Carter (aka Snicker-doodle) has his forever family! (Also on Doodle Rescue Collective)

[Libby D.]

It's official! We poured over an abundance of wonderful applications and finally narrowed it down to one perfect, forever family for Carter.

The best part of it is that the family is local, so Doris & I got to surprise them on Friday night with the news and most importantly, Carter!

We slapped a blue bow on the little guy, gathered some Carter look-alike cupcakes, and showed up on Ken & Beth's doorstep. They couldn't have been more excited to find out the news, and Carter made himself at home right away. Before we left, he had already discovered the fabulous back yard, a toy basket full of all kinds of toys, and his favorite part, the cabinet where they keep their dog treats!

Even though Carter will be an "only child" at home, Ken & Beth's granddog, Lexie, will be around to play with a lot. Ken & Beth's daughter, Robin, lives nearby, and she brings her dog Lexie to hang out at the house several times a week. Carter got to meet her on Friday night, too, and they got along great.

It was tough to say goodbye to the little snicker-doodle, Doris & I are both super happy that we found the perfect match for him!

Here are some adoption day pics:

Ready to meet his family!

Carter look-alike cupcakes

Surprise!

The happy family!

[Leslie and Halas]

Congrats on finding him a great home! Enjoy your new life, Carter!

[Traci -Bexter & Maggie]

What a lucky family!  They all look so happy!  Congratulations on a job well done!

[Barbara B., Sasha & Oliver]

I LOVE the cupcakes - they are sooooooo cute.  I'm so glad Carter found a awesome home, he is just so darn cute :)

[Colleen, Jake & Baxter]

You guys did a great job with this little guy.  I love the cupcakes!  It is hard when they go (at least most of them:) but there is satisfaction in knowing they are going to their furever home!

[Camilla and Darwin]

Yay for Carter! Sounds like a perfect match.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Thanks Libby and Donna.  You rock.  It looks like you found a wonderful family for the little Snickerdoodle.

[Phoebe's Mom]

I have to admit that were it not for our life situation right now, I would most definitely have thrown my hat into the ring for a chance to be the forever family for Carter.  He is just so precious andIi know that my Phoebe would have made a fabulous companion for him.  I am so happy to see he has been adopted my a wonderful family!  I am sure he will bring them many years of doodle bliss!

[Kaytlin and Cooper]

How fantastic!!!!

[Lisa, Daisy & Dexter]

Such a wonderful surprise for all of you! Carters new family looks very pleased.

[Bonnie and Kona]

Wonderful photos. Thanks for your care and love poured into this event. You are very special ladies. I'm disappointed that his family probably won't join DK! I hope you keep us aware of how he is doing when possible.