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

🐾💕GOOD NEWS PUPDATE FROM BAILEY’S MOM. WAY TO GO GIRL🐾💕

“Just have to tell you, Bailey is just awesome. She’s fully trained & full of personality. Definitely worth the wait.”

“We at Destiny for Dogs are all so thrilled for Bailey, her mom, dad & fur-sibling Pepper and are wishing continued “Happy Days Ahead!”

🐾💕HEARTWARMING PUPDATE & PRECIOUS PHOTOS FROM FRANKIE’S INCREDIBLE MOM🐾💕

“My old boy, Frankie- catching some rays. He looks fat and old in those pics. Also some from this Easter. Guessing that he must be about 13? These street dogs never tell us how old they are.”

Frankie was rescued from PBCACC by DFD.  Being a young JRT mix, he was extremely HIGH energy, barky, and nippy. Thankfully, Frankie’s “Foster Mom” became a “Foster Failure. ” He needed a seasoned, knowledgeable, committed and extremely dedicated JRT owner. Barbara worked her magic with Frankie and he became the most amazing guy. Frankie assisted his mom with nurturing so many future fosters to successfully find perfect, loving homes. Many thanks to this extraordinary dog and his mom for all that they did to save precious lives. Together, they assisted so many neglected fur babies to live “Happily Ever After” lives. Just no words to express our appreciation to Barbara & Frankie

🐾💕Good News Pupdate from Bentley’s “New Forever Family🐾💕

“I took this “first” picture of Bentley tonight after dinner and Zoomies.  Doesn’t he look so happy?!! Here is a pictures of me and my mom with Bentley.  He is doing really well and brings us such joy and laughter. 

Destiny for Dogs is certainly a wonderful rescue.  I am so glad Bentley was with your organization as it has been nothing but a positive experience.  I love that you keep both the adopter and former owner in the loop. I can’t thank you enough.  

P.S.  My mom is also almost as happy as Bentley is.  That makes my heart soar.”

We all just love amazing updates and “Happy Ever After” photos. 

Wishing Bentley and his extraordinary family only “Happy Days Ahead!”

🐾💕GOOD NEWS PUPDATE ON BAILEY AKA “MIRACLE”MOM🐾💕

“Just wanted to keep you up to date. Well all the training finally paid off. Bailey’s a really good dog. Brings us lots of happiness. Bailey is really really spoiled and awesome and she’s my baby now. Last two photos are my friends dogs. They all get along … It’s Incredible!”

We are so happy for Bailey and her family. Wishing all continued, “Happy Days Ahead!”

From Luna’s mommy. Sweet photos

“Luna got an allergy shot today. So she always gets a puppaccino after.”

Luna your mommy made your booboo much better. She is the best. Feel better precious girl. 💗

🐾💕GOOD NEWS PUPDATE FROM TUCKER’S MOM🐾💕

“Good morning!☀️Today Tucker gets to be in the spotlight! We are just a week shy of his 4 mo “Gotcha Day” but I couldn’t wait to share these progress photos! Yesterday was spa day at the groomers and truly revealed how much he has filled out 🤩 he is now a super healthy 35.5 lbs 💪 he LOVES his homemade food. He snorts while eating 😂 & may have to change to a slow bowl when it used to take him nearly 30 min to finish his meals. Roasted cinnamon sweet potatoes are by far his favorite treat 😋 As you can see from the photo he even tolerates Finn the cat now! Tucker has decided that he is definitively Lili’s child and is now her official registered Emotional Support Animal 💝 They both need one another & I believe this was a divinely crafted partnership 🙏 We could not be more grateful for this little angel and for everyone who worked so hard to save his life”

🐾💕We are wishing Tucker and his positively perfect two & four legged family, continued “Happy Days Ahead!🐾💕

🐾GOOD NEWS PUPDATE FROM IGGY’S MOM🐾

“It was a long, difficult road to recovery  – especially with a cold, wet winter and spring, but she’s a trooper! Iggy is completely healed! She’s back on the couch, taking walks, and enjoying life 🥰”

Liz – We appreciate you taking such wonderful care and your dedication to make Iggy “Happy, Healthy & Whole” again. 

Hugs & Thanks🐾💕

🎈🐾♥️GOOD NEWS BIRTHDAY PUPDATE FROM BELLA’S MOM♥️🐾🎈

“Happy Birthday Bella🎈You are now 7 years old. 

JoAnn thank you for this precious gift, she is amazing. The coolest girl in the neighborhood.

