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

"Bowser had a spa day. Enclosed is a picture from his 5th birthday, and YES! He ate the steak! Merry Christmas!"

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December 2016: Burrito & Taco

"Seven years ago Burrito came into my home. This poor little boy had a tough start in life but since coming here has had nothing but love and happiness. Thank you for bringing us together. Taco wanted in on the photo shoot as well. They are happy and very much loved."

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December 2016: Stella Luna

"Stella is ready for her second Christmas with us!! Merry Christmas from our family!"

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December 2016: Emery & Cameron
(Both OSCAR dogs)

"Thought you'd love this shot. The kids are napping. I love it."

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December 2016: Cody

"Merry Christmas, OSCAR. Here is Cody. What a ham he is."

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December 2016: Porter
(Leo)

Dear OSCAR Team,

Thank you for all your love and for helping me find my FURever home!

I love my new family and my new home! Mom and Dad even knew about my superhero status and dressed me like Batman... but we'll probably wear the sweater while it's cold out :)

We've been having a great time and can't wait for more fun!

xo
Porter

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December 2016: Wrinkles
(Sweet senior in his new home!)

"Hubby and Wrinkles have been inseparable.
Thank you for letting us have this sweet boy!!"

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December 2016: Mattie

"Many thanks for hosting the Santa pics (last week). Love them! Mattie girl is fitting right in, and we�re really enjoying her. Woody and Mattie quickly bonded and attached is a picture post hiking. I wanted to take a few months break from my marathon swimming training so I�ve been doing long walks, jogs, hikes and Woody & Mattie are my training buddies. They go bananas as soon as I put my gear on as they know their hiking harnesses are next to come. They pace along great and are wonderful on their leashes together.

Mattie has been great with the cats and for some reason thinks she needs to take charge of our oldest (16) and tiniest cat, Gracie. Our large cat often bullies and we think Mattie realized this because she intercepted Whitey chasing Gracie a few times and since then Mattie herds Gracie and then lays on the bed for hours just staring at her. She is very focused but doesn�t try to harm her or even touch her � just shadow her as her protector. Mattie continues to get more fit week by week and she is so full of energy and ready to play. Woody is pooped but loves it!"

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December 2016: Murphy
(Oreo)

"Just checking in to let you know Murphy is adjusting beautifully to his forever home. His new big brother Clarence is loving having a new brother to play with during the day. Thanks for helping us adopt this fabulous pup!"

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December 2016: Bella

"Hi! I figured you'd get a kick out of this photo of Bella. The first is the day I brought her home from you guys at 3mos, 13lbs. The second was just yesterday at 11mos, 50lbs.

She's still doing great, making A TON of new friends (both dogs & humans), and has just been such a joy in my life.

Thank you for having me adopt her :)"

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December 2016: Neco

"Neco loves watching tv at night!"

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December 2016: Jake & Toby

"Hello,

I just wanted to send an update on Jake and Tobey. We adopted Jake last year and added Tobey to our family exactly a year later. There was quite a bit of hissing at first, but now they absolutely love each other. I have attached a picture of their typical sleeping arrangement. Thank you so much for allowing us to be their family. We love them so much. "

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December 2016: Roscoe
(Percy)

"Hi there! We adopted Roscoe last week. He is doing great and has been a wonderful addition to our home! Attached please find a few pictures of him this past week. Thank you!"

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December 2016: Sweety and Sooty
(Blossom and Preston)

"Dear OSCAR,

After the death of our cat CiCi we decided to honor her by giving two new kitties a home. We wanted to thank you for Sweety and Sooty! (previously Blossom and Preston) They are doing fantastic and have already brought our daughter and us so much joy. Here are a few pictures. P.S. Sooty is a great mouser and Sweety out plays all the kids!"

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November 2016: Riley
(Pixie)

"Here's Riley. All groomed and loving her new home as we are loving her. Thank you for your help with our adoption of our little girl. You guys are the best. Thanks very much!"

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November 2016: Otis

"Hello! We wanted to share a couple pictures of Otis in his forever home. He is a loveable mush. Thank you for rescuing him!"

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November 2016: Riley
(Mitch)

"Hi OSCAR! Thanks for lettting us adopt Riley! Here he is at 5 mos and we just love him so much!"

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November 2016: Daisy & Sheena
(Both OSCAR dogs!)

Daisy, on left, with her BFF, Sheena

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November 2016: Marlee

Merry Christmas to all my friends at OSCAR. It will be two years this April coming up that I have been with my forever family. I am the queen of the house. Thank you again and have a happy holiday.

Love, Marlee

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November 2016: Stanley

"We can not Thank You enough. We are all so happy to be adding such a great dog as our new family member. Stanley is amazing. Already learned how to ring a bell when he needs to go outside, and he has adapted so quickly to living with us. He is very content, sleeps well in his crate during the day but prefers to sleep in the bed with us at night. We will be sure to send you updates and photos from time to time on Stanley's progress. We are all so happy to have him!"

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November 2016: Mason
(Joe)

"Hi OSCAR!

We wanted to give you an update on Mason who we adopted from you exactly one year ago today! He's been the light of our lives and we're so thankful that you all allowed us to give him his forever home!! Mason was part of a litter of 6 boys--I remember a few of their names Leonard and Howard but cannot remember the others. If you have updates on any of the others we would love to see what his siblings now look like! Thanks again for all you do!!"

Note from OSCAR: We'd be happy to include photos and stories from Mason's (Joe's) littermates in our Happy Tails!!

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November 2016: Baxter

"Hi,

Just a friendly update! Baxter continues to be an incredible dog! We are so happy to have him with us! The other day we celebrated his first (we think) birthday! He's doing so well and loves Hoboken! On weekends we try to go down the shore. Baxter LOVES walking on the beach. We truly feel so fortunate to have him in our lives. Thank you for everything, truly."

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November 2016: Bonnie

"We have just brought Bonnie home. She is fitting all ready."

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November 2016: Mattie

Mattie (on left) with new friend Woody

"Mattie (we are keeping her name) is adjusting very well. She�s having a hoot of a time with Woody and her personality quickly came out. I fixed her a really fluffy bed next to my bed. She stayed in it for approximately 10 seconds. Before I even had the lights, out she was on the bed snuggling on the pillow and didn�t move until morning.

Mattie becomes more and more energetic each day, so I think that is a good sign she is feeling at home and accepting of us. I have failed yet again to get a dog to sleep in a dog bed at night. lol. However, I have proven that no matter how many dog beds one has in a home, there is nothing like sleeping on the bed with your peoples. She plops herself on my pillow and wraps herself around my head and neck. It�s a scene, but pretty funny. This morning we woke to the two dogs AND 3 cats on the bed with us. I�m thankful for king size beds.

Mattie�s first hiking adventure is this weekend. We�re going to our cottage on Seneca Lake NY and introduce her to waterfalls, hiking and the cottage. My hope is to tire them out hiking so they both sit nicely on the dock so I can get a xmas card picture with the stunning scenery in the background. If successful, we�ll send a picture to post."

