 Stella Bella came to Twin Cedar Ranch from the kind folks at Calaveras Humane Society. Stella is a 2 year old Shar-pei cross. What other breeds that are mixed in is your guess as good as mine. I see a little bit of Lab and Beagle but that truly is a guess on our part. We have asked Stella who her parents are and she is not telling!!
Our little girl "Stella Bella" has found her forever home and boy is she one lucky little dog. She now has a fully fenced acre to run and play on and two of the most wonderful parents to call her own.
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Black Bart is an 18 month old male AKC registered black German Shepherd. From what Auntie Marge` has figured out, I was purchased from a breeder and then given as a gift to a family.
That family never did anything with me and I spent most of my young life as an outdoor dog tied up in the backyard. They did not want to bring me in the house because they never taught me not to potty in the house or not to jump on the children.
Our big boy Black Bart has found the most perfect home. Our Daughter and Son-in-law Krista and Jon came up for a visit and fell in love with our boy Bart, and I must say, the feeling was mutual.
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 My name is Stitch and here is my story. Auntie Marge` thinks I am a German Shepherd/Cattle dog cross. I’m about 2 years old, neutered, current on all vaccines and I am on heartworm prevention. My life has been pretty rough up until now, I was in and out of animal shelters three different times during my short life.Great news here at the Ranch.
I turned out to have boomerang genes, because I came back after my first home. I just don't get along with CATS!
I finally found my forever home. I have a stay at home mom and children to care for. |
Paija is a 14 month old Whippadore Retriever or she could be a Labbit.
That would be a Whippet/Lab cross.
She is a very shy little girl who was not doing well at the Amador County Animal Shelter & Adoption Center. She was afraid of everyone that came to see her and would run to the back of her kennel and bark at the people who tried to enter.
Paija has found his forever home and is a very happy dog indeed. |
 JoJo went to her new home today. She is one lucky little dog. Her new family lives in rural Sonora, Ca. and she has three kids to play and snuggle with.
JoJo is a 10 month old pure bred MBD (Medium Black Dog)!!
I see some Beagle in her as well as maybe a little Boxer or Lab. She is one of those that it is really hard to say and little JoJo isn't telling us who her parents were.
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 Ushi found the most perfect home today. She will be the only dog living on five fenced acres and have her very own stay-at-home mom to keep her company. Ushi is one lucky girl and we will miss her out here at the ranch.
Ushi came to us from the Amador County Animal Control and Adoption Center. Ushi is a Australian Cattle Dog / Labrador Retriever cross. She is two years, four months old, spayed, current on all vaccines and on heartworm prevention. |
 Greta was only with us for three days when she found her forever home.
Greta came to the Twin Cedar Second Chance Program from the Amador County Animal Control and Adoption Center on Oct. 2nd, 2008.
She had been turned over to the shelter as a stray. Greta is about 14 weeks old and is a pure bred German Shepherd Dog. She had "Parvo" when she was brought to the shelter but is now a very healthy little girl. |
 Sandy is a great dog that came to us from the Amador Co Animal Control and Adoption Center. She is about 10 months old and we think she is either a pure bred Catahoula Leopard Dog or she may have a little Border Collie in her as well.
This has to be the best match we have ever had. Sandy has found her forever home with a wonderful family to call her own.
Sandy just adores children and now she has two of her very own. She has a stay at home mom and a great buddy named Shadow. |
 Shasta left for her forever home today, not even looking back to say goodbye. She will be living with a couple that I have known for over 22 years.
She will be living on 80 acres so she will have plenty of room to run and play.
Shasta arrived today from the Amador County Animal Control and Adoption Center. She is a 15 month old Lab/Australian Shepherd. Shasta is currant on all of her vaccines, spayed and on heartworm prevention. |
 Tigger, now re-named "Sierra" has found her forever home. She has 11 acres to run and play on and a retired stay-at-home Dad to take care of her every want or need.
Tigger arrived today from Calaveras Humane Society (CHS). She looks like she could have some Boxer and Australian Cattle Dog or Kelpe in her. She is about 2 years old and in very good health. |
 Reba has a wonderful new home! One of my clients from several years ago called to see what dog's that I had in my program. She came out and fell in love with little Reba. Kate wanted to change her name to "Mollie" and asked if that would be ok. Well it turns out Reba's original name was Mollie Mae and what gets even better is... Kate's middle name is...Mae!! This adoption is meant to be.
