Animals Adopted in 2012

These photos tell the stories of the many wonderful dogs and cats that have been rescued through PetConnect and are Home At Last. We invite you to see what can really happen when people come together to save animals in need. We extend our profuse thanks to all the wonderful people who have adopted these animals and given them loving homes. We hope that they are bringing as much joy to your lives as you have brought to theirs.

To see our animals adopted in previous years, click on the link below.

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Una

Una's little face simply beamed up at her new mom, as she spoke to her softly in Russian and cradled her like a baby. It was a simply amazing sight! This match was meant to be.

Kai

John adopted Kai and renamed her Layla. He writes: "I would like to tell everybody involved and working with PetConnect Rescue how much Layla means to me. I found Kai online and we met soon after at a PetConnect “Meet & Greet.” We met Bev (Kai's foster mom) and told her how interested we were to have Kai in our family. We filled out the application, which was followed by an interview and home visit. Kai (now Layla) is an alpha girl with great intelligence and intuition. She was house broken in two days (even while changing her diet) and hasn't damaged anything in the house. Layla is now 35 lbs. & loves to go to the creek. She retrieves tennis balls and Frisbees, and eats everything on the ground. She is an angel who is helping me in many ways getting through a difficult time in my life. I sincerely thank everyone involved with PetConnect Rescue and want you to know that she's being spoiled and she's happy, healthy and beautiful!"

Millie

Certain cats pick their rescuers, and that is exactly what little Millie did when she chose PCR rescuer Mallory at the shelter. Once Millie was in Mallory's home, she made it clear she was there to stay. So, the question became, "how do we keep her in the family?" Luckily, Mallory's father visits often and he fell in love with her. He too wanted to keep her close, so off she went to Georgia to live with Mallory's grandparents. Bitsy, as she has been renamed, is now the queen of Yiayia and Papou's apartment, with visitors from all over their assisted living facility. Bitsy's current favorite sleeping spot is curled up like a scarf on Yiayia's neck, and Yiayia couldn't be happier! This little lady is right where she was meant to be!

Gator

Gator was adopted by a family in Laytonsville with five kids and two other dogs. His new mom writes: "Who would've never known that a pup named Gator (Theo) would wiggle his way into our hearts. Earlier this month, our family lost our dear Shepherd mix. We knew we would never replace Doodles, but we wanted to find a pup that would bring the joy back into our other pups and us. Our family does a lot of volunteer work in and around the DC Metro area, from helping the homeless to working with kids with special needs. We wanted to find a pup that we could train to join us in our volunteer work, from allowing children to read to them around the community to visiting nursing homes. I did a Google search online and found PetConnect Rescue, after reading all the pups bios and information, our family decided to put in an application. The meaning of Theo is Gift of God, he's perfect and knew his was our special gift and he was definitely taken care by some special people. Thank you to our foster moms and volunteers for helping bring Theo into our lives and we look forward in being a part of the PetConnect Family for a very long time."

Gemini

Gemini went into foster care after being abandoned at a local barn and in the process found her forever home. Her foster mom's roommate fell in love with her and is excited to be adopting her. Gemini's new name is Finn (pronounced Finny), and she will be moving to DC with her new mom and dad in June. Best of luck little girl!

Horton and Lorax

These adorable, lucky boys have found the purr-fect forever home! There new mom writes: “Thank you again for helping us adopt Horton and Lorax. They are really just the sweetest kittens and are so very tolerant. I will say that they have already been re-named (to help us keep them straight!) - now the one with the two white back feet is "Boots" and his brother is "Mittens". This is them thoroughly tuckered out after playing with my girls and our neighbors.” Welcome home Boots and Mittens!

Batman

Batman's new mom writes: "Batman is now "Mars" and I don't really have a great idea as to how my boys came up with that! He and Lucy played for about an hour and a half straight last night! Mars was wiped out almost immediately and I heard Lucy's name plate hit the floor about 10 minutes after she came in our room! He is doing great...we love love love him! Thanks to Sarah and her family for giving him such a wonderful and loving start!!"

Buddha

Rescued from a local shelter Buddha was the perfect guest in his foster home. Now he’s found his forever home with a wonderful family in Bethesda. Renamed Fabio, he’s getting to know his adopted big brother Rudy (pictured at the top of the cat tree with Fabio on the bottom). As you can see its going well and Fabio is delighted to have found such a fantastic home with two people who already love him very much.

