A look back at 2009, Part II

Every adoption is special to us, but there are some that really stand out from the rest. Here are a few of the more memorable adoptions from 2009:

Casey had been at the Escondido Humane Society for nearly two years when she was adopted in September. A lot of people here at the shelter really cared about her, and she loved them all back with gusto! It was hard to understand why such a beautiful dog had to wait so long for her family to find her. All of that was forgotten the day she finally went home for good. Today, she is in a loving home and even has a playmate - Buster, another Escondido Humane Society alum - to romp and run with!

Dolly, another longtime Escondido Humane Society resident who spent more than a year waiting for a home, was adopted in November. She had quite the fan club at the shelter. Anyone who met her was charmed by her goofy antics and fun-loving personality. Her new family reports that she is a joy. She gets to go everywhere with her new dad and goes on walks every day. She has her own bed, pillow, tons of toys - and, best of all, the love only a family can bring.


After 668 days awaiting a home at the Escondido Humane Society, beautiful Sara finally found her forever family on Dec. 23. There was not a dry eye in the shelter as we said our grateful goodbyes. Our staff, volunteers and supporters could not have wished for anything more this holiday season than to see Sara leave us for good ... for the good life she deserves.


Pete went through a lot in his young life. He was hit by a car, resulting in a badly injured leg that had to be amputated. Despite the severe pain he must have been in, he still purred when held in the clinic staff's arms. It didn't take long for his loving, fun personality to shine, and he was adopted in August.


Bentley and Mercedes had to wait two years for their new family to find them, but their patience finally paid off when they were adopted in August.

Horses Haley and Sugar were confiscated from a home in San Marcos in August 2008, extremely emaciated and showing signs of severe neglect. While the road to rehabilitation was long and hard, Haley and Sugar did not have to travel it alone. They went directly into foster care, where they were gently nursed back to health and rehabilitated. Happily, Haley was adopted and recently spent her first holiday with her new family. Sugar is still waiting for her perfect match and is ready to continue on her path to recovery in a new home.

Coming tomorrow: Escondido Humane Society in the news