Letters from Home
Previous AFH adopters write these stories. They tell the stories of joy, sorrow, surprise, and – most of all – love that their new family members have brought to their lives.
If you would like to submit your own Letter from Home, please reach out to us via our Contact Us page or send an email to info@aforeverhome.org.
Cuddle Bug
Hello it’s been a long time since we have spoken. My husband just asked me tonight when we got cuddle bug thought I’d enjoy sending you a picture of her. She’s getting old and all gray but very energized still and has become my husband’s dog. What a change since she did not like men.
Hope you’re doing well take care.
Dana
Ally (Franny)
I wanted to shoot a quick email to you all. We adopted Ally (formerly Franny) from you all 16 years ago this April… She will be 16 this april, still walks, still sees, and is still going…I’ve attached a few pictures taken tonight. My wife and I were just dating back then and have been together the entire time. She has had a great life and things have gone really well for us so we have had a lot of resources to take care of her. If she has a sore shoulder she gets an xray, if stiff joints she gets treatment, she’s been on higher end dog food her entire life and we have spared no expense taking care of her.
Cooper
We adopted our pup, Cooper (previously, Mini-Coop), through AFH back in 2019 and he has changed our lives. We couldn’t be more thankful. Best, Katherine
Moe (Happy) – Golden at Heart!
I adopted Moe in Aug 2012. He is now 11 yrs old and is such a good and happy dog. I was told he was a terrier mix, but I had my suspicions that if there was any terrier it was a very small piece. Since I have had him, everyone wants to know what is his makeup. Most people see lab. So I just had his DNA done, and surprise, surprise, as you can see he is almost 1/2 golden retriever. He is also golden in his heart. Because he is so calm and loves people, Moe is certified through Fairfax County Dept on Aging as a therapy dog. We volunteer through Pets On Wheels and have visited assisted living communities for the last 8 yrs, excluding the Covid years. His favorite activity is to cuddle for hours. I just wanted to give you an update on such a wonderful dog you rescued and I adopted.
Bella and New Sister Roxy
Bella went to her new home yesterday and they sent me this picture this morning . This is Bella and her new sister Roxy
Ponyo and Pinto
Our two amazing trouble makers Ponyo and Pinto that we adopted through you!
Trevor – First Ever!
Dear AFH: Another update from Trevor aka Baxter adopted in 2014. Trevor is a versatile boy. Most recently he earned the distinction of being the very first dog worldwide to earn the International Dog Parkour Association’s Gap Jump Level 1 Dog Parkour Specialist title (PKD-GJ). We are so excited and are steadily working on the next level to see how far we can go. Anyone interested in checking out this exciting sport can go to their website dogparkour.org and read up on it. There is also a very helpful group on Facebook “Dog Parkour Training,” which encourages handlers to help each other, reviewing each other’s videos, and answering questions from newer members. Thank you all for allowing us to share.
Diana Hong and Trevor
Our New Family Member Skylar
Hi Patti,
Just wanted to update you on our new family member, Skylar…You’ll be comforted to know that Skylar has quickly worked her way into our hearts. She is the sweetest pup ever and so bright and responsive. She is friendly and affectionate with all, including the guys working on our deck this week! Of course you know all this already. Thank you for your care and concern for all your fosters but especially Skylar! I’m sending several pics of her and our family and would be happy to send them or post them to A Forever Home or wherever you suggest. Please take care of yourself. Sending healing thoughts,
Sue & Ted
Roscoe (Jackson) Awesome Dog!
Thanks for the invite. We may stop by. Roscoe (aka Jackson 2018) …He wishes his rescuers all the best. He is an awesome dog and we couldn’t have chose any better.
Forever Tails – August 2022
We just published our August 2022 newsletter. In this issue we are happy to begin celebrating our 20th year in existence. Happy Birthday AFH! We also highlight the Davis Team for their Happy Hour fundraiser, Mary B. who was the big winner of the 50/50 Raffle, and volunteers Stephanie Osmani and the wonderful Owens Family. Also, don’t forget to check out Luke the Rescue pup by Dr. Simi, our In Memory page, Mama D and Gomez, and read about why dogs tilt their heads when we speak to them.
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