Message From: Juli and Pete August 24, 2010
Our 11-yr-old rottie Sasha passed away recently and we were lost, she was very special to us and we were missing her companionship, along with our puppy Giselle. I happened across Mr. Brutus' profile on Petfinder and his bio sounded perfect for our family. When we took Giselle out to meet him, she was in love! And honestly, after spending some time with Mr. Brutus, we were too... he came home on Aug 18 and is already a part of the family, my two kids adore him and he and Giselle are now best buds. We would like to send a special "thank you" out to his foster mom, Tracy, for taking such good care of he and his brother Rome and nursing them back to health... not only did Mr. Brutus get a new name (he is now 'Diesel'), he got a new lease on life!

Message From: Shari August 23, 2010
We've had Elton, now Elvis for just over a week now and that cute as heck, sweet boy makes us laugh throughout each day!!! He LOVES just walking around with a bone in his mouth. He hardly chews on it cuz he is just so content to walk around with it in his mouth! His cute little Rott butt with his nubby tail just a wiggeling away. He walks wonderfully on his leash and I make sure we go for at least one walk a day. Thank you LDDR for making the adoption process an enjoyable experience. Keep doing all that you do for all the poor babies that need loving fur-ever homes. I'd take 10 of them if only i could!!! God Bless you all at LDDR!

Message From: Claire August 13, 2010
My husband and I had been looking for a dog for about 6 months and were becoming frustrated with rescues. (The lack of response, the attitude we got because we had never owned a dog before etc...) After e-mailing LDDR on a whim to see a dog - we were shocked when we got a prompt, friendly response. From the first e-mail to the enjoyable home visit to the excited e-mails I can send April (the foster mom that had the perfect dog for us) we've had nothing but an excellent experience with LDDR. We got so lucky to find such a great rescue and the perfect dog for us. Chance loves all the kids in our neighborhood, he sleeps on our feet, he follows us everywhere with his tail wagging and he brings us joy on a daily basis. We love the LDDR.

Message From: Christy McGregor August 4, 2010
Dear LDDR, thanks so much for saving Rita so that we could provide a loving home for her. She is such a wonderful dog and fits in perfectly with our family. We love her so much. She is so good with the kids and is so much fun. Thank you for writing on Rita's webpage regarding her personality. That's what really caught our interest. I would highly recommend that you do the same for your other adoptees so that people can find the perfect dog to fit their families. We are so appreciative of the dedication that you have to finding homes for these deserving animals. Keep up the great work!

Message From: Erik August 4, 2010
My family adopted Colby from Last Day Dog Rescue and couldn't be happier. They saved Colby an hour before he was going to be put down, and lucky for all of us, we got a great pet. He is everything they said he was in his description on the website and by his foster mom. I highly recommend rescuing a dog from Last Day Dog Rescue. Thank you for our wonderful new family member!

Message From: Marion July 28, 2010
We were looking for a wonderful place to adopt our next family pet and found one at LDDR! Scout(formerly Burnetts) is the perfect dog. She's sweet, gentle, cuddly and everything we could want rolled up into a cute, fuzzy black lab puppy. Thanks for all you do to save these loving creatures!

Message From: Deb July 27, 2010
Your site glows with the love and compassion of good people; I commend your patience and enjoy reading other posts of successful pairings. We have "healed" from a loss last fall, and have applied for Milo... a new retiree for the family!

Message From: Jamie Atkins July 19, 2010
We recently in the past month and a half have adopted 2 wonderful dogs from your rescue, Emily and Nakita. They are both loveys and great dogs. We love them so and spoil them, they bring us joy everyday!!! Thank you!

Message From: Kristen July 17, 2010
I came across your site through adoptapet.com. Your animals are beautiful and all deserve a loving home and family. I filled out an application for Shane and hope that he still is available after attending today's event! I wish the best of luck to all the wonderful animals that have been through things that no animal deserves!

Message From: (Private) July 12, 2010
I just wanted to take a moment to thank-you for everything that you do! It really brings a tear to my eye thinking about all of the animals that are saved and now in loving homes. I just recently adopted Connor and can't thank-you enough for helping to bring him into our family. He is wonderful, loving dog who will never have another worry! THANKS!!

