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Penelope
Penelope was one of our first rescues. She came to us in August 2023 so scared and timid. It took her several weeks to warm up to us but once she did her sweet personality really started to shine. Always so gentle, loyal and loving.
She soon became one of the smartest and most well-behaved dogs we've ever had the pleasure of having in our lives. Penelope was always friendly with all the new dogs and welcomed them to our pack. Still a tad timid but would warm up fairly quickly.
Penelope was with us for a year and a half without even one inquiry or application. Just before Thanksgiving 2024 she received (4) applications within a (2) weeks' time. We would only consider someone or a small family with patience and gentle spirit for Penelope. We wanted to be sure she ended up in the right environment to live a long happy life.



After (4) visits with Penelope, so that she wasn't leaving with a stranger, she was officially brought to her beautiful country home January 6th, 2025, to meet her (3) new fur-siblings and run and play all afternoon with her new family, a wonderful couple who live close by. While we miss her so much already and it's not the same without her here, we are confident she will love her new family and home, and we can't wait to see all the fun adventures the future holds for Penelope. <3

Jasper
Instantly stole our hearts! He was adopted by an elementary school friend of mine and her amazing family. He will have so much fun and be so loved!



Oslo came in September as well and was the only one from his litter to hitch a ride to Vermont. He had a foster home ready and waiting for him at transport. He instantly took to them and knew he was safe from euthanasia and abuse.
This great young couple were able to help him with leash training, having fun at the dog park and learning life in the suburbs. He became quite the celebrity at the local college making many adorning friends!
His foster family found his forever home, which ended up being a college friend's family. Oslo instantly connected with them, and they adored him from the start. With those bright blue eyes, beautiful markings, and sweetest temperament there was no question he was meant to be a member of their family.
We enjoy getting updates and hearing that he is learning so quickly and enjoying his new life as a free and spoiled boy who is showered with love and caring every day. We couldn't have asked for an easier transition to the perfect home for Oslo.
Oslo


Brody
This adorable boy was one of the unique puppies from his litter. Saved from euthanasia Sept. 14th, 2024. One of the more gentle and calm puppies he stole our hearts from the beginning. He had the cute little puppy belly and clumsy big paws; he instantly received many applications.
A wonderful couple from southern Vermont adopted Brody and have been giving him the best training and all the love he deserves.


Brody has settled in well and we love getting updates and pictures. It's great to hear that he continues to be such a well-behaved and swee boy and they are thrilled to be giving him the best home and life he could ever want.
Maple was saved from euthanasia with 14 other pups Sept. 14th, 2024. She was one of the tiniest, more beautiful baby girls
and such a well-behaved puppy. She was adopted by a wonderful young couple and instantly bonded with her big brother!



Maple
Success! Honey was adopted!
Honey
Sadly, her owner passed away in August 2024. She was held at a boarding facility for about 3 months. Being 8 years old she was showing signs of depression, obviously missing the only family she ever knew and not having a place to call home.
When all of a sudden just the right family came along. They had an instant connection and haven't left other's sides since. Someone who is retired and can spend their days taking beautiful walks and afternoon naps with Honey, and she can shower them with affection and unconditional love.
It meant so much to us that we were contacted to help Honey find a new home and support her transition to a new owner. These are the stories that keep us going.
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*ADOPTED*
Miss Daisy!




Daisy's story is more than miraculous. She was found running after a car that had just abandoned her on a rural road in Texas, completely emaciated, to fend for herself.
Thankfully a true hero from the house nearby, who happened to be an experienced rescue dog foster, saw her running and was able to secure Daisy at her home.
Over the next year Daisy's foster hero did everything to take care of her and heal her from the abuse and trauma she had endured. While physically and emotionally Daisy was thriving and learning how to be a dog in a loving environment, at times finding a forever home seemed hopeless. Considering the never-ending growing number of abandoned, abused, neglected, stray dogs in critical need of rescue in TX and surrounding southern states.
Even though PCAR is located in Vermont we wanted to support Daisy and her foster family in any possibly way and gladly added her to our website, social media, and our Petfinder account. Hoping to find a home in the safe northeastern part of the country.
Just before Christmas 2024, I received a message from Daisy's foster Mom that she had officially been adopted! While it didn't happen directly through PCAR, a single Mother and her son found Daisy on Petfinder thanks to the foster Mom's friend sharing Daisy's Petfinder profile!
2025 is going to be an amazing year full of love and adventure for Daisy and her new family! We'd like to thank everyone who helped Daisy along the way by sharing her profile and social media posts. It truly takes a village to care for these furry companions we consider family <3

Marley
Scout
Two sweet boys that lived in cages in a basement for years are officially adopted by their fosters. They are doing great and are so happy!


Scout & Marley are both a bit older, 8-9 yrs. old. They are both so grateful to not spend their days in cage style kennels anymore.
Now they can spend their senior years living a happy dog life.
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