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Happily FurEver After!

The most stunning and sweet Ella went to her forever home this holiday weekend! She loves her new dad and her fursibling and he has lots of adventures and training for Ella to look forward to. Happy nubs Ella; foster mom will miss you dearly, but is very happy for you! #happilyfureverafter #adoptdontshop #fosteringsaveslives #speakhasamazingvolunteersandpups #educationiskey #gooddeedsandspecialneeds
We have another fabulous foster fail! Mick, now Bentley, has been officially adopted by his foster mom. When not at the office working like a dog, Bentley spends most all of his free time playing with his new fur sister, Duchess. They are an adorable duo! #happytails #opttoadopt #fosteringsaveslives #fabulousfosterfails
How wonderful Elliot went to his forever mom on Mother's Day! His new mom is a professor and has the entire summer off to spend with him. Elliot is going to love his fur siblings, the country life, and the lake! What a lucky pup with the most amazing non-hearing ears ever! #adoptdontshop #happilyeverafter #educationiskey #deafdogshearwiththeirhearts #herdthat #themearsthough
Yoshi is one happy pup that he can not only breathe normally after the surgery on his elongated palate, but that he has also found his forever home! His parents adore him! He also has an Aussie sister and a magnificent yard to enjoy and he can play as hard and long as he wants without having to worry about not being able to breathe. We couldn't be happier for Yoshi and feel so blessed we were able to help him! #fosteringsaveslives #happytails #dontshopadopt
Our little Bekka with her forever parents! It makes our hearts so happy when a previous adopter is ready to add to their family and we know what a great family it is! It's been less than 24 hours and Bekka is already the pampered princess of one of the most beautiful homesteads an Aussie could ever dream of! We will need to stop by and visit her with a couple of Speak pups so we can enjoy the porch, the view, and of course, the company!<br /> Happy tails Bekka! See you soon! #opttoadopt #deafandadorable #gooddeedsandspecialneeds #possibilitiesnotdisabilities
Tessa's first family may not have had room in their life for a new baby and Tessa, but her new forever family has all the time, space, and love a young Border Collie could ask for. It was love and first sight! Thank you to her first time foster dad for going above and beyond to make sure Tessa is where she is meant to be. #fosteringsaveslives #adoptdontshop #herdthat #happytails
Annalina, the deaf double merle Border Collie, has decided she is not going to be leaving her foster home. Speak alumni, Marlee and her foster family need a confident non-stop energetic Border Collie to run the show and the cats have given her the okay to say that, because they actually run the show! Happy tails to all! #fabulousfosterfails #herdthat #adoptdontshop
Kira, with the cutest ears ever, chose her forever family! She had a few options but with her background, she needs all the love, attention, and socialization she can get and this family is the perfect fit! There is no doubt they will be able to give all that plus some, including training classes. Kira will now be known as Bluebell, like the flower, and we are certain she will continue to blossom in her new home! #opttoadopt #herdthat #happilyeverafter
Sadie Mae wants everyone to know her foster mom is a foster success and she will be keeping her forever! Sadie Mae has Megaesophagus and when she came to us she was very malnourished. Foster mom has worked hard finding what food and feeding methods work best for Sadie Mae. She is now happy, healthy, a few pounds heavier and did we mention a bit spoiled? #meanttobe #fosteringsaveslives #happytails
It’s a happy, happy Easter for Doss! He found a forever home, which has 40+ acres, horses, two doggy siblings, a beautiful home, and a new mom that’s excited to further his obedience in classes and possibly work toward becoming a service dog. It’s sad someone chose to give Doss up, but we are thankful we had a foster home willing to help him find the right home, the one who will love him forever and allow him to thrive. Every dog deserves that.❤️
Star, who came to Speak last November because both her parents went into a nursing home the same day, has found herself new parents who adore her! She has a new fur brother, Ruger, who she is getting along well with and everyone is helping her settle in and feel safe and loved. Thank you to her foster mom for patiently waiting for Star's right home to come along. #fosteringsaveslifes #happytails #adoptdontshop
