Our Zoe Bug

We adopted Zoe in February. We knew we would be able to give her a good home, and change her life for the best. It turns out, she changed our life for the best! We are so lucky to have such a well behaved and loveable puppy! Zoe is very active and really enjoys her daily walks and runs in the nearby park. Unfortunately for us, when she plays hard, she sleeps even harder (usually sprawled across our bed!). She loves to give hugs and kisses and we can not imagine life without her! Her nickname is "our little zoe bug"!

Toews now Buddy

Hi,

I adopted Toews the leonberger mix at the Pet Palooza at the Elmhurst Animal Clinic on July 17th..

Just an update we have renamed him to "Buddy" and he is doing well with my other dog Allie.

If the owner of Kane is interested in keeping in contact with us, to keep up to date with the brothers. we would welcome that.

Otherwise Buddy (Toews) has gained 10 pounds and enjoys playing with his sister Allie.
He's a truly loveable dog. He knows his tricks and loves to give "high 5". He hates to be reprimanded and pouts when scolded. He wants to please. Everyone who meets him, instantly falls in love as did we when we saw him...

I've attached a picture of the two of them

Laura Hascek

Ace now Kentucky's Happy Tail

Hi Sonia
Yes he's behaving, When I'm watching him that is. He loves to sit on furniture, and chew on paper, he ate my copy of "The Things They Carried" oh Well! I can definately tell you that we've bonded I can't go anywhere without him following me. He's stubborn but a fast learner. He already has learned to ignore the neighbors when they are in their yard and if i go out of the yard he stays in the yard as long as i'm in his line of sight. We go for long walks and the occasional three mile run , he's just awesome. I was not expecting all the attention from strangers(WHo KNew). Everyone thinks he's beautiful. The day I brought him home I plopped on a back yard chair and he simply lay at my feet as if he'd been here for years. I knew then that this guy was my friend. Thank you.I broke down and bought a pinch collar. Since then, walking him and getting him to sit is easier. He definately needs to meet other dogs. I have decided to call him Kentucky. Following this emal i will send yo
u some pictures I took with my phone. Best Regards.

Riley aka Murdoch

He gets a bath. At 6 months old he is now 53 pounds and still growing! photos attached

Karen and Randy Weissman

Annie's Happy Tail

Michelle,

Annie is adjusting great. Had 4 sessions with trainer. Is working on the invisible fence though. I am attaching some photos of her and our granddaughter.

Ralph

Jeva and Tova Happy Tails

Linda,

Thank you for everything you do to make Magnificent Mutts the greatest!

We are so happy to have Jeva and Tova in our lives! It's hard to believe slightly more than a year ago, we adopted our wonderful Border Collie sisters!

I recall when we first met them with their mom (formerly Millie) and their nine siblings. I knew when I first layed eyes on mom and her litter, I wanted all of them. Millie did everything in her power to make sure she provided food for all of them, and they were all quite content. She was adopted by a neighbor of ours and is continuing to do well. Jeva and Tova enjoy and look forward to mommy-daughters playtime. Tova excels in agility and Jeva is a couch potato wanna be. Two opposites work in our household. Potty training was a breeze and so was obedience training.

For those individuals who wonder if they can survive the challenge a Parvo-virus affected dog, always be comforted in knowing when you give to a Parvo dog, they give 100% plus back to you. We can speak from experience, and now our dogs immune systems are the strongest ever.

We are thankful to be blessed with these awesome animals---they are truly Magnificent!!

With the deepest appreciation from all of us!

Christie & Mark
Bristol, Illinois

Aldo and Paco

Here is a photo of the two cuties in their furever home!

Bean now Koda

Hi Courtenay and Karen,

I just wanted to send a quick e-mail about Bean's (now known as Koda) progress. She's getting along very well with the cats and has adjusted to the city life. She's even learned to fetch and give paw. We're still having problems with other dogs - she nipped one a couple weeks ago - but we're working on it with some trainers and I'll be signing her up for a "Growl class" at the Best Friends Windy City K9 Club in Chicago. I think I just need to build her confidence since she only reacts poorly around new dogs or when other dogs react to her.

I was also wondering if there was some way to find out how she ended up at Magnificent Mutts? Whether she was a stray or given up, etc.

Just wanted to let you know that she's doing fine and that we're making progress. I've also attached a few pictures. Thanks for all your help!

Sincerely,
Lucy

Scrappy's Happy Tail

Hi Cate - I just wanted to drop you a note about "Scrappy." He's doing very well and charms everyone he meets. He's very gentle and relaxed with kids and adults. He's a dream dog. We've been to Petco and he picked out his own toy before we realized it. Thank you for all your help and kindness - Dolores

Tianna's Update

Tianna was rescued from the Chicago Animal Control with her two brothers, they were all very shy and did not trust people in the least. Here are a few pictures of her in her new furever home!