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November 2016: Reno

"Hi OSCAR,

I just wanted to let you know things are going terrific with Reno! The training is working wonders, and he seems to be settling down and settling in nicely. He's so lovable - We are so happy to have him around, and so glad he's adjusting to us and taking to the training!

We thought you might enjoy this Howl-o-ween pic of Reno, our little Ewok - I could hardly believe it, but he not only willingly stepped into the costume, he sat perfectly still and let me take the pictures. What a ham.

Thanks and we will continue to keep you posted!"

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November 2016: Kane and Blaze, both OSCAR dogs

Kane, newly adopted tan dog, now reunited with Blaze!

Kane was just adopted! His best friend while in rescue was adopted a while ago. The same family adopted just Kane. He is back with his best friend, months later.

"Happy in a forever home with a brother adoption, always."

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October 2016: Kelsey
(Birthday & Halloween!)

"Hi OSCAR,

Thought you would like to see Kelsey on her 3rd Birthday. Pictures aren't great she can't sit still long enough - LOL. She is full of energy but such a sweet girl. Here she is on Halloween as a Milk Bone, her favorite treat.

Do you ever see pictures of her siblings? If so, do they look like her?"

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October 2016: Sebastian

Enjoying the front porch on a lovely day!

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October 2016: Neco

"Neco at his new home. He loves it!"

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October 2016: Max and Lucy
(Kaiden and Lucy 2)

"Max, adopted Dec 2015 and Lucy, adopted April 2016, relaxing after their morning walk. Thanks again for these two great dogs."

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October 2016: Mack & Elsie

"Couch Potatoes"

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October 2016: Woodford - aka Woody
(Placido)

"Hey OSCAR,

Just wanted to let you know that everything is going great. "Woodford" (Woody) loves his new home and is doing great. He's a big hit in the neighborhood and has already made multiple friends. Here are some photos. Thanks again!"

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October 2016: Emery & Cameron
Here is Emery, adopted recently, below with Cameron (Camo), also an OSCAR dog.

""Hi OSCAR, Cameron's request for a snuggle buddy, very pretty and sweet girlfriend has been filled. He is very happy with Emery and wanted to thank the whole OSCAR team!"

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October 2016: Rudy
(Crisp)

"Hello, Just wanted to let you know that Rudy is celebrating his 1st Birthday today!! We love him and we are happy that he is a part of our family!"

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October 2016: Kennedy

"Here's an updated picture of (little) Kennedy and her brother!!! We are absolutely in love with her and she is enjoying her life to the fullest!!! Thank you!"

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October 2016: Smokey

OSCAR loves senior dogs and the people who adopt them!
We wish you lots of love and happy times together!

"Good Morning to you all at OSCAR!

We wanted you to have an Up-Date on Smokey! We have had so much enjoyment from watching him come out of his shell, and become such a Happy / Fun little guy. He is very excited, each morning, when he wakes up, and has responded well to his arthritis med's, and good nourishment (and good Love) too. He has become so "alert" too, as you can see in these videos and photos! Smokey has found his place, in our "pack". He does spend a lot of his time with our Golden Retriever "Noaa". And, we have to add, that he has made us feel so good too. Hope all is going well at OSCAR!

Smokey sez hi, and "Thank you"! "

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October 2016: Sergeant James Doakes

"Good Morning! I adopted a mini pin chi rescue back on January 30th. He is now almost turning 1 year old. He is HAPPY and HEALTHY! His name is Sergeant James Doakes! Here are some pictures. He lives happily with 2 other Chihuahuas and a pug. He sleeps on a king size bed between my husband and I every night. Doakes is super smart and loves to play fetch and go for long walks and he also likes relaxing in the sun in the back yard with the other dogs. He also sits with his butt on the stairs and his long legs on the stair below. He's ridiculous! We love him so much!"

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October 2016: Jolie
(Foxy)

"Jolie hanging with her buddy Gizmo."

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October 2016: Tobey
(Tejay)

"Tobey is the perfect addition to our family! Jake (formerly Mason adopted last September) is starting to accept his new brother and I hope they will be great playmates. Thank you so much for allowing us to adopt these sweet boys. We love them so much."

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October 2016: Jet
(Sean)

"Hi OSCAR! Here is a photo of Jet in his new backyard.
I have been taking him on 3 mile walks !"

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October 2016: Willow

"Here are a few of my many photos. Willow is such a joy!!!"

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October 2016: Tucker
(Quillen)

"This guy has warmed our hearts immensely and is the best pup we have ever had! Thank you OSCAR Rescue for this wonderful companion for life!!"

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September 2016: Gigi
(Gingham)

Newly adopted Gigi (left) with Sabrina, also an O.S.C.A.R. dog!

"Sending you a picture of Sabrina and Gigi�"

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September 2016: Foxy

"Getting on well out here in PA!"

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September 2016: Faith and Finnegan

"I think they might be happy! Wonderful brother and sister."

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September 2016: Maggie

"Sweet Maggie - we love her!"

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September 2016: Riley

"We are so happy with Riley. He has the sweetest temperament and great personality. Riley gets along great with our other dogs and has whittled his way into our hearts. He fits in with our family perfectly."

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September 2016: Coco
(Sabine)

"Here are some more pics!! We changed her name to Coco seemed to fit her better! She's getting so big! If you know where I can see pics of her brothers n sister please let me know :)"

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September 2016: Bowser

"Hello OSCAR!

Today is 6 months since we got our Bowser! He's just a wonderful little guy, he greets everyone with a wagging tail and a toy. Loves his belly rubbed and gives kisses. He loves hanging out on the back deck and looking out to his little empire, he's our little protector from squirrels, rabbits and ground hogs. Bowser fits our family. We grow to love him more and more everyday. We are so blessed to have him! Looking forward to sending more updates on our Bowser! Thank you!"

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September 2016: Stella
(Emery)

"Hello, Just giving you all an update on Stella. She's doing great and we all couldn't be happier! Thank you all so much for your help and bringing this joy into our lives!"

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September 2016: Luke
(Rebel)

"Hello OSCAR!

It's been about 3 months since we adopted Luke, and I wanted to send you a few updates and new pictures on how he's doing. Today, he graduated PetSmart Puppy School! He did great and we are very excited to do the other 2 levels of training. He has only grown a little since we adopted him, and we suspect he won't grow much more. Which is ok because he's so cute! We love him very much and are glad we have had the privilege of being his "puppy parents." Thank you for all the work you do to save these little guys!"

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September 2016: Duke
(Blan)

"Just thought we'd send an updated picture of Duke. He's learned to sit & come when called. He is well loved by all of us! :)"

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September 2016: Hooper

"Hooper is doing wonderful. He is such an amazing puppy. The barking at night has stopped and the bunnies and chinchilla have finally seemed to accept him. My horses, one in particular, LOVE him but he�s not so sure about them yet. We�re taking baby steps on that introduction :) He already knows sit, lay down, shake and come. With his temperament and intelligence I think he will make a GREAT therapy dog someday.

I can�t thank you enough for getting us together. He�s made my life so much happier, even in just the five days he�s been here. I can�t wait to see what the future holds."

