Success Stories

Dear Potter League,

Four months ag

o we adopted our love Hubba from you. He had been previously adopted and had a rough time before we found him at the Potter League. He is beyond happy in his new home and is a VERY good boy! He is a very cuddly little man and loves to be with us. He has adjusted well to his new home and loves sleeping in the sun. We wanted to let you know how he was doing and thank you for all your help in finding us our new best friend! We love him with all our hearts! Best wishes and Woofs from Hubba!

Love,

Maria,Scott & Hubba

Dear friends,
After having had to put down our wonderful 14 year old yellow lab, Chili, last summer, it was hard to think of "replacing" him with another dog. Of course, no dog will ever replace him. But we felt that when enough time had passed we would want another dog in our lives. As a volunteer,I often can get a "first peek" at some of the dogs that are sheltered there. One look at Olive and I could not resist. And so I felt I could not pass up the opportunity as I felt that she would be the right fit. And what a wonderful addition she has turned out to be. Not only is she a beautiful dog, but she is affectionate, eager to please, quick to learn and a real joy to have. Although we were told she must be about two years old, she has all of the earmarks of "puppiness." She is playful, rambunctious and a real "character." Our vet now thinks she is about one. Again, no one could replace Chili, but she is a real joy! Marilyn & Olive.

Hi Potter League:
We adopted Cocoa from the Potter League on February 11, 2001, at the age of 3 years old. She is now 11 1/2 years old! Time flies when you're having fun. We were told at the time that she was mix of English Foxhound and Pointer. She is the sweetest, most lovable dog. We just love her. Her name was Daisy when we first met.
We renamed her Cocoa and she is living happily ever after. We just wanted to say that you are a terrific organization, so keep up the good work. Knute and Marianne

Hi!
Just wanted to send you a couple of pictures of America's new best friends. Miss Kiki and my Mom are now an inseparable pair. They eat together, sit together, walk together, sleep together - I think it has gotten to the point that if Mom has to go somewhere that Kiki can't go she'll simply not go herself. Kiki really is a very, very special little dog! She has made my Mom so happy and I can't thank you enough for her! She has not taken the place of the little Yorkie Mom lost - no dog can do that. She has, however, created her own place in Mom's heart and life and has become her new and very special companion. She must be a great little dog - Even the resident cat likes her!!
Thank you, again!Richard Wilber

Hello Dear People,
My husband John and I adopted Muffin 3 weeks ago today. We already had Ollie, a 12 y/o shy, anxious male. We wanted to give a kitty a home but we were very concerned about Ollie.
The Potter League staff was very helpful at giving us insight into the personalities of the available kitties. Muffin is assertive but not aggressive. She got right into Ollie's space but not too close. There have been virtually no confrontations and they eat side-by-side. Not exactly curling up on the same cushion yet!
Muffin is terrific and the most vocal cat we've ever had. As you can see from the attached, she's settled in nicely. Thank you for all of us!

Hi Potter League friends, what to say about Abby !!! (aka Ruby) Abby was a stray from Georgia. She and her brother came up here as a transfer. She was 8 months old, and she is a Leonberger mix. I adopted her last May and she is now almost 2. Abby has been the best dog----very gentle, friendly, easy to train and loves her 2 cat "brothers". She loves to play and gets along with every dog she has met----just plays with them. Abby has made it easier for me to "get over" losing Jess. She is my constant companion--my shadow ! I saw her face and "fell in love"---kind of like the Monkees song--"then I saw her face---now I'm a believer--I couldn't leave her if I tried !!!!!" ( I sing that to her !!) Of course I have always been a believer that shelter animals are the best pets ever !! And I love mutts !!!! She came home with me the day I saw her face !! As a formality I had John come to the shelter to see her----but I knew she was coming home with us ! Abby is in her forever home. Lisa, John Clancy, Gunther and Abby

POSTCARD FROM SARGE! Life is Good!!

Hi,I want to thank you for Buffy.She is everything to me.I wanted you to know she is the best .She is very happy here. She was a stray.She is not any more i love her day and night.I want you to know about this happy ending.She makes my day complete.She sleeps next to me every night.I cant sleep with out her.She is next to me now snoring.She loves her big yard.She rolls around in the grass and is so happy here.She choose me to be her daddy and i am so blessed thank you all.I always tell people to go to the potter league to get a pet.Keep doing what you do you are angels. Thankyou Lee and Buffy

Big Boy Meets His Match! Here he is relaxing after a day of fun with his buddies!

Hi Joyce...attached(I hope) is a pic and thank you to all of
you for bringing Quigley and Ray and I together..:-) Nancee Beidler-Torns

Hello All,
Just thought I’d update you on Horton’s progress. We followed the new cat introduction process and after just 5 days, all three of our Potter adoptees are getting along famously. Horton is quite the character and fits in very well with our other family members, Cato (formerly Jai Alai) and Gracie (formerly Bally). I’ve attached a picture, Cato is on top, Gracie in the middle and Horton (now known as Dougal - pronounced like “Doogle”) is on the bottom of the kitty condo. Dougal had his vet checkup on Saturday and all is well. Thanks again for the 3 greatest cats in the world! We might be a little biased. Lori & Rick Ferreira

Toby Loves his New Home!

