Rusty the 13 year old Shih Tzu / Yorkie has been adopted and in his new loving forever home. He hit the doggy lottery and is so deserving. Rusty will be 14 in December but acts like a 7 year old boy. Even with the onset of cataracts and heart murmur, Rusty loves following his new mom everywhere, running, playing with toys, and bringing his favorite toy to his person.
We are wishing Rusty’s mom, dad & fur-sister Mia, “Happy Days Ahead!”
Happy Birthday, Sweet, Little Precious Beanie
“Hi JoAnn, this is Beanie Burrito and today is my birthday.
Beanie says thank you so much for the birthday wishes.
We are wishing Mr. Beanie Burrito many, many more “Happy Birthday’s Ahead!
Good News Pupdate from Little Miss Honey’s Mom
“We have missed our girls and are thrilled to introduce you to our new pups!!
Meet Daisy Mae (4mos) and Little Miss Honey (14mos).
We adopted through 2 different South Florida rescues and feel so very fortunate to have received the honor of adopting both! They are loving/enjoying each other immensely and living their best Princess lives!!”
Destiny for Dogs says “Thank you for opening your heart and home to Little Miss Honey. She truly hit the “Doggie Lottery and “Heaven on Earth.” So excited that Miss Honey has Daisy Mae as her “fur-sister.” They are both beyond precious.”
Thank you providing both “special angels” an extraordinary and loving forever home.
Wishing all “Happy Days Ahead!”
Huge Hug to Little Miss Honey’s foster mom, Rona. Thank you for all that you did to prepare Honey for her new loving forever home
Happy Holidays from Ava, Beau, Darby & Mom
Wishing Ava & Beau “Happy Days Ahead” with their new Forever Mom & Big Sister, Darby
Today is Pierre’s One Year “Gotcha Day!”
Thank you Gina & Jeff for providing Pierre a “Second Chance” at Life and the “First Chance” at Unconditional Love and in a Real Loving Forever Home
Pierre is a perfect example of “What Love Can Do” It truly “Takes a village.” Thanks to each and every one who stood by Pierre and never gave up on him for 16 months. You are all his “Rescue Angels” especially Mom Gina, Trainer Jen & Handler Woody
We are Wishing Pierre, Gina, Jeff, Feather & Fur-Siblings, Continued “Happy Days Ahead!”
“Lacey and Mommy visiting Santa! I am thankful for every day I have with Lacey and Destiny for Dogs for bringing us together.”
Destiny for Dogs and our volunteers are wishing Lacey, her mom, and dad a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year
Precious photo of Peanut and his mom, Connie. Enjoying a dinner party in their home.
We are wishing Peanut and his loving family, continued “Happy Days Ahead!”
“Hi JoAnn! It’s time for the annual Rivera 7 Christmas Crew Collage featuring all the fur babies and my special Papi!!!!!!”
Destiny for Dogs volunteers are wishing Papi, his two- and four-legged pack a Merry Christmas.
“Happy Pawlidays from all of us but especially Finn! I cannot begin to tell you how incredibly lucky we are to have this amazing boy in our lives because of you. We will forever be grateful for this little ball of love. Have a wonderful holiday season.
Maureen, Sam and Finn”
Destiny for Dogs volunteers are wishing Finn, his mom, dad a Happy & Healthy Holiday Season.
NOTE: Thank you, Jackie for sharing and being such an extraordinary foster mom & friend.
“Recently we took a trip to the west. Piper met the donkeys in Oatman, Arizona and experienced the Skywalk at the Grand Canyon. As always, she was such a good little traveler and brought happiness to those we met.
I’ll be forever grateful to you for the gift of Piper. She will be 12 in January.”
Destiny for Dogs volunteers are wishing Piper, her mom & dad continued “Happy Days Ahead” traveling all over the country. Piper is a lucky little lady to have such extraordinary parents and a wonderful life.
Maddie and her BIG rottie sisters. Can you guess who is the “Alpha Dog”? LOL Maddie is a BIG dog inside a little body. You go Girl!
Maddie truly hit the “doggie lottery” with her mom, dad, two & four legged sisters
We are wishing all continued “Happy Days Ahead!”
