A Banner Week

There is a family for every dog! This week, little Telly Monster went to a home that is prepared to deal with Demon Possession in a Puppy. Actually, it seems that the aggressive efforts in puppy behavior modification from Day 1 in ESRA may have paid off with the Little Devil. She is being a model citizen in her new home-- to the point that they have renamed her "Bella."

It was a good call to advertise her as a Puppy With Issues. Doing so cut down on the applications from families that were not prepared to deal with a dog that will challenge you. Not all people should raise teenagers. Not all people should raise Telly, either!

Then there was Handsome Jack, the dog that everyone wanted. He brought a great number of applications into ESRA Ohio. This is a good thing because it restocks our list of Approved Adopters. But it is hard on the people who apply and do not get to adopt him. It is perplexing that a couple would apply to adopt when one is so allergic that Jack would be banned from half of the home. Hmmm.

Macy also found her new family this weekend. Macy had a very nice life with her Dad and Mom, until the child came into the picture. It's hard to understand why they could raise such a well disciplined dog and such a poorly disciplined child. Some children are a dog's worst enemy. Fortunately, ESRA was there to lift Macy out of her tormented life and into a home where she will be respected.

Little Oscar, who had no business in the Stark County Pound, also went to a Forever Family. His new family had a challenge-- this summer they had to put to sleep an ESRA dog that had become aggressive. This dog had bitten several times. It was a very sad, difficult situation. And it left scars on the hearts of the family. They needed a dog they could trust. Being neutered at a young age, Oscar is less likely to develop issues. And he really is a sweetie pie!

And finally, Chip, about whom I have posted earlier, went to his Forever Home. A couple that is just nuts about him, and about his gusto for life, has adopted him. He will have a retired Mom. And he'll have a large fenced yard to play in. Chip will be the apple of his family's eye. They like his affectionate manner, and he will be very loving to them.

And so we have much to celebrate in the placement of all of these dogs into homes that will cherish them for the rest of their days. Rescue does indeed work.