Louisa
Humane Society
P.O. Box 1837
Louisa, VA 23093
email: info@louisahumanesociety.com
"Our task must be to free ourselves...by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty." ~Albert Einstein
Happy endings aren't just
found in fairy "tails!" It makes all of our tails wag around here to hear back from
those who adopted homeless animals, and to know that those dogs and
cats found loving homes and loving families they can call their own.
It's what we are all about here at the Louisa Humane Society! Thank
you!
Please share your story about pets you adopted from the Louisa Humane Society! Please email or write us (include a photo if possible!) and we will, with your permission, proudly post it here. We love to hear how everyone is doing (plus it gives our other four-footed cuties hope for their future!)
Lucy Goose (aka Wilma): Doggie Dreams DO Come True!
“I never knew a dog could be such a wonderful pet….
Lucy is a real “bed bug”. She keeps herself very clean..and she doesn’t grovel or drool! She loves cuddling with me - ANYTIME! Even the 2 cats join us at night on my bed. Anyhow—she is fun and easy to care for. We jog, in good weather, on the farm across the street and hunt for bones. She has peed only two times since moving in! That is wonderful for me (I mean peeing on the living room rug!) Lucy sleeps quite a bit and I think that she may still be recovering from her attack. She has a 7 month old angus steer as a brother (she seems to like cattle). Also she has a group of labs to play with when I ride my horse. Lastly, she has a hound “boy friend” who visits on weekends. Other than that she is a full time joy. Thanks for bringing her picture to the Flint Hill Post Office.
Sincerely, Gail R.
Sootie (Peet!) Finds Love in Lake Anna
"What a wonderful boy you gave us......he is quite the character....challenging, cute, smart and very lovable. Eli & Abe are adjusting in their own way, a little jealous at times but I think they like him. They do have their very energetic moments of playing together and it's quite fun to watch!!! He is definitely a water dog and we can't wait for summer to see him swim ....swim..swim......stay tuned!"
Topper & The BIG Valentine's Day
SNOW Adventure
Hello,
I haven't given an update in a while and thought you may be wondering how Topper has been. Well, Topper seems to be starting to accept living life with a basket of bones at his disposal, being covered with a blanket on cold winter nights, being told he is the best boy dog in the world (Cheyenne is the best girl dog), and running around in the snow. He has made quite a bit of progress, though he has a way to go. He has come pretty far in accepting Kevin. He will sit by him on the couch. He follows Kevin all over the 
house when he knows he is going on a hike with him. He puts his paws on Kevin's back in the morning when he is ready to go out to pee and have breakfast. He remains somewhat skiddish around him, but we can see that it won't last forever.
After the Valentine's Day snow storm that brought us two feet of snow I had three snow days and the entire following week off for winter break. Kevin had the week after me off and two days the following week. So after close to four weeks of Topper getting used to one of us being around all day, he had some trouble when we both were 
back at work. For the first week he we would find whatever he decided to bring on the bed that day chewed up. One day it was my slipper, then my shoe (I put my shoes in the closet at that point), then an old couch pillow that he sleeps with on our bed, and a few dog toys. We had to put the dog toys up so he wouldn't swallow any squeakers. He obviously was letting us know he wasn't pleased. Of course, we understood and knew it would pass, which it did. It was like a little kid having a little tantrum, only we just spoiled him more because we felt bad for him.
He is doing great on his weekly visits to doggie daycare and seems to be excited to go. He carries his tail up often which is great to see. He sits, shakes, lies down, and begs. He won't speak and if he is not in the mood to do his tricks he runs away and jumps on the couch. He is a very good boy and 
really doesn't do anything wrong. We can't wait for the warmer weather so we can take him to the water. We went on a long walk today and he was very nervous when we passed some kids playing basketball. Kevin takes him to school with him on days when there aren't any kids and whoever is in the building loves to see Topper and Cheyenne. It helps him to get more comfortable around other people.
