VALERIE 2...TN

Valerie (now known as Emmy Lou and yes that is after Emmy Lou Harris as are all our doxie’s named after country music stars, lol) is just a little doll baby. Considering the issues most of the Madison 9 seemed to have, I feel like our little girl may have been one of the better adjusted. No mistake, she still has issues and we just take them one day at a time. When we first brought her home we couldn’t even catch her. That is still a challenge but she has advanced in so many other ways. She sleeps on her pillow by my head and during the night will even lay her chin on my head. She loves to sit in the lounge chair with me and her new sisters, Maggie our first rescue from AADR and Miley, another rescue from a litter of unwanted pups. All doxies and all girls. Emmy will sleep between my knees in the chair and also if I’m watching TV in bed. In the morning I always have play time before going to work and she wanted so bad to join in and I think accidentally got involved and now she loves it. I ruffle all three heads. While she only gets hers ruffled once and runs off barking and wagging her tail at least we get to touch her and let her know it’s love play. She is now showing a little jealousy when I’m kissing the other two and will bark and bark until I put my hand out and she will kiss me and let me rub under her chin and the sides of her face. Once we catch her she enjoys your kisses and will even go to sleep while I hold her but again she still is ready to leap down when you let up a little on your grip. All that said, I know she is happy and totally loves her sissy’s. Very good with them and plays and runs like crazy in the fenced yard. Tug of war is her favorite game. Wags her tail all of the time and has a cute little girl bark. I fully expect for her to be a perfect little pup soon. For all she went through and had to deal with I am very pleased with her progress. I don’t have any new pictures but will make some tomorrow and send to you to post. We are so grateful to AADR for the two beautiful, sweet little girls they rescued so we would have the perfect family.

Wizard...MI

Thank you for asking for an update on my recent adoption of Wizard a.k.a. Izzie. Yes, I have changed her name because everyone assumes she is a he. She has been a delight from the moment the transport volunteer placed her in my arms. I am glad I adopted an older dog. Izzie will be 10 the end of April. She is bright eyed and full of love. All she wants is a soft place to cuddle either with a family member or her new little sister, Gracie, who is 6. Gracie and I are a handler/dog team with Therapy Dogs International. Izzie has such a gentle nature and she is quick to learn so I am hoping she will be able to join us soon on our visits to a locate assisted living facility we visit twice monthly. In the first picture I am giving Izzie her daily brushing. That is Gracie on the back of the chair. In the second picture my girls are getting ready for their afternoon nap together. Izzie is on the right, Gracie on the left. The third picture is a close up of Izzie in the Michigan snow. She is a long way from Arizona. The last picture is Izzie talking about the good life. I would like to encourage the dachsie lovers out there to consider adopting an older dog. They are so full of life and love and deserve a loving forever home. Thank you, Hazel O., Gracie and Izzie

CARAMEL 2..NY

This was received from Diane C. who welcomed Carmel (previously Caramel) into their home in June of 2012. Also pictured is Ramsey, adopted in 2012 through AADR. Diane wrote about Carmel -- "Also pictured with Gigi is Carmel's BFF...weren't sure at first. She is a sweetie! Carmel was fostered by Anne Williamson, and so she arrived by doggy train to her forever home in June 2012 after treatment for heart worm by Diane Irwin. She dislikes rain, snow, and wet feet, however she loves me to pamper her and carry her when weather is not to her liking. She also likes to lay on the deck in the sun.... She and Ramsey graduated from their crates for sleep and now sleep together on "Their" couch."

Ramsey...NY

This is from Diane C. who welcomed Ramsey into their home in May 2012! Also pictured here is Carmel, also adopted through AADR in mid-2012 --- Ramsey was fostered in Buffalo,NY with Chris Bly and he came to his for ever home in May 2012. He fits in very well with our 2 rescue cats.... Yes a 3 ring circus! He loves to lay on the sun on our deck and play in the mud and romp in the snow... And loves long walks... His hair is so long that he has dread locks on his back end. So cute... He's hoarding the footballs from Super Bowl, his and Carmel's. We just love him.... He's the Ram-Man!

Biscuit 2...FL

Biscuit has been a wonderful addition - I could never have imagined adopting such a wonderful sweet little boy. He has bonded with my little rescued yorkie (10 years old) and my 20+ year old Siamese cat in a very short time. He is loving and dear. He is 7 years old and is a perfect gentleman ;) I rescued Biscuit? Biscuit rescued me. He is in his furever home forever and ever. I love Biscuit. :) Lori