Shady is a 5 month old Black Lab found as a stray. What a sweetie she was! She was adopted about two weeks ago to a wonderful family, the Lee family. Shady also shares her new home with her companion Eve (a Blue Shar-Pei). The Lee family wrote us to tell us how great Shady is doing.

"Shady has been doing great. She and Eve share food bowls. I think both Eve's and Shady's favorite thing is to walk down to the creek and across it into part of a forest that we own. They enjoy the morning and afternoon walks. We don't always go down to the creek and beyond, but they both really enjoy playing in the creek, and love the forest too."

"They enjoy playing tug of war with the toys. When one wins they sort of try to entice the other to battle again. They also play at chewing on each other. They really enjoy each others company. I took Shady to the vet last weekend, Eve was very upset and would have nothing to do with my wife for a half hour or so while we were gone. We were gone only a couple hours. She was really happy to see Shady when she came back from the vet. Shady also listens very well and is very trainable." We are so happy for Shady and her new family ... Congratulations to all of them!

One year ago, Inga a West Highland white terrier was brought to the ACSPCA as a stray. She was here just a few short days and was adopted September 2006 by the Sheppard family who fell in love with her. She now has a new name, her new name is Darla. Here are a couple pictures of Darla with her new family having fun at the beach. She is a very happy little girl and loved very much!!!! I think she's just a little spoiled too!!!!

This is my new Mom (Sandy Sheppard) and me on vacation on a boat ride, wearing my new sweatshirt. Pretty snazzy isn't it?? We had soo much fun!!!

Here I am with Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus last Christmas! And my Mom (Sandy) too. Oh, what a wonderful Christmas it was with my new family!!! Oh, what a wonderful life it is with my new family! It can't get any better.
Signed Darla

Pictured left to right, Maissey (Yellow Lab), Rocky (Australian Shepherd), Rascal (Corgi), and Tina Appel holding (Princess). Tina adopted Princess from our shelter 2 years ago, Princess was about 13 years old at the time of adoption.

Maissey had fallen on bad times. She was surrendered to the shelter by her owners because they could not take care of her anymore, she was 9 years old. Older dogs are often overlooked and passed right by, but Tina loves to take care of the older ones and give them a loving, caring home for the rest of their lives. Tina owns "Shags" in Hanover and volunteers her services to groom lots of the dogs that arrive to the shelter in really bad shape, dirty and with lots of mats. She gets them all cleaned up and looking good and ready for adoption. Just so happens that Tina came to the shelter to pick up some dogs that needed haircuts and saw Maissey and it was all over with. Tina wanted to give Maissey the life that she deserves!! Maissey will be sharing her new home with three brothers and sisters plus all of the other dogs that come to get a bath at "Shags". Congratulations to Maissey and her new family!!!!!

Simon came in to the shelter as a stray in need of a good grooming. He was such a mess we really weren't sure what type of dog he was. Thanks to Tina Appel of "Shags" of Hanover for volunteering her time to clean this sweet little guy up. He cleaned up very nicely and we discovered that he was actually a Bichon Frise. He was such a lovable little guy and was spotted by Sarah Wherley (holding Simon) who immediately fell in love with him. Simon also stole the hearts of Sarah's daughter (Kathy Sanders) and Grandaughter (Joanna) and it was a unanimous decision that Simon was to be a new member of the family. We will miss Simon and his endless hugs ... but we are soo happy that he has found his forever home. Congratulations to Simon and his new family!!!!

Can you believe this cute little Pomeranian named Pom Pom was found as a stray? How could anyone let her get away? That's what we ask ourselves all the time. Pom Pom has the sweetest little disposition about her and is so much fun. It sure didn't take her long to get adopted. John Przybylski and Diane Mayhew had been wanting a Pomeranian and just happen to come in at the right time. It was a perfect match made. Pom Pom sleeps in bed with them and lounges around like a little princess. She loves people and gets soo excited and jumps all around just to get a little attention from whoever. She is a real lovebug. Congratulations to Pom Pom and her new family!!

