County Animal Shelter

240.773.5960

14645 Rothgeb Drive

Rockville, MD 20850

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Happy Tails!!!

Stories, testimonies and tributes

to your adopted friends

February 2011

Dear MCHS,
I wanted to update you on our two kitties that we brought home from MCHS this year.

We brought home Maxi (an adorable gray tiger striped DSH kitten known to you as Giorgio) back in August, and Toto (an adorable black DSH kitten known to you as Baghdad) in December. Maxi is actually sitting down next to me on the couch as I'm writing this,  while Toto is taking a nice nap on my bed :) They are both the most wonderful additions to our family, and we could not be happier. Maxi is a ball of energy and playfulness, and Toto is full of love!! We met Maxi at MCHS when we were taking a look at all the cats. My boyfriend felt something pawing at his leg and looked down to see the most adorable kitten! He immediately yelled my name saying he'd found our new kitten! Our landlord had come with us and he immediately approved. It did not take long before we were able to pick him up. When we brought Maxi home, we felt as though we'd had him for years already! Immediately he began playing with all the toys we had bought him and brought us immediate joy! We realized very quickly that we would want him to have a brother but decided to wait a few months to make sure.

In late November, we were looking at your website and I spotted Toto and thought "he is the one!!". He had been at the shelter for several months. We went to visit him at MCHS and fell in love with him instantly! When we brought him home he had an upper respiratory infection and later developed conjunctivitis so we had to keep him in a separate room from Maxi for two weeks. Meanwhile, I would study in the room Toto would sleep in and he made the best study partner! He would lay down on my lap while I'd take notes for hours.

We were very nervous when it was time for Maxi and Toto to meet, since we had never had two cats before. We wanted to make sure that they would get along. As soon as they met, the playing began and has not stopped since! Maxi has actually become even more affectionate since Toto has arrived and together they are non-stop love. They both sleep at the foot of our bed every night. The cutest thing is when they both fall asleep one with his paw wrapped around the other! We are so happy to have found them and we hope to soon be able to rescue more!!

Thanks so much for everything you do MCHS!!! I recommend MCHS to anyone searching a adopt a pet of any age!
Sincerely,
Becky C.

Wilson	Nesta

October 2010
We "accidentally" discovered Wilson, formerly known as #243, while at the shelter adopting our new kitten this July. While waiting to finalize our paperwork for Nesta, the absolutely cutest, very large but obviously very young puppy passed us. Certain he was someone's pet that had come to work for the day, I merely wanted to pet him. When my daughter and I discovered that he had been abandoned, we were on a mission!

After 7 days of visits and an ever growing fear that the puppy we had grown so attached to could be claimed at any moment, we were able to bring Wilson home. He has been an absolute blessing. He fit in immediately with our 3 dogs and 4 cats (the chickens are still a work in progress) and has brought a sense of calmness to our house as he has the most laid back personality of any puppy I have ever met. Wilson comes to work with me daily and I am constantly stopped and told what a beautiful dog he is. I love nothing more than telling people that, no, he didn't come from a breeder but from the MCHS.

I often wonder where Wilson did come from. Who could have left a 10 week old baby to fend for himself never knowing or caring what became of him? At the same time, I am so very thankful that they did because I truly believe that Wilson was always meant to be with us and that finding him wasn't really no accident at all!

As for Nesta, she's doing as well as Wilson. The semi-feral kitten we brought home from the sick room is outgoing, healthy, fearless and super friendly. She and my husband have developed a special bond and quite often I catch them off on their own silently enjoying each other's company.

Thanks so much for all your efforts, they are greatly appreciated!

Roxane

October 2010
Hello MCHS,
We adopted Fred in April of 2010. I saw him on your website and instantly fell in love. He was still fairly young and the coloring I was looking for. I left work early that day to start the adoption process. I brought my wife to the shelter that evening and 4 or 5 days later we were able to bring Fred home. He has adopted well to his new home. When we adopted him he was very skinny. He did not like his dry food and we found that he actually has food allergies. We started him on a raw diet and he has put on some weight and looks great. He loves to snuggle and be loved. We take him for long walks and runs around our area and without fail someone comments on how great of a dog he is. He loves his toys and there is never a dull moment with him in the house.

We are thankful everyday that with the amount of people that come in and out of the Humane Society that they somehow managed to overlook this great dog. Thank you for allowing us to expand our family with such a great dog. We appreciate all you do for these dogs.

