Happy Gotcha Day!

Star Y

June 11, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Star Y!

Kingston

June 2, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Kingston!

June 4, 2007 - Kingston who is now known as "Champ" did very well. Better than I could have hoped for. He is housebroken, did not try to get on the bed or sofa, does not chew and wants to follow me everywhere. He has met a lot of new friends and been nice to all. He loves kids. My girlfriend's kids had him with a pillow under his head and a blanket over him on the floor in her den and he stayed there for an hour like that as we all watched TV. He seems to be exactly what I was waiting for. I will keep you informed.

Paris

June 2, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Paris!

June 3, 2007 - I just wanted to send you an e-mail and let you know how things are going. First, I wanted to let you know that we renamed Paris as Shelby. We also made sure to christen her with an Auburn dog collar! Shelby has been great so far. We have been spending a lot of time with her and are amazed at her demeanor and discipline. There have been no accidents and she seems to love being around us. She is taking to the crate already actually going to sleep in the middle of the day while Becca and I took a nap. She definitely likes to talk, especially if we leave the house without her. We discovered her true bark during our first experiment with the crate. She definitely knows how to open up the pipes, but she is pretty easy to quiet down. We also discovered her energy a few times with one of her new toys. It’s a complete change in personality which was interesting. A good thing was that she got to spend time with out neighbor’s dog and then carried on for about 30 minutes without a break. With that said, she crashed as soon as we got home and is still sleeping in the living room. Its obvious that she has been well loved and trained. Thank you for that! She has been a joy to be around and we can’t wait to introduce her to our families. They are going to be amazed.

Jacob

May 19, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Jacob!

Ray and Clarissa

May 12, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Ray and Clarissa!

May 17, 2007 - They are doing GREAT!!!!! We ended up spending time in Atlanta till Monday and got back late Monday. Traveled real well. It was so funny Saturday night, I was spending a lot of attention to Abby (Clarissa) and all at once Luke (Ray) came over and laid down a foot or so away. He seemed really unsettled. I looked at him and said," Luke, its OK, you sister is in good hands, relax". All at once he lifted his, looked at us, let out a BIG sigh and went to sleep. It was so funny. It was like a heavy load was removed from his shoulders. They now respond very well to there new names. They are healing on walks really good, improving on their Sit, Wait and Leave commands If I (KC) go to any room and no one else is around, they follow me like a shadow and sleep at my feet. Luke is still whimpering when Abby cannot be seen but if we get him focused on something else, he improves a lot. They are sleeping on their beds in our room at nights and no problems. We put them in separate kennels when we are away; near each other and initially Luke would be upset but each time he improves. It seems to be helping with the separation issue. Oh, little Rusty has been really good with them and find them chewing bones together. We even had our daughter bring over her small border/collie/corgie mix. She can be very active. Luke at first actually growled at her several times but after a few hours we were able to trust Luke and her and now they run around with each other. We took them into vet Wed morning for a check up and get heart worm meds. Dr. said they both seemed in real good health. Luke's weight was good but felt Abby could put on a few pounds. Dr. also checked the micro-chips and found real easy so we will send info to AKC this week. We will send more info and pictures either this weekend or 1^st of next week. WE LOVE THEM VERY MUCH!

Keifer

May 12, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Keifer!

May 15, 2007 - Keifer has had a great weekend. Ebie has become the big sister that shows him what to do. To reach our backyard they must go down a set of stairs - this was a novel idea to him!! Also, she leads the way, does her pee stop, and he immediately pees also. If they go out and she doesn't pee, neither does he!! Of course he needs to go more often, so we have learned to watch his habits and have succeeded in only having two accidents - both on ceramic tile and easy to clean up. We left him on our screened in porch on Sunday morning to attend church. We gave him a couple of toys and one of the balls that you stuff small treats in. He was still so tired, he apparently slept the whole time. We had removed all the cushions to prevent them from being chewed up, but he was just resting. He learned how to manipulate the ball later that afternoon and had loads of fun. He certainly loves to chew!! We have toys that have been well chewed by the two labs before, that were still around. He has dispatched them to the trash heap in pieces!! Henry went to the store today and got him a Kong ball. He also got Ebie a Kong Frisbee. This afternoon they were in the backyard, each chasing their toys. Ebie hasn't quite gotten where she wants to play fully yet, but it is getting close.

