Sunday, November 28, 2010

Edgar's Happy Tail

HI Karen, thank you for the photo! Great of Edgar, not so good of me! He's much more photogenic! Edgar (my adult kids are sending me lists of names because they don't think Edgar is good enough for him!) is sooooo sweet! He's been wonderful. Not so good with the cats, though. Running cats are much different than cats in cages, I guess. My one cat, is fine with him. She will glare at him, and he knows not to mess with her. They even ate a morning treat almost side by side this morning. They will be just fine. My younger cat is a runner. She has never walked through the house. She is a little race car, and of course that gets his terrier instincts going. so, she runs because she can, then he chases, and she gets scared and hides upstairs. I think they will be fine, but it will take a LONG time for them. Meanwhile, I've moved her food and water and litter box upstairs, so if she doesn't want to come down, she doesn't have to.

I'm surprised at how well he listens already! He understands "NO" very well! Also, when left in his crate downstairs the last 2 nights when I go to bed, he will whine and bark a little bit. As soon as I say "Edgar be quiet", he is immediately quiet and sleeps quietly the rest of the night. He loves to walk, and is going to make a great walking partner. He is signed up for obedience classes at Petsmart starting in Jan. because I want him to be an extremely well behaved house dog. He already is, but I need to know how to keep him that way!

I love HIM! My kids, granddaughter and assorted inlaws are coming for a late Thanksgiving on Sat. and they will all love him!

As I'm typing on the computer here, he is sleeping in his crate with the door open. I only lock him in at night, and if my younger cat ever comes downstairs, I will lock him in for a little while then, too.

Tomorrow he gets his stitches out, his physical, his microchip in, and also I am having them check his skin because he's still so "itchy". I don't think he can still have fleas!

Thank you Karen for responding to my email so quickly. If you hadn't I would have missed getting this wonderful little guy. I will send you an update in a few weeks or so, as I get to know him better. Marge

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Athena's Happy Tail

Hello,
Just a quick update on Athena. She's completed both puppy and beginner obedience courses. We're now in our second round of the beginner course and could take that a few times before we are ready for advanced. During class, Athen receives compliments from the instructor. She's doing very well! She's still a puppy, but I think in the long run, she will get her CGC, and go on to become a therapy dog. Attached, please find a photo of her we took while receiving trick-or-treaters last weekend. She's up to 65 pounds and still growing! We love her very much.
Our best,
Nicole & Cormac Connolly

Whimsy's Happy Tail

I adopted the happy dog formerly known as Cassidy (now named Whimsy Clover) at the rescue event hosted at the Roundhouse. I can't believe I've only had Whimsy for two weeks--it feels like we've belonged to each other forever! She has done so well since her first night, and as she's gotten more comfortable and secure her personality keeps coming out. She has wonderful manners--so affectionate, cuddly, well-behaved, and housebroken without any effort on my part! She gets fabulous bursts of energy and loves to leap and jump--she is so agile and energetic! She also goes crazy with joy when she gets to chase squirrels. Thank you for letting me take her home right away. I attached a photo of her on her favorite sofa. -Sarah

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

greatest puppy ever!

*Three cheers* Magnificent mutts! Yay!
On September 29 we adopted Milo (then Ho-ho) an 8 week old lab mix. He is the love of my life always keeping me on my toes, making me laugh, and keeping me company in the morning while I¡¦m getting ready for work. My family has absolutely fallen in love with Milo. He spends the days with grandma and grandpa (my parents) while I¡¦m at work and is so happy to see me when I come home, he makes even the longest horribly crappiest day melt away. It warms my heart just thinking about it. Not to mention he¡¦s become the best running buddy ever! When I feel like stopping to take a breath Milo takes the end of the leash and pulls/nudges me forward, HE is my second wind. He keeps me going. He is getting so big so fast ƒ¼ but I can¡¦t imagine my life without him. He is an extraordinarily intelligent dog taking to his puppy training quickly it amazes me just how much he understands. Milo is so friendly and cute everybody loves him even my co workers who have only met him through the pict
ures on my computer desktop. You¡¦ll be happy to also know that he is the picture of health and just finished his last round of shots (yesterday actually) and is due back for his neuter in three weeks. I¡¦m just crossing my fingers that everything goes smoothly there. Well it¡¦s time for our run, thank you again for bringing Milo into our lives, I know you must hear people say this all the time but he is truly the perfect family dog. We love him pieces! God bless!

Monday, November 15, 2010

Milo is 5 months

We brought Milo home in August to expand our family. Nero our 2 yr old black lab needed a little buddy it was a little rough the first week but I am glad to say everything is great! They bring toys to each other and even wait for the other when taking walks. Even though they have their own crates I always find Milo curled up with Nero in his.

We are a happy and complete family.

The Austin's

Ruby

Hi Magnificent Mutts! My family adopted Cutie from you in August - she was one of the Lab mix pups from a litter born to a stray rescued by your organization. We renamed her Ruby and she has fit right in with our family. My daughter is 16 mos old and she and Ruby are the best of pals. Ruby is a great runner and her and I go for morning jogs several days a week. She is a great dog.
Could you please email me the date of her birth? We want to know the date for our records with the vet and so we can celebrate her birthday. Thank you - Krista Peterson

P.S. I've attached a few of our favorite pictures.


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