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Henry - York SPCA

Sun, 31 May 2026 14:39:34 GMT

Henry

Henry is just over a year and a half old, and had already found himself at the York SPCA! Then a wonderful couple came along and fell in love with Henry and took him home. Henry lived there with two parents and two cats where they worked really hard to make sure everyone could live peacefully together. Unfortunately, after a lot of work, training, praying, hoping, Henry ultimately decided that cats might make better snacks than friends. They made the heartbreaking decision to surrender Henry back to YSPCA, but with the help of HOPE, we're all hoping to continue Henry's journey to make him more confident and calmer around other animals. Currently though, it would be best if Henry could live in a home with no other pets, and with someone who understands that he might not ever want any furry best friends.

Henry does LOVE, and we mean LOVE, people...and treats! He's learning about toys, and basic obedience training, and all the other things that dogs learn in the Program. We are confident that we can help Henry and the YSPCA find his happily ever after.

Henry is available through the York SPCA and his adoption fee is $160. He comes fully vetted, neutered and of course FREE lifetime training assistance.

6/12/2026

Henry is making more progress with not reacting to the other dogs. He most certainly has his moments when he sees the other dogs, but his reactions are far less severe. Two weeks ago, he was losing his mind and now there is less of a wrestling match. He is more willing to retreat with me and cool off. One thing I do is hold him firm between my shins and rub his neck scruff, which really seems to calm him. We are getting there. I can say he is WAY more comfortable!

6/5/2026

Henry "Hank the Tank" is making great progress with his pattern games and his reactive training. He is becoming more tolerant of Wyatt, Delaney, and Devin. We have been focusing on training out in front of the dog yard while they are playing in the back. I have been able to have Hank give me his belly just outside the fence, so he is slowly letting his guard down. We are also learning how to play with toys. ��

5/29/2026

Henry aka "Hank the Tank" is a welcome addition to our dog crew. Although Hank is a very sweet and loving boy, we have a lot of work to do around other dogs. It is our belief that Hank may have been forced into situations with other dogs that were not ideal and not what this sweet boy is about. He LOVES people, hot dogs, and cuddles. He has become attached to my hip and I think with our hard work mixed with love, we will change his outlook.

Devin - Rowquin Rescue

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:02:55 GMT

Devin

Devin is a 1 year old mini bernadoodle who found his way to Rowquin after his owner could no longer care for him. He was in rough shape at first, but he cleans up pretty good! Now that he's looking better, and feeling better, we are HOPE-ing that we can help Devin learn some confidence and obedience skills so that he can find his happily ever after!

Devin is available through Rowquin Rescue and his adoption fee is $300. He comes fully vetted, neutered and of course FREE lifetime training assistance.

6/12/2026

For the first time, Devin actually looked for me when I wasn't around. He’s definitely trusting me more and more, which I think is huge. He hasn't missed a beat since his previous handler – all he does is PLAY, PLAY, PLAY! Actually his confidence has risen, although there are times when something spooks him and he'll just come to me and lay next to me. I have this thing with him … He’s Devin in house but “Viper” when he’s in public. It's actually funny when everyone hears it. I didn’t think he had a chill bone in his body but once I lay down he’ll come right next to me and just chill. Don’t get it twisted – the minute I move he thinks it’s game time or we’re on the move going somewhere. Exposure is something Devin is getting and one thing for sure – his confidence is showing.

6/5/2026

Devin is really settling in now and he's trusting more. All he wants to do is play and lay next to me. He is really adjusting to being in the crate. He was cursing at me at first, but he's come to terms that I wasn’t breaking and just gave in, LOL. He’s for sure getting used to dealing with more people daily, especially at night when I let him roam around on his own – comfortable is how I describe it. He still barks at the unknown but it’s all play with him. I trip off him because he’ll actually watch the planes fly overhead with me. I mean we’re both laying on the table, watching planes go by, then he gives me a look like, “What’s next?” Devin for sure is a little ball of fire...

5/29/2026

I now had Devin for a week and he’s adjusting well. The first couple days it was definitely a challenge for me. Devin was used to being around who he was around daily, so his trust with me was something I had to earn. I can see that I still have work to do, but I’m ALL IN with the little guy. He’s funny, all he wants to do is lay in the bed with me and roll around. He gets mad at me when he can’t do the overnight and he has to get his little but in the crate. He’s not missing a beat. His playtime with Laney is a MUST. The only thing that has changed with Devin is his crate time – something he is starting to get used to it.

5/15/2026

Devin is an energetic dog, but he has one kryptonite that I exploit on a daily basis. He can’t resist fetching a ball. He loves to run and return the ball. Doesn’t matter how tired he is, he will chase after a ball and bring it back to me. Doesn’t matter what type of ball – tennis, racquet, “chuck-it”, yarn, Kong, baseball – as long as he can chomp on it, he can’t resist going after it. Thank goodness, because taking long walks isn’t my forte, LOL.

5/8/2026

Devin’s favorite toy has been a soccer ball specifically for dogs. Another dog chewed a fifty-cent-size hole on one side and, on the exact opposite side, chewed a bigger hole. Devin’s head barely fits in this hole, and he manages to get his head stuck inside the ball. This is comical by itself, but Devin doesn’t care because he’s sticking his entire tongue through the smaller hole. So, for minutes at a time, Devin is walking around with a ball on his head while he is sticking his tongue through a small hole. As long as Devin is happy, so am I!

5/1/2026

Devin was at a HOPE fundraiser last Friday. Before he went, he went to the groomer and now has a 3 inch mohawk from head to tail! Usually he runs a bit warm with all his hair in this stretch of hot weather. Now with short hair and the cooler weather he gets gold a lot faster. I know when he’s cold because ever since his hair cut he’ll jump on my lap and curl up like an Eskimo dog and will stuff his nose under my hand. He’s only 30 lbs. When he curls in a little ball, he’s in his own world.

4/24/2026

Devin loves CoCo. No, not the beverage, but the other dog named CoCo. Devin is usually submissive with other dogs, but he likes to boss around Coco, especially since he can’t outrun or maneuver around CoCo. CoCo likes to corral Devin (like he’s a sheep), but Devin will put his big boy pants on and starts bossing CoCo around by nipping playfully at CoCo. One time Devin pulled some hair from CoCo and it stuck to his lower lip. Devin didn’t know it was there but he looked so hilarious because he looked like had a blond colored goatee!

4/17/2026

Devin has a nickname now. Buggie. There’s an individual who doesn’t speak English very well and tries to call Devin “buddy.” Instead, it sounds like “buggie.” So now he answers to both! Devin also found a new abundance of edible greens. He’s always eating grass but his new favorite are dandelions. He goes NUTS over these and has eradicated all of the dandelions in the dog yard. Even if he doesn’t eat them he’ll pluck ‘em with his mouth and spit them out and look at me with a big smile.

4/10/2026

Devin continues to show his personality. He is fun-loving, with a balance of a little crazy (in a comical way). It seems to be all go or all slow for him. When he plays it’s all out, especially when it’s with his bestie Delaney. Devin was waiting for Delaney to come into the dog yard. When she was unleashed it was GAME ON. Delaney started chasing Devin and he goes full speed into the next dog yard. Problem was the gate was closed, and I thought I was going to have a crumpled up dog on the ground. Instead, Devin jumps on the fence, runs on the side of the gated fence for a good 4-6 feet and takes off! Not sure how he didn’t get some of his small paws stuck in the fence, but all was good…play on!

4/3/2026

Devin passed his Level 1 Obedience test w/ flying colors!!! I’m more proud of him listening to me saying, “Out” so he doesn’t eat objects he shouldn’t be eating. I’m most proud of Devin and his ability to play with all the dogs. Devin’s favorite is still Delaney. They will sleep together, walk on leash together, annoy each other, destroy toys together, and yes – even pee and poop at the same time! I think it’s safe to say the two of them are officially in a relationship!

3/27/2026

Devin’s fourth week! We did not do our Obedience Level 1 test last week, but we will be doing it this week. Devin will be losing his bestest bud named Dexter this week because he has found his forever home. I will miss the laughter when the two are playing in the yard together. Devin has more agility but Dexter has more speed. When the two are playing together and Dexter is chasing Devin, he will stop much faster and juke Dexter out. Sometimes this leads to Dexter just running over Devin and being a collision and Dexter will just sit on Devin’s head so he can’t get the toy. Other times Devin will play keep away with the toy by going in tight circles. Dexter is frustrated, so he’ll just end up biting on Devin’s Mohawk. Yes, Devin has a Mohawk and it gives him no street cred with any of the other dogs here but it is cute and Dexter likes it to gain an advantage during play!

3/20/2026

Devin’s third week went really well. He’s starting to learn his basic obedience: sit, down, up, stay, and recall, to name a few. He will be taking his Obedience Level 1 test this week. Fingers crossed, but he will be ready. To be honest, I wasn’t sure Devin was going to be able to accomplish a lot of his training because his first day was concerning. The only thing he knew was sit, but the real concern came when we would go to the dog yard and I would open the gate. Usually, the dog will go right in and start playing. Devin, on the other hand, would stand 2–3 feet to the side and stare at the fence, waiting for the “imaginary gate” in front of him to open. Repeatedly, the first day this kept on occurring. We’ve gotten past that, and now the real training has begun. Find out next week if he passes his obedience test!

3/13/2026

Devin’s second week has been great. He made another friend with a dog named Ruby and continues to play with Dexter and Delaney. However, his biggest fad right now is people who are walking by with their hat or beanie in their hand. These people don’t realize Devin is plotting and will sneak attack them and grab their hats from their hand and then plays keep away from them. In one day, he probably stole half a dozen hats from unassuming victims. The funniest is when he plays keep away, he will throw the hat in the air and catch it like he’s taunting for the fun of it and just to rub it in. For Devin, it’s just another toy, but we are teaching him he can grab the hats, but he must give them back.

3/6/2026

Devin’s first week has been awesome! After a few tentative days, Devin broke out of his shell and started playing with toys and with other dogs. He loves to play with Dexter, who outweighs him by 50+ pounds, and Delaney, who is about the same height but weighs 25 pounds heavier. Devin loves to walk under Delaney and tries to pick her up on his back while he’s trying to bite her back leg. The funniest is when Devin is trying to catch up with Dexter, and Devin starts yipping like a squeaker. So funny it made me cry with laughter. Devin is quickly becoming my favorite dog so far. Can’t help but smile every time I think of him.