We are really loving having him with us. He has the same loving personality of our lab we lost to cancer, Casey. He actually will snuggle with you. I have attached a picture from Sunday afternoon. We worked in the front yard and the two dogs lay on the porch and watched us - and laughed at the silly humans getting all hot in the sun while they just rested. We promise to keep on playing with him and keeping him happy. I'll share some photos of them playing in the back yard soon. I didn't get home early enough today to get to see them and by the time I was home they were too tired for any more games !!

Uno

May 12, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Uno!

May 17, 2007 - Just wanted to send in an update regarding Uno and me… Life is fabulous! We are loving every minute… Uno has adjusted quite nicely to our family and to our home! He sniffed his way around the house, loves his food dish, is very well behaved in the house, hasn't had an accident in the house yet, and is simply the most loving puppy we could have asked for!!! He loves to take naps…especially in the bed with you…he loves to be the center of attention and is bound to be in between your feet when you are on the move…and is very playful – wanting to play tug a war or fetch. I am incredibly happy with Uno and I can only imagine and assume by his actions that he is quite happy to be here with me too! Thanks for all that you do and we'll send another update soon!

Joe

May 6, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Joe!

Tracker

May 6, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Tracker!

May 9, 2007 - Yes things are still going great. He is an absolute love. He loves everybody and wants to lie on your lap at all times. We have taken him for a few long walks and he is good on the leash. He doesn't seem too interested in running off. I have not taken him off the leash , but he doesn't really seem to want to take off. He is sleeping with Cooper in his bed. I think sometimes he jumps down in the night because he is hot. He has started to cough just a bit, so I will continue his course of antibiotics and have given him a few coughing pills. I think we will wait to take him to a trainer to give him a chance to settle in. He doesn't really seem afraid or even apprehensive about anything. He just looks out at the boats and jet skis with the cutest curiosity on his face. He chased some geese into the water yesterday and seems a little into the squirrels but not too much. I think he is learning to bark from my other dogs. They bark at the boats if they get too close and they always bark when someone comes to the door. He would just sit there quietly the first several times, until he looked over at them and figured he was supposed to bark too. It was hilarious. He has lifted his leg again, so we will keep an eagle eye on him and continue to show him where the doggy run is. I've been feeding him more than my other guys because I think he definitely has some filling out to do. And oh yes, we changed his name. Cooper has named him MOOSE. Hopefully he won't get as big as a real Moose. Ha. We thought it was cute. I will keep you posted on wether or not I will be able to help out with the rescue. I would like to wait until school is out .Should I contact you at that time or Elena? Thanks again Trish, for giving up Moose. He really is a wonderful addition to our family. We all just look at him and want to squeeze him. He is so soft and sweet. Take care and I will keep in touch.

Minnie

May 3, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Minnie!

Meg

April 29, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Meg!

Virgil

April 28, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Virgil!

Jewel

April 28, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Jewel!

April 30, 2007 - I cannot tell you how happy we are with Jewel. She is a real Jewel. She has been so good. She does not seem afraid. She is glued to my hip most of the time, but will just lay at my feet while I am cooking or working. She walks well on a leash. She has not jumped on anyone, had any accidents in the house, chewed on anything or done anything less than perfect. We are so happy to have her. We will keep you posted!

Maverick

April 26, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Maverick!

April 28, 2007 - Maverick is doing pretty well. He is very good inside the house and no accidents yet (knock wood) but I have been taking him out pretty frequently. He seems to be a quick learner because I have already taught him the Stay command and he already knew Sit. He is still in a really good mood and never stops wagging his tail so that is a good sign. He is also eating well. He really is a great dog and is quickly getting accustomed to his new home!
I will keep you up to date on how he is progressing.

Sheba C

April 22, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Sheba C!