Derby and his new Mom (Sandra Masenheimer) stopped by for a visit to say "Hi". We really enjoyed seeing Derby, he is doing soo great! He was adopted in June by Sandra ... who couldn't wait to take him home. She adopted Derby the day of her Birthday Party ... and of course Derby attended and had lots of fun. Sandra is spoiling him rotten, just like he was here. Derby was surrendered by his previous owner of ten years. He did not look the greatest, his hair was really matted around his eyes and needed a haircut badly. A local groomer donated her services to clean him up and boy did he look cute when he came back. Unfortunately his teeth were in such bad shape that they all had to be removed. Derby was such a trooper through all of this. I mean to loose your family of ten years, stuck in a shelter, have all of your teeth removed and having to take lots of yucky medicines. He is such a sweet little boy and doesn't he look cute. We wish Sandra and Derby many years of happiness!!!!

Here are some cute pictures of Crash (used to be Spearmint) in his new home!!! Spearmint arrived one day with another dog we named Topaz (aka Smiley), the two of them were best buddies and needed each other. They shared the same kennel, the same toys, the same food etc. They were both really sweet, loving dogs.

When Topaz was adopted, poor little Spearmint was severely depressed. He waited and waited for his new home, a whole month after Topaz was adopted. That's when the Tails of Hope Sanctuary stepped in and found Spearmint a foster home. Well, here’s “Crash” with his new family after about a year – what a pretty boy he is and how lucky to find such a nice family to live with! Congratulations to Spearmint for finding his forever home!!!

Spearmint spoiled? NO WAY!!



OSCAR IS DOING GREAT IN HIS NEW HOME!!!

Oscar aka (Charlie)

Little Mr. Oscar aka Charlie (his new name) is living the life of luxury. He sleeps in bed underneath the covers with his new Mom (Nicole Smith - not pictured) and loves to take long siestas. The Grandmother of Charlie (Marian Smith) said that her daughter Nicole loves Charlie soo much that guess whos' picture is on the back of her check holder at her job as a waitress? You guessed it ... Nicole proudly displays Charlies' cute little face. She is one proud Momma!

Charlie loves to give big smiles, but we couldn't get him to smile for the picture today because he was a little nervous. He was probably afraid that he was being brought back to the shelter. I don't think there is a chance of that. He is loved way too much in his new home. Charlie was first brought to the shelter as a stray with his brother Meyer, they both found wonderful homes. Charlie has been in his new home almost one year. Marian says that Charlie loves to go for car rides ... ears flying in the wind. He hates water and is finicky as a cat, he holds his little feet up and tries not to get wet. We are soo happy for Charlie and his new family ... and that he is getting spoiled, he deserves it!!!!

Doesn't Heather look content in her new home?!!! Heather (aka Cinnamon Girl) was adopted to Daniel and Janine Sherman on June 11th and we have already heard from the Shermans telling us about how Cinnamon Girl is doing. Janine wrote us and this is what she told us about Cinnamon Girl and her new life. "She loves to look out the glass in our sunroom and watch the birds sing and squirrels romp. She seems very content and very attached to my husband who works out of our home, so she is never alone. She stays within 5 feet of him all day. If he uses the bathroom, she waits outside the closed door. He takes her for short rides in his truck and she likes to sniff out the window and see the sights. She enjoys short walks and is taking in all the sights on our road. She has a fast gait and keeps us moving. She is like a natural built -in treadmill! She likes to play tug of war and chew on her doggie bones. She jumps high to get a toy she likes and then pretends to shake it to get you to take it again. She has sat through multiple major brushing sessions and one bath so far, she could not wait to get out of the tub! Her unneeded hair has filled at least two waste baskets! She is anxious to run loose in our wooded acres and stand on the rocks, but for now she is content to be on the leash until we know she will listen and stay nearby. The thunderstorms of the last two nights have not pleased her, she squeezed under the desk counter in the kitchen to feel safe, which was quite a squeeze. She has tried out all the beds in the house and will pose for a picture anywhere. She has had a tour of our travel trailer and she says she is ready to go camping! She will get to meet and play with our grandchildren this weekend, they are excited to meet her. She gets to visit Dr. Dodson on Monday, so that will be another new adventure. She has come home." Congratulations to Cinnamon Girl and her new family!!!