Our handsome and amazing Ollie has found his forever home! He has a fur-sister who loves to play as much as he does and can keep up with him. She is also going to show him the joys of agility. Looks like Ollie is already enamored with his new family members. (They will never go to the bathroom alone again.) Way to go Ollie! #velcroaussies #herdthat #happilyfureverafter
Never have we named a dog more appropriately. We rescued Miles from a shelter in Western Colorado Christmas weekend. His amazing foster mom drove the distance to get him all the way here. This lil darling (with the best moustache) had lots of applications to choose from, but the home suited specifically for him was in Massachusetts. Sobeit! Foster mom and new mom met in the middle, stayed at the same hotel, had dinner, and foster mom shared one last night with him because Miles' new mom knew how attached we all become to our fosters. Pretty obvious how much both of his moms love him!<br /> Miles' journey from CO to MA was 2,376 miles! #enjoythejourney #wortheverymile #optoadopt
It was through much sorrow that destiny brought Chase and Nyx together, but what is meant to be always seems to find a way. These two truly needed each other. They have now both been officially adopted by their foster parents. Yep, more foster fails at Speak St. Louis and we couldn't be happier! #yinandyang #happilyfureverafter
Miss Bella has found her forever family. Her new mom works with autistic children and is very familiar with using sign to communicate. Bella will be glad to teach her new family everything else they need to know. Bella, who didn't want to leave her new home after her meet and greet, was so excited to return! She is home and she knows it! Happy tails Belladonna!
Our one and only Aussie Poodle, Winni, went to her new home this weekend. They have been waiting a long time to find the right fit for their family and Winni is so happy that she is the one to complete them! #adoptdontshop #speakstlouis #gooddeedsandspecialneeds #educationiskey
Rhett was adopted this weekend! This match put a few of us in tears! Because Rhett is visually impaired, as well as being deaf, he needed someone resourceful, amazing with training, as well as Aussie experience, who will not pity him, but learn to communicate and appreciate his capabilities. Rhett found exactly that and then some! Happy nubs Rhett! #possibilitiesnotdisabilities #educationiskey #speakupfordms
Bonnie Blue also went to her new home this weekend too! Her new mom is fabulous, experienced with dms and Bonnie is going to love the fenced acres to run and play with her new siblings! #possibilitiesnotdisabilities #educationiskey #speakupfordms #happilyfureverafter
Scarlett went to her forever home today and when an adopter cannot contain tears of joy, you are reassured, you got it right! First day, and they are already working on their signs. #happytails #adoptdontshop #educationiskey #speakupfordms
Linus has not only found his forever home, he has adoped his very own BFF.
We are excited to announce Nova has been adopted! She has been with her foster parents for several months and they have been committed to helping prepare Nova for success in her meant to be forever home. We will all miss Nova (who came to all of our events), especially her foster parents, but we couldn't be happier for her and her new parents! #worthwaitingfor #fosteringsaveslives #deafdogshearwiththeirhearts #herdthat
Kinsley went to her forever family this weekend and she has chosen her favorite pack member! Kinsley and her sister, Kehlani, were originally acquired from Craigslist then dropped at a shelter as they are both deaf. Both sisters are now with forever families who will let them be the amazing Aussies they are meant to be!
Evan, our crooked legged sweetheart who didn't need surgery after all, has been adopted! He had an overwhelming amount of applications to choose from and everyone is quite happy with his choice, especially his new parents, who are now calling him Kenji. Happy tails Kenji and thanks to everyone who helped on his journey from a ditch on the side of the road with his siblings to a forever home!
Lucky Lucy finally landed in her forever home. Her new parents dearly love her and we are so very happy for them and this little Lady!
Shale, the last of 4 Border Collie pups we took in, finally found his forever family! He spent months searching far and wide looking when in came a great application that coincidentally was within a half-mile of his foster family and who have known each other for years! Shale is now where he was meant to be!
