Tanner has melded seamlessly into the family. (Adopted in 2023)
He had a shih tzu playmate...about half his size, and that cutie could back him into the corner! 

He enjoyed his first motor home vacation for ten days over the 4th of July
He really loves riding in the golf cart with the wind in his face.
See his new life jacket for his maiden voyage on the paddle board.  

Some things haven't changed.  I am only his best friend when Jim isn't around.  Or when I have food.  He will eat anything!  Jim saves him the last row of corn on the cob....he loves it.   He still adores Jim.  Goes everywhere with him.  

He hasn't been out of state yet, but we are headed to the Smokies for 6 weeks in October in the motor home.  Out west next year, so he'll get to pee in a lot of states! 

It was about 6 months after losing our dog Honey when my friend, Trish Todd, sent me a picture of a little male dog at C.A.R.E. I wasn't sure about getting another dog after the heartache of losing Honey and definitely wasn't sure about have a male dog since I had only ever had female dogs. But his goofy face prompted me to go check him out, and it was one of the best decisions I have had made!

October 29, 2020, I got the call that we could adopt him and I was in tears right in the middle of the potato chip aisle at Publix. I headed down to Ruskin and loaded him into the car. He was smiling the whole time. When we got home, he plopped on the couch and was home!

He has been the best dog we have ever had. He loves to cuddle, watching squirrels and crows in the back yard, walks and riding in the car. He has never met a stranger, so he's not the best guard dog. LOL. He's a lazy boy, but the minute you ask if he wants to go for a walk or ride, he jumps up and runs to the door. He's very regimented and likes a regular routine, including letting us know when he thinks it's time to go to bed! 

He's so loving and gentle. All our neighbors and family love him so much. When we take him to the park, people always comment on how cute and sweet he is. We are so grateful to Trish and to C.A.R.E. for finding our Baby Petey.

Christine and Jamie Cooley

We adopted Toby on March 1st.  His name was Teco at the shelter. Did well in the car, ate well, played nice with Chuck, did great with company, and slept with us in bed all night with no accidents!! Today he visited the dog park and played with all the dogs and also slept next to his new brother Chuck for the first time. He even went on a two mile walk today and lots of short walks. It's been a great weekend!!

Lolly Butz

This is Lucy formally known as Suzy. We adopted her last summer 2023! It’s been an adventure having Lucy in our family as she loves her walks and chewing (on furniture). She insists she working on it! She also loves to be loved and to give love and can’t get close enough to you which is why we deal with the chewing! She also loves to play with her sister Daisy when Daisy feels like it. Lucy has been a great addition to our family we couldn’t imagine life without her. Thank you C.A.R.E.

Kim Levering

This is Daisy we adopted her in 2020. She was such a wonderful addition to our family of 5 after losing our last dog of 14+years. Daisy is a very timid dog. She loves to lie under or on top of our bed depending on the noise level in and outside the house. She does love people and comes out when new people come! She loves her treats and her new sister Lucy. We also got from C.A.R.E.
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Kim Levering

Hello everyone at CARE,

Firstly, I would like to ‘thank you’ for taking such good care of me during my stay and finding me my ‘forever home’, I love my new family.

I am settling-in well, I have new beds, lots of new toys, new clothes for the cold mornings and more love than I could ever have imagined.

I did have a rough night last night, it is going to take me a bit of time to get used to my crate for nights and when mommy and daddy are away (I cried most of the night). Luckily they saved me in the morning and all was well.

I have had several little walks and love my surroundings.

Can you please tell Miss Gloria that I have my first visit with Dr. Heaton at Ruskin Animal Clinic on Tues, Feb 27.

As you can tell from the attached photo, I love snuggling with my new daddy.

I know my new home is going to be fantastic.

Thank you again for the wonderful love and care that all of you gave to me during my stay.

I big cuddle and lots of kisses,
Milo ​

When Zoro plays with his toy's he shakes his head, and flips them across the room. If you encourage him to "go go go" he will show off and run full throttle around the room.

In the evening he loves to coddle, and sleeps all night. He brings so much joy to the house.
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Adopter – Art 

​Duchess Silver Moonbeam (formerly Taz) has settled nicely onto her home. It only took her 3 days to become best friends with her new housemates Princess Fancy Feet and Chairman Meow.

​Sebastian (formally Squirt) is living his best life. He has brought us so much joy! He loves playing with toys, cuddling, and hanging out outside to watch squirrels.