Happy 1st. Birthday ~* Sully Harrison*~ !!!!!!!!!

Hi Donna,

Since tomorrow is Sully's first birthday, I thought I'd send a quick update. Sully and I are living in North Carolina now and he seems to be happy here--lots of squirrels to chase. He is so smart and loving. He goes to doggie day care most days while I am in classes and he is the favorite of everyone who works there. Every day when I pick him up they have some new compliment for him. Apparantly he is the most social and energetic dog there.

Here are some pictures from Sully's first vacation in South Carolina...and one from a very short haircut that he got (and hated) a couple months ago.

Best,
Jill

The Lovely ~*Lulu*~ Up-Date

Donna -

We just wanted to bring you up to date on Lulu (Nikita and Spencer puppy 2004). She is still the queen of the house and the neighborhood and everyone she meets just loves her personality and she certainly enjoys any and all attention. While she does enjoy napping most afternoons, her energy level is still as strong as ever. Her favorite sport is chasing her frisbee in the yard and protecting her yard from who ever decides to walk past. Lulu is a wonderful companion to everyone in our family. Attached are a few photos and as you can see, she has figured our how to drink from a water bottle.

The McGonigles

The Trooper ~*Flint*~ Up-Date

Hi Donna -
Hope this note finds you well! Attached are latest shots of Flynt! He's recovering nicely from his surgery this past Thursday. He handled the trip to the vet for his neutering like the trooper he is and except for being a little tired, does not seem to be impacted with the surgery!

I will be sending you the documentation via snail-mail this week!

The Florendo's

Smarty Pants ~*Pork Chop*~ Up-date

Donna,

Good morning. I wanted to give you an update. Pork Chop is adjusting to our house great. She went to the vet tuesday. She checked out good. She is eating and drinking great. We love her.

She has been going potty outside great. The only accident she has had inside was when Tom dropped her off. It is truely amazing. She even makes it all night and is enjoying her crate already. She wines for a few minutes but she is doing great. It only took her 2 days. She is a really smart.

She has taken over our house. She has toys everywhere. She is very happy and just wants to play all day long. She really likes playing with our cat (gizmo). The first few days they were scared of each other, but now they are best friends.

I will update you with pictures when she starts growing more. Attached is a video of pork chop, hope you enjoy it.

Thank you,

brian
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Hi Donna,I think Brian has already written to you, but I justwanted to reiterate how much we love her!! She definitely has lots of energy and gets us up earlier than usual, but we're all adjusting without anyproblems. She's so much fun and SO smart, we can hardly believe how smart she is!!! Thanks so much.
Take care,
Christy

Best Buddy ~*Bear Sheldon*~ Up-Date

Hi Donna,
Just wanted to let you know that bear was neutered last week. I will send you a copy of the paperwork in the next few days. Poor pup still had one undescended testicle which had to be removed. He has really been under the weather. He is finally moving around better, but he still spends most of the day sleeping. I'm hoping he'll be back to normal soon-I miss my exercise buddy.
He truly is the sweetest doggy. Everyone at the vet's just loves him (and he them). All of our neighbors have missed seeing him out and about. He has a regular group of people and puppy friends he likes to visit with each day on our walks. I've included a few pictures. He's my only kiddo that likes to help with the laundry. I just can't imagine life without him. Thanks for everything.
Hope you and your family are doing well.
The Sheldons

Cute Pictures Of ~*Casey*~ & Up-Date

Dear Donna,

I have been remiss in writing for a bit...I would complain about being busy, but I know that you are busier than I am and still manage to get everything done!! How are you doing? How are Tom & the kids? How are all (gosh, so many) the furry babies doing? Needless to say, I think about you every day when I marvel at how well Casey is doing. I know that so much of his wonderful personality and behavior is attributable to you. Casey's shots are all done and he is on a heartworm med, so his nanny walks him outside on leash every day, and he likes the new side yard I made for him. She tells me he runs for shade - in that, he takes after me! Until a couple of weeks ago, his only "outings" were to the vet. I suspected he would be sociable judging by his behavior with all the personnel at the vet's office. He certainly proved he was when I took him to my grandfather's outdoor birthday party at a park! (See photo of me with Casey- he is smiling!). I am also sending a picture of Casey sleeping on his nanny when he pooped out after a hard morning of play. Well, Casey is 5 1/2 months old and weighs 14 lbs! The vet says he is not overweight, and he looks lean and trim (he goes on his doggie treadmill when it's raining outside!). I will be getting him neutered within the next couple of weeks, and I will let you know how that goes. I, of course, am a nervous Nellie. I have saved his baby teeth, and his adult teeth are beautiful and straight. Tomorrow I have some friends coming over with their children (9 & 5 y/o) - and can't wait to see how Casey is with them. This will be a good trial for the holidays, where I usually have 25 friends and family (and at least 4 children) over for formal dinners. Casey's nanny (Alma) & her husband will be here for those, just in case! Since I have a stroller for Casey (I got it so I wouldn't have to put him on the floor at the vet's office), I think Alma & I will take him shopping next week. He is great in the car, and I still can't believe thunder doesn't bother him. Is there anything about him I don't love!Since this is turning out to be a missive rather than a note, I will close. I think you may be getting a tiny surprise from Casey & me sometime soon. Stay well, get some rest, and please let me know how you are doing.

Fondly,

Patty & Casey

Look At Adorable ~*Bear*~ Up-Date

Hi Donna,

I finally got some pictures of bear onto the computer. I took him to the groomers and have some nice before and after pictures. I also have a picture of when we first got him to show how he has grown. He graduated from his first puppy class thursday and will be enrolled in manners class coming up shortly. He is quite the smart dog. Already he can sit and lay down via hand cues only. He also will touch anything you want simply by pointing or holding out your hand and saying touch. He goes up to it and touches with his nose. He is walking great on the leash. In the mornings on weekdays he also knows where my granddaughter sleeps and is for when I tell him to "Go get Sammi up" he runs straight to her door and waits to be let in. Once in he jumps onto the bed and depending on how tired he is or not will either wake her up or curl up next to her. We will keep in touch.

Have a good day.
Jane