02/27/2026

Devin joined HOPE today and we're all looking forward to learning more about him!

Delaney - CPAA

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 23:27:48 GMT

Delaney

Delaney is what we call a Pocket Pittie, she's full grown at 1 year old and weighs in at 32lbs! She's full of life and love, and even though she had a very rough start to her life wandering the streets of Philadelphia with a lot of injuries, she's just the happiest little pittie you'll ever meet. We can't wait to see all the things she's going to learn!

Delaney is sponsored by Central Pennsylvania Animal Alliance, CPAA.

You can apply to adopt her here, https://centralpaanimalalliance.org/apply-to-adopt

6/12/2026

So Delaney over the past few weeks has become extremely lazy to the point she lays down inside, she lays down outside, all she does is lay around like she is 100 years old. So I had to hold a treat in my hand so she smells it, and I began running laps in the yard just so she would get some kind of exercise. She was so exhausted by the time I was done. She came inside and laid on the cold floor to cool off, and then she got in bed and was snoring in a couple minutes, LOL. I think she hated me for doing that to her, but she is still amazing!

6/5/2026

Delaney is still doing very well. She still makes me laugh almost every day with her personality. She is so routine-oriented that if something is out of place, or she doesn't think it should be there, she will let it be known. Like a gardener in between the blocks or the maintenance people going on the roof. Her little hackles go straight up and she starts growling and barking. She is just unsure of what is happening, and her little bark isn't threatening at all. If anything, the whole action makes her adorable. She thinks she is such a badass, but she's just CUTE!

5/29/2026

Delaney is still doing very well. She isn't as active as she used to be, but she still gets the ZOOMIES here and there. The other night I was leaving the yard at 8:30 and she took off toward the front door, so once inside, I let her off leash and she went sprinting and sliding throughout the dayroom, with Devin trying to keep up with her. She hadn't run like that in a while, so she was really tired afterwards and while I was wiping her down, she just rolled over on the floor. She continues to make us all laugh!

5/22/2026

Delaney is still doing amazing here. She continuously makes me laugh with all her little quirks, like when she is sleeping upside down next to me with her tongue hanging out or making barking sounds because she is dreaming. Or like when I come back from somewhere and she is excited, she does this yawn into a bark and then goes and attacks her bone to take out her excitement on. She just loves to get affection right away, and then once she settles down she doesn’t care about anything except TREATS.

5/15/2026

Another awesome week with Delaney. She does really well with Devin in the yard or on the leash. He is so much faster than her, so she tries to figure out his moves but miscalculates so many times when chasing him. If she gets too close to him, he just throws whatever toy he has at her so she quits chasing him. When she catches him, she just mows over him and he loves it. With Wyatt, it’s the royal rumble every time and that’s what she LOVES. When they get done playing, they are both exhausted and she snores extra loud that night. She is an amazing character!

5/8/2026

Delaney continues to do very well and she still makes me laugh pretty much every day. She is the most affectionate dog I’ve ever been around. When we are in the cell, she insists on being right next to me, whether she is sleeping upside down with her tongue hanging out or just laying there. We were in a lockdown all day Wednesday and all she did was sleep until six pm. She sat up and just looked at me like she was saying, “What are we still doing in here?” All I could do was laugh, and when I did her tail began wagging and she jumped on top of me, giving me kisses all over and then turned back around and went back to sleep.

5/1/2026

Another awesome week with Delaney. She still loves being a lazy dog, but Devin knows how to push her buttons to the point where she will chase after him and play. She just absolutely plows through him and throws him all over the place, but he just continues to come back for more. She is very protective over him with certain other dogs and then she’ll turn around and go after him. Devin loves the attention from his little girlfriend, LOL.

4/24/2026

Delaney is still as cute and awesome as ever. We were out in the front yard where Delaney was laying in the grass and the bugs began flying around her face, so we were all laughing at her trying to catch these tiny bugs in her mouth – it’s the cutest thing ever. Then she’ll roll over back and forth on her back and scratch her face with her paws like a baby, so adorable. If I tease her in the cell she does the same thing and tries to hide her face. She is amazing.

4/17/2026

So another awesome week with Delaney. She is still just a lazy dog in the heat. Yesterday at 1:00 I woke her up to go outside to use the potty before I go on my pass, so she was still half asleep when we walked up to the fence where there was construction going on. There was a guy in a trench just standing there so we could only see half of him, a green t-shirt and a hat. She was fine until he turned and looked at her. Her hackles went up, and she began growling and barking because she didn’t know what she was looking at. So I walked her out of sight of the whole scene, but she continued her cute little growl and bark until we came back inside. She is even cuter when she growls or barks, LOL.

4/10/2026

Delaney is still doing well and is as cute as ever. I got her a new toy, it’s like a rubber chicken but it’s a rubber piggy. When I come back into the cell, she always gets excited. Now she runs to one end of the cell and pushes on the piggy to make it squeal, then runs to the other end and goes back and forth. In such a tiny area, I’m scared she’ll hurt herself, but she never does. She is also letting out this yawn-yelp from excitement that is hilarious and so cute. She is amazing!

4/3/2026

Delaney continues to do very well here. She gives all of us plenty of laughs. Her personality is priceless. All these 70 degree days, all she wants to do is lay in the grass, and every now and then she rolls around on her back and wiggles down the hill. Everything she does is absolutely adorable. Even when she first sees a person, when she realizes they have nothing she wants, she turns her back and goes to the far end of the leash, almost saying, “You have nothing for me; I have nothing for you.” It cracks me up every time how standoffish she can be.

3/27/2026

Another amazing week with Delaney. She has come so far since she first arrived into my care. She has absolutely captured my heart with her cute, cuddly, and sometimes rowdy and sassy personality. The face she makes when I eat something that she doesn’t care for, which isn’t much, or don’t share with her is absolutely heartbreaking, and then she lowers her head and hugs a big SIGH to the point her lips flutter. And at that point if someone can resist giving her something to eat, I don’t think they have a heart, LOL. She thinks everyone and every dog is on her time, she thinks she is the boss. In the afternoons if the sun is out all she wants to do is lay out like a lazy teenage girl. She lays in the sun until it’s too warm and then moves to the shade. She goes back and forth until we come inside – it’s fun to watch!

3/20/2026

So Delaney is still improving from week to week in playing with other dogs and toys. She will play for a long time with Dexter and a rope and also plays nice with Devin and a toy. It’s really cute watching her chase Devin around the yard. They are both really fast. She tries to cut Devin off by going underneath the picnic table. It’s really funny to watch. If she is being boring, Dexter and Devin will parade around her with the toy or rope until she chases after them, and then it’s game on. I still think she just enjoys being a lazy dog now, which is fine as well. She is so cute and loves to cuddle.

3/13/2026

Another fun week with Delaney. She is enjoying her play time with the new dog, Devin. I think it’s amazing how she will adjust the level of intensity that she plays at with each dog. She still loves Dexter the most. I think the reason for that is because he acts a lot like her sister used to be, with the relentless energy antagonizing her. Devin also antagonizes her, but when Delaney gets vocal, he backs off, not knowing that it’s still all play. I also think it’s funny how standoffish she is when you don’t have a treat for her. A lot of the time she goes to the end of the leash and just sits down away from everyone. And also she can give you the perfect ASPCA commercial sad look. It’s heart melting.

3/6/2026

So Delaney is still doing amazing. I believe she is slowly getting better when I leave her alone in the cell while I’m on a pass. Although when I come back, she is so excited that if she could, she would tackle me. So now at night when I come back, I hook two or three leashes together and we go in the front yard for her to run out her excitement. She just runs in huge circles so fast that she is kicking up grass doing so.

02/20/2026

Well another awesome week with Delaney, the temperature has risen outside so she is coming alive again. She enjoys running in the grass and mud. Our dog yard is all mud but her and Dexter do not care, they play and play, rolling in the mud and all. Everytime Dexter and Delaney come face to face outside Delaney gets the zoomies. She is hilarious. Delaney got the zoomies between Ruby and Dexter and Ruby's handler didn't expect her to get them also and Ruby took off causing her handler to slip in the mud and fall, it was awesome. Her personality is so cute and funny, even when she gets mad she gets cuter yet.

02/06/2026

Another amazing week with Sweet Delaney. She has really grown into her own personality with her sister gone. I think she could sleep all day in the cell if I was in there with her. She still likes to play with the other dogs especially Dexter. She likes to be chased, if Dexter catches her then she is done. Last night we let Dexter and Delaney run in the Dayroom for the first time together and man did they run. Dexter couldn't catch her on the slippery floor so Delaney just kept running laps until she was completely worn out. She laid on the floor while I wiped her down and then sprawled out on the bed until the morning. She woke up to eat her food and now she is sleeping again.

01/30/2026

Another amazing week with Delaney. We got a big snow storm and she hates it. I took her in the yard in about 4 inches of snow and she looked like she was broken. So after the storm I shoveled a path around the perimeter of the yard and she wouldn't stray from it, she just ran laps for about 10 minutes and then her paws got cold. She also finally warmed up to the new dog Dexter so now she plays with him for longer periods of time than any of the other dogs. I don't know if she relates him to her sister or not but the play is more like she played with her sister. Dexter lets her be more dominant and they both love to play until we stop them because they get to crazy and sweaty.

01/23/2026

Since her sister left, Delaney is learning she can be a "lazy dog" in the cell, often just laying down to sleep. However, she still has high energy in the dayroom. She hates the cold and doesn't care to play outside. She is still adjusting to the new dog, Dexter; she will play if he submits, but snaps at him if he gets too playful. Despite this, she is doing amazing and loves to snuggle.

01/16/2026

Since her sister left, Delaney has had high energy because they used to play so hard together. To help, her handler focused on mental stimulation; in just one day, she learned how to back up, bow, and spin. The handler also kept her active during the day to prevent sleeping, which tired her out so much it took two days to recuperate. She is now back to her energetic self, and more training is planned.

