Announcements

Visit this page regularly for APFL's new arrivals, recent adoptions,
current news and events.

Thank You
APFL would like to thank Quinn West from Salisbury, Maryland, for her generous donation of cat litter, dog and cat food, and dog and cat treats in December of 2009. We are grateful to Ms.West for the generosity she has shown APFL.

This is Spirit, a twenty-five pound (25) Terrier/Lab Mix who was surrendered on Monday, 12/28/09.

This is Buster, a twenty pound (20) Pug who was surrendered on Sunday, 12/27/09.

Holiday Wishes

A Pet For Life, Inc. would like to take this time to wish you all a wonderful holiday season. We would also like to thank all of you who have remembered and helped us through donations and adoptions this year. We are very grateful to all of our friends. Now, Pat is not going to play on your sympathy. We understand that some are having tough times, but please remember us and our homeless four-legged babies in your thoughts and prayers should you be unable to make a donation at this time. We wish you lots of life's pleasures and more of God's blessings. Happy Holidays!

This is Suzy, a forty pound (40) Terrier Mix who was surrendered on Friday, 12/18/09.

Our handsome boy, Scooter, was delivered to his new home on Monday, 12/14/09.

This is Patrick, a fifteen pound (15) Poodle Mix who was surrendered on Wednesday, 11/26/09.
(Patrick was adopted on Wednesday 12/9/09)

Missy, our Border Collie Mix, and Princess, our Shih/Poo were delivered to their new families on Tuesday, 11/24/09.

This is Benji, a seventeen point seven pound (17.7) Terrier Mix who was surrendered on Thursday, 11/19/09.

This is Pup Pup, a twelve point nine pound (12.9) Rat Terrier Mix who was surrendered on Tuesday, 11/17/09.

Happy Birthday
Pat
We would like to wish a very Happy Birthday to our lady in charge, Pat Long, on Monday, November 9th. Without her, A Pet For Life, Inc. would not exist and many animals with special needs would not have found a 'forever home.'
Personally, Pat is a very important person in my life. She's been my rock, helping me through some pretty rough times. I am so blessed to have her as my neighbor and my very dear friend. She deserves to have a wonderful day, not just today, but every day through the year. ~ Kat
Thank you for everything you do for the animals and for the people you meet. You are very much appreciated and loved. Happy Birthday!

This is Missy, a thirty-five pound (35) Border Collie Mix who was surrendered on Monday, 10/26/09.

This is Percy, a sixty-five pound (65) Golden Retriever Mix who was surrendered on Wednesday, 10/21/09.

Our handsome boy, Teddy, was delivered to his new home on Tuesday, 10/20/09.

Prayer Request
Please include The Serviss Family and The Murrell Family in your prayers. Pattie Murrell, who has adopted three of our babies, is now helping her parents as they deal with some serious health issues. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you.

Meet our newest arrival. This is Boo, a six pound eight ounce (6.8) Chihuahua. He was surrendered on Wednesday, 10/06/09.

Annie, our Beagle/Lab Mix was delivered to her new family on Saturday, 10/03/09.

Pictured on the left is Annie, a friendly Beagle/Lab Mix who is around eighteen months old.
Pictured on the right is Wendy, an extremely sweet Dachshund who is a little over three years old.

In Honor of Kelly Rowan's Birthday
On September 18, 2009.

We at APFL would like to wish the loving mommy of Nellie, a very Happy Birthday on Friday, September 18th.

Sweet Jasmine, our Pomeranian, was delivered to her new family on Wednesday, September 2, 2009.

Our handsome Border Collie Mix, Terry, was adopted on Tuesday, August 18, 2009.

Our sweet Sammy was delivered to his new family on Saturday, August 8, 2009.

Two of our precious babies went to live with their new family today. Lexi, pictured on the left, and Dan, pictured on the right, were delivered today, Tuesday, August 4, 2009.

