Gypsie is the most awesome dog. We already have spoiled her rotten, but she deserves it. We have finally taught her to play with some toys and she is learning to retrieve them to us. She is so loving and obedient. When left at home alone she has found a spot up on our hill where she can see the street. She sits there and watches for us and when we come back she runs to meet us. You people did a wonderful job training her and preparing her for adoption. We would not trade her for anything. She is definitely part of the family.
    Oh yes, she has also become very protective of us, growling and barking at anyone who comes to the door until we assure her that they are okay and welcome here. What a love!
Fred and Alayne

   My folks decided that I need a playmate, so Mom found a dog at Living Free and I went with them to make sure she was okay. She is just a kid, so I will have to show her "the ropes". I have to admit that she is pretty cutes (see photo, above). We named her "Muffin", which I think goes very well with my name (very important).
    Muffin is very quiet and just wants to be loved (she loves to have her belly rubbed — what dog doesn't?).
    Mom says, "Old age is realizing you will never own all the dogs you want." We're sure glad we came along in time for our folks.
Love, Merlin (above, right, with Muffin)

   THANK YOU ALL so very much for rescuing my little Queenie (formerly Cherish). She and Buddy are the joys of my life and I just wanted to let you know she is doing very well and is very happy. This little girl walked into my home and went straight to Queen of the House, completely bypassed Princess and became Queen of her domain.
    Although we have had "potty" issues and "stay" issues, she is a quick learner. She uses Pee Pads, but I'm also trying to train her to go on the patio, or while we are on a walk. That is taking longer than I anticipated, but by golly, she has gone tinkle on a couple of our walks.
    What a little joy she is to have around. She an my 8-month old cat, Buddy have become best-buds. They now share her bed, which I bought in a larger size in hopes this would happen. They play constantly. If she isn't chasing him down the hall, he is chasing her up the hall. Buddy is a little jealous that Queenie gets to go outside on the patio, but he allows me to hold him so he can look out the screen door and over the block wall.
    God Bless you for all you do for our furry friends, Sharon, Queenie and Buddy

   Sorry its taken so long to write, but me and my new dad have been pretty busy. It's really cool cuz he likes the water just like me. So we get to play in the pool, at this thing called the "ocean" (its REALLY big) and even the lake. Did you guys know that tennis balls float??? Daddy laughs at me sometimes and calls me his "little otter". I don't know what that is, but it makes him laugh so it must be good.
    Oh, yeah, and he's always bragging about me to his friends. It's kind of embarassng...
    Thank you for taking such good care of me till Dad could find me; it really made a big difference. Everybody's always telling us how happy and well adjusted I am.
I miss you guys but I love my new family. I've even pretty much taken over Dad's bed (hope he doesn't notice!). Keep up the good work.
Love, Morgun

   Thought you might like to know how well Toulouse isgetting along fine with her new brothers. Beau is still the big boss and makes sure everyone knows it, but even he can't get between her and any food that is around. We used to have to keep Beau from eating Tux's food, now we have to keep Toulouse from vacuuming up hers and going after both of theirs. There is never a crumb left anywhere.. she cleans her bowl inside and out and then checks the other 2 for leftovers.
    Toulouse is really playful and keeps the guys on their toes...She gets running on the hardwood floor and can't stop or turn, so that's kind of funny to watch. Some- times there's no room for people on the sofa after dinner when they quiet down!