April 23, 2007 - I think we are going to name her "Claire". Our other 2 labs were Clementine, Clydie, so we thought we would carry on the "CL" thing. In less than 24 hrs. we all KNOW that she is the right dog for us! You won't believe this, but last night she slept on the dog bed in our bedroom, never woke us up. Chip woke HER up at 5:00am & I took her out to potty, which she did. Then we came back in & she went right back to her bed & curled up & fell back asleep. We got up about 7:15 and went to Zach's room to wake him. She was so happy to see him! Her tail never stops wagging. Then she sat outside the shower door & watched Chip take his shower! I fed her, she ate it right up, then I took her for a long walk. She was very good. She'll figure out this is her forever home! I will keep you updated. Thanks again.

Tre

April 22, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Tre!

May 2, 2007 - Tre is doing well!

Quattro

April 21, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Quattro!

Spenser

April 21, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Spenser!

April 23, 2007 - Update on Murphy (formerly known as Spencer) - he's a great dog...had one accident inside but we now know the signs and he has been very good about letting us know when he needs to do his business. He walks well and doesn't strain at the leash (except for birds and squirrels)...first night went all right..he was a little confused but he slept pretty well...But he's a loving, smart dog..already starting to understand sit, down, heel, come and responding to his new name.. So all is going well - first thing after we got him yesterday we were at my brother's in Cumming. He's great with kids and wasn't a nuisance while we ate lunch. So we are very happy with him and we think he's liking his new home.

Prince

April 20, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Prince!

April 27, 2007 - My little mini Moose (formerly known as Prince) is such a sweetie. He has been getting along great with Scouse. They play all over each other all the time. And I mean ALL the time. Scouse still needs to learn that he is about 5 times the size of his little brother, but he is really gentle with him.

Funny you should mention the hill .... he rolled down the hill (sort of) today. His older sister, Stoli, was down near the leaves and he just thought he'd pounce down there. It was a good thing I was close by because he tumbled twice before I caught him. He's so cute.

He is definitely a chewer. So we've given him every toy imaginable plus some empty water bottles. He has only had a few accidents in the house. I think I need to take him out separately from Scouse since Scouse just plays with him and goes after him when we are outside. So when Moose gets outside, he immediately runs for cover. They are such a mess!

I really think he is happy. He is GREAT at night, never cries in his crate and he just about literally tells us when it is his bedtime. At 9pm or very close to it, he starts to whimper. So we either put him in his crate or pick him up and put him on our chest (my favorite thing to do) and he is out for the night. I've never seen anything like it before!

Emmy and Winnie

April 20, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Emmy and Winnie!

Mulan

April 20, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Mulan!

Belle

April 20, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Belle!

April 28, 2007 - Here are some photos of little Buckley (formerly "Belle"). She is the perfect addition to our little family and we can't get enough of her!

Tinkerbell and Sahara

April 20, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Tinkerbell and Sahara!!

April 24, 2007 - Life is good! The girls are doing very well. They seemed to settle into their new surroundings quickly. Tinker is definitely the more outgoing for things like that. Sahara (re-named) Abby is the squeaker at night, but it hasn't lasted longer than 10 minutes. With a few kind words she slips off to sleep too.

it seems the new toys are going down a treat! although, having gone today to petsmart for more, apparently I didn't have quite enough....
additionally, they have taken a strong liking to my yard shoes, so when we come back indoors they often drag one shoe around to chew on. a small price I am willing to pay to help them fit in.

They are a hoot to watch play. they also hold their own alone too. Tinker gives lots of puppy kisses, while Abby prefers to sit close by, she likes to sit on my foot.

Thanks again for all you do as Labrador Friends of the South!!!

Mommy's shoes are the best!!!!

Rosebud

April 20, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Rosebud!

Sebastian

April 14, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Sebastian!

April 17, 2007 - He is already loved and on the way to being spoiled!

Jake B

April 14, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Jake B!

