Dixie formerly Veronica

Hi Lettie,

Everything is GREAT!!! Dixie is so affectionate and loves to snuggle with everyone and anyone. She has to say hello to EVERYONE that passes by.

Many people walk to the train in the morning and yesterday while on our am walk she greeted at least 8 dog friendly people. Of course they all commented on how cute she is.....me being the proud mama agreed wholeheartedly.

We just love her. She is so amazing and soooo smart. She responds to her name and is sitting on command too! My plan is to take a video and put it up on YouTube.

She slaps that tail of hers constantly. She curls up on my bed or anywhere and when we enter and just say, " Hello Dixie girl", that tail starts with its rapid ....thump, thump, thump.

We are all so in love with her and she is careful to return that love to all by hopping from bed to bed and couch to chair so everyone gets a good snuggle. She's very thoughtful that way.

It's awesome, as is she, AND all of you for what you do to bring happiness to all of us.

Rob, Anne (Proud Mama), Julianne, Caroline and of course, Dixie
12/17/09

Here's a photo of Gracie relaxing in a sunny window, taken by my six year old.

Dear Cindy and Carl,

Sorry I haven't gotten back to you sooner, I have just been having such a grrrrrrreat time here at Antonia's. She let me out to the other rooms the first day because I was just so so eager to explore the rest of my home. And let me tell you, I am the king of the castle now :o)

Antonia goes to school about three days a week, and yes I miss her, but I sit right in front of the door when she comes home, and she carries me all around. (yeah she spoils me big time). Anyway, I do need the time to myself too you know. I mean some downtime for "the man". So when she is gone I watch the sports channel, or just lay around all day. My favorite spot is on the sofa, where she put my favorite blanki. Well it used to be her fleece , but now I took possession of it, and well, it's all mine. Sometimes she leaves the door open to go upstairs in the house so I have more room to roam and run around. My landlord upstairs LOVES me too. Well, what can I say, I know I am handsome.

So, my favorite things to do is to lay in her lap when she studies. I also love to play with her pens when she needs them, or lay across her school stuff when she actually needs to read it. She moves me, and well, I go right back, it's fun.
I love to drink out of a glass like a real human being, so Antonia has a class on her desk for me to drink from.

What else, oh, I loooooove to attack her feet. Especially when she tries to sleep past 6 am on the weekends. 'Cause I am up at that time and want ATTENTION. I love her red toe nails. In fact, I love them so much, that I bite them all the time.

All in all, I love it here. Thank you for making me such a social and loving kitten, because Antonia loves me that way :o) On rainy days we cuddle up in bed and I purr and purr and purr.

O.k. I have to go now. I hope all is well.

Yours,
Miley
May 4, 2009

Mamie and Ike have taken to sleeping on our pillows- smart kids! Aren't they sweet?

Sylvia

Hi Bruna,

Sorry it has taken so long, but here are just a few of the many photos I've taken.

"Lady" Sylvie has been making herself at home. She has chosen "her" favorite couch and if someone's already in it, she's happy enough to just lay by our feet. She has even decided that it's OK to come and sit on my lap to be pet without ANY coaxing. She's still a little skittish when someone walks in her direction when she's on the floor, but she is getting much better. I think in time she'll realize that we mean her no harm and that we're just here to care for her and love her.

I hope you enjoy the photos. Thanks.

Hi Last Hope Friends!

I wanted to let everyone know that it’s been a whole year in my new home!! Yup, March 1st is my 1st Anniversary with my folks!! It has been the best year of my life. They turned me into a social butterfly, they take me to my friend Sadie’s house (Rotti Mix), and Shasta and Patch’s house (Daschunds) and we run around like crazy. I also went to Pette the Puggle’s house and went in his pool; I floated around on a float of course, too bad my dad didn’t have grapes to feed me LOL!!

My proud mom attached some pictures so you can see how much fun I have. My favorite picture is me on the beach with sand all over my nose. I absolutely loved the beach, I trotted in the water, sat in the sand but best of all I tried to dig to China but I just couldn’t get there.

And of course the ole’ “Dog by the Christmas Tree Shot”…. But I have to say Christmas was great! I got my own stocking with treats and a squeaky chicken toy that looks like Elvis.

I am so thankful and very happy I have my family now!! I guard my home like a warrior!! All visitors have to pass through me (all 23lbs of me) before stepping over the threshold!!

Oh yeah, I almost forgot – my mom started to volunteer at the Last Hope Dog Center!! My folks hope one day to come across the perfect sibling for me from Last Hope.

Thanks again Last Hope for placing me in my loving home!!

Alaska (aka Clancy)

Tina & Matt
2/27/09

Jim
2/25/09

Hi my name is Denver. I was one of the lucky ones. I was adopted June, 06 and as you can see my mommy feeds me well. I am a big boy now ( 12lbs.) and have grown into those big ears. I have an older sister that was also adopted but she is a squirt only 7 lbs. so I am the King. I am very happy now.

Susan 1/27/09