21/09/2025
It is especially sad to see bonded animals turned in to our shelter. We feel like they have lost their family and their home and we do not want them to lose each other. We try especially hard to place bonded pairs together. Such was the case with Oreo and Qcumber (their names on arrival). Qcumber is more outgoing and Oreo is very dependent on her. They are a very bonded pair. Their previous family brought them in because they were moving. We get a lot of animals brought in when their person moves. Qcumber and Oreo are both girls and only a year old. They were not in the house, they were not spayed and had no current vaccinations. We were determined they would stay together and that they would find a family who would make them a part of their family that included them being inside with that family. Saturday was Qcumber and Oreo's day and we are all so happy beyond words!! One of the questions on adoption application is what would you do with your pet if you have to move. The Rowe family was very firm, if we move everybody moves. That simple. That is family.
Caleb and Emily Rowe saw the girls on our page and they started thinking about them. They already had one large dog at home and were looking for a friend for their beautiful Pyrenees, Shep. They had not thought about two dogs but they saw the girls on our page and the family, including Shep came for a meet and greet. One of our adoption counselors suggested the dogs meet out back by our large dog runs in a fenced area. Everyone got along great!! Oreo, the darker girl is very dependent on her sister. She stayed right by her side as Shep came to introduce himself. All the pups did a little nose to nose and while Oreo was sticking by sis's side, she had no problem with the big guy. And just like that, these girls have the best new family! They will have a fenced back yard but will be inside with family, including Shep and their new little girl who fell in love with this pair as well. Special adoptions like this cause us to have a little happy cry sometimes. It just not get much better than this for these sweet, sweet girls. Thank you so much Rowe family! You sure made the MARL staff very happy and we cannot thank you enough for welcoming Oreo and Qcumber to your family.