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Sender: Toni Ivory     Date: September 22, 2018 _
     My Heath was adopted by two adorable sisters who are college students. I could ask for a better family. They live with their parents, brother and a son of one of the young ladies. I often worried that my apartment manager would make me get rid of him even though I was granted permission to have him, but with his separation anxiety and incessant barking I knew it was a matter of time and due to my health I couldn't give him everything he needed, so out of love for my precious Heath, my husband and I put Heath's needs first and let him go. Thanks to the family that adopted him and thank you Resue Me for your help.


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Sender: Francene Chlon     Date: May 14, 2018 _
     Suzie found an amazing home. She was a Hardin County Texas rescue. She is now living the good life in Alaska! Thanks, Rescue Me!


Sender: Laurie Kelly     Date: April 15, 2018 _
     Thank you, Rescue Me! You have been an amazing blessing for Bailey and Cooper! Their owner, a recent widow, is now having some serious health issues of her own and knew that she needed to find a loving home for her two darlings. With your help, we posted their bio to your site. We were told by other groups that we should be ready to separate them because finding a home for two bonded litter mates could take months. Well that just wasn't so! With the help of Rescue Me, in less than two weeks we had two interested families to choose from and we couldn't be happier to know that Bailey and Cooper have a new forever home with a lovely, loving family that thinks they are just as special as their original mommy did!! Thank you so much!


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Sender: John Bailey     Date: April 11, 2018 _
     Through Rescue Me, Yoda found a wonderful home. He's already being spoiled by the wonderful couple that responded to my posting. Yoda has a playmate (a female Rat Terrier near his age), and a large fenced yard in which to burn off his boundless energy. Thank you for another success story!


Sender: Connie Friedly     Date: March 2, 2018 _
     Zoee found the perfect home thanks to Rescue Me! She has a family that will understand her needs. Thank you, Rescue Me!


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Sender: Michael Walker     Date: January 20, 2018 _
     I adopted Lilly. she is very attentive and follows me around. She is also great watchdog... Great, affectionate and energetic. Thanks, Rescue Me!


Sender: Elizabeth Mcdaniel     Date: November 11, 2017 _
     I found the most loving family for Daisy Mae. I could not be happier for her. I know she will be well taken of by this wonderful family. Thank you, Rescue Me, for the wonderful website you have created to help make sure these fur babies go to loving homes.


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Sender: Edward Goodman     Date: June 26, 2017 _
     Thank you, Rescue Me! Cyrus was adopted by a lovely retired couple who think he is the most wonderful dog ever!


Sender: Kierstin West     Date: February 10, 2017 _
     Me and my husband's work schedules have made it so our dog was locked up nearly 20 hours out of the day. We are moving in less than a week, and our new house doesn't have a fenced in yard, so we can't just have him roam out there most of the day. He's a very high energy dog and deserves so much more than what we can currently give him, so after no help from local shelters, we turned to Rescue Me. Within about a week or two, an incredibly sweet couple looking for a dog just like Max called. In under 30 minutes at the dog park, they were in love with him and he was sweet on them. We're so grateful to have found a good, loving home for him through this website. Now we won't have to worry if he is getting the love and attention he needs.


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Sender: Dewain Thrasher     Date: December 28, 2016 _
     We rescued Piper and took him home. The first few days he would hardly eat or drink water and just lay around. Now today, he is up, playful, eating and drinking water, alert and listens when you speak to him. We are very pleased with him and he has found a loving home and he loves affection. He is very good around kids, other dogs and cats. Thank you, Rescue Me!


Sender: Vaughn Spencer     Date: December 9, 2016 _
     Fell in love with this wonderful dog. She's a great girl. Thank you Rescue Me, AGAIN, for another great addition to our family.


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Sender: S. Martinez     Date: September 26, 2016 _
     My husband and I wanted a Rat Terrier to help us on the property with squirrels, rats and mice. If Radison, aka Ratty, can help us with that it will be icing on the cake. She is such a sweet and lively little bundle of energy. My husband is so happy with her, he gets up early every morning to take her out for her potty time. We recently found out from our Vet that at six months of age, she has no hearing in one ear and only a very small amount in the other. At first I was saddened to hear this new development. However, she is a blessing and this only means we will have to rely on hand signals more than sound, which is more natural for dogs anyways. In three weeks, she has already learned to sit on command, potty outside and 'NO Chasing the Chickens'! I encourage everyone to adopt a pet (cat or dog) from Rescue Me! These animals need our help and the people who rescue them too.


Sender: Amber Geiger     Date: April 19, 2016 _
     I rescued this little girl who was kept in the backyard for a year. She never went to a vet. When she got pregnant, the owner got rid of her puppies then her. She was only 14 pounds when I got her and she got the help she needed. She is now with great owners. Thank you, Rescue Me!


