Patrulla became Tallulah

Our sato Tallulah is a great joy in our lives, and everyone who meets her loves her. One of her favorite activities is thoroughly washing our 2 cats (although she rarely gets a chance to finish the job before the cat gets tired of it).

Although she was hit by a car while in Puerto Rico, she gets around very well. We carpeted the stairs so she could get up and down more easily. She has claimed all soft surfaces in the house, and I often say that she has seven dog beds -- which include all the living room furniture! Our other dog Roscoe, a rescue from Tennessee, loves his little sister and patiently tolerates her pushy behavior when Tallulah is edging him out for affection or table scraps. We took Tallulah to a pet charity event 2 summers ago, and Save a Sato volunteers recognized Tallulah and called their colleague in Puerto Rico and sent her a picture. Tallulah loves it when people speak to her in Spanish -- I've got to learn that language!

Katie Dunton

Belmont, MA

Bruce the Moose

It had been a rough year and my heart was missing the love only a wonderful four legged family member could provide. So, I went to the Calumet Area Humane Society... to just visit.  But, turns out I had left with paper work to adopt Bruce! I knew he would be the newest addition to our family when I saw the "I am shy please share a piece of cheese with me" look in his eyes. I took him out was able to walk around with him for a bit.  Later, I came back with my parents (whom I live with) to meet him.

We were all in love Bruce.  And, I could tell the feeling was mutual when Bruce started to whine and cry when I left to finish some paperwork. Bruce was shy at first, but now he is the protector and greeter of our house. Bruce loves being able to go out side and play along with being spoiled by his family.

Diana Maanum
Lansing, IL

Unicorn Rescued

This is Unicorn. A far cry from a sparkling white ancient mythical horse. He does, however, have, it seems something magical about him. His regal bearing suggests a heart of gold lies within this homeless shell. He has had little if no human contact in his brief time on this earth. One would think that a dog such as he would be defensive and aggressive in the protection of his territory. To the contrary he is a gentle giant.

He was rescued by a group of dedicated people out of the 5th Ward, Houston Texas. Several attempts to capture Unicorn had failed as he has lived on the streets his entire life and he is as elusive and sly as a fox. An empty belly and the enticing smell of chicken soon overpowered his fear and he is now in the safe hands of a group of amazing people.

Beneath this sad exterior of injury and "ugliness" beats the heart of a Black Dog, one who is loyal, one who will love and project without asking anything in return and as someone most recently said there lies within an 'old soul' and he is Beautiful. His Journey to a forever home will be long as he recovers but in the few short weeks he has been at Sparta’s has been life changing for us. He continues to inspire every day.

Through his story and photo’s he has touch the hearts of many and now this once Forgotten dog will have a purpose even if it is just to love and protect the humans who dare to love him and give him a forever home.

Wendy
Nederland, TX