Mallory

Mallory and Millie are foster fails and have officially been adopted! They won me over immediately on the ride home. Mallory settled in instantly and rolled over for belly rubs. Millie was more nervous but quickly snuggled into my lap as close as possible. Despite everything they had been through they both trusted me and bonded right away. My husband took a little longer for them to warm up but as soon as they learned he was the main care taker and source of food, they were soon his shadow as well. We couldn’t have asked for a better fit. Millie and Mallory have such intense bursts of puppy energy and are up for anything. They go with us everywhere and we’re even planning a camping trip with them once the weather warms up. Then after burning off the excess energy they just want to snuggle in for their cuddles. We love them so much and couldn’t be happier to be their forever home. Congratulations Millie and Mallory!

Millie

Millie and Mallory are foster fails and have officially been adopted! They won me over immediately on the ride home. Mallory settled in instantly and rolled over for belly rubs. Millie was more nervous but quickly snuggled into my lap as close as possible. Despite everything they had been through they both trusted me and bonded right away. My husband took a little longer for them to warm up but as soon as they learned he was the main care taker and source of food, they were soon his shadow as well. We couldn’t have asked for a better fit. Millie and Mallory have such intense bursts of puppy energy and are up for anything. They go with us everywhere and we’re even planning a camping trip with them once the weather warms up. Then after burning off the excess energy they just want to snuggle in for their cuddles. We love them so much and couldn’t be happier to be their forever home. Congratulations Millie and Mallory!

McGuyver

MacGyver is a special little guy who has finally found his well-deserved forever home! MacGyver unfortunately came into rescue with a lot of baggage from his past. He was passed around from home to home, waiting for someone to call him their own. When MacGyver first came into foster with me, it was evident that he had a lot of learning to do in order to reach his fullest potential. I could tell right away that MacGyver was a very bright pup and it proved to be true when we started training. He picked up obedience commands and behavioral concepts very quickly and proved to be very driven to learn new skills. We spent these past few months really honing in on his behavioral issues to gear him up for adoption. It was not easy on either part but MacGyver woke up each morning ready to tackle the day's challenge. After screening many potential adopters and feeling a sense of lost hope for finding the right home for his needs, Jenn and Brock seemed to fall from the sky into our laps. Jenn and Brock fell in love with MacGyver and saw him for all of his wonderful qualities. That being said, they also understood the path MacGyver has been through thus far and were willing to do whatever it took to get this boy a forever home! We were extremely lucky that Jenn and Brock live so close to my home where MacGyver was being fostered. Since we live so close to each other, I am looking forward to seeing MacGyver again soon for grooming, training, pet sitting, and more fun! Congratulations McGuyver!!!

Miki

Quality not quantity! In the end it didn’t matter how few applications came in for Miki because all that mattered was the one that was submitted by his now forever family, the Gaetas. In 2020, the Gaetas adopted JoJo (Calvin/Cal), one of my fosters from SAYR. So, when Karen Gaeta called me to talk about the possibility of adopting Miki, I had no doubt that this could be the only application that he needed to give him his forever home. A little backstory…a few weeks before Miki came into our lives, Karen had texted me to let me know that sadly Cal had passed over the rainbow bridge. Tragically, they had also lost their first beloved Yorkie, Chloe, a few months earlier. The family missed them terribly. When Miki arrived at our home and became available for adoption, Karen understandably, wasn’t sure if her family was ready to bring a new pup into their lives. We continued to talk and text, sending pictures and updates on Miki’s adorable personality. It wasn’t long before they fell in love. The heart has the astonishing ability to expand. And welcoming a new dog into your life after losing one can be like discovering a secret chamber within your heart. Cal and Chloe showed the Gaetas that they have unlimited amounts of love in their hearts, and of course, that life is better shared with dogs. So we celebrate Cal and Chloe’s memories and the joy that Miki will bring as they welcome this new family member into their home. Congratulations to all!!!

Maddee

Our sweet and lovable Maddee has found her Forever Family! Maddee has won everyone’s heart who has met her! The pilot who flew her from Va to NJ, Donna, who helped me out with Maddee when she first arrived, Vet office staff in both Vets she visited, groomers as well and any family and friends who met her could not help want to hold her, love her and pamper her. Maddee is not only a beautiful pup, but has the sweetest disposition and deserves the best family. She is also such a resilient dog. She has had 3 major surgeries (her 2 ears and a spay with cyst removal) in 5 months! Maddee spent 6 months in our home, and we loved every minute of it!! Maddee had so many applications! Sarah and Kate first applied to SAYR back in Summer 2023. They wanted Maddee but weren’t complete in the process yet. But, as luck would have it Maddee went into heat and her spay surgery had to wait. So, Sarah and Kate chose to wait all these months for Maddee. I am so glad they made this decision because they are wonderful pet parents! They have Paisley, an 8 year old Yorkie who they treat like a princess! Both gals work from home so Maddee will enjoy their attention all day long! Maddee and Paisley get along well and they live a few towns away from us, so they invited us to visit them anytime. We have been connected now for months sending pictures back and forth and hoping the dogs would get along well, and they do! We will love and miss Maddee forever but we are so happy Sarah and Kate will be giving her such a Wonderful Life and we will be visiting. Congratulations Maddee!!!