Bella is so special and has us wrapped around her paws🎈🐾♥️”

🎉Happy Birthday Beautiful Bella

We are all wishing you many, many more Birthdays filled with lots of love and yummy treats🎉

🐾💕PRETTY PHOTO PUPDATE FROM NINA’S MOM🐾💕

🌹“Nina had a grooming. Thought I’d share.”🌹

💕🐾Wishing Nina and her family continued, “Happy Days Ahead!”🐾💕

🐾💕GOOD NEWS PUPDATE FROM FINNY MONROE DONEHAM’S MOM ON HIS 1 YEAR “GOTCHA” ANNIVERSARY🐾💕

Backstory from Finny Monroe’s “Marvelous Mom.” 

“Hi, looking back at my first emails regarding Finny, I picked him up on July 16, 2022.   That was a great day for me and him.    I told him this morning his new BD is July 4 and per old records he will be 12 years old.”

From his perspective Finny wants to say:

 “Thank you Miss

JoAnn. You saved my life and I am very happy.   I am a Villager now and like all Villagers I’m retired and my favorite sport is riding in a golf cart every evening.  It’s so fun and we stop at a park and I get to smell every tree and blade of grass and then we continue my ride with my hair blowing smartly.  I’m so cute.

I have a favorite activity and that’s leading Mom to the treat counter and getting a bunch of treats put on my own blanket and spread all around.   I go from treat to treat eating away.  That’s so much fun.   I do this about 3 times a day and once again at bedtime.  

My wish for my birthday is that all dogs could find forever home.  My mommy tells me daily she loves me.   I love her too.   I’ve learned to give her kisses.  I don’t ever growl anymore.  I was just so confused until I found a home.  

Thank you again and again Miss JoAnn for not giving up on finding a home for me. Love Finny.”

🐾💕We are wishing Finny & Family continued “Happy Days Ahead!”

Plus we are all thrilled for Finny and the incredible mom who is truly his “Rescue Angel.”🐾💕

🐾🎉HAPPY 4TH OF JULY PUPDATE & PHOTOS FROM COSMO & TUCKER’S MOM🎉🐾

“Happy 4th from these cool dudes! ❤️💙 Hope everyone is doing well & having a great holiday!”

Special “Thank You” Jackie Sickels, Foster Mom & Family for taking such great of Cosmo & Tucker and finding them such a wonderful, loving forever home

🐾💕Wishing Cosmo, Tucker & Family continued “Happy Days Ahead!”🐾💕

🐾💕GOOD NEWS PUPDATE FROM SOPHIE’S MOM WITH PRECIOUS PHOTOS🐾💕

Sophie Sheldon is one happy little girl who hit the doggie lottery. Sophie’s special & loving mom who says, “I hope she is because I have done everything in my power to make sure she has a happy life.”

A picture is worth a thousand words. Sophie is smiling, one happy and spoiled “rotten” little girl.  Sophie’s mom does everything to ensure this smile stays on her face🐾💕

🐾💕We are wishing Sophie and her mom, continued “Happy Days Ahead!🐾💕

🐾💕GOOD NEWS PUPDATE FROM SPENCER’S DAD🐾💕
“Hi JoAnn,
It’s been 2 years since we adopted Spencer (formerly known as Sparky), and I thought we should give you an update!  Spencer’s continuing doing very well, he’s grown into a very smart, healthy, and playful dog that brings lots of love and joy to our lives.  He’s still a bit of a barker, and is not too fond of other dogs or other people coming to or walking by the house, and he especially dislikes Amazon trucks which just drive him crazy, although for some reason he has no problem with UPS or FedEx!  He still loves to watch, and bark at, dogs and other animals on TV, but his favorite activity is playing in the backyard, running around chasing after the lizards, or just lounging by the pool.
Thanks again for letting us make Spencer a part of our family!!”

🐾💕We are wishing stunning Spencer and his family continued, “Happy Days Ahead!”🐾💕

🐾💕From Lucky the “Senior Lab’s Mom🐾💕

Here’s your “AWWWWWWW” for the day. 

🐰Lucky – Our Cadberry Bunny!🐰

🐾💕GOOD NEWS PUPDATE! Lana now Amber has been adopted and in her loving forever home🐾💕
Thank you to Dr. Abbott & Staff @ Animal Clinic at Wellington Reserve for taking such great care of Lana. Plus Dr. Abbott for performing a very involved spay due to scar tissue from so many litters which required C-Section. 

Special “Thank You” to foster mom, Rona for doing such an amazing job getting her ready for the perfect loving forever home. A HUGE “SHOUT OUT” to Sharon Harper for rescuing Lana for Destiny. 

