Percy

Percy (a.k.a. "Zev") was an owner-surrender to us at a young age. While he was timid with other dogs in his foster home, we saw that he yearned for special attention from a loving human. It didn't take long for that human to show up -- Annette. Here's the adoption announcement about Percy/Zev: Zev went home with Annette in grand style. He was wearing his new coat, rhinestone collar, rhinestone hair clip and curled up in his new doggie carrying case. Very chic. He sat in Annette's lap as we chatted and seemed to be very happy with her. I think he is going to be a very spoiled dog and will love every minute of it!

Sunny

Sunny came to us from the Brooklyn CACC. Our first impression of him was a "Tonka Truck" with the most beautiful face, as you can see. We also knew that Sunny was an "alpha" boy who needed an experienced owner. Mary in Manhattan discovered MMR through a CACC event and wondered if our Sunny might be a terrific compliment to her Scrappy, a Maltese boy she rescued from Colorado. Very soon a match was made -- Sunny, Scrappy and Mary are all so happy together.

Pumpkin

This dear boy is another stray the Brooklyn CACC asked us to take on. They received this little, older guy -- emaciated, sickly and shy. He was taken in by a new foster who never expected to fall in love... but she did... Jan and Rob, along with their Maltese girl, Sophie, saw the wonder of a special boy who came to them near the end of October. And so he was named "Pumpkin". After some needed vet care, and even more needed love and attention, this little Pumpkin has shown his dear self more and more each day. Jan, Rob and Sophie have made Pumpkin a permanent part of their family.

Peaches

Peaches is an "almost Maltese" who we took in from the Brooklyn CACC. They asked us to care for and place this special girl. Although she could be "testy" in a new situation (and can you blame her with all the changes?), once Peaches knew she could trust, she settled in to get love and give love. Peaches is now experiencing both with Lauri. Here's a note from Lauri after a few weeks with Peaches: "Peaches has the run of the apartment and really seems at home here. She sleeps with me every night now. More and more, she likes to play with her toys and play with me and romp around the apartment. I think she's really beginning to come out of her shell. My favorite time is when I walk in the door from work; Peaches' two-legged jumping-up-and-down greeting is the best part of everyday now!"

Monk

Monk is a joy -- a wee one who loves to held and cuddled. He came to us from the CACC in bad shape (as the shelter often gets in). But a little bit of TLC was all this "senior" guy needed. He loves all, including humans, cats and dogs of all sizes. He is home today in upper Manhattan in a home that includes all of the above. We're delighted to have met dear Monk.

 

Mitzi

This vivacious little girl, about 6 years old, was an owner-surrender from a family with "no time". We took in a girl who looked more like a tiny Sheepdog than a Maltese, but a bath and grooming took care of that. Mitzi is fun, funny and incredible... She is doing well in her new home with Keri, along with "brother" Keyser and "rescue-sister" Genny. Mitzi, you heart-stealer, you...

 

Earnie

Ernie came to us as an owner-surrender from the CACC, the animal control shelter in NYC. He was a mere bag of bones with such horrendous teeth. Even so, his loving, gentle self was evident immediately. The infection in his mouth was so acute, though, it took some time for his tremendous personality to completely shine through. Here's a note from his new Mom in Manhattan (another MMR foster turned adopter): "Ernie is such a joy. He loves everyone he meets. All the dogs on the block (giant and small) come over to him and he doesn't bark at all. He is a real sweetheart!"

Crashy

Crashy, while a beguiling, beautiful boy, was a placement challenge. He is about 10 years old and HATED competing with other dogs for his human's affections. His prior family loved him, but had "babied" him so much that when human babies entered the home, it became a problem. But we knew Crashy was special, and not just because of his pretty face -- we admired his spirit. Thankfully, Luigia thought so too, so Crashy -- our personality plus, willful little guy -- found his perfect home with Luigia in Hazlett, NJ. He is now so confident that he is loved and home forever, he is a frequent visitor to Luigia's elementary school classroom. Confidence, safety and lots of love are sometimes all it takes. Congratulations to Luigia & Crash!