Tails of Hope
Waxahachie, TX
Ph: 972-937-1000
Fax: 972-937-1375
www.txtailsofhope.org
lisa@txtailsofhope.org
Tails of Success Club Members 2009!
We're proud to announce our first full year of service.  Here's the
sweet dogs adopted in 2009
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OUR FIRST ADOPTION OF THE YEAR
JAN. 2009
LUKE
Luke was probably our most
difficult adoption so far.  Not
because he is a difficult dog, but
because he is so wonderful that
we considered him a member of
our family.  So wonderful in fact,
that he is the only rescue dog
that was moved into our main
house to live with the family.  
Gentle, Calm, and the biggest
lap dog ever...We Will Miss You
Luke!
Luke is his new home, with his
new Dad, in his favorite room...
the kitchen!
Wally is the complete package!  He's cute,
family friendly, and a great companion.  He is a
9-month old Wire Terrier/Jack Russell mix.  He
was adopted by a wonderful family from North
Richland Hills and is adjusting beautifully.  
Although he was only here 4 months, he will
forever be remembered as a great friend.  Good
Luck Wally.
WALLY
ADOPTED JAN. 2009
Update:  Wally's new family tells us
that Wally is doing great!  He loves
his new little boys & lays in their
room at night until they fall asleep.
Once they are sleeping, Wally makes
his way to his parent's room to crawl
into bed with them!  He also gets to
play at the dog park twice a day &
absolutely loves it. We also hear that
everyone at the dog park loves him
back (which is no surprise to us)!  
Send us pictures when you can!
LUCY
ADOPTED FEB. 2009
Lucy came to Tails of Hope
after being rescued by a
business in Waxahachie.  
After being shot in her
front leg, the nice people
had her treated by a vet
and placed her with us.  
Luckily, her leg healed and
she was adopted by a
wonderful family with 4
boys after being with us
for only 3 weeks.   Lucy is
a diamond in the rough,
we'll miss you greatly!!
Update:  Lucy's new family says
that Lucy has fit in perfectly in
their home!  She has a new
doggy best friend & the two
have become inseparable. Plus
she has a huge family who
absolutely adores her!!  She has
a great big yard to run around &
play in, & her favorite hobby is
staring down squirrels!!  She is
also taking dog training classes
& is eager to learn!  We couldn't
be happier for her!
JACKSON
ADOPTED MARCH 2009
Jackson was a wonderful Australian
Shepherd that came to Tails of Hope via a
local shelter.  This poor boy had recently
been hit by a car and had a dislocated leg.  
Immediately after receiving Jackson, we
had him in the vet's office, and Jackson
spent the next two weeks in a sling.  
Luckily he made a full recovery and was
adopted by a wonderful family with lots of
land for him to roam.  If we said we've ever
seen a sweeter dog, we'd be lying!  :-)  

Good luck Jackson, and don't forget to
keep us updated....
Update: Jackson with
his new mom at his new
home.  He has lots and
lots of room to run! And
look at that grin on his
face!  He sure looks
happy & we know why!  
His new mom tells us
that he has a new doggy
best friend, he loves
being outside with his
family on the property, &
he has claimed the
couch for his own bed!
BUTCH CASSIDY  
              &
SUNDANCE KID
ADOPTED MARCH 2009
BUTCH CASSIDY
SUNDANCE KID
Butch Cassidy & Sundance Kid
are Great Pyrenees brothers that
came to Tails of Hope from a local
shelter because they did not have
adequate space.  These very sweet
boys look large, but in reality are
just 75 pounds of joy and fluff.  
Butch and Sundance spent about
one month at Tails of Hope before
being adopted by a great couple
from Grandview, TX.  We were
pleasantly surprised when both
dogs were adopted by the same
family because these brothers are
best friends.  If they hadn't gone
together, I would hate to be the
person that had to break the bad
news to them!!
Update:  We hear from Butch &
Sundance's new family that the
brothers are doing great on their
new farm!  They are getting
along well with all the other
animals, & they love to explore
the many acres they now have
at their new home!  We miss you
boys!
STITCH
ADOPTED MARCH 2009
Stitch is an adorable
purebred Jack Russell who
stayed in a foster home while
he was with Tails of Hope.  
Lucky for Stitch he was
noticed right away by a
wonderful lady who had a
female JR of her own & was
looking for another family
member!  Stitch is now part
of their family & we hear he
is very happy!  Pictured
below is Stitch in his new
home playing with his new
sister, Roxy.  They make a
beautiful pair!
Update: Stitch playing
with his new buddy in
his new yard!
BOOYAH,
AKA "BOO"
ADOPTED MARCH 2009
Boo came to Tails of Hope from a local
shelter.  He is a purebred Australian
Shepherd with beautiful sky-blue eyes.
 He was only with Tails of Hope for 40
days undergoing heartworm treatment
before being adopted by a great
couple from Benbrook, TX.  To know
Boo is to love him because his
personality speaks volumes.  Rain or
shine, Boo was always smiling.  Keep
us updated Boo, we miss you already!
Update:  Booyah's new mom tells us that Boo is
doing wonderful in his new home!  He is well
loved by mom, dad & baby, and he has a new
doggy friend to play with. He is fitting in perfectly!
BANJO
ADOPTED APRIL 2009
Banjo is the last of 6 brother/sister puppies to be
adopted that were surrendered to Tails of Hope
last November.  We're elated because they were a
pure joy!  Although he looks just like a Border
Collie, his mother was a purebred Golden
Retriever.  He was adopted by a wonderful lady
from Arlington, TX, who used to train and show
dogs.  We went and saw him last week and he's
adapting beautifully!  Good luck Banjo, we love
you....
UPDATE: Banjo's new name is PAX, which
means 'peace' in Latin.  Here PAX is seen
playing in his new yard with his new best
friend.

