Sally and Al Curry
October 3, 2010
We went to adopt a little poodle, "Sheena". We also fell in love with her and another rescue, a little chihuahua, "Dot". So of course we adopted them both. We love them both so much and they light up our lives eveyday. Thank you for making it possible for these precious babies to have a second chance in life. Al and I have made it our mission to make sure our girls have the best life possible. Thank you again.
Message From: Penny & Mike Shenk
September 14, 2010
We just want you to know that Kelcie is the love of our lives. Everyone that meets her, falls in love. She reallllly loves her evening walks and playing in the park with two of her friends. Thank you soooo much for our girl.
Message From: Laurel
August 20, 2010
This Sunday will be the one year anniversary of when we adopted our chihuahua Jenny. She brings joy to our family, and annoyance to her 130# Newfoundland brother! She was terrified of him when we brought her home, but it wasn't long before she started bossing Rufus around! (He's always a gentleman though.) She loves to explore the backyard & soak up the sun. I don't know how we got along without her!
Message From: C.J Pineau
August 20, 2010
I will be retiring next year and moving back to El Paso. I am proud mom and faithful servant to two dogs and three cats. When I get to EP I want to do volunteer work for an animal rescue group.
Message From: Fred
August 1, 2010
About two weeks ago, I had to let the sweetest little Chihuahua mix be taken to the shelter because I couldn't take him home with me (an absolute no pets rule at my apartment). When I heard about ARL in El Paso last week, I tried to recover him but apparently the El Paso shelter must have put him down (I was in El Paso for a weekend course I am taking) as he wasn't there. You couldn't miss him because he had a slightly torn up nose.
I would have GLADLY driven him over to ARL or to your facility if I had known about them or you at the time.
He was so well behaved that he didn't even growl or try to bite the guard when he put an improvised collar and leash on him to take him away. He had jumped up on my chair and laid down against my leg while I pet him.
I feel so bad about it. I wish I could do something to change it.
But never again will I allow such a sweet little animal to go to the pound when there are people like you that can take them and find them a home. I just wish I had known about you sooner.
God Bless You.
Message From: Catherine
July 27, 2010
I adopted a scruffly little thing named "Clay" in February of '09. I renamed him Remy and he's fit perfectly into our family. We have two other rescues, and he balances them out nicely.
When I initially got him, he'd been off the street all of 3 days, and was thin to the point where his ribs and hip bones could be felt. His fur was also thin in spots. We joked that he had the George Carlin hair-do (thinning on top with curly bits on the ends).
Since then, he's put on about 2.5 pounds, is more solid, and has a much healthier coat.
The people at From The Heart were great and even hunted down a green harness to match his spiffy collar.
Thanks, again, for rounding out our little family.
Message From: PAM!
June 27, 2010
You are the BEST around El Paso! The dogs and cats that end up in your arms are the luckiest shelter pets around! I love volunteering at your adoptions, and I wish Jojo luck in the contest. I have spread the word in all the possible ways I can. If you guys need any help in anything...I'm here to help!
Message From: Penny
June 26, 2010
We have had our Kelcie for two weeks and are soooo in love with her. What a welcome addition to our family. Thank you!!!!
Message From: Brenda
June 23, 2010
My best friend Shannon helped my adopt Peabody a few months ago. We are his third home. My children and I lost my husband in November. This precious chihuahua has helped fill the void. So thanks to Shannon and From The Heart we have alot more love in our home now!!!
Message From: Carolina
May 25, 2010
Hi,
I would like to say thank you guys because next June my beautiful puppy is about to be one year old. Ms.Brandy helped me out adopting him. My puppy is gorgeous very naughty and I love him so much. Thank you so much for the great job you doing by rescuing these beautiful "animals" they are so precious, thank you for giving them a second chance and treating them with respect! Hopefully many other persons will understand the great effort you guys doing and approach to adopt a wonderful pet. Thank you so much!
Message From: lori
May 17, 2010
we hope to check out your 'austin' adoption day @ petsense next week in round rock at the outlet mall
Message From: Charla
May 4, 2010
I found your site after looking at Lil' Misty on petfinder.com (we requested to meet her at Petsmart!). I read about your adoption process and just wanted to say, Bravo! I think it's wonderful that you are willing to put so much work into helping people find the right pet for them, and helping pets find their forever home. Can I get more info on volunteering with you?
Message From: Ronalee Turner
April 29, 2010
♥Thank you♥
Message From: DR. JIM BURKE
February 19, 2010
Three years ago you generously gave me my best friend Tyrone. He is loyal, loving and helped extend my life. I thank you so very much.
I am send a small donation today.