Reba came to us from the folks at Calaveras Humane Society (CHS). Reba is 14 months old and our guess is she is a Border Collie/Beagle cross with a lot of other breeds thrown in!! |
 Eli is a very, very lucky dog. He was adopted today by a wonderful couple who recently had to put down their white German Shepherd because of old age related problems.
Eli Whitney was the inventor of the cotton gin. The nice folks at Animal Control gave me that name because of my white coat, or I should say what coat I had left. You see, my story does not start out to well. When I was born I had a condition called Generalized Demodectic Mange which was left untreated by my owner. |
 Sammy has a wonderful new home in Lodi. She was a Fathers day gift from a loving family to their Father. I'm sure she will be spoiled absolutely rotten in her new home.
She a wonderful little girl that came to us from the Calaveras Humane Society. She was an owner surrender to the Calaveras animal shelter. Although she was in good weight when she was surrendered it was very obvious that she did not receive the best of care in her previous home. Her surrender papers said she is good with children, men and women.. |
 Rico found his forever home with a very nice family with his very own 15 year old to call his own. He will be very much loved which is exactly what the doctor ordered.
Rico is approximately 1 1/2 to 2 years old and our guess is he is a Black Lab/German Shorthair cross. Rico is fast willing learner when it comes to his obedience training. He just loves to come out and go to work. |
 Lulu Belle is our crazy Bloodhoundador Retriever. That would be a Bloodhound/Labrador Retriever
cross. Lulu was about 16 weeks old and came to us from the Amador County Animal Care and
Control. She is a real wild child with all kinds of energy to burn. Once she settles down
she is very sweet natured and loves to learn. In her first obedience lesson she learned
how to do a focused heel and introduction to an auto sit. Lulu has found here forever
home with one of the instructors from Jeff Schettler's TTT trailing school. Lulu truly
is a very lucky little pup! |
 Emma came to us from the Calaveras Humane Society. She is a very sweet little American
Staffordshire Terrier that was about 8 month old. Emma gets along well with everyone
she meets. She is a bundle of energy and loves to play with all dogs, male and female.
Emma was adopted by a family of four and will be living in Amador county with three
other dog's to play with. Good luck Emma, promise to be a good little girl. |
 Bella came to us from Calaveras Humane Society. She is approx. 7 to
8 years old and a very sweet little girl. Our guess is that
she is a Lab/German Shorthair Pointer. She got her wish for a
new home and is now very happy. |
| Shiloh is a 2-3 year old sable
German Shepherd who came from the Calaveras Humane Society.
She was left abandoned along with her litter of puppies at a
rental house in Calaveras County. Her puppies all found homes
but poor Shiloh was left behind. The owner of the rental
contacted CHS and they took it from there. She has been
spayed, vaccinated and on heartworm prevention. Shiloh has
been adopted by a retired couple and will have acreage to run
and play on. Good luck Shiloh and promise to be a good little
girl for your new family. |
 Jackie is one lucky little dog. He is a Border Collie/Golden Retriever mix and is about 3 years old. He now has the greatest family to call his own and because they live right here in Amador county he comes back for training and care when they go on vacation. What a lucky little dog. |
| Jake is one year old German
Shepherd/Lab mix who came from the Amador County Care and
Control. He was pretty much a wild child when he arrived but
trained up nicely in a very short period of time. He was good
with all other dogs, didn't bother the cats and just loved
children. His wish came true when he was adopted by a family
from South Lake Tahoe and has his very own three year old boy
to play with. Good luck Jake, I hope you enjoy all of the
white fluffy stuff that falls from the sky. |
 Coco
is a very sweet, intelligent little Australian Kelpie who came
from the Amador County Care and Control. Because of her cattle
dog heritage, she was a little bit nippy when she arrived but
just loved to do a good days work. She loved her obedience and
agility training and was a great dog to socialize other dogs
with. Coco was adapted by a family of four and has a little
Jack Russell Terrier for a playmate. Coco comes back every
weekend for group classes and is doing just great. |
| Tessi is a German Shepherd mix,
solid black in color. She came from the nice folks at
Calaveras Humane Society. Tessi was absolutely scared to death
when she arrived at Twin Cedar K-9. She was different than
most fearful dogs, she was more afraid l of women than men.