Kehlani is with her forever family where she has an endless supply of loves, cuddles, and kisses and a fantastic yard for zoomies! She is going to be one pampered pup and her foster mom will get to see her quite often. Happy tails beautiful Kehlani!
Kacey has chosen her forever home! She has lots of land to explore, siblings to boss around, parents who adore her, and she is already signed up for agility classes in the new year -- everything on her wishlist! Kacey is home for the holidays!
Our stunning and sweet Enya's quest to find her home is now complete. She is where she belongs!
Moonshine, the skinny, yellow stray (turned white after a bath) who we got from a KY shelter has found his forever home. Not only is his new family appreciative and understanding of his Aussie ways, he now has a double merle brother, Django. After rescuing Django and discovering all the joy a special needs dog brought to their lives, they knew they wanted to help another! Thankfully, they found our Moonshine! <3
Rafiki (now Zuko) has officially been adopted by his foster family! He's such a great addition to an already great family. Zuko is deaf and vision impaired as a result of careless breeding. He and his mom are working on touch training together and making great progress. We are so happy for everyone!
Speak! St. Louis would like to announce our handsome tripawd, Reggie, is in his forever home! We would also like to thank Petfinder Foundation for the $1000 Emergency Medical grant we received in order to help with Reggie's medical costs and surgery. The Petfinder Foundation Emergency Medical grant program is used to assist Petfinder members who are caring for a pet like Reggie that needs special life-saving veterinary care in order to become adoptable. <br /> <br /> The Petfinder.com Foundation assists the 12,000+ animal shelters and rescue groups that post their adoptable pets on Petfinder.com. A nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, the Petfinder Foundation helps adoption organizations find homes for the pets in their care through its Sponsor A Pet, Disaster Fund, Quality of Life and other programs. Since its founding in 2003, the Petfinder Foundation has given more than $20 million in cash and product grants to shelters and rescue groups in the United States, Canada and Mexico.<br /> Speak! St. Louis posts its adoptable pets at www.petfinder.com/shelters/IL871.html.
Nothing more beautiful than when a blind dog finds his people who are willing to love him and accept him as their one and only! The camera didn't capture Bodhi's face, but the love is quite clear. Congratulations to Bodhi (f/k/a Bama) and his new parents! #blinddogsseewiththeirhearts
Hawk has finally landed in his furever home! He is all legs and eager to learn Frisbee and loves having a parent who works from home. Happy tails Hawk!
The first of our Border Collie pups, Nyx (goddess of night), found her forever home and it is the stuff dreams are made of for both Nyx and her new parents! Looking forward to lots of updates on her progress!
Miss Daisy is super happy her furever family found her and they love to do all the same things she does like hiking, camping, and cuddling. Happy tails on those beautiful southern Illinois trails!
Maisee has found her amazing forever home! It is sad enough Maisee was born into this world hearing and vision impaired because of irresponsible merle to merle breeding, but then she unfortunately learned not all people are nice. Her new mom and her fur-brother, Calvin, are working with her to help her with her many challenges. She is blessed and as promised, will know nothing but love from here on out! <3
Ellie has been adopted! Her new parents are wonderful and committed to continuing to work with her. Ellie is deaf, super smart, and a ball of energetic sweetness! She has done great with her foster dad, who lucky for Ellie, is also an amazing trainer. Happy tails Ellie!
It's been several months since we pulled Marlee from the shelter with bad ear infections and clueless about what being a dog means. She has come a long way and with lots of love, patience, and a few meet and greets, she has finally chosen her forever home, where she is going to continue to thrive and build trust. Enjoy your new life Marlee!
Dreams do come true for abandoned special needs dogs who end up in a shelter. Leo's foster home is now his fur-ever home and everyone is quite content including his fur sister, Willow, who needed a little brother all her own. Sweet dreams Leo!
