A NEW Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde

"We just want to thank you for the gift of Bonnie and Clyde. They are the best dogs! We love them to pieces and are so grateful to you for bringing them into our lives. [We] made a donation earlier in the year in appreciation. Wishing you a happy, healthy new year."

                                                                                              - Barbara and Steve H.

This Is What Makes It All Worthwhile . . .

"I just adopted Princess Snow White, an elderly dog, from OPIN and I thank them from the bottom of my heart for helping Princess to survive her three operations so I could adopt this beautiful dog. If they had not put her picture on the Internet I never would have seen Princess. They worked so hard, saving her life after all the traumas she went through. She had cancer two times and had a growth removed, and also was spayed. OPIN even found donors to help pay for her operations -- just amazing! Princess never would have survived if it weren't for OPIN. They found her wandering the streets and in very bad condition. They are incredible people, full of love and compassion. They made sure she was well nurtured and even got her a foster mother to help her transition to a fur-ever home. They made sure that I would provide a decent home for this poor traumatized dog. OPIN even delivered her to me on that special heartwarming day when I met these beautiful people!! Princess is thriving and she is definitely a survivor -- a happy ending! What a difference they make in society for animals and people!! I love you all. Thank you, OPIN, all the best to you all."

                                           Sincerely,

                                           Veronica

From Foster to "Furever" -- LV's New Life

OPIN has adopted out our first cat – congratulations to Katy Destiny Purry!

Katy is the surrogate mama cat who saved baby Leroy's life by caring for, and nursing, him as her own kitten when he was found abandoned at just a few weeks old.  OPIN's amazing volunteer foster mom took Katy and Leroy into her home and allowed nature to take its course, in a warm, friendly, loving environment.  (This same foster mom also welcomed a one-year-old Staffie mix into her family at the same time.  What else can we say but...what an angel!)  When it was time to separate Katy and Leroy, our great friends at New Canaan Mounted Troup (NCMT) rode in to the rescue: first they fostered Katy, and now Anne, the barn manager, has adopted her -- new name "LV" –- into her home.  Thank you, Anne and NCMT!  Katy, now known as LV, is a lucky kitty, now in her awesome “furever” home with three cat siblings!

newcanaanmountedtroup.org, you are the best!

From Foster to "Furever" - - Pico's New Life

This is a story of a "furever" foster . . .

Once upon a time, there was a sweet young Staffordshire terrier who was languishing, thin and in poor health, in an overcrowded shelter.  This unfortunate fellow was rescued by OPIN in March of 2012, was given the veterinary care he needed, and began the road to a full recovery.  To help him on his way, a wonderful family in North Stamford opened their home to him as a foster, and . . . well, as they say, the rest is history.  These kind people fell in love with Pico, adopted him in September, and now, just take a look at his Christmas card photo.  Do we have to say any more?

Please consider fostering a homeless pet.  There is nothing that equals a nurturing home experience in preparing an animal for future rehoming.  And there's nothing more gratifying to a loving pet guardian than to provide an innocent dog or cat the opportunity to flourish away from the noisy, crowded and overwhelmingly stressful shelter environment.  And who knows? -- you might just meet the next love of your life that way.  Pico's amazing parents did. 

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good life.

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We truly feel that it's mutual, too!