Because of this, Rich spent a lot of time with Tessi trying to
gain her confidence and provide the training and socialization
that she would need to find a new home. Tessi did find that
home and is now thriving. Good girl Tessi, we are so proud of
you. |
 Josey is a
German Shepherd/Husky that came from the Amador County Care
and Control. Josey was heartworm positive and not very
friendly to boot. Her lucky day came just a week after we had
pulled her into our program. A couple had seen her at the
shelter the week prior to Josey coming into the Second Chance
program and they wanted to adopt her. The nice folks at APAL
paid for her heartworm treatment and the new owners fostered
Josey during her treatment. She is now spayed and feeling
better than ever in her new home. Good luck Josey, come back
and see us sometime now that you are feeling better. |
 Nooah
also came from the Amador County Care and Control. He is a
very handsome young Chocolate Lab that is full of energy.
Nooah and Cody could have been twin brothers if you took their
behavior into consideration. The nice folks at the shelter
gave him the name NOOAH because that is all they ever said to
him. Just like Cody, Nooah loved his training and found a new
home with a family to call his own. |
 Cody
came to us from the Amador County Care and Control. He is a
young and very rowdy Black Lab. He had absolutely no manners
when he arrived at Twin Cedar K-9. Mugging visitors as they
entered his kennel was his specialty. He would jump all over
you and play bite every chance he could. His enjoyed his
training and within two weeks he found his forever home. Good
luck with your new family and promise to be a good boy. |
 Rowdy is a busy guy that just needed a job. Returned from a "no
kill" shelter because they said he growled over his ball, he
was doomed until he came to Second Chance. Like other dogs
returned from that shelter, he was not aggressive at all. Now
he is in training with a national search dog group where he
will finally have that job. And maybe someday he'll save the
life of one of those shelter people. Go get'em Rowdy! I'll
miss you... but next time stop for a minute to say goodbye! |
 Little Duke is a special story. His days were
about over and he was facing a certain death at the shelter. A
soecial person saw the light in his eyes and gave him the
chance he needed. She sponsored him so he could be rescued and
trained until a home was found. That happened and now he is
happily living in a loving home with a little roommate of his
own. You are very lucky, Duke. Your angel was watching and
saved you. |
 Merle
came and quickly found a great home. He had a few names before
getting Merle... most of the previous ones were not too
flattering. They came from his mischievous ways. But now he
has a home and owners that love him very much. Has grown
thrived in a loving environment. Be good Merle, you are very
lucky to have such a wonderful home! |
 Some
had their doubts, but our pretty girl, Wishes, finally found her home. She now has her very own
family complete with another dog for a partner to play with.
She almost was put down by the shelter, but her lucky star was
shining and she come to the Second Chance program just in
time. And since she tried so hard in school she is now a loved
pet again. Goodbye Wishes... be good in your new home and
remember us. |
 It
took a long time, but now we say goodbye to our longest
resident - Tucker. Lots of folks had their doubts about him.
He was very enthusiastic and that often was one of his
downfalls. At the shelter no one wanted to take him for a
walk, so he stayed longer in his kennel. Which made him even
more happy if someone came by, which made folks leave and so
on... But he tried very hard here in school and didn't let us
down. And now that he has a great home, we say a very fond
goodbye. And you better be good, Tucker! |
 Miss
Lilly is a happy girl on her way to a new life, and well
deserved. She was a wreck when she arrived. Over weight, very
dirty and her coat was in terrible shape. She was very down,
and having had at least three litters she was also again
pregnant when picked up by the shelter. All she wanted was to
just be left alone. But with care, good diet and exercise, and
training, a new dog soon emerged. She became a very happy and
mischievous little girl. So we say good bye to our Miss Lilly.
Good luck, Lilly! We'll miss your smile. |
 Lucky
little Bugs has a great home. She came terrified of
everything. That's where she got her name, her eyes would bug
out in fear whenever anyone would just look her way. But with
patience, gentle training and care, she rapidly became a
favorite with her trainers and earned her way as our mascot.