Look at two of the Gettysburg Battlefield puppies now!! About a year and a half ago a park ranger at the Battlefield found seven little three day old puppies abandoned in a milk crate. Their eyes were not open yet and without their mother, they needed round the clock care. Luckily the Gebhart Family volunteered to foster the little puppies. The puppies had to be hand fed every two hours, and with seven puppies that sure was a handful. The Gebhart's took very good care of these adorable little guys and all of them survived. In fact, they adopted two of them. The other five were adopted the day they were brought back to the shelter. Pictured here is Kayla Gebhart with Brutus (on the left) and Princess (on the right) the pups she adopted. Princess was the little runt of the litter and Brutus was the biggest pup. I'd say they both sure have grown up!!! We think they are Newfoundland mixes, so they are not exactly a lap dog! We are soo thankful for the Gebhart's taking the time to care for these little guys and give them the TLC that they needed!

Nathan Hayhurst (pictured here) and Amanda Hayhurst have just adopted Champ and taken him to his new home. Champ was so happy to get out of here and start his new life ... he is shown here getting an ear rub from Nathan enjoying every minute of it. Champ was brought here because his owner had too many dogs and could not take care of him. Well Champ is going to be taken good care of now. He will be living the life of luxury on a big farm, where he will be spoiled rotten. He will also have two playmates, Jack & Milo, a yellow and a chocolate lab. We are soo happy for Champ!! Congratulations to Champ and his new family!!!!

Pacey and his new Mom (Meghan Garland) hopped into the car and rode off together to Paceys' new home on a 300 acre horse farm that Meghans' Mom manages. Pacey has been here at the shelter just a few days short of four months. We were so glad to see him finally get a great home. Meghan lives on a horse farm where several shows are put on a year. She rides and trains hunter jumper horses. Pacey will have a luxurious life riding around in golf carts around this 300 acre farm. Of course there will be some playmates for him too. Other dogs on the farm are Henry (a Westie), Sneakers (a mixed breed), and two mixed Cocker Spaniel rescue dogs. Pacey deserves happiness, he has lived the first two years of his life on a chain and never knew what human companionship was like. Now he's getting that chance!! Congratulations to Pacey and his new Mom!!!

Buster was adopted to the Edwards family and is doing great! Buster and his new family are pictured above. Buster was just 5 months old and a little scared when he was here at the shelter. His owner did not know the importance of spaying and neutering animals and therefore she had two litters of puppies. Buster was unwanted and she brought him here, along with Willow, who was from another litter of puppies. Of course, one of the first things the SPCA did was have Buster neutered. He also had never been on a leash before and he didn't much care for it at first, but he was starting to learn that it wasn't so bad. He was a very sweet young man, just a little shy and would need a home where he could get lots of tender loving care.

The Edwards family knew that Buster was going to take a little extra work, and adopted him anyway. Here is a little note from Martha Edwards: "Hi there. I just wanted to let you know how Buster is doing. He is a wonderful addition to our family. He is still a little shy, but seems so grateful to be here. The children absolutely adore him!! He is so sweet and gentle and now does great on the leash!! Thank you for taking a chance on us. It was definitely worth it. We went to the vet this week and everything looks great. I just wanted to thank you!! He is the perfect dog for us." Martha. Congratulations to Buster and his new family!!!!

Remember Lilly? She was the 6 year old Dalmation that her owners were moving and could not take her with them. She was a very well mannered sweetheart and was adopted to a wonderful family. Here’s a little note we received from Lillys’ new Mom (Ann).