01/09/2026

So another amazing week with Delaney—she is extremely smart. We went for a walk to R-block and building #15 with the counselor and unit manager, so now she believes that whenever the women show up, we are going for a walk and she can go explore. I was in the yard with her playing around and I guess she was done because I had the leash hanging on the fence next to the gate, so she ran over and grabbed the end and looked at me. Her expressions are priceless. She has a really funny and cute personality.

01/02/2026

So I was walking Delaney outside next to the flower beds when a vole took off and Delaney lost her mind. Now every time we go out to that spot, she has to check to make sure there is nothing there. Another day I was lying in my bed and she jumped up on me and then realized for the first time that there is a window there, so then every time someone walked by she would do a low growl/bark. It had me laughing so hard which would make her look at me all weird, which made me laugh even harder. She is nonstop entertainment.

12/26/2025

When it's cold outside, Delaney plays for a little bit but doesn't last long before she wants to come inside. She runs to the gate, sits down and looks at me, then she runs to me and then right back to the gate. I got permission to let her run inside once everyone is locked in and she runs like a wild child, doing big laps around the dayroom for about ten minutes with her sister chasing her, and then she is done for the night. She gets so worn out from this that she sleeps on the floor where it's cool for about an hour before she gets in the bed. She is adapting very well.

12/19/2025

My second week with Delaney was amazing. She is beginning to come out of her shell a little more. She loves to snuggle but also knows when it's time to go to her own bed, though she does it with a cute sad face that makes it hard to say no to anything. She is extremely smart and learns very fast, even though she likes to be stubborn at times. She is playing very well with Charlie and the rope; they play tug a lot in the yard and run back and forth while both holding the rope. She is making good progress with the resource guarding.

12/12/2025

Delaney’s first week in the program was described as amazing, and she already has her handler wrapped around her paw. She is noted as the sweetest dog the handler has ever been around and has the endearing habit of sleeping upside down and snoring loudly. During this week, she successfully learned how to "down" and give "paw" on both sides. She is highly food-motivated, described as a "bottomless pit," and her handler is currently working on slowing her down while she eats to prevent her from choking. Delaney is very submissive, gets along well with other dogs, and loves to play, though she tends to get bored of playing tug-of-war rather quickly.

12/05/2025

Delaney joined HOPE today and we're all looking forward to learning more about her!

Wyatt - Animal Rescue, Inc.

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 23:21:21 GMT

Wyatt

Wyatt is an Australian shepherd mix, 1yr 8months old. He loves people and other dogs. He can be a little nervous at first, but we're looking forward to learning more about him and watching him learn how to be the best dog he can be!

Wyatt is sponsored by Animal Rescue, Inc., ARI.

You can apply to adopt him here, https://form.jotform.com/90533572444154 .

6/12/2026

Hey everyone. Wyatt has had a pretty good week. We spent a lot of time out in the yard where he is most comfortable. He spent most of his time playing fetch, which he loves. He also got a new Frisbee, which he kept trying to share with Delaney. He also played with Cassie some on leash. You all know it's been hot. When it’s like that, Delaney will play a little, then she likes to chill. Wyatt will annoy the crap out of her until she plays with him some more, LOL. At certain times of the day, there are very limited shade spots out there. If Delaney is laying in one by the picnic table, he will try to get her to play until she gives in and chases him. He will run in a big circle and then go and steal her shade spot. Then she will chase him off of it and the whole game starts all over again. He makes me laugh SO much at some of the stuff he does. He is no dummy, that's for sure!

6/5/2026

Hey y'all! Wyatt has had a very good week. He continues to grow and come out of his shell each and every day. He even learned some new tricks this week. He learned to "roll over" and "give me belly," (he absolutely LOVES belly rubs), and “load up.” I’ve never seen him get up on top of our picnic tables out in the dog yard. He learned "load up," and now he will get up there every time you ask. Now it's getting hot out, so that means he is shedding. We use the “load up” so that he hops up there and it makes it easier for me to brush him every morning. He loves that too! I'm trying to groom him, and he wants to keep giving me kisses. Now he is trying to get frisky, but we stop that REAL quick. LOL. He even came out in the dayroom to meet some visitors that came to the block. He continues to play with Delaney all the time, and we are even using him to help Henry out. He's been doing so good. He would make a great big brother to someone. I'll keep everyone updated and we'll see you all next week!

5/29/2026

“Hey people, Wyatt here. I heard something this week and I wanted to throw my paw in the ring. I heard that a former HOPE dog named Big Boss, a.k.a. El Jeffe Grande, may be looking for a buddy. Well, let me tell you all a little secret. What you all don't know is that Big Boss's dad here and mine are one and the same. That means not only can me and Big Boss be buddies, but we can be brothers if his new family would give me my fur-ever home. How COOL would that be? That would be awesome, in my opinion. I'm looking for a quieter place than it is here. I'm also really looking for a doggy friend. I love playing with Delaney, even when she doesn't want to. I even share my toys and wait at the water bowl until it's my turn. Boss, talk to your family and help a brother out. Let's become family!”

Wyatt is getting better going through the dayroom. We had some setbacks with people yelling or whistling when we are working out there. We’ll keep working on it. It’s one step forward, two steps back some days and two forward, one back on others. Some people here are not respectful of the training we are doing or his needs, but I will get him through it or allow him to go back to the cell to decompress.

Wyatt would do his best in an environment where he is not forced to be around or in large crowds, or around people who are yelling just to be loud. He does best when he is in the yard off leash and playing with another dog. You already know all of this. I’m doing what you told his former handler to do and we do short exposures in the dayroom a lot during the day. In and out of the cell, back and forth. He doesn’t duck, tuck, and run to the cell – he will now just walk!

5/22/2026

Hey everyone. This is my first week with Wyatt and he is doing so good. We’ve been working on his confidence in our dayroom and going through doors. We cruise the dayroom when there is not a lot of people out and he is enjoying it. He loves going to our counselor’s office and our unit manager’s office to get treats. Where he shines is outside in the yard off leash. He is a completely different dog out there. He loves to play fetch with his ball. He also loves to play with his bestie, Delaney. He really enjoys playing with other dogs. Him and Delaney enjoy rumbling with each other. We’ve also been playing a lot in the cell. He really enjoys all of the attention, but he’s fine if I have to go somewhere. He is so happy when I come back and showers me with kisses. He really enjoys being brushed and getting belly rubs. He seeks out attention and I give him ALL he wants.

5/15/2026

This week has been ok for Wyatt. He gets along with other dogs and he loves to play with them. Wyatt still gets fearful around a crowd of people. It is like his anxiety goes to another level, so I try to be mindful of that. Other than that, Wyatt can be a good dog in a peaceful setting. He loves being outside and off leash so he can run around. Wyatt needs a family with a fenced-in yard and who don’t have a lot going on. Once in a home setting, he would calm down and be able to be who God made him to be – a loving dog with a LOT of love to give.

5/8/2026

Wyatt has been in the HOPE program since 12/12/25. Wyatt is a good dog who is looking for a great home with a family that he can call his own. Wyatt is shy at first, but he does open up to the ones he is with. Once he does, they will have one that will bring joy and happiness to their home. He loves to play fetch and loves being outside, running around the yard and playing with other dogs. Small dogs that he can play with will become his best friend. All he wants to do is play and be loved.

5/1/2026

This week has been good for Wyatt. Wednesday he went on Fox News and did a great job on TV. We all thought he was going to freak out, but to our surprise, he did great and looked good on TV. Wyatt is a great dog who loves to play once he opens up to you. A family with a small dog would be a good fit for him – the smaller dog could be his playmate and comforter, the one who could show him around. Other than that the one who would give Wyatt his forever home will have a great friend to enjoy.

4/24/2026

Wyatt is a great dog. Once he gets passed his fears of being around a crowd of people his friendly side will show. Wyatt loves to play, anything can turn into a game with him. Most of all playing with other dogs is his thing, especially with the female dogs. Watching him play is like being in his own world where he has no worries just being himself. Once Wyatt gets to know you, you will have a friend like no other. The one who wants to be with you and the one who wants to be loved by you. W have some work to do with fears, but other than that he is a wonderful dog!

4/17/2026

Wyatt just wants to be outside and play with other dogs. Wyatt loves playing with Delaney. When they are together playing, it is just like watching WWE. Delaney is a pocket pit, so she is small, and Wyatt is like the Big Show compared to her. They both be going at it. Wyatt will knock her down and then fall down when she gets back at him so she can beat up on him. Then he will flip her over and do the same to her. Wyatt is so gentle with her, knowing that he is much bigger than her. It is so good to see the two of them enjoying life with no worries.

4/10/2026

Wyatt is a funny dog. Just watching him and Delaney out at yard playing, they both be tearing it up! Wyatt will jump on Delaney to make her chase, he will dip in and out around her... as soon as she gets close enough to catch him he will jump over and she will get so mad when she can’t get him. Even though Wyatt is bigger than Delaney he is so gentle with her, they be rolling all over the ground. Wyatt will let her jump on him and then he will jump on her. Wyatt will put her whole head in his mouth, push her on the ground and run. Delaney will chase him to get her hit back. They both are like little kids playing at recess.

4/3/2026

Wyatt is a good dog who is looking for a good home with a yard that he can run around in, with a family that is calm and a family that will love him, comfort him, and care for him throughout all of his years to come. Wyatt is 1 1/2 years young, playful, and ready to be loved. He loves being pet and being loved by those he calls friends or family.

3/27/2026

Wyatt has been doing good this week. He is being very playful and wanted to play with every dog here in the HOPE program. Devin, Delaney, and Wyatt played together off leash in the yard. It was funny to see them playing together, even though they are smaller than Wyatt. He is so gentle with them. When they team up on him, he will run, juke, and jump over them to get away from them until they decide to cut him off just to get him down. It is so funny just watching them play. It’s like they have no care in the world, but to just enjoy life.

3/20/2026

Wyatt did pretty good this week. He had a visit from somebody, and you could tell him nothing – it was his day like it was his birthday. I was impressed with him. Wyatt is his best in a small setting, and once he gets comfortable with you, you’ll have a best friend for life.

3/13/2026

Wyatt is home searching. He needs a great family who is laid back and likes to chill out in the yard where he can run around and just be him. Loud noise and a large crowd of people would set off his anxiety. Normally I would walk him away and remind him that he is ok, and then he will calm down. For the most part, Wyatt is a great dog. He gets along with other dogs in his comfort zone. Wyatt is playful. He loves to play fetch and chewing on his bone. Wyatt has a really funny way of asking for something. He will nudge your hand, or he will sit in front of you and try to give you paw.

