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Kate and Allie
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Oscar
(Adopted June 2010)
“I guess he is settling in.”
Judi |
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We Love Rufus!
(Adopted April 2010)
Everything is going great! What a smart and easy going dog. We are so impressed with him. The first week he wandered around the house as if he was trying to find his place in this new world. But it now seems he is easing into his new home.
He and our Airedale, Brandy, get along famously and love to chase tennis balls down our hallway. We put Rufus on Brandy’s schedule right away to keep them in sync and Rufus got into the groove right away.
Thanks, Mary
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| Dudley lives it up in North Carolina with his new pal Frankie (Adopted January 2010) |
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Here are pictures of Frankie and our new addition Dudley, a rescue 10 month Tibetan Terrier. They run and play so well togeather, they love running on the beach. Dudley is a sweet boy who just wants to love and please. He is still very much a puppy, but so cute.
Sherrie, Larry,
Frankie
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| Holiday Greetings from Cooper and Brody |
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Cooper is amazing. His heart is simply precious and he's such a joy for our family and for Brody.
Thank you so much for finding him for us.
Merry Christmas and hope all is well!
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| Sophie the "Wonder Dog" (Adopted October 2009) |
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When Sophie was 5 (she's now 8), she jumped off the bed and herniated a disk, which then compressed her spine. She was such a trooper through a surgery, physical therapy, even an underwater treadmill and doggy acupuncture! When it was clear she wouldn't walk again, she took to her wheelchair like a total champ. Most of the day, she's contented to mosey around the house using her front legs alone. But for longer walks, she wears her wheelchair; and then she's been known to hike 6 miles without batting an eye. She's always up for a ride in the car, or a walk to wherever. But she also relaxes at home just fine. |
Cora and TJ (adopted November 2008) |
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(October, 2009) We just wanted to touch base about the dogs, and let you know just how much we love them – it’s a love fest! They’ve come a long way since we brought them home ten months ago and seem to enjoy their country surroundings. Cora and TJ were absolutely frightened of everyone, including my husband, when they first arrived. They were also quite frightened of other dogs with absolutely no interest in playing with them. TJ jumped at every sound and had the night frights like you wouldn’t believe and neither knew what it meant to play with a dog toy, they were scared straight of them. Everyday they have gained new confidence and now let most strangers pet them. They are great at restaurants when we take them to outdoor patios and yesterday was a huge breakthrough when they both started playing with toys -- I couldn’t believe it!
We call them our muppets. Cora particularly looks like a little muppet.
Thanks for gracing our lives with these sweet dogs! Read nore about Cora and TJ
Margaret, Jim, Cora and TJ
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Maggie (Adopted August, 2009)
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We thank you daily for getting us Maggie....she's such a sweet thing and she and Kasey just are so suitable for each other. She hasn't had an accident in the house in a long time, eats like a little pig (which I have to watch or she'll gain too much), and by 8:00 p.m. they're both ready to go to sleep for the night....thank goodness! They play so hard during the day that they sleep soundly! Maggie is much more of a watch-type dog...she will bark at noises and acts like she would be very protective...where Kasey is sometimes afraid of his shadow and would probably hide if confronted....
Here's some pictures of them made in our home in NC. They are somewhat scared of the sounds and smells of the mountains, probably too many wild things there. There was a mama black bear with two small cubs spotted near our home, so that scent may have something to do with their actions. We never let them off their leashes; always walk them and since we're 4200 ft in elevation with no houses close to us, we never let them out of our sight. They do have the run of a wrap-around porch on the second level, so they're safe there and are lose to run.
You can see how much smaller Maggie is compared to Kasey (She at 17 lbs and Kasey at 24+ lbs). I have them groomed while in NC and have their feet hairs clipped - they get so dirty there due to dirt/gravel in our driveway. With the heat in FL their coats were also trimmed somewhat....especially Kasey's, which is so thick and long. They have to sleep touching each other.
Sarah
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Clancy aka "Dudley" (Adopted April 2009)
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This week since we've had him he's learning the following:
- Upon arrival he wouldn't go up or down steps. Now, he races up steps up and down.