Alex, Jen, Sir Fred

September 2010

The night was cold in December, and there was still a foot or so of snow on the ground. During our evening walk with our two dogs we spotted a dark figure of a dog on the hill, and immediatelywe knew he was a stray. His body was thin, bones and sagging skin all over. He greeted our dogs with play, but stayed clear of any attempts by us to get a hold of him. Night after night it was the same scene, in the snow with the dogs but never could we catch the black stray. Then the weather went from bad to worse, three feet of snow, we become very concerned for the stray. It was the biggest snow storm Washington DC area had received in years and surely the stray would be found frozen to death after having no shelter or warmth. This time we were so determined to catch him and after three nights with the help of some fresh Salmon, we did. We called MCHS to come and pick him up, after all we could not care for his immediate medical needs. They told us that a big black pit bull would be hard to adopt, so we put our name as last resort if no one else adopted him.

Time went by and then we got the phone call that our rescue had passed his health and temperament testing, had not been adopted. So we went to the shelter, and long story short we took him home with us soon after that. He had changed so much, once a shy skinny dog he now had lots of energy and a true need to connect and bond with us.

We named him Monte Carlo, and he has been an amazing addition to our pack. Being the only boy, it took the two girls no time to put him in his place and make him a perfect fit for our family. We love Monte Carlo, and we love the fact that we were able to give him a home that he so deserves. This breed had taught us a lot about patience, and the importance of educating the public about the true loving nature of pit bulls. We thank everyone at the shelter who took care of Monte Carlo and nursed him back to health.

We now have three rescued dogs to call our friends, our everyday companions, and we are so blessed to have Monte Carlo with us for the amazing ride!

All our best to everyone there,
Nicole M and Dan S

September 2010

I appreciate the patience that the folks have at the shelter. I adopted a male puppy that sadly, I had to return because he was too ill for me to take care of. I did find Lucy though. I have had her about five weeks. She is a happy camper and just a joy to be around. I was told she was a shepherd mix, but I am still trying to figure out what the mix is going to be. She has these gi-normous ears that make me laugh. I am happy with Lucy, and thank all of you for what you do there. My first baby needed a play mate. When I brought Lucy home, my other dog HATED her! I was horrified and not sure what to do. Now they play all day long. It took a good couple of weeks, but they are buddies now.

Cheryl

August 2010

I adopted Odin (Odie) in June 2010. When our family dog, Julie, past away from a fight with cancer the fall prior to the adoption, it left us with a gaping hole in our family. We all missed having a dog. So one day I visited the animal shelter because I thought it would be a fun idea. I took time to look at all the wonderful dogs there, and finally came across a dog named "Jake." He immediately jumped off his bed and came to see who the tall figure standing outside of his cage was. Playful nipping at my fingers and barks ensued … I then requested to walk the dog around outside and visit with him. After five minutes of spending time with him, I knew I had to have him in my life. After two days of trying to convince the family, I finally got everyone to come visit him. They too, immediately fell in love with the labrador/pitbull who became known as Odie. We jumped into the adoption. The rest is history.

Odie loves tennis balls, the daily trips to the dog park he recieves, and to jump and play like crazy! But most of all he loves our family, and has become the amazing dog I had been craving since losing Julie.

It's now August 2010, and Odie and I are about embark on a new adventure as I bring him up to the city of brotherly love, Philly to live this fall. I just couldn't deal with not being around my dog anymore. I want to thank you all at the shelter for making this possible, I have found a close companion for years to come!

Andrew

July 2010

Dear MCHS,
Just thought I would let you know we adopted Reilly about 2 years ago from MCHS, he has been a wonderful addition to our lives and a wonderful dog.

Best,
Rebecca and James K

July 2010

Simon’s story is definitely a “Happy Tail” considering its sad beginning. 

My boyfriend and I adopted Simon in March 2010 from MCHS. He was placed in a foster home after being in the shelter for a couple of days. According to his history, he was purchased from a pet store when he was 4 months old and given up to the shelter at 10 months old. The foster home was his 5th home in 10 months and we were to be his 6th.

He was very thin, had never been groomed and was very excitable. We met him at the foster home, and wWe were hoping he would get along with our other dog, Tony (also adopted through MCHS). When we brought him home, Tony was not quite sure what to think of his new brother, and Simon was not sure what to think either.

