Apr 25, 2017
Adopted on 22 dec, 2010 by Ramos family and lives in Hayward, CA
Ms Azari wrote the following about our Hadook:
Hadook was found on a hot August day in Lavasan. His leg was broken, one eye was red and swollen, and his ear was soar. From the pain of his injuries he had been unable to move form the front of the house he had gotten to for a few days. Thank God the young girl that lived in the house called Vafa Shelter.
Ali and I went to Lavasan. We approached him with caution. We used an old drawer as a stretcher to transport him to Alborz Animal Clinic in Tehran. He did not complain at all.
Apparently he had been hit by a car. Luckily, his hip was okay. Dr. Abedi performed a masterful surgery on him. He removed the shattered pieces of bone and repaired the lag by installing a pinto hold the leg bone together.
Hadook was cared for at the quarantine for a long while after that. During his long recovery he was always playful and friendly with all people and dogs. As part of his greeting people, he would stick his his head in ones arms and make noises as he was talking, telling his story.
He was still very young and his playfulness delayed his recovery a little.
After removal of the pin, he stayed at the shelter until complete recovery. His adapted quickly and made friends easily, playing with every one.
Even though he did not agree to getting a bath as part of getting ready to go to US, he was find with all the hassle of micro-chip, three hour trip to the airport, twice! The first time, at the last minute the airline announced that his name was not on the list, so he had to go back to the shelter and wait for the next traveler.
We miss him very much but we are glad that he lives a happy life in US, capturing every heart in his path.
And here’s a few lines from Hadook’s savior angel in the US:
Dook is a wonderful and well mannered dog that has brought happiness into my home.
He has gotten bigger, stronger and gained a little more weight since he first came into my home. He has been potty trained and knows sit, stay, down,and go to place. Dook and his sister Kittie play together all day and sleep next to one another.
He goes to dog parks and greets everyone he sees and plays with every dog he meets anddoes not care how big or small they are.
Dook and Kittie help me foster German Shepherds for the German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California.
Chris R
Apr 25, 2017
Adopted by Amiri Family in Los Angeles, CA on Feb 5, 2011
I always wanted a dog. Loved B.C. since they are known for being so smart. I was desperate for a dog, preferably a black one. I was told by my dad about this rescue operation for Dogs in Iran and one Border collie being on his way to the States from Iran. It sounded exciting. My dad told me that we’ll get him on Feb 5th. Could not wait for that day to come.
When we picked him up, my dad told us that we have two weeks to prove to him that we can take care of him. My sister and I agreed. They had named him Sasha. For some reason his name did not go with him. So we called him Proby (“New Guy”) and Proby set out to whip us into shape right away, even though she was only 9 months. It did not take him long to settle in. Proby is such a nice and caring dog. He makes us laugh on daily basis. He loves to play with other dogs and it is fun to watch him play. He snores at night. At first it was a little annoying but now we just laugh about it. The funniest thing is that every time my dad plays Persian music he immediately starts singing. He is part of our family now and we love him. I think he is the sweetest dog ever.
Iden and Ila
Apr 25, 2017
Adopted April 19 2011 by Karen Montgomery
You may have read the piece written a few months ago asking friends to help me rescue Mina.
This is the rest of the story.
Mina and her buddy Hapoo flew from Tehran to LAX arriving on April 19 and were picked up by Farah and Maryam and some helpful friends. Mina was very hungry and not only ate her food but then found the bag of remaining food and ate that too. She’s very clever at finding food.
So then a bath and a long ride north. Finally at one in the morning, after two long months of waiting I met my Mina for the first time. She took in her surroundings without batting an eye and has been in fast forward motion ever since.
Mina now lives in Petaluma in a little house with a big backyard and has three dog siblings and two cat sisters. The backyard is a great dog playground and Mina immediately made herself at home. Now her favorite place to hang out is on the deck chair right outside my studio door, overlooking the backyard.