From Lana’s new mommy. “We’ve renamed her Amber and she already knows her name. She’s perfect in every way. We’ve never had a sweeter little four legged girl. She’s doing very well. I’d say she’s pretty well moved in and has us wrapped around her paw.  She never meets a stranger and is very affectionate. Amber was groomed Monday and our groomer commented how sweet and friendly she is. We’re so thankful that you all allowed us to be her mom and dad. ❤️”

🐾💕We are wishing Amber, her new mom & dad, “Happy Days Ahead!”🐾💕

🐾💕GOOD NEWS PUPDATE & RECIPE FROM TUCKER & BODHI’S MOMMY🐾💕
“Happy Friday! Hope all is well ☀️💛 Tucker & Bodhi wanted me to share their favorite dog treat recipe if you are ever in the baking mood! 🐾💜” 

🐾💕We are wishing Bohdi, Tucker & Mom, continued “Happy Days Ahead!”🐾💕

🐾💕SWEET MESSAGE FROM LEO & HIS MOM🐾💕
“This face…. 
I’m still overly blessed that you allowed me to be his HOOMAN!   Thank you from the bottom of my heart.   XXOO
We are sending all forms of PAWS-ative vibes, hugs, Frenchie kisses and prayers to you.”

From Destiny for Dogs…
🐾💕Thank you Leo & Mom for such a sweet message. Mom, I agree … “This Face!” 💜

🐾💕GOOD NEWS PUPDATE WITH GORGEOUS PORTRAIT FROM SALLY’S MOM🐾💕
“Hi Joann this is Carol, Sally’s mom.  It’s been a while and Sally will be 14 in June and we took her home almost 2 1/2 years ago.  She is sleeping in her pup tent at my work, she goes to work 2 days with me and 2 days with her daddy.  The other days she is home with me. Sally is the best thing that ever happened to us.  She is smart, sweet, loves everybody and everyone who crosses her path loves her.  She is a daddy’s girl but I get lots of love too. Sally is the happiest little girl and is so much fun.  She makes us laugh and smile all the time. She is doing exceptionally well and just had her yearly check up.  She acts like a young dog and has lots of energy.  She surprises our vet.  He and his staff just love her.  More people should consider older dogs – they are so grateful for the love and care you give them.
Sally’s portrait and Sally sleeping 💤 in her bed thought you’d like a couple of other pics. 
We’ll keep in touch.  Best Regards, Carol, Barry and Sally🐶🐾”

🐾💕We all agree “Senior Dogs Rock” and are so appreciative. Wishing Sally, her mom and dad, continued  “Happy Days Ahead!”🐾💕 DFD

🐾💕SATURDAY SMILES🐾💕
From Miracle now Bailey’s mom: “I knew they would hit it off ❤️”

Destiny for Dogs thinks Bailey & Pepper look so happy and are so loved. Thank You for sharing your update on your Happily Ever After

🐾💕GOOD NEWS PUPDATE, LEO HAS BEEN ADOPTED AND IN HIS PERFECT AND FANTASTIC LOVING FOREVER HOME🐾💕

An adorable and heartfelt message from Leo now Leo Rooster’s new mom: “My heart is melted on the floor!  Need a heart wet vac!  I’m in love!  “Rooster” What a blessing it has been to meet this amazing group of ladies at Destiny for Dogs.  My experience has been five stars, and as for Leo, he hung the moon in dogdom!!!!! After the loss of our beloved Goose (blue frenchie) just a few months ago, Leo came bouncing across our path!  His “destiny” is somewhat surreal, but that’s another story, take my word for it… THIS was a match made in heaven!  A week ago the stars began to align and this morning was a celestial dream come true!  Here is our Leo, call sign Rooster.   (Warning: many Pupdates to come for decades plus).”

🐾💕We are all wishing Leo Rooster, his mom, dad, two & four legged siblings, “Happy Days Ahead!”🐾💕 

Special “Thanks to foster mom, Jackie Sickels & family for taking such extraordinary care of Leo to get him where he needed to be. Lynn Mcgrew for recommending this amazing family and bringing Leo to his new loving forever home. Animal Clinic At Wellington Reserve Linda Abbott DVM and Joanne Jaimedes for transporting Leo and keeping him during the hurricane. 
“It truly takes a Village.”🐾💕

HAPPY 10th BIRTHDAY MR. MACK🎈🎂🥳From Mack’s Mom, Linda Sievers: 

“💙 He is a happy boy 🎂 loved his cake and new Teddy 💙”
Mack has come a long since rescued over 9 years ago. He was tied to a fire hydrant in Florida City. Special “Thank You” to Dianne Alexander for bringing Mack to Destiny for Dogs. 

