Successful Adoptions = "Happy Tails"

At the 4 Paws Society, we love to hear from those who have adopted a dog from us.  We consider them "Happy Tails" and post them right here. 

If you have adopted from 4 Paws and want to share your story and pictures with us, please do. Below is a copy of an e-mail sent to 4 Paws President Wanda Williams.

Hi, Wanda,

I just wanted to send you an update on Fred.

Fred was still in recovery mode for about a week or so after we adopted him, healing up from his neutering and finishing up his kennel cough medication. He's healed up nicely now, and has so much more spunk than when we first met him! His personality is coming out more and more each day, and his confidence is, too. Betsy has really enjoyed showing him the ropes and they are starting to have fun playing together. They occasionally grumble with each other like siblings will, but they stick close together and have no problems sharing their toys, water, etc. Fred tries to wash Betsy's ears, and I've caught them "spooning" in bed, LOL. Fred makes a lot of really funny corgi noises, including a low rumbling sound when we are petting him that sounds just like purring!

Read more: The Happy Tail of Fred

Just an up date on Tex…

We call him Tex-Rex or TR for short. Getting along GREAT.

Stays around the house when we’re out side, Hiking on a leash unless very close to home.

FRIENDLY to a fault. We are VERY HAPPY with him and think he is with us.

He learned where to be while we’re eating (in 3 days) ..otherwise follow us around..some times sleeps under the bed or on his bed in the LR..

Right now he is about 3 feet from me as I type this.

Two year old Faith was dumped, an unwanted matted mess, in a neighborhood in southern Louisiana and turned in to 4 Paws Society Inc.

She was found to be heart worm positive. After being spayed and treated for heart worms, she spent some time learning house manners in a home with her wonderful foster mother Angela.

When our little Westie passed away recently we decided to look for a rescue who needed us and began searching Petfinder.com. We found Faith and after a long day of travel she arrived smiling on the PETS LLC Rescue Transport in Nashville, ready to enjoy the good life in Tennessee.

She is beautiful, playful, well trained and we wish we could have more just like her!

Adopting Faith thru Petfinder.com is the best thing we have done in a long time!

If you like friendly, spunky Corgi females then this pretty sweet Foxie Lady is the dog for you.

Foxie is a registered female so we know that she is pure.

She is Ms. Personality and she likes everyone and every other animal too.

She is such a love and a rather small adult Corgi.

She likes to ride in the car and is so good riding and she walks right with you when off leash too.

She is a fantastic Corgi girl and she will make her new family very happy.

You can e-mail us to get an adoption application. You can return the completed adoption application to us via e-mail or fax it to 337-558-6331.

Contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Wanda at 337-661-9132.

We do out of the area adoptions which include a "virtual" home visit.

Do you want a small dog that will make you smile and laugh?

Do you like a Corgi/JRT mix?

Then Perkins is the dog for you. He is a small guy with a big heart. He has such a big personality and is well behaved and house trained too.

Perkins gets on with all creatures...humans, dogs, cats,etc. He thinks everyone is his friend and that he should keep you good company.

This dog is small...less than 12 pounds and is about one year old or a little younger.

He will not grow any more and he is a sweet affable fellow who would fit into any family situation. Perkins does like to "Lap" sit while you use the computer or watch TV. He also is a great little bed partner.

Call or e-mail us today. We can send you an adoption application.

We also do out of the area adoptions...we do a "virtual" home visit and an over the phone Home Interview as part of our adoption process. Contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call us at 337-661-9132 cell.

We think you will fall in love with Perkins if you meet him.

Fred is smart like a fox and handsome like a champion Corgi.

He has the very best personality. He is so happy to see his person and he will roll over for you to rub his belly.

He does the full body wiggle when he sees you and he is playful, smart, and well behaved.

This guy is only two years old and he is a registered Corgi with the typical Corgi behaviors...all good in our opinion.

If you want an indoor Corgi who loves to play outdoors and do things with you then this is the Corgi for you.

Contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and request an adoption application.

You can return it via e-mail or fax to 337-558-6331.

You can contact Wanda at 337-661-9132 to discuss Fred Fox as well.

Looking for a handsome adult Corgi male? Then look no further.

