STRIKE THE POSE

This is our Joey. Is that a playful pose or what? He is a rescue from Lafayette, IN and is now about 6 years old. That is his "sister", Bella (a lab mix rescue and two years younger) in the background and she truly is as black as this black and white photo displays. Joey is a handsome Australian Cattle Dog (mostly)and his coloring is a golden chestnut and pure white. And, yes he is actually showing his teeth as he smiles quite often.

Their groomer, Michelle, tells us that when she comes towards him with his toothbrush he actually smiles even more!! They were photographed off and on for a few hours and were both pooped pups! They are truly a team and do everything together. Their favorite past-time is digging and chasing field mice in their side yard and it is hysterical to see both noses in the ground and rear-ends up in the air. They have realized that they are actually better able to capture one if they have their noses inching towards each other in order to capture their tiny prey between them!

They are so funny and enjoyable to watch and play along with. When tired and hot then they love to go inside and snuggle up together on the couch. Dogs are truly a gift to treasure!


Carolyn Slaughter
Plainfield, IN

She chose us!

We had lost a German Shepard Mix and Golden Retriever to old age in the last year and it was time to get a new dog. On a spur of the moment decision we went to the Humane Society "just to take a look".
We noticed a 7 month old Lab mix that did not bark every time a dog went by and we didn't want a "barker". We went over to her cage and she came right up and licked us through the chain link. We went for a short walk with her and then signed the paperwork. We found out that she had just been released into population from quarantine that day.

Only after we had her for a while we found she was rather timid and does not like just anyone immediately. We had no idea the way she acted with us the first day!

It took her two weeks to bark the first time (a Rin Tin Tin movie caused it!) and she has barked less than a dozen times in the last four and a half years. That Fourth of July we noticed she has little or no reaction to fireworks and doesn't mind thunder storms.

For almost 5 years now it has been "All About Casey". We've taken her with us everywhere we can and plan many activities around whether or not she can be included. She loves her walks to the park or golf course every day and seeing her friends there. We couldn't ask for a better dog.

Jerry Cooper
Tucson, AZ

Maggie Mae

Maggie was found as a stray down south when she was less than a year old. We were searching pet finder for a companion for our 4 year old rescue dog, Ava, when her cute little face popped out at me.

I knew immediately that this was the dog for us! Our adoption wasn't easy though. I was warned that a 4ft. fence may not be high enough, because she can jump that high! Also, due to previous travel arrangements and pick-up conflicts, we had to postpone our adoption and hope that Maggie would still be available when we returned! It was fate!

A month later we took her home. I swear she knew it was her forever home. This little girl came right in like she owned the place (she does). Maggie is very smart. She knew fetch, sit, and come when we got her and loves to play ball and frisbee. She was easily crate and house trained. When it's raining or snowing, this silly little girl goes down a full flight of stairs on her front legs! After only 1yr. with us, Maggie can be trusted off leash! She has no desire to leave my side! In fact, she's helping me write her story! Thank you Forever Home Rescue!

Joanne Paul
Bridgewater, MA

But we already knew this!