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Hi Y'all!
Just wanted to tell you that I
am so happy and healthy in my new home and to thank the Slaymans so much for taking such
good care of me and loving me enough to see that I had a forever home of love.
My new Nanna and Poppy (that's what the cute little human playmate, Jackson, who hangs
around here a lot calls them) named me officially Halleluyah!, 'cause that's how happy
they were when they found me. They are still that happy, but just call me Hally now for
short. It saves time -which is good- 'cause I keep them pretty busy.
They bought me a real Cadillac of a doggie car seat, 'cause I like to GO and Nanna can get
a bit weary holding me while I flip here and there trying not to miss anything that goes
by. I really try to keep them from going without me - I know the house door that
goes to the car and I can tell when they are getting ready to leave, so I've figured
out that if I lie down in front of that door and look real pitiful it just kills them to
have to pick me up and put me in my room and leave without me. So, I figure a few
more times of this and they'll be taking me to Sunday School and Church, restaurants,
grocery, dinner parties.....you know - everywhere, every time!!! I guess because I
have been bounced around a few times in my life,
I really do try to keep them in sight at all times - and they like that, except the
aforementioned guilt I inflict on them when they leave me at home - and I'm working on
that. The term "velcro dog" was coined for me.
I try to do everything they want - they're pretty easy to please. But just to keep them on
their toes, I potty in the house now and then. They have read GOD DOG, BAD DOG and
they are going to potty training class next week. They want me 100%, and bless their
hearts, they try so hard to get me to do it THEIR way without damaging my self esteem or
physchie - I don't know whether to laugh at them or cry for them! They don't have
the heart to confine me in the house when they're here...'cause I give them that
pitiful look I told you about....so, it will just take a bit more time for us to agree on
this issue.
I have a 10 year old cat that
I'm trying to teach to act more like a dog. I figure if I just treat him like
one.....you know, wrestle and run and jump with and on him, he'll eventually get it.
He's learning, and pretty good natured about it, for an old cat. Now, if I
can just get him
to bark..........
I'm taking Nanna and Poppy to Basic Obedience Classes next week for 8 weeks. They
are doing pretty well, but there are just some fine points I want to make sure they
understand......such as perhaps providing me with a booster chair for the dinner table so
I won't have to actually jump up and walk around on it in order to eat from their
plates......and how to maintain proper posture and stride when walking in fluffy bedroom
slippers while my teeth are clamped onto same. I figure they are not too old to
learn, so I'm really looking forward to the classes.
I love you, Jackie and Bill,
Hally
Pooh
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In early February our 4
year old Bichon Frise died suddenly of a heart attack. Jazzi was a much loved
member of our family. After several weeks of grieving, I started my search for
a Bichon that needed a home. Although I was open to a lot of breeds, the Bichon is
the one that most fits in with our family at this time. This web site allowed
me to search by breed specific as well as location and shelter. I was able to
gather specific information about each dog and then called the shelters directly to
inquire more. I found our "Pooh Bear" at the Western Kentucky Rescue.
He had been through a lot before he was rescued and still has so much love to
give. He is great with our 2 young daughters, our Maltese mix and our Grey
shorthaired cat. It is as if he were meant to be with us. I never would
have found him if not for Petfinder. I am extremely grateful to Petfinder and
Western Kentucky Rescue for bringing us together.
Thank you and please know that
I will spread the word to everyone I know about the great work you are all
doing.
Sincerely, Nancy Mudd
Peppi
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I wanted to let you know
how fortunate I feel that I by chance came across the wonderful service that you
offer. It's almost a miracle that on the day that I called the animal shelter to see
if they ever got in any toy poodles that you were there. The lady said, "The
lady who knows all about poodles is right here". Then when I talked with you,
and told you what I was looking for you felt that Lucas and I could be a good match.
I'll never forget the day I
met you and I saw him for the first time. I knew then that we would bond and we sure
have. Lucas has been such a joy to have in our home. He is such a loving little guy.
He likes every body and everybody loves him. My neighbor even comes over to get him
every now and then just to visit with him. I just want to thank you for the
opportunity to give this little guy a home. He sure has brought a lot of fun, love,
and happiness in to our home.
Sincerely, Kim Parker
POPPY
He has become such a part of the
family! He doesn't like being crated too much, but it's Clint's job to let him
out when we have left the house and return. He about gave John a heart attack
on day 3. John opened the garage door to put everyone in the car (including
Poppy). He thought he would stay close, but he was wrong! Poppy took off
down the street, about 4-5 houses down the hill and almost to the next subdivision!!!
John took out after him, left Clint standing in the yard, carried Poppy back
home. The first thing Clint said is, "Dad, you should have put him on a
leash." Clint won't let us open the front door or garage door without checking
to see where Poppy is and if he needs his leash. John is amazed that
Poppy sits so still to have his leash put on. We are teaching him commands.
We are beginning with "sit". We had a golden retriever that
would bury his bones in the house (use his nose to cover the bone with invisible
dirt). Poppy does THE SAME THING! When visitors come to the door, he greets
them with a warm, moist nose - we love this! Guests aren't met with a
barking, protective pet, but one that welcomes them. Our neighbor and her
little 2 yr old son came down last night and Poppy slowly went up to greet
them. The son was not afraid and began petting him! Poppy even knows how
to approach so people won't be afraid of him!
I cannot tell you how much in love we are. He is the perfect addition to our
family and Clint reminds us that there are 4 in our home now. He now wears a
little red bandana around his neck, he looks so cute.
The Hornadays
BETTY
BOOP
Well, you know what Betty looked
like when you brought her to me. Attached is a picture of her since she's been groomed.
She was matted pretty bad in some areas, so they had to take her pretty short.
However, she looks like a totally different dog! The groomer said Betty
looked full blooded, or at least 90%, poodle. She has great lines and features, as
you will see. But the best thing about Betty Boop is her personality! My husband and I
have both fallen in love with her. She is obedient (except for hopping on the beds
when we're not looking to hide her favorite stuffed toys), she is housebroken (only one
minor accident the second day), and very, very cuddly. She has three favorite lambs wool
squeaky toys, that she carries around all the time and plays with.
It seems as if she has been with
us forever, not just one and a half weeks! When we're at home, she is by one of us always.
She sleeps in our bedroom at night on her very own bed, and wakes me about 6:00 am.
or so to go outside. Once, when I was extremely sleepy, she wanted to go outside.
When I didn't get up right away, she got very insistent! This afternoon she wanted
to go outside, and low and behold, she brought me her leash! That was the ultimate
surprise.
I have to be careful when I get into the shower, because she sneaks my undergarments and
takes them to her bed to lie on. She eats well, is on a regular routine now, and has
become a very important part of our family. We're putting up a fence around the back yard
to keep her from running off to play with someone. She is so friendly, that she
wants to love on everyone!
Needless to say, we can't thank you enough for helping us bring such joy into our lives.
If you ever need a reference, please feel free to call upon me.
And, please, come by sometime when you are in Louisville to visit Betty Boop and her new
family.
Barbara Rodgers
