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Update October 2007:

Ginny,  Just wanted you to know that Tucker a.k.a. Drake is doing fine.  He is a very sweet dog with lots of love.  I just signed us up for obedience class that will start next Sat.  My husband said this dog is a keeper.  Lily is making out fine, I just don't take them outside together so that Tucker wil not knock her over.  I'll keep in touch.    Jean

Update October 2007:

Sorry I hadn't gotten back to you sooner -- I had to have surgery last week, and that has me moving more slowly through my list of things to do... Good news -- Roxanne pulled through!  The vet and I are still a little baffled -- perhaps the vaccine you gave in August gave her just enough of an antibody level to keep the virus from fully taking hold...  but after two weeks of antibiotics, she managed to avoid more serious respiratory symptoms and encephalitis, and is now as fit as ever...

Roxanne is as clever and good-natured a dog as I've ever known... She gets along famously with Lily... they wrestle and play, and have even been sharing a big roasted beef bone (as soon as one leaves it, the other sneaks it away, but with no growling)...She learned to use the doggie-door immediately (now if she could just teach Lily!), and is learning new "tricks" daily (she knows "sit," "lie down," "come, ""go get it," and is learning "stay" and "drop it" (she steals stray shoes and pencils) -- a click and a treat, and she pretty much gets it...) She loves to retrieve balls and sticks, and tosses/kicks a soccer ball to entertain herself...  but what I enjoy the most is how content she is to lie at my feet as I grade papers or work on the computer...  Bottom line, I think the Beatles got it wrong -- money CAN buy you love -- an adoption fee and a tank of gas, and our hearts are overflowing!

Thank you, Ginny, for being willing to take in these stray dogs, and to help them find families... you've enriched all our lives in the process.

Sincerely,
Elizabeth, Mariel and Buddy Andersen

P.S. I've included a few pictures -- the first is our Roxy, healthy again.  The 2nd shows her "under the weather"...  The last shows Roxy with her "big sister" Lily and my kids (Roxanne is with my son, in case you couldn't tell which dog was which!  You can tell we have a thing for shaggy black pups!)

Dear Ginny,

We needed a companion dog for our 5 year old Pepper who was depressed after our two daughters went off to college.  Cassie (now Sandy) has filled the roll perfectly.  Their relationship is still evolving but they show such affection and playfulness together that I’m sure we have found a perfect “sister” for Pepper.  They chase squirrels together, wrestle, steal each other’s toys and basically wear each other out.  Sandy has quickly learned the household routines and rules.  She especially loves the doggy door to the backyard that allows her to watch for squirrels in air conditioned comfort then bolt out after them.  The two dogs have also become an attraction in the neighborhood with frequent visits from parents and children who invariably ask “the Carters have two dogs, why can’t we have one?”  We get such a kick out of Sandy; she has really brought a spark of excitement to our home.

Thank you!!!

Beth Carter

Update October 2007:

As you can see Cooper has made himself at home.  We are very happy to have him as part of our family, and he seems to feel the same.  Cooper and our older dog, Spencer, are getting along great. They really compliment each other. Keep up the good work.

Rescued in honor of Jill's 50th birthday!

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Update February 2008:

Both dogs have settled in very nicely.  They are very protective about our property.  They have a great view from our sunroom and like to perch themselves on the couch.  They insist on chasing away the birds, squirrels, and rabbits that come around.  They are very playful with each other and Zelda sure can zip around when she wants to.  Zelda is very spoiled.  I've caught her many times laying on my side of the bed with her head on my pillow.  Zelda also likes to keep Hayley company, but lays under neath her bed.  They both enjoy going for walks and get very excited when we bring out the leashes.  Zelda is extra playful.  She likes to nip at your socks and pants to play with her and if you leave your socks laying around, she will steal them.  Starr likes to lick people and both dogs love to have their tummies rubbed. 

Update August 2007:

Hi Ginny,

Attached is a photo of Mildred and the boys. Their names are now Toby (Tobias) and Uri (Uriah). They have settled in nicely and are being royaly spoiled. They follow her around and provide her with great entertainment with their wrestling. They compete for her lap as soon as she sits down and they sleep with her at night - one under each arm. They will have a great life with Mildred and she couldn't be happier!

Thanks again for everything,