Bailey

Makena

Cutie Pie (aka Susie)

Wilson (aka Kelsey)

 Here is a picture of your baby Wilson/kelsey  more to come (im not computer savy to send more photos at once thanks for Wilson he is very loved.

Carolyn

Sugar enjoying her new home.

Susi, Sofia & Francois:
These are pictures of Emily Rose, (Kiley), at her first birthday party, (7-28-10). She partied like crazy with her doggie friends, Julie, Molly, and Toby, had some 3 dog bakery gourmet doggie treats and is completely worn out and sound asleep as I type this. . As usual she was the center attraction of the event. She is doing just great and is very nicely socialized with other doggies and with people. At almost 4 pounds now she is quite the handful. We remain so grateful to all of you for the wonderful things you are doing to make a better world for all the little orphans out there. You sure made our world whole again with this little love sponge. Thank You, Thank You and Thank You some more. Bless all of you and keep up all the great work you do.
Always Grateful,
Carolann, Emily Rose , & Charles

Hi Susi and Francois,

YEAH - love the picture of Sugar in her new home! She looks so cozy and comfortable, just what she deserves!

Enzo is doing really well. Not house-trained yet, but if he doesn't make it outside he goes on the rug in front of the door - close enough! Once his bladder gets a little stronger, he'll be able to make it out each time.

Mike and I can't believe his disposition - exactly what you described. He LOVES his people, (wants to be wherever we are), spunky, sweet, loving. He enjoys bouncing around the yard, all the smells, and munching on a flower from time-to-time.  You really know how to raise the perfect puppy; can't thank you enough.

We hope you and Sofia are doing well.

We'll stay in touch.

Kind Regards,

Paula and Mike (Enzo's people)

Hi Susi and Francois!

I hope that Sugar is doing much better.

Bailey is doing  good and adjusting great to his new home.  He cried some the first two nights but he is getting much better.  I had forgotten how exhausting it is to have a puppy but I am totally in love with him!   

I am sending you some pictures of this adorable little guy!

Alessa

Hi Susi and Francois,

Just wanted to let you know that little miss Lani is doing just great. She gets more personable and perkier each day as her comfort increases. She has decided that she likes grass, that she likes us and that she is pretty crazy about Rocky. I am not sure that Rocky shares her enthusiasm yet. We keep yelling at him because when they start to want to play together he can't seem to take it down about 10 notches. Lani follows him around, he tolerates her and today they seem to be playing together. Their biggest game right now is "Who gets the toy?" Rocky usually wins.

We had some crying the first two nights, last night hardly a whimper. We think she is great and so do our next door neighbor 8 year old twins. Thanks for getting her off to such a good start!

Mike and Leah, Nolan, Rocky and little Lani---the first couple of photos are first night home, then a battle for the blue fuzzy toy and eating the dandelion game!

Francois and Susi,

Just sending you another picture of our little princess Sophia Rose.  She definitely is a bundle of love and joy.  She, of course rules the roost!  She is the boss.  We are so happy with her and her brothers and sister just love her too!

If you ever come across an Maltese that needs a good home please let me know.
I would appreciate it. 

 God Bless you and your wonderful work with our furry companions.

 Cheryl

Re: Annie and Roonie

This is an email we received from our adoption partner and friend, Eileen,

at the Riverside shelter, a high kill shelter. These employees work so hard for all of these

animals and we're very proud to called partners.

Dear Susi and Francois,

I am sitting in my bed crying my a__ off because I finally went to your web site and looked at the babies. I know I put up a tough guy front when I see you, when you are picking up the worst of the worst from me. Those puppies were a mess. What was done to them was a sin. I honestly don't know how I deal with my job without crying all the time. I have NEVER seen the amount of foxtails pulled from eyes and ears in dogs that young before, and I know I missed some because it hurt them so much for me to do it without anesthesia. They never stopped wagging their tails the whole time ( all of 3 hours) that they spent at the shelter. You put in their information on your web site that SOMEBODY loved them because of how sweet they were. Animals that are loved don't look like that. I think they were just really nice and I am heartbroken that there might be a  mom or siblings  that are in that same shape or worse. I am so grateful that I met you. You fix so many wrongs thrust upon the weakest and smallest dogs, and you are the best people I know. Thank You for what you do. I don't know what else to say, I hope you understand just how much you have impacted my life.

Love Ya, Eileen

Fiona

Dear Susi and Francois,

A note and some photos from Fiona - known as Twinkle when we adopted her from you in December 2008.

