Project Pet

Through the efforts of dedicated staff and a fantastic group of volunteers and foster homes, Project Pet has found thousands of animals their forever homes. Here are just a few of the happy "tails" we love sharing with you.

Monroe

My name is Monroe and I am SO happy to be in my new home! My mom and dad can’t believe how well behaved and loyal I am.. Sometimes they call me Trip� because I follow them so closely, they almost trip over me when they turn around! I love to be hugged, and I LOVE to play with my stuffed animal Boomer. I’ve already learned how to sit, and I love the treats my mommy gives me when I do. My parents can’t believe how lucky they are to have gotten such a great dog, and I am so excited to have found a home where I am so loved!

Shania

I wanted to send some pictures and give an update on Moxie. She definitely has a lot of puppy in her but she can be very sweet at times. I was distraught the Saturday I brought her home because my 14-year-old Cocker, Chelsea, was scared to death of her (trembling). She had recently lost her 13-year-old Cocker companion. Chelsea is on medication for seizures and I was afraid the new puppy would trigger those. Anyway, my 74 and 89-year-old neighbors kept Chelsea overnight so that Moxie and I could bond (I’m not sure what we hoped to accomplish). By the 3rd or 4th day, Chelsea warmed up to her and they have gotten along very well. Moxie has a tendency to play too rough, however. Chelsea’s tail is cropped, to about 2.5 to 3" long. Moxie literally pulls Chelsea’s tail or grabs her by the hair on her legs. She likes to take her toys and bat them against Chelsea inviting her to a tug of war. Chelsea may be 14 but she acts 10. I have a doggie door so potty training wasn’t a big issue after about a week or so (I did have to throw away two area rugs). I keep her crated during the day and my neighbors come over to let her out. The problem is when she comes in the door with my neighbor, she immediately goes back out through the doggie door. So Mr. Kennedy (the 89-year-old) just sits and waits for her to come back in. She carries everything in the house outside and everything outside (sticks) inside. I saw Moxie’s shadow trying to get through the doggie door and she had what I thought was a long stick so she couldn’t get in and left it there. I went outside later n and found out it was a bat (not wooden and not plastic - pretty substantial) the kids next door and thrown into the yard -- if you can imagine little Moxie trying to bring in a bat that measures approximately 3 feet long!

Moose

Moose is fantastic! He is such a joy to have in the house! I could not ask for a better cat - he seemed to adjust to our other two cats quickly, and he did not have a loss of appetite or anything. He is just curious and a bit clumsy : ) But he is very loving. Thank you for rescuing him so I could have such a wonderful pet.

Prudence aka Molly

We have re-named her "Molly" and we are enjoying her so much! The three kids and I are giving her lots of attention. She’s a wonderful dog and a great addition to our family. The cats are less than thrilled, but all are getting along okay. :) I will share this story with you, when I brought her out of my room on Saturday to introduce her around, she delightedly put her nose to the floor and started sniffing around, unaware that one of our cats was stalking her, with a "must kill the dog" expression on his face. She was going, "happy, happy, happy, sniff, sniff, happy happy" and then, "oh look, a cat, happy, happy, happy, sniff, sniff, happy." By the way, the cat that was stalking her is a big coward and wouldn’t hurt her anyway. But Molly basically ignores them, except to sniff them once in a while. Our other cat has resigned herself to the existence of a dog in "her" house, but tries to ignore her as much as possible. We’re looking forward to many years with Molly as a beloved addition to our family.

Stretch aka Milo

Hi, my name is Milo and I have a great new family. My new mom loves me and spoils me so much. When I first got to my new home I ran right in and guess what my new brother and sister are cats. They are great and we get along so good. Miss Kitty loves me, we go outside together and we sleep on the bed at night. Mickie is my little brother. He’s a 6 month old kitten. We run around the house chasing each other and mom taught me to kiss him, but he doesn’t like it. I have an extended family too. My dad comes and sees me a couple times a week, he lives in Leesville. I love going to his house cause he has 2 acres and I have another brother and sister. Maggie and Marshall are also adopted pups, and we get along great! I love my new life here! I have toys, a blanket of my very own, and a big yard that I play in all the time. Mom takes me to the pet store and I get to pick out my own treats and toys. Mom is teaching me how to behave and I love learning new tricks. Yeap, life is sweet! Thanks Project Pet for letting my mom adopt me!

