Vinnie

We love Vinnie! He is such a good boy. I walk him twice a day, and sometimes in the middle of the day on a weekend. He needs it, because he has a lot of pent up energy! He still grabs his leash, but once he realizes that he will have to walk himself, he gives it up. He's just eager to get out! Vinnie is definitely potty trained. He has never made a mess in the house. And he leaves things in the house alone. But he does let us know when he must have attention. You know what I mean. He gets up and wraps his paws around you. He is a little mouthy, but in a playful way. Vinnie is a joy to have with us. I'll send more pictures later!

Scooter



This is Scooter, we adopted her from you in 2000. She is such a loving girl! She is now 13 years old & still going strong!! Thanks for all you do!!!

Stella

We adopted Stella (formerly Ruthie) just a month ago.  We were a little concerned that since she had been at CARE so long she might take a long time to get used to us and our exuberant Boston, Charlotte.  However, Stella liked Charlotte from the start and puts up with quite a bit before she calls a halt with a growl.  We hope that Charlotte soon learns that when the growling starts she is to back off. So far she thinks it is a signal to get even more excited and has had several scratches on her nose.  Stella is not a lap cat yet, but we have hopes. She prefers to be in the same room with us and lets us pet her for longer and longer periods of time. Stella has a good sense of time, and lets us know when she expects us to go to bed so she can curl up at our feet.  Then she purrs us up in the morning for breakfast.

-Dale & Lynn Clements

Marbles

Little Marbles is the greatest adoption anyone could have asked for! Everyone he meets is his friend and he looooves the attention! After the rescue, Mom and Dad made him his own "Colonial" style dog house that even includes a mailbox for treats! He is the perfect tag-along companion as well as a great napping buddy! He has affectionately been dubbed the "Bed Pig" as he roots and burrows under his covers to find the perfect spot. His big puppy heart and silly Chiweenie face not only make him the baby of the house, but has made Marbles the love of his "mommy and daddy's" lives!

Turbo

I adopted Trevor, a young schnauzer mix at an adoption event you held at Walmart about the second weekend in December, 2010... I was only in town for the day, and your volunteer was so kind and helpful and we were able to complete the process and I was able to bring Trevor home to Kansas City that day. 
Anyway, I wanted to let you know how great he's doing.  His name was changed to Turbo and believe me, IT FITS!  My husband and kids have all completely fallen in love with him.  He plays all the time with our miniature schnauzer, Chloe, and our cats.  I have to believe that destiny took a hand in matching Turbo with our family.  He has stolen all our hearts and there isn't a day goes by that he doesn't do something that cracks us all up.  It was very easy to house train him and he loves to learn new tricks.  He is still all puppy and we've suffered a few shoe casualties, but it goes with the territory.
I want to thank you all for the wonderful job you do and will be going on your website to make a donation to your organization to do what I can to help you continue your good work.  I am attaching a picture of him so he can say "hi". 

Thanks again, Bev Knoll

Otto

Just wanted to drop you a note.. Otto is loving his new home and we are loving him! He saw his vet for the first time yesterday and did well. He is already starting to fetch a ball and is starting to catch on to house training......he's extremely smart and lovable and we are so glad we walked into the shelter "just to pet the dogs " LOL. You guys are great. Love what you're doing. Keep up the good work. Update: Just wanted to say hi and let you know Otto is great! He had to go to his vet for one more parvo shot (just recommended since he's seen a lot of it in our area) and he had a great check-up. He is over 8 pounds now, and one ear constantly stands up while the other one flops over ..It's adorable! He is a lovable little ball of energy! -Heather Porter

Bentley

Bentley enjoying the sunshine! Thank you so much for the opportunity to meet and fall in love with this handsome guy!  

-Madeline V.

Dinky

Dinky continues to thrive and is the most loving little guy! I am so blessed to have found him! Being an older dog, he is content to lay on my lap as much as possible, or he will go to one of his 2 beds, one in my room and one in the living room. A funny story I want to share: We are not sure exactly where he had lived in the past or where he came from, but I do know that they had a doorbell in their house because if he hears a doorbell on tv, he jumps up and runs towards the door!! I don't have one! Its really cute. He does like his outdoor time and walks too. We bond very well together, we are both getting older and enjoy one another! I wouldn't take a million dollars for all the joy I have had with him this past 15 months! The grandkids love him and he them too!! We are a happy family! Thank you for all you do for these animals!  

-Betty Hammans, Indiana (*note Dinky's Colts jersey)

 

Tucker

Just wanted to drop a note about our recent adoption of Tucker from the CARE center.  The adoption was so easy and Niki was super nice and efficient with the whole process.  Attached is a picture from Christmas of our niece, Ali, and Tucker.  She fell in love with him (as did most of our family).  We only had him a week at that point but he was a perfect gentleman and it was as if he was the family dog for years. What a joy he has brought to our lives!  He is happy and healthy in his “forever” home.

Thanks again,
Joanne and Scott Adams

Elwood

Hi, I want to tell you how happy I am with the dog I adopted from the C.A.R.E. shelter this past April - Elwood, a Shar Pei mix.   He is a wonderful dog!  He and my Chocolate Lab, Polly, have become inseparable friends.   Elwood is keeping Polly (4 years) very active, which has helped her lose some pounds, which has greatly helped with her hip dysplasia.  Polly is acting like a puppy again with Elwood!   I'm so grateful he came to live with us....he is a joy.

-Kathy  Coe

Sophie

When I first met Sophie she had just arrived at the C.A.R.E adoption center. She was quietly sitting in her cage on her hind legs with her head tilted to one side. Her black and white coat was still like a big fur ball, but it was her ears that really stole my heart. They were about twice the size as the rest of her head! As a person growing up with big ears myself, I knew we would be a perfect match. Sophie seemed very mild mannered and I decided to adopt her that same day.
Well, the mild mannered part last about two days until she realized she was now the big kitten on campus, the only kitten. Her true colors finally came out and she now uses my home as her own Formula One racetrack. She goes crazy for feather toys and has completely ripped apart her cloth house. But hey, it's alright with me because it keeps her away from my leather furniture.
I've got to say, adopting Sophie is one of the best decisions I've ever made, and I thank C.A.R.E for letting me meet this rambunctious little friend.