Now she leads the good life as a ranch dog with lots of German
Shepherds to run around with. And a crazy little Shepherd to
chase her around. No need to say goodbye here; I'll see you
tomorrow at work, Bugs! |
 Our
beautiful girl, Roja, got her own home
and family. She was one of the most affectionate dogs we have
had in the program. Roja loves people and more than anything,
just wanted to be part of someone's life. Now she has her own
kids to look forward to coming home from school. Her playful
but gentle and kind spirit will make her a loved family
member. Good bye, Roja. Be good and remember your training in
your new home. |
 Scooter came to us from the Calaveras Humane Society. She is about 6 months old Lab mix and is a fearful little girl. Underneath her fearful exterior is a very sweet and affectionate little dog. She has settled in nicely in her forever home with a couple. She is a very much loved member of her new family. Good luck in your new home, we will miss you out here at the ranch. |
 Gonzo stayed with us for over a month until the right family finally
came along. He came from the Amador shelter after being
adopted and returned because of his exuberance which lead to
his atrocious manners. He gave new meaning to jumping, running
around and pulling on the leash. But it was all good natured,
in fact he doesn't have a single mean bone in his body. After
a slow start, he did well in school and now is living in a
well deserved home where he is loved very much. He even comes
back to our group classes to keep his training up. Which is a
good thing! Good luck, Gonzo! Be good and mind your manners.
We don't want to see you back for anything other than class! |
 Little
Kelly had many trials and travels in her short life. She first
came to us in November of 2005. She did very well in school
and was adopted in December of 2005. Then we got a call from
the Amador shelter a year later saying Kelly was back. She
hardly looked herself, the adopters had split up and the one
that she was left with did not care about her and she lived in
a yard, mostly ignored, for months. But upon returning to us
she did not take long to become the happy and ball crazy girl
that we remembered. She spend a couple of months with us in
limbo because a search and rescue agency said they wanted her.
But, at the 11th hour they changed their minds so she stayed.
Now she is in her new home. It was impossible not to shed a
tear as our little girl left down the driveway. Good bye
Kelly! We will definitely miss you! |
Jenna
came from an unwanted situation where she lived in a small
kennel. Life started good for her as a puppy, but as she grew
she found herself left more and more outside in a small pen.
Her owners did not even care enough to keep her on heartworm
preventative. But now, things are very different. She is has
her own family and kids where she is remembering what it is
like to be loved again. She is being treated for the
heartworms and being very well cared for. The smile on her
face as left is what keeps us going. Good luck Jenna! We hope
you can come back for classes someday! |
 In
less than a week, Shemp came and left!
He was rescued with less that a day to spare when his number
came up at the shelter. Even though the Calaveras Humane
Society's foster program was full, they had faith and pulled
him anyway. Just a couple of days before Buster got his home
so we had an opening. Shemp came and was off to his new family
before we were able to post his profile on the web site. His
leaving is a little bittersweet. We will miss this nice guy.
Goodbye Shemp, and be good! |
 Buster was passed around before winding up in Second Chance school.
He was a breath away from the end of his rope when the folks
at the Calaveras Humane Society came to the rescue and pulled
him. But their foster homes were full, so another rescue
happened when the Amador shelter took him in. As soon as we
had a slot, out he came. He had a great time with us, but his
Christmas came early when his new family came and took him
home. Bye Buster, be good and remember your lessons. |
 Jack came from the Amador shelter where he had worn out his welcome
through his shenanigans, barking and jumping on everyone.
Second Chance school is just what he needed and he did very
well. In fact he had a great time and worked his way into our
hearts. He attended the monthly adoption event at the Feedbarn
and now had his own home. Be good Jack, and no jumping! |
 Just
like Jango, we had another happy day when Penny left for her new home. Her angel was watching when a
family ran across her listing, came to meet her and they all
left together. Penny got what she needed; a family with kids.