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Sender: Cindy Shipp     Date: March 20, 2016 _
     Jackson is such a sweet boy that somehow ended up as a stray. He was very thin and scared. After a month with me he looked great, was so happy go lucky. Today, exactly one month after he came into rescue, he found his furever home.. He was just overjoyed when he met his new mommy and daddy and the feeling was mutual. Love at first sight for all of them. I'm so happy for you Jackson. YAY! Thank you, Rescue Me, for a great site to help find these fur babies their wonderful furever homes and the life they so richly deserve. God Bless you for all you do.


Sender: Shirley Muhleisen     Date: December 17, 2015 _
     l needed a home for my Toby and he found a wonderful home through Rescue Me. Thanks so much for posting the Toby's picture and story. As soon as I can, I will be sending a donation to continue the work of this great organization. I even got a call after he had found a home. -Shirley


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Sender: Kimberly P.     Date: August 30, 2015 _
     This was one of the most difficult things we've had to do, re-homing our beloved Cash. But once my husband and I met Leon and Bobbie, our minds and hearts were put at ease. We couldn't have asked for a nicer couple or better home for our sweet little Cash. Although we woke up missing our little guy this morning, it is comforting to know he is in such a loving home. Thank you, Rescue Me


Sender: Dawn Heath     Date: July 16, 2015 _
     The very day I posted Rebel on Rescue Me, a lady and her husband who had lost their beloved one to cancer wanted to know more about him. They spoke to me at length and as they seemed so very loving I waved the adoption fee and will meet them half way. As of Sunday, Rebel will be in a happy home with a yard! This is just what my Lil' man needed. I will miss him, but I know he will be happy.


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Sender: Amanda Reck     Date: July 6, 2015 _
     We needed to find a new home for our Rat Terrier, Jimmy. He was nine years old and has been with me and my husband for nine years before we were married and had our three children. Our son was allergic to dogs, and it wasn't getting any better, and then our newborn seemed to sneeze and cough when he was around the dog. We knew it was time to find him a better home. We were also getting ready to move where there was no yard or secure fencing. We got a call from Bev and Gordon, dog lovers who just recently lost their Rat Terrier, Frisky. She sounded so sweet from her phone call. I was convinced it was a match made in heaven. I sent my husband to drop Jimmy off, and he said that they were all nearly in tears. It made me feel hopeful. We stayed in contact, and after about six weeks, I took my kids and my mom with me to visit Jimmy's new home. He has the run of the house, beautiful yard and surroundings and lots of attention! Just what he deserves! Thank you Rescue Me for this great website!


Sender: Donna Murphy     Date: May 20, 2015 _
     Rescue Me is awesome! It really works. My darling found an awesome home through your site. I have listed on other sites with no success and yours actually works! Thanks a million!!


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Sender: Sarah Terress     Date: May 11, 2015 _
     I had a dog that was given to me by a friend that could not keep her I had been looking for a home for her for a long time and then somehow just when we were almost out of options I got a call from a wonderful couple that wanted to adopt Dixie. It was the best thing that could have happened. She is now in a home that any dog would be lucky to have. Thanks, Rescue Me.


Sender: Marilyn Oertel     Date: May 7, 2015 _
     My husband and I saw Missy's photo on Rescue Me and fell in love with her. We lost our rat terrier, Daisy, last November from bone marrow cancer. We have been heartbroken ever since. I spoke with her foster mother and she is holding Missy for me to pick her up in a week or so. I plan to drive across country to pick her up- she means that much to us. Traveling across the country is nothing, if you want something bad enough. And we want and need Missy and I will do whatever it takes to have her.


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Sender: Dan S.     Date: April 5, 2015 _
     I was contacted by an interested party through Rescue Me. Frank and his wife are dog lovers who also have a Chihuahua as well as a fenced in yard so it appears this is a happy ending. Frank drove over three hours to meet Stout.


Sender: E J Moss     Date: March 1, 2015 _
     'BARNEY' was at the shelter for many, many months before his permanent guardian angels arrived. He is such a sweet guy and one of the most 'people' dogs that we have had in recent years. His adopters have reported back to us that he is a great find! Thank you, Rescue Me, for helping us find him a wonderful home!


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Sender: Brandy Tucker     Date: January 13, 2015 _
     My mother passed away, suddenly. Her rat terrier, Dox, was adopted through Rescue Me. We were blessed with an awesome foster mom and blessed again with a forever home for him. My mother is smiling down on us from heaven! I plan to donate asap! Adopt don't shop! Spay/neuter!


