NUGGET...FL

UPDATE on NUGGET: DEC 2013 -- "I wanted to say hello and keep you updated on Nugget 2 who we adopted back in 2006. He is now getting up in age probably around 12, but it hasn't stopped him from being the biggest sweetie. We moved back to Florida in July of this year and my husband now works out of my parents' house, so Nugget gets to go to work each day with Dad and hang out with him. Nugget's vision has really deteriorated over the years, he has cataracts and I suspect some retinal problems as well, but he has adapted well and it doesn't seem to slow him down too much. He has mitral valve prolapse and anesthesia is always risky for him so I don't think getting the cataracts out under general anesthesia is worth the risk for him. Sadly, our family lost our original dachshund Shotzy in October at the age of 17. She was the dog that started our love affair with dachshunds and we miss her terribly! I've attached a picture of Nugget on the couch with his dad, hanging out watching TV is his favorite thing to do! Thanks for all you do for the dachshunds! Lauren" A long time ago we got this: "Today Nugget, my boyfriend and I volunteered with the Animals Heal Hearts program at Shands which is the teaching hospital at the University of Florida. We went around and visited patients and let them pet or hold Nugget if they wanted to. We are going to start going once a week for the next couple months. Nugget did so great! He was a big hit and several patients had dachshunds or had owned them in the past. Nugget was a perfect gentleman and was not scared by any of the patients or hospital noises. It was truly touching when Nugget was sitting in one patient's bed and he rolled over to let the man give him a belly rub. His tail was wagging on the man's arm and he said, "His tail is the first thing I've felt in this hospital that hasn't hurt me." So I really feel that God's plan for us and Nugget has come full circle- your actions helped Nugget help patients hundreds of miles away! Keep up the good work and as always thanks so much for helping to get this little pup into my life! Lauren P.S. Attached is a picture of Nugget in his "uniform" with an official volunteer name badge with his name on it!"

Noel...TX

She has adjusted wonderfully.....it didn't take her no time at all. Her and my male dachshund, Jagger, get along great and play almost every minute of the day. She's learned the doggie dog within a couple of hours of being home and enjoys being able to come and go as she pleases.......really enjoys sunning on the deck. She had a parasite when I got her but my vet took care of that and said she's in perfect health. Everyone that sees her just loves her markings! Leash training was a bit of a challenge but after a couple of weeks she got it. We walk at least a mile every evening when I get home and sometimes twice on the weekends. She loves to cuddle and has to be touching either myself or Jagger when she sleeps.......neither one of us mind at all. It took me a couple of years to finally decide to get another one since my boy is so sweet and doesn't have a mean bone in his body and I couldn't take the change of another dog being mean to him. I know that sounds funny but if you knew Jagger you would understand. With that being said I am sooooo glad Nikki came into our lives and I was able to give her a forever home and all the loving she can stand! Sorry to ramble but these are my babies and I could talk all day about them. Thanks again for contacting me and have a great day!

Nina...MI

Nina is now known as "Vinna". She has been in agility for 5 weeks now and is doing absolutely "wonderful". I also foster for AADR- and Vinna is actually mentoring Amelia right now. I love her feisty personality and her persistent drive to please. When my Lil Lucci had back surgery last summer- I thought my agility days were over- until I MET Vinna! Now everything is good in my world. I will up load video's of Vinna in agility as she progress's in class. Thank you for asking how my newest doxie member is doing: All is well in our world! Cherie

NATALIE...MO

Don't know if you remember me...we > met in southern Illinois to get Natalie ( now Natty ). She is the blind > DD. She is thriving!!! Still have a few issues with crystals in her > urine, but seems to be related to the hard water. She was great until > this summer when we put out water from our outdoor spigot. Her crystals > came back. Put her on the science diet c/d, it cleared up and now > gradually getting her back to regular food. > > Natty is a joy!!! Such a little "bruiser". She manuvers in our back > yard like a champ. Thank you again for all of your hard work. Nancy Justus