Dear Donna,
Thank you for providing Rocky an extraordinary and loving forever home. You are his “Dream Come True” and the “Happily Ever After” that Rocky so deserves.
We are all wishing Donna and Rocky “Happy Days Ahead!”
Art,
Thank you for sharing a photo of your gorgeous girl, Nandi. She looks so happy and is blessed to have such wonderful parents & loving forever home.
Wishing you, your beautiful Claudia and Nandi continued “Happy Days Ahead!”
“This is our Benji, who will be seven years old in March. We adopted him from Destiny for Dogs when he was two years old. He came to us with Heartworms, and we took a chance on each other. Today he is our beloved family member who is the best boy! We will be furever grateful to JoAnn and Destiny for Dogs. He has bought us great joy and so much love.”
Dear Gail,
Thank you for sharing your beautiful baby, Benji’s photos and pupdate.
Many thanks for taking the chance and seeing him through his Heartworm Treatment. You are wonderful fur-baby parents and truly Benji‘s “Rescue Angels.”
We are wishing Benji, mom and dad continued “ Happy Days Ahead!”
Tucker was skin & bones when rescued. He could not walk, kept in a small cage that he couldn’t stand up in and therefore his legs developed atrophied. Tucker lived in Hell and now has “Heaven on Earth” which he so deserves thanks to his extraordinary Mom & Family.
From Mom: “Sending you the latest and greatest pic of Tucker & his life of luxury!”
P.S. – Bohdi was also rescued from a breeder. He was scheduled to be euthanized after digesting K9 Turf. He couldn’t eat or drink. Destiny for Dogs was contacted by Lynn from the Animal Clinic at Wellington Reserve to take Bohdi under rescue. We agreed, and Dr. Abbott performed major surgery to save his life. Bohdi was only six months old, and his life would have been ended. Instead, he too had a “Doggie Fairy Tail Ending”
Special “Thanks to Dr. Abbott, Lynn, Linda, Candice, Gabby, Foster Mom Jackie (for both Bohdi & Tucker). Last but not least forever mom’s Stephanie & Lili
It truly takes a Village to save precious lives
GOOD NEWS PUPDATE FOR “PIERRE LOVERS” FROM HIS MOM, GINA
From Gina:
“We adore Pierre & he’s in love with Millicent. She lays by me with her feet on him and they sometimes play footsies. Pierre sleeps in my room with his blanket and pillow! He is very spoiled!
In the morning he runs into his room and brings a toy to me and one to Jeff! We absolutely love Pierre! So happy I took that chance with him. “
Gina – All Pierre needed was you. Thank you for providing him that “CHANCE” which changed his life to Heaven on Earth. You are Pierre’s “Rescue Angel.”
Thank you for you and your unconditional love for Pierre.
We are wishing Pierre, mom, dad, fur & feather siblings continued “Happy Days Ahead!”
Good News Pupdate & Photos from Ruby’s Mom. Can you say, “AWW?”
Ruby’s mom says,
“She is a beauty and sooooooo sweet!!!
This sweet & loving girl was purchased from a breeder “sight unseen” by a lovely couple. Unfortunately, Ruby had severe separation anxiety and could not be left alone in their condo. They were heartbroken when surrendering her.
Thanks to Ruby’s extraordinary Foster Mom, Stephanie who worked her magic. This special angel was adopted by Steph’s dear friend. Ruby is a precious gem, so loved, & living the “Doggie’s Dream” life that she so deserves.
We are wishing Ruby, mom, dad, & family continued “Happy Days Ahead!”
GOOD NEWS PUPDATE FROM JESSIE’S MOM, YOLI
“Hi JoAnn, this is Yoli. Today is mine and Jessie‘s 7-year anniversary. I just can’t thank you enough for bringing her into my life. Jessie certainly is a joy and makes me laugh every day. She has personality plus and I am blessed to have been able to adopt her. Thanks again! Keep up the great work.!!”
All of us at Destiny for Dogs are wishing Jessie and her mom, continued “Happy Days Ahead!
GOOD NEWS PUPDATE FROM TOPAZ’S MOM, MELANIE
“Hi JoAnn,
We are all doing very good and in love with baby Topaz who mostly is now Topi or Toe Toe or Lovebug. She really is an amazing pup with a crazy big personality! She definitely thinks she’s a model which she is happy and does these adorable poses. She’s also no longer an escape artist at all either. I like to think it’s because she knows she’s HOME!