Sender: Stephanie Hollingsworth     Date: January 10, 2015 _
     Little Man was adopted today, thanks to Rescue Me. It was easy to sign up and add a post and only took two weeks for an adopter to contact me. Little Man is now on the East Coast with a lovely couple who will love and spoil him. Thank you Rescue Me.


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Sender: Jennifer Penick     Date: November 30, 2014 _
     Freckles found a new home, complete with a new fur sister, his age and with his same looks. His adopter came with new toys, clothes and fancy collar. He fell in love with his new mommy and fur sister immediately. He went from rags to riches in a matter of a month. Thank you, Rescue Me.


Sender: Tami Augustyn     Date: September 14, 2014 _
     This was my first time using Rescue Me. I have posted three dogs in need of homes. I found someone to adopt Taco, the rat terrier, within a few days. He got a wonderful home with a wonderful family. I am so grateful for this website where I can get my rescued animals some exposure.


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Sender: Gayle Traver     Date: September 1, 2014 _
     Roxy is a nine year old, female Rat Terrier that I rescued over a week ago from deplorable conditions.. Our first few days together were tough. She was definitely not used to love, toys or bones to chew on! I desperately reached out to the rescue groups to help find her a home, and while the intentions were good, they are full with more and more pets that have become homeless. A friend on Facebook gave me the information about Rescue Me. I posted Roxy with high hopes, and those prayers were answered. I started corresponding with a woman named Donna and over a few days and lots of questions, decided to make a home visit with Roxy. All the way there I was thinking, if something inside tells me NO, then we are walking out that door. We arrived, we met with Donna and her grown daughter, which is perfect, NO small children, and Princess, the nine year old Boston Terrier they recently adopted from a shelter. Princess immediately took to Roxy and I believe the two will become best friends. It is a home with a fenced yard, and I believe more love than she has ever known! Yes, I cried leaving her there. It's been awesome seeing the transformation from a little girl whose eyes were filled with sadness 10 days ago, leave. But I know she has a forever home! Thank you, Rescue Me.


Sender: Tammy Darville     Date: August 10, 2014 _
     Our sweet, sweet KellyAnn was adopted two weeks ago! She lives with a wonderful young couple and had a canine brother! We couldn't be happier for them all! Thank you, Rescue Me.


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Sender: Lesle Harmon     Date: August 9, 2014 _
     Lucy found a new mom and dad! I'm very excited for her. She has lots of room to run and play with some farm animals on the property. Her new family has kept me in the loop so having to let her go has been easier. Thanks to Rescue Me, she has been blessed with the perfect home.


Sender: Yan Ling     Date: July 19, 2014 _
     I was able to connect with someone on Rescue Me to adopt Phoebe. Thanks, Rescue Me, for providing this tool.


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Sender: Sam Baretich     Date: May 18, 2014 _
     I feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to bring Jiffy into my life. After two weeks at his new home, he is settling in well, is very eager to please, and is very receptive to training. He is a very affectionate little guy and gets lots of love in return. We went to the vet for a check up and some booster shots, and everything checked out well. It's only been a few weeks, but already I can't imagine not having my little buddy to hang out with. Thanks, Rescue Me.


Sender: Gail Rice     Date: April 21, 2014 _
     The Rat Terrier that I posted on your Rescue Me website has been adopted by a wonderful couple. Your website was instrumental in finding her a loving forever home. I will most definitely use this website again and make a donation. Keep up the good work.


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Sender: Alison Burton     Date: March 11, 2014 _
     I had looked at several dogs at various shelters, but ended up realizing that I wanted another rat terrier. I went online and found Rescue Me! I found my new baby in one day. Three days later he arrived and settled in wonderfully with my other rat terrier and cat. Yeah for Rescue Me!


Sender: Heydi Castellanos     Date: March 9, 2014 _
     I lived in Miami and I posted Xilo (Tiny) on Rescue Me! and Anne from Virginia came down to Miami just to rescue and save her life. I am happy because Tiny is in good hands, thanks to Annie and to all persons who support and work on this website. God bless you!


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Sender: Laura Surratt     Date: February 7, 2014 _
     A wonderful couple only an hour away from us adopted Rally and our other dog Pepper, as a long term foster, while we get back on our feet. So comforting to know they will be together and well cared for and will be able to be reunited with us. This truly feels like a miracle. Couldn't imagine a better outcome. Huge Thank you to Pati and Rescue Me!


Sender: Laura Featherstone     Date: January 27, 2014 _
     I caved and adopted this beautiful soul. He is so loving and likes to cuddle, go for long walks and even has adjusted to my 11-year old Jack Russell Terrier. He will need some basic training and I will get all his shots and neutering complete. We go to the dog park frequently, and love that he is part of our fur-ever home! Thanks for those who were interested. He's a keeper!