I received this via email yesterday and wanted to share this with all of our animal lovers as a reminder of the cruelty so many animals face on a daily basis. If something looks suspicious, please report it to help abused "babies" have a better life. My source is Dogster.com from 07/14/09. ~ Kat

Multi-State Dog Fighting Ring Busted
Last week, hundreds of dogs were seized (mostly Pit Bulls) and 25-30 people were arrested during raids conducted in multiple U.S. states. The raids were the largest coordinated rescue in U.S. history, suggesting that the popularity of the lucrative blood sport is at an all-time high: in the U.S. alone, an estimated 40,000 people are involved in organized rings, another 100,000 in "street" dog fighting.

Handsome Hansel, our Maine Coon long-haired cat, was adopted on Saturday, July 11, 2009. We wish him the best of luck with his new family. It's always a wonderful day when one of our babies finds a loving family.

Approximately January 2002 - July 10, 2009
APFL is mourning the sudden loss of our adorable Gretel who passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 10th. She leaves behind her brother, Hansel, and many who loved her dearly. She will be missed.

Due to chronic skin issues and unpredictable, unprovoked aggression, A Pet For Life, Inc. had to say 'goodbye' to Aggie Mae who was humanely euthanized on Thursday, 7/2/09. APFL only euthanizes an animal as a last resort, but when aggression appears, we cannot, with a clear conscience, risk placing such a dog with a family.

"Hi. My name is Sammy. I'm a male Corgi Mix who is approximately two (2) years old. I weigh twenty-seven (27) pounds. I was surrendered to APFL on Wednesday, July 1, 2009."

In Memory Of
M. Wayne Simmons
(10/12/1943 - 06/23/2009)

We would like to offer our heartfelt sympathy to our faithful volunteer, Kim Bradshaw and her family. Mr. Simmons, Kim's father, passed away suddenly on June 23rd. Kim and her family are in our thoughts and prayers.

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Here are some pictures of Callie (formerly known as Scruffy) and Reilly having a bone fest. They are getting along great with no issues with food, toys or bones. They happily trade rawhides back and forth with no hard feelings. Callie loves to sleep on Reilly's big tail and he doesn't seem to mind at all. Lilly is tolerating the addition of Callie, and other than a few hisses here and there they are okay.
Patty Conry ~ 06/23/09

Scruffy, our female Cairn Terrier Mix went to live with her new family on Sunday, June 21, 2009.

In Memory Of Rex
January 7, 1997 - June 10, 2009

We at A Pet For Life, Inc. would like to offer our heartfelt sympathy to Carlton & Kim Bradshaw and their family. Yesterday, twelve-year-old Rex passed away, leaving behind his loving family. (06/11/09)

This is a picture of James Dunn with one of our rescued dogs, Lexi. On June 2nd, he celebrated his birthday. As one of his birthday surprises, he received a gift card which he used to purchase presents for our four-legged babies. We would like to thank him for his generosity in sharing his celebration. (06/11/09)

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Pictured above are Taylor, Billy, and Koda. Our Koda, who was adopted on 02/06/09, is doing well in his new home with his loving family. Thank you for giving one of our babies a forever home. (06/04/09)

Toby, our sweet Yellow Lab Mix went to live with his new family on Sunday, June 14, 2009.

"Hi. I'm Zoe. I'm an approximately three and a half (3-1/2) year old
Border Collie Mix, weighing around eighteen (18) pounds."

"Hello. My name is Terry. Weighing around twenty-eight (28) pounds,
I'm a Border Collie Mix who is around three and a half (3-1/2) years old."

Zoe and Terry were delivered to APFL on June 4, 2009 from Pennsylvania. These two dogs were part of a group of twenty-nine dogs (29) seized from a collector. The case has since been resolved and we were asked to help with some of these dogs. We chose Zoe and Terry. Both are very sweet dogs who need to develop some socialization skills since they have had limited interaction with people. (06/10/09)

This is our handsome Victor. As a kitten, we called him Mr. Attitude. He was and still is very laid back. Victor has been chosen and went to live with his new family on Sunday, 06/07/09.

We at A Pet For Life would like to wish Kim & Carlton Bradshaw a very Happy 20th Anniversary on Wednesday, May27th. Kim has been sharing some of her personal time by volunteering weekly. Recently, she and her husband have made a generous donation to help us continue our mission to help the four-legged babies. We hope you both can share a very special day and many more.