3/6/2026

Wyatt has been doing good this week, even though he has been having his days. Wyatt does get skittish around a large crowd of people. He is still a great dog; he just doesn’t like being around a large crowd. His circle is small, only the people that he knows. Slowly, I’ll be adding more people to get him comfortable. Once he is relaxed, Wyatt will take treats from them, let them pet him, and he will play with them. Wyatt likes to interact with other dogs, and he loves to play with you, even though he is chill and laid back. He is very lovable. The more you are with him, the more you will fall for him, especially with his two different color eyes.

02/20/2026

Wyatt is a good dog once he gets comfortable with his person he is very playful he like to play with you when you guys are together. Wyatt will swipe his paw at you run back and forth grabbing his toys teasing you into playing fetch with him. He will play with other dogs but most of all he loves to run. Wyatt need a fence in yard so he can be out more to express who he is. The funny thing that he will do is when it is time for him to go out-side he will run to the door but when I grab the leash he will run and hide but when I find him he will then throw his paw at me until I hook him up and then he is ready to go out.

02/06/2026

yatt is a great dog once he opens up to you. You would realize that he is what you have been looking for in a family member. Wyatt love to be outside running around in the yard playing fetch and eating snow, Wyatt like to plays with other dogs and people once he feel like he can trust them. Wyatt have been through a lot so his circle is small once you enter his circle. You are in for life. Earning his trust is important to him he wants to be loved and give love back but first he got to trust that you will love him and protect him so he can be who he was suppose to be Wyatt a loving Dog.

01/30/2026

Wyatt is a great dog he's been working on getting better every day. He loves to play catch and he is a very lovable dog once he gets to know you. He loves to cuddle and lay on the floor and play with all the other dogs. He will be a great companion for a family when they take him. He can be shy but once he opens up to someone he will be your best friend.

01/23/2026

Wyatt is a great dog but can be sensitive to busy environments; if too much is going on, he tends to shut down and try to get away. He would do best in a quiet home with a big yard to run in. He plays well with other dogs and follows commands as long as he feels comfortable and secure. He is an active dog who needs things to do in a comfortable environment.

01/16/2026

Wyatt is a "cool looking," chill, and mild-mannered dog. He can be a little nervous around large crowds and needs to be introduced to small groups at a time to get comfortable. Once he opens up, he is a "ball of fun" and loves playing chase. He is looking for a family with a big fenced-in yard where he can run. He will alert you when someone is there, but settles down quickly with a wagging tail once told it is okay.

01/09/2026

Wyatt is a good boy. He just has trust issues. Once he gets to know you, then you will have a best friend for life. Around a small setting of people and little to no noise, Wyatt will be relaxed. I’ve been working on him to be better, or the best of himself that he can be. Wyatt loves to play with other dogs and loves being outside, like a dog park with other dogs or just playing with you. Wyatt will do good in a home with a family in a quiet setting who is looking for that companionship with a best friend and who wants to give him the best life he ever had.

01/02/2026

Working really hard to overcome his fears, Wyatt has been going up to people saying hi and relaxing more around them. He also comes out at night to play with the two girls and checking out the place off-leash. He still has some improving to do but he's getting there. Slowly Wyatt has been opening up to me and I can tell he really trusts me because we could have never gotten this far with him overcoming some of his fears. Until then we will keep working on anything that stands in his way.

12/26/2025

Wyatt is doing much better in here with all of the people and the movement that is going on. Wyatt still gets nervous around a crowd, so I’ll bring him around until he is comfortable and then let him walk up to say hi. It is a lot of work, but I want him to understand that it's okay to be loved. The CO's allowed us to let some of the dogs run around after count; at first, Wyatt was unsure what to do until he saw the other dogs playing. Now his confidence is building and he goes up to people to say hi. I'm proud of you, keep up the good work Wyatt.

12/19/2025

Wyatt came to the HOPE program last Friday. Being in a new place had kind of freaked him out; he was nervous with all of the new faces and unfamiliar sounds. With a lot of work and being exposed to his new environment, Wyatt is now happy about going out for walks on the tier. He will approach some of the people here, slowly building up his confidence and coming out of his shell to be a great dog.

12/12/2025

Wyatt joined HOPE today and we're all looking forward to learning more about him!

Penny - CPAA

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:57:33 GMT

Penny

Penny was pulled from a shelter in the Philadelphia area when they reached out and asked for CPAA and the HOPE Program to give her a chance. During her time in the shelter, Penny was overwhelmed with all the commotion and would spend most of her days spinning in her kennel and drool due to fear, stress, and anxiety. She was a volunteer favorite and knew that if she could just get out of the shelter, her life would change forever.

Penny went to live in a transitional foster home so that we could get to know her and help her decompress from the shelter stress. She seemed to really blossom in the foster home and we knew that HOPE could really help Penny meet her full potential. Penny can be slow to trust, but once she builds that bond with you, you'll always have her as a best friend! We are still learning about what kind of dogs she enjoys being around, or if she would like to be an only pet, so please follow her journey below and be sure to share her page!

Penny is sponsored by the Central Pennsylvania Animal Alliance, CPAA. You can apply to adopt her here, https://www.centralpaanimalalliance.org/apply-to-adopt .

6/12/2026

Penny is doing well and enjoying her life. She just runs around like she is stress-free and has fun running on the gate with Cassie. She is playing with her new ball that she has with her ALL of the time, or she is looking for it. Penny is enjoying her summer so far!

6/5/2026

Penny is doing well and being her beautiful self. She is being very calm around other dogs and just being used to them! She plays with her egg every day to get her exercise. She also plays on the gate with Cassie, which was mind-blowing. They acted like besties (BFFs), pawing at each other through the open part of the gate. Very good for them!

5/29/2026

Penny has been doing GREAT. Penny loves being outside playing and running around. She's happy running on the gate with Cassie and seems to be getting along fine. Penny has been keeping her eye on Henry because she is still unsure of him. But Penny is doing great!

5/22/2026

Penny had a great week playing in the nice sun. Penny has been running on the gate with Cassie without any problems. And when she’s not running, she’s laying across my lap and chilling out. Penny loves to be rubbed down and talked to. Penny is an awesome dog!

5/15/2026

Penny is doing well and is enjoying herself every day. Penny is a great dog and LOVES to play. Penny is a dog that needs love and trust that she won’t be hurt again. Once you’re in with Penny, she’s on your side for life. Penny just needs to be won over and people will see she is an awesome dog!

5/8/2026

Penny is doing well and gets better every day! This week she ran on the gate with Cassie and that went well. Penny got a new toy this week and ripped it apart on the first day she got it, so much for that! So now Penny has started to chase her tail every morning and has fun doing it when she’s done!

5/1/2026

Penny had a good week. She played in the yard and got her running in as much as she could. Penny is still doing her spin-around dance before she takes her meds two times a day. It’s so funny. But on another note, Penny is doing great!

4/24/2026

Penny did great with getting a bath! Penny had a good week. She ran around the yard on all of the nice days. And on the rainy days she sat around and did nothing. Penny is a person inside of a dog! She just gives off the vibe that she knows what’s going on with life. Penny will play with herself and won’t have a care in the world. She is AMAZING and just a good dog!

4/17/2026

Penny had a good week and she enjoyed the sun. All she needed was her ball that she loves so much and she was off to the races. Running around and going nuts chasing the ball. Ran the gate while other dogs played. She got a good work out this week!

4/10/2026

Penny has had a very nice, calm week. She played by herself and ran a lot. She ran on the gate trying to get CoCo to run with her. Penn LOVES to chase the ball around and play tug. Penny will play tug all day if your arms are up for it!

4/3/2026

Penny had fun this week when it was nice outside. She ran the gate with the other dogs and played in the yard. Penny has been happy and being very good and playful!

3/27/2026

Penny still has her friend Dexter that she’s head over heels for and plays on the gate with him, but she also has played or should I say “ran on the gate” with Coco and she doesn’t really react to him. So I’m thinking Penny is a playa! LOL

3/20/2026

Penny has had a great week being her wonderful self. Penny has made a new friend in Dexter. Penny let Dexter touch her, and they played paws with each other. Penny gets happy when she sees Dexter and wants him all to herself. So let’s see how next week goes for Penny!

3/13/2026

Penny had a great week because she was able to blow off some steam in the play yard. There’s a big blue ball that she loves and can’t get enough of. She will play with it for 30 mins nonstop. She barks at it. It’s funny!

3/6/2026

Penny has been having a fun week, running around in the wet mud, but hates getting baths, so it’s a give and take with her. Penny is great and really enjoys playing tug until she is dead to the world. We can’t wait until nice days so she can run around all day long, which she loves to do.

02/20/2026

PENNY IS HAVING A GOOD WEEK, SHE HASN'T BEEN OUT SIDE AS MUCH BECAUSE OF THE RAIN AND THE SNOW MELT BUT SHE COME'S OUT AND PLAYS WITH ME AND HER TOY'S AND CHASE'S BALLS AND TOYS ON LEASH. PENNY HAS A FUNNY WAY TO TAKE HER MED'S, BY DANCING AROUND ON THE BED AND BARKING AT IT. PENNY IS BETTER IN A LOT OF WAYS AND IS A GREAT DOG.

02/06/2026

Penny has been good this week when it comes to playing with the other dogs and she's been loving the cold, crisp air. She had a vet appointment to update some vaccines and even though she needs some happy pills and a man-eater muzzle (lol), she did very well, better than previous visits. Happy to report that she is healthy and happy girl!

In a new turn of events, she's also warming up to Dexter!

01/30/2026

Penny is doing better with everything from living in jail to being okay with some of the dogs. Penny has found a new friend in Wyatt. They have run the gate together in the yard and she doesn't react to him at all. She wants to play with him which is a good thing. She loves running around in the snow and she is doing good with her training. She is going to be a great dog for anyone who takes her.

01/23/2026

Penny is very happy now that the ground has hardened. She loves to run around and play but dislikes soft, muddy ground and rain. She has spent the last two days "running her lil heart out" and is a very happy dog.