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September 2016: Jax
(Jeckle)

"Hi guys!! Thank you so much for letting us adopt Jax:) He fits right in at home and enjoys his long walks, his toys, car rides, and his new home. He's a big ball of energy who we love very much :)"

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September 2016: Trooper Sarge

"Hi O.S.C.A.R friends!

I have been wanting to email you some awesome new pictures of Trooper Sarge. We have starting calling him just Trooper or Troopie. :) He has been professionally groomed three times and he is super soft. He looks great! He actually has 2 doggie beds or the couch where he can hang out during the day. He has his favorite toy "rat" that is actually a cat toy that are cats don't play with but he loves and carries it around.

He has surprised us by playing fetch with his tennis balls. He loves when we roll them down the hallway and he wags his tail like crazy and chases the ball. He actually brings it back! It's really cute, it appears he has never really been played with in his previous life. He also has learned all about raw hide bones (I get them from the vet, the are highly digestible and safe.)

Our little guy is super tough and not acting any different with all the (old age related) vet visits and health issues. :) He loves us very much and follows me around everywhere, sometimes we call him "Velcro". I am so happy we rescued him! He truly is loving his life. Thank-you for saving him from doggie death row so he is able to get the best possible senior life in NJ. :)

Please enjoy these pics!
xoxox"

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August 2016: Brownie

"First couple hours is a success!"

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August 2016: Misty

"Hello! We wanted to share a picture of Misty at her forever home. She was adopted on 8/16/16. We couldn't be happier...and we think she feels the same!"

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August 2016: Sadie

"Just wanted to give you an update on Sadie. She is now 2 and doing great. She loves her frisbee and her family. She wanted to say hello to her brother "Sam". Thanks again OSCAR."

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August 2016: Miss Lucy - aka Lou
(BooBoo)

"This picture is so cute. Miss Lucy (aka Lou) is very happy to watch over our vegetable garden. She has especially bonded with my husband while I was away this summer which is great since she was so intimidated by males for a long time. She's a great dog."

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August 2016: Emma

"Hi!

I thought you might like an update on Emma! She has been with me just over 6 months now and has adjusted wonderfully! She is definitely the alpha dog and bosses us all around! Especially her brother Charlie who is so submissive with her! She has learned many things since she has been here such as how to open the front door (thankfully we have an enclosed front porch that stays locked) and how to open the baby gates. She talks all day long and she uses her paws like they are hands! I have never seen a dog do that before so she is teaching me a lot! They say old dogs can't learn new tricks but this one still has the personality of a puppy! She even loves to jump on her hind legs and dance! She has made many friends in the neighborhood although she seems a bit nervous around new men. She is also a huge hit at the groomers and they tell me she behaves like a perfect lady!"

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August 2016: Sabine
(one of Macy's pups)

"Hi, Just wanted to touch base with you and send some pictures of our baby!! She is so spoiled n happy!!"

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August 2016: Brody
(Georgie)

"Hi, we adopted him from you folks in April. Just wanted to send you a pic and show he is doing great. We renamed him Brody. He's a very happy guy. Thank you for everything."

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August 2016: Anakin

"Good morning,

Just checking in to let you all know that today we are celebrating Anakin's One Year Gotcha Day!! Anakin is a gentle soul, full of love. We couldn't be more in love with him, he has been a joy and a great addition to our fur-family."

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August 2016: Maggie & Mooch and Mickey (cat)
(Molly & Ariel)

"Hello. Just wanted to let you know everyone is doing well. A few picture of your adoptees: Mickey, Maggie, and Mooch. They are doing well and getting bigger. All settled in and having their humans well trained :)"

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August 2016: Lily & Rayna
(Ethyl & Lucky)

Sisterly Love - Lily (left) & Rayna


"Rayna snuggling with her favorite person."

"Lily loves looking out the window on rainy days."

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August 2016: Ziggy
(Rusty)

"Hey! Ziggy�s doing GREAT in the house. He's learning a couple of new skills and I thought you'd like to see them... I am completely in love with him. And I think he�s going to do great! Will keep you guys updated!"

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August 2016: Maxton / Max
(Gee)

"We love him and he is settling down nicely! I have attached a few photos and will put some on FB! We named him Maxton, Max for short:) Thank you so much for giving us this opportunity, he is a delight!! "

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August 2016: Doofus
(Biscuitt)

"Doofus is doing great. My husband picked his name because he is so uncoordinated when he plays and always runs into things. We just love this sweet boy. He is so smart and so well behaved. He has an infatuations with watching TV, so our TV is tuned to Animal Planet most of the day because that is his favorite channel. We try and get him to not sit so close to the TV but have been unsuccessful. When he gets tired of TV he climbs up on the love seat and takes a nap with his BFF Cheech. He is such and entertaining dog and every one who visits falls in love him and wants to take him home."

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August 2016: Simon
(Drummer Boy)

"Hi OSCAR;

Thought you'd get a kick out of Simon swimming. I can't get him out of the pool. He even uses the ladder. And believe it or not he knows how to float when he gets tired. Truly an amazing dog. Only thing, he's still in the puppy stage and chewed my couch cushion. Lol. We were planning on a new living room set anyway. Gonna wait till he's past this stage. He's about nine months now and weighs 55 pounds. Love my big boy. Thanks again for the opportunity to adopt him. I'll keep you posted as he grows."

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July 2016: Andre, Levi and Teddy

Andre, front, with Levi and Teddy the cat

"Even though Teddy is big enough to be a dog he really is a cat! And one that loves dogs! Just hangin out on a beautiful summer afternoon..... "

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July 2016: Asia - update

"Hi OSCAR:

We celebrated Asia�s birthday (what we made it to be) and her one year adopt-a-versary this past weekend with family and friends with a BBQ and Wonder Woman themed party for her. I wanted to share the attached pictures with you of her cake and us as we sang Happy Birthday to her! We are so happy to have adopted her, she is truly our Wonder Dog!"

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July 2016: Sam

"Hi OSCAR,

Here's a picture of Sam adopted in October 2013. He just turned two. He's a great dog! We hope his sister Sadie is as happy as Sam. Thanks for allowing us to adopt him!"

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July 2016: Zoe

"Zoe's personality is so perfect for our house. She is such an easy going girl that it has been such a seemless change for everyone. She brings so much joy to our lives and with each passing day she seems to settle in more and become less shy and nervous. At first she was afraid of most people, but now she barks at people when they walk past the house! It is so wonderful to see her relaxed, much more sure of herself, and enjoying her life."

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July 2016: Lucy
(Kennedy)

"Lucy settling in nicely with her 'brother'."

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July 2016: Beau
(Jaxson)

"Hi. Just want to let you know Jaxson is doing great! His name is now Beau."

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July 2016: Apollo

"Good morning. Just wanted to email you a quick update and some Happy Tails photos of Apollo.

Our sweet Apollo became a 'Foster Fail'. He is the sweetest boy in his golden years. All Apollo needed was a loving home and family and the freedom to be himself. Napping all day is his favorite activity, with an occasional run when he is feeling stronger. We are proud and honored to be fosters for OSCAR. Such a wonderful experience to give all these sweet animals a second chance at a wonderful life. Again, thank you for taking a chance on Apollo when everyone else looked away. He is the greatest addition to our family. We love you.