And while it is sometimes hard for us to say goodbye, it is
made much easier when adoptions like this happen. When I told
her story today, a wise person told me "You can't beat the
pay!" They are right. Goodbye Penny, be good in your new home
and I hope we get to see you again! |
 Jango came to us from the Amador shelter. He faced a very uncertain
future because of his kennel behavior. But soon after he
arrived and got a couple of roommates, his true nature and
personality emerged. He was such an affectionate and happy guy
that he brightened every morning. His training sessions were a
delight. But, they're here to find homes and soon Jango found
his. When a family with three little kids came for him, he
jumped into their van and was off without so much as a glance
back. Goodbye Jango! You are very lucky, so make the best of
your second chance. I'll miss your happy greetings and
training sessions! |
 Max left us a completely different dog than when he arrived! When
he came to us from the Calaveras Humane Society he was intact
, very obnoxious and ready to urinate on everything in range!
But as with all out Second Chance dogs, he was altered and
started training after a few days recovery. It became clear
that he was taught even the most basic manners. Once he found
that good behavior resulted in lots of praise and affection,
he reveled in school. Good bye Max! Be good in your new home!
I'll miss your greeting howl in the morning! |
 Puka faced a very uncertain future at the Amador shelter. Despite
going to a couple of adoption events no one seemed interested
in her. Her bad manners and barking didn't help, either. Out
she came despite the reluctance on the shelter's part. And,
little Ms. Puka proved their doubts to be unfounded. She
excelled in school, learned all her lessons and now has a
wonderful home! And best of all, she comes back to group
classes to keep her training up! No need for good bye, we'll
just see you in the next week or so. |
 Amber was a very lucky little girl, indeed! She is a mix between
Bull Terrier and Cattle Dog breeds. Amber was very happy but
loved to jump and nip. Her owners realized she was the wrong
dog for a family with little kids. They did the right thing
and surrendered her to find the proper home. She has that now,
thanks to her previous owners and the Second Chance program.
But we'll definitely miss our little live-wire. Good bye and
farewell Amber! Be good and maybe we'll get to see you again! |
 Here's Que, a big guy that is one of the energetic and jumping-est
guys we had yet. But his change while at school had to be seen
to be believed. Now he is off to his new home, the lucky guy.
From the point where the folks at the Amador shelter had
enough of his antics, to a home as a loved pet is a transition
he made in record time. He is an example of how training can
save a life. Good bye, Mr. Que! |
 Maya arrived from the Calaveras Humane Society after her owner
moved and couldn't take her. Her future was bleak because she
was aggressive to other dogs. During her stay with us, she
found that life was much easier if she left instead of making
a fuss. Then she went beyond that and actually learned to play
and enjoy canine company! She even had a couple of roommates
to play with. Good bye, Maya, We will miss you! |
 Our
little girl Ginger just found the new
perfect home. She is a little Cattle dog mix that is now
living with a wonderful family on a working ranch. She even
has a fellow Cattle dog there to be a partner and show her the
ropes. But our place isn't the same without her. Our job is to
train these guys and find homes, but sometimes it's hard to
watch them leave. Goodbye Ginger and be good! I won't forget
you! |
 Trooper is a big goof that got the home and life he deserved. He was
saved by the good folks at the Calaveras Humane Society. He
was in the Calaveras shelter, sent to a "no-kill" shelter but
was promptly rejected as being food aggressive, a sure death
sentence. But the CHS folks wanted to be sure and sent him to
us. We found that assessment to be bogus, and he trained up
well. He returned to a CHS foster home from where he was
adopted. Good news, and well deserved for a big guy. Good bye
and good luck, Trooper! |
 Tia came to us after being adopted only to be returned to the
Amador shelter. Her crime? Being an unruly adolescent puppy.
So here she came for school and socialization. She did very
well and after some marathon play sessions with Ellie, she got very lucky and some
nice folks came to meet her and fell in love. Now she has her
own home and people that care for her. She is even coming back
to group class. So good bye and be good Tia! We don't want to
see you get returned again! |
 This adoption was very special. Little Ellie Mae was seized from a horrible situation. The Amador
shelter worked very hard to save her and when the time was
right, they made sure that she came out to our Second Chance
program. From the day she arrived she showed us how special
she really was. The sheer delight Ellie showed when we moved
her into our large pen was something to see. When we put Tia
in with her, it got even better. Now, she is living with Bear
another of our graduates. So it is not without a tear that we
say good bye to Miss Ellie. We will never forget you and the
motivation you provided us all. |
 Diesel came and went in no time. He was very unsure and not trusting
of new people when he arrived. But, he tried hard and came to
find a true friend in his trainer. When he moved in with our
other Second Chance resident and saw how much fun she had
interacting with people, he opened up. Now he is off to his
new home. Farewell, Diesel! Be good with your new family. They
will love and take care of you. And remember to take a chance
and trust us humans again. We are not all bad. Just ask Ellie! |
 Flashback was on her way from the Calaveras shelter to Lab rescue when
bad luck struck. She grumped and growled at a dog and was
branded as dog aggressive. So back to the shelter she went and
to a certain death. But the good folks at the Calaveras Humane
Society were not ready to give up, so they brought her out to
the Second Chance program and with a little work she is now
off to her dream home. Be good Flash, and mind your manners!