Message From: Terri Willis
February 6, 2010
So happy to see the happy ending & new beginning for Dobby. We love our little Abby so much! Although she still isn't over the hurdle of the super stubborn heartworms and her now enlarged heart :( we wouldn't trade a minute with her even if we knew when we adopted her how hard her journey would be! We will do everything in our power to make her better and we will love her for the rest of our lives. Thank you again and again for all the good you do.
Message From: Stacy & Sammy
December 20, 2009
Leroy Brown will be celebrating his first Christmas with us. We have fallen in love with him. He is the king of the household. He loves sleeping under the Christmas tree. We love him so much.
Message From: Nancy Giddings
September 19, 2009
I adopted Hart (now Li'l Abby on Sept 13, 2009. She has two older sisters Peanut & Pepper to teach her the rules. I think her favorite place is the yard, where she can bury her face in the grass. She follows everyone around, and goes both inside and outside on her own now. Li'l Abby is a smart puppy. She has learn to climb the four step into our bed, and comes down on her own. She is currently asleep in my lap while I'm typing this message. Thank you FTHAR. We dearly love Li'l Abby.
Message From: Barbara, Spencer, and Docker
August 30, 2009
I adopted Spencer (mini dachshund) from a kill shelter and of course they knew nothing about him. He had never been to a vet and wasn't even neutered! I adopted him and couldn't have been happier. He immediately became the most important thing in my life. Spencer and I moved into a large home with a HUGE backyard. My roomate and her two doxie's lived here also. Then she decided to buy her own home so that meant Spencer would be a lonely pup very soon. I decided to start looking around for a playmate but knew I had to make the right choice for Spencer and no one else. I browsed through rescue after rescue. One day I saw Doc's photo on petfinder. He was so adorable with those funny ears. I read his profile and found that Doc was a doxie/chihuahua mix and was a puppy. Although I was leary about a puppy I couldn't help but think of the positives. His breed mix was a positive because spencer does better with smaller dogs. His age was a plus because Spencer is very energetic and needed someone to keep up. My roomate told me I was rushing into adopting too quickly and I should wait. I just couldn't stop thinking of Doc though. I exchanged emails with a million questions and then decided I was going to go meet him. I planned for a Saturday but couldn't wait. Luckily Stacy was happy to have me come that Thursday. I brought him home and it took Spencer a day to get used to him. Now, only three days later Spencer and Docker have settled in. I am so lucky to have two dogs settle in so quickly and come with very few if any "negative" behaviors. Docker was instantly potty trained and has not had one single accident! He simply follows Spencer around and does whatever he does. Docker is learning to hike his leg and it is hilarious. He is just like Spencer and I and lacks coordination. :) He is the perfect addition and Spencer and I couldn't be happier. Thank you so much Stacy for all you have done for my family. Thanks for patiently tolerating my million questions and emails and my indecisiveness when I met Docker and his brother that day. I know in my heart I made the perfect choice. I couldn't ask for a better family.
Message From: Manu & Greg
July 29, 2009
Hey, many thanks for making our perfect match with Pip or now Pepper possible. Thanks again to Nicole! Pepper is a wonderful dog and we are having a great time with her. Everybody loves her and she is so gentle and kind that we mostly take her everwhere we go. She seems happy but I'm not sure if she realizes how happy she makes us with that cute look in her face. We love so much and are excited for the doggie-future-adventures!
Message From: Paige
July 29, 2009
My boyfriend and I knew we wanted to get a dog, but we were waiting until we got to Scottsdale, our next city of residence. But just to blow some time one day, I was browsing the internet looking at dogs. Giovanni (Vanni for short) was the first dog that popped up and because of his unique markings and adorable face, he caught my eye. (He is orange and black brindle, making him look like a tiger) I knew I had to have him. We weren't prepared to get a dog, but I couldn't stop thinking about him!!! I saved his Petfinder picture onto my phone and sent his picture to everyone I knew, telling them all that I had to have him. Like it was meant to be, we found out that he was being fostered 1 mile away from where we live! The next day, we went to pick up our new little Tiger dog. (he is actually an Italian Greyhound/Dachshund mix)
We were instantly in love with him; his sweet temperament and loving personality instantly sucked us in. He was a parvo dog who had been dropped off and abandoned. When we adopted him, he was free of parvo, but in very rough condition. After a month of loving him and getting him back to 100% health, we knew that he needed a sibling. We went back to Petfinder to see who was out there and we found him a little brother at the same rescue agency!!!
We are now the proud mom and dad of a new little addition to our family! Parker was one of 5 miniature dachshund mixed puppies that were severely malnourished. At first we thought that he might be too small to bring into our home. Vanni has a lot of energy and is extremely quick. But, after a few days, we realized that there was no giving him back. Vanni loves his little brother, Parker, and we couldn't be a happier family!!!