Simon laid by the door on a pile of shoes. Any loud noise made him run under the bed. But, it did not take long for Simon to discover the box of toys or that his new brother liked to play. (Or, the closet is where all of the treats are kept.)  And, he has discovered that the recliner is a much more comfortable place to lay than by the door. 

Simon has a sweet, funny and playful personality. He loves getting his back rubbed and chewing on his toys. Whenever Tony is laying down, he snuggles right up to him. He has the most adorable face and curly tail.

Simon just celebrated his first birthday on June 7th. He got to unwrap presents and had his own “pup pie”. We are so blessed to have Simon in our home to love and he just soaks up all of the love we give him. We are so glad we have him and that he will be celebrating all of his birthdays with us.

Julie C

June 2010

Hi MC Humane Society:

She was found wandering down Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring, lost perhaps, most likely misunderstood, too. She was a young, brindle and white pit bull and had been at the shelter a month when I walked by her cage and was instantly drawn in by her intelligent and eager face. The name on her cage said "Star," and she was listed as a "trainer's favorite." A pit bull, I thought to myself. I wasn't really considering a pit bull, more like a retriever or some other mild-mannered breed. I decided to take her and another dog out for a walk to see if a connection was imminent.

I took the yellow lab out first. He seemed like the type of dog I should love, but he wasn't. Strong, detached, wild ... no connection. I heard my own heart pounding as the shelter staff retrieved "Star," took her outside and handed over the leash to me. I don't even know what force pulled me to the animal shelter that day, but there I was holding the sweetest, happiest pit bull you've ever seen in my grasp. She was a little wild, of course, who wouldn't be after that much cage time, but when I knelt down to her level, she threw her front feet up on my shoulders and licked me with abandon. After a while outside with her, I took her back to her cage. She put one foot up on the wire, and I rubbed it. She put the second paw up for a foot rub, and that was that. I promised her I'd be back as soon as I could make it happen, and signed up to adopt her. I passed the home interview and was ready to pick her up, but pit bulls aren't released directly to a new owner until neutered. "Lexi" was delivered by the Humane Society to my local vet after all the paperwork was finished. I picked her up there, groggy and whining, and took her home to my 15 acre horse farm. The whole process took one week.

How lucky can a dog get? How luck can I get? She loves the farm and all that comes with it, from the barn cats to the donkey to the Arabian horses. So many new sounds and sights and smells ... Lexi took it all in and now knows it's home. She's by my side no matter what I'm doing and listens to every command I give. I've raised and trained lots of animals and have never encountered a more eager to please and intelligent companion. Friendly with everyone, even the cats, she is a joy to all who meet her. Even my donkey thinks she's special -- seriously!

My thanks to all the Humane Society staff who work endlessly to rescue as many animals as humanly possible. The task is endless and will never reach an end, but lots of people work hard to bring these animals along to a possible new beginning and new life. My adventures with Lexi are just beginning. I'm so grateful ... thanks!

Debi G

June 2010

When we first met Maggie, she was a reserved, but sweet dog who didn't know what to make of being in the shelter. Not only had her family given her up, but she was suffering from severe arthritis in her hind legs -- an unusual condition for a dog that was only two years old. Walking up a flight of stairs was enough to cause her to limp.

Although we were hesitant to adopt a dog with medical problems, we couldn't forget Maggie and her kind disposition. It's been two and a half years, and Maggie has a new lease on life. Now that her pain is managed with medication, she can do all of the things that a black lab loves to do -- run, swim, chase balls, and play with other dogs.

Maggie is a central part of our family and we can't imagine life without her. Despite being almost five years old, she continues to be a silly, energetic puppy with a great outlook on life. We may be the second family to have Maggie, but we feel like she has always been our dog.

Julie and Eric C

May 2010

It was about 14 or 15 yrs ago that I met my best friend, a overweight mange covered Min Pin! My family had a history of adopting "unadoptable" & special need dogs. We were called about this dog and i went with my dad to take a look at her. He went back and could not find her because she was hiding in the corner of a cage. A volunteer took her out back into the play area so that I could meet her since i was only about 14 or 15 yrs old. I remember it perfectly, they brought her out on a leash. I took one look at her & thought "ew that's one ugly dog! i don't want her!!" she wanted nothing to do with my dad and i sat down on the grass indian style. Next thing i knew she was running towards me, jumped into my lap and covered me with kisses. It was at that second I fell in love!

