Scarlet

Hi Harriett!

I just wanted to give you an update on Scarlet. She is doing really well and, to all of my friends and family, she is lovingly known as my "shadow." Scar is extremely loyal and wants nothing more than to just be near me at all times. She has become a big fan of the beach here in North Carolina, and we walk together about two hours every day. You should advertise dog adoption as a guaranteed weight-loss plan because I've already shed more than 10lbs just from walking her! Scarlet has even learned how to do sit, down, stay, drop-it and "come" - which has been a small miracle (I'm sure you remember her energy level). I love this little dog more than anything in the world, and I can't thank you enough for the guidance that you provided me when I was going through the adoption. Scarlet and I are approaching our one-year anniversary, and I can't seem to remember what life was like before her. You and Ruffus Rescue do amazing work, and I wish you all the very best! I hope all of your doggies get adopted on Christmas Eve, so that all of the Ruffus Rescue people can relax! 

Jennifer and Scarlet

P.S. I've attached some photos of her. What a character!

Rose

Hi Harriett! Hope you're well. I just wanted to wish you a happy Thanksgiving and let you know we are all still so thankful that Rose is in our lives. She's just so special and couldn't be more a part of the family - it's odd to think of a time before she was around!

She's happy and healthy - on mild hormone therapy to stop some bladder incontinence which has been working completely for several months now and otherwise she's just perfect!!!

So thank you again for what you do. Have a wonderful holiday season and good luck with everything!

Julia Burke
and Rose and Buddy

Nona

Hi Harriett, 

Just a quick note to say hi. Nona (previously Mona/Mocha) is doing very well! It was a year in August since we adopted her, and she's a definite part of the family. Don't let the serious face fool you – she's waiting for a treat. Hope all is well. 

Autumn

Need we say more? 

Harry

Harriett,

We are celebrating one year with Harry and wanted to celebrate our good fortune by a $100 donation to Ruffus Rescue.  We used paypal and hope you received our gift today.

Over this year, Harry has come out of shell and is quite happy and playful.  He talks and wiggles when we come everyday.  We thank you for bringing Harry to us and for your commitment to helping so many dogs, like Harry, find loving homes because of you.   

With best wishes, Brooks and Jane

    

Callie (Penny Lane)

Hi Harriett!  

I just wanted to let you know what a joy Penny is in our home.  She is doing very well and we just adore her!  Thank you so much for all you do and please thank Brad for us as well for taking such good care of her.  All the best to you and the team at Ruffus! 

Laura

Captain

Hi Harriett,

I adpoted my dog Brooklyn (now named Captain) from you about a year ago and I just wanted to email you to tell you how appreciative I am for the work that you do. Captain is the love of my life and I can't imagine my life without her now! She lives in a very happy home. She is so affectionate and although she has a ton of energy, she always shows that she is eager to please! She is truly a great dog. So, thank you so much because without you we wouldn't have one another! 

Chelsea Hagan

Lucy

I ran across your photo album of adoptions and posted a comment on Lucy... I thought I'd share an album of pictures with you. She is so smart and loving and we are so happy to have her in our family! 

Thanks for all you guys do!
Sarah MacDonald

Zoe

Harriett: 

I just want to thank you again for rescuing this wonderful dog.  She has been a true joy and gift to me.  Please thank her foster Mom for me, too.  The work that you do saves wonderful lives.  She is doing great and adapting well.  She makes friends everywhere we go.  Has a growing fan club. She is so well behaved.  Thank you again

Linda Young

Benny

Hi Harriett,

We adopted our dog Benny (aka Manny) a couple of years ago from Ruffus Rescue. There is no way you could remember us, but we want to thank you again for saving Benny. He is the best dog ever (even though he gets in the trash and sometimes pees on the coffee table, but hey, no one is perfect.) Below is a picture of Benny with our son Drew. Benny is the only dog I have ever met that insists on a high thread count and cool pillow in order to go to sleep.

Thanks again.

The Hurst Family

Steve, Lara, Drew, Lila, and Benny.

Arthur

Hi Harriett!

I just wanted to touch base with you and let you know how Arthur is doing. I have attached some pictures that show you just how comfortable he is here! Can you say *spoiled* !

He thinks he is the king of the house!  All of the animals are getting more used to each other every day. My son worked a double shift yesterday, so he was extremely tired when he left the house this morning. Arthur was not in his crate when I got home. He had been asleep on my bed when my son left and he didn't even think of crating him. He was a VERY good boy!

