I received these photos in the past 24 hours of three of our adoptees on the West Coast. Jennifer M., who along with her husband Paul adopted Ella from us a couple of months ago, sent me that photo of their beautiful girl lounging on the couch. This is a once-shy dog who clearly has no inhibitions now whatsoever!
Next is Charlie, who had come to us as a blind Beagle from Georgia and whose vision we were able to restore through surgery. Julie S. and her husband Richard from Olympia, Washington, adopted Charlie from us just over a year ago:
The only thing wrong with that photo is you can't hear how loud he was snoring!
Finally, here's three-legged Molly, who was adopted this past August by Tia and Karl M. in Spokane, Washington:
There seems to be a distinct pattern to these images. It's making me sleepy looking at them.
It shows that they are well loved - and that they came from a happy place to their ever-after home...
Posted by: Sara | January 09, 2011 at 05:03 PM
When you see photos like this you just KNOW that Steve and Alayne are doing the right thing..
I can't get over the transformation in our sweet Ella.. what a girl!
Posted by: Maree In NZ | January 07, 2011 at 10:37 PM
Wonderful photos of animals that know they are completely safe, belly up for all the world to see.
Posted by: Bruce Small | January 06, 2011 at 08:23 PM
Colleen, congratulations on the new kitty!! I am glad you adopted a shelter kitty, they are the best. I hope you and Andre' share many many wonderful years together. I am happy for you and I am sure Erin kitty is too. Anne
Posted by: Anne | January 06, 2011 at 01:12 PM
I just read Pauls comment...I hadnt realized that Gabe & Ella had kids in the house too!! How great for them. It really shows how far Ella has come to sleep belly up in a house full of people. Great job of trust building in her. Ella & Gabe sure lucked out, BIG time
Posted by: Anne | January 06, 2011 at 09:19 AM
Simply adorable!!
Posted by: Tricia Taylor | January 06, 2011 at 12:42 AM
I love these pics! So wonderful to see these happy babies loving the luxury of their furever homes!
Welcome back, hope your holidays were wonderful for you all & the fur kids!
I adopted a new kitty from our local shelter. His name is Andre'! He is a black & white tux kitty. I liked his name cuz it was perfect because he looks like he is wearing a tux & is slowly becoming the head maitre d in his new home. He is about 7 months old & it's just been wonderful having a new fur kid to snuggle & play with.
Posted by: Colleen & Andre' | January 05, 2011 at 11:59 PM
Great way to start the new year! The one distinct pattern I see~ Total Contentment! Sure does warm the heart,
Posted by: Doe George- Indiana | January 05, 2011 at 07:44 PM
Too cute!!
Posted by: Lynda | January 05, 2011 at 02:50 PM
GREAT way to start the 2011 Blog year!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | January 05, 2011 at 02:14 PM
Ella's picture warms my heart to no end. What a wonderful first post for their bright New Year's. The other two are darling photos as well. "All is bright, all is calm..."
Happy New Year everyone! God bless.
Posted by: Lisa K. from CA | January 05, 2011 at 01:22 PM
Utterly Adorable -so safe and happy - Happy New Year all!
Posted by: Angela | January 05, 2011 at 11:53 AM
How fun it is to see such happy dogs and cats!
Posted by: Dawn | January 05, 2011 at 11:25 AM
Love the photos! Didn't Ella's new parents also adopt Gabe? How is he doing?
Posted by: Claudia | January 05, 2011 at 11:20 AM
I respectfully comment that Ella is a lady!!! LOL.
Posted by: Mauro Salles | January 05, 2011 at 10:29 AM
Remembering the blogs about Ella and how shy she was and seeing her now you can tell she's happy and at home. (and very spoiled!) That's a wonderful photo. and it was good to see Charlie. I often reread his story from the link you have on your home page - it's so uplifting and heartwarming. Thanks for the nice photos.
Posted by: Barbara Ribinski | January 05, 2011 at 10:15 AM
WOULDN'T IT BE GREAT TO BE SO AT PEACE IN THIS WORLD. I WISH I COULD SLEEP LIKE THAT! THANKS FOR THE PIC'S & TO ALL WHO ADOPTED THEM.
Posted by: FELICIA | January 05, 2011 at 10:10 AM
Happy New Year!!! I was so worried when we didn't hear from you on Monday. Those little darlings just have to learn to relax!
Posted by: Kathleen Rivard | January 05, 2011 at 09:51 AM
Great Photos!! Wish I had one of Timmy sleeping like Ella cuz he does the samething!! Will have to try and get some of him and Levi for that matter.
Hope everyone had a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year.