May 3, 2007 - Jake is great and was right at home the minute he stepped in the car. We got Jake for our 8 year old son, but he and our three year-old have really taken to each other. Jake follows him around step for step and Will walks around hugging Jake saying "I love Jake!" In the morning, when I am in the shower, Will gets Jake up on my bed and they watch cartoons. At night, Jake goes to his bed in John Hardin's room. But as soon as it is safe - when I am out of the room, Jake gets on the bed with John Hardin to the delight of both! In the morning, I use Jake as an alarm clock for John Hardin; he gets on the bed and licks John Hardin's face and nips at his feet and legs until John Hardin gets up...makes my job much easier!
Jake enjoys going to carpool with me in the afternoon and I wish I knew what he was thinking as he hangs his head out the window and frantically sniffs the air as we get closer and closer to the kids! He also enjoys going to the kids' baseball games. He does so well with all the other small children and other people.
Jake has two good friends in the neighborhood. He has regular playdates with Sonny, a labradoodle across the street and Hannah, a yellow lab next door. They run, chase, play tug-of-war and carry on like kids and are so much fun to watch! Then he comes home and does the same thing with the boys in the neighborhood. Plus he runs with me every morning! He is getting plenty of exercise!!
This past weekend, we went to my parents' who live on a small farm. Jake swam, well waded, in the pond, chased rabbits and birds, and ran all over the pasture. He wasn't sure what to think about the horses but he learned very, very quick to stay away from the electric fence! He loved the little billy goats and tried to play with them like they were little dogs, but they were feinting goats and when scared or startled they just freeze and fall over so we had to remove Jake! The kids thought that was hilarious!! On the way home, Jake wanted to sit in the lap of a friend who went with us -again, the kids thought that was so funny!
Jake is a great dog and gets along so well with all other dogs and kids. He has fallen right in with our family and has been a great addition. Thank you for helping us find him.

Due

April 9, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Due!

April 27, 2007 - Due (now know as Kiya) is doing well. She has so much fun in our family. Unfortunately she developed some mange but we are treating it. She is definitely a little escape artist and I have to keep my eye on her. But she is housetrained (pretty much) and she is such a quick learner, she has learned how to sit and lay down and come (but she also learned how to run into the bushes and get all muddy!) She is so sweet and we love her so very much. I am including some pics.

Max A

April 6, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Max A!

April 9, 2007 - As I am sure you heard, we picked up Max on Saturday. He is the BEST boy! After all he has been through, he is still the sweetest, funniest boy you could imagine! We are in love already! He and our other dog Khloe have had no problems, they are getting along great. Our oldest female cat let him know she is the boss of the house, so now he makes a huge circle to get around her! She is such the drama queen! My boys are over the moon! Max was on my little guy Kade's "team" for the neighborhood egg hunt yesterday. They did great. My oldest has already taken him on a long hike in the woods, and my son was worn out before Max. My husband can't wait to take him fishing on the boat! I am just happy he is such a cuddle bug! So far he likes sleeping on the love seat. He has his own bed, and is welcome to any other, but that seems to be the place he likes to relax. Right now he is resting at my feet as I type this. I will have my son help me download some pictures to send on to you and Trish.

Thank you so much for helping Max and the Sweeneys find each other! It was meant to be!

Chocolate

April 5, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Chocolate!

India

March 31, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, India!

Agatha

March 31, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Agatha!

April 27, 2007 - We are truly blessed to have Agatha (AKA 'Maggie') as our pet. Our whole family adores her, and she has been a wonderful addition to our foursome. She has wonderful house 'manners,' is sweet to all humans, and is warming up to the other dogs in our neighborhood. I've had a one-on-one obedience lesson with a nice teacher from Highland Pet Store (Ian), and his tips have really helped us with the leash and meeting other dogs. We are really
happy! I'll forward a photo to you soon - the only one I have makes her eyes look scary from the flash!
Thanks for all your organization did to bring us together. Please tell
Elena how well things are working out.

Goldilocks

March 31, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Goldilocks!

Duke Y

March 27, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Duke Y!

March 30, 2007 - A quick note. Duke had a fabulous night last night. It turns out he knows some basic commands. He also was very happy next to Ebony at the foot of the bed last night. He did not wake until 5am which is more than I expected from him! The only small problems we have had is his picking up the kids toys- he cannot distinguish his from theirs – a learning process. And also, my cat decided to make himself very interesting, by spitting and puffing up his white hair. So now that pure white "Gary the Cat" has tripled in size every time Duke enters, Duke is enthralled by this new toy! He gave chase once last night, but not in an ugly way. More like in a "kitty come back" toddler way. He is just a rather large toddler. What a hoot! Gary will learn, and Duke will get bored I predict. They will be fine in a couple of weeks. Thanks again! I am working on a way to get some things you may need for your group, that can also promote my business as well. I will keep you posted. Good luck on adoption day! I hope every baby finds a home!

