Jocelyn Taranto, 11, and her mother Renee, from Stamford, after the family adopted Mufasa.
Sunday was a day of smiles. Beginning at 9am, a group of people lined up in front of a small flower store in Cos Cob CT. But this was not a rush for roses. The SPCA was using Flowers by George for a puppy adoption center. Some folks were looking to adopt a new puppy; others were curious to see the dogs from the South, and some just came to feel the joy of holding a wagging wiggling puppy. Thanks to two wonderful women from Greenwich, Lisa Wysocki and Susan Maonis who brought the puppies North and the SPCA who was happy to shelter the dogs and cats when the arrived here, the adoptions were a great success. Seven of the 10 dogs they brought to Cos Cob were adopted and 1 of the 4 kittens found a home. Lisa Wysocki said that the 2 women have been bringing puppies from the South since last September, making dozens of trips back and forth. They have rescued hundreds dogs and cats who would otherwise be euthanized.
Animal lovers and rescuers Lisa Wysocki, Lexi Maonis, 14, and her mother Susan Maonis from Greenwich made the transport of puppies from the south to the SPCA possible.
When they needed a place to have the adoption, George Von Tobel volunteered his flower shop in Cos Cob for the adoptions. So Flowers by George turned into a SPCA extension for a day.
George Von Tobel holds one of the Southern dogs up for adoption in his flower shop.
One family from Greenwich went home with a Boston terrier mix.
Matthew Wan, 11, and his brother Jeffery 7 promised to take care of their new puppy.
John Kearney went to the adoptions to begin to think about finding another dog. He had lost his Golden Retriever recently and the puppy brought a smile.
Jack Kearney enjoyed cuddling the puppies up for adoption.
Katie Caldwell knew right away that this was the right puppy when he showered her with kisses.
Katie Caldwell holds a puppy that would become hers.
Lisa Bonnano, of the SPCA said that there would be more adoptions in Cos Cob in the future. Now, thanks to all the volunteers, many lives have been saved, and many a heart warmed this gray Sunday afternoon.
I have put a gallery of photographs of the SPCA Adoption on the Greenwch Time website. Click Adoptions for the link.
For more about the story, read Colin Gufstafson, Greenwich Time reporter’s story. Click on Puppy (and Kitten) Love for the link.
The world needs more people like Lisa and Susan …. bravo! They have rescued hundreds of animals. The dogs in these pictures are so cute and I’m very glad to hear Sunday was successful. Here’s to many more adoptions ….
Comment by Richard Fouts — August 12th, 2009 @ 1:30 am
Hi, its great to know that there are still a lot people who cares for others. Congrats!
Comment by kazakhstan adoptions — October 29th, 2009 @ 5:55 am
We lost our pug 4 months before christmas to a brain tumor we had him for over 8 years. My son Michael was very upset, he is non verbal autistic I keep searching the shelters or rescue centers for a pug but can not seem to find any please if anyone is willing to make a special needs child happy & is willing to let a loving family adopt a pug please contact us at 203-925-0438 thank you, Joanna
Comment by joanna — February 21st, 2010 @ 9:27 am
Joanna, You could look at the pug rescue website: http://www.pugrescue.com/ I am sorry for your loss. It is very difficult to be without your special dog. Hopefully you will find another dog soon, or he/she will find you.
Comment by Helen Neafsey — February 21st, 2010 @ 11:46 am