Letters from Home
Previous AFH adopters write these stories. They tell the stories of joy, sorrow, surprise, and – most of all – love that their new family members have brought to their lives.
If you would like to submit your own Letter from Home, please reach out to us via our Contact Us page or send an email to [email protected].
Bix (Wendy) in Her Forever Home
Attached is photos of Bix (formerly Wendy) adjusting to her new home. Best Regards, Claire
Heidi (Donna)
Oh Maribel, I just rejoice in seeing all you’ve been doing throughout these many years encouraging the fostering and adopting of these precious dogs. I adopted “Donna” (about 3) who had had 8 puppies under an abandoned car in January cold of SOUTHWEST VA. She had…
Zoo Zoo (Nahla)
Zoozoo (formerly known as Nahla) was born in September 2016 and we were extremely fortunate to adopt her in July 2017. Zoozoo is now nine years old and most likely the most spoiled member of our family. Haha! She has become a world traveler. During my time in the…
Freya (Callie) – Little Cutie Pie
Hi, This cutie pie settled in very nicely. She is a really good and smart girl. She got endless belly rubs today. We named her Freya finally. Thanks again for letting us have her! Edina, Villo, Stephen
Onyx (Rufus) Happy as Ever
I recently received the newsletter and wanted to share an update along with some photos of my dog Onyx (formerly Rufus) and video, whom I adopted in October 2023. Onyx just turned two and is as energetic and happy as ever. He has truly been such a wonderful addition…
Binns!
Hi Judy, Just thought I’d send you a little note on how Binns is doing. He’s walking on a leash. He’s using the bathroom outside. He likes playing with his toys sleeping in his bed. He’s very happy. I appreciate the opportunity to adopt him.
Trevor Update
Dear AFH: Trevor was adopted in 2014 at 7 months of age. He was a reactive boy with separation anxiety at the beginning. With training and patience, he mellowed and became much more confident and had success in competitive obedience, rally, Fast CAT, parkour,…
Happy Birthday Abby
Thank you for all the amazing work you and your amazing volunteers do. Abbie, who we adopted from you in 2010 just turned 17 She is the joy of our life Forever Home is the best! Cheers, Rob
Cyrena’s Story – Lost n Found
I don’t remember all of my past, but my journey in life was a hard one. I never realized what life was supposed to be like. My owners kept me outside and I remember being hungry, cold, and separated from human forms. I thought this must be normal and this was my…
Carrot Cake (Winnie)
Hello! Just wanted to send an update on Carrot Cake (Winnie). Here are some pictures of her new life in Colorado! I couldn’t send a video with her playing in the snow. She loves it! The first few are from her first jeep ride in the mountains last week!