Look at precious Zoey, relaxed and happy in her fur-ever home! She has a doggy brother and two kitty siblings to cuddle, and a house with lots of cushy napping spots...and of course a human family to love her always!
Not a huge surprise we have yet another foster fail. Sweet Alli, has been adopted by her even sweeter foster mom! Alli now has a little fur sister, Libby, who was also adopted from Speak! St. Louis. Happy tails Alli!
Paisley has news to share! She has decided she blends in so well, she will be staying forever with her foster family! <br /> We rescued Paisley from a shelter in Texas and were told she is a deaf and blind double merle Border Collie. Apparently, not everything is bigger in Texas, in our parts, this Border Collie is better known as a Chihuahua! Congrats! you have a wonderful family!
Look at these happy faces! Leia found her furever family, complete with her own superhero, lots of toys and an amazing fenced backyard! No more negelct little Leia, you will always be loved now!
Callum was adopted this weekend by an awesome family! He has two furry siblings to play with and gets to go to work with mom! His new name is Hotch and will get to try his paw at agility (big brother has lots of ribbons and will be a tough act to follow)!! Thank you Rettig family for making him a part of the family!!
Barry's new family's heart and home is now complete. So is their fence! What love and devotion they had to install a fence in 100+ degree heat index in order to bring baby Barry home and keep him safe. Barry will give back every ounce of sweat in puppy kisses! xoxo
Katie has found her new parents and she doesn't even have to teach mom sign because she already knows it. Congratulations to Katie who came all the way from a shelter in Nebraska and thank you to her wonderful foster mom for giving Katie a chance to find her forever home!
Roxy is in her furever home where she is enjoying the company of her new fur sibling, Mylk, who is also a double merle. Roxy will be spending her free time jogging, hiking and enjoying their exclusive dog park. Happy trails and tails!
Trick has been adopted! His new family had already spent so much time with him hanging out with us at our last two events while anxiously awaiting our adoption process. Trick loves having twins to shower him with attention and they love having him! <3 <3 They will be joining us in the Mt. Olive parade next year!
Our Hazel now has a little sister! Hazel parents have adopted Casey, now Lacy. The girls have been having a great time together!
Charlotte (fka "Pig") has decided she is never leaving her foster mom's house and maybe not her lap either!
Koi has been adopted! Look at the happy faces of his proud new parents! Koi is loving his new life, his own home and all the attention and affection he is being showered with. Happy tails Koi!
Miss Charlie has found her forever home. She now has two fur sisters, a backyard paradise, and plenty of toys to keep her busy.
Maggie is enjoying her favorite sunny spot in what went from her temporary foster home to her happily furever home! After Maggie suffering the loss of her person and being taken away from all she had known, it does a heart good to see her so content. <3
You can never have just one Aussie; same holds true for deaf Aussies. Daphne has been officially adopted by her foster parents and Axl!!!
Spock (now and forever "Buddy") has compteted the lengthy heartworm treatment and his foster family has decided to make him a permanent part of their family. Buddy now has a very happy and healthy heart! <3 #fostersuccess
Kai has finally found his forever home! Kai and his brother, Koi, were pulled from a shelter during an ice storm. They had never been indoors before and Kai is thrilled to have his own home and a large fenced yard complete with two sisters who love to play as much as he does! Happy tails to one of the top 10 wigglebutt Aussies ever!
Trek, the last of the hiker pups, made the trek to his furever family this weekend!
And another little guy found his new home in NY too! Long time Speak! follower fell for this little guy from day one! His new name is Gandalf Windsor.And another little guy found his new home in NY too! Long time Speak! follower fell for this little guy from day one! His new name is Gandalf Windsor.
Miss Binky has a wonderful new home!! She now lives across from Central Park and is taking in all the sights of NY!! This uptown girl even got her own binky!! (Her name remains!)
Summit is wearing this huge smile as she was adopted yesterday! She has a BIG new brother that likes to chase her around the yard! Yay!!