Thank you for giving OSCAR followers the chance to see and know how Apollo is doing."

(NOTE: For those who are unfamiliar with the term 'Foster Fail', it happens when the Foster Family falls in love with a pet they are fostering and THEY adopt him/her.)

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July 2016: Blaze
(First evening...)

"Had a great evening with Blaze. He was wonderful riding home in the truck. Had a interesting first meeting with the cat(hissing). But later they were sharing the bed. That is progress!

He met quite a few of my neighbors last evening. Some of them will be our walking partners. He was very happy to meet everyone - and of course they fell in love with him.

He enjoyed his first really big walk this morning and hopefully if it does not rain we will two more into today!

I am very glad I went to the Mini Adoption (at the church) on Sunday and got to meet Blaze. It is also nice to know that he has been blessed."

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July 2016: Bella

"I just wanted to give you an update on Bella and send you some recent pics. She's been such a pleasure to have and has brought so much love into our home since we got her 3 1/2 months ago. We got her at 13pds and she's already 35pds! She's growing so fast but still has that adorable face and floppy ears! She got housetrained very quickly and now has roam of the house when we're not home. She LOVES to swim, she is definitely a natural born water dog! She has a ton of energy and is excellent with other dogs, all she wants to do is play. Her best bud in the photos is Jack, my boyfriend's parents dog. He's almost 2 and is Bella's boat partner in crime. I wanted to thank you for having us adopt her."

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July 2016: Tucker
(Jax)

"Thank you so much for the opportunity to adopt Jax whose is responding to Tucker now. He seems to be happily settling in and become part of his new family. He "Tucks" in with anyone who sits still long enough. Attached are a couple of pics that we'd like you to share."

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July 2016: Ziggy
(Rusty)

"Hey guys! Thought you might like to see Ziggy settling into his new home!"

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July 2016: Baxter
(Dillard)

"Hope you're all well! We are absolutely LOVING Baxter. He's such a sweet and happy pup, we feel so lucky to have him! We've been having so much fun getting acquainted with city life, as well as traveling to the shore for long weekends (he loves the Bay). Thank you again for making this all happen. He's such a valued member of our little family! We love him so much!"

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July 2016: Lucy
(Kennedy)

Lucy - Snuggled in her new bed - Happy with her new family!

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July 2016: Brewster
(Chip)

"We have had Brewster "chip" for just over 2 and a half years now. He is such a a wonderful loving dog! We are so happy to have him in our lives! Thank you again for all your great work rescuing these wonderful animals! "

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July 2016: Mia
(Selma)

"We are very happy to have Mia here at home with us. She's making us laugh, going for walks, learning to play with toys and gets along great with her cat sister! Very sweet girl!"

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July 2016: Pip

Happy One Year Adoptiopn Anniversary!

Hello My Dear Friends At OSCAR,

I would like to thank you for rescuing me last year!!!!

Today I am celebrating my one year anniversary with my forever family. As you can see from my pictures I am growing up to be a big boy. My vet told me that I am 117 lbs. My Mommy loves it when I lie on her feet. I keep her nice and warm. Being a Great Pyrenees, I take my job very seriously. I make sure that my humans are safe from any dangers. I keep watch over everyone and everything!!!!

Please keep up the great work you do!!!!

Forever thankful,
Pip

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July 2016: Lila Bean

"A year ago today I was headed to Kohl's with my mom to get some desperately needed socks and on the way we saw an OSCAR pet adoption event. I asked my mom if we could just look and she told me, "Don't fall in love!"

Before the car was even in park I was running towards a sea of puppies not even realizing that I was crying hysterically. Someone handed me this sweet girl to console me, my mom snapped a shot of me holding her and sobbing and I haven't let go since.

I took the picture on the right today and couldn't believe how much she... well both of us have grown. First of all, the trip to Kohl's was pointless because she's destroyed every pair of socks I own, but I can't get over how much happier I look now. Aside from the fact that I'm sobbing in the first picture, I was in a very bad place. I was terrified of losing my Colby dog who was turning 15. I knew Lila could never replace Colby and got her as a friend for him. She made his last few months so much happier and I can never thank her enough for that.

When she could no longer bring joy to Colby's life, she worked on me living mine without him. Lila was the one who got me through losing my first love by cuddling with me when all I wanted to do was lay in bed and sob and listening to me when I talked out loud like a crazy person while cleaning every inch of the house to avoid dealing with my grieving. She is the one I think of when I see I only have twenty minutes left of work and greets me at the door with the energy of a family who has just won a minivan on Family Feud. This year has flown by and I can't wait for so many more with my little Lila Bean!"

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June 2016: Happy
(Harley)

"More pics from my awesome life. xoxooxoxoxox from Happy"

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June 2016: Ria & Tori

"Couldn't resist sending an update picture of Ria and Tori (Maria and Victoria) enjoying the lazy days and sweet smells of summertime. We couldn't be happier!!"

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June 2016: Shadow & Oasis

"They are well and happy. Still too young for the other cats - the big uns just run away. Afraid mommy is near."

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June 2016: Moose
(Fluffy)

"Thank you. We love him so much! Fluffy is now called Moose!"

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June 2016: Ashton & Pierce - Two OSCAR Dogs!

Ashton, left, with good buddy, Pierce

HI OSCAR!

I wanted to let you know that I am loving my forever home. Alum Pierce came up from Florida for a visit and we got to meet and hang out together. We had a great time running and playing in the fenced-in yard at Pierce�s rental house which is right up the street from my house. He�s going to be here for 4 weeks so I will get to spend lots of time with him.

Thanks for all you do. We are the happiest guys ever! #lifeisreallyreallygood

Paws up - Ashton and Pierce

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June 2016: Andre

Andre, left, with new friend and fur-brother, Levi

"These best buddies were out lounging by the pool earlier. Andre trained on the hidden fence in ONE day!! Certainly a new record for us!! He's enjoying his freedom and lots of space to run with Levi. It's heating up out there so I have a kiddie pool tucked under the shade for them as well. So happy to have this newest member of our family!"

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June 2016: Charlotte
(Primrose)

"Hi OSCAR!

Just wanted to send you the latest photos of Charlotte.

Tomorrow marks three years since she came to live with us! It's hard to believe it's already been so long. She is a great dog, extremely loving, quite attached both to us and her best friend Murray. She loves going on walks, chewing on her bones (which she carries everywhere) and getting into trouble rolling in awful smelling things in the backyard. They go to my parents with us each week and hang out with their two Brittanys.

We love her so much and are grateful. To you all for the work you do and for choosing us to be her "mom and dad."

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June 2016: Riley
(Marley)

"Hi everyone at Oscar:

Two years ago you brought Riley to live with us. He was a big bundle of energy with no manners. We questioned ourselves many times if it was a good idea to bring a third dog in our home as he tested every last set of patience that we had.

