Smokey Starts a New Adventure

This is Smokey's Owner Marty Roeske. I would like to inform you that we are moving to Shawnee, Oklahoma as I am retiring.

 

We have a nice large house we are moving into with a large fenced in yard for Smokey and Mindy to play in. Just to let you know we took our Bostons to our vet and they are both very healthy. Smokey is just a wonderful dog. We have not had one problem with him since adopting him November 2013. He has lost all of his aggressive habits and is friendly to all that come into our house. Inez, Mindy and I could not be more pleased.

 

We hope that Smokey and Mindy will have a great time in their new home!

 

Marty and Smokey

Update on Smokey - Smokey's the Best

My wife Inez and I adopted Smokey almost a year now. I have got to tell you it seems Smokey has been part of our family forever.  He is doing great, he is such a good dog and a very loving companion. We have not had ONE incident with him and if you read his bio that might surprise you. He has to near us all the time and he LOVES to get LOVE. We could not be happier with him and he at one time was very well trained. You can see his expressions now everyday. He used to have terrible dreams at first but they have now disappeared. He sleeps all night and most of the time I find him along side our bed when I wake up. He goes on 2 walks a day if noy more and that is his favorite time . He loves his walks around the neighborhood. When we first took him you could tell he did not trust strangers on the walks ( hair on his back stood up) now he greets them with no problems. We are still very careful because of his history but he has not let us down at all.

 

Smokey loves to be near us no matter what room we are in even our bathroom when we are in the shower or I am shaving. About the only problem we have with Smokey is you have watch when ever you move cause he is always underfoot and I mean always.

 

We might have rescued Smokey but he rescued our little girl Mindy. After our older Boston Mack went to the rainbow bridge she was depressed and lonely. She was never alone in the house. Smokey and her get on great, They are always together. She is a very happy boston again as is Smokey.

 

I enclosed some photos. The one with Smokey laying on the spread shows just what a good dog he is. When he came to us with Lisa. She told us he chews up all his blankets he is given. Well that is the same blanket he was given on day one and its still all in one piece almost a year later and he still lays on it when not on the couch next to me. Which is where he spends the majority of his time

 

I just wanted to update on how our Smokey is doing. We could not be happier with him. I have always hears adopted dogs can be the best and that is certainly true in our case with Smokey.

 

So to describe how Smokey and us are doing in almost a year's time in a word is WONDERFUL.

 

Marty R and Inez R

Smokey Is Adopted

Lisa Vaughan:

Couldn't be happier....Smokey found the perfect home. Thank you Stacie Scogno-Kyle for making the amazing video that got him adopted.

Getting updates like this is why i do rescue...so happy for Smokey and his family.


"Hi Lisa,

I just wanted to let you know I am very happy in my new home. My new owners just think I am a WONDERFUL dog. I have been very good no problems what so ever. I have not left their side since I got here. I go to any room they are in to be near them. When I get petted by Marty I move around so his hand is on my rear end and he scratches my rear for a long time no problems. I have already learned to take my treats from him nice and easy after sitting. They can tell I am a good dog and want to make them happy and I do. I do insist on a lot of attention and most of the time I get it. I get on well with my sister Mindy, she just likes to lay around a lot and we do so together. Inez gave me my own blanket and at first I started to chew it but when I was told no I stopped and have not chewed on it since. I have had 3 long walks in my new neighborhood and let everyone know I was there.

I want to thank you for taking such good care of me until Marty and Inez adopted me. I seem to be very content and happy here and very different then they thought based on my history and what they were told. Marty even joked that maybe you brought the wrong dog lol.

love you and thank you
Smokey"

Thank you Lisa for everything that you did for this boy for the last year and a half.  You are truly his rescue angel.

The Vaughan Collection

Smokey and Webster and all of their friends.

Adopt Foster Smokey

Thanks to Lisa Vaughan for fostering Smokey and to Stacie Kyle for making this beautiful video!

 

Now let’s find Smokey a forever home of his own!

A Smile From Senior Smokey

i just wanted to send you all a smile from Smokey. Smokey is one of our senior boys..he’s just over 10. he’s been a foster for about a year and a half. 

He was super happy after his walk on this day =)

 

Lisa Vaughan

Smokey is Smiling

 

Mr Smokey is all smiles after his long walk....pay no attention to the Pittie "checking him out" at the other end....

 

Lisa Vaughan

More Wish List Thank Yous

 

Gracie is LOVING her new things and can't thank everyone enough!! We were so surprised! Gracie has been playing with that frisbee non stop and she loves the treats, the toys, the hoodie, etc etc. She was jumping for everything! So wonderful! Thanks for having this available!

 

--Raelynn Zappulla

 

 

 

Nitro would like to say a HUGE thank you for his wish list items!! He was so excited...well as excited as a 15 1/2 yr old can be...

-- Lisa Vaughan

 

Smokey would like to say THANK YOU for his wish list item too! Now if he can just get his foster sibling Cleveland to get out of his new awesome bed........

-- Lisa Vaughan

 

Sasha had more goodies come in the mail today, and she can't thank everyone enough!

-- Heather Coursen

Buster says THANK YOU! For all the nylabones that were shipped his way!

 

-Carolyn McCarthy, Kamp Kanine

Smokey is Adopted

Congratulations to Smokey, who was just adopted by James Nielsen. After 10 months in foster care...Smokey was adopted!

He will be living large in the middle of the Poconos. He's got a new best friend!

Special thanks to Lisa Vaughan for being the foster Mom to Smokey, and for finding him the perfect new Dad!

Best wishes to Smokey, love, love, love Happy Endings! Lisa, you made this happy ending possible, BIG BRAVO! 

Foster Smokey Is Home, Permanently!

Foster Smokey was adopted this past weekend after 10 months in his foster home!  Congratulations to Smokey, his foster family, and his new family.

Smokey Eats His Bed

 

Nitro shared his bed (before Smokey destroyed it) with Lisa Vaughan's new SNORT pug foster Mugsy who is 13. Between the 2 of them there is almost 28 years!

 

And here's Smokey!

Smokey does not like animal print beds!

 

Animal prints should be worn by animals!

New Foster Smokey

Hey Eberybuddy! Im Smokey! I've been in my foster home for a few weeks so it's time to introduce myself. I am 9 years old but you wouldn't know it! I was in a shelter since February, but now I'm living the good life! I am a little shy at first and it takes some time for me to get to know you, but once I do I am a MUSH! I will be available soon!

New Foster Smokey

 

 

 

Smokey came to us by wonderful transport member Kelly Boogard. He was initially very frightened. He was terrified to say the least. He is 30 pounds of big sexy. He loves the family. He is actually a very gentle soul who wants to please people. He is a beautiful boy with a bright spirit and although calm is very attentive and alert.

He is a love and we adore him.

Laurie Williamson, Foster Mom