In Honor of Anneliese Davis' Birthday
On May 25, 2009.
We at APFL would like to wish our very dear friend, Anneliese Davis, a very Happy Birthday on Monday, May25th. Anneliese is very special to all of us at A Pet For Life, Inc. Along with her husband, Matt, she has adopted several of our precious senior dogs, helped us find forever homes for other four-legged babies who needed a chance, and made generous donations through the years. Thank you for helping us. We wish for you a wonderful birthday.

"Hi. My name is Scruffy. I'm a female Cairn Terrier Mix who is approximately a year and a half (1-1/2) old and weigh fourteen and a half (14-1/2) pounds. I am a rescued stray. The family who found me couldn't keep me, so I was surrendered to APFL on Friday, May 29, 2009."

Nissa, formerly known as Sarah, our nineteen (19) pound, approximately two (2) year old, Dachshund/Beagle Mix went to her new home on Sunday, May 17, 2009.

Buddy, our five year old Miniature Pinscher went to live with his new family on Friday, May 15, 2009.

Lady, our pretty fifty-three (53) pound, approximately five and a half (5-1/2) year old, Black Labrador Retriever Mix went to her new home on Tuesday, May 12, 2009. 05/13/09

Due to the rainy weather, I've been unable to photograph three new arrivals at APFL. On April 30th, Jasmine and Jake arrived. Jasmine is a twenty (20) pound black Pomeranian. Jake is a sixty-five (65) pound Black Labrador Retriever. Also, On May 1st, Daisy was surrendered. She is a sixty-six (66) pound Chocolate Labrador Mix.

Along with these three, Nissa (formerly known as Sarah) was returned. She's a nineteen (19) pound black and white Dachshund/Beagle Mix. Her picture is on the Dogs Available page.

As soon as this weather breaks, I will photograph our newest arrivals and include them on the web site. Thanks. ~ Kat 05/047/2009

UPDATE:
Finally, the weather was cooperative and the pictures of our latest arrivals were taken and now are posted on the Dogs Available for Adoption page. 05/06/2009

Cassie, our sweet German Shepherd/Beagle Mix who was adopted on 02/19/2009 has returned to APFL on Tuesday, April 28, 2009. Unfortunately for Cassie, she and the family who adopted her weren't the appropriate match, so we're looking for another "forever home."04/28/2009

Born on 02/18/08, Tater is a sweet little sixteen (16) pound, fourteen (14) month old, Bichon/Shih Tzu who came to us on Monday, April 13, 2009. He was given to a senior lady for companionship, but his youthful energy was a little more than she could handle. He is a handsome boy. 04/18/09
UPDATE: Tater was visited by a wonderful family on Sunday, 04/19/2009. They have recently adopted two other "four-legged" babies from us and were thinking of adding a third to their crew. The three dogs played so well together, they adopted Tater. (04/19/09)

Happy 9th Birthday to Mark Murrell
April 18th
In honor of Mark's 9th birthday, a special donation has been made to A Pet For Life, Inc. Mark and his family have adopted two of our four-legged babies and we have been told he is a loyal viewer of our web site. APFL would like to wish Mark a very special Happy Birthday. We wish you many more. (04/18/09)

Howie, our playful forty-three (43) pound, approximately eighteen (18) month old, Bassett Hound/Labrador Mix went home with his new Mommy on Saturday, April 18, 2009. 04/18/09

Our Great Dane, Kota, aka 'the gentle giant' at one hundred forty-four (144) pounds went to live with his new family on Thursday, April 9, 2009. 04/09/09

Kenny, our handsome little eight (8) pound, almost two (2) year old, Chihuahua Mix was delivered to his new home on Wednesday, April 8, 2009. 04/08/09

Sarah, a sweet little nineteen (19) pound, approximately two (2) year old, Dachshund/Beagle Mix came to us on Thursday, April 2, 2009, but she isn't staying for very long. A family came to visit our four-legged babies on Sunday and Sarah was chosen. She'll be leaving us on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 to go live with her new family. 04/06/09

"Hi. I'm Sadie. I'm an approximately four (4) year old

Golden Retriever Mix, weighing around fifty (50) pounds."

