Success Stories
Dear Potter League Staff: Jan, 2008
I want to thank you so very much for everything you do for all of the beautiful animals that are brought in each day. My husband and I were fortunate enough to have adopted Kingston (his name was Jethro) in February of 2007. Kingston was brought in with littermates from Tennessee that had been abandoned at a dump. He was very malnourished, sick and scared. The Potter League staff diligently cared for Kingston and his littermates until it was possible for them to be adopted. He is now 75 lbs (and growing) with endless energy and the most loving personality. Kingston brings us so much happiness and we love him more than we could have ever imagined. We are purchasing our first home this February and are considering a playmate for Kingston sometime after, so I am sure that you will see us soon!
Sincerely,
Floyd & Katie C.
Dear Staff, January 2008
Thank you for inquiring as to how my recent guinea pig adoption is going. He is a great lap pig, but unfortunately does not get along with my othe
r cavies. After many attempts at socialization, I found it necessary to house him alone. However, every evening there is a sort of "social hour" at the communal fence area where he interacts with my 3 other guinea pigs. I have enclosed a picture. I am very happy with him! I would, however like to have my name removed from the guinea pig adoption list as I am at my limit now with 4! Perhaps I will add my name again in a few years as they are great fun!
Thank you,
Kathleen S. and the piggies: Clancy, Seamus, Luciano and El Nino
Dear Staff, Jan, 2008
We recently received a letter from the Potter League requesting an update regarding Casey,
a 7 year old Beagle, that we adopted from your facility. To put it simply, WE LOVE HER and SHE IS A WONDERFUL ADDITION TO OUR FAMILY !!!
We adopted Casey in August. We have two older male cats so the initial introduction was a bit tense. With some helpful advise from your staff and our vet, things progressed in a positive direction! I think our cats had a more difficult time adjusting than Casey did! This is quite understandable since they have never been exposed to a dog living in "their" house! We have finally arrived at a point where both the cats and Casey coexist peacefully!
We are continuing to feed Casey Hills Science Diet. Initially, we did try another brand, but due to a lack of interest on Casey's part, we switched back to Science Diet. Our vet also suggested that she lose 6 pounds and he informed us that Hills Science Diet would provide her with the proper nutrition that she required while losing weight. We are happy to report that not only has Casey lost the weight, she is much more active!
We also wanted to let you know that it has been a pleasure adopting an older dog. We were initially concerned about possible health problems and the ability of an older dog to adopt to new surroundings. We have had no problems at all with these issues.
THANK YOU POTTER LEAGUE FOR HELPING US ADOPT SUCH A WONDERFUL DOG AND FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!! ALSO, THANK YOU POTTER LEAGUE FOR THE WONDERFUL JOB THAT YOU DO IN CARING FOR THESE ANIMALS!!! We hope all of your clients are as lucky as we have been!!!
SIncerely yours,
Mary Beth and Christopher H.
Dear Potter League, Jan, 2008
I adopted Moggie about a year ago. I was looking for a mouser cat that would prefer to be outside and need little interaction. A friend of mine told me about Moogie. She said he was a rather difficult cat to place because people could not develop any type of bond with him. Biting, hissing and scratching seemed to be common for him and after having been returned multiple times his family choices were getting slim. I immediately felt this cat needed me.
After only a few months, Moogie was happily moved in, longed to be pet and talked to. During this past year together, Moogie has not only taken care of the mouse problem but also enjoys cuddling in peoples laps - he even crys loudly when he is not getting enough attention. He has been a great addition to our household and I thank the Potter League for not giving up on a kitty that seemed to be such a difficult fit at the time. He truly is a loved treasure here at our house.
Thank you and keep up the wonderful work you all do!
Jennifer B.
Hello Dec 2007
I just wanted to update your staff to let you know that Mamie (1 yr old cat) whom our family adopted a few weeks ago is doing extremely well. She has adjusted to her new home and our family very well. She is very lovable, playful and affectionate towards the whole family as she gets alot of attention. She is getting used to our dog Rocky who is 10 months old. He is fine with her and just curious but she does not let him get to close. She actually drank out of his water bowl and he just stood there. She enjoys looking out the windows throughout the house and watches the birds and squirrels at the bird feeder.
The LaPlante Family
Dear Potter Staff,
I adopted Buddy from your shelter last July and we have been quite a happy pair! I can't even express how much I adore him and it's hard to imagine what life was like before him! He has become very close to Abby (a Siberian Husky who is also a member of the 'family'). The two of them keep each other company during the day, play at the park together and even snuggle at night. Buddy and I enjoy going for walks and jogs- Even thought he is about 10 years old, he is pretty spry for an old guy! He is also the best cuddler on the face of the planet and will curl up in your lap (even though he's about 45 lbs. haha) and watch TV with you for hours. I love it! Everyone who has met him adores him. I wanted to thank you guys for all that you do at the Potter League. Because of you, people like me and dogs like Buddy have found each other.
Kelly B.
I adopted Sadie (a black lab mix) last March. I could tell she was scared and maybe a little depressed about leaving her past home. She didn't like to get pet, rarely wagged her tail, hated her crate, wouldn't eat and to be honest wasn't that house broken for a 1 yr old. Over time things improved greatly. I would walk her for miles each day, sometimes jogging\sprinting to go visit my parent's dog who was less than one at the time, but a lab\shepherd mix of about the same size. Then they would romp for a few hours. She's really smart, maybe the smartest dog I've ever been around. She loves to sprint and do deke\fake out moves with her aforementioned play friend "Teyah". We both would like to thank you for the service your provided. When I walk and she prances besides me, I can't help but think of the first days when I adopted her and the help you folks provided.
Regards, Ken M.
Hi, Pearl. Just thought we'd give you an idea of how Poppy's adjusting in our home. As you can see, she's a perfect fit! We're so glad we took your advice and patiently waited for the perfect pet for our family - it was worth it! It's as if Poppy were custom designed for us.
Thanks again for all your help!
Tom, Karyn, Molly, Avery (and Kirby!) W.
Over the years we have adopted our cats from the Potter League. A few years ago, a tiger kitten we named, Baxter. Last November, a youngster named Romeo, which we renamed, Bear.Last May, Bear slipped outside while the door had been adjar late at night. Being all black, we never realized he slipped out, til the next morning when Baxter seemed very odd, running around the house yeowling. One Sunday, my husband spots him. He runs off after he ate the Tuna. Late afternoon. My neighbor calls to tell us she sees him. People must think I am crazy. I go down armed with Tuna, not sure how I will try to catch him. I see his feet and am positive it is our lost black cat named Bear. I spent one and a half hours feeding him, getting within arms reach, but as soon as I stretched out my arm, he backs off. Always meowing. My husband went down that night after I gave up and tried. The cat now knows who was feeding him Tuna. He is curious, but still too afraid. We got a hav-a-hart trap - set it up the next morning. Sure enough, he shows up about the same time. Surprise - he was caught. The cat flipped when my husband picked up the cage, flailing paws and spitting. We let him ride it out in our garage, plenty of places to hide. Brought him to the vet a few days later. Reintroduced him to Baxter last night - and I think he remembers or at least realizes we mean no harm. He is purring non-stop and eating as if its his last meal. Baxter is tollerating the new arrival - and they seem like all will be just fine.
Regards, P.R.