Message From: Laura & Mike
July 29, 2009
Hey Stacy...our little girl is a princess!!! Miss Mindy Lou,we love her so much. She is sooo funny.When she is ready for bed she wont go until i do,,,her little eyes get so droopy but, i have to be in the bed.She sits in daddys lap as soon as he gets home and then she rumbles and plays till bedtime.My daughter came home and brought her little old man,and he has never liked other dogs,never liked my other boy that passed but....he is in love !!!they play as long as he can and she knows when he is too tired,they snuggle in thier bean bag and on the love seat,its so cute.And she LOVES my grandkids and they adore her.She is so perfect....i look at that little face and know she was meant for us,we cant thank you enough.I will send you more pics,she is going to the beauty shop on friday to bathe and get her nails done.God Bless you and yours,Laura and Mike
Message From: (Private)
February 25, 2009
We had no idea when we brought Trinity home just how perfect she was
going to be for our family. She was still recovering from surgery and I
believe grieving (yet again) the changes in her life, and we loved her
completely, from the first. However, we hadn't even scratched the
surface of this jewel of a dog we'd adopted. This week we see a whole
new dog here in our house.
Today, she has been running (yes! RUNNING and FAST too!) all around the
yard chasing a basketball that my 11 year old is using to play keep away with
her. I am amazed at her grace and agility even on three legs and just
how much she is enjoying it! If I ever saw a dog smile it is Trinity.
She is like the ever-ready bunny-she just goes and goes!
She took a "kiss-break" to come and give me some puppy-sugar and when
Mike reached over to pick up the ball-she was off like a flash....never
mind all of my sweet nothings! She doesn't want to quit!
Today I found my three year old carrying her around the kitchen, chubby
little arms around her belly, and I held my breath for a second as I
wasn't sure Trinity would appreciate her loving ministrations. No
worries! She dealt with it with the patience of a little tripod saint.
Everyday she amazes me. She is so much the dog we have longed for and
wanted for so long. If we hadn't decided to take a chance on some poor
little dog someone had thrown away (unbelievable!) with only three legs
and an unknown past.....look what we would have missed out on.
THANK YOU for rescuing these dogs and giving them a second chance at
happiness......
Deb
Message From: McKensie
February 20, 2009
I adopted a toy poodle named Sparkle previously. She is the BEST doggie ever. We took this scruffy doggie in for grooming and she emerged a show dog! Perfect poodle. She is pampered and is the perfect pet. Thank you so much. We love her and couldn't imagine life without our perfect doggie.
"And just when the tired catapillar was about to give up, she emerged a butterfly..."
Message From: (Private)
February 2, 2009
Hey mom, I'm doing great at my new place! My new humans kept my name the same, so no changes there. My new people say that I'm adjusting very well - on the very first day I was already sitting (very handsomely I might add) and waiting patiently for my food. I weighed 18.2 lbs at my doctors visit last week so I've already gained about 3 pounds.
Their "old lady" dog still mostly ignores me, so my people picked out another puppy playmate for me - She will be ready in a few more weeks. Meanwhile, I'm having lots of fun playing with the humans.
And my voice is getting deeper now! My humans said that when I first got here, I "yipped". Now I bark like a big boy.
Oh, and the other day, the 7 year old human boy came out of his room dressed as a fireman. Well, of course I didn't recognize him - you know - with that big hat and jacket and everything... So I barked at him. I had to warn him to stay away from my humans! My humans thought it was cute that I know that I fit in so well that I'm ready to start protecting them!
Well, I need to go, it is WAY past my bedtime. I have to get up early to play!
Love,
Colby
Message From: (Private)
January 25, 2009
What a difference a month makes!! Riley who is happy as can be! He has found his forever home and you can be proud of yourself for changing his and our lives...thank you so much for choosing us!
Riley's family (formerly Geoff)
Message From: Nicholle
December 31, 2008
Stacy,
I am writing on behalf of Maddi, the corgi. She's adjusting very well to her new home. At the moment she is snuggled up next to me and respectfully watching one of our cats, as he established who is the alpha on her first day with us. She loves going for walks, even if she lies down from exhaustion 3/4 of the way through our walk almost every time. She also loves chew bones and fetching her new ball. Best of all, she loves to snuggle with Mike and I. We both adore her and feel very fortunate to have her in our lives. Hope you and your family have a wonderful and safe new year!
Message From: Ione
December 16, 2008
Dear Stacy: Thought I would give you an update on the chiweenie we got from you on May 31st.. She is our baby. She travels great, and loves the children and people. She sleeps between Randall and I every night and she and I go nightnight every afternoon. She has a favorite toy , her squirelly., it also has to sleep with us. Thank you so much for holding her for me, as I was so terribly depressed over losing my Chiquita. Randall and I hope you and yours has a very Merry, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Sincerely, Ione (Kempner, TExas)
Message From: Rachael
December 6, 2008
Thank you all for every thing you do. We got our precious Garza from you this year (Stacy you are the best) and we love him with all our heart.
