-----Original Message-----
From:  Nhi 
Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 4:46 PM
Subject: Rudy update

We hope all is well!  :)

We wanted to send some pics of our dear Rudy for your entertainment.  He
has been a hoot the last few days since we were not able to exercise him
as much due to the freezing weather.  Yesterday, Brian broke down and
took him on a walk and he came back so rejuvenated and content (even
though his belly hairs had some icicles on them!).  Today, we worked on
clearing the ice in the backyard, which he was so excited about because
every little chip that came off was like a treat for him!  :)

Take care!

Love, Brian and Nhi

 

 

 

From: "Gretchen"
Subject: Emailing: IMG_0012
Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 17:09:28 -0600

I finally have a digital camera to
send you a picture of Sonny. This is his puppy that he sleeps with every
night. We are all still crazy about him, especially me. I don't know what
there is about him - but I just love him so.

Take care,
Gretchen

 

 

 

 

 

----- Original Message -----
From: Paul
Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 8:12 PM
Subject: Update on Sam Wise f/k/a Shooter and Chip

 Brenda and I wanted to give you an update on our two boys that we adopted
 last year. We have had Sam for a year now and Chip for about 6 months.
 
 They are both doing great. Sam Wise is a couch potato and Chip is a Jock.
 They both have lots of energy and we must find ways to utilize this energy.
 First thing every morning we walk 2-3 miles in our neighborhood. Chip still
 pulls a little but we are working on this. Sam just loves to be outside,
 smell of everything and mark all important spots. We have to compromise a
 lot because Chip insists on moving fast down the sidewalk while Sam wants to
 check everything out. Since my EKG last spring showed that I have had a
 silent heart attack some time in the past it is very important that the boys
 make sure that I get adequate exercise. They do a great job of this.
 
 We took Sam Wise to Petsmart to enroll in training. They did an assessment
 of him and he skipped the beginner class because he ALREADY knew all verbal
 and hand commands. He has started in the Intermediate Class and of course,
 he is the star pupil that the instructor uses to teach the other dogs. He
 just doesn't like it when the instructor shows attention to the other dogs
 and Sam has to bark at her.
 
 Chip is becoming a very loving young boy. He is very athletic and needs to
 run, walk briskly and exercise however possible. When we first got him he
 would not let us hug him.He likes to lick you to show affection but that is
 all, no hugging. Now he comes and sits on our foot or just pushes his head
 beside our leg so we will pet him. Recently he has started a new tradition,
 when I let him out of the kennel in the morning he MUST go to our bedroom,
 jump on the bed, and give Mom morning dog sugar. If he gets excited and goes
 down stairs before going to see Mom, he will come running back upstairs
 dragging his lead to give her sugar before he goes for his walk. We give
 Chip and Sam the run of the house when we are at home and when we are gone
 and have never experienced any problems. I think the most important thing
 that we do every day, rain, sleet or cold is go for a long walk and get
 everyone tired so they rest when they get home. My wife and I are fortunate
 that we both work from our home office so we are not gone for a long period
 of time. We just have to work on the barking, when the German Sheppard
 across the street walks down the sidewalk.
 
 A year ago after my wife's 14 year old Golden Retriever passed away she did
 not want another dog because no dog could ever replace Tripper. She was
 right that no dog could be a replacement for Tripper but we are very happy
 to have the two wonderful dogs that are very loving and special in their
 unique way.
 
 
 Thanks to GRR for everything that you do.
 
 Paul and Brenda