01/16/2026

Penny is adjusting well to life in the program and is getting along with other dogs. She has found a new friend in Wyatt; they run the gate together in the yard and she doesn't react to him at all. She actively wants to play with him and loves running around in the snow.

01/09/2026

Penny is doing great and being a little bit more calm. Penny is doing well with her learning. Penny wants to play now of late. When it's time to get her meds, she gets on the bed and makes this sound—it is so funny. She moves around and jumps a little bit; it's funny as hell.

01/02/2026

Penny is doing well and is getting comfortable with this new place she is in. She has good days, bad days, and even those are good in some ways! Penny is a very smart dog and picks up on things fast if she wants to! Penny is a great dog and will make someone very happy when they get to know her!

12/26/2025

Penny is doing great and being good as much as she can with the other dogs! Penny is learning that she can't go after everything! She hunted down two mice and now she’s a hunter. Every time she comes out, she is looking for mice! Penny the Hunter.

12/19/2025

Penny is very into hunting prey. She is now hunting mice and is very good at it. Penny still plays every day and is very joyful while doing so. Penny is slowly being better with the other dogs. She had her ups and downs but is doing great!

12/12/2025

Penny absolutely loves the cold weather and acts as if it is summer outside. She spent the week running around the yard with so much energy that her handler remarked she looked like she thought it was 80 degrees out. While Penny is doing very well, she shows little interest in the new puppies and reacts to them with her typical indifferent behavior.

12/05/2025

Penny has been doing very well with her time, playing a lot and showing improvement in her comfort level around other people. She absolutely loves the snow and wants to play in it as much as she possibly can. Throughout the week, she has enjoyed running and chasing after balls and toys, resulting in a very good week for her overall.

11/21/2025

Penny is still entertaining herself with toys outside in the yard and playing with me. She’s doing better with everything and is more trusting with people all the way around. She’s still a little bit on edge with things but much better!

11/14/2025

Penny had a great week with Romeo on the gate. She doesn't respond to him and acts like she wants to play. Penny plays every day and runs a lot. It's something that she enjoys and passes time doing. Penny loves to cuddle too and will make herself fit next to you!

10/31/2025

Penny is doing well and makes herself known around the pod. Penny sits outside the cell and just watches everyone in the day room. She’s really calm while she does it! Penny is still playing with me and by herself…she makes sure that she's entertained. Penny has a new workout and she loves it and runs her laps happily!

10/24/2025

Penny is doing well and learning things about where she's at on her own, as well as me showing her that it's okay to relax! Penny has taken a liking to “Jolly Balls” that she can chase on her own. Penny is loving her new home and would like a new one in time!

10/17/2025

Penny is doing well and being herself. She runs the gate with the other dogs. She plays a lot with me in the dog yard. Tug is her FAV when it comes to passing time! She's been better with letting people get closer. She's a work in progress!

10/10/2025

Penny is doing well with her new setup. She’s been playing in the gate with other dogs. She misses Prime, which was her best friend – or son! Penny has a new Kong toy that she loves and plays with all the time. And it gets her very hype!

9/26/2025

Penny is doing great! She’s playing more and more without freaking out. Prime is her fav to play with and they run and run together! Penny got her head stuck in a ball and flipped herself over and it was so funny, LOL!

9/19/2025

Penny had a great week. She was very alert and wanted to play a LOT, and that was great because it let me know she was coming out of her shell more. She ran the gate with Prime and loves her time in the dog yard alone early in the mornings. Penny is a very good and smart dog. She’s awesome!!

9/12/2025

Penny is doing better with some of the other dogs. She plays on the gate with “old man” and they ran for a while. She plays on the gate with Prime almost every day. Penny is upbeat and just wants to find new things like birds and anything that moves!

Penny is learning well and picks up on things fast. She can sit pretty now and can give ten! Penny still needs a little work on meeting new people.

9/5/2025

Penny is having fun and living her BEST life. She plays tug as much as she can and runs the gate with Prime. And they did something this week that was GREAT – they touched noses and were like stuck there looking at each other. I think that’s her son!

8/22/2025

Penny is getting better with her new home. She still hasn’t played with some of the dogs here, but most! Penny’s newfound love is balls with a sound or a basketball to chew on and play with. Penny LOVES being outside running and playing.

8/15/2025

Penny is doing well for her first week in a new environment. I’ve found that Penny likes to play tug very much. She also loves balls that have a sound coming out of it. She has run the fence with Booker and Shadow. She has had a meeting with all of the dogs – some better than others. Penny is a great dog once she lets her guard down!

08/01/2025

Penny joined the HOPE Program today! She spent two weeks in a foster home helping her get ready for her move into the BIG HOUSE, and we're all very excited to see how we can help her learn to trust new people and be the playful dog that we saw while in her foster home.

Cassie - Furry Friends Network

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:27:47 GMT

Cassie

Cassie is an 8 month old boxer/hound mix. She's happy, sweet, energetic, affectionate and seems to really enjoy dogs her size or bigger. She's a little too much for smaller dogs. Initially we will focus on basic obedience and working on her excitability when playing with other dogs.

Cassie is sponsored by Furry Friends Network.

6/12/2026

Cassie and myself are accumulating some frequent flyer miles on the treadmill due to the recent stormy weather. When we do go to the yard, our time is spent together working on her agility course I made up or playing fetch and tug. She is a smart girl with a wanting drive for achievement. The great thing about it is she LOVES the praise of success and I love being a part of it.

I did find out that when Cassie is out in stormy weather high winds, it sparks the zoomies. She'll just start some rodeo spins and off we go to my top-end speed for the front door. It's like she is telling me, "Let's get the hell out of here!" So in we go.

Once inside, so many people look forward to meeting and greeting her. She always gives off positive energy, her wiggly butt and teeth-showing smile keep them coming back for more every day. The socialization skills she shares are always pleasant to be a part of. It also helps that we show off the tricks she's learned in just a month for entertainment. Only wish there was a way I could show you as well.

6/5/2026

Cassie and I spend numerous hours a day out and about. Whether it be socializing, playing fetch, training, or running on the treadmill, we stay very busy. Our daily routine was becoming boring and it was time to spice it up. So we came up with a plan that would give us both something to do that uses our minds and test our physical ability. Did you figure it out?

I took what little we have and made a decent-sized obstacle course. One that includes a tunnel 3 ft. long, a hula hoop, 5 mini cones for weave poles, and 3 long poles for handheld jumps. I ran with her, picking up each jump pole for her to clear. One right after another, about 3 ft. high, no problem using the "over" command. Then onto our mini cone weave poles, using my hand to direct her left and right through them all. Running for the tunnel, I threw a treat through it and yelled, "Tunnel!" like we were in a race for time. Ripping through it, the hula hoop was next. Holding it in one hand with a treat in the other, she jumped right on through. I was so proud of her. No penalties. She's a natural. We spent a good amount of time practicing and perfecting our cues. We both got a good workout and spiced up the routine. With her speed, she would need a trophy case for sure!

5/29/2026

It's funny how you watch others jump or get frightened when they get scared or express an uncomfortable look as it’s happening. Do we really know the true extent of the effect it took? Probably not, but it was a good laugh, right? I feel the same way.

Maintenance came on the block Cassie and I live on to do some work. One of their workers had a headlamp on. When he flicked the light on and looked at Cassie, you could see her facial expression. It was saying, "What the hell is that?" She started barking as if she had seen a ghost. Then she paced around him trying to figure it all out. It was so hilarious to all of us but I knew I had to explore this further. I came up with the idea of using my battery book light to see if she reacted the same way. Sure enough, she did. I turned it off and let her sniff it in my hand. Once she was relaxed, I turned it back on and turned it into a game by waving it around her and letting her swat and chase it. After several minutes she had no more issues with it and now loves to play the "chasing the light" game. All is well now, and I still enjoyed the laugh.

5/22/2026

Cassie reminds me of a sister I had growing up. She dressed up when made to, but loved just hanging out with the boys having fun – what we called a “tomboy” back then.

This brown-eyed canine is a ball of enjoyment and laughter. Her recall is very good. Thank goodness for this because when she gets the zoomies, WOW, you could put a set of wings on her, because she can flat out FLY. Along with her agility abilities, Cassie knows a significant amount of commands. Some are very impressive, and the fact that I showed her in just two and a half weeks speaks volumes of her intellectual capabilities. She had already passed two obedience levels prior to our time together, and I’m positive her attention and distractions are now on point and ready for her Level 3 test.

Oh, so you know, Cassie and I had to pull our rainy day card out. Yes, the weather had Cassie on the treadmill. Like I said before, she’s a natural at it. Something funny she does – when she sees an umbrella, she’ll run all the way around it and bark. I had her get up close to sniff it so she felt comfortable. She’s fine now.

5/15/2026

Cassie reminds me of Dina when it comes to her energy level. Just seems as though her tank is rarely empty. The great thing about this is she is willing to learn new tricks and commands that match her energy. So this week I taught her a few new agility tricks. She will now jump over my back when I’m bent over to snatch a ball or toy. I simply have to hold it up and say the command “over.” Along with this, she’ll literally run up a wall in heights of well over 7 ft. You can catch her if you want. She loves the one-on-one attention!

Another thing I tried her on this week was the treadmill. I wanted to see how she would react. All I have to say is: she’s a natural. Cassie never blinked an eye at it. For now her duration is kept at 15 minute intervals. It will be tucked away for rainy days. I will say this – she LOVES people, meets other dogs without any problems whatsoever, and enjoys her sleep. When she knocks out, no waking her up. A very fun girl to have around.

5/8/2026

Hello HOPE readers,

As you know by now, my girl Ruby is out there enjoying her new life in a forever home. I miss her so much and look through her pictures quite often. She stole my heart.

Now it’s time to welcome Cassie into the HOPE Program. Just this past Friday, 5/1/26, she was brought in. The first thing that caught my attention was how well built she is. A lean girl with muscles everywhere. She looks like a dog built for speed and agility. Her coat shines with a fawn-like color and her face has just enough darkness to set it off revealing her prettiness. I could feel my spirits lifting. It was time to rid the funk.

On her very first day with me, it was asked if Cassie and I would like to go for a walk to meet new people. With what I witnessed when she is around people, I saw absolutely no reason to say “no.” She loves people and greets them with a “smile.” Yes, a real teeth-showing “smile.” It’s hilarious – a hyena look.