Message From: heather (colunga) and chris bauer July 11, 2010
We adopted Snoppy June 7,2010! He is our baby! He went from 12 lbs to 19! He brings us joy and happiness. Love Chris, Heather and Snoopy Bauer

Message From: marcia walker July 3, 2010
i look at your dogs often. i have a little pug that i love very much. am considering a buddy for her. not sure just thinking. keep up the good work.

Message From: Vanessa June 30, 2010
I think Brody is cute but srry i was looking for a female.I thing Flora is pretty cute

Message From: Lon,Cindy,Amanda June 29, 2010
we talked a a couple of your volenteers at the Royal Oak event and looked through your books. You were such a big help with finding us a dog that i tell everyone about you. We adopted a beautiful dog named COCO. She is a great addition to our family!!!!!!! Thanks for everything espcially COCO.

Message From: ashley June 29, 2010
I absolutely adore woody he looks so sweet and sincere just filled out an app for him I'm praying that we get him I kno he would make our lives so much happier and his life would be happier to :)

Message From: John & Theresa June 26, 2010
After having lost our dog of 9 yrs. due to medical problems we started surfing the web until I came a cross Last Day Dog Rescue. I started looking at all the dogs and found Awgie who my wfe and I have submitted an application to adopt. We are lost with out a dog with having one every year of our 43 year marriage. We are hoping our application is accepted. We love the little guy. :)

Message From: John & Theresa June 26, 2010
My wife and I have always had a dog in our home the 43 years we have been married. After having to put our last down due to blindness (that got so bad we didnt want to continue seeing run into walls, furniture, etc) and treating her for diabetics for the last 7 months. We found Awgie and are hoping that our application to adopt her is accepted

Message From: pamela kelley June 17, 2010
I was looking for a puppy and came across adopt a pet site and fell in love with Amy the jack russel terrier mixed female puppy I filled out an application for her I sure hope I can adopt her :)

Message From: Jaylin June 16, 2010
I just filled out an application for Gretel, hopefully I get her, i fell in love with the pic :)

Message From: Carol June 14, 2010
I love animals, and have been a foster mom and a foster failure. It's so hard to see how people can abuse God's creatures.

Message From: Victoria June 13, 2010
I want to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to every person everywhere who spend their own time, money, efforts, resourses etc. to finding homes for the TOO MANY who need 1. I thank God every day for you! Victoria

Message From: Maddy June 3, 2010
George has been with me for a couple weeks now and he is so sweet! I can't believe I got so lucky to have such a great puppy!

Message From: Matthew May 31, 2010
picked up jonas last night and he is so cute and loves to play with new toys. i just would like to say god bless everyone in the Last Day Dog Rescue family for finding and saveing him. thank you so much!!

Message From: Stacie Heavner May 26, 2010
We had a great experience with Last Day Dog Rescue. We adopted "Vanna" a 9 Month old lab/pointer mix and we could not have asked for a better match for our family. We have 2 children ages 3 and 7 years old. Vanna is a great addition to our family. She loves to play with the kids outside and indoors is very well behaved. She warmed her way into our hearts quickly after the loss of our previous pet and she made the grieving alot easier for myself and the kids. We love her very much. Thanks alot to the foster family and to Last Day Dog Rescue.

Message From: A. M. May 25, 2010
Browsing dogs and I like Snoopy! Going to fill out an app.

Message From: Wrigs Gramma May 21, 2010
Just wanted to say "Thank you" for saving our Wrigley. Hope to hear that he gets a "forever" home some day. He deserves it. Thank you, again.

Message From: (Private) May 17, 2010
My family has fallen in love with Bunny, the boxer-mastiff mix! We currently have a boxer dog, and would love a playmate for her, and a forever friend to love! We filled out an application for her and are hoping/praying that we will be able to take her home!!!

Message From: maiz May 15, 2010
i just think tiny and micro are so cute

Message From: karen May 13, 2010
i just filled out a application for Jellybean and hoping to be approved. we have wanted to get a dog for a while now and feel the time is right and the dog is right.

