One Step Closer Animal Rescue (O.S.C.A.R.)

Happy Tails

O.S.C.A.R. Dogs & Cats in their New Homes!

We are always happy to receive photos of adopted O.S.C.A.R. dogs and cats.

Seeing these pets with their new loving families is exactly why we do what we do.

Thank you for sharing.

O.S.C.A.R. is happy to receive photos and stories of pets adopted through our rescue.
ENJOY these "Happy Tails"!

If you would like to share your photos, please send an email to OSCARRescue@yahoo.com with the photos attached. New photos will be added to the top of the Happy Tails album. Names of dogs and cats will be included. Family first and last names will not be listed.

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October 2021:
Pierce

Hi OSCAR, Alum Pierce here...

Today was my birthday and I turned 10. I have been part of Carol and John's family for 8 whole years. Wow where did that time go.

I still love living in Florida and I spent my days going inside and outside. I have made many other doggy friends here although I really prefer humans to other doggos.

One of my favorite friends is OSCAR alum Finn. He spends winters down here and we love when we are treated to a boat ride.

Hope you are all doing well!

Paws up,
Pierce

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June 2021: Jersey
(Breckenridge)

"Good evening, Today is Jersey's 3rd birthday! He has grown into a big boy. He is a joy and we love him so much! Thank you for all you do!"

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February 2021: Dillon

"Dillon is doing amazing. He has learned an array of tricks (beg, tall, jump, rest, come) and is working on playing dead. He's been a great addition to our family. Mostly he spends his days by my side no matter what I am up to. Thank you."

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December 2020: Berkeley

"Thank you again for such a great puppy. Berkeley definately made himself right at home with us. We adore him."

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December 2020: Colby

"Hi! Wanted to send you a pic of Colby. We kept his name. He was part of the cheese litter and we adopted him in early October. He's doing great. We love him so much and he gets along great with big brother Chase. He didn't get much bigger yet, but here he is on our walk this morning."

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December 2020: Pumpkin
(Cheerios)

"Just a couple of photos of Pumpkin loving her fur-ever home."

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December 2020: Loki

"Merry Christmas OSCAR!

Just wishing you guys a happy holiday and a thank you for all your hard work! This is Loki's 5th Christmas, and every year he gets more and more handsome. He's loving life living in the country, this year we explored more, mommy was home more to play with him. We learned to love camping and sitting next to the fire pit and watching sunsets from our new backyard. He also made new doggie friends! 2020 was a great year....even if everyone else doesn't think so. Here's to 2021!"

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December 2020: Grace
(Alyssa)

"Hi! Just wanted to send you Grace's 1st birthday picture. She is awesome! Thank you again!"

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December 2020: Burrito

"Happy Holidays! Today is 11 years that Burrito came to me. As you remember he had a horrible past of abuse. I have been so lucky to gave him with me. He has been loved and well taken care of and in return as brought me pure love and joy. I've had adopted many dogs over the years but Burrito has such a special place in my heart due to his humble beginnings. I can't imagine watching TV without him on my lap.

Anyway, just wanted to thank you for giving us 11 great years.

P.S. Taco is very well too. He and Burrito are best buddies."

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December 2020: Ariel
(Aria)

"We changed her name to Ariel. See attached pictures fro her first weekend with us! Thank you again."

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December 2020: Stella

"Another year of doggy Joy!! Merry christmas!!"

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December 2020: Sammy

"Sammy will be with us in his Forever Home 2 years this month - he is the sweetest most lovable dog on earth & he and his brother Charlie are inseparable - we are so happy to have him our lives!"

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December 2020: Ellie
(Aria)

"Good morning, OSCAR - I hope this email finds you all well. Wanted to send you a quick pup-date on Ellie. She is nearly 5 months now, and a growing 40 pounds. She was gaining 3 pounds a week! Ellie LOVES to watch tv/movies (Disney in particular) and chase anything that rolls. She knows how to sit and wait for permission with her food, and cannot wait to go outside and play after breakfast and lunch. She does not have a favorite toy, seeking out each one when she wants it from her toy basket. She will search the house if it was out and cannot find it with the other toys. While Ellie loves all of her doggy treats, she gets really excited when Chewy delivers her sweet potato steak fries, but would never say no to one of the pumpkin ones either."

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December 2020: Honey
(Venus)

"Hi Friends! We brought Honey home yesterday morning. She's content and comfortable."

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December 2020: Logan
(Niko)

"I can't believe it's already been a year...

A year ago my now husband and I took a chance on a rescue named Niko (now Logan). To be honest, I wasn't 100% sure about getting a second dog, even though it was my idea. My husband fell in love with him instantly. So we decided to give him a home.

It has been a crazy year, but Logan has been a constant love and affection in our lives. He completed our little family and has brought us joy every single day. I can't imagine life without him!

Happy Gotcha Day Logan! A big thank you to OSCAR for saving this wonderful dog and giving him a second chance! We are forever grateful!"

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December 2020: Willow
(Linda)

"We absolutely love her !! We did rename her Willow. She comes everywhere with us. She travels so well. Merry Christmas !! Thank you for saving her life !!"

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December 2020: Sydnee
(Molly)

"Thank you again for meeting with us last night .. so far she seems happy! We are so enjoying Sydnee .. her little mouth reminded us of Sid from the ice age movies (lol) .. she's a good girl .. and we love her .. sending more pictures .."

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November 2020: Buddy
(Sting)

"I just want you to know how happy you have made our family. Buddy is such a sweet boy. Love him to death."

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November 2020: Nikki

"This week is our 1 year adoptiversary with Nikki. Just wanted to let you know how well she is doing. She has gained weight and she is very happy. Everyone loves her & thinks she is sweet. Thank you for letting us adopt her."

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November 2020: Sawyer

"Hello to everyone at Oscar! Just dropping in to say it's been 2 weeks since we brought our Sawyer home, and it's like he's always been here! We love him tremendously and are so happy he found his fur ever home with us! Thank you for taking such good care of him, and bringing him into our lives."

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November 2020: Jethro
(Aussie)

"Jethro, was Aussie. Thank you for helping us find him. I hope Gunner finds a home soon."

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November 2020: Jax
(Casper)

"So we decided on a name for Casper....he is now known as Jax and he has settled in surprisingly well for his first night! Here's some pics. Thanks for making this happen!!!"

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November 2020: Petey
(Tiger)
This sweet little dog is a special needs tripod.
Special thanks to this family who opened their hearts and home to him!

"Hi OSCAR,

Little Petey is doing so great in his furever home. He loves playing with his puppy sister and big brother and loves to snuggle. He had his first vet checkup and passed with flying colors! He also won over the vet and nurses who wanted to keep him! He has such a great personality and he is a total sweetheart. He’s definitely stolen our hearts. Thank you!!"

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November 2020: Violet
(Jade)

"Hi OSCAR!

It has been almost two months since we rescued Jade. We changed her name to Violet. She is such a sweet pup, loves to cuddle and wants to be around us all the time. We say all the time how lucky we are to have rescued such a sweet girl! She has settled in nicely, loves playing in the yard, and is starting to get protective of her family.

Thank you so much for matching us!"

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November 2020: Stewie

"We picked up Stewie last Friday and he has made himself right at home! Apple wasn't too sure about him, but they've been playing more now and she lets him in her bed with her. That's a big step! He is such a sweetie."

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November 2020: Apollo
(Dasher)

"Here are some updated pics of Apollo. He is a big boy and full of energy."

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November 2020: Balto

"Thank you so much!!! He''s warming up very nicely! My one cat is investigating him and he's been good, so I think they will get along perfectly! Here are some photos!"

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November 2020: Diego

"Diego is opening up and seems to be getting comfortable here with his new pup and family. He seems to like a den area so we just got him this cave/bed and he's really liking it."

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November 2020: Rocky
(Charlie Daniels)

"Rocky is getting on well in his new home. He's a ball of energy and loves playing and picking out new toys at the store. His favorite activity is going to the park and running around. He's the most funny, loving and playful boy. Thank you OSCAR for completing our family!!"

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November 2020: Another Rocky

"We love our Rocky, such a sweet puppy!"

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November 2020: Louis Vuitton
(Cirrus)

"Hi, Just a quick update! Cirrus, who is now named Louis Vuitton has settled in well! Happy, healthy, spoiled and loves the couch, bed and all people! He's especially bonded to his big sis Penelope! Just wanted to thank you all for all you do to bring these shelter pets to loving homes! Hope all is well!"

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September 2020: Jackson

"Jackson, settling in...
Loves people and shoes!"

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September 2020: Zeus
(Desi)

"Hi! Just wanted to give you an update and let you know Zeus is doing great! He and Drax have become the best brothers! He's so loving! Thank you again for bringing him into our lives!"

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September 2020: Tank
(Carlton)

"Just wanted to send some pictures of Tank. He is getting bigger by the minute. We love him to pieces!"

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September 2020: Hooch

"Hooch is settling in nicely after his first night home with us. He really is such a sweet boy. Thank you for all you do for shelter animals. "

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September 2020: Mia
(Melody)

"Hi. Mia is doing great! She & Daisy are getting along really well. Here are some pics."

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September 2020: McGee

"I rescued McGee on June 13th from your facility and have been enjoying her since. I want to thank you all. Your kindness and efforts in rescuing dogs has brought so much joy into my life. I cannot imagine a world without McGee and it is because of Oscar Rescue. Thank you all again for your kindness and efforts."

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September 2020: Cooper

"Just wanted to tell you that Cooper is adapting excellent to his new home. He is getting the hang of using the dog door we have, although he doesn't use it unless we are in the yard. He hasn't used it by himself yet. He loves his new bed and couch at times. We love having him, and thank you for letting us adopt."

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September 2020: Hank
(Walnut)

"Hello, I just wanted to check in and let you know that Hank is doing great. What a wonderful addition to our family. He is adjusting well to living here, and keeps us in stitches with his antics. He loves every single person he meets, and has a fan club of neighborhood children who scream his name when they spot him. It's actually quite funny!

I am attaching a few pictures of our Hank. Thank you so much for rescuing him, and for allowing us to adopt him."

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September 2020: Roo
(Dixie)

"It's been about 4 months since I adopted Roo and I could not be happier. She loves to go on walks and play with all of her toys (and take long naps in bed after)! She is a happy, loving, and fearless girl who has brought so much joy to me and my family."

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Seember 2020: Mason

"Just a hello:
A year ago 9/11/2019 I adopted a Chihuahua mix named Mason. He was very shy at first, but he is my sweetie pie now. I will always be thankful to God for steering me to OSCAR Rescue. This little boy is my best friend. I took him to school and he doesn't bark at cars or other dogs now. He is a gentleman. Thank you again. You do a great job. Love my boy!"

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September 2020: Abby
(Donna)

"Good afternoon, I adopted Abby several weeks ago. She is the sweetest girl and has settled in wonderfully. She is so good! Thanks so much."

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August 2020: Maisy
(Tippy)

"Hi. I wanted to share with you some updated pictures of Maisy and let you know that she is very happy and healthy!"

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August 2020: Vito
(Felipe)

"Hi OSCAR, It is hard to believe we are coming on having Vito for five months it feels like he has been a part of our family forever. We cannot thank you all enough for making him a part of our family! Thank you for all you do!"

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August 2020: Mia
(Maren)

"Hi everyone at OSCAR! It's Mia's 3 year Adoptaversary! From hikes in the woods and trips to the beach, to lazy days cuddling in bed, this dog is my best friend. Thank you for bringing her into my life. I say that I saved her, but in reality she saved me. Couldn't imagine my life without her."

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August 2020: Dezzy

"Hi OSCAR,

We want to share pictures of Dezzy with you and all the volunteers at OSCAR. She is doing great! She began trusting us very quickly and has bonded equally with all of us. Her tail is constantly wagging and she gives us lots of kisses. Her personality is wonderful, calm and loving! Her routine was immediate and she is completely housebroken. She is even "guarding" the home by barking at people walking their dogs or strolling by our house.

She is a great doggie and wonderful companion! We couldn't have hoped for a better pet. Dezzy is the best!"

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August 2020: Zuko

"Hi everyone! Zuko has adjusted wonderfully! He loves the couch, pillows, his lakeside walks - & he's a great co-captain! He is truly the perfect addition to our little family. We couldn't love him more!"

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August 2020: Buddy
(Ridge)

"Buddy is celebrating his first gotcha day today! When we first met him, he was very shy, timid and only 4 months old. We fell in love and he is the best dog ever! So sweet and silly. He is the best addition to our family and we are so grateful! Thank you."

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August 2020: Hershie
(Herschel)

"Hi! We adopted Hershie in October 2019. He is doing great. Loves his sisters - his 2 doggie sisters and 3 human ones!"

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August 2020: Willow
(Perky)

"Hello, tomorrow is our one year adopt-iversary of Willow. As you can see, she is right at home. She has completed our family and loves her two sisters, Rey and Carly (both adopted from OSCAR, Rey in 2016 and Carly in 2017). Thank you for all you do for our furry friends!"

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August 2020: Benny
(Fenton)

"BENNY is been a pleasure ... he has brought much joy to our lives.. today he tried kyaking and did great!! Thank you for all that you do to find homes for all the dogs and cats."

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July 2020: Squirt
(Kitty)

"We ended up changing her name to Squirt."

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July 2020: Maverick
(Dan)

"Hi OSCAR! I just wanted to let you know that 'dan' is settling in just fine! I decided to name him Maverick and he has a fancy new name tag! He picked out lots of new toys and we even visited a winery today!"

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July 2020: Sirius
(Snickers)

"Hello, I wanted to give you an update about our dog Sirius. We adopted him at the end of September 2019 and it has been the best adventure since then! He has been such a blessing during our time working from home. He gets along great with our cat. Now that the weather has been getting warmer, we have been going out on hikes and seeing how he likes the water (still unsure about it).

We recently celebrated his first birthday. Attached are some photos! Thank you so much for matching us up with him. I can't imagine our lives without him!"

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July 2020: Buddy
(Dash)

"Just wanted to show Buddy is enjoying his new forever home.. thanks soo much "

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July 2020: Acadia
(Buttermilk)

"Hi OSCAR,

We are celebrating Acadia's first gotcha day today! She has grown into such a beautiful dog and I could not be more happy with the dog she has turned out to be. She is the best hiking buddy and loves to be outside. She is so well behaved and loves to travel and meet new people. She has a love for all things toy wise but since day one, nothing can compare to a good ole stick! She has been the best addition ever and I can't thank you enough for all that you do!

Thank you."

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July 2020: Donna

"She is a sweetheart. She had a fun time exploring the yard and slept like a baby all night. Right now she is sitting on my lap as I look through my email. Here are some pics!! She is soooo good and listens so well. Someone must have trained her."

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July 2020: Dixie

"Hi, just an update on Dixie she is doing very well. She is a such a lovable sweetheart. She has made herself very comfortable in her new home."