God bless you all,
Rachael
Message From: Maira
December 4, 2008
My son and I adopted Sybil (renamed Gretchen) a 2 years ago and I just wanted to say what a joy she is to us. i cannot imagine my life without her. You rescued her from Town Lake Animal shelter. I am so thankful to have her. Thank you so much for all the work you do.
Message From: Barb Larson
December 3, 2008
God Bless
Message From: Debbie
November 25, 2008
Stacey you and Paul are the greatest people I know. I am amazed every time I see you at how much energy, love, care, time, money and patience you continue to pore into these precious dogs lives. You had rescued Zorro (border collie) for us. :) Paul raised him back to health, teaching him how to walk again, by giving him water therapy after the surgery. We adopted him from you last year. His name is now Mackenzie. He continues to be the sweetest dog ever! We love and adore him. Thank you for truly being who you are to us and the human race and all the animals! You are so awe inspiring! I just don't believe you are human, you must be angels. Thank you!
~Debbie
Message From: Kelli
November 11, 2008
Thank you so much for the work you do in our community. We just adopted our second dog from you and he has already stolen our hearts. Thank you for giving these forgotten animals a second chance at love and happiness.
Message From: Tiffany
October 10, 2008
Wow you guys are awsome!
As for me I'm having a fundraiser at my school and hopefully have money to adopt one of your animals and donate the rest to you guys^_^!!!!!!
Message From: Tammy
October 9, 2008
Here is a happy reunion story:
Many years ago we got a puppy (mini-Greyhound) when we were living in New Orleans, La. After we had her (Tasha) for about 2 years, we moved, ended up getting stranded in El Paso, TX. After losing just about everything we had (truck, etc.) we became homeless. We had to put our beloved Tasha in the humane shelter, while we (me, my husband & our son David) ended up in a family shelter, which was right across the street from the humane shelter. We would visit her every day after work & son in school. We had almost enough money for us an apt. we went to visit our Tasha & to let the shelter people know we were going to get her out in a few days. To our dismay, she had been adopted by a family. Our son was heart-broken (me too). Well as the years passed, we lived in a variety of locations to present day in Las Cruces NM. Our son grew up, started a Job Corp program in Roswell. A few weeks ago I was looking at "From The Heart" animal shelter & couldn't believe my eyes. There was an adoptable dog that looked just like our beloved Tasha, even the name was the same. So I inquired about this dog, she's older now, grey around the muzzle. I filled out the adoption form, some e-mails to & from the person who was fostering the dog. Well Thursday (9/18/08) she had brought this dog to us.....YES it was our beloved Tasha. Still just as feisty as ever. My hubby & I are ssooo thrilled we have our beloved Tasha back. Then our son David calls us (just to hear our voice) I tell him the GREAT news. He almost dropped the phone, he is thrilled he gets his "buddy" back (he gave her the name Tasha)
I told ya this is a "Happy reunion story"
Thank you all for reuniting us.
Message From: Joel & Pat
October 4, 2008
Thanks for everything you do for these special animals. Your work truly comes 'from the heart'
Message From: Lynda
September 19, 2008
Thank you for everything you did for Katie and for taking care of her until I could adopt her!
She is a doll and very sweet! She is doing well and moving right in.
Message From: Terry
September 16, 2008
I just wanted to give you an update on Rudy. As you know after reading his story on the internet, I felt compelled to visit him at the Pet-Smart during your adoption weekend.
No one can prepare you for such a case where there has been major neglect and abuse of an animal all of their life. I was determined to work with him and try to give him the best life possible.
Well it's been a few months now and I am sooo happy to say that he is slowly coming along. :) Once he learned how to use the doggie door.........well there's no stopping him. He zips in and out like a bolt of lighting. I'm happy to say that he is very intellegent. I only need to tell him once and he learns very quickly. He has learned to poop outside, and he knows many commands. He knows the words like NO, Good Doggie, Let's Go, and Eat. He seems to get along very well with his new housemates Maddie, and Tiny. His buddy is Tiny and he knows his place in the pack. Many days you can find him sunbathing on the porch, playing with his toys, and playing with Tiny. In the evening he likes laying on his silk pillows. Traces of major abuse or slowly being replaced with positive memories, and loving people.
THANK YOU for rescuing Rudy, and ALL that you do with all your animals. Having 4 dogs now....I KNOW how overwhelming it can be. Rudy is MY little baby here in his forever home. I really wish you could see him.
Thank you again from the bottom of my heart for my little Red-headed Rudy!
Message From: Jim
September 12, 2008
Thanks for taking on the forgotten segment of the homeless animal population -- the special needs, seniors, injured and ill that other "rescues" won't take because they aren't highly adoptable. You all are what rescue is all about! Keep up the good work!
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