It took Mina a little while to decide whether she wanted to belong to me, being a very clever girl who thinks she can do anything. But we’ve made great progress in training and Mina has really settled in. She still has her wild and crazy moments but that’s what puppies do.
We go to the dog park at least twice a day and Mina has lots of dog and people friends. Mina goes to work with me and her dog brother Bailey and has more dog and people friends there. Everyone wants to know about Mina wherever she goes, being such a pretty girl, so I get to tell her story almost everyday.
I am very grateful to all who helped Mina, from the cold dangerous street life all the way around the world to sunny safe California.
Apr 25, 2017
Adopted by Mary Lester: April 16, 2011
A few lines from Mary:
Poonak is the sweetest dog ever. She is gentle and good natured and she steals every heart that comes near her.
I am extremely grateful to Maryam for working with us. We’re making progress – both of us – I’m becoming more clear and consistent and she’s getting better at “leave it.” I can’t thank you and Vafa enough. Poonak is the best!
Poonak’s original story posted on facebook back on Sept 2010:
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=443099163521
Apr 24, 2017
Adopted by Lei and Jacob Kraup – June 18, 2011
We have been following VAFA on Facebook for quite a while, as well as many other dog rescue groups. After a recent move we finally felt ready to welcome a new member into our family.
When we contacted VAFA to ask about adoption, Farah immediately emailed us back including a puppy’s picture!! That was Momo, though at the time she was called Nina. She was so adorable, we just couldn’t help falling love with her. She became our little girl from the moment we saw her!
Momo has big paws for her age, and we are sure that we have a big girl on our hands. Looking at her growing every day is both wonderful and amazing.
We are very grateful to the lovely volunteers and kind family who helped to bring the young Momo from Iran to Vancouver. After much anticipation, she finally arrived on June 18th, 2011.
Momo settled down very quickly. She was a bit shy at first but her curiosity brought her true personality out in no time. She melts the heart of every single person she meets. Everyone asks us what kind of dog she is. We always tell people that we wonder about that too.
The first time when she met Munster (her furry friend in Vancouver), she was timid and tucked her tail down between her legs. Luckily, Munster is a very friendly dog, and soon they played like the best of friends (Momo slept very well that night). Now she has no more fear meeting other dogs; in fact, going to doggie park is one of her favourite things ever. Momo is such a bundle of joy. She can be cute, cuddly, silly, stubborn, and aloof, but she is always a sweetheart.
Probably the biggest drama in Momo’s new life in Canada came as a result of her decision to eat a rock a few days after she arrived. It was pointed out during her first visit to the vet. There was talk of x-rays and maybe even surgery; we were all very worried. Luckily, as soon as we left the vet, Momo got rid of the rock the natural way. It was a relief for all of us, and Momo felt a whole lot better too.
There has not been a single moment that we regretted letting Momo into our lives. We’re pretty sure the feeling is mutual.
Lei & Jacob
Apr 24, 2017
Adopted by Siamack & Nasrin Yeganeh – March 29, 2011
We feel so lucky to have adopted a puppy from Vafa Animal Shelter. It’s hard to find the words to express the joy this little one has brought in to our lives.
And it would not have happened if I had not responded to your need for travelers from Iran to agree to bring a Vafa dog back to US with them. There was four of us.
Thunder (Caramel) was the one that came with my aunt ahead of me. My husband, Siamack, was to foster him. Well Siamack says he fell in love with the little bundle of joy at first sight especially when he learned that Caramel was only two days old when he was abandoned. He waited for me to come back and make the final decision.
I can’t tell you the feeling I had when I met Thunder for the first time. My heart just melted when I looked at his eyes and I knew right then that I am not able to give him up.
Siamack told me that he is like tsunami, and he is! He chews on everything and specially loves my mom’s socks. He doesn’t like any one to take a nap and teases his older brother, Shazdeh. He is very playful and funny and adorable. We love him and can’t imagine our lives without him.
