SAWYER
Greetings everyone!! Bet you can hardly recognize me. I'm about four months old now and growing up to be a fine young man. My new name is Cops and life is awesome.

Love Cops 

COPPER
I have some really good news to share. I'm just spinning in circles, wagging my tail and barking because I have been adopted by the same mom and dad who adopted my sister Chloe. We are so excited to be reunited. Chloe and I have so much fun playing together. My new name is Oliver but my friends call me Ollie.

Love Oliver

Update:
Hello Everyone!!!

I'd really like to tell the world how very happy I am in my new home that I know FOR SURE will be my forever home.

I'm so lucky to live with my real sister Chloe and my newparents!  They love me so much & have made me feel so safe and secure.  I trust them anfd my sister Chloe and know that we will all have such a great life together in all of our adventures.

My sister Chloe has so much energy!!!  She wears me out sometimes!  I'm definitely getting my exercise with her everyday!  The most fun I have is when Chloe and I play tug-o-war with our toys :-)

My Mom & Dad say that I am the best listener EVER (they told me that I'm a better listener than my sister Chloe...ha ha).  I'm also a really good walker!

As you can tell by my pictures I smile ALL the time too :).  At first, Chloe didn't like to share her toys with me but now, Chloe understands about sharing and we have no issues at all!  Sometimes, we even chew on the same bone together at the same time :)

CHLOE

Hi Duke & Duchess,
My name is Chloe and I wanted to let everybody know how happy I am that I am in my forever home with my new Mom & Dad that I love so much and they love me so much too!!!

I’m a very good girl! (my Mom & Dad tell me that all the time!). I’m almost 13 weeks now and 23lbs already!  I hear I might be a BIG Girl when I’m all grown up!

I love to run around the house and yard like a bunny rabbit and love my stuffed caterpillar.

My Mom calls me “Little Bear” because she says I look like a little Black Bear Cub J

I really like to chew things but I’m learning that you are not supposed to chew EVERYTHING!!  Just my puppy bones & toys J

I have started my “in home” puppy classes and have learned so much already at such a young age.

I even know how to shake a paw on command even though my Mom & Dad didn’t teach me that!  I’m just that smart that I wanted to learn that on my own J

I’m still working hard on not nipping and biting (only playing though!!) and recently I found my voice and like to bark sometimes!!! 

I know that’s not good to do so I’m working hard on those things J

A special thank you to my Foster Mom Leanne who gave me lots of love before I met my new forever parents (she gave me my special name too J).

I love my new forever family and I’m looking forward to a long, happy life full of adventure and LOTS of LOVE.

Love,
Chloe

(oh, and my Mom & Dad ~ Dana & Gerard)

MAXWELL
My foster mom loved me so much she just couldn't let me go. So here I was at my forever home all along. Ha ha I even get to sleep with my Mom. I have her around my little paw but she has my heart.

Love Max

Update:
Hi D&D
For the website!
Max is much loved in this house. He's a cuddly, affectionate little guy, and protects us instinctively. His coat is soft now thanks to flax oil in his food a few times a week. He loves company and is always ready to go visiting.

Linda

POPPY
First off, we changed Poppy’s name to Izzie. Izzie is growing very big and loves her walks. She is a great addition to the family and has a very friendly disposition. Here are some pictures. She is now 14 weeks old.

Sincerely,

Michelle and Kim

KONA
My new name is Tasha. Imagine just a few weeks ago I was just skin and bones fending for myself in the wilds. My new forever mom and dad took this video of me. Look at me now!!!

Tail wags and kisses to my foster parents Chris and Kim. You will always have a special place in my heart.

Love Tasha

COSTELLO
Unlike my brother I prefer to take it easy. But when I'm in the mood to play I love to run to my foster mom and jump into her lap. I'm a laid back kind of guy.

JASPER
I look just like my brother Pipen. You can tell the difference by the white on my back feet. My foster mom says that I have no fear. I love to play, run and jump around. All day is play time for me. Everything in my life is a chew toy....toys, shoes, brothers and sisters, mom......although mom has other ideas and keeps me in line.

LAVENDER 

PIPEN

SASHA
My new mom and dad adopted Molly a year ago. They decided they wanted to foster me but then realized they couldn't give me up. So now I'm Molly's sister. We're all going camping this summer.
 
Love Sasha

KIARA
I have a wonderful new mom who absolutely loves me and wants to help me through my separation anxiety. She sees what a sweet gentle girl I am. To my foster mom Mary thank you for teaching me my doggie manners and how to walk on the leash. You will always have a special place in my heart.

Love Kiara 

SPENCER
I have a new forever home with my mom and dad and big teen age brother. I'm really happy. Love and kisses to my foster mom Heather for taking such good care of me.
 
Love Spencer

CARMEN
I got along with my foster mom's other dog Cinnimen so well that she adopted me. We go on walks together every day.