Cocoa

Rescued from a shelter with her two sisters after her owner gave them up, little Cocoa (now Marceline) found herself in PetConnect hands and soon in the hands of her new family. Her new mom, dad and a brand new brother will help Marceline feel safe and happy. She will enjoy her new life in a sunny home with a big backyard. Marceline’s new mom says, "She is the sweetest, most affectionate girl. I can't believe anyone gave her up. She is exactly what I have always wanted, and we are crazy about her. She has bonded with all three of us, and smiles all the time." She’s found her forever home, and her new family is hoping for future reunions with her sisters after they find a home, too.

Bourbon

This cute little guy is all tuckered out and obviously happy after playing with his new family (including a new big sister kitty named Fiona). Bourbon was rescued from a southern shelter and met his adopters in his foster home. They fell in love immediately and have decided to rename him Oliver (Ollie for short). Congratulations Ollie on finding a fantastic forever home!

Amelia Earhart and Christopher

Amelia and Christopher’s new family went to Virginia to buy some tires and decided to stop by an Adoption Event. These two cuties won their hearts immediately and are now enjoying their new home in Bethesda (maybe they should be renamed Michelin and Goodyear)! They share their home with two resident cats, Savantha and Giovanni, who they are getting to know gradually. These two are so happy to be home at last!

Lambchop

Lambchop is now Lacey. Her new mom says, "It's been two months since I adopted Lacy, and she has adapted very well to life with me. She follows me everywhere, and tries to dash out the door if I leave without her. She's a great car traveler, and has been to the beach twice. I'm attaching a photo of her on the boardwalk. The best part of my day is when Lacey plays with her little squeaker toys. She will toss them in the air or fling them across the room, then bring them back so I can throw them for her. She's still extremely shy around most other people, but we're working on that at her own pace."

Blackjack

Blackjack (who now goes by just Jack) and his family all won the jackpot when he joined the family. His transition has gone very smoothly and he’s settled right into the routine. Jack loves that there’s good food to eat, plenty of bones to gnaw, yummy treats for doing good, and lots of hands to scratch those places he can’t reach. He enjoys walks in the park, playing with his neighbor friend (a Boxer/Lab mix) in his newly fenced backyard, and is excited to start manners classes.

Chloe and Maizy

Chloe and Maizy, two sisters, were found by a wonderful family at a PetConnect dog adoption event. Their new home is full of loving people now: kids to play with, a new mom, grandparents that hang with them all day. But best of all, they still have each other, says their new mom. "Thank you PetConnect for rescuing these two sweet girls & making it possible for them to become a part of our family! Chloe and Maizy have made themselves right at home and are doing great. They are so loveable, cuddly and full of personality. Special thanks to Suzanne for being such a wonderful foster mom to them."

Orchid and Magnolia

BFFs Orchid & Magnolia have found their forever home with a family in McLean Virginia. With lots of toys to keep them busy, these two adorable girls settled into their new life very quickly. Welcome home girls!

Skylar

Skylar, one of Lady's pups, now has a dad and two canine siblings. Dad writes, "All has been great with Skylar. She has been unbelievable. My Mishka Bear, who is a mix and about 45 pounds adores Skylar. From the minute she came thru the door HE has been in charge of her and she has been his buddy...they play together...and play and play and play. This is a picture of Skylar with my other dog, Bo. Bo was not so enthusiastic about Skylar's arrival. But they now are now going steady. It's funny because Skylar (9 weeks old) is actually bigger than Bo (two and a half years old)...it's a wonderful life with them all."

Annie

Little kitten Annie is an orphan no more! At home now in Virginia, Annie has a wonderful family to call her own. She even has a dog as a brother, who after a few days of getting used to, is now her best friend.

Mrs. Beasley

Lovely Mrs Beasley was dumped at a barn in a Rubbermaid container with two other cats. This gorgeous girl went from this sad beginning into foster care with PetConnect Rescue and now is in a loving home in Owings Mill with a new best friend named Loki. According to her adoptive family she is now romping and playing with Loki and is so happy to have found her forever home!

Belle

Belle’s new mom knew right away that this was the kitty for her family when she saw her picture. When Belle arrived at their home, her foster cautioned that she might be a bit shy at first. As soon as she opened the carrier door Belle marched out, tail held high and began to survey her new home. Watching with interest was their other cat Scooter. Belle greeted the family and began to play with the many toys, cat trees and made herself at home immediately! Scooter and Belle are already napping together, so it’s a very happy beginning for everyone! As you can see from the picture she is very happy to be Home at Last!