George is a good looking Corgi that is red and white and has the docked tail...he is a pure bred Corgi.

George is 3 years old and is a spunky Corgi who will do his play bow to you and then run all around you to show you how fast he is.

George is a big Corgi and smart as can be. He is learning about walking on a leash and riding in a car.

He had a rough time this last year before he got into rescue but now he is learning how to be loved and cared for once again.

If you want the typical Corgi personality and a handsome Corgi as well then come out and meet our George.

You can contact Wanda at 337-661-9132 or e-mail us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

YOu can print out the application from our forms section and fax it to 337-558-6331

We can also e-mail you an adoption application and you can return to us via e-mail.

Or we can e-mail you the adoption application and you can fax it back to us at 337-558-6331.

We do out of the area adoptions. We do a vet reference and a home visit (virtual if out of town) prior to finalizing the adoption.

Come out to meet George at 465 Hardy Road, Sulphur, LA 70665. Our hours are 8AM-5PM Mon - Sat and 1PM-3PM on Sunday. The phone number at the facility is 337-558-5184.

Mike Louviere and his wife adopted  a 4paws Corgi dog named "Dutchess."

Below is an e-mail that he sent to us regarding the "therapy" she is providing to his wife who has diabetes and has been hospitalized for treatment recently.

"If I could have designed a dog for my wife and I, I do not think that I could have done better than Dutchess. She has made herself at home with me. She is alert, yet quiet, exactly what an apartment dog needs to be.

The last two afternoons I have taken her to visit my wife at Holly Hill Nursing Home. It was love at first sight with Jane. She adores Dutchess. I could not believe how well-behaved Dutchess was/is. She allows anyone who wants to pet her to pet her as long as they wish to.

Nothing seems to make her nervous, she just rolls with all the punches. She does pull on her leash a little when we are inside and going down the halls. All the smells and sights interest her. So far she has not tried to herd wheelchairs, but it would not surprise me if she did.

Read more: The Happy Tail of Dutchess

This is a wonderful and beautiful Corgi girl that is 3 years old and rather small for a Corgi.

She is a pure bred Corgi and is the typical Welsh Corgi personality. Highly intelligent, energetic, happy and affectionate.

Like the majority of Corgis, she is independent. She plays well with other dogs and loves people.

She might try to herd the kids or the cats but she is just playing and doing what she was bred to do.

This is a very nice Corgi that deserves a very nice home. She will make a great companion for her new adopter.

You can contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call us at 337-558-5184. We can e-mail you an adoption application and you can e-mail it back or you can fax it back to 337-558-6331.

We do out of the area adoptions as well...we require a "virtual" home visit for out of the area adoptions. Call and arrange a meet and greet with Sadie Corgi today.

Lucky (aka Jessica) is a red and white Pembroke Welsh Corgi female that is just a little over a year old.

She is just the best Corgi ever. She gets along with all the other dogs and she even plays with the cat.

Jessica gets in her crate at night and goes straight to sleep...she never barks once.

Jessica is such a happy and kind dog. This young lady is a gem.

To meet this special girl contact her sponsor Wanda at 337-661-9132.

You can also contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . We can e-mail you an adoption application if you like.

We do out of the area adoptions as well. We require a "virtual" home visit for adopters that live elsewhere.

Dorie is a very cordial Corgi that has been a pampered pet and is fully house trained and ready to go to her new forever home.

Dorie is incredibly gentle,placid and loving. She is of course independent like all Corgis and she is very intelligent.

Dorie is 7 years old but doesn't look it or act it. She is a tri-colored Pembroke Welsh Corgi .

She has lots of affection to give to her new family and she will bring loads of entertainment and joy to her new home.

Call us at 337-661-9132 or 337-558-5184 to arrange to "meet and greet" with Dorie.

You can also contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . We do out of the area adoptions and we do a vet reference and a home visit with all adoptions. Out of area home visits are done "virtually". Dorie is waiting to meet you.

This is "Droopy", settled in at his new forever home.

Read more: Droopy's Happy Tail Photos

This is Mo, formerly known as Mr. Dav.

His mama says that he is the love of her life.