"Hello. My name is Toby. Weighing sixty-six (66) pounds,
I'm a Yellow Lab Mix who is almost four (4) years old."

Sadie and Toby were surrendered to APFL on March 28, 2009 by the same family because their first child is due in April.
Both of these dogs are very sweet and friendly.

A Pet For Life, Inc. would like to wish our very dear friend, Matt Davis, a special Happy Birthday on Saturday, March 21st. He and his wife, Anneliese, have been extremely generous to us over the years, both through donations and adopting several of our precious senior dogs. Thank you and we wish you many more.

"Hi. My name is Buddy. I'm approximately five (5) years old and weigh around ten (10) pounds. I am a rescued stray who is currently available for adoption. In a couple of weeks, I will require surgery to correct an inverted eyelid, but APFL will be responsible for the expenses. I'm a very sweet little boy who needs a wonderful home and a loving family to adopt me. I arrived at APFL on Sunday, March 15, 2009."

A special donation was recently made by her mother, Kim.
We at APFL would like to wish Kira a very Happy 13th Birthday.
Thank you for being one of our dearest friends. (03/11/09)

Today, A Pet For Life, Inc. had to say 'goodbye' to one of our recent arrivals. Due to aggressive behavior, Murphy, the Wheaten Terrier, was humanely euthanized on Wednesday, 3/4/09. APFL only euthanizes an animal as a last resort, but when aggression appears, we cannot, with a clear conscience, risk placing such a dog with a family.

"Hi. I'm Grady. I'm a three (3) pound gray cat around six (6) months old. I am a very sweet little boy who needs a wonderful home and a loving family to adopt me. I came to stay with APFL on Tuesday, February 10, 2009."

"Hello, my name is Patches and I'm a Brittany Spaniel. I was delivered to my new home Tuesday, 02/10/2009."

"Hi. My name is Chico and I have been adopted. I went to live with my new family on Saturday, 02/07/2009."

"Hi, I'm Koda, a Border Collie Mix. Aunt Pat took me Friday, 02/06/2009, to my new home."

"My name is Savannah. I was delivered to my new home on Sunday, 02/01/2009. I am enjoying spending time playing with my toys while I lay on my blankie in the middle of the floor."

This is Handsome Dan. He is a fifty-seven (57) pound Boxer Mix who is approximately a 1-1/2 years old. He was rescued in Virginia and brought to us on Saturday, 01/31/09.

On 01/13/09, Howie, an approximately one and a half (1-1/2) year old boy, arrived at APFL.
He is a Bassett/Labrador Mix who weighs in at forty-three (43) pounds.

Lady is a Black Labrador Mix who weighs in at fifty-three pounds. She was born on 09/11/2003 and came to us on 01/14/09.

Angel is an approximately two (2) year old darkcalico cat. She came to APFL on 12/20/08.

In Honor of Dr. Marisa Carey's Birthday
on January 21, 2009,
a special donation has been made by Judy Davis.
We at APFL wish to also honor Dr. Carey today
and every day for her contributions to us over the years.

In Memory Of BooBoo
May 21, 2007 - January 19, 2009

After battling a short, aggressive illness, our sweet little BooBoo took her final walk across The Rainbow Bridge on January 19, 2009. At the first signs of something being wrong with BooBoo, she was treated by our regular veterinarian with medication and numerous tests, but even with treatment, less than two weeks after her initial symptoms, BooBoo was humanely let go to prevent any suffering. She leaves behind her foster mothers, Joyce Sides and Pat. Her last months on this earth were safe, comfortable and full of love. "BooBoo was such a sweet soul who left us much too soon. She will be terribly missed."
Kneicea A. Tull (01/19/09)

"Hello, I'm Precious. After several years of living with Aunt Pat and hoping for a "forever home," a family has chosen me as their new addition. I went to my new home today, Sunday, 01/11/2009."

"I'm Handsome Dan and after a short stay at APFL, I went home with my new family today, Saturday, 01/10/2009."

"Hi there. My name is Joni. I'm a sweet little kitten who was chosen as an addition to my brother, Frankie's family." (Wednesday, 01/08/2009)