Friday, December 31, 2010
Abby aka Anabell
The Jarke family
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Sadie-formerly Salem
new baby sister. After a short "meet and greet" in the back yard things seemed to be going well so we moved into the house. To our delight, in only a couple of hours Cosmo was even laying with Sadie on the floor in the kitchen, which is their first official photo together. Over the weeks Cosmo became more and more used to Sadie and her puppy habits. It has been about 2 months since we got Sadie and they are now the best of buddies and play all the time. Aside from being a little slow on the potty training (though she has been making great progress with some tips from the vet) we have no complaints about Sadie. She is the sweetest girl with the best disposition and loves to cuddle. She has even helped her big brother Cosmo shed a few extra pounds by all the romping in the yard! Sadie has been a wonderful addition to our family and we thank Magnificent Mutts for helping bring her into our home and all that they do every day.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
I love my bully, Peanut-Butter
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Taylor's Happy Tail (Garnett)
Over the summer Taylor came with us on our vacation to Ely, Minnesota ~ up in the northern woods on Lake Burntside. I am pretty sure that Taylor thought she was in doggy heaven! She loved it there! She went boating and swimming with us and she absolutely loved laying on the dock watching the kids swim and the loons float by.
Taylor got her first real taste of snow recently and she loves to run around in it and push her nose through it. She runs around like it's her new playground!
Taylor has 2 best friends (boyfriends). Our neighbor dog behind us and our neighbor dog next to us have been Taylor's playmates since she was a puppy. She has so much fun running around with them and wrestling. If we say their names to her she will run to the back door to go out and find them.
We are so happy with Taylor and we are so incredibly grateful to have been given the opportunity for her to join our family. Thank you SO much Magnificent Mutts!!!
The Fistler Family
Brian, Karen, Kaitlyn, Kira, Tyler, and Taylor :)
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Sunday, December 12, 2010
Cubby's Happy Tail
I want to thank you for taking care of me and many others until you found a permanent home for us. I appreciate all your kindness, care, and your unconditional love.
I am doing very well. My new family loves me very much and they always reward me for good behavior. I do not bark at strangers anymore and have become more relaxed and friendly. But I still like to pull the leash (lol). They do not mind it because they believe it burns a lot of my energy (they call it, "my form of exercising" :)). And as you probably remember, I love car rides, and now, I have a special seat from where I can see everything.
Just recently, my parents got me a sister. She comes from an Indiana puppy mill. At first, she was scared of humans, but I helped her assimilate into her new life. I taught her how to walk on the leash and now, we take a walk together every day. It's a lot of fun.
Here is my new pictures (with her in the back). Thank you again for all your help. Happy holidays! I'll be in touch.
Love,
Cubby
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Remy and Lulu
Lulu (the spotted one) is a calm, relaxed pup who loves to snuggle in your lap. Her favorite thing to do is play frisbee in the backyard. Remy (the black one) is very smart and very active. Remy's favorite thing to do is play soccer. The pups get along very well. They love to chase each other around the house and play tug of war together.
We hosted Thanksgiving at our house this year and the puppies behaved perfectly. They did not bark and allowed others to hold them without a problem.
Thanks to Magnificent Mutts for bringing these puppies into our lives!
The McGuire Family
Sophia Louise
est cats I have ever known. I am SO happy that I found her !! I would definitely recommend adopting a homeless pet. I think they are so thankful that you rescued them that they try to be the best for you so that they don't end up homeless again. I wouldn't part with my Sophie for ANYTHING !!!
Darlene O'Lena
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Sunday, November 28, 2010
Edgar's Happy Tail
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
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
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
greatest puppy ever!
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 are a happy and complete family.
The Austin's
Ruby
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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Thursday, October 21, 2010
Mojo @ 6 mths (Honey's Honey)
We can never thank you enough for allowing us to be his forever home.
The Banaski Family
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Kayla Happy Ending
Just a quick note to let you know that Kayla is doing great!
She loves going for walks, curling up with us on the couch, getting her hair brushed, and keeping me company in the morning as I get ready for work. She is so sweet and tender and we just lover her to bits! The first day was a bit scary for her, but after that she was eating and drinking like a champ.
Thanks!
Murray Family
Brielle Happy Tail
now let's me pet her, and if I am taking to long in providing dinner she
barks at me. She loves sitting in her favorite chair and barking at the
neighbors. Bri and Bella have lots if fun chasing each other in the
yard. She is very vocal when she wants something.
Have an awesome week!
Francisca
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Jagger and Bailey
Friday, September 10, 2010
Maksim's Happy Tail
Max is doing great! He has been such a wonderful addition to our family. He and our other dog Casey are best friends, they have so much fun together and play all the time. Max is definietly Mia's boy - he follows her everywhere and sleeps with her in bed every night. Mia is extremely loving with our animals and Max and really taken to her.
Max has been very healthy. He was at the vet last month and he weighs 68 pounds! His teeth are clean and the doctor said that he is in great physical shape. Next weekend he is going in for his six week bath, teeth brushing and nail trim. He always looks so handsome when we pick him up!
Next month hosts a wonderful event called Dogtober Fest. Last year we brought Casey along and we are so excited this year to be able to bring Max along as well. It's such a fun event geared towards dogs and their owners.
I'm attaching a few photos of Max, Casey and Mia. Casey was adopted from Magnificent Mutts also!
Sincerely, Debi
Ramsey's Happy Tail
Just a quick email to let you know that Ramsey is settling in very quickly in our home. Willow is very accepting of Ramsey as he has appropriated alot of her chew/squeaky toys. No incidents between Willow and Ramsey at all. They actually met face to face in the laundry room; I was nervous that there might be an issue in a close space, but Ramsey just licked her face and walked on. He slept in our room last night on the floor by Jack's side of the bed (Willow sleeps on my side).
Melanie had at least 8 kids in and out of the house and back garden yesterday afternoon and Ramsey was fine with all the activity. He lay down right next to the trampoline with a guess what?--tennis ball in his mouth!
We did notice yesterday that when he jumped out of the car and again when he jumped off our bed (he jumped up on the bed for a tummy rub) that he yelped very loudly. Did you notice any issues with him or did the vet notice anything? I will have the vet look into it, but just wanted to see if you noticed any issues with his front end? It would be helpful to pass any info onto our vet.
I will keep you posted on how thing are going.
We are very happy to have Ramsey in our life!!
Valerie Donnell
Friday, August 27, 2010
Our Zoe Bug
Monday, August 16, 2010
Toews now Buddy
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
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
Karen and Randy Weissman
Annie's Happy Tail
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
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Jeva and Tova Happy Tails
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
Bean now Koda
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
Tianna's Update
Suzie Update
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