Tiny

Tiny is adjusting well to his new pack. Being the chihuahua that he is, he still has delusions of grandeur, and he continues to challenge his canine pack members for the alpha male role. However, he has developed a fondness for playing chase with his dachshund brother. Regarding his human companion, Tiny is still experiencing separation anxiety from his time in the shelter, so he constantly follows her around the house, and he whines when she leaves. On a triumphant note, after a few weeks of gingerly poking his nose through the flap, he has conquered the doggy door, and he now spends most afternoons lounging in the sun on the back porch.

The Count

Our new Mom and Dad took some pictures of is in our new house. I was scared when I got here. Mom and Dad showed me the toilet and the food and water and my bed. They did not lock me up. They just let me walk around. I was nervous. I thought they would try and touch me and bother me but they did not. Mom and Dad must have thought I would be lonely for my friends at Pet Smart. Mom drove to Lexington and picked up a friend for me. Her name is Tuxedo but I think she should be called Scooter because she races around like a motor scooter. When Scooter got at the new house she was not afraid of anything. That made me brave. The next day I came out more and guess what? Mom and Dad have these yummies they call Greenies. They are sure good. Scooter and me run up and down the stairs and we have new Kitty Condos, one for me and one for her. Today is my third day here and you know what else. Mom and Dad are sure nice. I can climb on the couch. Look out the big windows and look at the birdies. Scooter sure likes to play a lot. Today we both laid down and took a nap in the afternoon. I do not miss being in a cage but I am glad you saved me and Scooter. I will write and send more pictures later. Your Kitty Friends Count AKA Pretty Boy And Tuxedo AKA Scooter PS. My Mom helped me write this.

Bandit

It has been about a month since we adopted Bandit from Project Pet. He’s settling in quite nicely as you can see from the picture. One of our other cats still fusses at him a little, but she’s temperamental anyway. One of the other ones likes to play and chase, and she even tried to sleep by him, but Bandit had no idea to do with that. He just looked at her like she was crazy; he hasn’t learned how to relate to "siblings" quite yet. In time. He’s very loving, curious and talkative, and he makes himself at home, even in the vet’s office when we took them all last weekend. And he likes ice cream (though just a taste, of course). Anyway, we wanted you to know that he’s doing well and has found his home. Thank you again for all of your help with the adoption. Best of luck in your work.

Aladdin

My name is Aladdin and I have finally found a home! My Mom and Dad shower me with attention and I get to go on long walks almost everyday. They also love me soo much that they let me sleep in the bed with them every night! I have a brother now named Calvin and he is the coolest brother anyone could have. He teaches me the ins and outs of my new house and backyard. My new favorite game is playing with tennis balls. Also, I have learned how to sit, shake, lie down and I have almost learned how to roll over. I am the happiest dog in the whole world all thanks to project pet finding me a home!!!

Devin Aka Squiggy

Devin is enjoying her new home with mom and dad and her other canine brothers and sisters. She thinks she is the queen and rules the roost! We are so happy she has found her forever home and with a Project Pet volunteer who will spoil her rotten like the princess she is! She has been renamed Squiggy as in Laverne and Shirley’s Squiggy. Best of luck Ms. Squiggy!

Trigger

He is wonderful!!! I have gotten so attached to him in such a short amount of time. He has done so good in his transformation and has had only one accident in the house! He seems to know what he needs to do when I take him outside and goes right away.

He slept the whole way back to Charleston yesterday. He cuddles right up to me and goes to sleep and sleeps all night in the bed with me too.

My kids adore him, especially my son! he is such an animal lover.

Piper

Piper has been nothing but fun since I adopted her. She is the cutest little dog I have ever seen and she draws attention everywhere we go. People tend to mistake her for a teddy bear when I am holding her and give me funny looks until she moves and they realize she is a dog. She is a spoiled baby and I couldn’t be happier. I wish I knew what she was mixed with because everyone wants to know. Piper is a great foster sister to both canine and feline friends and she loves to play with everyone. Piper has become best friends with my roommate’s cat that she adopted as a kitten and the cat now weighs more than Piper but they tackle each other and roll across the floor as if they are littermates. I don’t know how such a great little dog ended up in the shelter, but I am so glad that I was able to give her the home she needed. Thanks Project Pet!

Polaris

We adopted Polaris 5 weeks ago and I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful boy he is. He is the sweetest boy, he sleeps with us everynight. We are so thrilled with him. Thank you so much for rescuing him and giving him a second chance. He is very special to us and is living a very good life. My other 2 girls are doing great with him and are adjusting well. Thank you so much for the wonderful work that you do.