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Sender: Joy Salazar     Date: January 19, 2014 _
     Sweet little Rosie has found her forever home with two sweet young ladies, and their mom. I am so glad she will have a good home. She is so sweet and living with two young ladies to play with now, hopefully she is super happy now. Wishing her and her new family a wonderfully happy new long life together. Thanks so much to Rescue Me! for helping them find each other.


Sender: Jean Davis     Date: November 19, 2013 _
     My Jack has been adopted! I am so happy, he is such a great little dog. He deserves a good home, and I think he has found it with his new owner and her roommates. The time that it took for this to happen was worthwhile, it allowed me to find the perfect match for Jack. His new owner has agreed to keep me updated on Jacks progress, and I am so thankful! The pictures that I receive show a content little boy. I appreciate 'Rescue Me!' and what you do for animals, and the owners of those animals. As soon as I can afford to I will donate to this organization!


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Sender: Marguerite Hays     Date: November 7, 2013 _
     Sparky had multiple problems before he was rescued. His behavior was anything but friendly, he continuously barked and ran away from anyone. It is no wonder. He was picked up by a high kill animal control, was surrounded by bad conditions, and on a list to be euthanized. Our rescue group was called as a last resort as we've had results with similar, smaller dogs. The second strike after the nonsocial behavior was heartworm. This too delayed his adoption. His third strike was that he was not housebroken. He still showed bad behavior, and it was no surprise as he did not trust humans. He did enjoy sitting on the couch and cuddling with a couple of the rescuers. When an elderly man's granddaughter saw him on the Rescue Me! web site, she called and wanted to meet Sparky. This was the first interest shown for Sparky. However, his behavior was nothing to count on. She came and was asked to sit on the floor and wait for Sparky to come to her. When the meeting was done, he was sitting in her lap. The next step was to meet the grandfather. He wanted someone to ride with him in his wheel chair. Sparky came in and reminded the man of his beloved rat terrier who had recently passed away. Sparky took immediately to him and they have been buddies ever since. Sparky had been with us for over two years before being posted on Rescue Me!


Sender: Will Boykin     Date: September 21, 2013 _
     August was apparently dropped off in our neighborhood early one morning. After taking him in, we immediately posted his story on Rescue Me! August is a wonderful dog, but unfortunately we did not have the means to keep him, as we have other pets. Over the course of six weeks, three families came to visit August after discovering him through Rescue Me! The last family decided to adopt him, and we couldn't be more happy with his new home! There is no doubt they will provide a loving home for this great dog. Although we are sad to see him go, we are so happy he was adopted by a wonderful family. Rescue Me! has made me realize there are many families who want to adopt sheltered and fostered dogs. It is nice to know that there are so many people with hearts for animals, and we appreciate the platform Rescue Me! gave us to get the word out about August. Thanks for everything you do, and best wishes to the other families who are either looking for that special pet or are currently fostering an animal.


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Sender: Charlie Westley     Date: September 5, 2013 _
     Poor Bailey had been looking for a new home for a very long time. I'm happy that after all the inquiries, and there were many, one gentleman inquired and was really interested in Bailey for his young 13 year old daughter. We gave the daughter a chance and took Bailey for a meet and greet. Well, it was love at first sight and they took to each other like bees to flowers. This young lady is awesome with Bailey, a perfect match! Thank you, Rescue Me!


Sender: Jenny And Brina Holland     Date: August 10, 2013 _
     Missy was adopted by a great couple, and she now has a great fur-ever home with them! My rescue wants to thank Rescue Me! for helping us find Missy a wonderful home.


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Sender: Valerie Moore     Date: July 11, 2013 _
     We just lost our rat terrier BamBam and I was missing him. I googled Rat Terrier rescues and found Jeff's Rescue Me! website. The very first photo I saw was of Quincy, a beautiful little boy looking for a forever home. He was heartworm positive at Animal Control and no one wanted him. His time was very limited, and he was going to be put down. But after meeting this beautiful little guy, we adopted him immediately! He is friendly with humans and all of our other pets. Quincy is housebroken, and a true lap dog. Lucky us! Thank you, Jeff and Rescue Me!, for bringing us together. Forever, grateful, Quincy and Quincy's new family in Texas!


Sender: Michael Chalupnik     Date: June 20, 2013 _
     Tidbit was adopted along with his girlfriend Tinkerbell, to a nice family with children who love dogs. We were lucky to get a nice home for them together. Thank you for the help you provide finding homes for our favorite breed.