We went to a block where inmates have mental and physical disabilities to cheer them up and then to another to say hi. She did just that, walked amongst them all allowing for petting and treats without any hesitation or distrust at all. A great start. Stay posted, time to test those physical abilities. I am excited to see how far we can take it. I’m sure it will be very impressive.

5/1/2026

Guess who's back! Cassie rejoined the HOPE Program today for a refresher and some extra love while she waits for the right forever home. Cassie thrives when she can be the center of attention, so she's looking for a home where she can be the only dog; we are excited to work with her again to help her be the best doggo she can be, and we hope you're excited to continue following her journey!

03/08/2026

Unfortunately, Cassie has come back to her rescue and will hopefully be rejoining the HOPE Program. While her family LOVES her, Cassie never really vibed with the two other older dogs in the home. Then ended up making the heartbreaking decision to return her to rescue in hopes that we can help find a better suited home for her. We always hope that adoptions are forever, but sometimes returning a dog is what's best for that dog. Please join us in welcoming Cassie back to the HOPE Family.

06/13/2025

Well, Cassie is leaving and I will miss her dearly! Poor Ellie Mae is losing her playmate but we made sure they got in their playtime all week and spent her last morning with us playing too.

Cassie’s new family has two dogs and family that goes for walks and hikes every day. They also get to go in the creek and even to the beach when it gets too cold here in PA! We’re all super sad to see her go, but super excited for her new adventure!

06/06/2025

Cassie’s week went great! She went out on a home visit and it went well! Back here, Cassie got in the pool for the first time this summer too. She still loves playing with her “sister” Ellie Mae. They play off leash every day and I hope she has dogs to play with in her new home too. Cassie also ran along the fence with the new girl, Ruby and is trying to help her come out of her shell.

5/30/2025

Cassie is getting better in all areas of her training! This week she had another playtime in the mud and Cassie plays with all of the dogs now too! They all make this funny sound when they’re on the gate it’s like they’re talking to each other in their own language, it’s really very cute.

Cassie has now learned how to speak and whisper! She still struggles when left alone sometimes she’s much better than she was at first and some days are better than others. She just loves people so much and I can’t wait for her to find her forever home!

5/23/2025

Cassie had a great week! She played with Sherman off leash for the very first time and went great! Of course, her favorite playmate is still her "sister" Ellie Mae, but they all the time and always do so well too!

Cassie is going to fit in nicely with a future family and no doubt she will make someone very very happy one day!

5/16/2025

So Cassie and her Bestie Ellie Mae had a wet muddy wrestling match in the rain. It was so cute watching them run around with no care in the world! As they would roll around in the muddy water, they would just look at each other and then go right back to it. They had a lot of fun this week!

Cassie has really been struggling with walking on leash but she’s getting better and I could really tell this week! She’s also getting better with less crying when I have to leave her at times. She’s ready for her forever home.

5/9/2025

Cassie had a great week here! She played in the muddy water in the yard with Ellie Mae and was a hot mess when they were done! But it was awesome to see them playing and being so carefree. Cassie also went for a meet and greet this week and surprisingly she did really well. Hopefully she gets paroled soon.

5/2/2025

Cassie in this past week is making good things happen! Mainly, she’s found a new boyfriend in Booker! Not only do the boys compete for Ellie, but they’re competing for Cassie too! And she thinks she’s a player!!! Cassie shows her bossy side to the boys when she’s in the yard with each of them.

Cassie is doing great with her training too. She loves learning new things and will work for food or toys! Sometimes she’ll do things with just a command. Overall, she’s getting better with all of her things from playing with other dogs to her obedience skills.

4/25/2025

Cassie now waits for her food by sitting on my bed and doing a trick before she eats it. It’s cute because she does it before I even say anything! Cassie has been learning a lot getting smarter and picking up on things very fast. I think she just likes to show off

Her new thing is trying to take over my bed, but I won’t let her she can’t be the boss of everyone!

4/18/2025

Cassie continues to show improvements in every area. Cassie plays on a regular basis with Ellie May off leash and had a collision with Ellie Mae, but was okay. They are like teenagers that think they are indestructible! Cassie plays with her treats like toys. And it’s funny! Cassie also runs the gate with Roc & Booker. She’s walking better on leash without pulling as much. She learned to wait for her food.

4/11/2025

Cassie has continued to get better with being alone in the cell. Cassie still plays with Ellie Mae off leash. Cassie runs around the yard like a crazy person as fast as she can! It’s so funny! Cassie also snores like a grown man, LOL.

Cassie is doing well with being alone in the cell. Cassie also learned spin around and ends with a treat!

3/28/2025

Cassie wakes up every morning wanting to play before she goes potty. She smiles at everyone and they love it! People love to pet her and they say she’s soooo soft. She got a bath twice and did great. She’s a fast learner also. She played and ran the gate with all of the dogs with no problems and played off leash with Ellie Mae. She’s a wonderful dog!

Cassie is sleeping good and learning very well. She can sit, down, spin around! She recalls well also. Her and Ellie Mae off leash was beautiful! Cassie needs more help with crying when I leave. I wait until she stops to praise her so she understands that the praise comes when she stops!

3/21/2025

Cassie joined the HOPE Dog Program on Friday, March 21st. We look forward to watching her learn and grow and we hope that you'll follow along with her journey and share her posts too!

Shadow - Rowquin

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 17:38:54 GMT

Shadow

Shadow is a playful, smart, energetic dog, at 6 years young! He’s eager to make you happy and is quickly building on to his basic obedience knowledge! He is friendly with everyone he has met so far and shows interest in other dogs, especially if they're calm.

Shadow is sponsored by Rowquin Rescue, Kennel License 18669, and his adoption fee is $300.

01/02/2026

Shadow has no idea what the New Year is, but I told him that his resolution is to not freak out when he sees the cat in the house. So far, he's not sticking to it. I told him that cat will murder him in his sleep, and I reminded him that he's a heavy sleeper and will never hear her coming. He still doesn't care.

He's still doing well with Mikey and Mouse. Mouse is fast and Shadow trying to keep up with her is cartoon-ish. He paws at her and tries to pull her closer, but she just ducks and dives away from him. Then Mikey comes running by and they're off together!

12/26/2025

Christmas in a foster home consisted of a special breakfast of rice cooked in beef bone broth, ground beef, scrambled eggs, and TOYS! The amount of fluff that was cleaned up filled two huge garbage bags! Shadow and the other dogs were all exhausted and had full bellies!

We're hoping that we will find a forever home, or even a cat-free foster home for Shadow so that he doesn't have to return to the prison. We know he loved his time there, but he, like every dog, deserves to have a home, a couch, and soft, cozy blanket. Please consider fostering or adopting Shadow if you have a cat-free home!

12/19/2025

Shadow has settled into his foster home really well so far! He's excited that Mikey is here and that Mikey likes to play with him. He doesn't understand why most of the other dogs aren't his friends (its because he likes to hump), but he has Mikey and dog named Mouse to play with and that's good enough for him!

We have learned that there is one thing Shadow doesn't like, or rather one thing that Shadow shouldn't live with, and that's cats! He makes quite the ruckus when he sees one and tries to run through the dog gates like the Kool-Aid man! Even though he's food motivated, we haven't found one that can distract him from cat activity, so when Shadow is out for playtime, the cats go away.

12/12/2025

Sometimes dogs are adopted and they find their forever home; sometimes, they’re adopted for a short while and it doesn’t work out. And sometimes the fact that it didn’t work out was a blessing in disguise. Unfortunately, Shadow was returned to his rescue and we’re working on getting him back into the HOPE Program. However, that’s been put on hold for a few weeks because when Shadow was returned, he hadn’t been given his allergy meds as instructed and he came back a literal hot mess! Double ear infection, skin infection, hot spots, paws red, swollen and raw in some spots.

Turns out, Shadow didn’t spend much time in that adoptive home at all either, most of his time away from HOPE was spent at a boarding kennel with his rescue. Sure the adopter went to see him and spend time with him, but being bounced back and forth does not help a dog adjust to a new life. It does not help them thrive. On top of his medical issues, happygolucky Shadow returned as a dog who was more reactive to other dogs too.

Luckily, Shadow is being fostered with the HOPE Trainer so that they can work through both his medical and behavioral issues. Its been about 3 weeks there and we’re happy to report the reactivity is improving and he’s even enjoying playing with some of the dogs there. We’re currently working on his friendship with Mikey, another former HOPE dog! Poor Mikey though is learning that sometimes new friends like to hump him, and he just stands there and takes it. LOL

Anyway, Shadow is back and available for adoption through his rescue Rowquin. Please share and tell Santa that we really want him to have a home for Christmas and the New Year!

9/26/2025

Well everybody, I got some good news. Shadow went out on a meet and greet last Saturday, and everything went good. Shadow met with the family and their dog. First, he introduced himself with warm hugs and kisses. He took treats from them, played with the kids, and gave a lot of loving to them. After that he met the family dog, and from there they were like best friends. Now Shadow is going to be a part of their family! I’m a little sad, but at the same time I’m happy because I know all of the hard work has paid off. To all of you who have been reading our journals, just know Shadow has finally found his family, his home. I’m proud of you Shadow. – Your handler

9/19/2025

Shadow is doing good and living healthy. He is one of the better dogs here who loves people and other dogs. Shadow is laid back – he is always on CHILL MODE. Shadow loves going on walks and being around you. He can get along with other dogs, but I would like for him to be the only dog so he can get all of the attention that he wants. Shadow is a big cuddle bug. He will move your arm so he can lay next to you. Shadow has his level 3 basic training. He knows his commands and whatever else you tell him and all he wants is a good home!

9/12/2025

Shadow has been doing good. Him and Penny ran the fence together yesterday and they did good. They both ran until they both were tired out of their minds. Shadow is doing great with people and his commands. We keep going over his commands to keep him sharp at them. Other than that, Shadow is still looking for a good home with a good family he can call his own.