🐾💙Enjoy your ”Special Day, Mr. Mack as you are so loved by your mom and everyone you have touched. We all wish you and your mom continued, “Happy Days Ahead!”💙🐾

“Hi JoAnn…Today I was laying down for a well deserved nap and listening to a Calm story on penguins and it asked just as I was dozing off, what are you grateful for?  Almost asleep, I immediately thought I am grateful for Finny.  That response came right out of my uncensored unthinking almost asleep mind.  “Finny”. “I am grateful for Finny.”  He and I definitely have a bond and it’s all because of you.  Finny takes up half the king size bed.  He is so wonderful, I was blessed getting him.  He brightens every day.
Keep up your good work and Merry Christmas.”

Finny is one of a kind and so is his extraordinary mom. See what love and patience can do💙

Bohdi is now in his new loving forever home.

🐾💕GOOD NEWS PUPDATE & PHOTOS OF CHARLIE’S MOM🐾💕
“Charlie is a great pet and family member, we love him.”
🐾💕Wishing Charlie, his mom and dad, continued “Happy Days Ahead!🐾💕

🐾💕Sweet Pupdate from Finny’s Mom🐾💕

“Story for the day…I will have had Finny Monroe for 3 months October 15.   Yesterday at groomers when I tried to leave Finny he literally and repeatedly cried and cried loudly and kept trying to jump into my arms.  I’ve never seen this from any dog ever.  It was like he was begging me to take him and not leave him. It was the very sweetest thing I’ve seen in a long time.  I think Finny thought I was leaving forever.  When I came back he was so happy and went charging out door and started looking for our car.  He just wanted in our car knowing he was going back home.   So sweet. He loves his mama.  He is a one person dog.  It isn’t a male as you thought. He just bonds with his human and that’s definitely me.

Thank you Jamie Corbin. This is truly a heartwarming story💙Just love Finny’s hairdo. Such a very deserving and special gentleman. Thank you for loving Finny unconditionally🐾💕

Special “Thanks” again to Finny’s Foster Family Gregory, Mark & Susan Brokaw-Garfinkel for going that ”extra mile” for Finny🌹

🐾💕Good News Pupdate, Maggie Mae has been adopted and in her new loving forever home🐾💕

From Maggie Mae’s new Mom:
“I would like to thank Destiny for Dogs for all of their amazing work, helping and providing support for these amazing animals. 
The adoption process for Maggie Mae was thorough and detailed which made me feel confident, that they care about the animals and commitment to providing wonderful furever homes.  I love Maggie Mae and couldn’t be happier to welcome this new family member. I should also say that the foster home and mom took amazing care of Maggie and provided a wonderful place for her to reset.  I would recommend adopting from and supporting Destiny for Dogs as JoAnn is an amazing conduit between you and your furever family member.” 

Special “Thank You” to Maggie Mae’s extraordinary, loving and nurturing foster mom, Ann. Just no words to express our appreciation for all that she did to prepare Maggie for her new forever home🌹

Destiny for Dogs volunteers are all wishing Maggie Mae, mom, fur sister Lily Belle, and her new family, “Happy Days Ahead!🐾💕

🐾💕GOOD NEWS PUPDATE FROM LADY’S AUNTIE, MARGUERITE🐾💕
“Me and Lady. She is sooooohappy with my sister and hubby.🐾💕”
That tail never stops waggin!

All of us at Destiny for Dogs are all wishing Lady, her mom & dad continued “Happy Days Ahead!🐾💕

🐾💕GOOD NEWS PUPDATE FROM CHARLE’S MOM🐾💕
Charlie was moved from place to place. People only saw his outside which was gorgeous. They didn’t realize what was going on inside Charlie’s head. His way to control fear was to bark, growl, bite to protect himself from being hurt again. 

Charlie’s owner had him for 6 years. Then they decided to move into a condo where dogs were not allowed.  To make a very long and sad story, short and sweet. One day Charlie’s luck changed.  He met his forever mom, for real and forever. Unconditional Love 💗 

Please read the comments below from Charlie’s mom. 
“So my Charlie man only wants to sit on my lap or next to me while I sleep. He has come a long way.  He shakes paws. And gives so many kisses. I have said  many times don’t give up on them.   Charlie makes me laugh every day.” A picture is worth a thousand words. See what love can do🐾💕

🐾💕GOOD NEWS PUPDATE FROM LUNA RU’S MOM. PHOTOS OF LUNA CELEBRATING ROCCO’S BirthDay🐾💕
“Hi! Great day! It’s Rocco’s birthday today so we went for a walk and stroll on the boardwalk and then to the doggie store for treats and toys and then Starbucks for puppachinos! :)”

Photos to place a smile on your face. Luna Ru went from a horrible breeding situation to living the extraordinary life she so deserved. No words to express our appreciation to Luna’s amazing mom, dad & Rocco (the best fur brother)