Posted by: Laura, Levi & Timmy | January 05, 2011 at 09:41 AM
When that photo of Ella popped up I almost spit coffee all over my keyboard. That's so funny! I do love the follow up photos from adoptees.
We adopted a senior, formerly abused/neglected dog and I keep his foster mom up to date on his life. I feel it's the least I can do for all of the time, effort, and compassion she gave to rescue him and get him ready for a forever home. I'm so glad the people you've sent pets home with feel the same way. You are, after all, still a part of their lives.
Posted by: Lynne Parker | January 05, 2011 at 09:20 AM
Thank you Molly, Charlie and Ella for wishing us a peaceful New Year !!
All the best to you and your families.
Posted by: Chloe | January 05, 2011 at 09:09 AM
Oh, Updates on "pur" critters! I love hearing the Happily Ever After stories. With pictures, even better. All 3 look SO content and dont show a care in the world...the way it should be. Thanks: Jennifer & Paul, Julie & Richard and Tia & Karl. For the updates and for giving such good homes to the best pets in the world.
Posted by: Anne | January 05, 2011 at 08:51 AM
Happy New Year What great pictures to start the year. If it wasn't for u two and the love and trust u show all ur animals Ella wouldn't be so happy, as well as all the others. Great job.
Posted by: gayle | January 05, 2011 at 08:43 AM
Nice to see pics of previous residents in their new homes. They're all adorable but Charlie is the BEST! What can I say, you just can't beat a sleeping beagle.
Posted by: Cathy Silvestro | January 05, 2011 at 07:12 AM
You can certainly see that they are totally content in their wonderful forever homes, that's for sure. It's great to see the updates!
Hope you all had a wonderful New Year!
Posted by: Ann | January 05, 2011 at 04:43 AM
I believe the "distinct pattern" in these photos is love: love that makes Ella, Charlie & Molly feel utterly safe and comfortable, allowing them to sleep peacefully, without a care in the world.:-)
Thank you so much to Jennifer, Paul, Julie, Richard, Tia and Karl for giving these furbabies such loving homes!
P.S.: Looking at a picture of Ella (who looks so much alike our Camilla, whom we lost last August) warms and breaks my heart at the same time...
Posted by: Carla Polastro-Nigro | January 05, 2011 at 04:29 AM
You should feel so proud! These little guys would never had the chance to get a forever home let alone achieve their full potential. Imagine how confident they must feel and how trusting and loved. They look supremely relaxed and they'd never have had that chance without you two and RDR. Job well done. Thank you!!
Posted by: Miranda Brooks | January 05, 2011 at 02:04 AM
What a gorgeous way to start the year! May they keep inspiring us to relax into yawns, naps and cozy times... :)
Posted by: Jessica, NL | January 05, 2011 at 01:23 AM
I am SO glad you're back online and blogging! Whew. And too adorable - especially Ella...when you know all she's gone through in the past. To see her happily sacked out on her very own couch...makes me smile with joy. THANK YOU.
Posted by: Alisa | January 05, 2011 at 01:18 AM
Ellas photo was taken after I had not seen her for a bit, and went looking for her. I headed upstairs, and there she was!! She was snoring to, but the wrestling around to get my phone out of my pocket prompted her to open her eyes and give me this look like, "Hey Dad, what's going on?? I'm just kicking back in the loft if you need me!!" I think our two legged kids are rubbing off!!!
Paul and Jenny
Posted by: Paul McRoberts | January 05, 2011 at 12:34 AM
Great shots! Glad to hear from you again. Was a bit worried about the storms and how they may have affected your area. Happy New year, and now I'm going to take a nap...................
Posted by: Linda | January 04, 2011 at 09:47 PM
Really cute! Especially Ella. It looks like they have put in a hard day playing.
Phyllis
Posted by: Phyllis Snow | January 04, 2011 at 09:28 PM
Splendid photos! It's so good to see RDR alumni lounging and relaxing in their new homes. To the lucky folks who adopted these cuties, thanks for the pictures - - they're a perfect start to the new year!
Posted by: Moon Rani | January 04, 2011 at 08:53 PM
Ella, how far you've come!
So glad to see everyone getting the best out of life.
I've been watching the temps in Ovando vs. Lancaster. You made the right move. ;-)
(Please bring back the sans serif font!)
Posted by: Janet in Cambridge | January 04, 2011 at 07:44 PM
What sweethearts. They look absolutely contented. Great job finding each of them the perfect
home.
Posted by: Ev | January 04, 2011 at 06:37 PM
Awwww, it's a good feeling to know the kids each have wonderful, wonderful homes. No stress in their little bodies. We should all learn from them.... yawn.... time for a little nap myself.
Posted by: penny | January 04, 2011 at 06:32 PM