Isabella

Isabella drew a lot of attention right away when she joined PetConnect. It didn't take long for her to find a very caring new mom who was a fellow cat rescuer in the past. She is now living the good life in her new home in Gaithersburg with a kitty big brother Benji. Welcome home, Isabella!

Lexi

Lexi (now affectionately known as Sparrow) has found her forever home with a wonderful family including a mom, dad, two children, and a black lab mix named Raven. Her new family was able to look past her initial hesitation of newcomers to see her truly beautiful and affectionate personality. She now lives in a house full of love with fish, birds, and chickens to watch from the comforts of her own window.

Henry

Henry has at last found a home of his own with a wonderful family in Laurel. Equipped with all the toys he could ever want, and now a home to call his own, Henry is happy to be with his forever family.

Mahoney and Peanut

Mahoney and Peanut were saved from being turned into a shelter by a caring couple in Potomac that reached out to PetConnect for help and agreed to foster them until a forever home could be found. When their new family came to visit they brought all four of their children and both cats were rolling around for belly rubs, licking the kids' hands and playing with them. They had not been that way with every guest so it was obviously love at first sight for everyone! The kids were laughing and jokingly debated which cat liked which kid better. We know they are so happy to be home at last with a family to love and spoil them!

Darci

It's a new life for Darci, now Raleigh, in Bethesda with an active and loving family who adore her. "She is incredibly sweet, has quickly come to love all of us, and has become an indispensable part of our family. She has fallen right into our routine and enjoys the rhythm of our life. She spends every night sleeping in our son's room, and spends the day happily following us around the house as we conduct our lives. Over the weekend, we took her on her first hike with us - a three hour excursion in Catoctin Mountain Park. She loved it, and we loved having her along with us! Thank you so much for helping us find her, and for caring for her until she found a home."

Butch and Sundance

These two “outlaws” have ridden into the sunset to their forever home in Reston, VA! They’ve already stolen the hearts of their new family who report that there is a naming contest under way, but believe they will be renamed Max & Jake. Welcome home boys!

Magic

Magic has hit the jackpot! The PetConnect volunteer who rescued him has decided she will adopt him. He is a very lucky boy because his human mom is dedicated to animal care and she loves him. Soon, Magic will be starting a new life when he and his "mom" move to Texas. Since Magic has a big personality, he should fit right into his new big state!

Thunder

"Thunder is doing great! He is learning his manners and is loving his long family walks and we just love playing with him! All in all, things are going well! He is a great addition to our family! Thanks, PetConnect!"

Gina

Gina settled in quickly to her new residence in Rockville and as you can see from the photo has made herself very much at home! Her new guardians write: “She's such a sweet cat; and we are thrilled to have her in our home! She spends most of the day asleep in a chair next to me while I work (soliciting a good petting every couple of hours), and she chases shadows, cat toys and laser pointers by night. The afternoon sun makes a nice warm spot on the carpet, which has also been a favorite place to sleep.” Welcome home Gina!

Sammie and Nikki

This lovely brother and sister were born in their foster home. They were the last members of their family to be adopted and we know they were just waiting to be adopted by the perfect person who wanted to keep them together!

Carrie

Dumped at a feed store in rural Maryland, Carrie lived at a horse barn until she was rescued by a PetConnect volunteer. Now, Carrie is living the good life with adopters who adore her. Carrie's daily routine includes waking up with her adopters and snuggling with them. They love petting her and she loves the attention. Her afternoons are spent playing and napping. She is very loved and we know Carrie is giving lots of love in return.

Button and Wink

Sisters Button and Wink (now Pixel and Solo), are living happily ever after in Nottingham, MD where they are adored by their adopters. Their new "mom" says, "We love them so much and couldn't be happier. I am so glad we took both of them so they have each other to play with. They are sweet and adorable and I could not have made a better choice."

Thomas

Thomas now has a home with a young man in Germantown. They took to each other immediately at an adoption event and are now living happily ever after!

Shelby and Sunny

These two little girls have found the perfect home, with two little girls to play with them and carry them around in baskets! Now called Skye and Sunny, they like to sleep in the girls' toy box and enjoy having Dr. Seuss books read to them.

Samantha

Pretty Miss Samantha has found a wonderful new home in Montgomery Village. The couple who adopted her was originally looking for a male kitten, but one look at Samantha at an Adoption Event, and it was love at first sight. She’s getting the love and attention that she deserves and we’re so happy that she has found her forever home!

