New Leash has been very busy working on saving dogs and finding great homes for them. This summer seemed like it has flown by and many of the dogs we fell so deeply in love with have officially found their forever home. Congrats to:
Cameron
We are so happy to be a part of these dogs journeys in finding their homes. Thank you adopters for opening your hearts to these lovable four legged animals.
We found the perfect rental house on homeaway.com, called "It's A Dog's Life" boasting a large fenced in yard with doggy door and lots to do with the pups. Worried that it might not be as great in reality as it looked online, we loaded up the car, and drove the 80 miles to our temporary home.
As soon as we saw the "Have Fun Lola and Franklin" message on the chalkboard in the entryway, we knew it was going to be as good as we hoped. The back yard was beautiful, and the dogs loved being able to let themselves in and out of the house. They relaxed on the deck
Not only was the house dog-friendly, but the owner provided a list of places to go with your dog. We took them to Weko Beach where they cooled off in Lake Michigan and hung out on the beach.
And the dogs enjoyed napping on new beds and couches
(sorry mom! I don't always make the bed on vacation). We're planning a return visit with the pups in the fall, when we can get that hike in and see the fall color.
Calvin came to live with his new family quite quickly after coming into the NL family. He was renamed Oliver once he was officially adopted making his new family a family of 5. Oliver already has a dog brother Sinclair, and a cat sister, Mimi. He is a great dog and really calms down quickly.
When he first came to live in the new family, he didn't know how to play with dogs nor did he realize what toys were used for. Through continued praising of playing with his brother and learning to give his sister a wide girth when she's in one of her 'moods', he is already part of the family. His favorite spot is snuggled up next to his mom and dad.
No dog is perfect and although Oliver is a wonderful addition to the family he is still working on space, a little leash aggression and some separation anxiety. He is also in the process of learning basic commands and is showing great progress with consistency and boundaries.
Oliver was crate trained when he came to us, and that has really helped with behavior modification. He is a great addition to his family and is constantly adored by his whole family and the most popular with the nieces.
When we pick up new pups from Animal Care & Control, it is quite a long process of picking the right fits. We typically take the ones that have a rougher past, a longer recovery and are long shots. They each have a history and a story, some longer than others, however, once we get them, they transition so quickly into a new lifestyle. They make friends, they become dogs, they are allowed to act like dogs and still be loved, they become part of a family, and part of a pack.
It's great seeing how the pups bond with each new 'class' we bring in and when they met pups from other classes at adoption events there are quick bonds that occur and it's great to watch. It's also great when the dogs are placed in their forever homes and meet again at alumni events. It's like they are brought back to the start of their better lives. These are some pictures that were all happenstance and captures just a few moments in time.
Roselyn is quite the social butterfly. On the right, she and Calvin are sharing secrets and on the left she bonds with a different class member, Janice, at an adoption event.
Vito & Karma were foster friends and are reunited for play time. Above, Zelda and Calvin's parents are friends (both NLOL alums) and they have regular play dates.
New Leash on Life has been undergoing a lot of changes recently. Changes in reworking administrative roles, to adding 7 new adoption counselors into the mix of training and taking roles, plus the dogs. It seems fitting that new seasons bring change and we are excited to announce our new team. With the extra help we are able to focus more on the dogs and the people that make this organization possible. We cannot begin to thank you for your donation of time, money, and continued support.
We always knew there was something special about Roselyn. Something that we couldn't quite pinpoint, but we all felt when we met her. Something that has made many of our volunteers consider if there is any way they can squeeze her into their own multi-dog homes to make her their own.
Something about the way she initially seems so solemn and reserved:
But becomes the most outgoing dog in the room:
The way she knowingly smirks at you:
Then has our volunteers cracking up for hours:
The way she relishes attention:
And despite being tiny and compact, can still hold her own with the big dogs:
We're all a bit smitten with Roselyn. She is currently excelling in her foster home, but she is still on the lookout for her forever home. If you would be interested in meeting our Roselyn, you can contact us here or find more information here.