Oh! Mission accomplished. Ebony' s attitude/mood has been raised already. She was tired last night, but a happy girl with a friend. So happy, that she let me bathe her today without a fuss. She was covered in pollen, so we had to hit the tub!

April 19, 2007 - Duke is doing great, and so is Ebony. The cat thing has been reduced to playing on both their parts. The cat is enjoying a playmate that pays this much attention at times. Sometimes they stand in a standoff, but then he cows down to the cat! Too funny. The cat is definitely in control. The chewing of kid 's toys and other has diminished. As well, it has given my children high motivation to keep their toys picked up and in their room. He will still grab something, but I have him a chew bone every time he picks something up. I have taught him to bring me a toy whenever I come home, or when he comes in. He has learned to sit and shake hands immediately on command. He is still a little slow on lay down, just because he does not want to. He is more relaxed and has always slept through the night. Ebony is very happy. She is old and a bit lazy. She loves having a youngster to "pre-chew" her chewy bones. She does not like them until they have been worked a little. He is more that happy to oblige. Thanks for what you do. These dogs are so precious. They really are man 's best friend.

Lucy Y

March 24, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Lucy Y!

March 26, 2007 - Hey there.  Lucy is doing wonderful.  She acts so
comfortable with us and Dash.  Thank you so much for
all of your help and time.

Champ

March 24, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Champ!

April 23, 2007 - Went camping this weekend at the beach in SC, Sam had a ball and so did I!

Angus

March 21, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Angus!

Buffy and Buster

March 17, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Buffy and Buster!

April 29, 2007 - Finnigan and Murphy (formerly known as Buster and Buffy) are doing great.... We were at the vet Thursday and Finnigan weighs 25 lbs and Murphy weighs 21 lbs....They are so much fun.....I am so glad that we took both of them.....there is no fussing when they are in the crate at night....and a great playmate to get all their energy out. Jack is getting used to the puppy energy and is like a father hen to them.

Bailey

March 17, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Bailey!

March 22, 2007 - They LOVE each other! He is doing great, they play and take naps all day! He is behaving very well, and loves to snuggle up with people. The only thing we are working on is him using the restroom wherever he wants! It is not a big deal though, he is learning already! I will take some pictures and send them to you!
Thank you for all your help!

May 16, 2007 - I just wanted to give you all an update on Maggie and Beau (Gaia's puppies)...well they are great!!  We have started training them both, which can be tricky with two of them!  They love to distract each other, and are inseparable! They definitely have two very different personalities as well!  Beau is very calm, and would rather chew on a bone or eat ice cubes than bother with anything else.  Maggie on the other hand is all over the place...she is very
nosey and doesn't like to miss out on anything.  They really balance each other out!  A perfect match!

Thank you again!  I have attached some pictures...the last picture is how they like to sleep in the den...with Maggie's paw on Beau!!

Armani

March 17, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Armani!

March 19, 2007 - As for Mr. Armani, he is terrific! He seems to be settling in very well. He has been to Piedmont Park every day, running around with the other doggies, retrieving his ball, and he even jumped into the lake after a duck!! He's a very happy and well behaved puppy. I attached a pic of him retrieving his favorite toy. We will definitely keep you guys up to date. Little Armani is great plugging for Labfriends, as everyone in the park stops us and asks where we found him. Thanks again to you all for your hard work.

Mimi

March 17, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Mimi!

April 30, 2007 - Wanted to let you know that Brandy is Mimi's name now. We renamed her the second day we had her and she responds to it excellent. She is a great addition to our family. She is so smart, friendly and loveable. She is now 14 weeks old and getting bigger. She high five's you, can sit, stay, and is doing wonderful on barking when has to go outside. I will send you some pictures soon. Thank you for checking on her and we love her.

Lindsey

March 17, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Lindsey!

March 26, 2007 - She is doing great! Our only challenge is keeping her calm when we get home. She gets so excited to see us. Other than that, all we have to do is keep petting her to keep her happy and mellow. You were right... she is a great dog!!! We feel very lucky!!