Message From: Wendy Findysz May 11, 2010
I want to share with your organization some of my thoughts about the pleasant experience that my husband and I had, when adopting our dog Chowder last April in 2009 and have since continued to experience by caring for her. The adoption process of Chowder (formally named Bunny by Last Day) was carried out efficiently. Brenda the Last Day volunteer who placed Chowder with us was friendly and welcomed us into her own home so that we might become aquainted with some of the dogs available for adoption. Brenda appeared to trust our ability to care for a new pet and did not apply uneccessary scrutiny that might deter someone from considering adoption in the first place. Promises were kept and Chowder was spayed and vaccinated as appropriate. Chowder was picked up from her assigned vet very matter of factly. And, our new dog adventure began! Chowder was suspected to be very shy. She was tossed away, out of a moving car with other siblings. So, she suffered some trauma. And, in the beginning she often sat motionless and reserved before anyone who met her. Brenda suspected that she would be a great lap dog for my grandmother who resides in the home with my husband and I. We didn't anticipate a lot of affection or energy from her. She just didn't seem to be that kind of dog. Chowder did take a little bit of time to adjust herself. She required patience with some housetraining issues. She hid herself under beds and chewed things out of fear and nervousness. She growled at my husband for awhile (signs of being afraid of men were apparent). And, like a statue she would sit. Never a sound out of her. Scared eyes staring back at you. But, oh that's not where the story ends. Apparently, Chowder wasn't destined to be a lap dog at all. And, although she's still not a barker (which isn't a bad thing) she uses "bumping" effectively to voice her wants and needs now. Chowder latched on to me more than my Grandma. And to be with me, meant coming out of her shell. I took her through the woods on hikes. Long walks became an everyday part of her life. Sometimes, she's even called on, to be my jogging partner. Chowder had to interact with neighborhood kids while on her walks. And, we didn't stop there. She started coming with me on trips to visit seniors at the Fenton Nursing Center. When it was time for errands to the local recycling lot, I made her my driving companion. After a while, Chowder the Statue Dog was no longer. Instead, the most playful, loving, appreciative, puppylike demeanor took over. Now, she does it all. She sit on my Grandma's lap as a kind gesture to her and not because she's too scared to be on her own. She realized that my husband won't hurt her, and as a first time pet owner he is now getting to experience the natural love of an animal as they enjoy their evening "pet" sessions together. Like so many other peoples' stories appear to go, we took on Chowder as a service to her. We didn't know if she would ever have much life in her, but we were content enough just to know that she wouldn't be euthanzied by the local Animal Shelter. The story's turn came when she started acting as "service" dog to us. You see, her love is mammoth and she is so affectionate now, that there is no way that I can feel that I'm doing something special for her. Instead, she's my gift each and everyday. My grandmother is a recovering stroke patient and I have taken care of her full time for over two years now. I thought Chowder might be comforting to my Grandma. I even accepted that she would be her pet. Instead, Chowder chose to have a most special relationship with me. In fact, without a doubt she is my therapy dog. She makes it possible to get through the hard days of caregiving. Caregivers rarely realize themselves when busied by the demands of a disabled senior. Thank God that Chowder did, and rose to the cause of healing me!

Message From: Kathryn May 3, 2010
Thanks to all for the updates on your adoptive dogs!! I was involved with a lot of these, whether it was through the adoption process, pulling them from pounds, fostering them, or visiting with them at adoption events. Makes me so happy to hear they are doing well, especially my Hickory, Harlow, and Marty! Thanks for letting us be a part of that!!! And to all the awesome fosters and volunteers out there, thanks for all your hard work to make this possible! Best, Kathryn (VP, LDDR)

Message From: Patty May 2, 2010
Our family just e-mailed about two baby lab mixes, we're wishing we get two of them cause we're ready for them (:

Message From: Ellen April 29, 2010
update on our Coco adopted 11/09 (formerly Susie) a beagle-daschund mix. This former puppy mill breeder is really coming out of her shell. She can bark now! She was very ll with severe infections, but now is healthy and very happy. What a love! We are so lucky to have her in our home and our hearts.