- He's become very close with our other dog. "McDuff" (see photo)
- He knows his name now and comes when called.
- He sleeps without interruption throughout the night on the end of our bed.
- He has a favorite chair to nap in which we don't mind
- He's very energetic and loves to cuddle
- In the process of investigating every closet and room in the house, is very curious, which we feel is a sign of intelligence.
Peg & John Augustus
Lake Tahoe, California
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Patches (Adopted March 2009)
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Maggie (Adopted March 2009)
Floyd, nee Boy (Adopted February 2009)
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Floyd, following a recent trip to the groomer where he won the Mr Cordiality award...what a great dog he is. Lynda and I thank you and everyone involved in making him part of our family.
Best regards, Neal Wein
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Dart (Adopted February 2009)
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We have a new nickname for Dart now "devil on wheels". We are proud to announce he is graduating from his training class tonight- a very food motivated learner, if there ever was one. He and his step-sister Besa continue to play endlessly with each other. We take them to the dog park and they never leave each others' side or play with anyone else (we've tried taking them seperately and they just stand next to us). When we are in the wine country we often look our our window and see them in hot pursuit of each other. Besa really has his number down and knows just the right way to get him to chase her. Dart has grown into a really handsome young pooch. He is blacker than night and has big paws. His bark is a grumble followed by some type of woof but it sounds more like and "eruption" than a bark. He is super gentle with our god children and only snapped at our handyman Larry (his nose to be exact) when Larry refused to let him go.
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Cora and TJ (Adopted November 2008)
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Cora and TJ - Cora is a 3 year spayed female and a TJ is a 4 year neutered male.
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Cooper, nee Max (Adopted December 2008)
Max has finally found his forever home after being bounced around three times at his mere 10 months. His new family now calls him Cooper and he loves his new brother Brody.
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Max/Cooper with his new family
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Max, freshly groomed by TTCA member Valerie Barber |
Dickens (Adopted October 2008)
Dickens, a 3-year old male Tibetan Terrier, now living in Connecticut
Shakira (Adopted October, 2008)
We are so in love with our "little girl" Shakira. It has only been a little over a week, and we think she is doing great. She is such a smart dog. We just hope she isn't too bored with us. She is slowly getting used to the folks next door.
Anyway, we are so happy to have her. She sleeps with us and stays the whole night without closing any doors. Keith has started the walks, and she is so excited to get the leash on.
Thanks so much. Lorraine
Frances (Adopted October, 2008)
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Frances with her new sibling Spook and
her new daddy
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Mikey (Adopted September, 2008)
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Mikey is doing wonderfully, I am totally in love, he and Jake have become quickly bonded and he has been able to bring Jake back somewhat from his depression from losing his best buddy, Barkley. Jake has actually begun bouncing and playing again…although Mikey’s rear leg stand/bounce (like Tigger on his tail!) becomes a little much for Jake sometimes. Mikey is a real character and quite a talker, with a whole variety of vocabulary expressions that actually have their own individual meanings. He also loves playing with all of his toys, although the Squirrels in the Stump, his Beaver and his flashing ball are definitely his favorites. He is an accomplished food moocher as well so we are going through some lessons in “that’s Mommy’s food, not yours!” right now and pretending to be a slow learner. I know that because I have been amazed at how quickly he picks up on and copies some of Jakie’s behaviors…when they fit with something he wants. We have also had to learn the lesson of “you don’t lift your leg on your brother to show you’re actually the boss when your brother is going pee!”, an important one when Mom had just groomed Jake! And he is still a major lover/lap sitter, often sleeping next to me or on top of me at night. Our biggest challenge remains “The Kitty”…they are still trying to figure out how that is all going to play out. |
Molly (Adopted August, 2008)
Mike and Mark from Washington, D.C., adopted Julie from Texas.
The smiley girl is happy with her new home, new family, big fenced yard--and with her new name: Molly.
Cory (Adopted 2008)
Twelve-year old Cory with his new family in Florida.
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