Fiona was 2.8 pounds when we picked her ups. Now she weighs 12 pounds - but not to worry, she isn't overweight!  She is svelte and muscular.  Fiona runs and walks about 2 miles each day.

She quickly outgrew everything we bought for her.  Perhaps you can use these small items for other tiny tots who come your way.

Thank you so much for what you do.

Sincerely,

Chyrle and Jack Gould

Bailey ( aka Mick)

Susie/Francois....We love this little guy.......he is fearless....He and Izzy are now best friends....Thanks, D&L

Rosy

Thank you so much for bringing Rosy to us.  What a wonderful girl she is.  Today we will have had her one year.  We picked her up on Memorial day last year.  Thank you for choosing us to be her family.

Here are photos of her within the first month of her adoption and now.

The first two photos are of Rosy within the first month of her adoption with her bed.

The third photo is Rosy today with her original bed.  It's now her toy box. She weighs 21 pounds and has the heart of an athlete according to her vet.  She runs every morning on the beach.

The last photos are of Rosy in her chair looking for friends or foes...She alerts us to either.

Rosy loves everyone and everything, and we adore her!!! All my  rules went out the window. She is our baby and we are her's.

 The attached scan is of us on Bob's 90th birthday celebrated in August 2009.

Your description of her on your wed site was perfect.  She is everything you said she was and more.

 Much love to you and Francois,   Annette and Bob Henry

Dear Susi and Francois:

I had to send these to show you how Rosy's tail curled up and fluffed out.

  
Rosy June 2009

Rosy April 2010

Again, we thank  you for such a wonderful girl.

I hope your mommy dog and five babies do well.  You always have your hands and hearts full

Riley

Susi and Francios

Oh my, you have had a very busy week with those 5 adorable puppies, and the lovely mama, Sugar.  Let me know if you need my help with them, anytime!!!!!

Well, the good news is RILEY (Wilie's Coyote, as his loved ones call him) is finally home for good. 

Riley had his plate and screws removed that protected the break he had repaired last fall about 6 weeks ago and has only been a weekend visitor in our home since then, as he needed a lot of down time to heal properly.

Wonderful Dr. Mabley reports that the leg is healing nicely and Riley can be home permanently now. He is chewing at the leg because when the bandages are removed it leaves a sensation of itchiness. So of course, he has the halo on.

Lilah (the amazing 7 month old Havanese from Little Dog Rescue) is getting beautified at Arbor Animal Hospital today, however when she gets home today, I am sure she will begin dragging Riley around by the Halo (she weighs 12 pounds and Riley is 6 pounds). It will be crazy keeping the play between them quiet and calm for the next two weeks, as Riley can't afford a big bang to leg yet.

Eli is thrilled to have Riley, his Yorkie bud, home for good.  The kissing has been going on for over an hour. Since Riley was away, Eli and Lilah bonded. Finally, Eli gives Lilah a ton of kisses, of course Lilah gets all submissive and rolls on her back to accept the love Eli finally gives her.

Thanks to Dr. Mabley and his incredible staff for taking such wonderful care of Riley during his recovery. As Dr. Mabley told me today, "Riley is the boss around here. No dog gets in our out without a big bark from Riley in his cage, which of course, is in a premier location so he could see everything that was going on. He felt right at home."

We all thank you for our little charmer, Riley and our furry lover, Lilah (even Eli send his thanks).

Love, Lisa

You have seen too many of this kind, but Timmy remains the world's 
best dog.  He can sleep anywhere there's a human who loves him.
 

Hi Francois and Susi:

It's been awhile since we sent you a picture of Marcie.  She was going through chemotherapy and lost most of her hair.  After her weekly chemo shots for two months, she was able to start the "maintenance program" -- one shot a month and  a few pills two weeks later.  She has done so incredibly well since all this began--no nausea--no lack of appetite--we are overjoyed!!  She finally started growing her hair back in around March.  Her personality has remained the same-loving to everyone at the Cancer Group--in fact, she gets excited as we drive up to the place, knowing she is going to get some treats.  Again, she is the only dog I have ever had that likes going to the vet so she can see everyone and all the dogs. 

I thought I would send you these two pictures taken after her walk today.  I was more tired that she--one of the reasons I haven't called or e-mailed you was because I had to have knee surgery last week after a month of pain from  a torn meniscus.  But I am on the road to recovery now--of course, part of that being the fact that Marcie could lay down on the bed with me during the day and cuddle!

Every day that she feels good, we do too!