Miles

Miles, the dog-cat, is happily living in Columbia, MD with a family of four. His human brother insists Miles spend the evenings on his bed, and Miles likes to spend his afternoons basking in the sun in his human sister's room. Miles also shares the house with a large teddy-bear hamster and many fish who reside in a fish tank, though he has no interest in these other "siblings." Miles just wants to be around people and he has plenty of opportunity for this! He even greeted every one of the guests at a recent party in "his" home. We are so happy Miles is Home at Last!

Bufford

Bufford's new mom writes, "When I came across Bufford's picture on your website, I was smitten. When I met him for the first time, I was in love. He came up to me and gently placed his adorable paw on my knee. We had chosen each other. He is the the sweetest, most loving, most gentle dog I could ask for. I have met the love of my life!"

Chaos

Chaos (now Freddie) has found a forever home. Freddie joined PetConnect with his mom and siblings when he was only a few weeks old. He waited a few months for just the right home, which turned out to be right in Washington, DC. His new family was looking for a younger playmate for their resident kitty Willie. After meeting Freddie at his foster home, they thought he'd be a great little brother and couldn't resist. Now the two are the best of buddies wrestling and napping together. As his new mom says, “Rescue cats are the best!” Congratulations on finding your new family, Freddie!

Nelson

Nelson (now Nelson Mandela) was a charmer from the moment he joined PetConnect. His sweet personality warmed the hearts of everyone who met him, including his foster mom. After a few days, his foster mom knew he was meant to stay right there with her. This lucky little fella now has a forever home in Pikesville with other resident kitties to keep him company. Congratulations, Nelson!

Wyatt

Wyatt (now Maxie) is in love with his new family! He waited very patiently at his foster home for the right family to come along. Now a resident of Bethesda, we're delighted that Maxie has found his home at last.

Bubbles and Blossom

Bubbles and Blossom have found a home together, where the family reports, "they couldn't be happier!" These sweet, loving girls now have two kids and two parents to love and play with forever!

Olive

Olive's new dad was looking for a buddy and found one in sweet Olive. When he saw her, he knew she was the one for him. Olive's dad takes her everywhere, including to work; and he reports, "She is doing great and was an instant hit at work." Olive is loving life in Gaithersburg and is making new friends everyday." We're so happy that she has a bright future with her doting dad and her new forever home.

Winston

When we checked in with Winston’s new mom to make sure that he was settling in OK home she shared the following: “Oh pleeze....he's already scratched on his scratching board, enjoyed the catnip scent, took a nap in his new fancy bed, ate a little snack and toured the first floor on his own. He's such a trooper! He just hasn't gotten his chunky butt upstairs yet...I tried to entice him to come upstairs with me (bedroom level) but he was more interested in lying in the middle of the kitchen floor while my son made a hamburger...and tried to wedge himself into the refrigerator. He's like Garfield! I might have to get Lasagna :-) “ Winston will be sharing the home with a new lab puppy and sounds like he’s already made himself very much at home!

Henry

Henry is now Leo, and his new mom writes, "We went to visit him and fell in love...it's been a week with our new little dog, Leo. He is doing great!!! So sweet and so far well behaved. A little skittish when he meets men or hears loud noises. But he loves other dogs. Wants to run and play with every 4 legged friend he meets. He is so sweet and a good match for us."

Andy and Conan

These fun-loving brothers joined PetConnect from a local shelter as mere 3 month old kittens. Their playful personalities captured the attention of their new family, who was looking to add a pair of young kitties to their home. They seem to be a perfect fit. Their new mom reports, "We are so happy that they came to join our family and couldn't imagine life without them". These two lucky boys are now enjoying a forever family of their own.

Captain and Commander

What a success story this is! Close to their final days in a shelter when PetConnect stepped in, Captain and Commander (now Woody and Buzz), are now living with a big loving family. Their new mom says, "Things are going great. The boys are wonderful. Everyone in the family LOVES them. We are VERY happy. Thanks for all your help, understanding and patience. And for all your work rescuing all the lost dogs in the world."

Buddy

Buddy's new mom says, "Buddy (now Roscoe) is doing great. He weathered the ride home very well. He looked a little anxious but he seemed to have faith in us. We brought him home and let him walk around the neighborhood a bit and get his sniffer going. As soon as he entered the door he checked out the house. We think he likes it here and will adjust quickly to all the love he receives. We love him and he considers us his pack now."

Charles

Adorable little Charles has found that dreams really do come true! He developed a close bond in his foster home with a kitten named Beamish and now has found his forever home along with Beamish in Silver Spring. He’ll have other kitties and two dogs to play with and enjoy. Welcome home Charles!