Gus

Hey!! I Adopted A Chiuahuah X Named " Gus " From Yall About 2 years Ago. He Is Do’n Great And Is A Blessing To Have Around. He Has Really Become A Family Dog. My Nephew Who Is 4 Has Bonded With Him Unbeliveably, There Inseprepable :) I Just Really Wanted To Thank You Guys At Project Pet For Giving All Of The Wonderful Animals A Second Chance

Clover

Well our darling Clover is doing great. Her and Silvio are much better with each other and are very protective of one another. If we take Silvio out and she stays in the house she will sit by the door and cry. Also Silvio gets into a shouting match with our neighbors Chihuahua over Clover. Ms. Clovers eating semi-moist Pedigree for small dogs food now, she loves these semi moist bones that we buy her and loves to wrestle with Silvio. She is not to fond of toys though. At first I was a nervous wreck with her because Silvio is so young and so vibrant but she has built up to his level. The doctor recommended some senior dog vitality vitamins for her and they have worked great. Clover has gone for 2 haircuts since we have had her and has done great each time never giving them a problem. We have maintained her on a consistent flea, tick and heartworm medication regimen as I promised you. I can honestly say that finding Project Pet and adopting this little angel has been the best decision I have made. Once we are done building our house on our property we will have a huge fenced yard for the both of them to run free and we are thinking of buying a little pool for the summer to see if they will like that, if not its always a good place to soak our feet on a hot day. :-)

Tracy aka Sadie

My Project Pet dog, Sadie, is the sweetest animal alive. She was house broken when I got her and now goes to her leash by the door and sits when she needs to go out. I wake up every morning to her licking my nose, she has learned to sit and shake (we are currently working on lay down). She does not run off and stays right by me, all she wants is to be loved and petted. (sp?). She is so grateful for the love and new home she has it is amazing. She gets along wonderfully with other dogs and isn’t really bothered by cats.

I highly reccomend adopting a pet from Project Pet to anyone. Sadie really is very smart and sweet, and it amazes me everyday that adorable thing was in jepordy of losing her life if it wasn’t for Project Pet. She came with all of her shots, already fixed, food, microchipped, collar, leash, and heartguard medicine at a reduced cost.

Tuxedo

Josie

What a GREAT first weekend with Josie!! I’ll give you a little play-by-play to let you know how things have been since I adopted her. Ride home was interesting -- Josie was intent on riding shot-gun! So we adjusted, and she sat nice and straight in the front seat the whole way home! She was excited to explore the front yard and then spent a few minutes sniffing my two front rooms. She was then introduced to the backyard -- what a treat! She was all over the place & quickly introduced herself to the neighbor-dogs!! I quickly learned that she loves to roll in the grass and anything that is in the grass. So, needless to say, Josie had her second bath in two days -- she tolerated that OK, but really liked the toweling off at the end - I probably could have done that for a couple of hours without her moving a muscle!! Given her reluctance to venture down the hallway, she spent Friday night on her bed in my den -- got up early Saturday a.m., and learned that she is DEFINITELY a morning-dog!! She was literally pouncing up and down wanting to play! So, I had some company that night and her tail thumped to wake me the next morning -- she loves to stretch all the way out and get the full-body rub-down!! I’ve found that she really loves to have her long neck rubbed and will close her eyes and practically fall asleep while you’re doing all of the work!! I’m afraid that she might have some name confusion -- I probably tell her she’s a ’good girl’ so much that she may start to respond to that instead!! PS -- one nice little trick from the ’lab’ in her -- picking up socks, hats, shoes, etc. and moving them from room to room -- at first I thought I had early Alzheimer’s ("Didn’t I just put those shoes in the other room????") until I caught her in the act -- she didn’t even act guilty, just looked at me like "Well, didn’t you WANT these put in another room?? I’m just being helpful!!"

McGee

Here is McGee. He is doing really well, he gets along great with my kids and with my other two dogs. He loves to sleep in the bed and play with my Golden Retriever as much as possible. He is still a little chunky, but I do not mind. My daughter calls him monkey. When I sit on the floor he will run up to me and lay his head on my lap and he loves to have his back scratched and the back of his ears rubbed. I will keep you posted on McGee. Thanks so much!

Whiskers aka Jordan

We love this cat. He is so spoilt. He turned out to be a great Cat for us. He has such a personality and is so talkative. I was skeptical at first, because I had never adopted a big cat. I always started off with kittens. He has gained weight and is so active. He loves my son and sleeps with us ever night. He wakes us up in the morning with kisses. He has an amazing personality. He does not like to left alone, so when we come home he lavishes us with attention. He is a very loving big boy and we have fallen in love with him. I just wanted you to know how much joy he has brought into our lives. We later named him Jordan and he comes when he is called. He is very smart. Thank you and everyone involved at Project Pet.