Sebastian Y

March 17, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Sebastian Y!

March 27, 2007 - Did just want to tell you that Sebastian (he's now called Dudley) is the love of my life! He is just so sweet and calm and just wants to be loved (and he's getting a lot of that).

Beckham

March 15, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Beckham!

March 18, 2007 -Thanks for a copy of the contract and the pic. He's doing really well. He is such a sweetie. He is still adjusting some though but it will take time. He had two accidents in the house. I think he is embarrassed to poop in the yard. He poops when we take him on walks and we take him outside regularly through the same door but he pooped twice inside. We're working with him on not jumping up and on getting in to things/chewing (his recent adventure is pulling all of the toilet paper off the roll!) It will just take some time to adjust...we take him on two walks a day to burn off his energy and gave him a tennis ball to play with. I'll send pictures! :)

Bodie

March 12, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Bodie!

Topaz

March 10, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Topaz!

April 17, 2007 - She is doing great. She and my other dog, Gus, have learned to play tug-a-war together and wrestle. My husband and I call them the "Galapagos Labradors" when they really get going. They enjoy each other a lot. We go for walks almost every day and she is doing much better with the pulling. She is very affectionate and will follow me around the house where ever I go. We have also introduced her to the wonders of the Dog Park and she loves it. It's fun to watch her run and play. Shortly after she arrived to be part of our family, she received a package from her new Grandma in Virginia with a new woobie. She doesn't know what to make of it when it squeaks. It's funny.

We love having her as part of our pack. She's a wonderful addition.

Maggie

March 9, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Maggie!

May 2, 2007 - Maggie is doing just fine. She is such a sweet personality and for the most part mild mannered (it's hard for me to comprehend why a breeder was going to "put her down" because of the bump on her nose). She LOVES TO PLAY...her favorite is to run up & down the stairs retrieving tennis balls! We walk daily and she is doing very well on a leash. She (and we also) can't wait until the back yard is fenced in so she can run free out there. She loves to lay on the deck in the evening and watch the birds on the feeder. She is a riot in the rain... head up and mouth open to catch all those drops! We hope to discover her swimming skills at the lake in the near future. Maggie is a sock thief! Any sock left on the floor is stolen and sometimes she tries while they are still on your feet (ouch!). She will give them up without too much fuss if you trade for one of her toys. At seven months she is now about 50 lbs and still growing.

After nearly two and a half years it is a joy to have a lovable lab back in our lives! And I do believe that if you asked Maggie if she has found her forever home she would respond with a resounding WOOF!

Cindy Lou Who

March 9, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Cindy Lou Who!

March 11, 2007 - Thanks for your help. She is doing well and tormenting Petey constantly, but I think he likes the attention.

Fargo

March 3, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Fargo!

April 16, 2007 - We renamed Fargo, his new name is Sampson. He is a big baby; we had his nails clipped last week and he cried the whole time and after the Vet finished, Sampson raised his paw for a treat. Today he got his shots and didn't even feel them. He is
current on all his medical stuff for a year. Sampson is probably the
smartest dog I have ever owned, he is picking up commands and tricks all the time. He is a riot!

Josh

March 3, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Josh!

May 2, 2007 - Munson (aka Josh) is AWESOME!!!!! He was very skinny when we got him and has gained some weight and is now about 80 lbs or so and his coat has improved and he is the most beautiful chocolate lab! He has settled into our home and is the perfect addition to our family. We all absolutely adore Munson and I believe the feeling is mutual. Munson has an awesome disposition, very friendly but also very protective. Munson is still very much a puppy and acts just like my 2 1/2 year old son. They are very much like brothers. They wrestle around with each other, chase each other around the house and play keep away with balls and toys, pick on each other and completely adore each other. Munson is very amused when it is Sean's bath time and I have a hard time keeping Munson out of the tub!!!! Munson is completely housebroken and we have has no issues on that front except lately he has developed an affinity for books. I told my husband it is because he likes to read and since he has no thumbs he has no other choice but to turn the pages with his mouth!!!!! Instead of running after work, Munson and I have been running in the morning which has curtailed the mid afternoon reading sessions! The day we adopted Munson we had waited for about an hour of so for him to show up at the adoptions. The moment I saw him jump out of the car when he arrived, I knew he was the perfect fit for our family and have never second guessed that decision. It was hard losing my 15 1/2 year old before we got Munson but it has been wonderful since he has entered our lives.