“Lilly is quite a hit with all the senior citizens at the condos where my parent's live in Spring Grove. I will get a picture of her with me one of these days, but here is one with my mother's "dog". Lilly is the one on the left, smiling. She is doing great and is a wonderful companion.” Ann

Rosie the Lhasa Poo has been adopted to a wonderful family. She wasn't here long. Rosie was quite the popular little girl ... we had tons of calls about her. One techinician reported five calls within 15 minutes. Rosie was only four and a half months old and her owners were moving and could not take her with them. She was heartbroken, but didn't let it show. She was the most sweetest, funnest little furball you could imagine. She was the kind that sees the glass half full. When she was brought here to the shelter, she was a total mess. Her hair was very long and matted down to the skin. She had to be in some serious pain with the hair pulling at her skin. But of course, she was still a barrel of fun. Volunteers Liz Lang and Shura Lang spent hours trying to get all of the mats out of Rosies' hair. Her hair was so matted that shavers were not working well, so they resorted to a pair of scissors. The Langs' made Rosie look and feel much better. When they were done with her beauty session she just bounced all over the place, and was so happy. You could just see the relief in her eyes!

Liz Lang (left) and Shura Lang (right) making Rosie look beautiful and feeling like a new woman!


Rosie after her haircut!!
Rosie was hoping to find a new family where she would be loved the way that she would love them. She found that home with the Wilson family. Robin, Daniel, Hanna, & Caleb Wilson, & Daisy (a Border/Lab mix - who was also adopted from the Adams County SPCA three years ago) were so excited to adopt Rosie. They fell in love with her, that wasn't hard to do. Daisy and Rosie hit it off like best pals. We are soo happy for Rosie and her new family The Wilson's.


Pictured from left to right, Caleb Wilson with Rosie and Robin Wilson with Daisy.

HAPPY NEWS LLOYD WAS ADOPTED!

Lloyd the big Boxer mix who thinks he is a lap dog, who was just dropped off and abandoned outside the shelter has found a new home. Lloyd, pictured here with Kara Ahlbreg his new Momma, will be sharing a new home with Kara, two cats and his new Dad, Chris Parrish. Lloyd was soo happy (look at that face), he just couldn't wait to get out the front doors and head to his new home. We are sure that Lloyd will provide Kara and Chris lots and lots of kisses and love for a long time. Lloyd truly is a sweet dog who has found happiness. Congratulations to Lloyd, Kara and Chris!!

HAPPY NEWS ROCKY WAS ADOPTED!

Rocky was not here long before he captured the heart of the Burtop family. How could anyone resist Rockys' cute little face and sweet demeanor. Rocky (now called Biscuit) is only 4 months old and was surrendered by his owner because they had to move to an apartment that would not allow dogs. But luck fell Rocky's way and he now has a wonderful new home with Boomer (adopted from the ACSPCA in November 2006 - see his story below) and Domino (a Dalmation). He also shares his new home with a cat whom he loves and licks her all over. He's got a wonderful life now and loves his new family. We caught him in this picture trying to lick Brianna Burtops face. He absolutely adores them. Rocky even gets to sleep in bed with Mom and Dad with his very own special pillow. Rocky also loves to go riding in the family's convertible. I think he's spoiled rotten. Jessica Burtop says that "They feel very fortunate to have found Rocky". Congratulations to Rocky (aka Biscuit) and the Burtop family!!!!

Remember Huey? Huey was a stray kitten that was brought to the shelter and started showing signs of Upper Respiratory Infection. Luckily we had a foster home that took Huey in and medicated him, gave him lots of love (more like Huey gave them lots of love ... he is a real loverboy) and nursed him back to health. He was brought back to the shelter as a healthy little boy and adopted out to a loving home almost as soon as he hit the front door of the shelter. You see, Huey is an exceptional cat ... extremely affectionate, likes dogs (yes it is true), likes cats and everyone he meets.

The Stull family gave Huey his new forever home and are so happy with their new family member. Pictured above is Tia Stull holding the little sweetheart. Tia loves Huey so much; he follows her everywhere and even sleeps with her. Huey also shares his home with another cat that is twice his size ... Huey is fearless!!! and the two play several times a day. Congratulations to Huey and the Stull family!!

Remember Tizzy? Tizzy (now Daisy), her brothers and their Mom were a product of someone that thought it would be cute to have puppies, then didn't want them once they were born. Nor did he want their Mom anymore. He brought all five to the shelter and surrendered them. The puppies spent the first 9 weeks of their entire life living in a barn with very little human interaction. So they had not had the love that they need and therefore they are very shy around humans.