PAX's new mom tells us that he is learning
new things every day...he's a very smart
boy! He loves to play & loves his walks.  
Although he also loves to chase those
kitties!
DEXTER,  
aka
 "DEX"
ADOPTED MAY 2009
Dexter came to Tails of Hope when he
was only 4 weeks old.  This precious guy
had contracted pneumonia, and as a
result was left with effects of chorea.  He
is a Border Collie/Great Pyrenees mix
and just about the cutest thing we've
ever seen.  It was quite difficult to let
Dexter go, but we found a great family
for him in Killeen, Tx, that we know will
give him all of the love and attention he
deserves.  Bon Voyage Dex, please keep
in touch!!
Update:  Dexter's new mom
reports that Dex is making
himself right at home!!  He loves
to play with his new adult &
children friends, & he's a very
happy little boy!  She also sent
these pictures of him in his new
home!
DAISY
ADOPTED MAY 2009
Daisy is one of the smaller dogs to have graced
the halls of Tails of Hope.  A mere 20 pounds of
purebred Rat Terrier, Daisy was a true delight.  
She came to us from a local shelter and spent
only 2 weeks with us before being adopted by a
woman in Glen Rose, TX.  Because we're
normally accustomed to larger dogs at Tails of
Hope, she moved into the upstairs portion of the
main house and lived in one of the private
bedrooms.  Can you say spoiled??  Oh well,
she's worth it!  Take care Daisy and give a call
sometime.....
UPDATE: Daisy's new name is
"Poochini".  Here she is inside
her new home with her new
mom!
SMILEY
ADOPTED MAY 2009
A Tails of Hope favorite, Smiley
came to us several months ago.  
Originally, we were concerned
because she was very shy.  
However, within a week of being
a member of the "Tails of Hope
Pack", Smiley fit right in and
made herself at home.  She was
adopted into the most
wonderful home in Waxahachie,
TX.  We hear that she is thriving
beautifully in her new
environment with her new
family.  

Happy Trails, Smiley!
Update:  Smiley is doing
so wonderfully in her new
home.  We've seen her
several times since her
adoption and couldn't be
happier with the
wonderful family she now
has.  
MARGARITA
ADOPTED MAY 2009
Margarita is the first of five, (fingers crossed),
Heeler puppies to be adopted from Tails of Hope.
 She and her four siblings came to us from a
local shelter after space became limited. After a
week with us, a nice woman and her daughter
couldn't resist adopting Margarita into her new,
forever home.  

Congratulations Margi!  Good luck with your new
family and please keep us updated....
UPDATE: Margarita's new
name is Zoie and her new
family absolutely adores
her!
TIPSTER
ADOPTED JUNE 2009
Hooray!  Tipster found his new
home this month in Keller, TX.  
He came to us in a litter of five
Heeler puppies from a local
shelter that ran out of space.  He
only spent 3 weeks at Tails of
Hope and already doubled in
size just before his adoption.  
He is playful, lovable, and a joy
to have known.  

Happy Trails ol' friend, keep us
posted.
DIRK
ADOPTED JUNE 2009
Dirk came to Tails of Hope from
Joshua, Tx.  Like many of the
dogs we receive here, it was
very difficult to let Dirk go.  
Lovable, cuddly, and about the
cutest dogs we've ever met, Dirk
was certainly a joy to have
around.  He is a Catahoula/Lab
mix with the most beautiful
coloring....