A few days later she officially belonged to our family but she was truly mine. I named her Kiya. Eventually, her hair grew back and she was healthy. Kiya & I never left each other for more than a day. I was diagnosed with depression and she "took care of me" she knew when I was sad, when I was happy, when i just needed her near me to rub her many times she licked away my tears as I hugged her.

Many years later she was diagnosed with Cushing's disease. we followed every course of treatment but sadly, Kiya did not make it. She passed away in 2004. I was 24 yrs old! She was my best friend for quite a long long time. Thankfully my family & I were all able to be there as she was put out of her misery and I held her as she went to heaven. Two days later I got her name tattooed on my ankle surrounded by paw prints. Forever my best friend Kiya will be part of who I am and I will NEVER forget the wonderful member of my family that MCHS brought into my life!

Robyn T

April 2010

I wanted to write to thank everyone for taking such good care of me before I came to live with my new Mom. Typing is a little slow without thumbs, but I’ll do my best.

I especially want to thank my foster Mom, Diane Stalder. She took really good care of me and I was very sad to leave her. I really like living with my new Mom, but I was really sad the first two days. I missed my brothers and sisters and foster Mom and cried a lot, but now I don’t cry anymore because I have lots of fun in my new home. Mom bought me lots of fun toys, and there are a whole bunch of really neat scratching posts here.

I really like the big tree in the corner of the room with all the steps (a spiral staircase) where Mom watches the box with all the lights and noises (t.v.). I can lean over the steps and watch everything that is happening from my high perch.

I also love my new bed, and love sleeping close to Mom, but I still can’t figure out what that stuff is on Mom’s claws. I want to tell you about my new name. In keeping with my Russian heritage, Mom calls me Pheodora and says that my name means “Gift of God.” Mom likes to call me Phe.

Please say hi to all my friends at the Shelter.

Miss Phe

April 2010

A little over two years ago my life changed for the so-much-better when I brought home my Romeo (known to MCHS as "Bacardi").

I was looking to share my love and affection with a lovable cat. I attended one of the foster cat adoption get-togethers in the parking lot in Bethesda and fell for a plump gray boy cat who stole my heart with his "I-don't-want-to-be-here-in-this-adoption-van" demeanor. I will be forever indebted to his wonderful foster mom, Meg, who patiently and comprehensively answered all of my questions, such as "Will he curl up in my lap?" "Will he like me?" and told me about his particular habits (mostly his being a champion napper and window-watcher). Bless Meg and all of the other foster "Moms" and "Dads" because it was in large part Meg's reassurance that he was such a sweet boy and so easy-going that made both she and me feel confident that we were a perfect match for each other.

It has now been a little over two years that my Romeo and I have cohabitated, and I cannot believe how much I love and adore him. He greets me at the door, meowing, every time I come home. He curls up in my lap to read with me or watch TV. We have taken countless, cozy naps together. And he has sauntered his way into the affections of my friends and family, too, who always praise me for how sweet he is (though of course the credit is due to his fantastic personality). At any family gathering I'm the one whipping out my iphone to show the latest "Romeo pictures" of a cute pose (or 2 or 20!) that he has struck since the last time I saw my family. Everybody loves Romeo!

Thank you so much to MCHS for bringing me so much joy, love, and good times in the form of a robust gray and white cat named Romeo.

Jennifer G

April 2010
Hi. my husband and I came into the shelter on March 14, 2010. Within minutes of walking into the dog area we saw a cute little apricot poodle mix named Lucky. After taking him for a walk outside we knew he was the dog for us. We quickly filled out an application. Lucky for us, he was just brought in that day so we were first on the list! Within the week, we completed our interview and home visit and he was ours to take home. We brought him home on March 19th.

It's only been a few short weeks, and he has made a place in our hearts and in our family for himself. He is a wonderful addition. We could not be more happy or ask more of a dog. It's hard to believe he is a 5 year old dog. He loves to play and has us throwing the ball for him as much as he can. He's been a lot of fun.

At first we were afraid of how he'd react to our cat. The two aren't quite friends yet but they respect each other. There have been no problems.

Thank you for helping us add such a wonderful pet to our family.

Deborah S.