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July 2020: Lukas
(Steve)

"Lukas just wanted to say Hi to everyone and let you know that he is doing great and is having a fun summer! He is our Handsome and Happy Boy! Thank you OSCAR and much love to you all!"

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July 2020: Sadie Grace

"Dear Oscar,

Almost two years ago, I adopted Sadie Grace. She was skin and bones and she was so afraid of everything. When I saw her I instantly fell in love. I just wanted to thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to give this beautiful girl a loving home. She is the sweetest, most loving dog I have ever come across. It was a journey at first. She was so skittish, afraid of literally anything in sight. She needed to gain weight. I would do it all over again for this girl. Thank you a million times."

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July 2020: Sam
(Higgins)

"This Saturday July 11th is a year we adopted Sam. He is the best thing that happened to our family. He's our sweet boy and gets along with everyone. He loves playing with his sister Zoey and all his puppy friends."

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July 2020: Chance
(Dillion)

"Chance is having a great summer! We love him so much. He is perfect!
Enjoy the summer! "

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July 2020: Brutus

"Hi. Brutus is doing great! He warmed up to us real quick!! Here's some pictures."

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June 2020: Pinot
(Neci)

"Hi OSCAR, Pinot is settling in amazingly, she's so smart and loving! She loves the yard and our walks (especially with all the sticks she can choose between to carry around)! We went to the vet and hired a trainer.

We love her so much and are so thankful for OSCAR bringing us together! "

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July 2020: Brittany

"Hello - It's been a VERY long time, but I just have to share some "happy tails".

We adopted this beautiful, amazing, sweet, wonderful beagle/springer spaniel mix from OSCAR nearly ten years ago. She has been and continues to be a gem, and I cannot let another day go by without sharing our story and a few of her pictures with you. I have hundreds and hundreds of pictures I could share, but I chose just a few. The one with my three children is from 8-9 years ago and my children are now 19, 17, and 11.

When we first adopted Brittany my boys chose to keep her name because they did not want her to have to get used to another name, as she was approx. 1-2 years old. We had a Great Dane before Brittany, so I knew the importance of training, using positive reinforcement to nurture and grow a happy and well behaved dog. So she was not the easiest dog at first, but...

What a joy she has been for my family. She has shared special moments, holidays, vacations, day trips, long walks, hikes, etc. with us. She has the best, most easy going, and gentle nature and personality I've ever experienced in a dog. She has been a gift for my children as they've grown, and for me, as simply petting her can ease some of my most anxious or stressful thoughts and circumstances. Her unconditional love has been a blessing.

Fast forward to now, and we are still enjoying every minute with her, and the love continues to grow even though I never though I could love her more than I have. She is an older girl now, approximately 11-12 years young. She is still the best girl, still sweet and loving, gets along with all people and animals - and not just "gets along" - she's so affectionate, outgoing, and good natured. She's still going strong and very healthy. She checked out in perfect health at her annual checkup on June 1st.

She has been and continues to be a blessing. I want to share this with you because it is a very "happy tail" that's been going on a long time and still going strong. THANK YOU for the important work you do, THANK YOU for helping the innocent and helpless, and THANK YOU for Brittany. We love her so dearly, and she is a gem and she is our perfect and beloved dog. THANK YOU!"

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June 2020: Liberty
(Blair)

"Liberty loves her new home and the water - thank you "

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July 2020: Chocolate

"We adopted Chocolate a few years back and think the work you are doing is amazing. I attached her picture taken at a bed and breakfast last year enjoying all the attention she can get. She is the perfect traveler and hiker."

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June 2020: Adelade & Bingo

"Thank you so much for your help. We are soooooo glad we adopted her.
Adelade on beige bed & Oscar dog Bingo on Blue bed - Foster Failure"

FYI... 'Foster Failure' is when someone fosters a pet, falls in love and adopts him/her!)

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July 2020: Romeo

"We can't get him off his new bed!!! Lol. Dog is doing excellent. Loves his new home and his bed as you can see. Not very happy with the bath but he needed one. Haha. All around he is the perfect dog. Thank u for blessing us with our southern gentleman."

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June 2020: Rocky
(Gandolf)

"Hi, I hope you and your family and all the helpers at OSCAR have a healthy and happy 4th of July! Happy birthday America!"

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July 2020: Luke
(Oxford)

"Hi OSCAR. It is now our 2 week anniversary and puppy is doing very well - we have named him Luke - and our Daisy has accepted him - Thanks for your help!"

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June 2020: Sadie
(Otto)

"Morning OSCAR,

We adopted Sadie last Thursday. You asked us to send photos and an update. So here goes. She is adjusting nicely and we are all falling in love with her sweet nature. Took her to vet last night and he was happy for all of us. Thank you for making this pet adoption happen."

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July 2020: Dillon

"Hi OSCAR,

Things are going very well and Dillon is doing great. He is very attached to all of us and is now very comfortable here. We walk in the early morning and after it cools down at night. He is definitely improving on the leash and most of the time walking nicely without pulling. During the day he stays next to me while I work. We play on and off throughout the day. He really enjoys our games. He sits and waits nicely before getting the ok to eat or to go outside. He is a very fast learner. We all think he is an excellent dog and are loving having him around.

Hope you are all doing well!"

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June 2020: Pepper
Java

"Hi OSCAR-

Wanted to give you a quick update on Java, with some pics.

So, three days in and it's as if she has always been part of our family. A few things about her:

We've named her Pepper - she answers to it already She is VERY smart
We think she must have had some training before
She sits, lies down, gives both paws, and answers with a play bark when we ask, "What's your name?"
She is a GREAT watchdog. She is sweet and playful with us, and has an adorable raspy play bark she uses when we are having fun. But, as soon as she sees the need to protect us or ward off danger, her deep bark comes out. It makes her seem twice as big!
She perches on the couch where she can look out the window and survey all she owns
She LOVES car rides
We are leash training, and she's SO much better than day one. We're almost there!

In short, she's loved, happy, curious, smart, fun, and a better addition to our family than we could ever imagine!

Thank you, OSCAR Rescue! "

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July 2020: Colt
(Milford)

"Colt is enjoying life! We love him so much already!!! Thank you!"

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June 2020: Camilla
(Candace)

"She is one active girl. She loves playing with our neighbors new rescue also. She does cry when one of us leaves."

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July 2020: Sam

"Hi, Just wanted to give you an update on Sam. It's only been 2 weeks, but he has really settled nicely. He follows me everywhere and is so sweet and gentle. We love that he gets so excited when we call him a good boy. Our cat was a bit alarmed at first, but is now taking to rubbing up against him (and sometimes stealing his bed and kibble).

We think Sam misses his dog friends because he'll cry when we pass another dog on our walks. So we've taken him to the dog park a couple of times and he has a blast running around with the other dogs. The vet described his behavior on his paperwork as "love bug" and we couldn't agree more.

Thank you for rescuing Sam and for the wonderful work you do each day."

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June 2020: Bella
(Bryn)

"Hello-

I just wanted to drop you a quick line to tell you how little Bella is doing! I had picked her up just before the world shut down on March 18. She is a doll, and such a nice little dog. She makes me laugh, and as a nurse, has really helped with the stress of the last few months. She's always there for a snuggle, is completely a bed hog, and loves to give kisses! She's in the process of being thoroughly spoiled lol, has multiple soft beds, as this little princess will make a soft nest if one isn't right there. So, thank you for what you all do, I wouldn't have her without you! I remember one of you ladies told her as we were leaving, "happy life baby" - well, she is well on her way, and wiggles around, runs with lots of zoomies, and returns more love than I could ever give her.

I hope you and all the doggies have weathered the last few months safely, and that this finds you all well. Take care and thanks again."

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July 2020: Buster
(Bean)

"Hi hope everything is well. Buster (aka bean) is doing awesome, and he was just groomed today. He got so big!!"

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June 2020: Riley
(Marley)

"Hi OSCAR:

I am sending you a yearly update of Life with Riley!!! Today marks 6 years ago you came to my house with a gorgeous Golden Retriever who was still immature and had a lot of energy! He still likes to run to this day. He loves going for rides in the car or in the truck. Some days he's doggo and others he thinks he's a lion!!! He recently developed a fear of fireworks and thunder. So, we go into the 'safe room' (air conditioner on with tv so he can't hear them) and he's better!!! He loves meeting and playing with his friends at the Pet Spa, the dog park and riding to the recycling center every week. Our daughter bought the fur kids a Furbo for Christmas and the 'treat machine' is the best thing since Frosty Paws!!!

Working from home through Covid has brought us so much closer. He is truly an amazing love in our family and we are completely smitten with him!!!

Thank you again Oscar for choosing us to love Riley!! I have attached some pictures from this year!!!"

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July 2020: Hoboken aka Bo

"The Staff at OSCAR Rescue,

I hope all is well with you guys. I wanted to give you an update on how Hoboken (we are calling him Bo for short) is doing. He is a very happy and energetic puppy, and one of the best listening hounds that I have ever had! I am so thankful to be given the opportunity to be his Dog Mom!

Bo loves to take long walks in the morning and night down the wooded streets where I live. He loves to stop when we pass creeks and look at them, he also goes crazy every time he sees a deer, squirrel or birds! He is fascinated with the television and has a violent rivalry with any and all vacuums. He is so strong that sometimes he attacks the vacuum so much that he pulls the entire thing out of my hands!

We are working on teaching him good manners. Overall, he is a very quick learner. He has learned to sit and we are working on giving his paw next.

Thank you guys for giving me this opportunity and for all of the hard work you do!"

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June 2020: Winnie
(Marrin)

"Hi Debbie, We just wanted to let you know that little Winnie has settled in beautifully. She is such a sweet girl and we adore her. She's smart as a whip. Here are a few pictures. She has settled in pretty well as you can tell from her comfy poses in the pics. Thanks so much again for your help. We will keep in touch."

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June 2020: Rosie
(Rosie 2)

"Hi, We adopted Rosie in October. She has been an absolute joy. She loves her new home and gets along great with her big sister. We are so glad we were able to adopt her. Thank you."

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June 2020: Jersey
Breckinridge

"Good Morning! I meant to send this on Jersey’s birthday last month... but time flies. He was treated to a special birthday meal from Burger King Lol! Jersey is a crazy boy but an absolute joy. He and his sister, Daisy, are enjoying life and having a ball! He is a big ham and a big boy. He is probably around 70lbs now. Thank you again for Jersey and for all you do for animals!"

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June 2020: Bob
(Ace)

"Hi all, One year ago yesterday, we brought Ace home from your rescue. We renamed him Bob and he has been such a joy. He is smart, playful, funny, loving and just a real love. Here are a few pictures of him doing what he does best, chill on the sofa!! We love him very much and hope we get to spend many more years together. Thanks for all you do fo the animals. "

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June 2020: Rocky

"Rocky growing well and loves every day! So thankful to have him."

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June 2020: Jedediah - newly adopted
Gino - darker color dog - adopted 10 years ago

"Things are going well! Jed is a perfect fit for me and also the family! Gino and Jed both look for each other when the other is not around. They adjusted very quickly! Thank you again for everything!"

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June 2020: Clarice
(Sally)

"Good Afternoon,

We just wanted to give you all a pupdate to brighten up your day during this unsettling time. Clarice is doing so well here with us and LOVES to take very long walks as she is still high energy (which we love). She is obsessed with her brother and sister Snoopy and Lola as well. She is about a year and a half old now and we love her more and more every day. I also wanted to say thank you on the behalf of my boyfriend and I for giving us the biggest sweetheart in the world. I will attach a couple of photos of her so you can see her all grown up. Now that she is grown up a little we were looking to expand our little family and bring in a new puppy.

Thank you so much again. "

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June 2020: Stella
(Willow)

"Hello, I wanted to give you a quick update on our Stella. We absolutely LOVE her! She has settled in nicely and adores her big sisters (one human, one canine.) She has also made several neighborhood friends! Her bff is a pup from OSCAR! We are so grateful to you for bringing her into our lives. She has truly completed our family and she will definitely be the silver lining of this crazy time! Thanks for everything! Be well!"

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June 2020: Felipe
(Vito)

"Just wanted to check in with you and let you know how well Felipe is doing. He has been a great asset to our family! We love him unconditionally! Thank you for this precious gift!"

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June 2020: Cargo

"Cargo has come a long way from his origins in West Virginia. This three year old beagle mix lost his owner and was left in a house with three other beagles for around six months until transport could be worked out. O.S.C.A.R. or One Step Closer Animal Rescue, out of Sparta, NewJersey, facilitated the transition and did everything in their power to help out this little guy. He is an intelligent and quirky individual who loves to "Army Crawl' across surfaces inside and out. Giving him a bath on the first day and physically feeling his ribs and realizing how severely malnourished he was became an overwhelming experience. Luckily, this loyal guy has adapted well to his new surroundings and/or his "Forever Home". Hermes is intrigued by the new member of "Pack Chen!" Wish us luck!"

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June 2020: Coleson

"We have had Coleson for a month now. We love him so much! He is such a mush and we cannot imagine life without him! Thanks for choosing us to be his forever home!"

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June 2020: Dask

"My new pup Dask is doing great... he is still learning the leash but his harness fits him perfectly.. he is sleeping through the night and is such a happy dog in the morning.. you guys made his adoption so easy.. my pics to come.thanks soo much."

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June 2020: Mookie
(Kayla)

"Mookie is doing awesome, we are so lucky to have adopted her from you. Mookie and our chocolate lab are the best of friends. Thank you."

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June 2020: Fribble
(Ellie)

"Hi OSCAR,

My wife and I wanted to share an update on Fribble, formerly Ellie, who we adopted 9/9/19. She has gained about 8 lbs since coming home with us and the vet is really happy with her health. She's also quite the acrobat, jumping and tumbling around other dogs at the dog park. People comment on these things all the time and she makes friends wherever she goes.

Fribble's life here is happy and full. We go for walks a few times a day and hike a few times a week. She has a crate but normally sleeps in bed with us, often curled in a ball between our legs. She gets along with everyone and our landlords love her. She is quite fond of our two cats, Oliie and Hitchcock. She and Hitch like to play and have grown to be really good buddies, following each other around the house. I have high hopes that they will be snuggling in a pile by next winter.

Though the pandemic has definitely changed our lifestyle temporarily, Fribble has been able to keep up with our adventures. We take her everywhere we go. Frib has traveled with us to Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire. She rolls with change easily, which is perfect for us. Once life returns to some kind of normal, Fribble will continue adding to her list of visited states - we're thinking Maine is next.

I've attached some pictures here (she's quite photogenic). I can't tell you how loved this dog is - my wife and I are so thankful to have her in our life. We just made a donation in Fribble's name and will keep you folks in mind for future donations. Thanks to all you wonderful people at OSCAR for everything that you do!

With deep and sincere gratitude... "

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June 2020: Zoey
(Maple)

"Hi OSCAR! Zoey is doing so well! Thank you for helping us adopt her! She is so loved!"

