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We adopted 7-month old Max on March 9th and he has been an incredible addition to our family. A pup from rural Georgia, he’s still getting used to the bustle of the big city, but he’s adjusting quite nicely and is becoming less nervous every day. People always stop me on the street to tell… Read more »

Four years following a stroke that left him partially paralyzed and with a speech disability, my brother Christopher was able to move back out on his own. A year later he felt ready to welcome a cat into his home. He spent a lot of time researching on-line and visiting shelters in search of the… Read more »

Lana (right), formerly Roxey, is the perfect addition to our furry family. We adopted Leonard a few months back and knew he needed a forever friend. Lana has helped build his confidence especially when socializing with people. She is so loving and friendly and gives endless kisses. Lana loves sitting in the sun, a typical… Read more »

This Georgia puppy had been through the ringer but has now settled into our loving home. Leo (the lighter tan color dog) is doing amazingly well, always happy and super friendly. When we came to the shelter to look at him, Leo was a shy very timid puppy. Now he is outgoing, loves to run,… Read more »

I adopted Tegan (formerly Stacie) on July 14, 2016.  She was born in Georgia. It was love at first sight! I had been planning to rescue a puppy for a few years and I was finally ready to make a decision. I got to NEAS about two hours before the puppies were coming out and… Read more »

I like to explain how I chose my cats the same way you might explain how you met your significant other. There are two cats with whom the mutual choosing has occurred, so here’s how I met Tikvah (formerly Lizzie) pictured first, and Flicka pictured below. Sometimes you meet someone and you know, you just… Read more »

Darwin is such an intelligent dog. He learned so much from his foster caregiver in Georgia, who nurtured him until he was old enough to make the trip north.   We are having such a wonderful time with him. At night, he sleeps in a play pen in our bedroom and I just need to… Read more »

Mickey is doing so very well!  As soon as we brought him home, after sniffing and exploring the house, he jumped up and settled on our love seat, so that is now “his.”  When not sleeping or hanging out on it, he loves to put his front paws on the back rest and look out… Read more »

We adopted Marilyn but changed her name to Shelby. It has been about two weeks and our family is now whole. Shelby is smart, sweet, gives kisses to everyone she meets. She loves to chase tennis balls and brings them back to repeat it over and over as we giggle with her. I cannot thank… Read more »

Years ago we wanted a companion for our older lab, Prince, and so we visited NEAS. We ended up adopting Raleigh, even though we were told that Raleigh was active and the two dogs might not get along. Raleigh and Prince ended up being best friend, and they would lie on our deck, squished against each… Read more »