Today, he is the MOST loving, respectful gentle dog who has so much love to give. He receives a ton of love as well.

Riley loves to go to the dog park with his brother Tully and sister Bella. He is also smitten with his girlfriend Bailey, they have scheduled play dates at daycare.

He is a lot of fun to play with and LOVE having him and his golden personality in our family. Thank you OSCAR for choosing us to place Riley in his forever home."

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June 2016: Pepper
(Naomi)

"Sharing some pics of Pepper. We adopted her at the Dog Days of Summer Event last week. She is so sweet and settling in nicely. She is so easy to love, even with her sharp puppy teeth!"

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June 2016: Maggie
(Victoria)

Happy Second Adoption Anniversary, Maggie!

"Ever since we adopted Maggie (Victoria) 7/1/14, I�ve hoped that her litter-mates also found their way to great homes. Maggie is the best dog we�ve ever had, and we�ve been blessed to have had some great dogs. I think often of her litter-mates and hope they are in loving families, too. In scrolling through the photos (on Happy Tails) I was so excited to see Brandi. I knew that she had to have been Maggie�s sister! Further down in the scroll in another photo it mentioned Brandi was named Vanessa when she was adopted. They are sisters! It was a joy to see Brandi in a loving home. I hope the other dogs are also. Since we�re coming up on the Second Anniversary of their adoptions here�s a current photo of Maggie.

Happy Anniversary, Maggie! And Happy Anniversary, Brandi!"

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June 2016: Fluffy

"Just wanted to thank you for allowing us to adopt Fluffy yesterday! Here are a couple photos of Fluffy sleeping with my daughter. He's right at home with us. :) "

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June 2016: Lily

"Here are some pictures of Lily and Nora. Lily is so sweet and the transition is going great. Couldn�t have asked for a better dog. Check out the BIG smile on her face the day we took her home�. she is one happy girl. The other picture is them chilling in the yard.

She loves her new mom and follows her around. She has a big yard to run in, is eating well and enjoying her walks and yard exercise every day. Lily is very smart and watches everything, every bird, chipmunk, squirrel. She�s seen bears and deer. She�s a good watch dog - she barks a few times at 'stranger danger' then stops. She comes when you call her name. Lily is a great dog and we love her so much and it�s been only 5 days.

We have been looking for months for a dog like Lily so thanks for letting Lily become a part of our lives. With much joy and happiness..."

Lily & Nora, hanging out on a nice day in June!

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June 2016: Rudy
(Bono)

"Hi OSCAR, Bono is doing great. We sentimentally changed his name to Rudy for our last dog that had epilepsy and passed away in one of his seizures. Everyone loved Rudy and our new dog is just the same. He has not left my side since Thursday, except for when I had meetings outside the house. I put his sleeping bed right next to our bed and he laid down and stayed there all night right next to our bed.

Today, our two daughters brought over their dogs. They are younger than Rudy, but the tails were all waging and they spent the day together. They got along great. Here is a picture from Friday evening."

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June 2016: Amber
(Peyton)

"Hi OSCAR, Sending pictures of Amber. Please pass them to her foster parents. She is wonderful addition. Thanks!"

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June 2016: Rae
(Grace)

"Hi OSCAR. We just wanted to check back with you and share Rae, aka Grace's, update! She has graduated from puppy manners class and will be starting adult dog classes in the fall. She is a fearless pup, who is up for any adventure with us. She loves car rides, especially when they end with us going to a local park for her to play in. Thank you again for rescuing her!! We love her so much!!"

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June 2016: Luke Skywalker
(Rebel)

"I know it's only been a day since Luke Skywalker's adoption but I wanted to share some pictures with you! He had a very busy day yesterday. We love him already."

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June 2016: Nala
(Snookie)

"Nala is loving her new home and new friends!"

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May 2016: Holly
(Lucky)

"Here are some pictures of Holly and Duncan (our other OSCAR dog). Everyone is getting along so well and it�s like our backyard is our very own little dog park now!"

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May 2016: Bonnie
(Bailey)

"We adopted Bonnie one year ago (05/23/15). She is sweet & silly and we love her very much. She is the class clown and she's always a hit with everyone she meets. Thanks for rescuing her & bringing her into our lives!"

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May 2016: Simon
(Drummer Boy)

"Hi OSCAR gang,

Well Simon is doing great. He's beginning to get bigger than Marley. He's such a mush. He's such a happy dog. We love him. Here's a couple of photos of them enjoying the warmer weather on the deck with me."

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May 2016: Mush
(Red)

"Hi OSCAR. Mush is loving his new home :) Will send you more pictures. Have a great day."

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May 2016: Rudy
(Crisp)

"Hello. I adopted Crisp (now known as Rudy) back in December 2015. Thank you so much!
P.S. Rudy says Hi!"

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May 2016: Jett
(Bear)

"Dear OSCAR Gang, This was Bear, he now goes by Jett. He has brought us more joy & happiness than you could ever imagine."

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May 2016: Daisy Mae

"She slept thru the night. She ignores cats. They don't trust her but that will come."

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May 2016: Lacey Lu

"Dear Oscar Animal Rescue,

We are happy to share that Lacey's transition into her new home is going terrific. She is getting used to her surroundings very well. Here is a picture of Lacey on her back porch. Thank you for all your help with the adoption."

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May 2016: Jessie
(Rockette)

"Taking a snooze with one of her toys. Yes she took over the couch."

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May 2016: Gracie

"Today is Gracie's 4th birthday!!!! Pretty soon we will be celebrating our one year anniversary with Gracie as a member of our family. She has turned into an awesome, smart, loving and funny dog. We can't thank you enough."

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May 2016: Daisy
(Gingham)

"Hi. Attached are recent pictures of Daisy. In honor of her aka name "Gingham", she's wearing a gingham print dress with a daisy bow. In the second photo, here's a rare moment of her relaxing but she's looking soooo cute!!! The thrid photo is of Daisy and her brother, Benjamin, waiting for their treats."

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May 2016: Marshal & Roscoe

"Hi! The dogs are doing well. Couldn't resist sending a picture with identical poses. Both have their front legs crossed. Roscoe learned that from Marshal."

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May 2016: Gigi

"Hello. Gigi is doing great! We absolutely adore her! She is getting big and very full of personality. She is definitely a mommy's girl! Thank you."

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April 2016: Clover

"I think it is safe to say that Clover is fitting in nicely with our family! The cats are adjusting too! Thank you for letting us have her!! "

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April 2016: Charlie
(Tank)

"Hi OSCAR,

Thank you. Charlie had a spa day today. Check him out! A new dog. He has already brought us joy. We are super happy to have him. Thank you for making the process such a breeze."

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April 2016: Stella
(Zaria)

"We're so glad we adopted our little golden girl, Stella! She is celebrating her 1st birthday today with a new bone! Her sisters, Pumpkin & Bailey (formerly Rita & Robyn), got in on the action too. Thank you for rescuing these three girls! "

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April 2016: Taco & Burrito

"Thought you enjoy seeing Taco (Franklin) & Burrito chilling after dinner."