Prancer

From his new dad: "All is very well ...Prancer AKA Putchky is a wonderful little dog and adapting famously with us. I am his new best friend and when I am home he keeps me in his eyesight the entire time. It seems like he has been with us forever already. He is comfortable and happy.. I took him to the Vet the day after we got him and the doctor said that he was physically sound except his teeth which we will take care of later. He also got a bath and I was told what a great dog he was. I am very happy and grateful for the decision to take care of him and I think it is reciprocal with him. Thank you for making it possible for all of us to be together."

Cody

Cody was very patient waiting for his new forever home and at last he’s found it! He is now enjoying being the center of attention in that Potomac home, with twin boys to spoil and love him. Welcome home Cody!

Pebbles

From her new mom: "Just wanted to let you know that Pebbles (we kept her name) is doing really well living with us in Bethesda! She has been a such a great addition to our family and is a good companion for our boys. She is so mellow inside (which Mom and Dad like), but has so much energy when she steps out of the house (which our boys like). They love playing with her outside and taking her on walks or going to the dog park. Thanks to you all for making this perfect match!"

Strider

Little Strider was rescued from a rural Virginia shelter. His new family in Frederick includes Guinness an 11 month old kitten, who was in search of a playmate. Guinness and Strider are still getting acquainted, but it looks like they’ll be best buddies. His adopters say that Strider is already cuddling with them and is great at giving kitten kisses. Sounds like a happy beginning for everyone!

Ollie

Ollie's new mom writes, "He has been wonderful. We could not have asked for a better match. He fit in immediately. He is affectionate and follows me everywhere. My husband set up a dog bed next to his desk since he works from home and said he sleeps next to him all day if I'm not there. He is still sleeping in his kennel at night until we are sure he won't chew something unattended but he lets us know when he's ready to get up and go to the bathroom. We then allow him in bed and he is in heaven! The hearing disability has actually worked out for him. The kids don't frighten him when they cry or yell. He pays no attention to it and I know that's something dogs have to learn to adjust to. It just takes some getting used to when you call him and there is no response! We love having him."

Taylor

This sweet boy met his new mom at an adoption event and it was love at first sight for both of them! His new mom writes “Just thought you'd like to know that Taylor is adjusting beautifully to our wild household. As you will see from the attached, he and Sally are making great strides! We are all really excited about Taylor and feel grateful that he has joined our family. Thanks for all of your help and for being such a great foster family for him.” Welcome home Taylor!

Nora

Nora’s new family wanted to get a kitty in honor of a birthday. They saw her picture on the web and thought she’d make a purr-fect addition to their family! She’s settling in well to her new home in Gaithersburg and is so happy to be Home at Last!

Sue and Po

Sue and Po (also called Cinder) were rescued from a shelter where they languished until their time was up. The shelter contacted PetConnect Rescue and we were able to save these beautiful sweet girls because two of our kind kitty fosters agreed to take them in. Sue and Po stayed with their foster parents for a long while. Unfortunately, black and black/white cats are often overlooked and, therefore, they are the most euthanized in shelters. Sue and Po were rescued for a second time by their new mom and they now reside comfortably and well loved in Leesburg, VA. What a way to begin the new year and their new lives!

Kira and Kazoo

These two sweet sisters, after waiting many months, have finally found their purr-fect forever home together in Germantown! While a bit shy, when meeting their new parents, it took only a few minutes for them to realize that they wanted both girls. Their new mom writes: “We are thoroughly in love and each time one of them jumps up to say hello, or sits down for a moment we feel so special! We're so grateful to you for taking care of and loving "the girls" until we were able to find them.” Welcome home Kira and Kazoo!

Tinks

Sweet, playful and gentle Tinks has found her forever home with a loving family in Burke Virginia. Even better, Tinks will have a new puppy (also adopted from PetConnect) to play and wrestle with, plus two kids to love and spoil her! Tinks couldn’t be happier in her new home and we couldn’t be happier for her!

 

William

Sweet Prince William waited quite a while for his perfect family to find him. And now he is Home at Last with a family whose kids love him very much. They saw him on line and just knew he was the one for them. And William whole-heartedly agreed!

 

Johnny Mack

Playful Johnny Mack has found the most wonderful new home in Gaithersburg, Maryland! With kids to spoil and love him, he’ll keep the family entertained with his antics and when play time is over he’ll have lots love and cuddles to give his new family. He couldn’t be happier to be Home at Last!