Thank you very much we are very fortunate and grateful to you and your organization.”
All of us at Destiny for Dogs are all wishing Topi, her mom & dad, continued “Happy Days Ahead! “
Hercules “Good News Pupdate” and “GOTCHA DAY photos from Mom
Hercules AKA Herc hit the “Doggie Lottery” 08/07/25 with his new loving forever family. It was “love at first sight” for his mom, Karen & fur-siblings
Hercules is enjoying his new life, “Fur-Family” and Mom who is truly his “Rescue Angel”
“Tail End” continued …
Mom says, “Herc is incredible. I can’t thank you enough. He’s a keeper and has found his furever home.”
We are so happy for Hercules and mom, such love shines in both their eyes. A picture is worth a 1000 words (see pics).
Such a perfect match for his new mom & family. So needed & so deserved.
Wishing Hercules Mom, Karen, Bailey & Pepper Lots of Love & Only Happy Days Ahead!
GOOD NEWS PUPDATE & PHOTOS FROM LOLA’S MOM
“I love Lola, and Lola loves me. Isn’t that a song, lol.
She just got groomed. She adores her groomer. She is such a blessing.”
Lovely Lola is Loving Life and so Loved by her mom, Susan.
Another “Awww” for the Day.
GOOD NEWS PUPATE & PHOTO FROM ZIGGY’S MOM
Ziggy will be 10 years old this year. He was such a small, cute puppy when we rescued him. Special “Thank You” to the fabulous Foster’s Cheryl & Leo for nurturing Ziggy to prepare him for his loving forever home.
Ziggy has been so loved by his family and helped raise two little girls who have grown into such amazing, beautiful & brilliant young ladies
Mom shared photos of Ziggy, his Beautiful & Fabulous Family commenting, “Hard to get family photos with everyone now that the girls are in Tallahassee and studying abroad this year.”
We are wishing Ziggy, mom, dad & sisters the best of everything and continued “Happy Days Ahead!”
GOOD NEWS PUPDATE & PHOTO FROM BEANIE BURRITO’S MOM
“Hi JoAnn. Beanie Burrito just wants to wish you a happy Saturday.
Everything is wonderful. He is such a precious little boy. I hope all is well with you also.”
Beanie can “turn a frown upside down.” Such a cutie patootie.
MR. BREAD (AKA LIAM) PRECIOUS PHOTOS PUPDATE, CAN YOU SAY, “AWWWWW?”
From Mr. Bread’s Mom,
“Mr. Bread stealing hearts.”
We are wishing Mr. Bread, his Mom & Family continued, “Happy Days Ahead!”
Beautiful Birthday Girl. So loved by your extraordinary mom, dad, two & four legged siblings. You truly hit the “Doggie Lottery.”
Pierre Lover’s Precious Pupdate,“Saturday in the Park.”
From Uncle Woody:
Pierre is doing really well and has come a long way.”
Pierre’s mom, Gina can’t say enough about him:
“We are getting ready to take Pierre on a trip up North. I will send pictures of my sweet loving boy. Pierre stays in the house loose with us all day and evening till bedtime! He now gets along with my other dogs, but still likes to go outside by himself. Just a little outside time as Pierre wants to be inside in air condition.”
Destiny for Dogs says, “This is what unconditional love, dedication, consistency, patience, an amazing mom, dad, and good friend can do.”
Happy 8th Birthday & Good News Pupdate from Teddy’s Daddy
“I just wanted to say hi & let you know that Teddy’s birthday is Monday. He will be eight years old, would you believe it? And I just wanted to thank you again for making our life so complete and happy with this little guy. He’s just a joy, and he is our joy. Thank you again.”
We are all wishing Teddy a very “Yappy Birthday” and continued “Happy Days Ahead” with his amazing mom & dad.
GOOD NEWS PUPDATE FROM LONI’S MOM
“Good morning. I had to send this to you. Jackson and Loni have become best buddies. They learn from each other every day. Loni Lu Lu is the princess of the house. Thank you again, JoAnn, for all you do.”
We continue to wish Loni, her mom, dad and fur brother continued “Happy Days Ahead.”
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