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June 2020: Torrey
(Juiper)

"Hello! Torrey is AMAZING! She is the best little girl ever. We love her to death and she is so happy. We are so thankful that she found us!! She has made our house a home."

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June 2020: 'OSCAR Pack'

"Cheech, Zoey (Miss Hattie), Lady (Lady Brenna), Doofus (Biscuit) and Lilly (NYACC)"
All are OSCAR dogs (except Lily)

This kind adopter fosters and volunteers, too!

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June 2020: Cooper
(Champ)

"As you can can see, Cooper puts up a good front playing dead. Absolutely the laziest dog. Loves my yard. Soo many things to sniff. We love him. Thanks again to the OSCAR staff. Ill try to get some action shots next time if he is awake long enough to run around!"

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June 2020: Marshall
(Shirlock)

"We just want to let you know that Marshall just celebrated his one year anniversary with us!!! He is doing great!! He loves boating and snuggling on the bed!!! We are so lucky to have such an amazing dog in our lives.... Looking at his smile... I think he is quite happy too!!!"

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June 2020: Jorden

"My family and I adopted Jorden last month and he's terrific! Thanks!"

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June 2020: Marlee

"Hello OSCAR,
It's been 5 years since i went to my forever home. I am going on 11 years old & feeling great. We are now living full time here on the eastern shore of Maryland & loving every minute. Keep up the good work so all dogs like me will get their forever homes.
Your friend, Marlee "

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June 2020: Alex
(Jagger)

"Hi! I want to say thank you for our wonderful rescue! Ajax is doing great! He loves running around our backyard and cuddling with everyone on the couch. He is still learning some basic commands and that he doesn't have to bark at every dog we pass on a walk, but he is eager to please so he will get there. He and our other dog Lulu are becoming great buddies. I am attaching some photos below. Thanks again!"

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June 2020: Jelly/Jelly Rolls

"Hi OSCAR, I just wanted to thank you for letting us adopt this little goofball. She is doing awesome and and having a good time. We are calling her Jelly instead of Jelly Rolls."

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June 2020: Biggie & Mandy

"Hi OSCAR! I'd say that Biggie and Mandy are getting along well. Biggie thinks she makes a great pillow. Hope this brings a smile to your face. Thank you for all you do!"

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June 2020: Sammi
(Lucky)

"Hi OSCAR,

Just sending an update on puppy, Sammi. She's all settled in, tries to get Monty to play with her and it's too cute, she loves all of the dog beds, bought her lots of chews and toys. She's on a holistic food and having no trouble with digestion. She saw my vet yesterday for a general exam and she will get spayed in August. Here are some photos of her adventures during her first week home. Thanks again!"

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June 2020: Finnegan
(Calvin)

"Hello! We wanted to give you an update on Finnegan. He is getting to be a BIG boy! At 6 months old he is 50 pounds and still hasn’t grown into those softball sized paws and long legs! He is VERY mischievous and has given us a challenge for sure! We did a DNA test and I’ve attached the results here in case you’re curious. He has had some fear issues with people since we got him which we are working on and slowly making progress. I know his sister Calista also had some fear issues, I wonder how she’s doing? He LOVES other dogs and goes to daycare regularly. A tired puppy is a happy puppy! We love him dearly and thank you for choosing us!"

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June 2020: Blitz

"Handsome Blitz on his deck and in the house by his bed."

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June 2020: Josie

"Josie, 7 weeks later "

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June 2020: Molly
(Keeley)

"All is going good here. She met her cousins today, Yorkie & Karin terrier and they all had a blast playing in the yard. She is sleeping now! Cashew & her are getting along and it’s better each day! I think she loves her new family and we love her!"

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June 2020: Petey

"Hi, OSCAR. Just wanted to share some photos of Petey. He is such a joy! Thank you so much for bringing our family together."

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June 2020: Mandy

"We can't thank you enough for letting us adopt Mandy."

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June 2020: Emma & Oliver

"Emma and Oliver relaxing after a fun playtime!!"

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May 2020: Huck/Huckleberry
(Skynard)

"Good evening OSCAR!

I was fortunate enough to adopt a little pup named Skynard from your rescue in March. I wanted to send some pictures of my not-so-little boy, now known as Huck.He is becoming a very large and handsome guy, not even 5 months old yet and already 55 pounds! He took to house training very early, and knows how to sit, lay down, give one paw and then the other, and fetch any toy. He loves walks around the lake, long naps on the couch, and playing with my two year old nephew, Beau.

I want to thank OSCAR for the opportunity to get to know and grow with this amazing pup! He has quickly captured the hearts of my family, friends (over Instagram during social distancing of course), and the people (and other pups!) in the neighborhood we’ve met on our walks during quarantine. This is still the beginning of our journey, and I’m looking forward to sharing more memories of Huck with you as he grows big and strong!

Thank you so much OSCAR!!"

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May 2020: Lola
(Shamrock)

"Hi OSCAR,
Its me Shamrock, now Lola. Its been a week or so since i moved in with my forever home. My new mommy and daddy are just OK. They kinda ruin my puppy life and are sooo mean because they don't let me chew on furniture, eat electric cords, or chew shoes. They give me these yummy bones instead but all the puppy fun of getting in trouble is gone. my new forever daddy snuggles me and i sleep snuggled under my forever mommy's chin all night long. my cousin Lucy and I had our first ever sleep over at my new house and it was fun. She plays and is so much fun. She lets me climb on her and even nip on her ears. My mommy has a doctor appointment on June 1st for me and Lucy together so I wont be afraid. I also have great neighbor kids next door and they come and play every day with me cause i'm so adorable. My mommy and daddy bought me all new toys and my new neighbor Mr. Bob bought me a cool Mr. Bill toy I just love. here are some pics of me having a bundle of fun with my daddy in his garden with Lucy and my aunt Andrea. thanks for giving me to my forever home even if they are mean. I really woof them and I know they woof me."

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May 2020: Coleson

"We adopted Coleson from you three weeks ago! We absolutely love and adore him! He is soooo sweet! He has been spoiled because we are both working from home as teachers so he will have us around full time until at least September! We could not be happier and he seems to feel the same!"

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May 2020: Copper

"I hope this email finds you well. Our two rescues from OSCAR are inseparable brothers now that BOTH sleep on my stomach!!! We rescued them and they rescued us! Copper is perfect. He trained instantly and melts into us when we hug him!"

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May 2020: Scooby
(Chief)

"Hi OSCAR, Here is a update on Scooby (puppy)! Scooby is doing great in his new home. He lives his brother and sister! Attached is a photo of Scooby. Thank you. "

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May 2020: Cyrus

"Hi. Hope you’re doing well just wanted to give you an update and some pics on how big Cyrus is getting. He is doing wonderful! We are so thrilled to have adopted him. Take care."

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May 2020: Bailee
(Clover)

"Hi OSCAR! I just wanted to let you know that Clover, now Bailee, is doing great here! She is wonderful in the crate, doing great with potty training and eating like a champ! We all love her so much! Here’s pictures of her in her new home! Thank you again! "

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May 2020: CiCi
(Lil Bit)

"Hi Debbie, I wanted to get in touch to let you know that CiCi is doing great. She is just adorable. She and Ollie are getting along fine. She tries to engage him in rough housing which he ignored at first, and is now starting to enjoy. But the good news is that they are getting close and we just love having her in our home. She is very loving and is adapting well."

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May 2020: Jax
(Jack)

"Hi OSCAR!

I just wanted too give an update on honor of Jax's 3rd Gotcha Day on May 16th. We love this pup SO much! He has been the perfect addition to our family. It's hard to believe it's only been 3 years, we feel like we can't remember life without him! We are so thankful for your assistance in adopting him and for all you do for all dogs! Thanks again!"

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May 2020: Tank
(Carlton)

"Hi OSCAR. I just wanted to let you know that Tank is doing great and really settling in. He is also getting so big. He weighs 30 pounds already.We just love him so much! He loves to be outside in the sun and going for walks. And he absolutely adores every person he meets. His fur sisters really love him, also. Thank you so much for letting us adopt him!! He completes our family!! "

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May 2020: Phoebe
(Zabella)

"Hello! I just wanted to give an update on our dog Phoebe who we rescued August of last year. Her name was Zabella and her name now is Phoebe who will be 11 months soon! My husband and I couldn’t have found the more perfect pup. Phoebe has brought so much joy to our family. She loves to cuddle but is also full of energy when she gets to run and play in her huge fenced in yard. Thank you so much Oscar. We love her so much."

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May 2020: Joe

"Greetings, My mom and dad adopted Joe from O.S.C.A.R. last year, and he lights up their world! We are so grateful that he is there to keep my parents company, especially during the pandemic. Pics included. I made a $50 donation in honor of my mother for Mother's Day."

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May 2020: Torrey
(Juniper)

"Hi! We just adopted Torrey last night but we were fostering her prior. I wanted to send some pictures since I never had the chance to! We love her so much! She is so much fun and loves to cuddle with her mommy and daddy. She has completed our home and is already one spoiled little girl! I can’t wait to watch her grow. Thank you OSCAR for giving us the opportunity to love this sweet girl."

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May 2020: Kaiya

"Thank you, OSCAR! She is such a lovey happy girl! Thank you for allowing us to adopt her."

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May 2020: Torrey
(Taylor)

"Hello OSCAR! In April of 2019, we adopted Torrey to be the little sister to our other dog, O'Neil, and wanted to give you an update of our lovely little girl.

In the year + since she joined our family, she has blossomed into a mostly obedient girl (only an occasional habit of chewing things she's not supposed to), who shows her love with jumps & spins, leaping and bounding, running into you at full speed (ouch!), deep body leans, and flipping her head backwards to see you when she sits next to you (as opposed to turning her head like most other dogs). She's a total teddy bear (earning the nickname 'Torrey Bear') and basically isn't phased by much of anything. Grooming, baths, nail clipping, vacuums...no problem! She also has the biggest blue eyes I've ever seen (we call them her 'moonbeams').

She makes tons of friends at the dog park & loves to be chased! She's super fast, so it's rare any of the other dogs catch her. She also won over O'Neil and every once in a while I catch them snuggling or giving each other puppy kisses.

I was skeptical about getting her at first, but I'm so glad she joined our little family. She provides so much love & so many laughs. We love her so much!!! We've included some photos from the past year for your enjoyment."

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May 2020: Tino
(Ernie)

"Hi. I haven't shared a picture of Tino in a while. He is especially loving the kids being home from school. He's the best boy!"

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May 2020: Mya

"A picture of my sweet girl Mya saying Hello."

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May 2020: Elsa
(Alcee)

"Hi OSCAR, I hope all is well with you and your team. Elsa has become the pet of the Mountain Valley Dispatch Center. She is their emotional support dog...she loves to visit them, get pets and loves. Howie brings her over and they de-stress! And as you can see, she loves her back yard. We have a lot of blankets and towels for you when you are able to take them. Be safe."

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May 2020: Lenny and Squiggy
(Aspen and Cedar)

"Just sharing some pics of Lenny and Squiggy enjoying their cuddle time. They are super sweet, playful pups and we are so happy they are part of our family now."

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May 2020: Xena
(Cookie)

"Hi, Great to talk to you the other day about OSCAR and reconnect with the organization that saved our beloved Xena. Attached is her obituary that I wrote. It is rather long, laced with some facts about her & some humor too in hopes of lightenging the somber occasion. I miss her so much & I will be forever grateful to you, your organization and the family that took care of her until she became ours. I am in tears as I write this. Thank you so much for the work that you do. It is incredibly important and meaningful. I also attached a photo collage, or two. Thesee are all just from the last two years. Please be sure that the photos & the obit make it to her foster family as well as our thanks. Again, so much gratitude. Keep up the difficult work to help these amazing animals!
Forever grateful."

Xena's Obituary (excerpt)

Xena died peacefully, due to ongoing complications from liver failure, on Tuesday, 4/21/2020. Her mom & dad were by her side, petting & loving her until her last breath. While only living 10 & half years,-ish, Xena lived an extremely full life. Adventure, fun, travel, joy, treats, & endless love surrounded her for all of her years.

Xena was born on approximately 11/4/09 in the rural south. Due to 'Safe Harbor' laws she & two littermates were dumped at a North Carolina shelter. Thankfully, she would become a proud 'Yank' & was saved by an animal rescue organization in the 'great state' of New Jersey.

In her lifetime, she hiked countless mountains & peaks, admiring vistas that few get to see. Xena visited at least 15 ski resorts across the USA. This, in addition to the countless number of backcountry ski trips. Xena, as her warrior name suggests, was a protector. She was both incredibly kind & sweet, but also had an intimidating bark & demeanor, especially given her compact little body. Her family never had any doubt that she would sacrifice herself if her people were ever actually in jeopardy. Thankfully, she never had to hurt a fly. Her name was fitting as she was incredibly tough. Xena loved nothing more than to roll around & dance in the grass. She was the perfect mix of everything great in this world, unconditional love, forgiveness, compassion, patience, joy, gratitude, companionship, empathy & humor.

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April 2020: Daisy - forever home

"Hello, I just wanted to share some photos of Daisy and let you know she is very loved in her new home. She joined our family on March 21, 2020 and she has been brightening our days in a time we really needed cheering up after the loss of our previous fur baby Abigail.Thank you for allowing us to adopt her and give her the love she deserves."

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April 2020: Roxie
(Tyla)

"Roxie has blended in seamlessly, as if she lived with us her entire life. Such a sweet girl - who can hold her own playing with Duke!"

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April 2020: Rainy
(Jada)

"Hello.
We hope you and all your furry friends are well in these times. Last year we adopted from OSCAR our dog Rainy. She is a constant source of joy for us and has become a beloved member of our family. Enjoy the picture of Rainy!"

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April 2020: Robyn

"Robyn, happy at home..."

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April 2020: Sadie

"Sadie has settled right into our home and our hearts!"

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April 2020: Jammer
(Bass)

"Hi to all of the OSCAR Family, We adopted Jammer on Groundhog Day 2/2/20. We are really enjoying him. He is great when we go for walks. Our other dog Milo (ChiPoo) and Jammer get along very well. They love watching what's going on outside the sliding glass doors. They play well together. Jammer is great around our grandchildren. Thank you so much for giving us to opportunity to make him part of our family. "

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April 2020: Jack
(Tucker)

"Hello! I just wanted to give you an update on Tucker from the rock and roll pups. He's now known as Jack, short for Jackson Browne. As we were driving home from the shelter and trying to decide on a name, a Jackson Browne song came on the radio. We decided it was a sign from our previous dog, Murphy, who we used to joke was Murphy Brown. Jack keeps the rock and roll inspired name going while acknowledging our beloved first dog. Our sons said Murphy would help us find the perfect dog for our family when the time was right. And he picked a winner!

