Cloud Nine Rescue Flights

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He who believes he is too small to make a difference has never tried to sleep while a mosquito buzzes in his ear.  This proverb is a reminder to all of us of the power each of us has to make a profound difference in the lives of animals.  It’s also a reminder that even small actions can have big results.

As anyone who has ever tried to sleep while a dog or cat tries to wake you knows, pets instinctively understand the power of small acts.  They know that a simple wag of their tail can disarm a threat, that their presence alone can heal a person in need, and yes, that a simple wet nose kiss can wake a human no matter how desperately tired that human is!   The power of small acts is one of the most important lessons we can learn from animals.  Whether you volunteer time, money, or supplies to your local shelter, foster a cat or dog, or spread the word about the critical importance of spay and neuter, your actions matter for animals.

Your decision to volunteer as a dog walker at your local shelter could make all the difference for a dog that has never been taken on a walk before. The few cans of food you donate to a shelter may seem insignificant but for the dog and cat whose bellies are full from it, it’s an enormous gesture.  And the spare change you give to help an animal may seem like a drop in the bucket but when it’s added to a thousand other small donations, Cloud Nine can pay for another pet transport flight, a shelter can care for more animals, and more pets can find their forever homes.

And in case you still doubt the power of small acts, the stories of the Cloud Nine alumni below will convince you.  Every single one of these dogs was scheduled to die in an overcrowded shelter simply because there was no space for them.  Some of them had never known what it felt like to have a full belly, to be pet, to play, to see the sunshine, or to romp in the grass.  Some of them were so young when they ended up in the shelter that the only life they knew was the inside of that shelter.

Today, every one of these pets is not only alive but living in loving, permanent families because of small acts taken by regular people.  Some people donated food, some gave money, some gave space, and others gave their time.  As a result, the lives of these pets and the lives of their new families are forever changed for the better. Like the Cloud Nine alumni that came before them, these pets have already returned tenfold the kindness and love given to them from the small acts that changed their lives – small acts that literally gave them new lives.

After her Cloud Nine Rescue flight on January 23, Rayla lived with a foster family for two weeks and was adopted in February along with Montana. Rayla and Montana’s new family is loving, patient, and kind and these pups couldn’t be in a better home!  Rayla and Montana also have a 13-year old (human!) brother in their new family who absolutely loves them and is a constant companion to them both.  Rayla is a quiet and shy pup but she can take her time opening up in her new family.  They said they’ll “patiently wait for Rayla to open her heart and let us in.  She is so sweet and we all look at her longingly to take away her fears and to know she is in a safe, loving home.”

Rayla’s brother Montana is a big, goofy, lovable, playful bundle of energy!  Fortunately, Montana is also a good listener so he can channel all that energy productively – whew!  As soon as Montana arrived at his new home, he made himself at home immediately and he and Rayla bonded right away.  On their daily walks, Rayla and Montana walk right at each other’s side.  Rayla and Montana are so deserving of their amazing new family and of each other!  What a happy update for these pups!

Here’s Reverse the beagle pup with his new Mom!  A picture really does speak a thousand words – Reverse and his Mom look like they couldn’t be more thrilled to have found each other!  And, Reverse has a doggie sibling in his new home, too to keep him busy and teach him the doggy ropes!

Reverse is adorable!  It’s no wonder he found his forever family so soon after his rescue flight!  How could anyone resist those beagle eyes?!  He and his new family are going to have a great time together!

Buddy, another absolutely adorable Beagle pup also found a forever home since his rescue flight in January.  Not surprisingly, just like Reverse, Buddy only had to wait a few days for he and his new family to find each other!

Keebler the poodle, Rayla, Reverse, and Buddy were all on the January 23 rescue flight together.  They traveled all the way from South Carolina to Albany, NY and Manchester, NH to meet their new families and start their new lives.  Keebler found his forever family just a few days after his rescue flight!  He and his new human siblings are so lucky to be able to grow up together!  There’s nothing better than growing up with a great dog, and for Keebler, there’s nothing better than having a new family that loves him and that he’ll be a part of forever!

The January 23 rescue flight was a new start for lots of pups!  Besides the Cloud Nine alumni above, two German Shepherd pups on that flight, Reese and Bear, were adopted the same day they arrived in Manchester, NH!  They’ve been absolutely great since then!  They take walks together, got to play in the snow, and are very happy puppies!

Sprout also flew to his new life that day but he had to wait for his eye and ear infections to get better before he could be adopted.  Fortunately, Sprout healed quickly and only had to wait a few weeks before he went home to his new Mom and Dad and a brand new, happy and healthy start!

Finally, Arizona also left a bad situation and flew into a good one on January 23.  Her new foster family fell in love with her and decided to be her forever family.  Arizona is doing great and she’s also a superstar – she’s got quite a fan base on Facebook!  Here’s her link:  http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30671916&o=all&op=1&view=all&subj=24095273780&aid=-1&id=1584796597