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Sender: Denise Rader     Date: May 20, 2013 _
     My Little Ratter Jack was just adopted to a forever home as of last night! He has really found a very loving home with no other dogs, and will have lots of toys and food, and just as important LOVE and lots of walks! I also kept asking and searching diligently for the right people and screened them well to make sure Jack was going to a great place forever. He was given to me starved where you could see every bone, and dehydrated where his eyes were even sunken in some. His belly was swollen with worms and malnutrition, as well as he was sunburned. I got him fattened up, dewormed and got him started on good food, and he really came around to be the most best little guy! His new family loved him the minute they seen him, and he reacted just as enthusiastic as most Ratters get! I gave him for free and his registration papers to them so they could register him in their name. Thank you for posting the Rescue Me! site, as I hope it helps other Ratters find the loving homes they and all dogs deserve! Sincerely, Denise Rader


Sender: Charlie Westley     Date: May 8, 2013 _
     Rescue Me! is so simple and such a great way to reach far and wide for potential new guardians for your precious furry friends and family members who for some unforeseen reason or in the best interest of your best friend you must re-home. In this case there were many inquiries and Sassie was adopted after two trial runs with two previous families. Her new human came all the way from outside Seattle, Washington to Tigard, Oregon to do a meet and greet and it was a perfect match. I will continue to use Rescue Me! to help place my sister's other retired show dogs and one she rescued from an abusive breeder... I will spread the word far and near!!


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Sender: Jon Martinez     Date: May 3, 2013 _
     We had to let our dog Tanga go due to moving, and we couldn't take her. I stumbled across the Rescue Me! site by chance and after a couple weeks, an old friend we had not seen in a long time contacted us about Tanga. She had seen the post and wanted to meet her. We took Tanga over and there was an instant connection. Tanga is very happy now and I can even visit on occasion whenever I go to see them. What a small world. Thank you, Rescue Me!


Sender: Denise Yale     Date: April 28, 2013 _
     I tried on my own for a month to find my rat terrier a new home (friends, flyers, etc) but with no luck. I posted him on Rescue Me! at lunch one day and six hours later I had two interested people. Two days later he was adopted by a great couple who had another rat terrier, just what my little guy needs. I know he will be very happy with them which makes me very happy. Couldn't have found this home without Rescue Me!


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Sender: Michele Moore     Date: April 19, 2013 _
     CiCi was adopted... Thank you, Rescue Me!!!! Because of your site our little baby girl has a new wonderful forever home with a great family and will have horses, chickens, a goat and dog as her buddies! CiCi finally got the loving home she deserves and it might not have happened if it wasn't for this awesome site!!!


Sender: Jennifer Hays     Date: April 6, 2013 _
     The Rat Terrier mix I found was successfully adopted using Rescue Me! Thanks for allowing me to find a home for a poor little fella. Jennifer


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Sender: Matt Pierce     Date: March 4, 2013 _
     Max was adopted over the weekend. A wonderful woman saw Max on Rescue Me and and from what I hear everything is going smoothly. Thank you for your help in finding Max a new home and a more stable situation.


Sender: Terry Rouse     Date: February 22, 2013 _
     Jack found a new home that was perfect for him. Big yard and lots of kids... : )


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Sender: Corinne Duhon     Date: February 11, 2013 _
     Thanks to Rescue Me I was able to find a home for JoJo almost instantly. She was such a sweet puppy I knew it wouldn't be hard to place her but literally the same night I had emails on her and she is now with a very loving family! Thank you www.RescueMe.Org for helping me find JoJo a forever home!


Sender: John Rowbotham     Date: January 14, 2013 _
     We had a family member who needed to have his two pets adopted in a very fast time frame and Rescue Me! was able to get both girls placed and saved from a very bad situation. Our family will always be in their debt.


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Sender: David Nunn     Date: January 5, 2013 _
     We had Beau on Rescue Me for some time. He was very unhappy living with us because he didn't like me. He seemed to have a problem with older men. He got along fine with younger men, women, and all animals. A very nice lady, Carol, saw the posting on Rescue Me! and called. She drove all the way from Fort Worth to Wolfe City, over 90 miles one way, and took Beau home with her. I hope they have a long and wonderful friendship. Thanks, Rescue Me! David Nunn


Sender: Michelle Hise     Date: November 16, 2012 _
     Thank you so much we have been worried that we would not find a good home for Dobby. Today, Dobby went home with his new owner and we are confident that he will be spoiled as he deserves. Thank you so much Rescue Me, we could not have accomplished this with out you!