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April 2016: Bella
Gracie

"Just thought I'd share a picture of Bella with her boyfriend Checkers. She's fit in wonderfully and I can't imagine life without her. She's a pure joy and thank you for rescuing her!"

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April 2016: Luna
(Lady)

"Thought I would share and give you an update on our adoption. We adopted Luna 2 years ago yesterday and here she is graduating adult class 2 and hanging with her playmate. She is a sweetheart- so affectionate. She is a great playmate for my male rescue, Bocelli. So glad we found each other. Special thanks to OSCAR for introducing us and making this possible. My sister and I love her lots!"

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April 2016: Ria and Tori
(Maria and Victoria)

Dear OSCAR,

Today is our two month gotcha day! Mommy says that we are all blessed to have found each other!

We are so happy in our forever home! We have learned to sit and give a high five, too! Our favorite thing to do is to help our dad dig holes in the backyard�and he didn�t even realize he needed our help! We are getting bigger everyday and losing all of our baby teeth. Our visits to the vet have been interesting and we are getting used to the car rides. Thank you for bring such joy and happiness to our family.

Love,
Ria and Tori (Maria and Victoria)

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April 2016: Trooper Sarge and Happy (was Harley)

Hi O.S.C.A.R.

Here is a pic of me, Trooper Sarge on the left, cuddling up with my new brother Happy under a fluffy blanket on my new mommy's lap!

xoxoxox

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April 2016: Gracie

"Gracie got a bath today. Pretty soon, on May 24th, she will be our "hairy daughter"" for a year!! This past year has flown by!! She is an awesome dog. We love her so much. We can't thank you enough for making our home complete again with Gracie."

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April 2016: Riley
(Tapanga)

"Yesterday was the 1-year anniversary of Riley joining our family. She's doing great. She's pretty as a picture, cute as a bug, smart as a whip, and sly as a fox. She is loving and loved! This IS her Forever home. Thank you, OSCAR, for all you do!"

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April 2016: Oliver
(Guinness)

The day we rescued him!

"Hi - I've been meaning to email you all for a while to send you and update and big THANK YOU for choosing us to rescue Guinness who is now Oliver. We rescued Oliver in March of 2013. He's such a fantastic dog. He is loving, cuddles, is full of kisses and incredibly funny! Of course he does have the Doxie stubbornness and occasional crankiness but we work with a trainer and he's just the best and a perfect fit for our family! We love him to so much.

He unfortunately lost his sister (our dog Luna) last year but we have since rescued Stanley and they love each other. I've included some pictures below.

Thank you all so much for the work you do and for rescuing him."

Oliver with Stanley who we adopted last year.

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April 2016: Tucker
(Snowball)

"Hi O.S.C.A.R.,

Here are some pictures of our baby, Tucker! He is doing great, and is in heaven with our fenced in yard, and endless balls and bones. We are so thankful he came to us. We couldn�t love him more! Feel free to share :)"

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March 2016: Lilly and Rayna
(Ethel & Lucky)

"Ethel is now Lilly and Lucky is now Rayna. Here are the photos - feel free to share them. Thank you."

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April 2016: Rosie

"Rosie is doing great. I'm so happy we found her through you guys. She is a ball of energy and loves every stick she finds!"

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March 2016: Maggie

Note from OSCAR: We are so pleased when a loving family opens their hearts and adopts a senior pet with special needs. We hope you enjoy many happy years together!

"Maggie got to meet the extended family during Easter and was doted on by all. She has completed all her work ups with our vet and is doing well. She has some obvious issues, but overall her health is good- she was cared for so well her whole life.

She has settled into our home beautifully and has really seamlessly become a member of the family. After the first night of letting us know she had no intention of sleeping on her own she has slept snuggled in with our daughter. She follows our son everywhere and he adores her. I woke up this morning and she rolled over and gave me her belly for the first time.

Just want to say thank you for all you do. We are the ones who are blessed."

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March 2016: Trooper Sarge

Hi OSCAR friends!!

I am officially rescued and setting in better than expected! I got my new collar yesterday w/my name, new address, and phone number.

Miss all, but very happy in my new home with my new parents and four legged siblings.

xoxooxoxox
"Trooper Sarge"

"Trooper Sarge and new siblings chillen on Saturday A.M"

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March 2016: Cooper
(Shelton)

"Just wanted to let you know that Cooper is doing great! He loves his new furry sister, Bailey. He is such a sweet and loving dog. We even went out and bought a King size bed so the four of us could sleep comfortably. A far cry from sleeping in a mud bog!! Thanks again O.S.C.A.R."

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March 2016: Biscuit
(Oliver)

"Here is an update on Oliver... now Biscuit. :o)

He is a sweet boy and everyone loves him! His favorite place to sleep is right in our bay window. It took a couple days, but he is finally comfortable snuggling with us on the couch. He loves running around the backyard and playing!"

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March 2016: Theia
(Cashmere)

"Theia loves her brother Milo, and Milo loves her too!!! We are so happy we have her in our family!"

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March 2016: Jax
(Ricky)

"Here are some pictures of Jax.. We are very happy with him and I like to think he is happy with us:-) "

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March 2016: Tucker

""Hard to believe it�s been four years since we adopted this little (90lb) guy! Can�t imagine life without him, and certainly can�t thank you enough for connecting us. OSCAR ROCKS!"

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March 2016: Bam

"Bam did great at first training class. He did sit, he did fetch a small fuzzy ball, he did come on command! In May I might register him for a full class, he'll get to meet other dogs, people and discover the English language. He's already excellent on a leash."

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March 2016: Oliver/Ollie
Palmer

"Hi Oscar,

We just wanted to give you a quick update on how Palmer is adjusting to being in our family. We've changed his name to Oliver or Ollie, which we all feel fits his personality. Oliver is a big hit at the dog park, which he has been going to everyday due to the nice weather, and already has some friends he looks forward to seeing. He has been doing really well with our cats, and exceptionally well with our two year old. Thank you to all of O.S.C.A.R. for pairing us with this special pup. He is a wonderful addition to our family. A special thank you to Palmer's foster family, we really appreciated the information and starter kit that you sent with him. Thank you for taking care of our dog."

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March 2016:Chico & Athena

Chico (small) & Athena - both OSCAR dogs!

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March 2016: Cash

Cash & Friends - happy together at home!

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March 2016: Presley
(Steve, adopted November 2013)

"Dear OSCAR,

Steve was renamed Presley by a unanimous vote by my 6 grandchildren, I really wanted Maliki. Presley is just about the best thing that has ever happened. Everyone thinks they have the perfect dog but that's not true, I have him. He is feisty, stubborn, has backed down a Doberman and given the slightest chance he will take off. He rules the neighborhood.

He will make you laugh when he kicks those 5" back legs and does what he thinks is a growl. He is not happy unless he is outside and he is impossible to keep clean because he enjoys every moment outside. He is all boy.

Then there is the other Presley. One who will stand and cry when a passing stranger doesn't say hello to him. He is off the charts friendly and is loved by all he meets. Inside he is my little man, so, so good and loving and when he presses up against me at night I know my daughter is right when she says, "I wonder who saved who."

