Destiny For Dogs, Not-for-Profit 501 (c)(3)

“Merry Christmas from me, sam and finn! Last year you gave us the greatest gift when you let us adopt Finn. He has been such a joy and he is so loved by everyone who meets him.

I hope you have a wonderful holiday season! “

Thank you, Jackie, for being such an amazing Foster Mom, Volunteer and Friend. Plus, all that you do to save precious lives

“Brandon is doing great, completely adjusted to his new home.  He is such a joy.  I’ve had dogs all my life but Brandon is by far the best one.”

We are wishing Brandon and his mom a Happy & Healthy “First” Holiday Season together and continued, “Happy Days Ahead!”

Special “Thank You” to Brandon’s foster parents, Susan & Mark who worked their magic with him (as all their other fosters).

HAPPY 15TH BIRTHDAY TO OUR FAVORITE SENIOR LABRADOR, LUCKY. YOU ARE SO LOVED BY YOUR MOM & THE DESTINY FOR DOGS FAMILY

From Lucky’s Mom: 

“That was the first birthday present you gave Lucky it has come in very handy and it still sings happy birthday.”

We are wishing Lucky, his mom and fur-siblings, continued “Happy Days Ahead!”

Precious Picture & Pupdate from Bunny’s Mom

“We Love Bunny so much. She is a little over 4lbs and has run the household for years.” 

It is said that “Big Things come in Small Packages.” Wishing Bunny, Mom, Dad and Fur-Brother, Continued “Happy Days Ahead!”

Joey “Bag O Donut’s” Mom just texted, 

“Snuggling with Mom, Miss JoAnn

Joey – You are and always will be loved by so many. Your story was heartbreaking, then heartwarming.  You have had two wonderful forever moms and many foster moms.  Some you have bitten but they still wouldn’t give up and continued to provide unconditional love. Especially your amazing forever Mom, Sue who has been my dear friend over 30 years. You sure landed in heaven on earth. Your mom “Sue” truly saved your life.

GOOD NEWS PUPDATE FROM BELLA SEGAL

Bella Segal “GOTCHA DATE” 06/26/2016

“I’ve been told I am gorgeous, intelligent, lovable, well behaved and sometimes a little stubborn. 

I owe my great life to JoAnn Goodrich. The lady that saved me from an unhappy home. She allowed me to be adopted by my forever family, Candy and Jeffery Segal. We love each other unconditionally. They call me “The Boss.”

Wishing Bella, Mom & Dad continued, “Happy Days Ahead!”  Plus, lots of love and spoiling for “The Boss.”

GOOD NEWS PUPDATE FROM CHARLIE’S MOM & DAD

“Charlie is doing great, now 30-lbs. He’s such a wonderful loving member of our family.

We love Charlie so much. Thank you for always keeping in touch and loving all your babies.”

Love from Charlie and his mommy and daddy.

GOOD NEWS PUPDATE FROM DRESDEN’S MOM

“Here’s Miss Dresden.  Her life is so hard here. She is our love bug.  We thank you every day for letting us adopt her. 

Dresden at the Delta club waiting for her first class flight to NC to see my daughter. 

We’re waiting on Hollywood to call her for a movie deal!

She won’t forget the people who saved her.”

Wishing Dresden and Mom “Happy, Safe Travels and Enjoy

GOOD NEWS PUPDATE FROM COOKIE’S MOM & DAD

Cookie was adopted by Cathy & George a most amazing couple. She truly hit the doggie lottery and will never want for anything

Special “Thank You” to  Gabby Von Rosen, The Little Farm House for taking Cookie under rescue when her owner had to surrender.   Sadly he had been living in his car with Cookie for over a year. Thank you Gabby for trusting Destiny for Dogs with finding Cookie her extraordinary & loving home.  It was truly “their destiny” that brought them all together.

This wonderful couple lost their beloved, Cookie 1 that they adopted from DFD eight years prior.  Losing her was so devastating, Cathy & George were still grieving a year later.  Our hearts were breaking for them.

It was uncanny that the fur baby Gabby rescued real name was also “Cookie”and  the girls could have been siblings. Long story short, it was love at first sight for Cathy, George & Cookie when foster mom, Susan Brokaw performed the meet and greet. Thank you, Mark & Susan Brokaw-Garfinkel

for all that you did for Cookie to get her ready for a new and wonderful life.

From Cookie’s Mom: 

“We are so thrilled that you thought of us when Cookie needed a forever home. She is such a smart, cuddly, and entertaining little girl. She enjoys going with us for road trips, camping, and fishing.

We are back from our travels to N Georgia and everyone is a happy camper. She fit right in and enjoyed meeting our son’s family. Does very well with other dogs too. She is such a sweetheart and brings us great joy. Thank you!!

Photo attached was taken of Cookie 2 at the same spot at our son’s place 3 yrs apart from photo of Cookie 1.“

It is said that, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” 

Enjoy the photos that also tell a beautiful story about Cookie and her continued, “Happy Days Ahead!”