9/5/2025

Hello everybody. Shadow is one of the favorite dogs here. He LOVES the staff and the inmates – he is no stranger to new people. His personality is laid-back, but loving and caring is his thing. Shadow loves being around people—it doesn’t matter who you are, Shadow thinks you and him have been friends forever. Shadow likes to go for walks and be cuddled like a baby. Tug is his favorite game to play, or chew on a toy that he can rip up. Fetch is more like ‘you throw it, now chase me to get it back.’ He will keep you on your toes, but I love him just as much as he loves me!

8/22/2025

Shadow has been okay for the most part, besides out at yard – he has been acting like he is sad. I think one of his best friends had left the program, Ellie Mae. Ellie Mae and Shadow were playmates. It didn’t matter who was out at yard, Ellie and Shadow would play like no one was out there. Now she is gone and his only friend left is Booker. They would run the fence like there is no tomorrow, they would only stop to take a break. It is not like Ellie Mae, where they could play off leash and drive each other crazy. I feel bad for Shadow. He needs a doggie friend, the one who could fill that empty space from missing Ellie Mae.

8/15/2025

Shadow has been doing great. He has a lot of good energy. Shadow gets so excited when he meets new people – his tail just be swinging like windshield wipers on a hard raining day. He will lean into them, give them his backside to scratch, and then he will turn around to give them a kiss. Shadow loves to show off his affection toward people. He is a very loving dog who is just looking for his forever home and a family that he can call his own. Watching his doggie friends get adopted from the HOPE Program is giving Shadow hope that one day he will find his home. LOVE Shadow.

8/8/2025

Shadow has been doing good this week. He has been playing with Ellie Mae nonstop – they play like kids at a birthday party! Shadow has high energy when it comes to playing, but when it is time to chill, he will just lay all over you. The funny thing about that one day out at yard, Shadow and Ellie Mae were out there playing. Ellie Mae came over and started laying on me. Shadow was like, ‘Hold up, that's my person!’ So he came over and pushed Ellie Mae out of the way, then he flopped all over me with his tongue out looking at Ellie Mae. I can tell that Shadow was jealous of her on me. That was SO funny for him to do that.

7/25/2025

Shadow is such a people pleaser. He will go up to strangers and act like he knew them all of his life, showing off his commands and giving them love. He has no fear – he just wants to give love and receive love. All of the other handlers just love him and he loves them too. The other day we had all of the dogs out at yard. Shadow was so excited to play with them all. Him and Ellie Mae were doing good until he spotted Booker. Shadow broke off from Ellie Mae and started running the fence with Booker and all of the other dogs didn’t matter after that. Him and Booker ran until they both were too tired to do anything else. Other than that, all of the dogs had a good time together.

7/18/2025

Shadow is wonderful. He's loving, playful, gets along with others, and he will bring joy into your life. Shadow is looking for his forever home with a family that he can call his own. Shadow has a joyful spirit. His main purpose is to bring joy and happiness into your life as a loving family member who will never leave your side as long as he lives. All that we ask for is a chance to prove his self-worth. LOVE Shadow.

7/11/2025

Shadow has been doing great. His energy is like a 2-year-old child. Shadow loves to play. His favorite thing to do is to make you chase him when you play with him. I can’t keep up with him, so I’ll wait until other dogs are out and then I will let him go to work. Shadow and Ellie Mae will go all day if we let them. Shadow likes it when I chase him, and I know I can’t keep up, but Ellie Mae – she will run him into the ground. They look like two kids at the playground taking turns pushing each other on the swings. It brings me joy to see Shadow having the most fun of his life playing with Ellie Mae.

6/27/2025

Shadow is a great dog. He is very loving. Shadow LOVES the attention we all give him here – just about everyone here gives him love. Shadow likes it when you’re petting him and you hit that spot, which is the inside of his rear legs. When you get that spot, Shadow’s back half of his body will drop and he will hit the floor, LOL. Shadow is very funny. The other day I was feeding him in his slow feeder. I had to walk out for a minute and when I got back Shadow had taken his feeder bowl inside of his crate and he was laying beside it asleep. I thought it was funny to see his bowl inside of his crate right beside him while he was asleep. Shadow is something else! He will keep you on your toes, LOL, but most of all Shadow is a great dog. He will bring a LOT of laughter into your life! He’s been doing great with others and he’s VERY loving.

6/20/2025

Good morning everyone! Shadow has been doing good playing with the other dogs and having a lot of loving from the staff and others here. Shadow is such a great dog, he loves all the attention that he gets on a daily basis! We spoil him on a daily basis, like all dogs should be!

Shadow loves to play fetch…well, technically its more like you throw it, he goes and gets it and then plays keep away so you have to chase him. He’ll stay just out of reach of you so that you have to chase him. And he’ll just stand there watching you, waiting for you to make a move before running off again. He’s got a huge smile on his face the whole time!

06/13/2025

This week has been good for Shadow, actually every week is a great week for Shadow. He played like he’s never played before, this time with Ellie Mae. They were both gassed out but that didn’t stop them! They kept playing for another 30 minutes. We commented about how they would both sleep good tonight and when we got inside Shadow went straight into his crate panting and then immediately started falling asleep.

Later, I took Shadow back outside with Booker who loves to run the fence with Shadow. Unfortunately though, Shadow was still exhausted from playing with Ellie Mae, he didn’t have it in him for more play with Booker. Poor guy!

06/06/2025

This week has been a playful week for Shadow! Prime example, this morning when I took him out to use the bathroom, as soon as I get him in the back yard, I take him off leash so he can go to his favorite spot. Shadow then takes off running, grabbing toys and running around with them in his mouth, instead of going potty. He always wants to play!

So I tried to hook him back up so I can walk him around for him to do his business. Every time I go to get him, Shadow takes off running in the opposite direction! Another Handler was outside and was just cracking up saying, “Shadow is making you work this morning!” So he came over to help me and it took both of us to catch Shadow!

5/30/2025

Shadow has had a good week this week! His personality is really starting to come out! We did some training to keep him fresh after getting his level three basic obedience certificate. Shadow is so amazing at what he does and decided he’d rather be funny during training, than focused. I was going through some of his training steps, working on “lay down” and every time I said it, Shadow would lay down, then immediately roll over on his back! He’d be looking at me, wagging his tail, waiting on a belly rub so I had to give in. And then he kept doing it! Shadow thought it was funny and he clearly wanted to play, but I wanted to train! I do have to admit it was funny, but I couldn’t let him know that!

5/23/2025

This week was a good week for shadow, he got the chance to play with Ellie Mae off leash! They ran the whole yard and Shadow chased Ellie one way, and Ellie chased him back the other way. They both seemed exhausted afterwards. Now every time he sees Ellie he just wants to play and play and play!

Shadow played with Sherman too and they do well together too! They were on leash and they were enjoying jumping all over each other, they just kept going back and forth, back and forth, up and down, up and down!

Shadow is such a good dog he makes me so happy. I'm always laughing at the things he does and I know he will do the same in his forever home! He will always be a source of endless entertainment and love!

5/16/2025

Shadow has made a new friend and his name is Sherman! Sherman came into the HOPE program last Friday and from the moment Shadow saw Sherman, he just knew that Sherman was going to be his friend! Almost immediately they both played together on leash and they did great. Well, there is another one of Shadow‘s friends and during yard time they will run the fence, smiling and kissing each other! When Booker is out in the yard and Shadow is in the other Shadow will bark until Booker comes over to run with him. If Booker doesn’t come over right away, Shadow will cry until he does then both of them are as happy as ever running back-and-forth.

5/9/2025

Shadow is such a great dog, he loves to be around other dogs and people too. Shadow wants to play with just about every dog he sees it doesn’t matter what kind of dog it is, to him every dog is a friend. Shadow just wants to play and make friends all day every day. People here just love his energy and they are amazed at how friendly he is

Shadow is looking for that place in someone that he can call his person in a house that he can call his home we were all really surprised to learn that he didn’t receive a single application from his debut at denim diamonds and dogs last month.

5/2/2025

Shadow is such a chill and laid-back dog he gets along with everyone and every dog. Whoever ends up adopting him is getting the best boy ever! And I don’t think Shadow will ever be a problem for his future family, even with the free training that HOPE provides!

Shadow loves playing tug, going for walks, getting attention and just being around people and dogs. The one thing that I think is funny and that you must know about Shadow is that he LOVES laying on top of his crate! He loves it so much that I made a bed for him up there. He just likes to get up there and chill out. He can also see what’s going on outside of the cell from that vantage point too.

4/25/2025

Shadow is one of the most happy dogs I have ever met! He just wants to go say hi to every single person (and dog) here. Shadow just loves sharing his love and he just seems to always put a smile on every face he sees. He's so loving and playful and I think its something really special to have a dog that has so much love to give that it NEVER runs out.

Shadow will do good with a family of any kind, I'm sure he will fit right in like a missing puzzle piece!

4/18/2025

Shadow is a great dog with good humor, very playful and laid back when it is time to chill out. Shadow has made a lot of friends here – the staff that have seen him think he is a very sweet dog. When they approach him he will sit until I tell him to go say Hi, then he will go up to them, show love to them, and if they got treats he will kiss them. When they are done I will give him praise and say GOOD BOY. Shadow will do great with a family with yard space so he can run. Whoever gets Shadow will say to themselves, “This was a great pick!” He is very friendly. All he is looking for is love. Shadow is doing good around other dogs and still working on his level 3 training.

4/11/2025

For the past 2 weeks Shadow has been training for his level 3 training test, which is more intense than a level 1 or 2. It is when your dog can follow his or her commands with distraction, off leash, and still can perform with no problem. I believe Shadow can do it. Other than that Shadow has been a great dog doing good with other dogs and loving the people here. They love giving him loving and treats – something he loves the most.

3/28/2025

Hello everybody! Shadow is doing good. He is a special boy. Shadow brings joy to the guys in here – they love him just like he loves them. Shadow is very friendly, he will kiss everyone who shows him love. Shadow plays with other dogs and he don’t engage with hot headed dogs. Shadow will walk away from them. Other than that Shadow is very smart! When I be talking to him he will tilt his head like he’s understanding what I am saying. When Shadow finds his forever home I know he will do good and spread his love throughout their home. He’s still improving on his commands.