He is also getting more used to the backyard and going out either by himself or with the other dog. I am so happy that I came across his picture. He is everything I wanted in a new dog, and reminds me so much of my Charlie dog that I had. 

Holly

Sandy

Hi Harriett,

We adopted Spice (Sandy is her new name) last Easter (we were from Dacula – I attached the picture you took when we adopted her).  In January of this year we were transferred with our jobs to Gainesville, FL.  Sandy was so good in the 5 hour car ride and she loves her new house because it has a fenced in yard and she can run like a crazy dog.  She also loves Boots, our cat, they play all the time and they are in cahoots together when it’s time for treats, if one doesn’t remind us, the other one does.  Oh and did I mention she is spoiled – as you can see from the picture of her laying on our bed - but she is loved very much.

Take care and keep up the great work of finding good homes for these sweet pets.

Rose

Annie (Josie)

Thank you for everything!  You all were so great to work with! Here's a picture of Annie (Josie)!

 

Gracie

Good Morning,

Gracie rules the house with an iron hand in a velvet glove, as all terriers do as I’ve come to find out since she took up residence under my roof, LOL. What a character but what a mama’s girl. When I’m home, a closed door between us at any moment breaks her heart, silly goose. She’s very happy; she loves walks, dingo bones, chasing bugs in the backyard, barking at passersby over the fence, playing with and scolding her brother dogs (she’s VERY good at that). But her specialty is lying around being extremely cute and cuddly. Here is a picture of her too for you to enjoy. Have a great day.

Olivia

Kipper

Hi Harriett,

I hope this message finds you well. I just wanted to give you a quick update on Kipper, the Australian Shepherd/Border Collie/Golden mix I adopted from you 4 years ago. He is doing GREAT and just turned 8 years old this Friday, April 13. He is a beautiful boy and much loved family member. My mother especially adores him and looks forward always to seeing him when she visits. Just thought you should know that he is doing well and living it up in the same home with the same mom who’s completely devoted to him – me! I’ve attached a current birthday picture of him to enjoy as I’m sure you get so many of these notes it helps to put a furry face to the name. (4 years ago he was called “Nemo” and was turned in to a rural shelter and a certain death sentence, if not for you, by his so-called family for scratching one of their boys through his shirt.) So you can see anew how the work you do makes such a difference.

Best regards, Olivia

Marvin (Angel)

Harriett,

Attached is a photo of Marvin (Angel) and me. Sorry for the delay. He and I are doing great. Thanks for getting us together.

Joseph Price

Ringo

Hi Harriett,

I thought you might enjoy these recent photos of Ringo. I can’t tell you how much we love this little dog! We recently discovered that he enjoys the water. As you can imagine, he is one of the most spoiled dogs in Georgia.

We hope all is well with you. I want to let you know how much we appreciate all that you do. Whenever you feel discouraged, please keep these photos in mind. Your rescue of dear Ringo has brought such joy to our lives.

Maybe we will see you sometime in the near future.

God Bless,

Mary Mroczkowski

Chip & Kirby

Henry (Barney)

I had to send you a pic of Henry ( Barney the beagle) with his big brother Cooper. He LOVES his brother. He is doing awesome and has come so far. He is such a sweet boy! Thank you again for everything.

Beth

Blue

Dear Harriett:

I realized that tomorrow I will have had my dear baby Blue for 6 months! I want to thank you for taking such good care of him at Ruffus Rescue and let you know that he is a very happy and loved little boy! We have had many adventures together -- running in the park, meeting lots of friends, driving to Pennsylvania for Christmas (and meeting his Uncle Harry, the springer spaniel) -- and I can't imagine how I lived without him. So thank you for what you do. I attached some pictures for you.

Very best wishes,

Jamie

Rose

Harriett,

Rose has met my parent's dogs and all went well! She's fine on walks and saying hello to other dogs -- we had fun with a 12-week-old St. Bernard puppy this morning! She's quite happy, as am I. Thanks for following up!

Julia

Peanut

Harriett,

Not sure if you remember me, but you helped us adopt a boxer mix about a year ago that we called Peanut. I am happy to say that Peanut is doing great and an integral part of our family. Peanut being a typical boxer loves to be busy and has a ton of energy. I have attached a photo of Peanut from the day we brought her home and one from Christmas... A little difference!
Thank you,
John Clohessy

Bruno

Hi Harriett,

Here are the pictures of Shea and Bruno that you asked for. Thank you so much - he's great!

Courtney