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Sender: Denae Landry     Date: November 4, 2012 _
     Thank you so much for this website!!! I rescue strays, have them spayed/neutered and vaccinated, then try to find them loving forever homes. A local rescue group with connections to the New England states was posting some of my foster dogs, and if they were adopted, the group was getting the adoption fee even though I had paid for the vet costs. It did not discourage me from helping the animals though; however, when the rescue group changed management, they stopped posting my foster dogs. I am so glad to have found your website, and I have been spreading the word! Rescue Me! has helped me find homes for 3 dogs so far, the most recent being Caramel (now known as Bella). Her new 'dad' has been in touch with me to say that she is having a blast with her new doggy brother and sister! I am so happy for her, and through Rescue Me! I was able to find the perfect family for her! Thanks again! :)


Sender: Bert Claverie     Date: October 17, 2012 _
     Lilly found the most wonderful home with the help of the 'Rescue Me' web site. I had several inquiries on her and the most perfect wonderful home came along for her that I know I would not had gotten without access to the site. This is what rescue is all about. Connecting animals in need to someone who will be willing to give them a loving home. Thank You Jeff Gold, I think the site is awesome and will continue to use it if the need arises. Many many thanks from Lilly and me, Bert Claverie 'Dogs Wish Rescue' Every dogs wish is to be in a loving home.


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Sender: Julie Green     Date: October 11, 2012 _
     Cookie was at the Pet Medical Clinic for a little while! Then, she went to the Winona Animal Shelter for a little while! I called the other day to make sure, if she was still there, I was going to bring her some toys & treats! They told me she was adopted by a wonderful loving family, & I was so grateful, so happy, & in tears of joy! Thank you for letting me be on Rescue Me to find her a great home! May God Bless you all financially, so you can help others like Cookie Elizabeth! Sincerely yours, Julie Green


Sender: Connie Hendsbee     Date: October 1, 2012 _
     Tonie was rescued by heart2heart small dog rescue, from a Louisiana shelter that still believes gassing animals is ok. She came up with 6 other ratties to her foster home in Albany NY. Tonie was seen by a vet for her first checkup and heart worm test. Tonie tested very high Positive. A very kind women donated all the money it cost to have Tonie treated for her heartworm. In the mean time H2H posted Tonie on rescue me and a family here locally fell in love with her. The great family that adopted Tonie is very loving and are going slow with Tonie to over come her fears of humans from her past life. Tonie is now an only dog in her very own loving home and will be a cherished pet for the rest of her life. Thanks rescue me for what you do to help homeless animals in need. Michelle (foster mom) Albany NY


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Sender: Connie Hendsbee     Date: August 27, 2012 _
     Augusta found a wonderful home and is living the good life in the Sunset Blvd area of Los Angeles (not too far from Brentwood). She gets along wonderfully with the 4 cats in the house. Onward to my next foster...


Sender: Margaret Brawner     Date: July 27, 2012 _
     Thank you so much, Jeff, for your north carolina rat terrier rescue site. A family in Charlotte saw my posting on your site and adopted Casey today. I had mentioned that she was available to rat terrier lovers only, and lo and behold, that is exactly who called. I wondered if I would received a response from your site and I received two responses in less than 2 weeks. Thanks again for helping me find Casey a great home. Margaret


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Sender: Kathy Altherr     Date: July 24, 2012 _
     I listed our rescue, Kenny, with Rescue Me in June, 2012. I am so happy to report that we did indeed find a good match and Kenny will have a forever home with the perfect person. I could not have wished for a better match for him. I thank God and Rescue Me for making this little guy's wish for a forever, loving home, come true. Thank you to all of the folks at Rescue Me!!!!!


Sender: David Coincon     Date: June 19, 2012 _
     I found the perfect home for my Uncle's Rat Terrier, Annie. Her new owners are wonderful, and just love her so much. I could have never found such good people without the help of the Rescue Me! site. Thank you so very much.


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Sender: Heidi Boone     Date: May 21, 2012 _
     Rescue Me helped me to place Daisy within 2 weeks. She has been accepted into a loving family that has spoiled her and made her one of their own! Thank you Rescue Me for making this so easy.


Sender: Brian Zarb     Date: May 21, 2012 _
     Rescue Me did help a very nice lady in manhattan took Nico about 7 months ago, and he now has a good loving home thanks to RESCUE ME!!


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Sender: Caryn Addonizio     Date: May 21, 2012 _
     Thanks for helping me get these 2 babies a good home! They're very happy and in good hands now. What a fabulous organization!!


Sender: Ashley Smith     Date: April 27, 2012 _
     She went to a great home today! So happy!


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Sender: Ashley Smith     Date: April 27, 2012 _
     Courage was adopted and we're so happy! He was a sweetheart & is going to a great home!


