Adopted Dogs Abroad
Saachi
Saachi moved to Connecticut on Dec 12, 2010 – Adopted by Sheyda Ardalan Saachi is a white German Shepherd mix dog. She must have been very cute as a puppy and taken in by a family. By the time she was nine months old and still growing, they didn’t want her anymore and...
Darya
Date of adoption 8/31/10 – Dr. Shabnam Balali-Edin and Mr. Mark Edin While visiting my mother in Iran this summer, VAFA Shelter asked if I would take a puppy to the USA for Shabnam, a VAFA supporter who wanted to adopt Darya. I agreed. They also asked if I could keep...
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...
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...
Hadook (Dook)
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...
Proby
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...
Mina
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...
Poonak
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 -...
Nina
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...
Caramel
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...