Tizzy stole the heart of Gail Wherley and Gail adopted Tizzy right away; even with the baggage that Tizzy carried. Tizzy now shares a home with another dog named "Dusty" who is a special needs doggie in a wheelchair. Gail says that Tizzy has come out of her little shell and is a very smart little girl ... she knows "in" and "out" already. Tizzy even attended the big family Easter event, with lots of people and really had a great time. We are so happy for Tizzy and Gail and wish them many, many years of happiness!

The Seifert's have a new addition to their family! Shirley, our black Torti cat who has been here for three months has finally got a loving home. Shirley's sister, Betsy was adopted two weeks before and then the Seifert's came walking through the door and took Shirley home. Although Shirley and Betsy were found as strays, they always had a very sweet personality and just patiently waited. Congratulations to Shirley and the Seiferts!

Barney has got a new home! The Huntington family (picture left to right: Adis holding Barney, Jim holding Nick and Sehad) saw Barneys picture on the website. They saw his beauty even though his tongue hangs out of his mouth, and he has one really bad haircut. When Barney was brought to the shelter he was a horrible mess. His toenails were inches long, curled around in circles and barely sticking out of mats of hair on paws that looked like knitted gloves. We took him right away to the Gettysburg Animal Hospital. He had to be anesthetized to shave out all of the mats; it would have been way too painful otherwise. Once his hair grows out, he will look more like what he is... a Shihtzu mix. He is senior citizen about 8 - 10 years old.

The Huntington's wanted so much to give Barney a good life for the rest of his years. They walked right in the front door and asked for Barney. They knew right away that they were going to take Barney home with them. They introduced Nick, (the Huntington's 2 year old Jack Russell Terrier) and the two acted like best friends. They will have so much fun together. Barney was so comfortable with the Hungtington's that he fell asleep in Adis's arms during the picture. We are all so happy for Barney and the Huntington family!!!

Bessie goes from a very unlucky stray dog ... to a lucky dog in a new loving home!! Todd Williams came by the SPCA looking for a new companion. He has really missed not having a dog. Todd's Grandmother (Rosemary Williams) came with him to look for his new companion and they both fell in love with Bessie. It didn't take much for them to fall in love with Bessie, she is the sweetest dog ever. Bessie has been a real joy to have her here with us at the shelter. She will be truly missed, but we are so thankful that she has found her forever home. Congratulations to the Williams' family and Bessie!!!

Snoodles (one of the four Lab/Border Collie/Australian Shepherd mix puppies) has been adopted to the Newberry family. Snoodles, his Mom, two brothers and sister were a product of someone that thought it would be cute to have puppies, then didn't want them once they were born. Nor did he want their Mom anymore. He brought all five to the shelter and surrendered them.

The puppies spent the first 9 weeks of their entire life living in a barn with very little human interaction. So they have not had the love that they need and therefore they are very shy around humans. Luckily, The Newberry family has been looking for a dog to become their new family member and fell in love with Snoodles. We wish Snoodles and his new family the best!

Bongo has been finally adopted!!! Bongo is pictured here with his new owner (Bill Miller). Just so happens that Bill had been looking for a Saint Bernard and Bongo had been looking for a new home. In fact Bongo had been looking for a new home for four months. Sometimes you have to wait for great things to happen. Bongo deserves it! He and his brother were treated very bad in the past and they both still remained sweet, fun loving guys. Bongo can now put his neglectful past behind him and enjoy his new life. We sure will miss the big boy!!

Chantilly has found a new loving home with Elizabeth Brown. Chantilly (now called Faith) was one of five, six week old puppies that were a case of accidental breeding and were surrendered to the shelter. Chantilly and her siblings are Scottie - Bischon mixes. Absolutely adorable! Four of them found new homes within two days. Congratulations to Chantilly and the Brown Family!!!!