Suzie Update

Look at this beautiful girl! She continues to amaze us day after day and has been training just wonderfully. We go to the German Shepherd Chicago Club once a week for obedience training, and have also joined our local park district course for eight weeks. I personally like the German Shepherd Club more, but puppy dog just loves both. She heels wonderfully and has "Sit" down to a science (even the trainers are impressed!)…we are improving on "down", "stay" and "come" everyday.

We do continue to struggle a bit with separation anxiety, but do see improvements. As after much reading and talking with others, it seems to be a common train amongst rescue dogs. If you have any suggestions, we would love to hear them. One thing we often consider is the possibility of another dog…as she just adores her neighbors and the dog park, we believe having someone else home with her when we are out might work wonders. The other side of that is that we want to have her a bit better trained as we walk a lot and the logistics of having a 60+ lb. dog with another dog could become a bit more complex! We do keep our eyes on your website and Pet Finder, as well as our local Naperville shelter all the time.

We are so happy that this placement worked out so well...thank you!
Katie and Rob Sperl

Jenna now Mag Molly Mitchell

We feel Jenna now known a Magnificent Molly Mitchell is the cutest, sweetest, and smartest puppy in the whole world. She is beautiful. She has a big fenced yard and plays with all her toys. She loves people and was a big hit at Puppy Playtime at the Dog Spot. Her antics make us laugh all day long. Yep, she is spoiled.

Athena's Happy Tail

Hello,

We're very much enjoying the newest member of our family - Athena. She's adjusting very well and we're very happy with her progress. We've been working on simple commands at home and she's learning them quickly. She's food motivated so that makes training a little easier! We've tried signing her up for two different obedience classes and they were both cancelled. We just tried signing up for a third that will start later in the month. Once we're confirmed for that class, we will fill out the pink form and will mail it in. She's had her second round of shots and her test for hook worm came back negative so she's good to go. She has a great appetite, is playful, and sleeps through the night. She's doing very well with potty training and hasn't had an accident in two weeks. Will send more updates as we progress. Thanks again for your part in helping us find our new family member. She's very loved!

Kindest regards,

Nicole

Benny now Bear

Hey Cate!

I just wanted to give you an update on Benny (now named Bear)!

Bear is adjusting wonderfully to our home! First of all, he did great on the long ride home- he slept most of the way and didn't whine or bark. He hasn't had a single accident in the house--much to the delight of my mother :) He was pretty nervous the first couple of days and camped out under our kitchen table or in his kennel. But he is warming up to me, giving me kisses and following me around. Bear is great on walks with his harness- he loves to leave his mark on trees and mailboxes.

He doesn't like being left alone- it's probably a situation he has never experienced because there were always other dogs around. At night, he sleeps in his kennel right next to my bed. The first night, we had his kennel set up in the kitchen and when we all went to bed, Bear let out a couple woofs- probably wondering where everyone went! But he calmed down after that. The second night though, he wouldn't stop barking and I actually slept on the floor next to his kennel for the night. After that, we just decided to put the kennel next to my bed so I wouldnt have to keep sleeping on the floor. Now everyone's happy!

He met my neighbors three dogs 2 days ago and he turned into a completely different dog around them! His tail was up, he was initiating play, he was running around- it was amazing to see him so happy. And yesterday and today he has come to work with me at doggy daycare and he has had an absolute blast with all of the little dogs.

I spoke with the groomer and unfortunately he will have to be shaved because he is too badly matted. I will be sad to see his long hair gone, but I know it will grow back so it's certainly not the end of the world. I will send you pictures once he is in his new do!

Anna

Kayla and Chloe

Our 2 adorable poodles Kayla and Chloe, had the priviledge of finding their furever home together! Thanks to their amazing new parents, they will be well taken care of and loved!

Bear (formerly Antonio)

We have had Bear for a little over a month now and are completely enamoured with our new family member. He was a little shy at first, but has come out of his shell and is such a sweet and funny boy. He sometimes lays his big "Monster Head" in my lap and lets me give him massges by his ears. We have had the best time at the dog park in Hinsdale and the dog beach downtown. He loves to run (which is great motivation for me). We still aren't certain what his mix is exactly, our vet said possbily Newfie/Malamute and our dog trainer said possbily Newfie/Belgian Sheppard. Everyone that meets Bear says how handsome and sweet he is and tries to guess what he might be. It is fun to speculate, but whatever he is, he is just wonderful. We are truly blessed to have found such a wonderful pet to love.

Thank you.

Regards,

Kelley Healy