Charlie -Shih Tzu

Happily Ever AfterCharlie (left) is most definitely living Happily Ever After!!

Lucy Lu now Zoey

Lucy Lu now ZoeyLucy Lu has a new home and a new name.  Meet Zoey who is now living happily ever after.

Binkie

Binkie 01Binkie is a 2-3 year old Maltepoo.  He found his forever home right away.  Who could look at this face and not want to keep him forever!

Teddy

Happily Ever After 02Below is a note from Teddy’s new mom and dad:

“Teddy is happily adjusting to us and we to him.  He has now comfortably settled into a routine of sorts and seems quite content.  Eating well, loves his walks, loves his play times, and has met many of the neighbors.  He met a few in the family ahead of a big family time on Monday.  Handled it very well, and they all easily saw how lovable and well-behaved he is.  He does like to jump up on people and can get pretty excited, but is learning “down.”  We still let him do that when we come back from being out, since he is so happily loving to see us come back  (which is never more than a couple of hours, and usually just one of us at a time from some shopping, a meeting,  or an appointment.)  No accidents in the house since the 3rd day, so we’re learning what his likely times are to go out and hope to learn how he is trying to tell us, or maybe we can teach him to show us.  We’ve arranged for a fence installation also, which should happen pretty quickly.  All in all, it’s going very well and we love that we are indeed his “forever home” as much as he does….and you!”

CiCi

CiCi 04CiCi found herself a new mommy!

Mushka

Happily Ever After 02Mushka is a Westphalian Longhaired Dachshund mix.  He is 9 years.  Mushka’s foster parents realized how special he was and decided they could not let him go.

Zoey

Flight to ChicagoHere is a message from Zoey’s new mom:

“You gave me new life and to Zoey, a loving family!  We are each very happy and can’t thank you enough!  She is the smartest and sweetest, little 9 pound creature on earth and we are definitely in love.  She already knows me like a book!  I’ve learned Zoey is a clothes horse….loves trying on one dress after another.  Actually, to her it means we are going outside which she really likes.  This morning as she headed out in the back yard, there was a little bunny in the middle of the grass…..I never saw such a race like that before ever!  The bunny won, but he couldn’t find a way out…my handyman had sealed every inch of the fence so Zoey couldn’t ‘escape ….the bunny must’ve found a way out eventually!   Zoey has become the best wrestling friend with my other daughter, Cassandra’s 2 year old Jack Russell.  They play endlessly!  She started school last Saturday …a private class as she doesn’t tolerate other dogs.  She flunked and will have to repeat!!!  Well, she knows she’s a princess!  We thank you over and over.”

Chuck

Chuck - BoxerChuck is a 5 year old boxer mix.  He has been adopted and getting ready for his first Christmas with his new family.

Jasmine

Happily Ever AfterLook how much love Jasmine is going to be getting with her new family.  Congratulations to Jasmine for hitting the love Jackpot♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

Gracie

GRACIEGracie is a senior lab mix girl rescued from Animal Control. She has gone to her forever foster home to live the rest of her life being loved and cared for.

Denny

Happily Ever After 02Happily Ever After 03Denny’s new mom says he is a happy boy after a full day.  She made him chicken and green beans to mix with his kibble.  Denny has two other canine companions in his new home.  Love is in the air…or at least in the kitchen!

Milo with new Family

Adopted 03Milo has a new mom and dad and a new sister.  Now their family is complete.

Patty will be abused NO MORE

Patty 01This poor puppy was abused during her short little life, but, thanks to Destiny for Dogs she immediately was placed with a new forever home where she will never be abused again.

BiBi’s Boutique for Dogs – Palm Beach

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Need a Budget Friendly Vacation ?

Vacation Dog 01Make your plans today and a donation will be made to Destiny for Dogs

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Abby Lei, 4 Legged Hero and Inspiration to Others (article from examiner.com on April 21, 2015)

Leia 04Heroes come in all shapes, sizes and genders and most have had a hard start in life.

Abby Lei, a 6 year old Tibetan Wheaton Terrier was rescued from Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control in Florida several months ago. Little Abby, like many other dogs has had a difficult start in life. She was found roaming the streets of Riviera Beach, Florida covered in fleas, ticks, dirty matted hair, and starving.

Destiny for Dogs in West Palm Beach, Florida took her in and after a “spa day” Abby was transformed into a beautiful girl outside to match her beautiful soul inside.

