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Rocky |
I keep meaning to email you! Rocky is doing great!! He has adjusted well to us and despite his initial gravitation towards only males, he has now fully attached to both Chris and I and is very loving and affectionate. I think he is very comfortable and happy=). A couple things that did arise with him were that he got a really bad infection in his neutering incision right after we got him and we found out that he has sensitive skin and was allergic to the stitching material that they used to sew him up. It cleared up after and he did really well with letting us clean it and there has been no issues since. Another thing was that the little guy has very bad separation anxiety and DOES NOT like to be kenneled, lol. He went through a long and trying phase of pooping and peeing in his kennel when we weren't there and one time even managed to bust out of the kennel and chewed a whole in the bedroom floor lol. But we knew he may have some of those issues when we adopted a rescue and were patient with him and he has certainly calmed down quite a bit. No more accidents. And funny enough, that one piece of carpet has been the only thing he has ever chewed besides his toys. He has gotten much better as he has learned to trust us and come to terms with the fact that he is not going anywhere. Rocky has also gained some weight; if you recall, he was pretty skinny and bony when we first got him; probably because he is so active! But he's put on some weight and looks very healthy! Rocky as I mentioned, is extremely affectionate and quite docile for a Jack Russell. He is very good with children. He sleeps lots and looooves to cuddle and give kisses. He sleeps next to our bed on a big puppy duvet and if he is good throughout the night (which he always is) he gets to come up for a cuddle in the morning. Some of his favorite past times include sleeping in the sun, going for long runs with Chris and I, playing with big dogs at the dog park and chasing the cat. Rocky and the cat have grown on eachother... At first our cat did not like him at all, but she has adjusted and they even sleep together from time to time. Every once in a while when Rocky gets wound up, he gives chase which Nermal hates, but she has learned to stand her ground. The little guy is also, interestingly enough, a big talker. He doesn't bark very much but when he wants to play, he "talks" by making strange noises and standing up on his hind legs and waving his front legs in the air to get our attention, lol. It's hilarious. Finally, Rocky has made lots of friends including, my sister and brother's dogs Zuko and Muffy, and are friend's dogs Max and Tank. He's also quite friendly with a big husky down the street named Coach. He's a bit of a social butterfly! I am uploading some new photos of him and will try and send some soon!! Thanks again!! Misti |
Missy |
I just wanted to let you know (hopefully you can pass it on to Lena) that Missy is doing so well! She has absolutely bonded to Gary and adores him. I feared that she would be too protective of him and that was so with some aggressive behaviour displayed. However we worked on this by a very gentle means (thanks to the dog whisperer show) and with only 2 gentle corrections she has stopped lunging and snapping and is learning that other people are not to be feared. She is very smart and health-wise is great. It seems that she wasn't vaccinated for distemper so Gary will be getting that done. Her spaying incision has healed well and she is a bright and happy dog. She is fearful of people and noise when being walked so Gary will be taking her to quiet places(empty school playgrounds etc) for short walks to build her confidence so that she is comfortable walking on the street. All in all I think it's a wonderful match and I assure you that Missy has the best of homes (she knows it too). |
Maggie |
I've attached a recent photo of Maggie (formerly Angie), who is doing really well. She is a very happy dog who really likes people and other dogs. We've done some agility with her, which she really enjoys & is great at, and also a couple of obedience classes, which she also enjoyed even thought she isn't so great at it: she knows what she is supposed to do but often would rather roll around on the floor or nip at your ankles instead—still quite puppyish in some ways, I guess. Maggie's favourite thing is playing frisbee; she is very fast & very, very focused, as you can see from the photo. She & our other dog get along very well now, and having Maggie around seems to have rejuvenated our other dog, who will be 11 this year but runs around after Maggie & the frisbee as if she were much younger. Heather & Chris |
Charlotte |
Charlotte is now called Leah. She has been adopted by her foster home who fell in love with her as they worked with her trying to bring her out of her shell. Leah is a very lucky dog and her new life is a far cry from the one she led before she ended up in the Pound. So thank you Brigitte and family for surrounding this dog with love and allowing her to feel as if she belongs and is wanted. |
Misty |
Hello Jenny, if you could please pass on to Genevieve...that MISTY is loving her new home and we love her back...she's the perfect kitty for us! All the best.. Marie |
Bartholomew |
Bart has settled in with us amazingly. After a week it was like he'd always been here. He acts more like a dog than a cat. He is always underfoot, on someone's knee or simply in the room where Lara is playing. He is incredibly affectionate and is always asking for cuddles. He is obsessed by food (well who can blame him - he's on a diet!) and can be very vocal when it gets near feeding time. He plays with his toys and always sticks around even when being mauled by several kids at once. He has fitted himself in with our family and has been the perfect choice for us. We love him! Keep up the excellent work you and the other volunteers do. |
Bella |
To Laura my wonderful foster mom, |
Lola |
Lola is doing very well, we have taken her for shots and the vet says that she is healthy. Lola is getting spayed on April 13,2010 as we have booked her with Tudor Glen clinic.We have taken her to obedience classes and have enrolled her for another session. Lola is very smart and catches on easy, always trying to please us. Rick is retired and is happy to have a compaion with him at home. Kathy, Rick & Anthony
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