Love Carmen  

RHEA

AMMIE
My foster home loved me so much they adopted me. I have a big canine brother that I get along with really well. My mom, dad, furry brother and I belong to a walking club where evryone brings their furry companions. My life is so happy.

Love Ammie

BRUNO
Hi guys,
Just an update on Bruno, who is now "Jimmy". Jimmy is blossoming - he loves the cats and wants to play with  them - they are okay with him and will condescend to let him sniff their butts, but are not really interested in playing with the big galoot the way he wants to play.  His puppy-ness  has really come out - he is bouncing around the yard with his butt in the air.  He has made friends with the neighbor dog and they rip around the yard chasing each other is circles.  He is discovering what is our property and we go on walks at least a couple of times a day.  He really wants to be a good dog and is so eager to know what we want - his gentleness is so appealing to everybody and all our family and friends just love him.  He has only barked once, and that was at his own reflection in the window!  He slept in his crate the first few nights, but now sleeps in our bedroom and is so pleased to be there.  I can see his caution sometimes when he meets new people, especially men, but he is so willing to trust you can see it shining out of his face.  He is just a big sweet puppy!  He is eating Horizon Legacy, and is doing very well with sitting until I tell him it is okay to eat.  He sures loves his food!!  Again, thanks so much for bringing him into our lives.  We have him enrolled for obedience and we are both going to go - it will be fun for us all!  Have you sent us his papers?  I need them to get his license from the county.
I have attached a picture of him on our deck - he likes to lounge around out there but wants to be sure that we are close.  He hangs out in my office and has come with me to work a few times this week.  He has made friends everywhere he goes and I can't say enough wonderful about him.  He is not Hobbies, of course, but he is already our very loved Jimmy.  He wants to send a very special message to Jenn, his  first mom, to thank her for all the work she did so that he could begin to know how to trust people.  He will always have a big love in his heart for her and her family.  Thanks from us too Jenn!   We'll send more pictures soon.
xoxo
Gilles and Dorothy

Update:
We have had Jimmy now for almost a year and he is just the best dog ever.  He is so attentive, so smart, awesome with our cats, little kids and just everyone.  We live out in the country and after a few months of having to confine him when we left, he now totally gets what is our property and stays home.  He has a couple of friends who come to visit, he goes for daily walks in our woods, is great at following us on our bikes, and is just all around a great dog.  He LOVES to sleep in front of the fire, and is truly a gentle giant. If I could just teach him to wipe his own feet, he would be a candidate for saint hood.  Hope that all is going well for you and your society.  Thanks again for all the awesome work that you do!
Gilles and Dorothy

ROGUE

Alycia Pawluk

TEAGAN 

Hello Maria and David,
 
Just wanted to drop you a line to let you know how our girls are doing. It's been about 3 weeks since Cola (AKA Teagan) came home to live with us, and things are going GREAT!! She is so calm and gentle and intelligent...we just LOVE her!! And Heidi does too! It was a bit iffy for the first 3-4 days, but then they came to an understanding and have been the best of friends ever since!! Heidi has taken on the disciplinary role (not allowing Cola to chase "her" cats). We take the girls to the offleash park at least 3 times a week and they absolutely love it! They also both enjoy sleeping in our bed with us...luckily...we have a KINGsized bed!! 
I want you both to know how lucky we feel to have these dogs in our lives...and how important your role (and Jen's!!) was in helping us find them. Paul and I had researched so many different breeds trying to find the perfect fit for our family....turns out the perfect breed was a rescued designer mix. It's worked for us twice!
Keep up the fantastic work you do. We will bring them to visit you every chance we get. Here are a couple of pics from the latest trip to the dogpark.
Love,
Melanie, Paul, Emily, Morgan, Heidi and Cola

ARIEL
Update:

BEAUTY
Hi everybody! Just thought I would check and let you know that all my babies are adopted and so am I. I'm doing very well in my new home and get to go for lots of walks.

Tail wags and licks to my foster mom Leanne for looking after my babies and me.

Love Beauty

HOLLY
My new family thinks I'm so smart. I was potty trained in a couple days and I fit in perfectly with everybody. There's no shortage of love in this house.

Love Holly









Update:

PEPPER

Hello! 

It’s been a little over a month since we brought Pepper home (now named Kabela).  She is an absolute delight to have around, and makes us laugh every day.  We have been working on training at home and all three of us will start puppy school in a couple of weeks.  She is constantly surprising us with how smart she is, even at such a young age!  

Kabela loves to play outside and loves to play fetch.  She has become best friends with a stuffed duck that flies nicely through the air and which she enjoys chasing and tossing around.  This sweet girl is full of love, and is quite the cuddler at the end of a busy day.  

We are absolutely thrilled to have Kabela in our family, and look forward to many happy years filled with love and laughter.   

Thank you so much to Leanne, her foster mom, and so much for DDARS for allowing Kabela to come into our lives. 

With love,

Steve, Melissa and Kabela

SADIE
Greetings from Calgary. I got adopted by the family who adopted Athena ( her picture is down below). My Dad calls us his bookends because we look so much the same.