GOOD NEWS PUPDATE FROM FINNY’S MOM

“That’s my baby Finny right now.  He loves to sleep in.  That’s his “gankey” that came with him from Destiny for Dogs.  He likes to be covered up with it and snuggles right down when I put it around him.   Finny does that every morning and it’s a moment of zen for me to see him snuggled under his gankey”

This is an awwwwww moment that makes ya smile from ear to ear

GOOD NEWS PUPDATE & PHOTOS FROM WILLOW’S FOREVER MOM.  THIS PRECIOUS LITTLE GIRL HAD A ROUGH START IN LIFE UNTIL SHE HIT THE DOGGIE LOTTERY WITH HER NEW MOM, DAD & FAMILY

There are no words to express our appreciation to Willow’s “Forever Mom, Dad, Home for real & forever. She will never want for anything which Willow so deserves.  

Before and after photos say it all. Thank You for all that you do and are to Willow

BACKSTORY – From Willow’s Mom: “Oh my goodness this makes me so sad.  I will never understand people that can treat an animal that was given to us to take care of like that, they give us unconditional love and should be given the exact same in return.  If you can’t do that then you don’t deserve to have them.  Poor Willow. 

I am in awe with your dedication and the sacrifice you make to help dogs like Willow who need saving, to get proper health care, find them fosters who will take the time to work with them and mentoring  them so they can start to blossom and feel what it’s like to be loved and then course the end result of finding them the right family that will continue that process so they will live a great life and over time be able to hopefully forget the horrible one they once had.  It takes special people like you all to make this all happen.  Thank you for doing what you do.

And here is the entire family together for family pictures and the little dogs are always included.

”Once again, it is said “A photo is worth a thousand words”

Wishing Willow and her wonderful & loving forever family continued, “Happy Days Ahead!”

Special “Thank You” to foster mom,  Jackie Sickels & her extraordinary family for getting Willow where she needed to be. As always,  we all love & appreciate your entire family

GOOD NEWS PUPDATE FROM OPAL NOW COCO’S MOM

“Coco is doing wonderful. She’s so loved and an amazing dog.  Coco saved me from a broken heart” 

Thank you for placing her in our care.

Her nickname is Coco Bunny. 

Coco has 2 new sisters (Chanel & Cookie) She plays well with them. 

They love her and respect her. 

I’m truly in love with my Coco. Thanks for letting us adopt her.”

Precious little Opal now Coco had a very rough start in life as a “breeder dog.” Sadly, Coco never knew the meaning of love, a tender touch, or a gentle voice.  She was a “money-maker” not a family member. 

Coco was in horrible shape and had a HUGE bladder stone (X-Ray above). Special “Thank You” to Linda Abbott, DVM & Lynn Mcgrew (Also Foster Mom) & Staff for taking such great care of her. 

The day Coco met her new mom was the first day of the rest of her “Happily Ever After” life with unconditional love and tenseness. 

Once again, “A photo is worth a thousand words.” Enjoy Coco’s New World”

It does take a Village to save precious lives. We adore and appreciate our “Villagers”

CUTE PUPDATE & PHOTO OF LOLA FROM HER MOM

“We are out of town so I gave Lola an emotional support bunny…. Normally she chews them to shreds…. This time she is taking care of it! ”

Good Girl, Lola . 

You are so beautiful and so loved by your mom, dad, two & four legged siblings

Wishing all continued, “Happy Days Ahead!

GOOD NEWS PUPDATE & HAPPY EASTER FROM HUNTER & HIS MOM

“Happy Easter from Hunter, Carol and Neal. Hunter is almost 10 years old.  

We have a great dog. Alot stubborn but overall very sweet, non aggressive and gets along with people and dogs. Forget cats and deer.

Hunter has unlimited couch, bed and dog bed privileges. Now he has 9 acres of woods, but we don’t let him off leash except around house. Snakes, alligators and deer. He gets several long walks daily also. 

We love him dearly. Thank you.” 

Wishing Hunter, mom & dad continued “Happy Days Ahead!” 

Special “Thank You” to Tami for rescuing Hunter from under a parked car when just a small puppy. To Vickie Virzi for fostering Hunter and getting him ready to go to his extraordinary loving forever home. 

Thanks to you both, Hunter hit the doggie lottery almost 10 years ago

Love sharing, Good News Pupdates & Photos

HAPPY 15TH BIRTHDAY TO JAKE FROM HIS MOM

“Good afternoon JoAnn. Just to share with you today is Jake’s birthday. He is 15 !! I have had ten of the most wonderful years with him. His health is good and he continues to act like a young pup when the mood strikes. There aren’t enough thank yous for the day you brought him to me. I am forever grateful. Blessings to you, your family furry as well as human, and know that you will always have a special place in my heart. Much love and hugs, Sara and Jake”

Yappy 15th Birthday, Jake. We are all wishing you lots of love and continued, “Happy Days Ahead!

HAPPY 9TH BIRTHDAY, BEANIE

“Hi JoAnn, today is Beanies 9th birthday”.

Happy Birthday to your precious baby, Beanie. Thank you for being such an extraordinary mom to this very special little fella