March 2010

Above is a photo of our cat Vinka. We adopted her in September 2009. She had been at the shelter since May 2009 when the volunteer pointed her out. I am so grateful that Vinka waited for us. She has a sweet and playful personality, the most demur meow and fur like velvet. She is a wonderful addition to our family.

Jeff & Carol H

March 2010

In 1998, we adopted Belle, a border collie mix, from your shelter.  She had been returned twice because she was, well, a border collie, and needed more than to be tied up outside or locked in a basement. Your volunteers tried to talk us out of this active, beautiful animal, but we were in love, had done our homework and were ready. She took quickly to living with our two other dogs and reigned as Queen.

Belle passed away last week at the age of 14. It is impossible to relate how special this dog was.  We can never thank you enough for caring enough to keep taking her back when people did not understand her.  We were lucky to find her.

We miss her puffing cheeks, her happy noises when her ears were scratched and her beautiful soul.

Victoria L.

Feb 2010

We found Valentino at MCHS almost one year ago and he has been a dream. I never imagined a cat this sweet, loving and affectionate could come from a shelter. 

He has brought nothing but joy to our family. Always greets us when we come home. Spends all of his time with us and loves a party. I have never seen a more social feline. He loves to be in the middle of everything. 

Thanks again MCHS for allowing us to adopt him. He has been the perfect addition to our family since day one!

Lucia P.

Clarksburg, MD

Feb 2010

In late summer of 2009 I lost my beloved cat, Ziti due to kidney failure. Weeks went by and as I struggled to deal with my loss and loneliness, I saw a poster in the local grocery store advertising a Cat Adoption Open House at the MCHS shelter. I wasn't sure how I felt about adopting a cat so soon, but thought I could at least go take a look.

When I walked in, I was almost overwhelmed seeing all the cats waiting for homes.  I visited with a few cats but didn't really feel a connection. As I looked around I noticed an orange tabby named Gardenia who was making quite a fuss. I tried to ignore him, but finally requested a visit with him. The minute they put him in my lap he curled right up and started purring. I filled out the application to adopt him a couple days later.

From the minute we brought Reggie, as we now call him, home, he acted like he'd been here forever. He can be quite a handful at times, in fact, I tell people that I have adopted a 10lb kitten, but he is a very sweet, affectionate cat and I'm looking forward to many happy years together.

Anyone looking for a pet should go to the MCHS animal shelter, I'm very glad I did. 

Thank you!
Angela A.

Feb 2010

We adopted Roxy (then ‘Katie’) in May of last year.

She and her 4-month old littermate were found wandering on Georgia Avenue. She was malnourished, had giardia and then developed kennel cough at the shelter. She is now approaching her first birthday and is happy, healthy and loving her new home! She loves to play and especially likes the snowy season!

Thank you :)
The C. Family
Ashton, MD

December 2009

We want to thank MCHS for introducing us to the light of our life. His shelter name was "Hawk" but we call him Jimo. When we first brought him home, he sat quietly on a couch in my our college daughters room but within a week he had taken over the house and now thinks he is king of the castle. He is already spoiled and yowls pitifully if he can't find someone to play with whenever his heart desires. He has given us so much laughter and sheer entertainment with his crazy antics. Not only that, he is the most adaptable cat we have ever had.  He will eat anything, play with anything, sleep anywhere and is always up to something new.   

Thank you to the staff at MCHS for your help in choosing our new family member and for all the work you do.  He is the perfect cat for us!

Suzy T.

Merlin	Mocha and Candy

November 2009

I was so upset recently after reading a recent MSNBC story about an overwhelmed shelter in Indiana having to lose many, many animals that I thought I would post my happy ending -- actually, it was because of the stories of the overwhelmed shelters due to the economic downturn last year that finally got me off my butt last year to adopt cats two and three, and it has turned out to be one of the best things I ever did.

After the still very painful loss of my first cat, I adopted my then 3-year old Merlin years ago -- it was too soon because I was still grieving -- but as things would have it, he had gone through a bad time re an evicted owner and while pleasant was kind of aloof, too. It was as though we were both two wounded souls who slowly, slowly, healed together and grew closer, and to this day is the sweetest, most cuddly big male teddy bear of a kitty.

Time passed and I was able to move from an apartment to my own home -- Merlin would stay in my bed all the time for a few days, I don't think he had ever seen stairs before! Now he enjoys the house, and with all the news stories last year, I began to think it was time to make room for another kitty (I love animals and like having them around, but my first cat hated other cats.)