I really wish everyone knew the joy and love a dog can bring. There is no doubt in my mind that the dogs from shelters and rescue groups are the the most wonderful of all. Thank you!"

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February 2016: Ria & Tori
(Maria & Victoria)

Dear OSCAR,

We are very happy in our forever home! We are settled in now. Our vet said we are very healthy. Ria is 29 pounds now and Tori is 30 lbs! Our favorite place is outside helping our dad pick up sticks! We have met our backyard neighbors and everyone seems to love us!

Thank you for making our family so happy!!!

Tori and Ria

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March 2016: Cooper
(Stanley)

"Hi OSCAR, Just figured I'd take the opportunity to give you an update on Cooper. He is adjusting amazingly well, it's almost like he was always with us! It's been two weeks now and has bonded with us and his new sister Gabby. He is such a lover and always wants to be loved and hugged and kissed, which he has been getting plenty of. He now has full days of playing, napping in sun and going for walks. Attached are some pictures and a short video of him playing with Gabby. We will keep in touch! Thank you for such a sweet dog!"

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March 2016: Theia
(Cashmere)

"Theia, tan girl, and Milo taking their afternoon nap!!"

Theia, all dressed up!

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March 2016: Stella
(Miki)

"Hi. We just wanted to give you an update on Stella. We adopted her two years ago from you in February. We thought you would like to see some pictures of her. Thank you so much for letting us adopt her! We love her so much!!"

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March 2016: Shaggy
(Scrappy)

"Shaggy is doing fantastic & such a joy to have. He brings laughter and smiles everyday!"

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March 2016: Rocco

"We feel so lucky to have adopted Rocco! He had a great first weekend in his new home! He has adjusted better than we could have ever imagined and instantly became a part of our family! Thank you so much!"

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March 2016: Suzie
(Dot)

"Suzie is right at home with her new bff Roxie. She is a very happy camper!"

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March 2016: Sunshine

"Hello OSCAR Family,Here are some new pictures of Sunshine. She is very happy in her new home!!"

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February 2016: Willa
(Spring)

Happy One Year Adoption Anniversary!

"Hello O.S.C.A.R.

We're just writing to say "hi" and thank you again for bringing Willa into our lives one year ago today! She is such a wonderful, loving, playful girl who has shown us so much joy. We could not imagine life without her.

Thank you for all you do in helping so many animals get a second chance. I've included a few pics of Willa over the last year."

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February 2016: Jaxon

"Jaxon is adapting very nicely to his new home and family. He is very good on walks and likes to play with my big lab mix Daisy. He is a very sweet boy. Jaxon likes to be in the kitchen when we're cooking. He is a very good eater."

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February 2016: Isabella - nicknamed Izzy

"Isabella and Coco really hit it off! She is a little ball of energy and is a great match for Coco. They're always playing together! We've taken to calling her Izzy and are so happy to have her home with us :)

I've attached a few pictures of their quieter moments together - the picture of her "smiling" is from the night we brought her home. We'll keep you posted on any big milestones. Thanks for all your help throughout the adoption process!"

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February 2016: Rae
(Grace)

"Hi OSCAR!! We just wanted to write to you and let you know that Rae is doing well!! She fits in with our family so well. She has been exploring the house and yard. She was such a hit at the local pet store and was so well behaved!! Here are some pictures of her. Thank you again for all you do and for allowing us the privilege of adopting her!! We love her so much already!!"

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February 2016: Simon
(Drummer Boy)

"I just wanted to give you an update on Simon. He's doing extremely well and very happy. His house breaking training has been a success and loves playing with Marley and all his toys. His favorite is a Kong toy ball with feet and horns lol. Here's a few pics of him enjoying the warm weather with me on our deck. We'll keep you posted. Thanks again for gracing us with a beautiful pup."

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February 2016: Lucy
(Terri)

"Hello!

I just wanted to send you some pictures of our Lucy girl. I have to say I think she is very happy here (or it could be her monthly 'Bark Box' that makes her so happy). She sure does make life interesting and fun. We can't thank you enough for bringing this little girl with big personality into our lives and letting her rescue us. I can't even imagine the life she had before and I hope it is now a distant memory for her.

We hope you had much success today at your adoption event in Lafayette. Thank you for all you do!"

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February 2016: Andy & Melodie

"Just wanted to let you know that Andy and Melodie are doing quite well as you can see. It was a perfect match."

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February 2016: Mason
(Joe)

"Good Morning OSCAR!

Just wanted to let you know that we submitted photos of little Mason to The Daily Puppy which is a national news letter/ website for dog lovers! He was chosen to be their feature dog of the day! Thanks for saving this little man and letting us give him his forever home!"

Mason's Info 2/18/16: "We adopted this high energy cutie when he was only 9 weeks old. His energetic spirit certainly keeps us on our toes but we love him more each day. He enjoys playing in the snow, rain and mud but also loves sprawling out on the couch to take a snooze. He is so friendly with all the neighborhood dogs and sits patiently for all of their humans to pet him. We can't wait to see the type of dog our little man grows into!"

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February 2016: Rudy
(Crisp)

"Hello everyone! Just wanted to let you know that Rudy is doing great! He turned 4 months old on 2/16 and growing like a weed! We love him dearly!"

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February 2016: Vannie
(Jaq)

"Vannie is doing great with his forever home!"

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February 2016: (Asunia & Togo)
Sisters... Best Friends...

From OSCAR to Asunia & Togo's new family: "Thank you so much for adopting both girls. We were hoping they would go together. It is so perfect. They love each other so much and are best friends. Thank you for keeping them together :)"

"Hello, Just wanted to give you a heads up. The girls are home and they seem SOOOOOOO happy! They are playing with one another and tugging on their cute little ropes. These two belong together.

Togo is timid and shy but is coming around quick. My wife has taught them how to sit on command already. Togo is leading in the training dept. Also keep us posted on their mother. We can't adopt her but still have an interest in how she is. We love them so much and we are lucky to have them both!!!! Thanks again so much."

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February 2016: Trooper

"We take Trooper every where with us including Florida. The Green Evertrees is our back yard. He has a lot of yard to run around which he does because he needs it.

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February 2016: Holly
(Candy)

"Holly has been a wonderful addition to our family. We love her so much. Thank you for all that you have done to allow us to adopt her."

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February 2016: Ria & Tori
(Maria & Victoria)

Dear OSCAR,

Thank you for rescuing us and for finding us our forever home! Xoxo

Love,
Ria and Tori

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February 2016: Emma

Emma with Grandma

"Hi everybody! Emma has been home with me now for a little more than a week and is fitting in wonderfully! She was a bit shy the first day or so which is understandable, but now she loves to run and play and talk all day! While I am at work she stays home with my grandmother and Charlie (my cockapoo). She sits in my grandmother's lap the whole time and my grandmother absolutely loves that! She has become very vocal and "talks" to us all the time. She has no fear of any of the other dogs in the neighborhood big or small which is great because they all get to play together on the weekends! We absolutely love her! Thank your for saving her life and not giving up on finding homes for seniors! In the attached pictures you will see her cuddling with Grandma and laying in bed with me and her brother."