Jack has brought so much joy into our lives. He is such a loveable and playful pup and such a fast learner! He loves playing in the backyard and lounging in the sun. His favorite toy is still that orange pumpkin you sent with him and he still sleeps every night with the blanket you gave us. He loves going for walks around the neighborhood and is so eager to meet people. I can't until things return to normal and he can interact with more people instead of just our immediate family.

Thank you again for choosing us to be Jack's family. We will be forever grateful."

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April 2020: Rosie
(Maria)

"Hi! I wanted to reach out and update you on Rosie. Rosie is doing great. She had some trouble going on walks initially but she's settled in and loves a nice long walk or a short trip in the backyard chasing lacrosse balls with my kids. She loves lounging in the sun on the floor and while I work from home she sits behind me and snuggles. She has been a wonderfully loving and energetic addition to our family! Thank you so much!!"

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April 2020: Leo
(Jabot)

"This is Leo. He's loving it here! With Jax."

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April 2020: Hunter

"Hello Friends at OSCAR... Hunter just wanted to say hello from his family & home in Lincoln Park. Its been just about 9 months now since we adopted Hunter and he is loved by all, family (of course #1) friends & neighbors!! Hunter is the most well mannered dog -as we all say about him. We just wanted to say thank you again and hope all is well with everyone during this time....."

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April 2020: Gypsy

"Good Morning,

Just sent y'all a donation, but thought that you would like to have a look at one of your alumae - Gypsy! I picked her up from you two years ago March 1st. She has been a joy!! Very skittish at first, and still a bit so around new people. We average walking about six miles a day (not so much right now with the state parks closed) and she loves going to the 7 acre "no leash" dog park over in Frenchtown. Thanks so much for bringing us together!"

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April 2020: Gracie Rose

"Hello. Just wanted to give you an update on our Gracie. She is such a lovable well behaved part of our family. Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity for her to save us. She is such a gift."

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April 2020: Kobe
(Denver)

"Hello, Just letting you know Kobe is doing great! He is such a love and is an extremely such a good boy. We couldn't have asked for a better dog! We love him so much."

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April 2020: Gizmo
(Nellie)

"Hello friends from Oscar,

I'm doing very well. I am happy healthy and very spoiled !! lol As you can see I am very filled out and grown up. I'm not a puppy anymore ! I eat chicken rice and veggies everyday. Also egg beaters I also get for my protein. These are my 3rd bday pics taken a few months ago. Boy was that fun.

Love to all at OSCAR,
Gizmo xoxo "

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April 2020: Quinny
(Julienne)

"Hi! We wanted to reach out to let you know that Quinny (Julienne, one of Josette's litter) is doing great! She has provided a little spark to our 16 year old "doghter," Lucy, and is meeting many friends on her walks through the neighborhood. Quinny also loves spending time with her human family and curling up in our laps."

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April 2020: Rocky
(Crosby)

"Hi, Here is a photo to post on your website. We are very grateful to OSCAR for all they do! Adopted Rocky, formerly 'Crosby' and so happy he's part of our family."

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April 2020: Brego
(Tonka)

"Hello OSCAR family!

We wanted to send you a "happy tails" update to spread some cheer and encourage others to adopt, foster, and rescue pups at this time! Ok to share on Facebook and your website!

We thought now would be a great time to send you an update on our adopted pup Brego! Formerly known as Tonka, he is a ball of energy and seems to have a lot of collie traits which we're assuming his dad must have been! He passed puppy kindergarten with flying colors and even one a sit/down contest for the most sits/downs consecutively! He loves chewing all of his toys and ripping the stuffing out of them, running around with dad on the patio, and taking a nap beside mom's favorite chair. He loves all of his neighbors (furry and human) and makes new friends wherever he goes. We are so thankful for our pup especially during this time of quarantine, he brings so much joy and stress relief to us especially after stressful days at work as nurses. Thank you OSCAR for our buddy Brego!! "

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April 2020: Frankie

"My husband and I adopted Frankie last summer. Here's a couple of pictures of Frankie before the quarantine. In September for his first birthday pawty. Celebrating the Fourth of July as a pup!"

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April 2020: Olivia Rose

"Just want to share some pictures of our sweet angel..Olivia Rose we adopted from Oscar. She is the most loving, sweetest furbaby anyone could be blessed with and we love her so much...Thank you, Oscar."

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April 2020: Benny
(Ace)

"Benny is doing great. He's goofy and playful; smart and doing well with training. We all love him and he makes us laugh often. Thank you for the work you do and bringing him to us!"

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April 2020: Tibby

"Tibby is doing great and we love her soooo much."

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April 2020: 'Abby'
Abigaile

"Just wanted to update you on Abigaile. We kept her name just calling her Abby. She is doing great and fitting in well. We all adore her. She is very smart and doing great with training. Loves taking walks. Sending some pictures for you too. Thank you so much! She is a gem!"

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April 2020: Grace
Ginny

"Ginny is Grace now because her Mom says she is her saving grace. She is very sweet and very well behaved and even graduated from obedience class."

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April 2020: Benny
Jemonde

"Hi OSCAR, Benny is doing great! He is loving his new home and we are loving him!"

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April 2020: Cooper

"Thought these would be a great way to start your weekend...we adopted Cooper from you on 9-30-19. He turned a year old and has been a wonderful addition to our family. We wish we could have met his sister and had a pair. We hope all you rescue also find families to love them. Stay safe!"

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April 2020:
Moka
Janis Joplin

"Just wanted to share an update. We adopted Janis Joplin last Saturday and she is settling great in her new home. We changed her name to Moka and are enjoying having this ball of fun around the house/yard. Thanks!"

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April 2020: Lupita

"Hi! Just dropping in to let you know how Lupita is doing. We have had her for 2 weeks now and she's great! She warmed up to us quickly and follows us all around the house. She loves snuggling, long walks, and sunbathing with her sisters. We love her so much! "

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April 2020: Jax
(Jasper)

"Good afternoon, I wanted to share a picture of Jax who we adopted in September. He is best little boy! Hoping to get him a playmate in the future! Thank you for all you do!"

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April 2020: Hunter
(Alexander)

"Hi! We adopted Hunter last year. Yesterday March 30th was 1 year we've had him. He's doing fantastic! He's a big boy now at 91 lbs! He now has a Foxhound brother too. We wanted to share some photos of his Birthday/gotcha day. Thank you again for all you do!"

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April 2020: Sweetie Pie
(Apples)

"We're coming up on the anniversary of her becoming a part of our family, and we all could not be happier. Sweetie is so happy and has made a lot of doggy friends around the neighborhood! It's been a year and she makes our world so bright!"

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April 2020: Skylar Blue
(Cher)

"Well it has been 4 or so days since we brought this bundle of energy home. I am happy to say she is settling in really well! She has her own spot on the couch and in all of our hearts! She is rambunctious, silly and super cuddly. She is just a ball of love. She loves playing with all her toys and her sisters too! We are starting to work on leash walking but she still isn’t super sure about the outside.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for approving us. She is exactly what we needed after losing Bailey so quickly. And we LOVE that we were able to support OSCAR again! I am attaching some pics..xoxo "

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April 2020: Willow
(Hayley)

"Hello,

Just wanted to send some photos and an update for Willow. We are volunteers at the shelter, and decided to try to foster her back in December, but we very quickly realized that we didn't want her to go anywhere once she was with us. (So we adopted her!) She is the sweetest dog ever and has made herself very comfy in her new home. We love to go on adventures in the woods, go on long walks daily, and get plenty of snuggles in too. She makes us laugh every day with her funny ways - she won't chew on her rawhides - instead she takes them and hides them all over the house, she gets so excited about dinner that she does a little waggly happy dance waiting for it to be put down for her, and she is most comfortable sleeping on her back and usually right on top of us. We absolutely adore her and could not ask for a better pup! Thanks so much!"

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April 2020: Missy
(Flower)

"Five years ago we were drawn to a dog you had rescued. Her name was Flower back then. When you brought her to our home, we instantly fell in love with her. We renamed her Missy and she is a joy. As my husband battled cancer, Missy never left his side and gave him so much love. Now that he is gone, she is my reason to get through each day. Thank you."

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April 2020: Peter & Phil

"Just relaxing...
They are always together... "

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April 2020: Colt

"Good Morning, Just wanted to share some pictures of Colt and let you know he is settling into our family beautifully! He loves to go on walks (as long as other dogs aren't around haha) play with his toys and cuddle up next to us. It's only been a week but we can't image our lives without him! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to give him his forever home."

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April 2020: Randall

"Randall has been such a love bug! We have had him just one week and he has made some new friends. He is such a good boy and so smart!!!"

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April 2020: Butch
(Ringo)

"Good morning!! I just want to say thank you so much you guys are wonderful. Butch is adapting amazingly well. We will send you pictures and update. Thank you again we are absolutely in love."

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April 2020: Rolo

"Hi, We just want to update you on how well Rolo is doing. He has adjusted very well with our family. He gets along with the our other dogs. He loves to play with his toys, loves to go on walks, loves to lay in the sun both indoors and outdoors, he enjoys being out in the yard. He is doing well with his weight loss, he is able to jump completely off the ground, he has mastered climbing the stairs up and down, in fact all 3 dogs sleep in our room at night, they look forward going up to bed when we do. He enjoys his fruits and veggies."

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April 2020: Riley
(Cabbie)

"Hope all is well & everyone is safeguarding their health. Was checking in to let you know Riley is settling in nicely! He's such a good boy & such a mush! Thank you for letting us be his caregivers!"

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April 2020: Stevie

"This is Stevie, snuggled with new fur-brother."

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April 2020: Axl
(Ferrell)

"Good afternoon! I cannot even begin to thank you for the service you are providing and this incredible dog!! In just one day, he has far surpassed any expectations I had. He warmed up as soon as he arrived to his new home and is the sweetest dog ever. We gave him a bath and tried him on a walk which was very successful. So far, he has very nice manners and fetches like a pro! We changed his name to Axl and I have been referring your organization to everyone we know. Thanks again! Stay well."

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April 2020: Cody

"Looks like Cody found his forever home."

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April 2020: Harley
(Calista)

"Good morning, Just want to thank you for allowing us to adopt Harley. We have had her for a week now and she has fit in nicely with the family. We usually take 2 long walks a day and the kids have been playing with her a lot. Attached is a picture of Harley sleeping last night. I think she likes being part of our family. "

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April 2020: Phineas

"Hi OSCAR, Just wanted to let you know that Phineas is doing great! Boy, does he love to play! Here are some pics."

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April 2020: Copper

"Copper, happy in his new home!"

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April 2020: Scooby

"Scooby (black & white dog) and his sister, Nala. He is adjusting well!"

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April 2020: Gus

"We can't thank you enough for choosing us for Gus. He's amazing. At 94 pounds, he's so gentle with little children and small dogs. He looks out the window and waits for his neighbor friends to stop and play. Thanks for all you do."

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April 2020:
Brody (formerly Blaze) adopted in 2014
Teddy Bear (formerly Yeti) adopted in 2019

"OSCAR,

I wanted to take a minute and pass along an update on our two perfect rescue lab mixes! With everything going on right now, I thought everyone could use a little bit of good news.

My husband adopted Brody (formerly Blaze) in December, 2014, when he was 8 months old. Brody just celebrated his 6th birthday last month! He is the happiest boy! Brody loves sleeping in the sun and rolling around in the snow. If he could, he would spend all day outside in the yard. He was very happy when we moved into our new house, specifically with a big yard for him. Brody only wants to come inside for a midday nap by a window in the sun, for meal times and for late evening couch cuddles with his humans. He also loves a good bone or homemade peanut butter pumpkin dog biscuits (he has his mom well trained).

We adopted Teddy Bear (formerly Yeti) in June, 2019. Teddy has adjusted well to being a spoiled house dog and loves meeting new people! He quickly learned all about dog toys, biscuits, belly rubs and snuggles. Teddy clearly had never had room to run before- he has created a racetrack around the perimeter of the backyard and will chase after tennis balls endlessly. But when he is done running around and following Brody, he comes right back inside to seek out a human to give him affection while he chews on a squeaky toy. He always has a toy in his mouth and carries them from room to room. Teddy has come such a long way in the 9 months we have had him, he is like a different dog!

The boys became fast friends! Teddy is in awe of his older brother Brody, and clearly thinks that he is the coolest dog ever! And Brody is happy to have a little brother, even if Teddy does annoy him sometimes. We are so grateful for OSCAR for giving us our two dogs, who complete our little family! And they even have an OSCAR cousin, Penny (formerly Poppy) who they love to hang out with when the whole family gets together!

Brody


Teddy Bear

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April 2020: Baleax

"Hello. We adopted Baleax last weekend and wanted to share how much she has become part of our family so quickly."

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April 2020: Vito
(Felipe)

"Thank you so much for our sweet boy!"

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April 2020: Tucker
(Equanameous)

"We adopted Tucker five weeks ago and are so in love with him! He is such a sweet, fun boy and enjoying his big sister, Piper (Sugar)."

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April 2020: Josette

"Josette (Josie) is getting cozy on our couch. Think we tired her out. Thank you, we are so happy she joined our family!"

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March 2020: Maggie
(Babe)

"Hi Just wanted to update you on Maggie! We chose today as her one year birthday bc we gave her an Irish name and we knew she was 8 months when we got her in November. She is doing so great! She is crazy at times but she also loves to snuggle. We love her very much and we are so glad we adopted her from you! Stay safe and healthy everyone!"

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March 2020: Teddy
(Lynard)

" Hi OSCAR, We were the family that came to meet Jelly Roll and ended up adopting Lynard, now known as Teddy. I thought you might be happy to know that everybody here is settling in well. Millie and Teddy have become fast friends, and below are some pictures over the last few days. Thank you for all you do to help these animals!"

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March 2020: Bailey
(Nancy)

"Hi OSCAR, Today complete a week since we rescued Bailey. We love her so much and appreciate her being with us! I would like to say thank you for all your help and assistance during the adoption process! We are working on basic training with her. Here are some pictures.She is so adorable and we are so in love with her!"

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March 2020: Tucker
(Equanameous)

"We adopted Tucker five weeks ago and are so in love with him! (See attached photo.) He is such a sweet, fun boy and enjoying his big sister, Piper (Sugar)."

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March 2020: Scout
(Orca)

"I wanted to let you know that Scout has been the perfect addition to our family. He bonded with us quickly, although I think my husband is his favorite. He loves to be close to all of us. He sleeps though the night! We absolutely adore him. Thank you for all of your hard work!"

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March 2020: Piper Joie
(Eugenia)

"Dear OSCAR,

Even though she has only been with us for 2 months (and only weighs 9 lbs) this little love has become the biggest part of our family. She gives the sweetest kisses, the warmest snuggles, is a huge fan of her big sister Harley, and I could not imagine our family without her in it. Thank you OSCAR and I look forward to seeing more of her siblings; Piper sends her love to all!"