I try to avoid young kittens as I know there are so many wonderful adult animals out there, plus while cute, young kittens are a lot of work, and I wish many people would think more about the advantages of adopting an older/adult animal! Cruising the Internet I found my way to MCHS website and was immediately taken with several kitties, one of which was 2-year old Mocha.

I can't say enough good things about the MCHS and the foster system, which gives prospective owners time with the animals, a support system, and helps get some idea of the animal's personality -- and I was nervous because who knew how Merlin would react to another cat? Well, I tried to follow all the Humane Society advice online, keeping the animals separated, trying to do things slowly. But, as it turned out, the two rapidly started playing "pawsies" under the door -- I never knew Merlin was lonely, of all things. At the first face-to-face meeting, Mocha sat and stared at Merlin a few minutes, and then threw herself on him and they started rolling around playing -- and that was that, a big love fest. Mocha has turned out to be especially clever and it is so funny to look up and see her peering down at you from a closet shelf, or out of a laundry basket.

So in the fall of the same year, with all the animals needing homes -- plus, Merlin is a lot older than Mocha and I didn't want her to be alone one day -- I decided to try again, but as I read that the younger and smaller the cat, the less it is perceived as a threat, I decided to look for a half-grown kitten, 6-9 months.

Thanks to the MCHS website I found Candy, who was this tiny, beautiful, lively 6 month old. Her "integration" was a lot more work, because she was small and was kept carefully separated, and then slowly, slowly introduced to the other two cats. Mocha (having become house queen) took one look through a cracked door and hissed! But I followed all the suggestions, feeding them at the same time (but at a distance), playing with them together, and supervising them until everyone adjusted.

In the end, Candy has been a Godsend. She is a year and half old now and has become a beautiful, playful, adult, who gets the other two (who were just too comfortable and doing the couch potato thing) playing and moving, which is particularly good for the now 11-year old Merlin. They snuggle and groom each other, and all of them have funny little habits: Candy loves running water, for instance, and just loves to drink from the bathroom faucets. I can't imagine not having my "guys" around, and my life is far, far better for them being there.

To anyone thinking of adopting, it's not all perfection -- for instance, a urinary tract infection was discovered in Mocha (cured), since Candy was a kitten she had a different diet for a while, and I worked very hard to try to choose animals that would adjust well together, but there was no guarantee things would work out as well as they have. So read and research, check your budget and life style, and work with the shelters to choose the right animal for you. Reach out for help to vets, the shelter folks, other pet owners if you get confused or have a problem you don't know how to deal with. And for sure, please adopt from a shelter if you are looking for a pet, I can't imagine getting a pet from anywhere else even if I have to put a little more time and effort into it - many thanks to the wonderful system at MCHS.

Sheri P.

November 2009

To say I had been, for the past few years, casually looking online for a dog would be an understatement. I knew the timing for when to take on the responsibility of a dog would never be perfect, but in the middle of October I came across Priya (shelter name Oreo) on the MC Humane Society web site. In her profile picture she had the most pitiful looking posture and facial expression I'd ever seen! My husband, hesitant to get a pet but always wanting to make me happy agreed to go to the shelter to see Priya. It took more than a week for our first visit with Priya to occur since she had shown fear aggression upon arriving at the shelter. Dressed in our raincoats, my husband and I signed a bite release (apparently a rarely used form ... just my luck) and visited with her outside on a Saturday morning. My heart just melted. She hated the rain and huddled close to me as I knelt over her to protect her from the raindrops and petted her. By the end of our visit she was jumping up on my husband and I for more pets. As we handed the leash back to a shelter volunteer I had tears in my eyes because I wanted so badly to take her home but just knew it would be hard to convince my husband .... or so I thought. "I guess we better go fill out the paperwork," he said as soon as we stepped back inside.

We have now had Priya at home with us for three weeks and from the moment she jumped into our car she's shown us nothing but love, giving us kisses, taking naps on us and eagerly learning tricks. Knowing she was leaving the shelter and going to a loving home completely transformed her body language and behavior.

While she's still fearful of strangers we have no doubt that with patience and lots of positive reinforcement training she'll become more confident and comfortable with new people. I highly recommend the Montgomery County Humane Society for those searching for a pet!  

Sincerely, Jennifer W.