We'll miss you, boy.  Write soon.
UPDATE:  Dirk in his new home
with his new mom & dad!  His
new name is Ranger.
ASTRO
ADOPTED JUNE 2009
Astro came to Tails of
Hope through a local
shelter.  He is a one-year
old purebred schnauzer
with the friendliest
disposition to both
people and his canine
companions.  It was very
pleasing that Astro was
one of Tails of Hope's
most expeditious
adoptions.  We were sad
to see him go, but glad to
facilitate a new  home
with his new family.
Update:  We hear Astro is
thriving in his new home.  
His new name is Donut & he
loves his new doggy best
friend, Caboose!!  Here he is
post-neuter & shave!
BROWNIE
ADOPTED JUNE 2009
Brownie came to Tails of Hope
from a shelter south of Fort
Worth with four of her brothers
and sisters.  A complete lap dog,
Brownie made herself at home
here for about a month before
finding her very own home in
Dallas.  We will miss you
Brownie, please keep in touch!
UPDATE: Brownie's new name
is Sophie and we hear that her
new family is thrilled with her!
PEEKIE-TIKI
ADOPTED JUNE 2009
There is not much we can say about little
Peekie-Tiki that the pictures don't.  How
did she get her unique name, you ask?  We
still haven't been able to figure that out
ourselves, but it seemed to fit her perfectly.
 Adorable, lovable, and very cuddly all
describe Peekie-Tiki wonderfully.  She was
only with us for several days before
leaving for her new home in Waxahachie,
TX.  
UPDATE: Her new name is
Annie and we hear she's doing
very well in her new home with
her new family!
BUDDHA
ADOPTED JULY 2009
Buddha is a wonderful boy and
a member of the Heeler mix
puppies that came to Tails of
Hope from a local shelter.  He
found his home at an adoption
event over the 4th of July
weekend and has been smooth
sailing ever since.  Good luck
boy!
 
BROOKE
ADOPTED JULY 2009
Brooke is about as
precious as you can get
in a new puppy.  To our
surprise, she's probably
the most calm lab pup
that we've ever
encountered with a
disposition that was
irresistible.  That's
probably why she didn't
last long here... Brooke
was quickly adopted
into a wonderful home
in Waxahachie, TX.  She
has 2 young children &
another big doggy to
play with...
FISHER
ADOPTED JULY 2009
Fisher is a beautiful Red Merle Australian
Shepherd that came to Tails of Hope from
a local shelter.  Fisher only spent about
one month with us before finding his new
home in the Metroplex.  He now lives with
another Australian Shepherd and the two
have become the closest of friends.  We'll
miss you buddy!  
Update:  Fisher is loving his
new home!  He even has TWO
doggy doors for total access to
indoors or outside...his choice!  
His new name is Schroeder &
here is a picture of him with his
new twin, Isaac!
TAZ
ADOPTED AUG. 2009
Taz is a beautiful Chocolate Lab
that came to TOH from a local
shelter.  Labs have always been
one of our favorite breeds and
Taz was no exception!  He
wasn't with us long because he
was adopted into a home in
Dallas within a few weeks of his
initial arrival.   Bon Voyage, Taz!

Update:  Taz's new name is
Kojack!  He is currently living
the good life full of fun &
adventure.  And we hear that he
loves to fish!
DAPHNE
ADOPTED SEPT. 2009
Daphne was one of our favorite
dogs.  She rang in at just over 4
lbs, but had the presence of a
much larger dog.  We were on
the verge of  adopting Daphne
for ourselves until the perfect
family called and adopted her
into their home.  Daphne now
lives the life with a lake right out
her front door.  Good Luck,
Daphne!  

Update:  We hear Daphne's new
name is Lilly, and she is very
much a momma's girl!!
SPOCK
ADOPTED OCT. 2009
Spock is one of the more
unique dogs to come to
Tails of Hope.  He was
the only member of his
litter born with pointed
ears, hence the name
Spock.  He is devilishly
clever, but also both
caring and sweet.  He
has been adopted by a
volunteer of Tails of
Hope and now lives in
Arlington, TX.
  
GEORGIA
ADOPTED OCT. 2009
Georgia was a true peach and we were so glad to
rescue her and facilitate her adoption with a
wonderful family outside of Waco, TX.  Georgia
was calm tempered and a real pleasure to have
with us, even if it only was three months.  We love
you Georgia!

Update:  Georgia is now living near Waco, Tx and
loving her new home and family.
DUTCHESS, AKA
PRINCESS DUTCHESS
ADOPTED NOV. 2009
"Princess" Dutchess is a
wonderful Rat Terrier that came to
Tails of Hope with Daphne.  After
Daphne was adopted, Dutchess
became lonely and wondered
when her new forever home would
also come calling.  Luckily,
Dutchess found her new home
and is receiving the Royal
Treatment in Arlington, TX.  We
hear she is doing beautifully and
couldn't be happier for her!
AUTUMN
ADOPTED DEC. 2009
Autumn is a happy-go-lucky girl that came to
Tails of Hope from a local shelter.  Just about
the cutest thing you've ever seen and the
best cuddler we've ever encountered.  
Autumn is a beautiful, long-haired Collie mix
that found her new home with a family in
Wylie, TX.  She made many canine friends
here and they already miss her!  Good Luck,
sweet girl.  

Update:  Autumn's new name is Gracie!
CHEYENNE
ADOPTED DEC. 2009
We try not to have favorites here at TOH,
but Cheyenne would certainly top that
list.  This might surprise you, but
Cheyenne is part Dalmatian, Poodle,
Yorkshire Terrier, and Labrador.  
Cheyenne was one of our longest
residents, but we were fine with that :-)  
However she finally found her new home
in Waxahachie, TX with a family that
knows just how special she truly is.  
Love ya Cheyenne, call soon!