He is sleeping on the couch right now. He likes the curved part of the sectional and doesn't really like to lie in any other spot on the couch. He is quite a jumper and loves to leap off the back porch and skip all of the stairs. When he first goes out in the yard he leaps around like a deer. It is pretty funny! He has found a new playmate in Cheyenne since she started arthritis medication a few weeks ago. She is so much happier and much more active.
I hope all of you are well and thanks again for all you do for all of the animals like Topper.
Take care,
Kim
Tulip & Louie:
Doin' Fine & Dandy
This photo speaks for itself. Doin' just fine and dandy!
Rudy
: Never Had It So Good
I wanted to send you this picture of Rudy, and to let you know that he is doing GREAT!! Thanks again to you and the whole group, so much, for putting the two of us together.
Dear
Foster Mommy,
I am adjusting to my new home very well. I think I have
these people trained. They pet me a lot and give me nightly back rubs
and belly rubs, just the way I like. They sit on the floor to pet me for
a long time. Sometimes they stop petting me because I appear to be sleeping,
but as soon as they stop, I make them pet me longer. I have them eating
right out of my paw. I love to sit with them all evening, while they watch
TV.
My new mommy takes me for long walks on the property everyday. I like
to stop and eat deer poopie, but 
she
won't let me. I just love to run circles around her because I can walk
and run faster than she can. During the daytime, I like to follow her
all over the house. She lets me keep toys all over the house, so that
I have toys to chew and play with in every room that she's in. I hear
them talking to each other and they say that they adore me, and are so
happy that I came to share their life and home. I think I'm pretty lucky
too, because they love me and spoil me.
Well, I'd better go now; I have toys to chew and I'm going to see if I
can get my mommy to give me a nice back rub.
Love and tail wags, Aggie
Jefferson
(Remington Steel): The Love of my Life
I'm not sure if you remember me.I took "Jefferson" nearly 3
years ago and renamed him Remington Steel.. Anyway, he's the only thing
that keeps me going from one day to the next, and I just thought as I
was sitting at my desk eating my lunch, maybe I should share the valentine
for him. He likes for me to sing to him. He hates whistling, but likes
singing, so I make up words to songs sometimes, and on Valentine's day
I made up words to My funny valentine. Nothing great, took all of 3 minutes,
but thought you might like it and his picture.
Remi's
valentine (to the tune of My Funny Valentine)
By Mommy (Diana Lee Johnson)
My fuzzy valentine
Sweet precious valentine
You make me smile with my heart
You're so adorable
Days were deplorable
Until my life you were a part
Are your fangs a little bold
Is your nose a little cold
Were you just a little older than they said
Don't change a hair for me
Not if you care for me
Stay whiskered valentine stay
Each day is valentine's day
Texas
and Gandalf: Two in a Million
What
started out to be a foster home for Texas and Andy (renamed Gandalf) ended
up being a permanent home as my husband and I fell immediately in love
with these two adorable, wonderful animals. With personalities that are
as different as their appearances, they were instant pals, and I can't
imagine life without them. With our recent move to a mountain home on
9 acres outside Stanardsville, these two fell right into their new surroundings,
eager for open windows to perch in to watch the birds and smell the mountain
air, and for their daily supervised walk/run-abouts outside! These boys
are a one-in-a-million gift to us, as I guess we are to them, and we thank
the Louisa Humane Society for hooking us up! They are doing spectacularly!
~Allison Vonn-Love & Bryan Vonn
Gandalf (top), Texasaurus (bottom).
Armani: A New & Better Life!
We just wanted to thank you again for finding us Armani -- she is the world's sweetest dog and we just love her (she is sitting on my lap as I type this!).
All is working out well - she loves everyone (dogs, kids & adults) in the neighborhood and she and Al are starting obedience school next week. It's been a blast discovering all her idiosyncrasies -- she hates getting up early in the morning (I can relate!) and getting wet in the rain - quite the princess! I hope all your placements work out as well!
Take care -
Michelle, Al & Armani King