I wish I had a bigger home so I could rescue another lab. I look at your web site periodically and it makes me really sad to see so many forgotten and abused lab's. I wish I could give them all a home and the life they all deserve.

Please let me know what I can donate to your organization (what yall need the most). I can not thank you enough for introducing us to Munson.

Baby

February 25, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Baby!

February 26, 2007 - We are doing well. She is very, very sweet and loves the attention. We rolled in the grass before bedtime, chased a tennis ball and she had her fill of Kibbles 'n Bits. She and I slept out on our screened in porch together last night. No mishaps. We had fixed her a shavings bed and she cuddled right up and slept until 7am when she did her business, and enjoyed breakfast. We will try and put some meat on her bones.

Tucker

February 22, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Tucker!

Lady Y

February 21, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Lady Y!

April 1, 2007 - All is well here. Lady was washed and shaved last Friday and she looks like a Puppy. We did this in anticipation of very hot weather (it promptly turned to 50 degrees!!). She is doing really well and so happy. Got into her own habits almost instantly. Though we took her upstairs for night time, she decided that the library was her night time spot, so we put one of her beds in there (the other bed is in the kitchen and that is her "day bed"!)

She loves to garden with me and her favorite pastime is chewing on her marrow bones. They are now littering the yard and I have to have a weekly scoop up before lawn mowing. It took her a week before she first barked and scared the ... out or me as I was not expecting it.

Regarding food and weight. I had her weighted 10 days after we adopted her and she had lost nothing. I think her body was still preserving (in primitive state) in case she did not get "enough"! I will have her weighted again this week and see. She looks trimmer around her belly (not much around the chest). She eats well but is very finicky (how she got so fat is beyond me). She actually refuses to eat the R/d food unless she is fed by hand (will not eat it out of her dish). Of course we give her home made food in the am with raw chicken and she loves that and at night, we are now in a quandary as Hill's food have been on the recall list. We give her Iam for less active dogs. The recall is very scary and shows how little control we have over our foods, prepared or not.

Anyway, thanks for asking. She is very sweet, very good on the leash and so loving (and insistent if you don't give her enough love!!).

Calvin

February 20, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Calvin!

May 1, 2007 - We have renamed Calvin - Mr. Bean and he is doing great. He has got a mind of his own and loves to wake up bright and early..... Keeping us on our toes... His last vet visit this past week showed that he is 32 pounds of luvin..... the cutest little jumping Bean and our other rescue Sahtki has been showing him the ropes. Thanks for everything.

Falcon

February 18, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Falcon!

Finn

February 18, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Finn!

February 20, 2007 - Ira (formerly known as Finn) is doing great. His first evening with us was a real challenge for him and he passed with flying colors. My daughter and her husband and their 2 dogs came over for dinner for turkey! When I have turkey, they all go a little crazy. Ira was so good with all the dogs and they all liked him. After dinner, I had 5 dogs in the kitchen giving them each little bits of turkey. They all just sat there waiting their turn. It was great. Ira was the most gentle taking the turkey from me. What a nice, nice dog. He doesn't bother Alice at all except to give her kisses - Bolton too. He is doing real well with the cats too. My older, bolder cat did whack him one yesterday because he was following her around, and she didn't appreciate that too much. Poor Ira stopped that real fast. We are so grateful to you and all the volunteers for helping us find this wonderful guy. We are in love. Thank you!!!!

Mack

February 17, 2007 - Happy Gotcha Day, Mack!

April 11, 2007 - Mack is a prince of a dog. Couldn't ask for more beautiful baby boy. Perfect as perfect can be. I love him dearly, as does Honey. Buddy and Mack get along well too. The three of them "live" together now as I am selling my townhouse so I can find a home with a backyard to throw Macky the ball on occasion. He walks really well in the neighborhood and has not met a dog that he does not win over.

Memphis