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March 2020: Pebbles
(Eureka)

" Hi! I have been meaning to send you some updated pictures of Pebbles. She is such a great puppy! She loves our dog BamBam - they are pretty much inseparable! She follows him everywhere!! Next month she’ll be accompanying us on her first camping trip to Florida - we can’t wait to show her what its like to hit the road! Thank you so much - she is such a fun, friendly puppy. We just love her!"

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March 2020: Raco

"Raco enjoying his forever home!"

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March 2020: Emma - in the cute sweater

"Just wanted to let you know all is well! Emma is a GREAT little girl, she enjoys her food as you said. She and Oliver have no problem with sharing. Just wanted to let you know that she is doing well. Our oldest daughter came over and she was friendly to her as well. Even when Oliver barks she is quiet. VERY SWEET LITTLE GIRL. Both of them are on the chair with me as I write this email to you."

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March 2020: Sugar Bear, Birdie, and Paige

"We wanted to update you on the 3 great dogs that we adopted from you, From left to right, Sugar Bear, Birdie, and Paige. They are so very sweet and good. They love everyone and all three get along beautifully. Thank you for all you do for the animals!"

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March 2020: Dillon
(Chance)

"Thank you. Dillon is doing beautifully. My Vet thought he was in good shape. He’s a really sweet and now, very content dog."

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March 2020: Fancy (blk/wht) & Yellow (beagle)

"Hi OSCAR,

Darryl and I wanted to give a quick update on Yellow and Fancy. We brought them home (along with our Teddy) and all 3 of them were great in the car. They all ran around the back yard and Teddy was playing with them like he was a puppy. We gave the girls a bath and snuggle in for the night. We crated the girls at night.

They are getting used to the routine and are becoming pros with the doggy door to outside. All 3 of them eat together and there is no aggression or growling at all. They get along even better than they did at the meet and greet.

Here are a couple of pictures. We will keep you updated on any changes and progress. Thanks so much for the opportunity to adopt both of these beautiful girls. "

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March 2020: Otis
(Otis #2)

"Hello Oscar Rescue!

We can't get enough of this sweet, sweet baby boy. He is so well behaved and has settled in very well with us. He is really good on a leash (please thank your dog walkers for training him well). He is such an amazing addition to our family that we cannot thank you enough. He gets constant love and attention from me and my boyfriend, and we can't wait to take him camping this summer. I have attached several pictures of him to this email. Again, thank you so much for taking care of him until he found his forever home."

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March 2020: Gracie
(Delilah)

" Hi. Gracie is settling in nicely! She has met most of her new family. She is learning to play frisbee & enjoys relaxing in the recliner. She is such a sweetie we are so blessed. Thank you So much! "

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March 2020: Jase

"Just wanted to let you know Jase and I had a great night and first day. We went for a long hike and he has warmed up to me. Thank you so much for helping me find Jase."

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March 2020: Axel
(Clark)

"Hi OSCAR, Just wanted to share an update on Clark. He is doing great. We have changed his name to Axel. He has settled in quite well over here. He is loved by all our neighbors and by our entire family. He has really helped fill the void in our hearts after our dog passed away 3 years ago. Thank you."

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March 2020: Copper

"Two pics of my OSCAR rescue baby from 2016. He is on my lap on a swing on our deck. We have a fenced in yard and he likes the deck so he car see further. He also likes cuddling in the swing."

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March 2020: Milo
(Etzel)

"Little Milo, happy at home! "

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March 2020: Finnegan
(Calvin)

"Finnegan was a quiet, snuggly boy on our long drive home. He's setting in nicely. He's bold and not afraid to explore and try new things. He's already mastered the stairs. He whined for a total of 4 minutes in his crate last night before going to sleep and we didn't hear a peep from him the rest of the night. This little boy is too good to be true! He follows us everywhere and gives lots of snuggles and kisses. Our hearts are full. Thank you!"

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March 2020: Sadie

"Adopted in January - Happy Girl Sadie "

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March 2020: Black Jax

"Just giving you an update. Back on August 26th we adopted a little Pom Black Jax. Well he is doing fine and has adapted very well to his new family, Lisa, Apollo (the cat ) and myself. It is with out question a success story. Just wanted you to know that your work paid off in making a little dog very happy. His family too!"

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March 2020: Tara (Aurora) and Callie (Peepers)

"This is Tara..brown dog..she used to be AURORA..and Callie who used to be Peepers..
They were adopted two years apart.... from you..from west virginia..
Tara just celebrated her 4th year with us..
They are such bonded sisterz.. but couldn't stand each other the first day....they really make our home a family..
They are the 9th n 10th rescue dogs we adopted..from birth to last breath in the last 35 years....
Thank you OSCAR... "

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March 2020: Roux
(Teddy)

"Hope all is well! Wanted to let you guys know Roux is doing great. He is just the sweetest boy and is learning so quickly. Roux also loves to give hugs, he’s very affectionate. He loves everyone he meets, people, dogs, even cats. His favorite activity is to run and play in the yard with my sisters two dogs, they’ve all become great friends. My boyfriend and I couldn't be happier with him and we are beyond happy we found him. Thank you for all you do for these animals."

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February 2020: Pip
(Jennae)

"It's a year today that we adopted Pip from your shelter! She has made our family complete! She is the sweetest pup and loves to gives kisses and cuddle! We couldn't imagine life without her! Thank you for bringing her into our lives!"

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February 2020: Buster

"Buster, the brown dog, relaxing with fur-brother in his new home."

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February 2020: Macbeth

"Since adopting Macbeth in October he has grown into a good size puppy and is an amazing sweet dog. He is best friends with buddy boy. He is a lean 55 pounds right now and growing. Sweetest temperament you could imagine and full of the dickens. He loves his doggie bother and sister and cuddles with our cat. Our vet says he is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for all your good work."

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February 2020: Mackey

"Mackey is doing great here. He is a very happy and good pup. We are delighted."

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February 2020: Andi
(Sally)

"Hi. Thanks so much for all you do there. We are very happy to have Andi as part of our family. She is a sweetheart and is making friends with our pups. It is crazy fun times here!"

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February 2020: Wendy

"We hope you and all the dogs are well. I know you asked for an update from time to time so here is the first one. Wendy, we found out, was indeed house trained. She has been a wonderful angle, and the transition could not have been easier or better. The boys are doing a great job of taking care of her. She opens up more and more each day to the family. She is very happy to have her forever home."

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February 2020: Kelsey

"Hi. Kelsey has been with me just over a month. She is amazing, sweet, and smart. We are all settling in nicely together. So happy she is in our lives."

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February 2020: Una
(Tulip)

"Hi OSCAR, It was a pleasure to meet you. We want to let you know that Tulip has been renamed Una by our daughter. Una had a wonderful first night and is eating good. Thank you again, here is a photo of our girl on the family couch."

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February 2020: Kit
(Euler)

"Hi! We've had our baby for about a month now so I thought I'd send you some pictures and thank you again. We all are so in love with him and he makes us happy every day."

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February 2020: Dobby

"Hello OSCAR,

Thank you for giving us a wonderful little boy! When we first adopted Dobby, he was very skinny and skittish. But after a lot of meals and a lot of love, he has turned into an healthy, playful, oversized lap dog!

Currently, he loves tennis balls (we bought him a pack of 18, and he chases all of them under the couch!) and running laps around our backyard several times a day. When he is not exercising, he loves to cuddle and lay close to us at all times no matter what we are doing.

Our older dog that we adopted from your rescue as well has been getting along well with him. They are big sister and younger brother; sometimes he annoys her, but most of the time they love to play and lay next to one another. Even our cat likes to play with Dobby from time to time! Thank you so much for all the work that you do!

(P.S. The first photo is the first day we had him; the rest have been taken after he had become a healthy weight!) "

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February 2020: Basil

"I just wanted to thank you for blessing us with Basil! He had a great first night. We have to think of a new name for him by tonight. Here are a few pics so you can see he's doing well."

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February 2020: Tomtom

"It's been about a year and Tomtom has been living the senior life! He's been such a joy in our lives that we decided if/when we get another dog, it will be a senior."

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February 2020: Dallas
(Tatum)

"Hello! Just wanted to send you a follow-up of my sweet boy, Dallas.He is 3 on Feb 17th and I’m beyond obsessed with him. Last year he gained a sister and is now the best big brother. Here’s a picture of Dallas from his year 3 photo shoot and him and his sister, Riley!! Thanks again for all you do!"

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February 2020: Hudson
(Prescott)

"April 1st will be 3 years we adopted our then PUPPY Prescott who we immediately renamed Hudson. We love him so much we can not imagine our family without him. He loves balls he can not have enough, loves to play catch. Thank you for giving our family the opportunity to adopt him. We love him to the infinity and beyond."

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February 2020: Brownie

"Today is our one year anniversary of the day Brownie 'rescued' us. It's hard to believe that it's been one year that we walked into your shelter and met our Brownie. Brownie has brought so much love to our home. I can't imagine our lives without him."

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February 2020: Troy

"Oh what JOY Troy has been. He is such a sweet boy. Fun, loving, playful, cuddly... Just amazing. My boys and I are so in love with him and soooo happy we picked him. "

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February 2020: Laddy

"My boyfriend and I rescued Laddy on December 28th, 2019. It’s been only a little over a month but the joy that he has brought into our life makes it feel like he’s been a part of our family forever. He is the sweetest and smartest boy and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience through the whole adoption process. We are so thankful for him and how well he gets along with people of all ages and all dogs. Here are some pictures of him. We are so happy and love him so much. Thank you OSCAR!"

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February 2020: Elsa
(Alcee)

"Hi OSCAR Team, Here is an update on Elsa. We love, love, love our 70+ lb mush! She is so affectionate! She loves tummy rubs, being told she's a 'good girl', and loves to run and run in her backyard! She has taken to laying in our front bay window to watch the world go by. And toys...oh my, she is in her glory with all the toys she found in the toy box. She loves her people and her fur-ever home!

Thank you for taking care of her before she claimed us as her new parents!"

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February 2020: Crockett
(Pikatchu)

"Crockett turned a year old today! He has settled in so nicely, and we absolutely adore him!"

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February 2020: Brandy
(Lisette)

"Hi OSCAR! I just wanted to let you know that Brandy is doing really well! She's my shadow and doing much better walking on the leash. Starting to warm up to my husband. If I'm not home, she'll hang with him so that's a step in the right direction. She's very well behaved. She won't even jump on the furniture or bed when invited. She loves her crate so I let her sleep in it and leave the door open. She stays in it all night. No issues with the cat so that has been a blessing.

Thanks again for your support and advice. I follow you guys on Facebook and wish you good luck! Your organization provides such a great service to all these dogs and cats. She's a little camera shy so I haven't been able to get many photos. This is her favorite sleeping spot!"

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January 2020: Lukas
(Steve)

"Hi Debbie, It was one year ago today that we adopted Lukas and he has brought us so much joy and happiness! He is our strong, energetic, playful couch potato and we are so Blessed that he is ours. Thank you again for bringing him into our lives and for all that you do!"

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January 2020: Biggie

"We just wanted to let you know that Biggie is enjoying life. We couldn't imagine our lives without him. He is the best dog ever! Hardly ever barks and loves cheese! Thank you for all you do. One year since we adopted him, hard to believe."

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January 2020: Millie
(Maggie 2)

"Just a few photos of Millie who I adopted almost 3 years ago... she was formerly Maggie 2 and has a sister Molly who we keep in touch with... the last photo is Millie and Molly this past summer."

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January 2020: Mally
(Adina)

"Mally with her big brother Jinx"

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January 2020: Oliver
(Fez)

"Hi! We adopted Oliver back in June. He has been a wonderful addition to our family. We love him so much! We could not ask for a better dog, he is playful, funny and smart. I am so glad that he picked us for his forever home!"

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January 2020: Precious

"Hi, Precious is a doll. She seems very happy here. Here's a cute picture."

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January 2020: Callie
(Etosha)

"Hi OSCAR, Just wanted to send you a picture of Callie. She is really settling in."

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January 2020: Marco
(Walter)

"Hi. I wanted to check in and let you know that we are enjoying Walter who is now named Marco (per the kids choice). I do still call him Walter at times. We took him to the vet on Monday and he is doing well. Thank you so much for choosing Us for Marco’s forever home! He surely seems to like it here."

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January 2020: Bear
(Sugar Bear)

"I just wanted to send you an update on Bear. He is a very good and loving dog. He gets along very well with his 2 sisters. Thanks Oscar for giving us 3 wonderful dogs."

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January 2020: Dean

"Anytime! Thank you for pairing us with our dog Dean in March 2019. Here is a couple pictures of how he’s doing "

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January 2020: Lola
(Dayton)

Hi, We just wanted to update you on Lola (formerly Dayton). We adopted her at the end of September, and are all completely smitten with this pup! She is very sweet and cuddly. She loves to play tug with her rope, chew on her bones, and go on walks. She is very nervous, and we are all learning how to help her through training. She is responding well, and we are all learning a lot. We are so happy that to have her as part of our family. Thank you for the work you do! "

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January 2020: Butch

"Hi OSCAR! Just wanted to share how much we LOVE Butch and how well he is doing! He's such a great dog, and we're lucky to have him in our family. Some pictures below! "

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January 2020: Rocket
(Dexter)

"Rocket is doing so well and getting so big!!!"

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January 2020: Muffin
(Andy)

"Hi there!

I just wanted to thank you so much for bringing Muffin into my life. He has been the most amazing little buddy ever. He adjusted super super quickly to our home and family and is adored by all. He is a big time lap dog and doesn’t leave my side, except to get up and stare at me until I play fetch with him. He’s beyond affectionate, and also hysterical. He makes the funniest noises when he wants something. He has been outfitted with an extensive wardrobe to keep him warm, dry, and very very stylish. He gets one new toy every day, as I’ve found he likes to tear them to shreds. He is the light of my life and best friend. Thank you for everything you do, I couldn’t be happier with him."

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January 2020: Zeus
(Roger)

"February 2020 marks almost 1 yr for Zeus! He says Hi!"

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January 2020: Tara

"We adopted Tara..4 years ago this week..she comes from a long line of our family RESCUES.she was aka AURORA..TWO YEARS AGO we adopted her a sissy from OSCAR..this is Callie..aka..Peepers...I've never witnessed two pups so bonded..and they are the love of our home...THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!!"

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January 2020: Rayna

"We are coming up on the one-year anniversary of adopting Rayna. When you first brought her out you warned us that she was "a big girl." We fell in love at first sight. She is the sweetest and our Teddy and she are best, best friends (and she's about 9-pounds lighter and such a fast runner!)"

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January 2020: Cooper

"We want to once again thank all of you at OSCAR for bringing us Cooper. He has come out of his shell and is a much loved (and spoiled) member of our family. We wish you all the happiest of this holiday season and hope all rescues find their forever homes."