Loving Thoughts to Your Family,

The Oviedo Family

Just a Monday update---she is an ANGEL!   So good, so sweet and so well behaved.  We took her to the vet today for her first visit and she is fine.  He also said that she had had more litters of puppies than one, but that she is healthy and just needs vitamins.

She sleeps on a bench at the end of our bed (still trying to sneak in with us, but we are not going to do that--at least yet) and she sits at my feet or in my lap at the office.  She's very insistent when it is time for her long walks through the neighborhood and she has already met lots of friends and will be having a play date with a new friend on Saturday.  NO accidents and she walks right between us and a bit behind---very mannerly---as long as I say "walk with me" instead of letting her lead.  She stops when we stop---she's amazing!

We LOVE HER and she seems very happy.  Thank you again - - - -

Dear Susi and Francois,

I’m sending you some recent photos that my Auntie Lynn took when I went to her house for a slumber party. She said she had great fun snuggling and cuddling with me – something about her needing a “doggie fix.” I had a blast being chauffeured around in my pink limo, wearing a pink sweater to match. I was spoiled rotten with Gelson’s cooked lean chicken breast [this is the ONLY thing she knows how to cook] and lots of tummy tickles.  I got to sleep on her big bed; you would have been proud of me because I didn’t hog it. I shared. It was awfully funny watching Auntie Lynn drag all the dining room chairs and placing their backs against the bed so I wouldn’t accidentally fall off. Gosh, did she really think I would dream of being a Flying Wallenda?  All great fun, though I missed Mom, Timon [the pseudo Meerkat], and Roxie [the Wild Child].

We’re doing fine and happy that spring is FINALLY here and that the rain has stopped. Now I’m eager to go outside and smell the flowers instead of putting on the brakes because I don’t like to get my delicate little tootsies wet.

I’m sending lots of love and kisses to you both, the people who rescued me and worked so hard to get my health stable so I could get a new home. I’m so grateful every day.

Ms. Sally

Dear Susi & Francois,

It has been 5 years (April 2005) since I got my sweet little Cee Cee.  She brings me so much joy everyday.  Everyone she meets is putty in her paw after about 2 minutes.  Her fan club among my neighbors and friends is constantly expanding.  People ask me her age and when I say, "About 6" they think I mean months, not years.  Forever a puppy, silly, playful and very manipulative when she puts her mind to it, I just love her to pieces !!!  Thank you so much for getting her from the shelter and allowing me to adopt her.  

I am forever in gratitude for my Cee Cee. 

Gretchen

P.S.  She is also known as:  Sweet Potato, Little Brown Jug, Miss Thing, Babydog, La Diva, and The World's Cutest Dog

Dearest Susi,

Every night I ask Max the same question:  Do you think Scarlet Rose has forgotten her abysmal beginnings and neglected early life prior to coming into our home and her new and greatly improved surroundings and life where her every whim is catered to and "we live but to serve."  I don't think she had an opportunity to train her former owners; this is no longer her problem as we are well trained and snap to her every wish and have the foresight to anticipate what she may want or need.

I don't believe I ever mentioned it to you but I relate to Scarlet Rose on a very deep and personal emotional level.  I too was abandoned so I know how it feels.  I believe I am capable of violence if anyone ever tried to harm my precious and loving Scarlet Rose.

Max was sick the last quarter of '09.  He had kidney cancer.  This necessitated several pre surgery procedures. I was on the very fast, assertive and occasionally aggressive track to get him into surgery to have that cancerous kidney removed while it was still encapsulated.  Thankfully it was removed in time. We still have to see the hematologist/oncologist in May for follow up work but I'm trying to stay calm.  I could not mention the word "daddy" during Max's various hospital stays.  Scarlet Rose went wild looking for him.  When we returned home I had to pick her up and bring her to the car to see Max.  He was not permitted to pick her up even though she's just a slip of a girl at 8 lbs. Upon his return she never left his side. 

Please tell me the truth:  Do you think her early days are forgotten?  Can you make a good guesstimate?  Our baby is now approximately 10 years old.  She still runs through the house like a house-a-fire, still plays like a puppy and still sleeps next to me on my pillow at night.  I tuck her in with my blankets and there she stays until morning.  You have placed many dogs in many loving and blessed homes and I'm proud and honored to be one of the homes you deemed suitable and worthy for our precious little Pussy Cat Dog. After all, she has a Scarlet Rose Nose and the Nose knows!

With more gratitude that I can ever express,

Carrie Diamond, LV, NV