Adopted Dog Monday!

We've had an exciting couple of months here at Pet Haven and the best part is that deserving dogs are getting a 2nd (or 3rd...or 4th) chance at a happy and safe life.

From our small dog division of Pet Haven, we've had several happy tails come true in the last couple of weeks.

Harvey, the grey Shih-tzu in the photo above, was one of our lucky pups who just recently found his forever home. Way to go Harvey! And thanks to foster volunteer Vicki for loving this guy until his new family was found.

Chucky was another Shih-tzu that was brought in with Harvey. Here's a photo of now Chumley with his new mom, Pat. Chucky received lots of attention at our adoption event and we're so happy we found him the perfect forever home! Thank you Lisa for fostering Chucky!

And then there's sweet little Mia. Mia was only with Pet Haven for a couple of weeks before she found her amazing forever family. Mia now has a Mom, Dad and two human brothers who were so excited for her to come home that they made her this beautiful "Welcome Home, Mia" sign shown at the top of this post!

And many thanks to Michelle and Karen for fostering Mia.

We wish all of our Pet Haven dogs many long years of good health and happiness in their new homes. Please tell your families to keep us updated on your new life!

Buster the Lone Ranger

First there were three springer/beagle puppies...............

Then there were two springer/beagle puppies............

Now there is only one 16 week old puppy left. It's me Buster. I have watched both of my brothers get picked over me. I was there when each of them found their forever families. It is tough to be the last puppy left without a home of my own.

Please it is my turn now. I am doing good on potty training and puppy socialization. Pick me, pick me! You can find out more about me on my bio page. I will love you forever.

Adopted Dog Update: Flopsy

We received an update from one of our more recent adoptive families on Flopsy who came in from People For Pets this May. Flopsy was adopted by a young family who already had a papillon named Lucy, who is very attached to the Dad. Mom and the two young daughters were excited to bring Flopsy into their family to spread the puppy love around for everyone to enjoy!

Here's an update from Sarah, Flopsy's new mom:

"Oh, she is sooooo sweet!!! We just love her. And no, Flopsy did not get a new name! Both my daughters won't let me. I don't think they understand the concept of changing a dogs name and they think I'm crazy for trying! So Flopsy it is!! She is doing really well. I'm so excited to say that she is WAY more attached to me than my husband!! She spent her first few days following me EVERYWHERE (to the point where she was exhausting me!) and trying to get out of our yard. I think she was trying to fine your husband!! We had to rig up our fence so she couldn't escape!! Now she is much more relaxed. She still follows me around a lot but after a while I will find her sleeping on the couch!! We brought her on her first boating trip last week. I was really nervous about it but she loved it! She was so good in the car and excellent on the boat. We stopped at a secluded beach and let her off her leash and she stayed right by us. We are taking her camping for the first time this coming up weekend. Wish us luck!!"

And here's a recent photo of Flopsy showing off her new summer hairstyle:

Congrats to Flopsy, Lucy, Sarah and the rest of the family!! And many, many thanks to Agnes and Chris for fostering this sweet girl!

Adopted Dog Update: Mac Daddy

We recently got an update from Mac Daddy's new family who adopted him in December of 2009.  Mac Daddy has a new brother, Pickles ... it appears Mac Daddy and Pickles are happy to have each other :)

"Hello I am happy to report that Mac Daddy is doing well in his new forever home. It didn't take much adjustment to his brother Pickles and both myself and my boyfriend George. He has been playing well with our friends dogs and at the dog park. He is still somewhat reluctant around other men but is making a lot of progress. I've attached some pictures of Mac and Pickles from this past weekend. Thanks for the work you do and for introducing Mac Daddy into our lives."


If you have adopted a dog from Pet Haven we would love to hear from you. Send us photos and an update to dogs@pethavenmn.org.

Adopted Dog Monday

The last two weeks have once again been good ones for our large dogs finding their forever homes. We had 3 big dogs and two puppies adopted.

First we have to give a big shout out to Pepper and his new "official" mom Leah for signing the adoption papers on Saturday. Pepper/Zipper/now Cooper has been hanging out with Leah for months now. He has been in our program for over a year. Of course Cooper felt like he was home all along. It took Leah a bit longer to commit. Have a happy life together you two!

This is Beau the beautiful coonhound with his new family. He has lots of kids to play with, a mother-in-law home all day to keep him company, and a huge backyard they all can hang out in.

Congratulations to Jackie and Jerry and son Sam for adopting out your first foster.

And a second congratulations on your next adoption Jackie of Romeo the speagle puppy to this wonderful family. Romeo is a lucky boy to have all this love and attention.

Louie, Romeo's brother, found his new home too. This family actually met Beau as a possible new dog but just were not ready to adopt yet. But they came back to Pet Haven when Louie arrived. Congrats little man. And congrats to Nicole on her first adoption.

Captain the hilarious basset is living within walking distance of his foster's home. This makes Cindy, Bobb, and Elanor very happy because they can visit Captain often. Captain was adopted into a very basset friendly home complete with a doggy ramp for when his short legs get too tired for stairs. Thanks Cindy and family for fostering so many dogs in a row.

Photos from 7/3 Medium/Large Dog adoption event

Buster (cute 14 week old springer/beagle mix) was getting a little exercise at the adoption event yesterday. He wants you to know that he would make a great running buddy ... he came into Pet Haven's foster program with two siblings ... Louie and Romeo. Louie has been adopted and Romeo has a home visit scheduled for tomorrow. So he's the lone ranger left ... he says, "he's the best and that's why he's the last one left!!" [we let Buster boy think what he wants as it's good for puppies to have dreams :)].

The photo at the top right is Buster's brother Romeo who loved posing for the camera yesterday. They were playing and rough housing so hard yesterday it was so much fun to watch.

Also hanging out at yesterday's adoption event was Jackie the rottie. Jackie is a 93 lb, 2 year old rottie who loves all kinds of people, big or small .... he also loves playing take-away with his current foster dog pal.

If you'd like to check out more photos from the adoption event click on this link. There are some photos of Thunder, a 9 year old St. Bernard/border collie mix .... definitely a gentle giant. He just got groomed and was looking and smelling so good :)

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Happy 4th everyone! And remember, a lot of pets can get very distressed by all the commotion and noise from fireworks. For some tips on how to have a safe Fourth of July, check out the Humane Society's article on Tips for a Safe Fourth of July.

July 3rd Adoption Events

Adoption events are this Saturday July 3rd. Come out and meet our pups before you head out to that family picnic. Large dogs will be at the Petco in Minnetonka, 13691 Ridgedale Drive from 10-12. Little Romeo is a 14 week old springer/beagle mix that is making his adoption day debut along with his brother Buster.

Susie the poodle will be attending the small dog adoption event at the Chunk & Don' Wayzata, 1147 Wayzata Blvd. E, from 10-12. Have a safe holiday everyone!