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January 2020: Pluto

"Happy New Year! Just wanted to give you an update on Pluto. Pluto is doing really well and everyday getting more and more comfortable in his furever home! As I'm writing this his head is in my lap laying on the couch with me. Thank you!!! "

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January 2020: Tammie

"So about 3 years ago we adopted Tammie, 1 month before our daughter was born. Thought you might enjoy seeing this picture!"

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January 2020: Alisa

"Merry Christmas to you! Here are some updated pictures of Alisa. As you will see she loves her little brother and sister so so much. She is exceptional with them, she really is a blessing to us. Thank you again for making Alisa a part of our family!"

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January 2020: Logan
(Niko)

"Logan came into our lives at the perfect time. He has been a sweetheart from day one, and loves to snuggle. He is getting along with his sister Quinn, and though they are still cautious of each other, they have been improving everyday. He filled a hole in our hearts that we didn’t even know we had."

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January 2020: Nori

"Nori's first Christmas with us, can't tell of the joy she has brought to us. Thank you."

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January 2020: Archie

"Its been alittle over a month since we brought Archie home, he has been a great puppy...sleeps great in create, great w/ potty training, knows sit and paw and working on more, rings the bells on door to go out and more. He is the most easy going puppy ever and has a great personality and is loved everywhere he goes. He has had alot of exciting moments, we will share photos.

Archie is the easiest pup ever, doing great learning manners and going on many adventures the last month. We tagged along with the Hardyston Fire Dept Santa Run and took 1st fire truck ride, visited an Oscar Event, 1st snow and ice storm and went snow plowing, visit home depot and petsmart once a week, got a special treat from chewy.com and had a photo shoot. Thank You for helping us find a new addition to our family.We love him so much! Thank you!"

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January 2020: Mia

"Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from OSCAR alumni, Mia! "

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January 2020: Lexi
(December)

"Thank you so much for saving December (now Lexi)! She is incredibly sweet, affectionate, and smart! She has completely settled into my home and makes me laugh every day with her hilarious first encounters with the stairs, mirrors, and dogs on the tv! She will be so spoiled and loved."

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January 2020: Luna
(Dallas)

"We just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas and say thank you for letting us adopt Luna. She has brought so much joy to our family!"

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January 2020: Tanner

"Tanner is the happiest boy on the planet living at the Lake with his big brother Tucker. Brings all of us so much joy."

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January 2020: Chi
(Duke)

"Hi, Chi is giving Santa his wish list that all shelter animals find a home for the holidays. Merry Yipmass!"

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January 2020: Penny Lane
(Zoey)

"Just stopping in to say thank you and Happy Holidays! Penny Lane is in the Christmas spirit and is happy to be in her furever home for the holidays."

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January 2020: Ranger

"Hello all,

Wanted to share some pics in the past year we have rescued Ranger. He's such a great dog. Couldn't love him more. He's an excellent guard dog named all around great addition to our family. He only eats in his cage...so funny bc it's the only time he goes in it and he's chilling afterwards. He is perfect. Thanks so much."

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January 2020: Minnie

"We adopted our Minnie 5 and a half years ago. She's the best dog we ever had. Here are a few pics."

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January 2020: Stella

"Merry Christmas from Stella and her buddies Donna & Bob!! "

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January 2020: Ginny
(Oreo)

"Happy tails. Adopted now Ginny( Formerly Oreo). She is enjoying life and her 1st Christmas. Happy Holidays From Ginny and her family "

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January 2020: Ollie
(Vennie)

"Also, I wanted to let you know, that it appears that Vennie is German Shepherd and Carolina dog mix. he has some funny characteristics, like hopping and he can turn his neck around like an owl! He's very well behaved except when I go to work. He and the cat, Billy, are in love with one another. He has a wonderful relationship with each of my children, and he is by my side every moment of the day if I'm not at work. Thank you so much for more love in our family! "

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January 2020:

"Hello!
Little miss Gigi update!
It only took about an hour in our home for Gigi to get the sense that this was “home”. Now one week later and it’s as if she’s been here her whole life. She is doing so great with her big brother and sister Deuce and Bella. She is gaining weight, cuddling, and most importantly happy. She has also made us very happy as well. We love this little girl so much! Thank you OSCAR!!"

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January 2020: Miles

"Hi, We adopted Miles 7 years ago. My kids were in Kindergarten and 2nd grade at the time. We are so grateful for OSCAR...thank you for helping him and bringing us together....you're all amazing!"

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December 2019: Parker

"Hi all! Just wanted to touch base and let you know Parker is doing well. He's one year old today and a dapper boy! He loves to run outside, play fetch and give kisses!"

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December 2019: Lukas
(Steve)

"Happy Holidays! Love, Lukas"

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December 2019: Jasmine

"Greetings OSCAR,

Thought you might like to see one of Jasmine's new sweaters she wears around the house [what girl doesn't enjoy showing a new addition to her wardrobe???] She is truly a sweetheart and takes the term "lap dog" to an entirely new level. lol. She seems her happiest when she's close by myself and Sandy.....and she's ALWAYS near one of us. ; > )

Hope you have a healthy and joyful Christmas and that 2020 is a great year for for OSCARS!

There are special blessings from above, for all that you do."

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December 2019: Costello

"Good morning, I adopted Costello back in February. He's the sweetest little guy ever. Today we're celebrating his first birthday! Here are some photos from the year."

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December 2019: Annie
(Paula)

"We absolutely LOVE her, thank you so much."

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December 2019: Wendy

"OSCAR, We hope you and all the dogs had a Happy Thanksgiving. I know you asked for an update from time to time so here is the first one. Wendy, we found out, was indeed house trained. She has been a wonderful angel, and the transition could not have been easier or better. The boys are doing a great job of taking care of her. She opens up more and more each day to the family. She is very happy to have her forever home."

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December 2019: Daisy Jane & Woody
(formerly Zoey & Jonah)

"Daisy Jane and Woody loving life!"

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December 2019: Maggie
(Babe)

"Hi I hope you don't mind if I keep updating you lol ! I just have to tell you this. So today was my daughter's Christmas show for dance and it was at our firehouse. We brought Maggie with us and she was so good the whole time! So calm and sweet. She loved saying hi to everyone and eventually she just laid down. It was so great! She even got her picture taken with Santa."

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December 2019: Sugar Bear

"Sugar Bear loved his walk first walk in the park today and did very well on the leash."

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December 2019: Ms. Honey Bunny & Mr. Scrappy Doo

"May 31st 2015 we adopted Ms. Honey Bunny and then last night we adopted Mr. Scrappy Doo. They geat along great and are having a blast."

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November 2019: Holly
(Tara)

"Dixie And Holly are having so much fun together. You cannot see it, but here they are sharing a bully stick. Thanks so much for sending her to us and Happy Thanksgiving!"

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November 2019: Coco Chanel
(Lil Bit)

"Coco loves her new home, toys and furry blanket. I’m so happy I adopted her."

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November 2019: Ashlee & Foxy

"We just wanted to give you an update on Ashlee and Foxy. They are both doing very well and are such a blessing to us. As you can see, Ashlee just completed Puppy 101 class and is on her way to Canine Good Citizenship and then on to Therapy class. By the time she is done with that she will be old enough to take the test. Foxy will be going into Puppy 101 and then on to Agility class. With her long legs she is extremely fast.

We will keep you updated. Have a blessed Thanksgiving!"

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November 2019: Maggie
(Babe)

"Hi, Just wanted to update you on Maggie, formerly known as Babe. She has settled in very nicely and has really showing her personality more and more every day . She is so very sweet loves affection and to be pet. Her puppy personality is definitely coming out lol ! She loves her toys and also other things in the house she thinks are her toys too!! We have her signed up for puppy classes in December but she’s already learned a few commands.

Thank you for all you do and for letting us adopt her. "

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November 2019: Pebbles, Great Dane

"Good morning. My daughter and I adopted Pebbles on Good Friday 2017. She turned 4 years old yesterday. She is such a huge part of our lives. Even take her on pet-friendly vacations with us. Thank you so very much for my beautiful Pebbles. She has gained 60 pounds (healthy weight) since we brought her home."

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November 2019: Hunter
(Memphis)

"Hi OSCAR, Here's couple pictures of Hunter. We have a little jacket for him when it's really cold. He's getting lots of love and I think he's liking us too! Thank you!"

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November 2019: Roxy

"Hello OSCAR, Attached please find photos of Shadow, formerly Roxy, adopted on 9/13/19. She has a license and is up to date on all vaccinations. She is doing great with no issues. Thank you and everyone at OSCAR for their hard work and dedication."

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November 2019: Tess
(Fruit Loops)

"Hi! My name is Kate, my parents just adopted a dog from you (fruit loops I think her name was). I was going through all of our things and I have a few blankets and towels cleaned and in good condition. Do you need things like this as donations? If so I am happy to gather them all and drop them off next time I'm in Sparta! (Thank you, Kate!)

P.S. "Tess" has been doing great and is the perfect addition to my parents house!"

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November 2019: Lucia
(Ruby)

"Thank you OSCAR for helping me find my dog Lucia ("loo-CHEE-ah" - formerly Ruby)!

I know it's been a long time and I wanted to reach out to give you an update and thank you again.

We hit the jackpot with this dog! She is calm, sweet and rarely barks, gets along great with people and dogs - a dream! Things were tough in the beginning, but we knew that time was on our side and she just needed time to adjust to her new routine. It took about 6 months and then we couldn't believe what an awesome dog she turned out to be. She is our constant companion: every day, she goes to work at the church with my husband, loves to greet all the people, and provides a calming presence for everyone around her! She's also my adventure pal: I take her everywhere, from picking up the kids, to exploring trails on weekends. Although she's a phenomenal athlete, she's pretty lazy on the trails - she only picks up her energy when we're headed back to the car. She has become an honorary mascot of my son's cross country team: she goes to meets and loves to hang out with the kids while they wait for their races. She's a rock star wherever she goes, everyone wants to pet her and she's such a mellow, friendly dog. She isn't perfect (still haven't figured out a way to clip her nails), but neither are we! I wasn't looking for a dog when she came along.... but I knew she had a great temperament and am so glad she came into our lives! Thank you again!

Thank you again for helping me find such a great dog!"

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November 2019: Vernon
("Friendly Freckles")

"Friendly Freckles, now known as Vernon, has been doing outstanding here. Vernon’s awesome. He’s so well behaved and mannered. Here are some pics for your website."

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November 2019: Chip

"Hi all! Just wanted to send some pictures of our Chip. October 27th was his one year adoption day. He's such a joy, loves car rides and hiking. Chip is super sweet and smart. A very fun personality!! He truly loves his blankets!!! We love him dearly!!! Weighs almost 30 pounds and is super fast and strong."

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November 2019: Loki
(Harding)

"Dear OSCAR, This past week we celebrated Loki's third birthday. He has been the light of our life. He is an amazing companion, the happiest dog you will ever meet, and falls in love with everyone that passes through our door. We love him so much! His best friends are his cousin Chance and his "big" brother Henry. We recently moved to a bigger house (mainly for Loki since he is now a 77lb lap dog) and he has 3 acres to run around and call his own! Watching him run has brought my husband and I such Joy to see him so happy, however I also love how he snuggles up on the couch and falls asleep staring at me. I always wonder how his siblings are doing and if they are big like him. I think the world of your organization, and thank you so much for letting us adopt our baby boy."

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October 2019: Sugar

"We are all doing great together. Thank you for our sweet and spunky girl."

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November 2019: Susie
(Dixie)

"Here she is ....obviously quite spoiled and quite the character. She fits in perfectly. Loves everyone...even our 19 year old grouchy cat. Lol. Thank you again!"

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November 2019: Ziggy

"We just wanted to thank you so much for bringing Ziggy into our lives! When we adopted Ziggy three months ago, he had no fur because he had been shaved because of a flea infestation. Honestly, he was a motley little guy. We felt sorry for him because he was a senior dog that had been found running along a highway. He surprised us by growing soft fluffy hair and grinning at us with a crooked smile. He is peppy, playful and so sweet.

From day one he melted our hearts. He is an affectionate gentle guy that loves our two other dogs. We thought we were rescuing him, but he rescued our hearts as he is the one giving love and joy to our lives every day. Thanks again."

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November 2019: Pammy (little black & white dog)

"She has adjusted just fine. Buddy is a very good friend. We’re loving every minute with her."

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November 2019: Cooper

"It’s been a little over a month since we adopted Cooper from you. He has come out of his shell and is a wonderful addition to our family. He has been seen by our vet at Oldwick Animal Hospital, who was quite impressed with the care given by OSCAR. Thank you so much for allowing Cooper to join our family!"

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October 2019: Maiya
(Muffin)

"We came to Oscar to meet a specific dog but ended up bringing home the third dog we met. We brought our beloved Izzy to meet her new sister however we ended up With a different candidate than intended and brought home “Muffin” aka Maiya instead. We could not be happier with the perfect little girl we brought home. She has settled in perfectly and is beyond loved. We can not thank OSCAR enough for bringing such joy to our family!

Did I mention her sister loves her!?! "

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October 2019: Bernice
(formerly Kahlua)

"Dear OSCAR,

Two years ago we adopted Bernice and this little mama has become the star of our little family. Bernie’s living her best life out in the sun, cuddled up close on the couch, and sniffing her way through the world one hike, road trip, or boat ride at a time. She’s doing great, and we just wanted to take a moment to say thanks for the great work you do and for giving us our everything bagel!"

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October 2019: Lorenzo
(Donald)

"Thank you so much for saving Lorenzo and having us adopt him! He’s so lovable and gets along great with his big brother Griffin! They decided to Trick or Treat together tonight!"

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October 2019: Jada

"Hello, We adopted Jada back in July 2019. Just want to let you know that Jada is doing fine with us. She adjusted very well with all four of us. She is a sweet dog. We are happy to have her. Here are some pictures. "

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October 2019: Mackey

"Mackey is doing great here. He is a very happy and good pup. We are delighted."

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October 2019: Bear

"We adopted Bear 2 months ago. Bear has been the perfect addition to our family. He’s energetic and playful and keeps us all on our toes. Bear and his big brother Duke are getting along great. They love sniffing for chipmunks and play tug of war all afternoon. Bear has definitely found his forever home. "

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October 2019: Lukas
(Steve)

"Hi, We just wanted to send you an update on Lukas. He has been with us almost 9 months now and is such a beautiful smart and happy boy. He loves playing outside and going for walks. We love him so much and Blessed that he is ours! Thank you!"

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October 2019: Bear

"Hi OSCAR! We wanted to send you some photos and an update on Bear since we’ve adopted him almost 4 months ago. It has been quite an adjustment, but we are always so entertained by his sleeping positions and crazy long tongue! He has been a wonderful addition to our family."

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October 2019: Nicki
(Adore)

"Nicki is the sweetest! In obedience school and training for Therapy Dog."

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October 2019: Pammy

"This is Pammy, our Oscar pup, and Archie. They’re getting along great. He’s a good big brother. She’s adjusting just fine. Everyone loves her."