From this photo, it is pretty obvious that Mo is one happy dog!

We love getting "after" photos and posting as a Happy Tail!

These are updated pics of Fancy in her new home in New Orleans.

The Gruber family has very evidently taken great care of her!

Look how fabulous her coat is! She still has the sad eyes, but look how happy she is in the yard shots!

I LOVE IT!

Seeing these makes it all worth while!

Read more: Fancy's Happy Tail

Dear Ms Jody,

Thank you for helping me to find my forever home.

I have a big yard, 3 new sisters and more toys than you can imagine.

Even my new vet Dr. Olivier loves me and she thinks I am a norwich terrier.

Read more: A love letter

Nessie is doing GREAT! She keeps me busy. :)

She crate trained so fast, I was pleasantly surprised. She actually lets me know when she's ready to go to bed at night already. Also, we are closing in on the last of the potty training issues.

She is VERY smart. She just had her 2nd round of puppy shots and is set to be spayed at the end of May. She still hasn't lost any of her puppy teeth and she is just over 9 pounds now.

I've attached some pictures I think you will enjoy. There's so many pictures of her...cause she's so darn CUTE!

Read more: Nessie's Happy Tail

Mr. and Mrs. Day adopted Darby today.

Darby took to the Days like a fish to water. It was beautiful!

And, besides the love and attention she'll receive from her new mom and dad, Darby will have 3 rescue sister's to play with at home.

The Day family will be sending pictures of Darby with her new sisters once home and settled.

 Yeah for Darby!!!Yeah for the Days!

The picture of Darby in the open cage was taken at the shelter where I rescued her.

They were sooo grateful I saw her that day and took her out of the shelter...

Darby is going to have a wonderful life, I just feel it!

Charlotte is Ms. Personality and she knows how to make you feel very special.

She is a friendly and well adjusted dog that loves all people and never meets a stranger.

She thinks all humans and all canines are her friend.

Charlotte looks like a Golden on short legs and she has the sweet personality of a Golden as well. Charlotte would make a great companion for just about any family.

An electronic application can be filled out by going to the menu item labeled "Forms" then go to the electronic forms.  Or  use the printed version and fax to 337-558-6331.

A Vet Reference and Home Visit is included with each adoption process. You can contact us with any questions at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Gia is one of the 6 puppies born to a Pembroke Welsh Corgi Mom and a Chocolate Lab dad.

She is just so darling...she looks like a small black lab puppy and she will most probably have short legs like a Corgi.

As an adult she will probably look like a minature lab...short legs but the rest of her looks like a lab. Nice combo for the house....lab temperment and smaller size.

Gia and all the pups are very well socialized and have good temperments. Gia is just the right age to be adopted and brought into her new family.

A Vet Reference and Home Visit is included with each adoption process.

Contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with questions.

She will make a great companion and would be a child friendly dog.

An application can be filled out online or printed and faxed to 337-558-6331.

Aries is the brother to Echo and will be a chunky little pup.

He loves to give kisses as they all do. His mom was a pure bred Pembroke Corgi and his dad was a Chocolate Lab.

This is the only boy in a littler of six puppies. He has the greatest personality and is so affectionate.

Although he may have short legs when grown...he will have a big loving heart and a body that probably looks more like a lab.

An application can be filled out online (Click on Forms, then go to the electronic forms section) and submit electronically.

Or, the application to adopt can be printed from the Forms Menu (Adoption Application) and faxed to 337-558-6331.

You can always reach us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with questions.

A Vet Reference and Home Visit is included with each adoption process.

 If you are local and want to get involved with the 4 Paws Society as a volunteer, visit our volunteer section. 

Echo is a 12 week old (4/17/10) Corgi/Lab puppy female.

She is a bundle of laughs and will steal your heart. Echo is a great snuggler and she is so cute on those short legs of hers.

As an adult she will probably look like a minature lab....have the lab tail and body but on short legs.

This dog will make an excellent house dog....smaller than a lab but with the great lab temperment.

An application can be filled out online and submitted to us electronically (see the forms tab on the top menu) or printed and faxed to 337-558-6331.

A Vet Reference and Home Visit is included with each adoption process.

Contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with questions.