Rusty 7...NY

A note from Rusty's forever mom: Rusty is doing GREAT! He has fit in nicely to the family. He is so well behaved and cute as all. Attached are a few pictures of Rusty- how he looked when we got him, after being groomed by a professional dog handler and with his new (11 yrs. old) brother Hershey. I could not have wished for anything better. Thank you Sharon

Tiger 3...NY

UPDATED 2 February 2013 -- Well tiger ( AZ 4) has a new name Sheldon, and he answers to it even on his first day home. He's doing great he really is. Loves his walks, the dog park, and going for car rides. Dinner time is special also as he dances around the table just like my other one did when I still had him. You could see him on the Rainbow Bridge page is name was Mr.Chip. We never had a doxie climb up on the bay window before to look at us leave etc but it is nice to get a wave good-by "He's quick with a kiss and than the cuddle starts with you all night if you let him. He's great company, "my therapy pup". He is great with people all people kids included and that's A good thing. Sometimes he acts a little scared? still getting use to everything here more than likely. The bonding is going great as he does follow us around the house and outside he's johnny on the spot right next to me! he's a good pup. I'm still trying to get him on FB with pic's but I'm new to the program and still learning, soon. We are having a meet and Greet Sheldon on the 9th of March with our family friends should be nice! You'll get pic's for sure. Thanks for asking how he is I'm so happy with him and have Sammy's page to thank for it. Take Care Sincerely Charles H.=======INITIAL STORY Follows====== Diane... Well to start with Tiger's new name is Sheldon and he answers to it every time without fail. The crowd here didn't like his name as all thought it was a cats name. He has taken to us like we were the only people in his life, Chris is thrilled with him as I am as we got more than what we hoped for thanks. He's lighting up the neighborhood with his personality and looks, loves his dinner time and his walks. Friday he went on his first car ride as we went to the land fill and the lake, he loved it and he finally barked on Friday afternoon. Saturday a few more barks along with Sunday. Today he let it all out at the vets as I don't think he likes big dogs. He got along with May's doxie just fine. "Things to work out" but what a loud bark I love it! His potty routine is worked out now as he has finally work it out for the mornings and at night, glad that's over with as I know he needed time to figure things out and settle in. He does a few things like Mr. Chip did and it brings a little tear to our eyes here but he also does things that Chip never did, like look out from the bay window so I have a great mixture of things to come in time. Life is good. Here's his first Vet ck up for you, he has a small cough? Doc says it's probably a virus so he gave me some Clavamox for it no big deal. Other than that he's in great shape and spirit. Chris told me after she found out how close the Sheldon and bubba was that we should have taken the both of them! "So if Bubba doesn't work out give me a call I'll take him" Okay Diane gotta go and remove a washer again thanks for everything and I'll be in touch often just to let you know how things are. Sincerely Charles & Christine Herold

Bella #7...AL

UPDATE ON BELLA: Hi, and thanks for checking in on Bella. She has been adjusting very well to her new life. She is such a smart girl and shows me some new talent on a regular basis. She has found her place (in her mind, at the top!) and become a great older sister to Simon. She has taught him a great deal about play and pack rank and seems to enjoy her interaction with him. She was trained to go outside within a week, and follows whatever instruction I give. She has also adapted well to family and guests, and is so affectionate and loving with her "people". I gave great thought to adoption and had many concerns about how she would get along with Simon. I am so happy to say my fears were unfounded. I feel Bella coming here was meant to be and I look forward to many more years with her. FIRST REPORT: Thought I would let you know how Bella's settling in. The first night she was very reserved. She did want up on the bed but was very restless. We have had accidents in a couple of places, but she is catching on very quickly to potty training rules. She will come up the stairs but refuses to come down them. We're working on that as well. Within a day she was wanting to snuggle with me and began playing with Simon. Simon is learning he has to move quicker than he's used to when I put a treat in both of their bowls. She does bark when someone new comes in, but quickly settles down. My two granddaughters came for several days' visit last week; in two days they were all sleeping in the same bed. As she has become more comfortable she plays for extended periods with Simon. When she's had enough of him she will sometimes go into her crate for a rest. Had her first vet visit on Friday. She got an overall good bill of health. She does have an ear infection which is being treated. I had so many concerns regarding bringing a new dog, particularly an adult, into my and Simon's home. Bella has so far been such a wonderful addition to our family. I know she has been through many changes in a very short time. I look forward to her coming to love her new home and family and to having a long and comfortable life with us. ~ Joy

Lester...OH

Lester is living the high life with his fur sister Harley. This note/picture from his forever momma: "My babies. Love him but he can be a bit stubborn lol."

Lilly #6...FL

Lilly seems to have moved into a high-stress environment where naps and snuggles are keeping her very busy!