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October 2019: Champ
(Snickers)

"Hi OSCAR,

We were on our daily walk through our property today and I thought you might like to see some pics of this little guy that has become such a big part of our lives. From the first day we renamed him Champ (after my father's airplane) and he is a champ to us. You wouldn't believe this guy was cowering in corners. He plays with us and by himself, which is fun to watch, tossing his toys and running after them. He has also developed a habit of dragging things from my laundry pile and depositing them in the middle of the house... or the lawn. He is a character and we couldn't love him more.

It might be hard to see him in the photos since he blends with the foliage a bit. But I hope you can see how happy he is, running free with our pack.

I hope all is well at OSCAR. Please let the other girls know."

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October 2019: Mackey
(Cadillac)

"Best buds with Buddyboy. Doing great."

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October 2019: Penny
(Zoey)

"Hello!

I adopted Penny a little over a month ago from O.S.C.A.R. Since then, she has been settling in and exploring her new surroundings. She likes to go with Mommy everywhere! But she would rather get there on foot than the car. She likes long hikes and loves the new dog park near Mommy’s house! I am so blessed to have found my fur baby, Penny Lane, and give her a furever home "

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October 2019: Avery (Emry) & Finley (Alpine)

"Hello! We adopted Avery last June.(black lab) She is the greatest dog and so much fun to be around! We then adopted Alpine, now Finley back in February. (Turns out he is a Great Pyrenees Chow mix!) He is doing great and is getting ready to celebrate his first birthday tomorrow! We would love to hear information about his sisters Mistletoe and Twinkle."

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October 2019: Gigi

"Dear OSCAR, I want to let you know how much happier our lives are now that we have adopted Gigi. She is a ray of sunshine & seems very happy to be part of our family. Other than minor growing pains, it has been a smooth transition to valued member of the family. Although we have always considered organizations as your to be essential, we cannot personally thank you enough for taking time to save Gigi and help her to find her forever home. We cannot imagine life without her!"

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October 2019: Zeus
(Roger)

"Smiles"

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October 2019: Jax
(Jasper)

"Thanks for the great addition to our family."

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October 2019: Tino
(Ernie)

"Hi, Tino is AWESOME!!!! We love him so much and he’s such a good boy. He loves to be outside with us and since I have a home office he snuggles by me all day."

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October 2019: Apollo
(Dasher)

"Hi OSCAR, Here is a recent pic of Apollo. He's a big boy and doing well."

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October 2019: Molly
(Fancy)

" Hi OSCAR, Molly is doing Great and she is going to dog training school. Groomer said we did great !! "

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October 2019: Cooper

"Hi OSCAR- just a quick email to let you know Cooper is relaxing in his new home. He is so sweet. He has gone for a walk, explored the yard and most of the house. Now he is resting on our doggy blanket after a long afternoon. Thanks again for all your help today!"

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October 2019: Gunner
(Toby)

"I adopted Gunner in April and we have been loving life together ever since. He turned one in September, and spent the summer at the beach, the lake, and is a regular at the dog park. He loves car rides, comes to my work gym, and has free reign of the entire house. Thanks for taking care of him and giving him a chance."

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October 2019: Daisy Mae

"Good Afternoon! I wanted to send some pictures of Daisy settling in to her new life. She has been a wonderful addition to our family and she is adjusting beautifully. This past weekend we took her on her first major outing in public to go apple picking and she did great! She was friendly to other people/ dogs and got to enjoy some apples as well. She is so sweet and loving and we are so lucky to have her. "

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October 2019: Ally
(Alamosa)

"Hello! Ally is the sweetest girl with lots of energy and love. She is currently doing great in training classes and is a perfect fit into our family. Thanks!"

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October 2019: Bob
(Ace)

"Hi all,

Today is 3 months since we adopted Bob. He is a happy, loving, sweet boy. He is so much fun and loves his toys and playing fetch with the ball. He is a real delight and is my constant companion all day long. He goes where I go. We love him very much and couldn’t imagine him not being part of our lives. He is not a big fan of the car and does not really enjoy car rides so we just do short runs to the park for his long walk. Thank you all again for taking care of him until we could adopt him. Here he is relaxing in one of his beds."

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October 2019: Charlie

"4 months later!! Charlie's furever home."

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October 2019: Tino
(Ernie)

"Hi OSCAR, Good Morning! Tino is doing awesome in his new home and we are so fortunate to have him. He's great with the cats and seems to enjoy his new quiet country life. I've attached some pictures to share. Thank you for the important work you do!"

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October 2019: Darla (newly adopted) and Chester - both OSCAR dogs
(Zadie)

" Hi OSCAR,

We are having an absolute blast with Darla especially Chester. When we came to the shelter we brought Chester with us and he was so beside himself and was unable to focus on anything. I was slightly fearful once we got home with Darla he would possibly have little or no interest in her. I’ve attached some photos for you and your wonderful staff to see. We got Chester from your shelter 2.5 years ago and are so happy we returned with another blessing.

Wishing you all the best,

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September 2019: Chloe
(Rainbow)

"Hi there,

I hope you are all doing well and have enjoyed your Summer! I'm writing to give you an update on our pup Chloe who we adopted on 4/28/19. She is doing fabulous and loving life :)

As you'll see in the attached photo's she has grown quite a bit since we brought her home. She loves playing in the backyard with our 6 year old daughter and also visiting with her cousins (my sister in-law's 2 golden retrievers)."

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September 2019: Tory
(Torque)

"Hi there... you FB posted a happy tail about Gia (formerly Tora) and I have the sibling Tory (formerly Torque). I wanted to post a pic to her happy tail but it wont let me? Is there a setting you can change to allow me to add a pic of him in comments? If not, maybe you can share this with them or post to FB so they see it. He was adopted exactly a year ago yesterday!"

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September 2019: Gia
(Tora)

"Hello. My family and I adopted Gia last year. We love her so much and we thank you for allowing us to bring her into our family. Just wondering if you have kept in touch with her siblings, Torque, Torbin or Tori? Would love to see pics of them. Thank you again for all you do for the animals."

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September 2019: Luna
(Kimmie)

"Hi! I just wanted to let you know that Luna has been an amazing addition to our family already! She fits right in and has made herself at home (especially on the couch) from day 1! She’s such a smart girl and is already learning commands. We are so in love with her and I just wanted to give you an update. So happy we got her and can be her forever family."

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September 2019: Shiloh

"Shiloh resting comfortably in his new home. Thanks OSCAR!"

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September 2019: Tullie
(Grace)

"Thank you so much for our wonderful addition Tullie. She is smart, loving and a wonderful addition to our family. Tullie at the beachhouse for her 1st of many 4th of July. Fireworks didn’t bother her a bit!"

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August 2019: Hitchcock

"Hi OSCAR,

I wanted to send you an update on Hitchcock. He is the sweetest dog. You would never know that we didn't have him his entire life. We are working on getting his weight down. When we got him he was 23.8 lbs. and with a little exercise and food control he is down to 21.2. Our vet thinks 18 lbs. would be ideal for him and his heart condition. I have attached pictures of our sweet Hitchcock for you to see. Keep up the great work!! We love our Senior Rescue Pup:) "

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August 2019: Figgy - 9 Year Adoption Anniversary
(Amanda)

"Hi, I've been meaning to send pictures forever...Now that my girl is turning 10 (together for 9 years), I'm inspired to write. Figgy has been the love of my life since the day I got her. She is snuggly, loving, calm--nearly perfect! She has changed my life in a million positive ways. Here are some pictures of her and her step sister Stella. Also, if you can track down her biological sister (was Courtney), I would love to have them meet. They were both adopted out in October of 2010. Thank you!"

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August 2019: Pumpkin
(Cheerios)

"Hi everyone at OSCAR Rescue. It’s been 10 days since we adopted Cheerios Just wanted to let you know how Cheerios is doing in her new forever home. We renamed her Pumpkin . She gets along great with Nemo. She is completely housebroken and when you tell her she’s a good girl, she rolls over to get her belly rubs She loves toys, but not too interested in playing ball. She’s a little nervous in the car, but when she snuggles with Nemo, she’s fine. Pumpkin loves walks, and loves to chase squirrels. Shoes are a favorite too. Lol.

We took her to my vet yesterday to get acquainted with them. She just laid on the table and was so good when she got checked. On September 1, Pumpkin and Nemo go to Pet Smart for their spa day. We stopped in so my groomer could meet Pumpkin. Everyone just fell in love with her. Thank you Debbie for choosing our family for Cheerios aka Pumpkin. She makes our family complete and we love her so much. Attached are a few pictures. Will keep you updated."

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August 2019: Emme
(O-Ren)

"Hi OSCAR! Just a quick update regarding Emme. She had continued to grow into a beautiful dog! We are so happy to have her in our lives! Thanks again!"

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August 2019: Maya

"Just wanted to update you that Maya has adjusted very well being in our home. It has just been over two weeks and as you can tell our little dog Khloe and Maya became thick as thieves. We had little to no issue since we brought Maya home on the 13th. Maya loves bathing herself in the sun on the deck. Thank you again for bringing Maya into our home and hearts. We couldn’t be happier with her."

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August 2019: Sammy

"Here are a few quick photos of my beloved Sammy boy:) He’s become a bit pampered:) but his swimming has really helped his mobility – really good at hills now too."

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August 2019: Brownie

"Here’s a picture of Brownie after his first tour of our backyard…."

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August 2019: Jersey
(Breckinridge)

"Hi all, A year ago we adopted Jersey. We wanted to let you know that he had grown into a big boy and we love him so much. Here is a side by side pic of the pic I was first sent of him and now. Thank you for giving us our furbaby!"

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August 2019: Spanky

To the wonderful people at OSCAR,

Two years ago we adopted Spanky from your shelter. Spanky is one of Luna’s babies. I am attaching some recent photos. We love him so much and we can not imagine our lives without him.

I am writing to you because my son’s bar mitzvah is coming up. (I’m also sending you a photo of my children the day that you introduced us to Spanky). My son is the reason that we began our search to find a rescue of our own. He begged and begged for a dog. He was only willing to get a rescue. So many of his friends’ families got dogs from breeders and even pet stores and at the youngest age he knew that a rescue was the only answer.

For our son’s bar mitzvah he is required to do some type of service protect. He came up with the idea of doing something to give back to you. We are so appreciate of the work that you do. I believe he is too young to work directly with the animals- he is not quite 13. However, he would like to do some type of collection and then we could bring it to you one weekend or evening. Is there anything in particular that you need? He is a Boy Scout so we can count on getting lots of donations. Thank you so much!

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August 2019: Cheerios

"Cheerios has found her furever home. Thanks so much for her. She is a blessing. I will keep you updated. So far so good."

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August 2019: Mercedes

"My wife and I rescued Mercedes from you last year. She is doing great and has come a long way with her leash manners."

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August 2019: Ollie
(Darryl)

BEFORE

"Thank You OSCAR, Ollie is the best dog ever. Of course he's the king of the house and is loved unconditionally. He is the sweetest, friendliest dog I have ever adopted. He literally loves everyone, except squirrels. I can't believe he has only been in our family for 2 years, he fit right in and stole our hearts immediately. He's always happy, loves to snuggle, get belly rubs, go for long walks and chase birds, squirrels and rabbits in his backyard. He's found his forever home."

AFTER

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August 2019: Iris

A note from OSCAR: "We are especially grateful to people who open their homes to special pets, like Iris. We wish you many more years of happiness together."

"Hi OSCAR! I just wanted to give you an update on Iris, the special needs kitty I adopted from you 5 years ago. She is doing great, running the show every single day, she is loved and well taken care of. She is my best friend."

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August 2019: Mia
(Maren)

"Hey everyone! Hope all is well! Today is Mia’s 2 year Adoptaversary. She is by far the best dog I’ve ever had. She’s my best friend and my shadow. She loves hiking in the woods, playing tug-of-war, laying in the sun, watching the chipmunks, and napping with her mommy. Thank you so much for bringing her into my life, I really don’t know what I would do without her. Attached are some pics!"

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August 2019: Rainy
(Jada 2)

"A few shots from Rainy's first time at the beach-she loved it! Please share with her foster mom. Rainy is doing great! We love love her and are grateful for your org that got us together!"

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August 2019: Crocket
(Pikatchu)

"An update on Pikatchu, now known as Crockett. He's doing wonderful! Growing like a weed. He is full of energy and keeps us on our toes and we absolutely adore him. And most of the time he tolerates his cat brother."

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August 2019: Brody
(Rufus)

"Hi OSCAR, Brody has settled in very nicely. Not too sure about the pool, not overly fond of water yet but we are trying. Going to work with me everyday and making himself at home in the office! See the attached."

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August 2019: Lorenzo
(Donald)

"Both Lorenzo & Griffin are doing well! Here’s a few snaps of them settling in so you can share on the Rescue Page! He’s a happy boy and we’re having so much fun with him and Griffin! Lorenzo had a nice bath on Sunday when we brought him home and he’s meeting the groomer Thursday this week for a bath and brush with his brother Griffin. He’s such a good boy for the bath too!"

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August 2019: Elliott
(Doc)

"Hello, Just wanted to update you on Elliott. So far he is fitting in with our family perfectly. We are still working on basic commands and manners around the house, but he is doing great. He loves to play with his brother in our backyard and to swim. So far he has tried kayaking, paddle boarding and swimming. The paddle board is his favorite though. He has put on a few pounds already and is slowly becoming less food obsessed. He is getting better with our daily car rides and is stealing the show at work with his cuteness. Thanks for bringing him into our lives!"

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August 2019: Barney

"Hello OSCAR,

We have been really busy the past few weeks. We decided to put an offer on a home with a bigger yard and have been running around getting our home ready to sell. Barney continues to be a perfect dog! Yesterday was one month since we adopted him. Barney has been such a great guy that my husband and I have said a bunch of times that there hasn’t been an adjustment at all because he fits in so well. He is great with the whole family and he really loves his sister. I’m happy that you like their walking picture. They are both so true to their respective breeds when they walk. Milly is all business and Barney is pretty focused on the walk, but he can’t help himself and jumps up every now and then to give her a kiss on the nose. I included a couple more pictures. Even though Barney has a nice bed, he prefers the wooden base of a table or laying on his sister. We haven’t even crated him since we are home most of the time. If he is left loose while we go to the grocery store, he doesn’t do anything but play with his sister and wait for us to return. He is also pretty crafty with his toys and keeps plush toys in one area of the house and Nylabones in another. I threw all the toys together in their toy bin and by the next morning he separated them again. Thank you again for everything and we also wanted to give a big thank you to the kennel staff who cared for Barney. He is so loving and sweet and we know that has a lot to do with how well he was cared for at OSCAR in being comfortable in a new home. We will definitely put up a great review on google soon. Everyone was wonderful during his adoption and he is just perfect. Thank you again for Barney, we absolutely love him! "

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August 2019: Miller
(Sebastian)

"Content kitten!"

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August 2019: Britni
(Elisa)

"Good morning! Britni is doing really well! Her little brother adores her and she is so gentle with him. She goes on a run every day and loves when we take her to the cage-free daycare center. Her favorite activities include hiking and running around in circles in our yard that we fenced for her with a six foot fence because she can jump."

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August 2019: Olive

"Hello Oscar,

We wanted to provide you an update on Olive! We took her home last October. Just recently we decided as a family we would pick the date of her birthday to celebrate each year (we calculated at this point she’s a year old). All of our puppies get to celebrate their birthday, Olive included! She is doing great, grew a whole bunch (about 40 pounds right now) and loves her siblings (8 pound rat terrier and 20 pound beagle) with everything she has! Thank you for completing our little family, Olive was the perfect addition!

Thank you OSCAR for all you guys do for these animals! We appreciate you!"

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August 2019: Sam
(Higgins)

"One week has past and Sam is adjusting well. He’s a sweetheart and his sister is getting used to him."

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August 2019: Ralphie
(Carter)

" Hi, I just wanted to update you on Ralphie (was Carter the pup found under a house in WV with his mom & litter mates) It was tough in the beginning and you guys were gracious enough to take him back but I'm glad we stuck it out. He is still a wild child but has become such a love bug! He has become less destructive & his house training is getting there. He uses the doggie door more and loves to swim in my pond. He and my Kelso are now best buddies;)) Thank you OSCAR for all you've done! I share your posts as much as I can!"

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August 2019: Minnie

"Hi all, just wanted to let you know so far so good! We get lots of kisses from Minnie and she's doing very well with eating and house training. Unfortunately we didn't know that her first night here would be accompanied with fireworks, she immediately ran under our bed but we were able to get her out and she was fine with lots of hugs and kisses. Still often a little nervous when you try to pick her up, she looks like she thinks we're going to hurt her but I know that will change once she learns to trust us. She's met some family and friends and has even learned to play Xbox! We hope Mickey finds a home soon. "

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August 2019: Lucy
(Peaches)

"Hi, We are happy to share that Lucy is adjusting well in her forever home. She has changed our lives and has brought so much love into our home. Lucy loves people and is so playful towards other dogs. We go for daily walks and play with her favorite toys, because Lucy has so much energy! She is sweet and makes friends everywhere we go!

Thank you O.S.C.A.R so much for helping us find a wonderful fur-member for our family."

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August 2019: Denali/Denny
(Hugo)

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"Hi OSCAR! Hugo, renamed Denali ( Denny) is doing great!!!! He is the sweetest, most loving, gentle little man in the world!!! He is extremely attached to me, beyond a Velcro dog! He howls and barks non- stop when I am out of his sight! He is either in my lap or in my arms! We couldn't love Denny any more! He has a vet appt. tomorrow at 1:30. We would like to stop by the shelter in a few weeks to drop off some food and treats, I will email you to set up a good time, we will bring Denny with us so you can see him. Thank you for everything that you do, if it wouldn't be for your love and kindness, we wouldn't have our little man!"

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August 2019: Molly
(Fancy)

"Fancy is doing great, She is happy. Great dog !!"

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August 2019:
(Sleepy)

"Debbie, thank you so much for the gift of a lifetime. We are ALL in love with Sleepy. Thank you for being the wonderful person you are. This was a wonderful experience. I can�t thank you enough. This photo is of one happy mom taking Rambo to work today."

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August 2019: Harley
(Calista)

"Good morning, I thought you would like to know that Harley is fitting right in! She is super happy exploring our home with her big sister Stella! Even our cat Julius is happy with her! Thanks for providing such wonderful care of our new girl! "

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August 2019: Rory

"Just wanted to give you an update on Rory. He is doing very well. We are loving having him as part of our family!"

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July 2019: Zeus, the dog
(Roger)

"Remember Roger? Renamed Zeus!! Doing great!!!!"

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July 2019: Pippin 5 Years!
(Snowball)

"Today is the 5th Adoptiversary for the dog we renamed Pippin. He is absolutely delightful and we couldn�t be happier. Thank you again for helping us find this little puff ball of joy!"

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July 2019: Ashlee

"Just thought you might want to see how Ashlee is progressing and growing. We are so delighted to have adopted her, Never had a puppy attract so much attention from other people. We took her on her first camping trip and everyone loved her."

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July 2019: Miller

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July 2019: Darby
(Holly)

"Hello OSCAR,

Just wanted to give you an update on Darby who we adopted 2 years ago today. Darby is so sweet and we love her very much! She loves to play with her toys, go for walks, snuggle with her family, and patrol for critters in her backyard. Attached are some photos."

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July 2019: Snickers

"Hi OSCAR, Snickers is home. Out of his shell and part of our pack. He plays with toys and jumps on the furniture. His favorite spot is on the sill of our bay window, where he likes to sleep and chase houseflies (and eaten a few). We love our boy. Thank you all."

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July 2019: Jingle
(Newton)

"Hi. Jingle is slowly becoming a super cuddler here. Such a sweety."

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July 2019: Lorenzo
(Donald)

"Lorenzo is doing great so far! He�s eating alongside Griffin and drinking water together too! They�re settling in really well! We�re so happy to have Lorenzo (Donald) home with us � Here are a couple shots for you� "

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July 2019: Daisy
(Gidget)

"Hi Debbie,

I can't believe it's been two months since we brought Daisy home! She is such a sweetheart, and she has fit right into our home. I'm sending along some pictures, since I know we had talked about giving you an update! :)

She has completed her shots and lyme vaccination, and she is worm free and on preventative medication! She is such an amazing dog, and a great addition to our family. Thanks so much for taking care of her until we could bring her into our lives!!"

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July 2019: Teddy Bear
(Yeti)

"Yeti (who we call Teddy (Bear)) is doing wonderfully. He is sweet boy and adjusting very well to his new life of running around outside with Brody and take naps on the couch in the sun. We are so happy to have two wonderful Oscar dogs! Some pictures are attached, hopefully they brighten your day!"

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July 2019: Bryant
(Mikey)

"Hi, Just wanted to let you know that Bryant aka Mikey is adjusted perfectly to his new home with us. He is such a lover!!! He is having a blast. Thank you so much for completing our family."

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July 2019: Cosmo
(Forman)

" Hi! It was very nice meeting you today! Foreman is now Cosmo."

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July 2019: (Azzelia)

"Dear OSCAR, It was a long ride home, but our girl (still working on a name) did well and eventually took a nap. Today, we tried on our harness and it fits her. She is still a challenge to get a good pic as she is constantly in motion. Thank you again for saving the dogs!"

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July 2019: Barney

"Hello OSCAR,

I am sending you an early update to let you know how your friend Barney is doing. He is pretty amazing. We are all thrilled with him and he has made himself really comfortable already. It�s been only a day, but it feels like we�ve been lucky enough to always have had him. Like with any new baby, we have a million pictures and are including some here. Barney walks well around town with his sister. She was really focused on him when she met him, but at home he wants to be either right next to her or coaxing her to play. He bites her feet to encourage her to play and she lasts about a second until she gives in. They were up all night playing even with the rest of the family asleep they played until morning. He also loves toys and he did great for his bath which was a good idea since he loves to snuggle. Thank you so much for everything and letting us adopt him! We promise to love him and the whole family is already crazy about him. I will keep you updated on Barney and we are all so happy that he is a part of our family. Thank You again!"

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July 2019: Moose

"Hi. Moose is doing great with his big brother Chance. Settling in very nicely..."

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July 2019: Rainy
(Jada 2)

"It was great meeting you today, what you and Oscar do is so inspiring! We�ve named her Rainy and she seems pretty comfortable here so far! Rainy seems very happy - we love her! Below are some pics from her first few days, please share!"

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July 2019: Sawyer

"Hi, Just wanted to let you know Sawyer is doing well in his new home! The transition has been smooth :) Thank you!"

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July 2019: Baxter
(Hyde)

"Hi OSCAR, A brief update on Baxter (Hyde), he is incredibly loved and has so much attention, no matter where we go, people find him so cute!!We will be in the Sparta area next week & wonder if we can bring Baxter for a visit?"

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July 2019: Kama

"happy tails KAMA almost 1 year old great girl"

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July 2019: Finley & Avery
(Alpine & Emery)

"Hi Everyone!
Just wanted to update you all on Finley and Avery. They are the best of friends and are enjoying the lazy days of summer-visiting friends, swimming, and playing nonstop! Avery is now 15 months old, Finn is 9 months and enormous! We love them so very much and are so grateful to have found them through you! Happy Summer!"

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July 2019: Jedidiah or Jed
(Roscoe)

"Hi, Roscoe is doing well. He�s adjusting and trying to make friends with the other dogs. He has lots of energy! With time and training I think he will be a great family dog. I�ll keep you updated. We have renamed him Jedidiah or Jed. Jed is a great dog, he is just a large clumsy puppy. Last night was his first night without the crate and he was really good, slept in bed with us all night. I attached a new picture, as you can see he is definitely comfortable in his new home. If you look in the background you can see Maurice who was also a former OSCAR rescue. Have a great weekend!"

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July 2019: Reggie
(Sneezy)

"Hi. It�s been a very good 3 days since we adopted Reggie. He loves to please & is learning very quickly. He starting to understand commands sit, down, wait. He seem to be intelligent.

He likes people a lot. He does not mind our 2 cats. They will become good friends within a week. Cats are being cautious.

He�s a FOODIE! we are working with him to be more patient. That will happen once he excel sit, wait....then ok.

This is all new for him & we are very patients but very happy to have him on our family. Some pics..."

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July 2019: Hunter
(Beau)

" Good morning.... I wanted to say thank you for giving us the chance to adopt Hunter. He turned a year on May 29th! He fits in perfectly with our family! He still loves to try and chase the birds, bunnies and squirrels out of his yard! We love this boy with all our hearts and he was the missing piece of the puzzle for our family! Thank you again!"

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July 2019: Marty
(Scampi)

"Thank you OSCAR for completing our family. 2 years ago on June 30, 2017 we adopted Marty and we couldn't be happier and more in love with him than ever. He is our pride and joy everyday and the sweest Happy Birthday Singer we have ever known.( he howls to the Happy Birthday Song, and only that song)

His smile as you can see is endless and filled with joy and we as a family thank you all for saving him as a puppy and giving our family the joy he brings to us each day.

Please take a look at small amount of Marty's Photo Collection from the past 2 years thank you!!!!!"

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July 2019: Brandi

"Hi OSCAR - Brandi is adjusting very well in her new home. She loves people especially children who give her kisses. She�s not that friendly with the neighborhood dogs. (yet)

She loves riding in the car and going to Petco. And she loves her big dog run to run around. We go for walks around 7:00 every morning. She has certainly met a lot of new faces and loves everyone she meets."

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July 2019: Sky

"Hi, Just wanted to let you know how Sky is doing in his new home. At first he was afraid of the pet door. After 2 days he was running in and out with Elle. He loves to play with her and is walking well on leash. He has chewed some random items: a book, candle and bath poof but nothing of value. We have since baby proofed the house and yard. He also has access to lots of toys. He loves to lay on the couch or dog bed when watching tv or on lawn chairs outside. We are planning a camping trip for the summer in our trailer. Thanks so much for helping us find Sky. Your rescue does an awesome job promoting pets with pics,videos and writeup."

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July 2019: Riley
(Marley)

"Hi Oscar:

It is another year that has passed and this former run away who had no manners is turning into the perfect dog!!! He required a lot of patience and a ton of love which he absorbed and continues to return to us in abundance.

Riley just turned 6 years old this past January and does not try to run away anymore. I guess life is good at home. Lol.

Riley enjoys rides in the car and LOVES to go to the county recycling center on Saturday mornings to say hi to everyone he meets to get his weekly treats from anyone willing to give him any. He particularly enjoys spending days at the Pet Spa for daycare and greeting other guests at the dog park.

Swimming in the bay down the shore and meeting others is something Riley enjoys doing as well as keeping an eye in his little sister Gemma.

I have enclosed pictures of him from June of last year to current. He is the love of our lives and we couldn�t imagine life without him. He is turning into one of the best dogs we could ever hope to have. He was brought to a shelter 5 years ago by another family and their loss is most definitely our gain. His golden personality shines through in his amazing disposition!!

Thank you Oscar once again for choosing us to love this little Golden boy!!"

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July 2019: Camryn

"She is doing great! Slept in the crate last night and is eating well. She seems very content."

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July 2019: Ace

"Hi everyone. We just wanted to update you on Ace. He is delightful and settling in to our lives very well. Here are a few pictures of him. We are loving him more everyday. Thank you for taking care of him."

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July 2019: Dean

"Hi. We wanted to share with you an update on Dean who we adopted from you in March this year.

Dean is an around one year old border collie and retriever mix. He has settled in so well and so quickly into our Hoboken apartment. He has so much love to give and is quick at getting up on the couch or bed with you for a snuggle. Sometimes forgetting he�s a 50lb adult he�s still a puppy at heart. He loves the waterfront and likes nothing better than playing with all the other Hoboken dogs at the dog park. The Hoboken geese are proving a bit of a distraction on the walks so that�s taking some getting used to. Thank you for all your help at OSCAR paring us with him. He�s been the most perfect addition to the family. Here are some pictures for you."

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July 2019: Dakota
(Zeus)

" Thank you for letting us become Dakota's forever family. We love him so much, he's a big mush andhe learns fast."

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July 2019: Simon

Hi everyone, it's me - Simon. I'm doing great, thanks to all my friends at OSCAR. My new Mom and Dad are crazy about me, you sure did pick a perfect home for me to enjoy life. Please send a special shoutout to my foster parents, and all the wonderful people who helped me in my hour of need.
Love, Simon

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July 2019: Daisy
(Atari)

"Happy in her new home!"

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July 2019: Hope(Mooka) and Faith (Millie)

"Hi guys,

Just want to share how Hope and Faith are doing. They are such wonderful puppies. Sweet, loving and playful. They adapted well in our home, they are healthy, full of energy! They brought so much joy to our lives. Thank you "

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July 2019: "Our baby..."

"OSCAR dog today (8 years our baby)"

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June 2019: Charlie
(Hank)

"Hi OSCAR! Charlie is finally settling in! He loves playing and running around in the back yard. He takes every chance he gets to sit in our laps to get a good butt scratch. We are so happy we have been able to give him a home. We are looking forward to him continuing to adjust to his new environment and becoming more comfortable in it."

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June 2019: Camryn

"Camryn is doing great! Slept in the crate last night, is eating well. She seems very content. "

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June 2019: Cowboy and TJ
(Penguin and Ting Yang)

"Cowboy and TJ happy together."

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June 2019: Chi
(Duke)

"Chi loves going out and all his stuffies! He is wonderful and I am so happy I adopted him. Thank you."

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June 2019: Ashlee