Love Sadie

TOBY
Hi out there! I just wanted to let you all know how well I am doing in my new home. The kids love me and I even got to go to work with my Mom where everyone rubbed my tummy all day.

To my foster mom Irene thank you so much for fostering me. You will always be in my heart.

Love Toby 

 LILAC

LADY LOVE
I just wanted to tell everybody that I'm doing very well in my new home. I get to go on lots of walks with my Mom's and Dad's grandchildren when they visit us. I love following my family around everywhere. They love me very much.
I hear that all my puppies, Leah, Raffi, Jade and Ruby, all got good homes too and that makes me happy. I'd like to say thanks and give licks and hugs to my foster dad Ed and his family for taking such good care of me and teaching me all the things I had to know to get a loving forever home.

Love Lady

 LEAH

RAFFI
Greetings from Kimberly BC. I'm becoming a very handsome boy. My Mom and Dad say I'm very well behaved. I sure love going for walks in such a beautiful place as this and have met a lot of doggie friends along the way.

Love Raffi

Update:
Hi everyone! My new name is Oscar. Here's a picture of me grown up and enjoying life in Kimberly. Ladies, eat your heart out.

Love Oscar (Raffi)

 RUBY

JADE
I am so happy in my new home. My human brother and I really have good time together. Everyone thinks I'm a fast learner. I'm so happy.
 
Love Jade

P.S. thank you Heather for your generous donation to help our other dogs' medical bills.

Duke and Duchess   

DODGER 

Hello Maria and David,

I would like to update you on the Shepherd mix we adopted, Dodger.  He has been in his forever home for two weeks now, and doing very well.  He is becoming more comfortable in his surroundings and loves to play outside in the snow.  We are quickly learning how intelligent of a dog he is, and will be starting puppy school in a couple of weeks (I don't know who is more excited - me or Dodger!)

Dodger is very playful and enjoys the company of people and meeting new doggie friends.  He enjoys playing and snoozing on his dog bed, and will drop any toy he has to come and play with you.  His foster mums’ were right - he loves to steal socks (especially out of piles of laundry), and definitely has a powerful sense of smell.    

We want to send out a heartfelt “Thank You” to your organization.  Dodger’s life was saved because of you and your team of rescuers and foster families.  We are told that Dodger is lucky to have such a wonderful home, but we are truly the lucky ones.  He is a wonderful companion and cannot wait to enjoy the years to come. 

We will continue to update you on his growth and progress.

Best Regards,

Ashley, Trevor & Dodger

Update
Hello Maria, David, and the DDAR rescue volunteers, 

BELLA 
My foster family loved me too much to let me go so they decided to adopt me. I'm one lucky girl. I even have a Yorkie playmate. Life is sure wonderful.

Love Bella

CHIEF

AURORA 

Hi Maria!

Here are some pictures of Aurora for your site! Her new name is Mischa. We love her lots!!! She's an awesome dog and buddy. I can't imagine my life with out her!!! She's a bit of an escape artist but after completing obedience she's getting much better.  

She's made lots of new friends including Rocky who I think you've met and Coco my friends maltese-mix. She loves going to the dog park and running. There, we usually meet Rocky and sometimes another buddy. They are quite the explorers. Mischa also loves jogging with my room mate, playing tug-a-war and a good belly rub. 

Thanks for bringing Mischa into my life.

Kristin

ARCHIE
Hi Maria and David,

So sorry this email has taken me so long to get to you.  Just thought I would send you an update on Bandit (aka Archie).  He has grown into quite the boy all 90 pounds of him!  Yup 90 pounds (give or take)!   He is quite the character and couldn't imagine him not being part of our family.  We have had some mishaps with him as a puppy but as he matures (slowly) :)  we grow to love him more everyday!  For the most part he listens very well and is almost perfect at the off leash park.  Ever so often when he decides that he has to go and bark at someone riding by on their bike it's a 2 minute time out on the leash, which to him is like a life time of being tied up.  Ours walls have taken a beating too, he decided that drywall was for chewing and Daddy calls the wall going up to the bedrooms our wall of Beirut!  He hasn't chewed now for a few months so hopefully this phase is done and we can repair the walls in the spring.  What do ya do, walls can be repaired but the joy he brings to our lives and Sadie's veto's the holes in the wall any day.  But we're glad it's over(hopefully) nonetheless.  He is a really good boy and a real cuddle bug to boot!

We can't thank you enough for making it possible for us to have him in our lives.  What you do for not only our boy but for all that you have already helped and for those that you are continuing to help and bring love, warmth and safety too we are truly amazed by your passion and generosity towards our 4 legged friends.

I have attached a few pictures for you. 

Thank you!

Helen, Tony, Bandit and Sadie

BENNY
Greetings from Mississippi to everyone. I hope you're all enjoying the Edmonton winter. Ha! Ha! I'm sweatin' down here. Life is really fun with my mom and dad.
Thank you Chris and Kim for looking after me. