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Success Stories
Cosmo was abandoned at a boarding kennel in Kansas with another dog believed to be his sister. After spending 5 months in the kennel, the two Pekes, named Jackson and Zoey, came into rescue with Peke N Chin Midwest. As a foster, I had agreed to take both dogs in order to make their transition to their new life easier. Zoey was adopted on her way up from Kansas to Minneapolis.
Jackson went up north to the cabin with me and my other dog and cat in mid-November. He loved running around in the woods off-leash but never wandered far.
We had a great time up north and really bonded. He was a very good boy, who followed me everywhere and would do anything for a treat.
When we got back from the cabin, Regi (Peke N Chin’s rescue coordinator) said that someone had applied to adopt him and asked if I would like to verify their references. I told her I needed to talk to her on the phone first.
I told Regi that I couldn't part with him. He was such a good boy I couldn't bare to let him go. He is good with my elderly Boxer X and good with my cat. Needless to say, he was good with me, too! I changed his name to Cosmo. I'm so glad I kept him, I love him to bits. He's a very social dog and loves to play with other dogs he meets. When we go to PetSmart everyone wants to pet him and say what a cute boy he is. The groomer says he's well behaved. Indeed he is. He's a wonderful addition to my family and we are all so glad to have him!
Kalina (Cosmo's Mom and Member of PNC)
Duster came to us as my first “failure” at fostering for Peke N Chin Midwest.
A shy and fearful former breeding dog, he has blossomed into a charming boy who now “runs with the big dogs” and pretends he’s a wolf
(throwing his head back, mouth forming a perfect “o”) whenever he hears a wolf howling on TV or computer audio file. He even does routine
perimeter patrols of his territory when out in the yard. Never far from my side, he is the sentry for our pack and takes his job quite seriously,
always notifying me of anything out of the ordinary and, most important, when it’s time to eat!
Chris (Duster's Mom and Member of PNC)
Molly came to stay with me as a foster and she decided that I needed to understand that she wasn't leaving.
She attached onto me and made me realize that she was right. I absolutely adore her!!!!
April (Molly's Mom and Member of PNC)
I took Pepe and Anela in as fosters after their original owners moved to Hawaii and left them behind.
My intention was short-term fostering only. They were so sweet and gentle that I became immediately protective of them, and when an adopter came along
I cried at the thought of losing them. Well, there are no shortage of pets looking for homes, so I adopted these two and PNC worked with the potential adopter to find another they could love.
There is just no substitute for the unconditional love you will receive from a pet when it is treated well.
Sandy (Pepe & Anela's Mom and Member of PNC)
Maybe my beautiful Minnie needs to be featured on the Success Stories page as an example of a special needs adoption. She is a "walking vet bill" as well and the absolute light of my life!
She's totally blind, and came into rescue with glaucoma so bad in her one eye that it was in immediate danger of rupturing.
She has congestive heart failure and has issues with her joints. She has an elongated soft palate and stenotic nares.
The MINUTE I laid eyes on her, there was no doubt that she would never leave our home. Minnie is in no way handicapped and rules the house with an iron paw!
We have wrestling matches in which she gets so fierce that she gives me some good bruises!
These little angels are the best "psychotherapists" one can have. She, along with our other pets, keep me incredibly busy and there is nothing I wouldn't do for them.
Christy (Minnie's Mom and Member of PNC)
Hi PNC,
I adopted Bunny (formerly known as "Precious") from you on August 16, 2007. For a long time, I knew I wanted a female Peke, and I wanted her to be black.
But when I saw Precious... I KNEW she was the one. Weird how that happened. Anyway, I have a great story to tell you about Bunny! Want to read more? Bunny's Story
Michelle
Wayne and I want to thank Peke N Chin Midwest for helping us find and adopt Mai-Lee (previously known as “Baby”). Mai-Lee, a sweet, gentle, and loving five year old Peke, came into our lives December 22, 2007. We immediately fell in love with her big, brown eyes with brows that settle into the corners of her face creating her, “I’m worried because I don’t understand” look. When we speak to her, her little ears perk up and her head cocks and twists as if to say, “I really want to please you, but what exactly do you mean?” Mai-Lee loves a warm lap to snuggle into and loves to cuddle on the chesterfield or chair with Wayne and I. She will paw you when she wants attention. She is a chatter box too - cooing and gurgling like an Ewok when she greets you. She is our faithful, gentle angel, and we feel so lucky to have found her!
Thank you Peke N Chin
Liz and Wayne
Hi PNC,
I just wanted to let you know all is going well with Gary. He is getting used to the cats and has won Jeff over.
He sleeps in our bed and is almost done with "accidents" in the house. I have been working from home the last couple of days so he has been getting pretty spoiled!
Yvette
Hi PNC,
From the first time that we saw Chub, we just knew that he would be a part of our family.
He is such a joy to have and love, and surprises us every day with new things that he does.
He enjoys many things such as being brushed, having his belly rubbed and being cuddled. Best of all, he enjoys his walks!
Chub is a very big part of our family. He has 2 siblings - a hamster that he adores, and a cat that all he wants is to be her best friend.
Mary, Andy, Chub, Scooter & Snowball
Hi PNC,
I would very much like people to know how happy I am that I adopted Emmy and brought her into my life.
She is such a good girl and so beautiful and sweet. It took me all of about five mintues from the first time I saw her to love her. She is still very
shy around strangers but she lets me do anything with her - Hold her. Brush her. Hug her. She is a very big and happy part of my life.
Kathy & Emmy
Who would have ever thought? Kibo joined the PNC family on Memorial Day in 2005 at
6 months old after being purchased at auction in Missouri for “being too big”.
He came into foster care and excelled in personality and intelligence. Not too long after that, we received an email from Theresa in Montana about him.
After discussions between the foster mom and potential adoptive mom, and so many things in common, it was set in motion that Kibo would soon travel to Montana to his new mom and foster mom wished him well on his journey in July of 2005...
and he looked like this!
Theresa contacted PNC after losing her girl Ginger, a Shih Tzu, and was interested in either another Chin or possibly a Peke.
She found out she wasn't quite as ready after she had sent the email, but we did have a couple boys she was interested in.
About a month later, she called Kibo's former foster mom and said, “I think Mark is the one.” and the wheels were set in motion again.
The best part? There are now 2 boys that started their journey with the same foster mom, living together with one very spunky Boston Terrier named LuLu!
Lou is now a therapy dog that visits the women's residence of an in-patient drug and alcohol treatment center on Saturdays, getting passed from one woman to another to be held and talked to.
Women who, like him, are starting a new life, and many who have a problem with trusting people.
After a sad April 2006 when my beloved Peke, Sophie, and Chinchilla Persian, Josette, died within a week of each other, the house felt empty and quiet with only 2 Chins and a handful of cats.
We missed that Pekingese spirit. Enter Sweet Pea... who had been rescued from a back-yard breeder in Missouri at 6 months of age.
The only reason she got out was her back legs were dragging from loose patellas and they apparently would have destroyed her if an angel haven't rescued her.
I found her on Petfinder, and went to see her. She seemed to be scared, and disliked everyone, except her foster mom.
I have never had a dog not like me, so it was a process understanding the mentally of a dog who has never been a pet.
I brought her home on my 3rd visit. She was not a "happy camper" on the way home, but she decided I was her new favorite person by the end of that day... and its been love ever since.
She is still leary of everyone else, but she has made progress over the last year.
Since that worked out so well, I adopted Bert in December of 2006... just because he was so darn good looking!
His looks reminded me of my Buddy when he was young, and he made an easy transition into the household.
Four isn't that much more than 3 anyway, right?
But then came Milo. Sweet Pea came because I NEEDED HER. Bert came because I WANTED HIM. Milo came because he NEEDED US.
Milo got dropped off at the Humane Society right after I adopted Bert. His foster mom told me about him and I felt so bad for him.
His picture looked so forlorn and he had almost a human quality about his eyes. I was so happy when I was told me he had gotten a new home, then so sad to see him come back.
His update after his return pulled on my heartstrings... saying he needed a quiet, non-chaotic home where he could just be a couch potato.
Well, how much work could one more dog be? He has been through a lot in the past 6 months, but he is getting the idea that he is here to stay and is pretty happy about it!
That is our story from our PNC experience. Both Charles and Buddy were second-hand dogs. Unbelievable to me but I am forever thankful.
I guess I would have to say our success story is "good things come in 3's".
Maigo and Tinkerbell have joined KeKe and are living life in real style and loving every minute of it!
Thier mom says, "I don't really have a success story for either of them because I got so lucky and they both were very happy with KeKe and each other right from the start.
Tinkerbell won't get out of bed if I don't, and Maigo won't sleep if she isn't on the pillow next to me.
So I think they are happy with us."
Anna made a trip from South Dakota all the way to upstate New York to finally be catered to by her 3 year old “servant”!
She has her new family wishing all dogs were Chins!
Takoda has adjusted very well to a three-cat household and actually plays with our cat, Angel (who could be a cat Chin).
He loves Tara and follows her anywhere. She has taught him to sit, lay and "up".
Now he sleeps on Tiffany's bed with her all night!
He was "introduced" to Oliver, Tiffany's hamster, when Tiffany forgot to close the cage door and Takoda came around the corner running full steam to see that Angel and Chrissy (one of our other cats) had the hamster cornered.
I wish I would have had the camera, but was too worried about poor Oliver being lunch for one of the cats!
From this...
To this...
Need we say more? Meet Cooper!
Gemstone traveled from Sioux Falls, SD to Salt Lake City, UT to be a heart healer to her new dad who had just recently lost his precious girl, Buttons.
Gemmy is his little “dollie” and she has blossomed under his love and care into quite the little “diva” girl!
Gemmy, take good care of your Daddy! He really does need you!
Peichi traveled a long way to live with his new home and family... from South Dakota all the way to New Jersey!
Who would have guessed contemplating life on the ocean beach was his final destination?
He is one regal big boy and has his family wrapped around his paw - as he should!
Kohana is living the "high life" in Chicago. Did you guess? She has 2 new siblings - a bunny and a cockatiel to keep her company and help cheer her team on right along with mom!
Kacie Dee made the trip from Sioux Falls, SD to North Carolina in May of 2007 to fill the void left when her new mom lost her dearly deloved 16-year old Chin last winter.
Kacie Dee is quite the queen now and her new mom is her lady-in-waiting (big time!).
Shika (on the right) joined his new family after they lost their beloved Mikey to cancer, and Shika became best friends with Daisy (left) right away.
His mom says, "He is all LOVE and kisses. A sweetheart boy!.
Here in this house...
Here in this house...
I will never know the loneliness I hear in the barks of the other dogs "out there".
I can sleep soundly, assured that when I wake my world will not have changed.
I will never know hunger, or the fear of not knowing if I'll eat.
I will not shiver in the cold, or grow weary from the heat.
I will feel the sun's heat, and the rain's coolness, and be allowed to smell all that can reach my nose.
My fur will shine, and never be dirty or matted.
Here in this house...
There will be an effort to communicate with me on my level.
I will be talked to and, even if I don't understand,
I can enjoy the warmth of the words.
I will be given a name so that I may know who I am among many.
My name will be used in joy, and I will love the sound of it!
Here in this house...
I will never be a substitute for anything I am not.
I will never be used to improve peoples' images of themselves.
I will be loved because I am who I am, not someone’s idea of who I should be.
I will never suffer for someone’s anger, impatience, or stupidity.
I will be taught all the things I need to know to be loved by all.
If I do not learn my lessons well, they will look to my teacher for blame.
Here in this house...
I can trust arms that hold, hands that touch...
Knowing that, no matter what they do, they do it for the good of me.
If I am ill, I will be doctored.
If scared, I will be calmed.
If sad, I will be cheered.
No matter what I look like, I will be considered beautiful and known to be of value.
I will never be cast out because I am too old, too ill, too unruly, or not cute enough.
My life is a responsibility, and not an afterthought.
I will learn that humans can almost, sometimes, be as kind and as fair as dogs.
Here in this house...
I will belong.
I will be home.
~ Author unknown
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