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February 2016: Ria & Tori
(Maria & Victoria)

"Good morning! The girls are settling in. Ria (above) seems to feel right at home! Here is Tori (below) on a lazy Sunday morning! We love them!"

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February 2016: Beau

"Hi OSCAR.... Just wanted to send some pics of Beau.... He's settling in well and getting used to the horses little by little.... He's such a sweet boy!"

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February 2016: Shug

"Hello Oscar Rescue,

It has been some time since we adopted Shug from you and just wanted to give you an update. He has become such a wonderful part of our family. I would have to say one of the best dogs I have ever owned, I have had a dog in my family since I was 4 and I am 42 now. He gets along extremely well with our daughter who is now 2 1/2 and they are connected at the hip. I have added some pictures for you to see how he is with her. She likes to dress him in her PJs and surprisingly, he lets her do it. Thanks again for allowing us to welcome Shug into our home."

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February 2016: Buddy
(Brucie)

"We spoil Buddy rotten. We love him so much!"

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February 2016: Rey
(Satin)

"Just wanted to let everyone know that Rey is doing great! She just had her first check up and the Dr said she is perfect. I'm attaching pictures."

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February 2016: Daisy
(Gingham)

"I wanted to say "Thank you" for Daisy's adoption. She is adjusting to her new home and is playing nicely with her fur brother, Benjamin. She chased him all night and they both passed out. This photo is of Daisy relaxing with her father's slipper."

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February 2016: Kenny

"Hi OSCAR!

Thought I�d give you a quick update on Kenny. He�s doing great � couldn�t ask for a better behaved puppy. Tug of war is his favorite game, and all games turn into tug of war. Can�t seem to get him to understand we can�t play fetch if you won�t let go of the ball� but we�ll get there. He seems to enjoy being photographed (he�s such a ham), absolutely loves the snow, and came through his surgery (neuter) just fine. He did not care for the �cone of shame� and clearly let us know his dissatisfaction, as you will see in the attached pic! He was NOT a happy camper! We did get him the inflatable ring, which he tolerated much better, and our shins and walls were much happier too!"

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February 2016: Annie
(Maureen)

"Annie is a wonderful girl. Thank you for saving all the pups you can! Adopt, don't shop!!"

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February 2016: Dennis
(Levi)

"We are loving our little Dennis the menace....he lives up to his reputation but is fitting right in."

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February 2016: Dixie

"Dixie loving the snow!"

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February 2016: Petie
(Kent)

"Well it's been a great year thanks to you for allowing us to adopt Petie. He is a wonderful addition to our family. He is so well behaved. He knows a lot of tricks and loves to cuddle. One happy spoiled boy!"

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January 2016: Mack

"Mack is enjoying his first snow storm!"

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January 2016: Jack

"Hello to everyone at OSCAR,

Sorry we haven�t written sooner. We are too busy loving Jack! He has brought us so much happiness and he is settling into his new spoiled life pretty well. He�s is such a sweetheart!! He�s been on a few hikes with us and has loved every minute. He also loves his long naps (in my lap). Thanks again for all you�ve done for our sweet boy. I�ve attached some photos. As you�ll see he loves the couch!"

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January 2016: Bella
(Gabby)

"Bella is doing great!"

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January 2016: Ella
(Minnie)

"Minnie, now ELLA, is very happy in her new home! Here she is resting with her big brothers."

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January 2016: Banksy
(Triscuit)

"To think that a few short weeks ago this guy was found chained in an abandoned building...when I first met him he was scratching like crazy, missing a bunch of hair and peeing blood..a senior dog that most would overlook.

Banksy (formerly Triscuit) you have brought so much love to our family and we are so very blessed to have you in our lives! You are getting healthier and more hairy by the day thanks to the Oscar volunteers,the veterinarians and our love. WHO RESCUED WHO???"

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January 2016: Vogue
(Barb)

"Dear OSCAR Friends,

Thank you for "Barb". My next door neighbor's name is Barb - so, VOGUE is her new name. Life has been happier with her as part of the family. She is truly a sweetie who has come into her own. She loves the yard and running, barking and playing with Bouncer and Zalka (dogs). Most interesting is her submission to one of our cats, Tuxedo, as she yields her bed upon his demand. Getting used to cats was tough the first couple of weeks but now it is as if we've all been together forever. When I first met her at the pet adoption it was love at first site. Photo's attached. (Ok, it's true ... she's spoiled)"

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January 2016: Simon
(Drummer Boy)

"Hi OSCAR,

We just wanted to thank you so much for our new addition to our family. The family has decided to name Drummer Boy "Simon". Simon has made a wonderfully easy transition. He sleeps quietly through the night. Simon and Marley have become good friends already. Simon has even made friends with our cat Marshmallow. Simon has a great disposition and is quite intelligent. He's found his forever home. Here are some first photos of our little boy. We love him so much. Thanks again. We'll keep you posted as he grows. Much appreciation..."

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January 2016: Tara
Aurora

"We adopted Aurora who is sisters with Glory. .we would like to thank Aurora's foster mom for the fantastic job she did...we renamed her Tara ...she can sit on command...she is highly intelligent.. for 3 months old she is cuddly and a joy! !!!!...her older sisters love her...she sleeps thru the night...it's amazing how smart she is...we might need to hire an agent..lol....but we want to thank her foster mom...for teaching her so well.... we love our little girl.... thank you."

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January 2016: Sunshine

"Hello OSCAR Family,

Sunshine is very happy in her new home. She has brought me so much happiness and is loved unconditionally. She has been spoiled with lots of new toys and many bones to chew on!! She has found her forever home. Thank you for making it possible to give this special little girl a loving home!!"

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January 2016: Charlie - 2 Year Adoption Anniversary
(Chocolate Chip)

"Hi O.S.C.A.R! I just wanted to reach out to give you an update on our little Charlie girl. Yesterday marked her 2 year anniversary with us and we really can't thank you enough for bringing this angel to us. She has made our life and our home complete. She's such a little character and her personality is hysterical. To give you an idea, she absolutely hates clothes, is totally monogamous when it comes to her toys and has developed a deep bond with her brother, Wolsey (in the pics). She truly runs our house! I don't think a dog has been more spoiled than this little one...and we love every minute of it. Thank you again for all that you do and for bringing us our little baby."

Wolsey & Charlie

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January 2016: Rudy
(Sheldon)

"The boys have renamed Sheldon to Rudy. He is great. Rudy is such a sweet, lovable dog and we all are so happy he is here. He has adjusted to us very nicely. He loved our Christmas tree, if he wasn't trying to eat it he was found sitting under it. He loves to sit on the couch and look out the window at the birds or squirrels. I think he would love to chase them.

My sons were so very excited to get Rudy. As you can see from our Christmas card photo, they all just adore each other. As my sons told everyone, he was the best Christmas gift ever! Rudy even let me put an elf hat on him but only for a picture then he tried to eat it.

We can't imagine our home without him. He has won us all over. I will send more pics as he grows."

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January 2016: Lily & Albus