Alumni Updates

Welcome to our Alumni Updates page. We always love to hear from people who have adopted dogs from us. Just create an account and click the 'Create Content' link to add your dog.

Watson (formerly Beamer)

Date Adopted: Sun, 08/08/2010

Breed: Boston Terrier

Why I chose this dog:

My husband and I had decided that when it came time to get another dog, we would get a rescue dog. I had been looking on line when my husband emailed me, asking if I had seen “Beamer” and sent me the link. His email said, “This is it. This is the dog for us.” I fell in love with him as soon as I saw his photo. We met Watson and took him on a long walk. He was far more interested in the sights, sounds, and smells around him than he was my husband and me. At one point, Watson stopped and turned and looked at us. I picked him up. He licked my face and snuggled his head into my shoulder. My husband petted him and he licked his hand. We took him home with us that day.

Things I love about this dog

My daughter renamed him Watson, as he is the perfect Boston gentleman. He loves walks, rides in the car, play dates at Starbucks, chasing balls, and his family. He is very friendly. We’ve never seen him upset at any other person or creature. He cuddles, gives kisses, and sleeps wherever he wants to sleep, primarily on my bed. He loves to curl up on my husband’s pillow. He is extremely intelligent and well mannered. There is nothing to dislike about this wonderful Boston gentleman.


Annie Oakley (formerly known as "Tessie")

Date Adopted: Mon, 08/31/2009

Breed: Boston Terrier

Why I chose this dog:

I love Bostons! And Annie's profile tugged at my heart...

Things I love about this dog

Annie has a very sweet and adorable disposition. She's dainty, yet can snore like a sailor; goes to sleep at a drop of the hat and yet can wake up with a jolt and sprint across the room at the slightest sound of a squeaky toy. She loves to hang out with me, especially going for walks on the streets of San Francisco, couch-surfing, and watching the world go by from the passenger seat on road trips. i renamed Tessie because she was born in Oklahoma and didn't seem to mind when i started calling her "Annie."


Buster Francisco

Date Adopted: Sat, 08/07/2010

Breed: Mixed, Chow,Shepard and Mastiff

Why I chose this dog:

He was unbelievably cute and friendly. He reminded us of our previous dogs.He has the most wonderful eyes and temperament. You couldn't help but fall in love at first site with this handsome fella.

Things I love about this dog

Everything, there is nothing not to love about this guy.


Winston (formerly Parker)

Date Adopted: Sat, 06/27/2009

Breed: Poodle/maltese mix

Why I chose this dog:

Winston more or less chose us. We had actually gone to the mobile rescue to see a different dog, but another family had already made arrangements for that dog, and so we were introduced to a scrawny poodle mix called Parker. He had been picked up as a stray not long before, and he had to be shaved since he was matted and had fleas, so he wasn't much to look at. He obviously hadn't found much to eat while out on his own. When we walked around with him, though, he was full of spunk and energy. We were looking for a non-shedding, small dog, which he was... and when I sat on the side walk, he climbed right up into my lap and fell asleep. So, that was it; we took him home.

Things I love about this dog

A year of good food and medical care has transformed Winston. He packed 5 pounds onto his original 14, and so looks much better. His coat grew back, and we were able to identify him as a probable Maltipoo, based on his coat texture. He is still full of spunk and energy, loves to play with his toys, loves to cuddle (often upside down like a baby on your lap), loves soft fabrics, walks, hikes, riding in cars, other dogs, and people. Oh, and food. He is very food motivated. He is extremely intelligent and learned a lot of commands and tricks in a very short time. Winston thinks everything small is a potential toy (including socks, shoes, Christmas ornaments, etc.), but he has become somewhat better about not swiping these things! We met a couple who told us maltese type dogs have the attitude that 'Every day is Disneyland', and that's just about right. Winston is a funny and happy little dog who adds zip to every day.


Basil (Previously Lupe)

Date Adopted: Fri, 07/09/2010

Breed: Dachshund/Lab mix

Why I chose this dog:

When we saw wonderdog post up the 5 Dachshund puppies we just fell in love with all of them.

My partner and I decided to stop by the mobile adoption to just look but ended up falling in love with Basil when we saw her.

When we picked her up and we looked down at her, she lifted up her nose and touched noses with us. After that, we knew we had to take her home.

Things I love about this dog

Basil is a fun loving dog who just love treats and to chase her ball. She especially loves her squeaky giraffe. Basil is a huge cuddle bug and loves to sit in our lap or lay with us on the couch. She is full of energy, loves to go for walks and LOVES to chase birds. We can't wait for more memories with our little pup.


Thelma and Louise previously Madelline and Annette previously Ying and Yang

Date Adopted: Sat, 09/26/2009

Breed: Pug mix

Why I chose this dog:

My boyfriend and I decided we wanted to get a dog so we were looking around and came to an adoption event and met the 2 little pug mix sisters Madelline and Annette. They were still recovering from there Mange issue but they were the cutest sweetest little girls I had ever seen. It was love at first meet!! We heard about there crazy background and the great work that Elise and Linda had done with them and knew that even though we had been only looking for one dog we couldn't split these girls up. They had come through it all together and we wanted them to forever be together. So fast forward to almost a year later Madelline now Thelma and Annette now Louise are a year and a half and are healthy as can be with full beautiful coats of hair.

Things I love about this dog

Thelma-She is a gentle soul who loves clothes out of the dryer and babies. She is fast and loves to play chase with other dogs. Louise-She is a bull in a china shop:) She loves to swim, chew bones and sleep on a nice warm lap. I could go on forever about how much we love these 2 and there antics. Everyone that meets them talks about what personalities they are. There is not a single day when I am not laughing at there antics.


Buddy

Date Adopted: Sat, 07/17/2010

Breed: Boston Terrier

Why I chose this dog:

I think it would be fair to say that Buddy chose me! After giving three dogs at the mobile rescue a walk, it was clear who I was taking home. When my girlfriend and I walked him to the dog park he had one thing on his mind, lap-sitting time! From his wet kisses to how well-behaved he was, I knew that he was the one.

Buddy, even though his "tuxedo" coat is a little thread-bare at the moment, is the perfect gentleman!

Things I love about this dog

Everything, what's not to love about Buddy! He loves everybody! I can't take him out in public without being stopping for him to give loves to everyone. Everybody smiles when they see him strutting down the street. Of course, who can say no to that hilarious looking "grill". He loves to show off his bottom teeth, we call it having his "treat face" on.


Brodie

Date Adopted: Sat, 07/10/2010

Breed: Boston Terrier

Why I chose this dog:

If you have been a dog owner for a while you just know when the dog you find will be a match for your pack. Brodie seems to fit our pack. I guess the pictures will tell the story....

Things I love about this dog

Brodie like to play "tug-a-war" and he snores. You gotta love a Boston that snores!


Aya

Date Adopted: Sun, 05/09/2010

Breed: Pit Bull Terrier Mix

Why I chose this dog:

Love at first sight!
We love our little Aya girl more than words can tell!

Things I love about this dog

Her intelligence amazes us everyday! She learns so quickly, and from subtle teaching! Aya is always cute, even when she being bratty...


Chloe (adopted as Roxxie)

Date Adopted: Sat, 06/05/2010

Breed: Border Collie / Shepherd

Why I chose this dog:

Things I love about this dog

There are too many things that I love about Chloe to summarize here. She's an amazing addition to my family, and she makes me smile everyday.