3/21/2025

Hello everybody! Ever since Shadow has been here in the program he has been doing good. Shadow LOVES people – everyone he met he just has to give them a kiss. Shadow loves the attention, most of all Shadow is very dog friendly and he loves the female dogs, LOL. Shadow touched me the other day. I was watching a show called “Long Lost Family.” There was an episode that was very touching. Shadow was laying on my bed. The episode had hit me, I felt the joy of this woman being reunited with her son who was put up for adoption. A tear had rolled down my face. Shadow thought I was crying, he put his head on my lap then looked at me like he was saying “are you ok?”

He’s also learning his commands and getting better at them!

3/14/2025

Good morning everybody. On March 8, 2025 I received Shadow. Shadow is a pit with a lot of energy and a BIG heart which is full of LOVE. Since Shadow came into the Program he’s been full of joy, greeting everybody with open arms, spreading his love everywhere. He’s not shy and he is eager to learn. I know he’s a gray pit but sometimes I think he might be a gray mountain goat because he loves to be on top of his crate, just laying there waiting on me to come back LOL. He also learned his commands in rapid time!

3/7/2025

Shadow joined the HOPE Program today! So far he seems like a chill older guy who just wants to be loved and aims to please! He has the confidence of a guy who has overcome a lot in his life so far, and our goal with him is continue his journey from a dog with severe skin issues to a well-mannered gentleman who just wants a family of his own. Stay tuned!

Buddy - CPAA

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 22:00:29 GMT

Buddy

Buddy is a 3-4 year old pitbull mix and recently joined the HOPE Dogs Program on Friday, August 30, 2024!

Buddy is bundle of energy and he should be because when he was found as a stray here in PA, he tested positive for heartworms! Treatment requires that Buddy be very calm, and he sure did bundle up that energy for after he received the all clear from his vet! He came to HOPE to learn some basic manners and how to funnel some of that energy into more appropriate outlets. We look forward to learning more about Buddy and helping him be the besst doggie he can be!

Buddy is sponsored by the Central Pennsylvania Animal Alliance and his adoption fee is $300.

12/12/2025

Its been a looooooooooooong minute (months) since we’ve updated everyone on Buddy! He’s still being fostered by the HOPE Trainer (yes, that makes 3 HOPE dogs) and he’s doing really well. This will be his second Christmas with her and we just don’t understand why! He’s got fur that is as soft as a teddy bear, he’s adorable, the BEST cuddler, he listens well (with one ear always sticking up), and he just wanted to be YOUR BEST Buddy!

Buddy seems to prefer to be his own best friend. He does well with other submissive dogs, but generally seems happiest when he doesn’t have to share the bed, the couch, or a person at all. He thinks he’s the only love and entertainment that you’ll ever need! He heard that Santa brought a home for Booker and Ellie Mae and he’s hoping that maybe there’s still one out there for him too!

Buddy is sponsored by the Central Pennsylvania Animal Alliance, CPAA and you can apply to ADOPT him here, https://centralpaanimalalliance.org/apply-to-adopt .

09/27/2024

Buddy is a great dog, he loves to play, and everything is a game to him, which also means that training has to be a game too! He’s such a quick learner, and he catches on really easily, especially if I make it fun. And training should ALWAYS be fun, not just for Buddy, but for all dogs.

Sometimes I think Buddy thinks he’s a kid because he’s always trying to be on my lap or under my feet. When I need to lay down, even if Buddy is laying in his crate, as soon as I lay down, Buddy will come out of his crate and run to my bunk. He’ll sit right in front of it and looking from my bunk and then to me just waiting, hoping that I’ll give him the okay to jump up on the bed. Once I give him the okay, he will come up looking for his place to lay as soon as he finds that perfect spot, he will lay there and then get up just to lay all over me as soon as I get comfortable. And then, as usual, he will fall asleep in my arms.

09/20/2024

Buddy is a great dog and I love how playful he is! Every time we do training, he thinks it’s a game! Everything is a game, all day, every day! He will definitely keep you smiling all day long. Since he got his Level 1 the other week, I’ve realized that he is a quick learner. Once he learns a new skill, he’s got it and he’s over it and wants to go back to playing.

Even though he’s got energy for DAYS, he also knows how and when to tone it down and just chill. As much as he likes to play, I think he likes to cuddle just as much! He also lays on you like he’s a human. Its just cute to see how he lays over me in order to fall asleep.

When Buddy meets new people, he acts like he’s known them his whole life! He greets them like you would and old friend, “Hey! I remember you! Where ya been pal?” and will shower them with affection. He’s just the best buddy a person could ask for!

09/13/2024

Good morning everybody, I just need to let you all know that Buddy is a GREAT dog! He’s loving, playful and is a great cuddler too! Buddy gets along with the other dogs here in the program too. He will play with them all day along the fence if you let him. His favorite game is tug and when we play tug he tries to win by taking it away and then bringing it back again before I even have a hold of it!

Buddy REALLY enjoys going for walks too, getting pets from other people, and just going on adventures. Buddy will be anyone’s buddy and he will fall in love with everyone too! He brings love, joy and affection wherever he goes and he for sure will bring the kid out of you too!

We also wanted to let you know that Buddy completed his Level 1 Basic Obedience last week too! So not only is he playful, but he’s a smart boy too!

09/06/2024

On Buddy's first day in the Program, he and I just connected. I call him my little cuddle buddy, since he loves to curl up next to me or just lay all over me. Buddy is a little playful thing and he just LOVES meeting people and he especially goes crazy for the ladies! As soon as he seen one, he will be all over them like, "Where have you been??? I've been MISSING YOU ALL DAY!" My little Buddy is the talk of the town and everyone just loves him!

Buddy just has this way about him that if you're feeling down, he just makes you happy. Buddy would do well in a home, and he is very playful but can be laid back when he needs to be. He will bring joy to anyone's life!

08/30/2024

Buddy joined the HOPE Program on Friday August 30th. Come back to learn more about this adorable boy!

Macie - FFN

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:16:56 GMT

Macie

Macie is a 7 year old Plotthound mix. She is proper lady and prefers a house without too much noise and commotion. She would love a home without young children, but older and calmer kids are more her jam. One final thing, as of right now Macie is not comfortable sharing her space with another dog. We know that it might be a tall order, but we're HOPEing that the HOPE family can help make her dreams come true.

Macie is sponsored by Furry Friends Network, Kennel License #5011, and her adoption fee is $425 and she comes with FREE lifetime training and behavior support through HOPE.

You can apply to make her all yours here, https://www.furryfriendsnetwork.org/adoption-application/ . You can also apply to foster her here, furryfriendsnetwork.org/foster/foster-application/ .

12/12/2025

Well, Macie is still in a foster home after leaving the HOPE Program too! We just can’t believe it! While we know she’s got some lengthy requirements…only dog, no young kids, someone home more often than that not…we know that home exists for her! She was initially in a foster home where she was the only pet, but she had such severe separation anxiety that it became readily apparent that it wasn’t the best fit for her, no matter what we tried. She went back to be fostered by the HOPE Trainer (and if you’re keeping count, that’s 4 HOPE dogs, not including the one she adopted!).

Macie currently lives with a bunch of other dogs, much to her chagrin, and a couple cats too. She has her own room away from everyone else, and very occasionally spends time with some of the other household dogs, usually the seniors that don’t or won’t bother her. She’s spending her second Christmas there too. She hasn’t had much adoption interest but she thinks 2026 will be her year! And for all those folks who make New Years Resolutions about being healthier and walking more, Macie would like to remind everyone that after she had BOTH of her ACLs repaired, she’s a walking Queen and will keep you on track with your 2026 health goals!

Macie is sponsored by Furry Friends Network, Kennel License 5011, and you can apply to make her all yours here, https://www.furryfriendsnetwork.org/adoption-application/ .

09/24/2024

Macie is starting to get more curious about her foster home, but not at all about the other dogs. She's decided that she does not LIKE them and would actually prefer if they didn't exist at all. She has learned that if she limps around Tractor Supply she get's LOTS of sympathy treats from each of the employees there, so she absolutely LOVES that part of the outing. However, she also learned that other dogs can go to Tractor Supply, and she finds this horrendous. She wanted me to ask to speak to the Manager, but I told her that would make me look crazy, since dogs can't talk!

09/12/2024

Macie is doing well in her temp foster home, but she's definitely not a fan of all the large, energetic dogs in the home. She's like that person standing on the sidewalk yelling at all the cars to SLOW DOWN, but they just ignore her. She does seem to prefer the older dog in the home, but she will also read him the riot act if he comes up too fast, or lingers too long near her.

All in all, she's doing great, because if she's got the energy to yell at the other dogs, she' must be feeling better. She also likes to remind everyone when its dinner time, and she's not a fan of hitting that snooze button more than once or twice either! She's an early riser who enjoys her names throughout the day and a short brisk walk in the evening.

09/06/2024

This week has been a little rough on Macie, due to the fact that Macie hasn't been feeling very well. She has a slight skin rash, which is bothering her, but we've been treating it while waiting for a vet appointment. She hasn't had an appetite either, so hopefully a vet appointment will help our girl!

UPDATE - Macie went to the vet and is now on medication for a double ear infection and skin infection. She in a temporary foster home with the HOPE Trainer, but we're hoping to find a more suitable or permanent home for our girl.

08/30/2024

Well, this week Macie played fetch for once and she also now eats everything except her dog food! No matter how hard I try offering her food or waiting for her to eat, she will snub it! She tried some venison, and she seemed to love that! And of course she will each dog treats all day long, but not her food. LOL

She’s come a long way since she’s joined the Program, and I think her best skill so far is coming when I call her. She is an older gal so she’s not super-fast or super active, but that’s understandable. She’s still a little cautious around crowds, but she’s progressing every week.

08/23/2024

Well, this week has been a little adventure. Macie has been adjusting to her new living quarter, but at the same time exploring her surroundings. More important than any of that, Macie gives me LOTS of loving! Kisses, paws, and even plays tug with me! She is starting to play with Callie and Louie too!

Macie is a little nervous in her new home, and sometimes struggles with wanting to leave the cell. Its safe in there for her, and outside the cell is a little scary. We're going to focus on building her confidence. She's also adjusting to the noises here, sometimes letting out a soft growl to say that she's not sure about what she just heard. We will continue to work with her and help her adjust!

08/16/2024

Macie will be joining the HOPE family on Friday August 16th. Be sure to check back again for more information on Macie!