Hammy finally found a forever home after being here for 5 months. Hammy is the biggest cat we have ever seen. When he came in he weighed 20 pounds! After some weight management food and a loving foster home (with Jen Conan - on the left) Hammy slimmed down to 17 pounds. He is just a big loverboy. He was surrendered here by his owner because Hammy and his other cats did not get along and he sprayed. We had Hammy neutered and he has never sprayed. He also shared a big cat tower with four other cats very harmoniously. He loved being with the other cats. Hammy now shares his new home with his new Mom and Dad (Becky Baker - on the right, Billy Wellborn not in picture) and a Pug mix who is about the same size as Hammy. We wish Hammy and his new family the best!

Shianna (a beautiful Golden Retriever) is pictured here with her new Mom (Michele Kale - on the right) and friend (Connie Prutzman - on the left). Shianna has finally found her forever home. She came in as a stray, was adopted out once; but returned because she and the other family dog did not get along. Then Michele came along and fell in love with Shianna (now called Chloe). Shianna shares her home happily with two cats (Brady and Katie) both adopted from the Adams County SPCA. She is doing really great in her new home where she has two acres to run and play. Connie told us that Shianna loves to roll in the snow on her back with all four legs up in the air. Shianna loves to go for car rides. She also gets to sleep in a people bed with Andy (Michele's fifteen year old son). Shianna is a little sneaky though, she likes to sneak up on the couch when Michele and Andy aren't home. She sounds like she is really getting spoiled!! Great!!! Congratulations to Shianna and her new family!

One of our longer residents of four months, Cheddar the rabbit, has finally found his forever home. When Janice Brady came to the shelter she fell in love with Cheddar and was so happy to be taking him home. Janice has had several rabbits in her life and we just know that Cheddar will be living in rabbit luxury. He deserves it after being left at our front door in a cardboard box with a few little pieces of food. We the staff, were here when the person dropped him and his brother off and they didn't even have the decency to bring them inside the door. We will miss him, but we wish him the best in his new home.

Remember Tora? I was lost deep in the woods found by a guy riding his four wheeler. I had just gone for a little stroll and all of sudden I was lost. I tried to find my way back home but it got dark and I did not know what direction to head. So he brought me here hoping that my owners would come looking for me, but it has been a whole month and they haven't come to look for me. I guess they didn't really care. So now, I have a whole lot of people who care about me here. My name is Tora and I am about 5 years old. I was a little shy at first, but I am really coming around. The girls here love the way I gather up all of my toys and place them on my bed. It's a big job keeping track of this big pile of toys. I could play fetch all day too. If you like to play fetch we could have a lot of fun together. Let's have some fun!!

After two months,Tora has found a new home where she has lots of toys to keep track of and lots of people to play with her. We are soo happy for Tora and her new family. Here are some pictures of Tora and her new family. Think she's spoiled???

Tora pictured here with Cody and Anthony Aunkst (Father).

From left to right are: Brothers Cody, Scott, Braeden, (Tora) And Dan.

This is Boomer with his new Mom, Jess Burtop. Boomer was brought in one morning by the dog warden so horribly matted it was unbelievable. You could not feel down to the skin. His feet looked like someone had knitted thick, heavy boots overtop of them. So one of the kennel techs here got out the shavers and started shaving, it was then that we realized how skinny Boomer was. He was nothing but bones. Three bags of dog hair was shaved off. Even though he had been so neglected, he was such a joy to be around. He was still too thin when Jess Burtop adopted him, but with his new family he has filled out to a very handsome little dog and is happy as can be. His new family loves him very much and we are so happy for all of them.

HAPPY NEWS ROSCO WAS ADOPTED!

Rosco's guardian angel (Anne Gallon), who has been taking care of him most of his life, because his owners could not, has adopted him. It was a very happy day for all of us!!!!

For the past 8 years Anne has been taking care of Rosco. She took him to the vet to get his shots, took him for walks etc. When Anne found out that Rosco was at the SPCA, she started coming to the shelter to see Rosco and spend some time with him. She cared very deeply for Rosco and knew that he had not had a very good life. Then one day she came in and said that she had decided she was going to adopt Rosco. Rosco truly does have a guardian angel. He was so happy, he was smiling all the way to her car. We wish Rosco and his new family many years of happiness!!!