Sender: Patricia Celley     Date: April 21, 2012 _
     Thanks to Rescue Me, Zoey has found a wonderful home where she is very happy. It was very difficult to decide that the situation at my home was not in her best interest and to put her happiness above all else. Thank you so much for helping me find the perfect home for her!


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Sender: Linda Misch     Date: April 17, 2012 _
     Thanks to your site. He has found a new and forever wonderful home, now Rat Attitude and the blind dog rescue sites are another story. If they think they cannot make any money off the animal they are not worth their time. They told me and Goofy's new owner he wasn't worth the time or trouble. They could take in 5 or 6 seeing animals and get them in & out the door in the time it would take to find a home for him. Just greed is all it is. Not the animals, thanks so much for your help Goofy and I both thank you.


Sender: Karen Thomas     Date: April 11, 2012 _
     Callie has been adopted! I thought I had followed the correct procedure to indicate so on the Rescue Me site but apparently not as I still to this day, April 13th, 2012, I am still receiving inquiries regarding beautiful, elegant and perfectly proportioned Rat Terrier Callie!!! I am flabbergasted at the outpouring and responsiveness from the RescueMe.Org site! WOW! I had never even heard of a Rat Terrier until my sister's friend had a major stroke and could not longer care for Callie and we all jumped in to figure out what to do. I sent out an email to other family and friends and was told through someone who knew about it through someone else about the Rescue Me site! This is a very user-friendly site and I appreciate that it exists and yes, I'll make a donation! Thank you! Karen Thomas


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Sender: Guy Kinnear     Date: April 7, 2012 _
     Hello, Jack was connected with a new owner who had a female rat terrier looking for a partner. The match up was perfect. We miss him, but couldn't be happier for him! He is in a good place.


Sender: Melodee Plath     Date: April 4, 2012 _
     Yay! Thank you 'Rescue Me' for helping Macy (the rat terrier) find a wonderful home which suites her lifestyle. The two Gentlemen - Tim & Bill- who adopted Macy couldn't have been better matches. They dote on her as if she were their child ... it is just what she needed.


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Sender: Terri Perez     Date: March 8, 2012 _
     Barbie has found a wonderful forever home. Thanks so much for your service. Terri Perez


Sender: Kerisue Dasher     Date: March 2, 2012 _
     We found her a great home thru your web site. I am so stoked. I am sorry I was delayed in removing her but my father passed away and I had been so busy taking care of him. I would be happy to donate to the cause. Thank you thank you thank you! Kerisue


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Sender: Heide Shields     Date: March 1, 2012 _
     Hi Jeff, Cookie was adopted by her forever family in December. I very much appreciated the opportunity to post her on Rescue Me. It was nice to know that there were resources available to help in the quest to find this little girl a home. Sites and organizations like yours are priceless. Thanks again, Heidi


Sender: Lou Ann Leso     Date: March 1, 2012 _
     They are picking him up tonight. Your web site is great and a god send for us. I did not want to have to give him up but due to a lot of stuff, it was the best. I am shedding a lot of tears and hope and pray the new owner will be good to him. Thank you so much. I hope when I have to replace my other dog that I will be able to find a great dog through your web site. Now I can only pray I will be able to find a job and 2012 will be a good year for all of us. Sincerely Lou Ann Leso Thank you again


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Sender: Gabrielle Kline     Date: February 15, 2012 _
     Daisy has been adopted - she lives with another Rat Terrier and the people love her! Thanks Gabby


Sender: Christine Burns     Date: January 31, 2012 _
     Millie was adopted by a woman that contacted me. She has a wonderful home and is very happy the lady tells me. Thank you for having a wonderful site for people to use Christine


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Sender: Andrea Justice     Date: January 31, 2012 _
     Thank you for contacting me. After getting the word out, I had several responses from your staff, facebook and many more. We found him a home with a lady in Jasper, Al who already owns a female rat terrier. She also had no small children, which we were not certain if Eddie would do well with them. I believe that he has been placed with a loving family. Thank you for allowing me to reach out and find this baby a home!! Andrea Justice


Sender: Natalie Mondry     Date: January 26, 2012 _
     Dear Mr. Gold, I could not have found her a better home on my own! The woman that has adopted her is the best person for my baby. I didn't want to have to find her a new home in the first place but due to moving it was a necessity. Reese is now with a wonderful person who can give her the undivided attention that she truly deserves that I couldn't give her. She is pampered and spoiled rotten and it warms my heart to know that she is in a home where she is so happy! Thanks to your site this was possible! Thank you so much! Have a blessed day, Natalie


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Sender: Penney Rackey     Date: January 2, 2012 _
     Hi Jeff, Harley found a great home, I spoke with the new family two days ago, and they are still very happy! I am as well, since we couldn't take the dog. PENNEY