You have come a long way and are very lucky! |
 Mr. Jessie was with us for almost two
months. He came a little wild man and left a happy and well
balanced dog. He learned not to jump on people, basic
obedience and how to get along in a family and with other
dogs. We had our doubts at first, but he tried hard and proved
himself a worthy Second Chance resident. So, good bye Jessie.
Remember you manners and be good in you new home! |
Smiley is a very lucky little girl, indeed. Saved from a certain and
likely painful death by Margaret's sister, she now has a
loving home where she will be safe and well cared for. She was
very special to all of us and everyday with her was another
study in mischief. She just loved to play and got to room with
almost every dog that came for training. She seemed to know
something was up today. She was extra happy and zoomed all
over, playing and romping with Tina the Shepherd puppy. Smiley
even ran up the hill, zoomed up the stairs and launched
herself into the pool! Now, she is in her new home. Good bye
and farewell to our little girl! We will miss you very much! |
Simon is a happy guy that just wanted to be part of a family and be
around another dog. He was surrendered to the shelter because
he ran away. And no wonder, he spent his time tied up outside!
And he was clearly neglected. When he got his first bath, the
water ran brown for three rinses! And there was enough left
over hair for another dog. When he came he enjoyed his new
large kennel. Then next day we found an even happier Simon...
he had broken into the kennel next door and was romping with
the other dog. Now he has a home where is his a member of the
family. And well loved. Goodbye, Simon! Be good, remember your
lessons and us. |
 Of
all the dogs we've seen, Mercedes is the luckiest, by far. She started out by losing an
eye to an unfortunate cat scratch. Her owner spent lots of
time and money to try and save her eye, but in the end it was
lost. Then, she found a way to wiggle through a fence and leap
off a second story balcony. Her owner was devastated and could
not afford the extensive surgery and rehabilitation that
Mercedes required. When it looked like Mercedes had reached
the end of her short life, Alison saved her. She took little
Mercedes, adopted her, paid for all her surgery and performed
her rehabilitation and follow up care. With a fairy tail
ending, Mercedes is now living in a super home and is much
loved by her new family. She was a special little dog that
touched us all. |
 Flash found her home. She is such a special girl that we were
delighted when she found a wonderful home in the country where
she could be happy and peaceful. This poor girl spent a year
living in a horse trailer and was so unsure when she came that
she would hide in her dog house. But now she is confident and
has the loving home and family she deserves. Good bye, Flash!
We miss you and hope you might come back for a visit. |
 It
seemed like yesterday that little Roxie came to stay with us. But it was a month and she did well in
school. Roxie was all about being with people and was always
just bursting to run and say hello to anyone that even glanced
at her. She was enthusiastic in school and her favorite was
the group classes where she got to meet people and play with
the other dogs. But she put a small tear in her trainer's eye
because she is the first graduate to turn around and look as
she left. You have a great family and home now, Roxie! You
earned it. Good luck, little girl! |
 Daisy came after a whirlwind of previous homes. She is an American
show line shepherd that wasn't wanted. Her last owner kept her
for all of one day before being dumped off at the Amador
shelter. They kept her three days and brought her out to us.
The poor girl had spend her life in pens and crates. And she
was crazy! Daisy gave new meaning to jumping, running and play
biting. Her picture was in the dictionary under the definition
of bad manners! In school with us she went from living the
puppy hood she never had, through being a cared for dog and on
to learning to be a good partner. We had a lot of fun with
her. Goodbye Daisy, be good in your new home. And don't forget
your lessons or us. We surely won't forget you! |
 Little Molly has had a rough life. When she
came to us, all she could do was hide behind her dog house.
