Tobie W.

Jen adopted Sherman on January 14, 2006 and brought him to her home in Dearborn Heights to begin his new life with a new name---Tobie.  Jen writes, "Tobie loves to chew up every dog toy in the house.  He also likes to terrorize his big sister, Mollie (5 yr. old sheltie).  I am so happy that I got Tobie.  He has made my other dog become more active and outgoing.  He loves to cuddle and play.  He has really brought more life into my house."

Update:  Jennifer wrote us an email on September 13, 2006. 

"I just want to say "Thank You"  ...he [Tobie] is the best male dog I have ever had.  He was a bit shy the 1st few days at my house, but has since become the focal point of my small family consisting of me and two additional shelties."

Holly, who used to be called Helen at the shelter, lives up north now, since Laura Vadasz adopted her early this year [2006].  Holly reports, "Traveling between the city and up north, I found I did not like being a city dog -- the open air country is for me.  With open area, my favorite activity is to run, run and run some more chasing birds, squirrels and digging voles.  When my high energy runs out, it's the couch for me.  I play with my new friends: Tyke, Jack and Suzy and am very happy."

Molly Bentley

Montana

   Hopefully a picture will be posted soon

17 week old puppy Paul was adopted on April 8, 2006.  He will begin his new life in Westland with a new name, Montana.  His family writes to tell us that he loves playing fetch.

Sweep Sherry

On July 3, 2006 Don and Angela Sherry brought Sax, a little black kitten, to their home in Westland where they changed his name to Sweep and  introduced him to their other feline resident, Sooty.  Don and Angela report that Sweep's favorite toy is a red plastic mouse.  "Sweep loves to play fetch for hours on end!  And Sweep also makes extensive, exhaustive use of the cat gymnasium which serves as our apartment. "Don writes, "Sweep has settled in nicely to his new home and made quick friends with his big sister Sooty, our first adoptee from the DAS (two years back).  He is quite affectionate and simply adorable, always looking for a cuddle and purring at the slightest touch. J  As for activity, Sweep gives further proof of Einstein's theory: A little bit of matter provides a massive amount of energy!  Angela and I tire just watching the little fellow, and no doubt Sooty too!"  "For a second time, my wife and I found ourselves indebted to the FFDAS for this wonderful new addition to our family.  And Sooty is very thankful for her little brother, and is proving herself quite the teacher, tutoring Sweep on all the ins and outs (e.g., the really good hiding places) and showing him the ropes."

Loki Gorden

Eleanor Roosevelt and Harriet Tubman Cushman

    Eleanor Roosevelt, a tabby and white domestic shorthair, and Harriet Tubman, an all black domestic shorthair, are two lucky kittens who on August 8, 2006 went home to Dearborn to live with Betsy Cushman.  At the shelter,  they were known as Felisha and Kensington.  Betsy writes, "Adopting 2 cats at once is fun for the cats and makes their adjustment easier...but a little extra work at 1st.  They are great company for each other."  Betsy tells us that Harriet's favorite pastime is playing with the "mouse" hanging on the door to her office and that Eleanor is so happy sitting on her lap.  She also notes that the two young ladies really enjoy playing together.

Biscuit Freiberg

In August 2006, Christal Freiberg took Biscuit, a lucky 6 year old canine companion,  into her heart and into her home in Westland.  Christal describes Biscuit as  "... a cutie, he has adjusted well to our household and we are very glad we adopted him.  The first night we had him he jumped right up on the bed, cuddled up and went right to sleep.  He was so comfy, we knew he was a keeper."  Christal says that Biscuit's favorite toys are kongs or anything he can chew on and that he loves to cuddle and run around acting cute.  She writes, "He also wiggles his ears for treats-that's how we know he wants one."

Update November 30, 2006:

"...[Here] are pictures of Biscuit (he is the smallest white dog) and his brothers Curly and Luie.  He is still very happy and loves playing with his toys and getting treats!"

Ice Langlois

    Hopefully Julie will send us a photo soon