Rotsi
Adopted August 18th 2010 by Neda Abdoh (more…)
Bobby
Adopted on Nov 23, 2010, by Mr & Mrs. Saeedi (more…)
Saachi
Saachi moved to Connecticut on Dec 12, 2010 – Adopted by Sheyda Ardalan (more…)
Darya
Date of adoption 8/31/10 – Dr. Shabnam Balali-Edin and Mr. Mark Edin (more…)
Max
Adopted July 2009 by Sheyda Ardalan, Tim Clarke and their son Bijhan Clarke
On my first visit to VAFA in late July of 2009, I noticed a puppy with his ears and tail cut off. He was very timid and when I approached him, he would run away.
I was able to pick him up after I cornered him but knew he was not comfortable. I knew right away that he had suffered a very cruel and painful beginning and decided to adopt him. Once I made my decision, the shelter and the veterinarians started working on getting his papers together. I named him Max because he reminded me of my sister’s dog, Pax.
Very shy, Max would run away if I got too close to him. He would often rest, like most of the puppies, because he was malnourished and sickly.
One of the rare times that I was able to hold Max. He was not too sure what was happening.
I could not bring Max to my mother’s apartment right away. She didn’t feel too happy about having a dog, so I waited until a few days before my departure and then I brought him over. I purchased a kennel for him and got all his paperwork together. I kept him in the balcony which I would spray with water to cool off the air a bit.
Max came to me with a small puncture in his neck and after a day I called Dr. Abedi, the Shelter’s main veterinarian.
When he came over, Dr. Abedi had to shave Max’s neck, open up the wound and clean it up; that’s when we found out Max had actually been bit by a dog at the shelter. Fortunately, Dr. Abedi is a superb doctor and did a wonderful job cleaning and draining his wound and I was able to pass Max through customs at Kennedy International Airport in New York without any problems.
This is one of the last pictures of Max in Iran.
Max trying to figure out what is going on in his life.
Max is finally home in the USA, relaxing after his long trip over.
Bijan
Adopted on Dec 29, 2010 by Mr Alireza Shafayi & Julie
Most of you may remember my story when I was first featured.
I don’t think I am more than six months old, as I just lost my first baby tooth.
Maryam and Neda who took care of me when I was first found called me Bijan.Now that I live with new family in order for my name to rhyme with my sister, Julie, they call me Bijiou.
I really like it here. It took a little time for me and Julie to establish who is the boss but I think we have a good understanding now. -“I AM!”
My digestive system was a mess in the beginning but I’ve been more normal lately. I tend to eat too much and don’t know when to stop which upsets my stomach. Even Dr. Malekpour who vaccinated me said I will be okay.
I am very smart, quite a curious dude.
I really like to please my master but he has a hard time teaching me things like not to make messes in the house. Can any one out there help him out?
Pleased to meet you all!
Check out my photo album:
Love,
Bijiou
