Read Regis' Happy Tail adoption story in adopter Megan's own words.
One look at Regis and it's apparent he's a good dog. It's hard to
reconcile his sweet smile with the way he was treated in his earlier
life. He was rescued from a yard where he spent his days and nights tied up. His collar was so tight, it had rubbed away the fur on his neck. He was suffering from heartworms, which suggests he received no veterinary care. He was a dog ready for a second chance.
Puppy Connection Rescue, based in Washington, PA, was determined to give him that second chance. His story and photo were posted on Petfinder, where Megan Sisinni of Slippery Rock, PA, saw him. She contacted the rescue and set the adoption process in motion.
Once Regis was in his new home, Megan couldn't understand how anyone could have treated him with such disregard. "He is the most
lovable, kind-hearted animal I have ever met!" she says. "He loves people, other
dogs, long walks, and treats. He is so eager to learn and please. How this dear, sweet, lovable soul
could have been left outside for years without anyone to love is beyond
my imagination!"
And there's a lot of learning going on as Regis settles into his new life. He lacks some skills most dogs pick up when they are younger, but the Sisinnis are gradually introducing him to all the things he has missed. For instance,"he is getting the hang of what you do with bones," Megan says. He's also learning things like how to climb stairs and get in and out of the car. This is important because the Sisinnis plan to fill his summer with "fishing, boat rides, campfires, swimming and treats."
With his new family, Regis is learning about the best treat of all -- love.
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And there's a lot of learning going on as Regis settles into his new life. He lacks some skills most dogs pick up when they are younger, but the Sisinnis are gradually introducing him to all the things he has missed. For instance,"he is getting the hang of what you do with bones," Megan says. He's also learning things like how to climb stairs and get in and out of the car. This is important because the Sisinnis plan to fill his summer with "fishing, boat rides, campfires, swimming and treats."
With his new family, Regis is learning about the best treat of all -- love.
More Happy Tails:
Two autistic boys find guinea pigs are perfect pets
Four little guinea pigs brighten a new home
A senior guinea pig settles into retirement
It's Adopt-A-Rescued-Guinea Pig Month! A class pet goes home
Two adopted rabbits make one hoppy family
February is Adopt-A-Rescued Rabbit Month
A frozen screen + a little luck = a great home for this shy Pit Bull
A rescued Pit Bull fits right in with a family's six kids
Once stray, a rescued bird chirps his way into his family's heart
It's Adopt-A-Rescued Bird Month! Meet Elvis, the African Grey
A shy Pomeranian comes out of his shell with TLC
A Pit Bull's foster home becomes her forever home
After five years in a cage, one rescued dog finds her forever home
A rescue dog brings joy to fellow seniors
One dog changes a family's life in a 'Flash'
Two senior cats are even better than one!
One senior dog finds a great home for her golden years