But she warmed quickly to her trainer and just wanted to trust
people again. Her guardian angel was watching because within a
week she gained confidence, a good friend in her trainer and
left to a wonderful new home. This little dog and adoption was
special and is what this program is all about. Farewell and be
good in your new home, Molly! And continue to learn to trust
people again. |
 We
first met Thor when he came out from
the CHS folks for a temperament test. He passed with no
problem, he was just another dog that no one bothered to teach
any manners to or spend time with. He was very lucky that the
CHS pulled him from the shelter. When he arrived to become
part of the program, it didn't take him long to work his way
into our hearts. Such a nice guy... You made it,
Thor! I wish I could have said goodbye, but be good and maybe
can come back to see us sometime. |
 Our
happy guy Gus found a great home. He
always loved to play and just hang out. Training and walks
were great, but he really was all about just being with
people. He was dropped off at the Amador shelter into the
night box. Poor guy probably just thought he was going for a
ride. But things happen for a reason and now he has his own
family. And it gets better because not only does he have a
couple of kids to play with, but they have another dog to be
his buddy. Good luck Gus! You got very lucky, so be good and
mind your manners. |
 Shadow's
world turned upside down when he was surrendered to the
Calaveras shelter. But his luck started to turn when he came
out to join the Second Chance program. He tried hard in
training, loved to go for hikes and play, but all he really
wanted was a home. Every time a car drove up or when a visitor
came, he was all wags and wiggles hoping they had come for
him. That day finally came, and now he has his own family. He
happily leapt into their car and never looked back as they
drove off. But we'll miss him. Goodbye and good luck Shadow! |
 Mit was in and out of here in a flash. Well, it seemed like that,
but it was really two weeks. What a lucky guy Mit was!
He was surrendered to the Calaveras shelter by his owner of
many years. They said they found him as a puppy in a bag along
the road. But bad fortune hit them (and Mit) and he found
himself with no where to go. The Calaveras Humane Society
found him, then brought him to us for testing. Margaret saw
the heart in this handsome guy and pulled him herself. The
rest is history and Mit got his second chance and now a new
home. Goodbye Mit, we truly hope you come back to keep your
training up! |
 Ms
Tess was with us for a long time. In fact, she wins the
prize as our longest staying resident! That was no problem
because she was such a pleasure to have around. But we just
could not understand why she had not been adopted. Her
obedience was great and she loved to play fetch. Then a
problem arose. There was a crisis at the Calaveras shelter
with over crowding and in order to try and save another dog,
Tess was scheduled to be transferred to a shelter in Reno. We
were all sad when a miracle happened. During a field trip into
town with a client dog, we made one of our usual stops at the
Jackson Cleaners. We took Tess along in the hopes someone
would see her and fall in love. While at the cleaners we
talked about her and the impending transfer when they offered
to foster her. Great news! Then the miracle happened when they
went ahead and allowed to join their family. Sometimes good
things happen when least expected, and this is one! Goodbye
lucky girl and farewell with you new family! |
 Pops was a guy that couldn't get a break. But to see that sad face
turn into one of our happiest and favorite students was
something special indeed. He is a star that just needed a
second chance and someone to care. His abilities surprised us
all; he even turned out to be a great little tracker! Now
thanks to training and special friends like Becky he is off to
a wonderful new home and a second chance at life. Be good and
try hard Pops! Maybe we'll get to see you again in a training
class! |
 Bodie,
like Bear, was a monster when he first came. He loved
everybody but the only way he knew to get attention was to
jump up, bark and run around everywhere. Underneath that
nutcase exterior was a truly nice dog. All he wanted to do was
please and get some attention and maybe a little play. We also
found out that he loves kids! He carried his weight in
school in that he help socialize both Tess and Pops. So
goodbye and good luck, Bodie. Be good and remember, no
jumping! |
 Ms
BeBe arrived only a couple of weeks ago at the end of Oct.