Message From: Patt April 26, 2010
I adopted Ziggy back in Jan. and just wanted to let you know he is all settled in! He's actually sleeping with his head in my lap right now!He's still a little crazy, but as I told Lori, his sweetness way outweighs all that! Will forward photos!

Message From: Tami April 24, 2010
I've just put in an application for a lab puppy, well, a couple of them so I'm hoping one will fit with our family. Can't wait to hear from you!

Message From: Greg&Marie April 24, 2010
We adopted Nala 4-18-2010 We want to thank foster mom Teri for loving and getting Nala better. I had to have my lab Sandy put down I was lost, Thanks to your rescue I have a new best freind also I would like to thank Steve&Cindy you guys are great. Greg&Marie

Message From: Sarah April 22, 2010
I adopted Elvis, a beautiful black lab, in January and he's been such a sweet boy. Everyone loves him - in fact, the neighbor kids ask to walk and play with him because he's such a nice dog. I can't imagine why someone would take him to a pound where he'd be put down because he's so sweet and gentle, but I'm glad we found each other!

Message From: gary April 21, 2010
hello great story's i am looking to adopt a dog and would like to foster. laid of from work . just lost my dog from hip cancer .. i feel lost without a dog love my cat but well you know.there like your kid's lol

Message From: Kathy April 19, 2010
I have been a foster mom for LDDR for almost two years. It has been a rewarding and wonderful experience. Sometimes heartbreaking as I find myself having to give up dogs I have grown to love and see as my very own. Anyone looking to be a foster or adopt a dog, pup or even a few cats... Will find that LDDR is a great rescue to involve yourself with. The founders, the board members, the volunteers and the fosters all just plan out love dogs! It certainly shows as you see the progress the dogs make... from scared, underfed, sometimes ill or injured, to healthy and happy forever pets to be.

Message From: Nancy/Happy Hounds Dog Day Care & Boarding April 8, 2010
So glad to hear Harlow is doing so well! We LOVE having the Rescues from LDD stay with us while they are looking for foster homes or adoptive homes! LDD is the BEST and do such good work! right now we have Dottie, Archie, and Shotzie...look them up and stop by to visit them! Nancy Janoch, Owner

Message From: Courtney April 7, 2010
I just wanted to say lvoe the new layout I am a LDDR volunteer

Message From: Mike April 2, 2010
We adopted Hickory, (now named Ares) and he is now part of the family. Still just as lazy when he's not out on a walk lol. Brutus, the miniature pinscher seems to have warmed up to him. I admire what you guys are doing. Keep up the good work!

Message From: dekker45 March 18, 2010
Just sayin' Hi and also that this is one of the most effeciently structured rescue sites that I have seen

Message From: Ed and Claire March 2, 2010
We are with Greyheart Greyhound Rescue and Adoption of Michigan and want to donate to your rescue....you rock!!

Message From: Jodie Andrson February 27, 2010
We adopted Jemma in Nov of 2009. She is a great dog for the family we love her a lot. We enjoy the fun she brings to this house. We hope to have her for years to come.

Message From: Jan Kirby January 12, 2010
We adopted Rosie in September 2009. She is such a wonderful dog! I can't even imagine why someone would have "thrown her away". We have recently passed testing for her to be a therapy dog in the local nursing homes and hospitals. I am so glad she came into our lives so she can touch other lives with her calm and loving demeanor. Thank you for saving her!

Message From: Merrie Corbett January 9, 2010
The new Web site looks wonderful. So easy to get the information on each animal. You do such a great job, good luck to all of you in 2010!

Message From: Barbara January 7, 2010
We adopted Hopper, now Mandy, last August. She is a total sweetheart and a joy to have. Thank you.

Message From: Maria Riggi January 3, 2010
My family adopted Max (BamBam) about two years ago from Last Day Dog Rescue and he is an amazing part of our family and the rescue center is doing such a good thing giving cats and dogs another chance of being loved!

Message From: Melissa Marino December 26, 2009
I adopted Otto (formerly "Joey") in early August. He is such a sweet boy, very loving and loves to kiss everyone :) Thanks for rescuing him so that he could then be with me !