Although Abby herself and gone through some hard times, her spirit wasn’t broken and she kept her tail wagging constantly. Abby Lei was able to set aside her own fears and anxieties and be a hero for Chewy, a very scared and frightened Bouvier Irish Wolfhound. Her high spirits were contagious and helped Chewy adjust so well that he was adopted and is now in his loving forever home.

Abby stayed on at Destiny for Dogs and it was soon discovered that she had a lump on her side. Destiny decided to have Dr. Barton at South Dixie Animal Hospital remove the two tumors from Abby Leia’s side. Sadly, the biopsy came back as Mass Cell Cancer. Within 14 days a few other tumors appeared. Leia was seen by Dr. Kosarek, Oncologist who suggested removing the new tumors.

Dr. Barton once again performed Abby Leia’s surgery and was successfully able to remove the entire mass from her leg, getting all the parameters. It was a huge incision and Abby Leia was in a lot of pain. However, still a trooper, she never stopped wagging her tail. Sadly, the biopsy once again reflected Mass Cell Cancer. Thankfully, the Cancer is low grade therefore chemo therapy was recommended by Dr. Kosarek.

Up to this point, Abby Leia’s vet care was almost $2,000 which included the first and second surgery, dental, ultrasound, X-Rays, CBC blood tests, medication and boarding.

Abby Leia is now in a loving Foster Home where she was cared for while healing from both surgeries and now while undergoing chemo therapy. We hope that in the future a special loving forever home will be found for this awesome girl.

Abby Leia receives a chemo pill every other night prior to bedtime. Dr. Kosarek recommended this treatment for a total of six months. Abby is doing great so far with no side effects to date during this two month period.

Abby Leia visits Dr. Kosarek once a month for an exam, CBC Blood Test, and chemo pills. The cost is from $170+ to $200+ depending on the blood and organ levels.

Despite all of her hardships Abby Lei is a true hero, not just by helping Chewy overcome his fears but for everyone she meets. She greets everyone with a smile and keeps her hail wagging. She is not going to let anyone or anything break her spirit. Abby Leia is great with other dogs, large and small, cats, and birds and loves children.

If you would like to assist with Abby Leia’s monthly chemo therapy treatment, any amount would be greatly appreciated. Donations may be made via Destiny’s website www.destinyfordogs.com via PayPal.

Checks may be mailed to:

Destiny for Dogs 326 Macy St West Palm Beach, FL 33405

All donations are tax deductible and receipts provided.

Thank you for opening your heart to assist Abby Leia.

“Hard times don’t create heroes. It is during the hard times when the ‘hero’ within us is revealed.” Bob Riley

Schotzie – Rest in Peace

Schotzie 03-20-15March 20, 2015.  Our dear friend Ginger  lost her sweet “Schotzie”.  She is heartbroken but is glad to know that “Schotzie and Shadow” will be together.  Rest in Peace sweet angel.

Rest in Peace Papi

Papi 02We lost our dear sweet senior “Papi”.  His dear sweet mom, Mary Sue, held him and loved him as he crossed over the “Rainbow Bridge”.   Papi surely felt the love around him as he left us.  Papi’s mom spoiled him and loved him so much and provided him with such a wonderful quality of life for his last few months.  Rest in Peace angel boy.

Lilly

Happily Ever AfterLilly with her new family.

Snoopy

Snoopy 03Snoopy is now living the good life with his new forever family.

Hope

After Eye RemovalHope has been adopted by his best friend and trainer.  Hope deserves the best life one can have and her best friend will surely give her this.

Bagel

Happily Ever After 01Bagel and her new mom enjoy long walks at the beach where Bagel has already made several canine friends.

Elfie now Joy

Elfie now JoyElfie is now “Joy” which is obviously because her new family thinks she is such a joy.

Tashi now Duncan

Tashi 01Duncan has finally gone home.  We wish Duncan and his new family many happy years.

Puti now Lambchop

Puti 01Puti is living the dream with his new family.

Maggie May Finally Home

Happily Ever AfterOne big happy family!

Frankie with her new Family

Happily Ever After 01We love “Happily Ever Afters!”  Frankie is front and center.

Ozzie

Ozzie 04Ozzie has been adopted and living the good life with his new mommy.

Greta Wishes Everyone a Happy Easter 2015

Easter 2015 Chuck HarbstEaster 2015 Chuck Harbst

Chloe

Happily Ever AfterChloe has found her “Happily Ever After” family.