Taylor's Happy Tail (Garnett)

We adopted Taylor (formerly Garnett ~ Leonberger mix) on March 10th and she has been an important member of our family ever since! Taylor is playful and funny but also extremely loyal and protective of our family. We couldn't have asked for a better fit for our family than her.....we truly love her!
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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Cubby's Happy Tail

Dear Karen (my foster mom),

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

Remy and Lulu

We adopted Remy and Lulu (formerly Remy Sue and Allie Lou) at the Adoption event at the Walter Payton Roundhouse. We love our new pups! They are adjusting well to their new home. They love the attention they are getting and will work hard for a milk bone treat!
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

About 2 months ago, I adopted Sophia Louise (formerly known as Buffy). I had loss my cocker spaniel about a year ago from cancer and didn't think I wanted to go thru having a pet again. But, it's like God matched her up to me !! We are so good for each other !! I have had many pets, but she has got to be the best one I've ever had! She loves to sit on my lap and sleep on the bed with me. She loves to cuddle !! I think Sophie (short for Sophia) needed me as much as I needed her. She is always right with me when I am home, as if she's afriad that I will leave her. She really is funny when she plays with her toys ! I bought her a "cat condo" that she sits in all the time and looks out the window. When the sun hits it, she snuggles up in the warmth of the sun. She seems very regal, which is why I gave her a kind of regal name. She's very clean with herself, never makes a mess, and is always waiting at the door when I come home from work ! I think she is one of the b
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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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

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

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!

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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Mojo @ 6 mths (Honey's Honey)

Wanted to send you some recent photos of Mojo at 6 mths old. He has changed and grown so much since we got him from you in June. He is our spoiled baby and we love him so!!!
We can never thank you enough for allowing us to be his forever home.
The Banaski Family

Kayla Happy Ending

Hi Cate:

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

I just wanted to give you an update on Brielle. She is warming up. She
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

Ozzy

GiGi now Ginger