Dear Potter League,
My boyfriend and I adopted Sakura (Japanese for “cherry blossom”) one week ago. You knew her as Mila – a 3 year old medium-hair black and brown tiger mix. I am writing to let you know that we couldn’t be happier! Sakura adjusted to living with us literally within the first day of being there! She is a total lap-cat and will curl up on the couch with us for hours on end, then follow us to bed and sleep with us. She purrs constantly, even when no one is petting her and she is the most well behaved and affectionate cat I have ever met. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect addition to our family! Included are a few pictures of Sakura in her new home :)
Best wishes,
Sarah, Eric, and Sakura

Hi all,

Here are some pictures of Nola and Lemon just hanging out. Things are just ducky with the two of them. Nola is an old soul in a puppy's body----she's very special.

Quacks,

Laura, Corinne,

Lemon and Nola

Hi there!
I adopted Bailey from you a few months ago and he is loving his forever home! When I saw a contest in the Cape Cod Times for Prized Pets, I couldnt resist putting Bailey in the contest. If he wants anyone to vote... its his friends at Potter League! Go to http://ccmg.upickem.net/engine/Welcome.aspx?contestid=4727 and search Bailey and the see the Bailey in the snow! HOW CUTE!!!! Thanks again for everything-- win or lose in this contest... BAILEY IS A PRIZED PET!
-Whitney and Bailey

Hello, I just wanted to send along a picture of Athena in her favorite spot...on the couch! She loves to curl up there when she's waiting for Fred to get home. I promised Ray that I would send him a picture of Athena in her new home, and I apologize for taking this long to do so! I hope everything is going well, maybe we'll bring Athena by sometime to check out your new addition! Take care, we can't thank you enough for placing Athena in our lives, she's the best! We're so blessed to have her! Thanks again, Crystal, Fred and Athena

Hello,We adopted our dog from you a year ago this past September. We love him just to death and he has been a wonderful addition to our home. My husband and I who adopted Tucker when we were just dating just got married in January and one of the photos before the wedding of me and him really shows what a part of our lives he has become. I thought I would share it with you.

Dear Potter friends,
Max and Mittens are doing great (see attached photo). I am still feeding them Science Diet, and Max's little allergy/coughing thing that he had going on is all cleared up. Mittens, the shy one, is steadily coming out of her shell and loves watching the birds outside :)

Thank you for checking on us!

Crystal, Max and Mittens

Ms. Davies ...I got your note asking for feedback on our recent adoption. I'm sorry we missed the phone call. So far, the experience adopting Spot, now called Hobbes, has been great. He has settled in very well and except for an accident or two he is doing great. He and our six year old Labrador have become good friends as we had hoped. I think he is happy in his new home.
With respect to the adoption process, all went well; you can be very proud of the Potter League. I can see nowhere that things could be improved. I had been following the available dogs on the web site for several months and had come in to meet a couple of them. Once we met Spot/Hobbes and decided we were ready to adopt, the folks at the Potter League helped us to spend some time with him and introduce him to our Lab. The business end of the adoption also went very smoothly. Again, I see no way the experience could have been better. We have taken advantage of the Saturday training sessions twice so far and all has gone well there also. Thanks for everything. ... Steve (and Spot/Hobbes)

Hello, all of my friends at the Potter League!

I'm writing to say thank you for taking such wonderful care of me during the months I was at the shelter. I am settling quite well into my new home with Kristin and Sara Lombardi. Sara is 5 and thinks that I'm "her" cat... ha ha ha... but I do tolerate her quite well. I even lay still while she snuggles my belly with her face. Imagine that!

In my new home I have a great big southern facing picture window to sit in all day long. Kristin hung a bird feeder on the tree outside the window so I can watch my feathered friends. She thinks in my past home someone must have always shooed me off the furniture because I always jump when she comes near, but she has made it clear that where ever I choose to lay is fine with her. So, I'm doing quite well. Thanks again for all your tender loving care. I wouldn't be here without you. Mary -I thought I would drop a note to say Thank you....

Dear Potter League:

We adopted Kodi (you knew him as Eddie), the ENORMOUS 120pound german shepherd at the beginning of the summer. Since bringing him home, he has blossomed into an unbelievable member of the family. I've never met a dog that is as affectionate as he is - he's quite happy to be used as a pillow for the entire night. Even though we've only had him for 5 months....it feels like we've had him forever, and he's loving every minute of his pampered life. And we're enjoying him just as much.

Attached is a photo...Kira on the left is our other dog we've had since a pup...and big Kodi.