Boulder (Summit and her hiker litter) was adopted! This sweet boy has waited a long time for his family to find him!! But, it was worth the wait!! A 12 year old boy to call his own!!
This little superhero, Cliff, used his powers to land a forever home! Cliff got lucky and so did his new family as his foster dad is also the amazing dog trainer, Liburn Hasanaj.
Happy tails to Hazel! She could not have found a better home and we are all very pleased, including Hazel! <3
Einstein spun his magic and snagged himself a new home! Besides a new mom and dad, he will have two fluffy kitties to call his own! One of those kitties even likes to play! Thank you to all who helped on his journey to his new life in Michigan!!
Ridge, also with the help of a village and along with his travel buddy, Tommy, made the two-day journey to his forever home today! Ridge is also one of the nine hiker puppies.
With the help of a village, our special Tommy boy (now "Milo") has made the long journey to his forever home, complete with other gentle giants to watch over him. Here he is with his big brother, Gus.
Another one of the hiker pups has been adopted! Congratulations to Bear and his new parents!
River got an awesome home and family. They had been looking for the right puppy for a long time. They will call her Xena. Xena now has a big sister, Tera. Happy tails girlie!
It's official! So great to be able to share some happily ever after tails today, but this one can't be shared without tears, because no one ever thought Matches would ever have his own forever home, not to mention what a dream home it is with acreage, 2 ponds, a Border Collie sister, and parents with the hugest hearts imaginable!<br /> Matches had been through two rescues and when Speak St. Louis was formed, Matches came on-board. He has had a toe amputation, fought multiple infections, undergone heartworm treatment, and seen many specialists for the lameness in his leg and his licking. Matches' new foster family lost their beloved Border Collie and wanted to help another. They looked past the huge file of medical records and the bum leg and saw the sweetest soul sent specially to them.<br /> Matches is now home to stay and there is no dog more deserving as he's been through so much and waited so long. This is stuff dreams are made of! Happy tails Matches!!!
Trail has now been renamed Murphy and these smiles say it all!
Marie has left the midwest for sunny days and palm trees!
Canyon now "Ellie" has been adopted and her new mom says she is soooo sweet and smart!
Timber, now "Stella" has found her forever home with one of our amazing volunteers!
Bama, the little "blind squirrel" found in the middle of the road in Alabama in the arms of his wonderful new parents! It was love at first sight! Yes, Bama sees with his heart <3
Remmy's new family!
Dixie found her furever home!
Dolly is adopted!
Adorable mini Pearl with her forever mom, sporting a cool pair of doggles!! Pearl's eyes are super sensitive to bright sunlight, so now she can go outside and not be bothered by the light!! Plus, she looks like a star!
Camille (now known as Ethel as she has a sister named Lucy)
Fullie and her new mom
Holly and Bee (fka Brutus)
Axl and his new parents
Romeo and his new family
Jojo finds true love on Valentine's Day!
Kristen and Skye <3
Christmas blessings! Piper Jo, who lived her first year of life in an outdoor kennel and had to endure heartworm treatment, is spending her first Christmas inside a home with her new bestie, Ruby June and forever family, good food, presents and lots of love!
Okie with his new and very excited family! They've been waiting for him to come into their life for a very long time!
Adorable Oliver (formerly known as Pilgrim)
Finn (formerly known as Plymouth)
Cash (formerly known as Bounty)
Piper Jo has been adopted and is headed home for the holiday with family member, Ruby June!
Butterball, now known as "Hazel" in her furever home!
Harvest and her mom and big brother, Bear.
Caley, the last of Stella's puppies to be adopted because she knew this wonderful family would find her!
Cole, our adorable little tripaw in his forever home (Stella's puppy)
Plymouth, another of the adorable thankful puppies
Pumpkin, one of the thankful puppies, now known as "Libby"
Carah, the first of Stella's puppy to find a forever home
Illy
Alfie
Leo
Patches
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