Sender: Lisa Wrzesinski     Date: December 31, 2011 _
     Cookie was adopted! Her new parents found her on your site and contact me. They are wonderful!!! They came all the way from VA (a 4 hour trip each way) to meet her and fell in love. She will be living the good life now and even has her own beach house! Thank you so much for your help in saving the lives of our dogs! Lisa


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Sender: Crystal Parrish     Date: December 28, 2011 _
     Tobby bear found a home as soon as it hit the site! A lady who lived in my town. She is a dog groomer! Thanks for creating this site! Bless you & happy new years!!! 2012!! Crystal


Sender: Shawn Jordan     Date: December 22, 2011 _
     Max found a great home through your site. Thank you! Shaun


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Sender: Elizabeth Cook     Date: December 21, 2011 _
     Hi Jeff, Your website worked a miracle! What a blessing to find my mom's old sweet dog a home. It only took a few months and PJ was adopted by an incredible, big-hearted lady only 45 miles away. Thank you for a wonderful website. We will be making a donation. Merry Christmas! Elizabeth


Sender: Tarona Stanfield     Date: November 21, 2011 _
     Hi I think I have found Libby a home. A very nice young man is going to meet me after Thanksgiving and will take Libby home with him. He has had Rat Terriers and know their personalities. He has also promised me he'll return Libby back to me if it doesn't workout. I do have a feeling this adoption will work out because Libby is such a great dog. I think Rescue Me is a wonderful way of finding homes for pets in need of a new home. Thanks so much! Tarona Stanfield


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Sender: Patti Hayes     Date: November 15, 2011 _
     Jeff: Remington was adopted last night. I had just posted him last week and received an inquiry less than a week later. My experience was very pleasant and would definitely use it again if the occasion ever arose. I have also referred the website to my friend who is currently fostering 2 dogs that are looking for homes. Patti Hayes


Sender: Gillian Monserrat     Date: November 1, 2011 _
     Dear Jeff, Thank you so much for your website! We adopted Libby about a month ago and couldn't be happier. She is a wonderful girl and we feel so blessed! I made a donation online - and I will recommend your site to anyone looking for a dog. Thank you again, so much! Best, Gillian Monserrat


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Sender: Suzanne Becker     Date: October 13, 2011 _
     I was so happy with the process! It was easy and I am confident we found a wonderful home for Charlotte


Sender: Stephanie Vaughn     Date: September 26, 2011 _
     I had a great experience with RescueMe.Org! Daisy has found a loving home and her new family is so excited about her! Thank you so much! It meant the world to me to find her a home that could love her as much as I do and spend more time with her than I am able to. I have already received pictures of her and the family let me know I can call any time to see how she is doing.


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Sender: Rudy Esparza     Date: September 22, 2011 _
     Hello Jeff, we were able to find our find our Rat Terrier a new home thanks to your web site. A family close buy is able to give him a new home just in time before we move. I will recommend this web site to anyone who is in the same situation we were in, it is convenient and easy to use. Many thanks to you, and the Rescue Me organization. Rudy


Sender: Stacy Hansen     Date: September 12, 2011 _
     Jeff, Thank you so much for founding Rescue Me!! It is an excellent resource. It is empowering to actually be able to put the dog's information out there for people all across the U.S. to see. Thank you for nationalizing pet adoption!.... I have highly recommended the Rescue Me! site as a place to list dogs. Sincerely, Stacy Hansen


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Sender: Melissa Lambert     Date: September 12, 2011 _
     Hi Jeff, Gus was adopted by a couple who was from the same state as we lived. They had just lost their dog after 13 years and wanted a new breed to lift their spirits. Gus seemed to be a good match because he likes to be held and cuddled, which I could no longer do with a new baby. They were very happy to adopt him and came to the house 3 days later to pick him up. I really appreciate Rescue Me in helping to arrange this match. I am very happy that Gus was able to find the loving home he deserved. Thanks again, Melissa


Sender: Howard Wilson     Date: August 31, 2011 _
     Hello Jeff! We found Rescue Me! to be very straightforward and user-friendly. Our newest family member is settling in and appears pleased with her new pack. Thanks, Howard Wilson


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Sender: Mark Pulice     Date: August 30, 2011 _
     Lela was given to a wonderful home and will be very happy! Your site is excellent and had only qualified good clients for Lela! Were very happy with the results! Thanks so much! Mark


Sender: Amanda Smith     Date: August 14, 2011 _
     Ginger was adopted! I posted her Thursday and within minutes, someone had emailed me about her and came to pick her up Friday afternoon! I couldn't be more pleased! Amanda


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