Regards,

Christina

Dear Potter League Staff: Jan, 2008
I want to thank you so very much for everything you do for all of the beautiful animals that are brought in each day. My husband and I were fortunate enough to have adopted Kingston (his name was Jethro) in February of 2007. Kingston was brought in with littermates from Tennessee that had been abandoned at a dump. He was very malnourished, sick and scared. The Potter League staff diligently cared for Kingston and his littermates until it was possible for them to be adopted. He is now 75 lbs (and growing) with endless energy and the most loving personality. Kingston brings us so much happiness and we love him more than we could have ever imagined. We are purchasing our first home this February and are considering a playmate for Kingston sometime after, so I am sure that you will see us soon!
Sincerely,
Floyd & Katie C.

Dear Staff, January 2008
Thank you for inquiring as to how my recent guinea pig adoption is going. He is a great lap pig, but unfortunately does not get along with my other cavies. After many attempts at socialization, I found it necessary to house him alone. However, every evening there is a sort of "social hour" at the communal fence area where he interacts with my 3 other guinea pigs. I have enclosed a picture. I am very happy with him! I would, however like to have my name removed from the guinea pig adoption list as I am at my limit now with 4! Perhaps I will add my name again in a few years as they are great fun!

Thank you,
Kathleen S. and the piggies: Clancy, Seamus, Luciano and El Nino

Dear Potter League, Jan, 2008
I adopted Moggie about a year ago. I was looking for a mouser cat that would prefer to be outside and need little interaction. A friend of mine told me about Moogie. She said he was a rather difficult cat to place because people could not develop any type of bond with him. Biting, hissing and scratching seemed to be common for him and after having been returned multiple times his family choices were getting slim. I immediately felt this cat needed me.

After only a few months, Moogie was happily moved in, longed to be pet and talked to. During this past year together, Moogie has not only taken care of the mouse problem but also enjoys cuddling in peoples laps - he even crys loudly when he is not getting enough attention. He has been a great addition to our household and I thank the Potter League for not giving up on a kitty that seemed to be such a difficult fit at the time. He truly is a loved treasure here at our house.
Thank you and keep up the wonderful work you all do!
Jennifer B.

Dear Potter Staff,
I adopted Buddy from your shelter last July and we have been quite a happy pair! I can't even express how much I adore him and it's hard to imagine what life was like before him! He has become very close to Abby (a Siberian Husky who is also a member of the 'family'). The two of them keep each other company during the day, play at the park together and even snuggle at night. Buddy and I enjoy going for walks and jogs- Even thought he is about 10 years old, he is pretty spry for an old guy! He is also the best cuddler on the face of the planet and will curl up in your lap (even though he's about 45 lbs. haha) and watch TV with you for hours. I love it! Everyone who has met him adores him. I wanted to thank you guys for all that you do at the Potter League. Because of you, people like me and dogs like Buddy have found each other.
Kelly B.

I adopted Sadie (a black lab mix) last March. I could tell she was scared and maybe a little depressed about leaving her past home. She didn't like to get pet, rarely wagged her tail, hated her crate, wouldn't eat and to be honest wasn't that house broken for a 1 yr old. Over time things improved greatly. I would walk her for miles each day, sometimes jogging\sprinting to go visit my parent's dog who was less than one at the time, but a lab\shepherd mix of about the same size. Then they would romp for a few hours. She's really smart, maybe the smartest dog I've ever been around. She loves to sprint and do deke\fake out moves with her aforementioned play friend "Teyah". We both would like to thank you for the service your provided. When I walk and she prances besides me, I can't help but think of the first days when I adopted her and the help you folks provided.
Regards, Ken M.

Hi, Pearl. Just thought we'd give you an idea of how Poppy's adjusting in our home. As you can see, she's a perfect fit! We're so glad we took your advice and patiently waited for the perfect pet for our family - it was worth it! It's as if Poppy were custom designed for us.
Thanks again for all your help!
Tom, Karyn, Molly, Avery (and Kirby!) W.

Over the years we have adopted our cats from the Potter League. A few years ago, a tiger kitten we named, Baxter. Last November, a youngster named Romeo, which we renamed, Bear.Last May, Bear slipped outside while the door had been adjar late at night. Being all black, we never realized he slipped out, til the next morning when Baxter seemed very odd, running around the house yeowling. One Sunday, my husband spots him. He runs off after he ate the Tuna. Late afternoon. My neighbor calls to tell us she sees him. People must think I am crazy. I go down armed with Tuna, not sure how I will try to catch him. I see his feet and am positive it is our lost black cat named Bear. I spent one and a half hours feeding him, getting within arms reach, but as soon as I stretched out my arm, he backs off. Always meowing. My husband went down that night after I gave up and tried. The cat now knows who was feeding him Tuna. He is curious, but still too afraid. We got a hav-a-hart trap - set it up the next morning. Sure enough, he shows up about the same time. Surprise - he was caught. The cat flipped when my husband picked up the cage, flailing paws and spitting. We let him ride it out in our garage, plenty of places to hide. Brought him to the vet a few days later. Reintroduced him to Baxter last night - and I think he remembers or at least realizes we mean no harm. He is purring non-stop and eating as if its his last meal. Baxter is tollerating the new arrival - and they seem like all will be just fine.
Regards, P.R.