Just wanted to give you all a quick update on Ms Cassie. She is doing great and has fit in with me and my daughter well. Such a joy to have her in put household. She has gained weight and is 12 lbs. Goes to work w mom everyday and has some friends to play with there.

Hello SPCA Team

I wanted to drop a note to thank everyone for their help during our adoption of Dodge. He has settled in so well and is a great addition to our family.  Whatever time and attention you were able to give him really paid off. 

Good evening. My family adopted Juliet (Jewels) three weeks ago today. I just wanted to update you all and thank you again for caring for her and sharing her story on Facebook…which is what got her to us. She is really coming out of her shell! She is so sweet and has A LOT of energy. We are walking about 5 miles a day! She is adapting very well to life with our family and we are having a lot of fun. We still have quite a bit of work to do to help her manage her fear/anxiety of people (other than us…it didn’t take her any time at all to warm up to our family members), crates, and being left alone. But we will be patient with her. She is worth it!

Our vet has guessed her dominant breed is greyhound. We are doing a DNA test (and would be happy to share the results if anyone is interested). She is definitely a unique blend of whatever she is. We are just curious and do not really care about the breed…because regardless, she’s 100% Easterling!

I’ve attached some pictures of our girl.

Greetings Augusta Regional SPCA Family,

I just wanted to give an update on my darling Buttercup, aka Butt Butt the Nut, who I adopted from Augusta Regional this past September. 

Buttercup is my first dog and I love her to pieces. When we first brought Buttercup home I could tell that she was anxious, she never wanted to be left alone, was very unsure about my fiancé or unfamiliar people, and was not potty trained. Over the past seven months I have seen her come out of her shell, explore the world and make herself at home. 

Buttercup was actually prey easy to potty train once we found a good schedule for her and took her out consistently, in fact we never even made it through the package of pee pads that I brought home when I adopted her! She definitely still has some separation anxiety/isolation anxiety, but she does well going to doggy daycare at Valley Vetrinary Hospital while I am at work. The staff there really love her and she seems happy to go every morning. I think that she just likes knowing that there are people near by and it’s helping her to socialize with a larger group of people. 

Buttercup is still a little nervous around new people, but I have noticed that if people ignore her for awhile then she can just get to know them at her own pace. With dogs she does best around docile male dogs, which thankfully describes my moms dog Po. They enjoy taking walks together and playing when Po is up for it, though I think Buttercup is happy that she doesn’t have to share me with any other dogs at home. 

When I first adopted her I remember being told that Buttercup never really played with toys, but I am happy to report that she is a very happy, silly, playful little girl! In particular she loves soft squeaky toys that she can tear apart, chase, and shake with gusto. I also discovered her fondness for little squeaky balls that she will chase for as long as I throw them. She has done well in our town house, but I am really looking forward to moving somewhere with a bigger yard where she can run and chase balls to her hearts content. 

The first month was challenging as I adjusted my schedule and worked with her to help her feel safe and secure in her new home, but she has been worth every second. I love full body wiggles when she sees me at the end of the day, or how excited she is to jump on the bed and wake us up in the morning. The Butt gives the best kisses and cuddles and warms my heart so dearly.