05. The Calaveras Humane Society brought her out. This was
not only her second chance, but was her last. Well, she proved
to be a nice girl that just wanted to be loved. She was
willing to learn and once she understood the process she made
great progress. In record time, she was off to her new home
with a family and her own fenced yard. Good luck, BeBe, you
deserve this home. Be good and we'll follow up to see how
you're doing! |
 Thunder came to us at the end of Sept. 05. He was from the Calaveras
Humane Society. Since he first arrived he showed the attitude
that makes working with dogs very rewarding. He wasn't
perfect, but wanted to learn and was full of mischief
sometimes. He settled right in, did well in training and
became our official "roommate" dog. He loved to share his
kennel with anyone that would play with him. Now he has a
wonderful home with his own family and a couple of other dogs
to play with! Goodbye Thunder, be good in you new home and
maybe you can come back for a visit or group class, sometime. |
 Bernard is a lucky guy that received his second chance and made it
with a home of his own! The folks at Amador Animal Control saw
through his manners and hoped he could be trained and live a
good life. Well, he proved them right. During his stay at
school he went from an unsure scared guy to a confident happy
dog that couldn't wait for his next lesson. And he holds our
school record for the highest jumper! Good luck, Bernie! Be
good in with your new family! |
 Mr. Bailey has finally had his wish granted, a home of his own.
Poor guy started off life in a small pen and eventually found
his way into the Amador County Animal Control's shelter. His
high drive and energy level made him both a great dog and a
challenge to start training. But his great nature can through
and he learned his lessons well. He is very social and loved
to play and be with both people and the other dogs. So good
luck, Bailey! Be good and enjoy your new family. Maybe we'll
get to see you again in a group class or a visit. |
One
of the happiest duties a webmaster can have is to add to
this page. Especially for dogs like Noel.
She is a sweet little girl that truly deserved a second
chance. She has gone from a scared unsure little girl to a
very happy and lucky companion. She was so happy to be along
with us at the Strut Your Mutt dog walk that it made us all
smile and laugh. Now she has found her home. And that's what
this program is all about. Goodbye Noel, I'll miss you! |
 Dino,
our super prodigy dog, has left for his new home!
The stars were aligned for him because he found a wonderful
place where not only will he be loved and well cared for, but
he's also in the country so he'll be with other animals.
Goodbye, Dino! You tried hard and the week you were here was
way too short. But you have a dream home now and it is well
deserved! |
 Little Lucky graduated and found his new
home. He came from the folks at the Calaveras Humane Society
with a great attitude that surprised everyone. His testing
went very well and he just thrived and blossomed with the
training and attention. Every day was a new discovery for him
and he always had a happy tail wag and greeting for anyone
that would stop by his kennel. So, congratulations to our
little Lucky boy! And be good and do well in your new home.
You'll always be special to us! |
 Dante is a very lucky guy that the folks at Amador County Animal
Control thought would be a good candidate for school and a
second chance. They were right! Dante was truly an eager guy
and a pleasure to work with. All he wanted to do was please
and he always had a happy tail-wagging greeting for everyone.
We'll miss him; good luck Dante! |
 Bear lived at the Amador Animal Control shelter for six months
before coming to us. The folks there knew that under that wild
exterior beat the heart of a truly good guy. Well, he proved
that to be true during his stay with us and now has a new and
wonderful home. His new owner loves him very much and that's
all he ever wanted. We will miss our big goof ball and happy
boy! |
 Bo came to us from a situation where he lived for the last three
years in a small pen with a five gallon bucket of water and a
pail of dry food. That's it. But he was such a happy guy and
after all that he still just wanted to learn and be loved.
Congratulations Bo! Be good and enjoy your new home, you
earned it. |
 Little Zena came
to us in May from the Calaveras Humane Society. She was very
unsure, having bounced between a couple of different shelters.
But she was a sweetheart and her personality came out with
gentle attention and training. After a difficult start she
finally found her forever home thanks to the efforts of the
CHS. Good luck, Zena! |
Gunner came
to us after being stuffed into a night drop box. He did great
and left for his new home on Saturday, 4/30/05. He is a great
guy we miss him.
Update 6/6/05 - Gunner and Debbie came to the
ranch for a visit today. They are doing just great! Gunner has
been spending time camping, hiking and relaxing at home with
Debbie and her other dog, PC. It was super seeing them again
and very motivating to see what good can come from a little
time and patience. Thanks for remembering us and stopping by! |
 Nickel was our first graduate in
1998. He was rescued from a badly neglected and abusive
situation. But with love, care and training he left a star! |
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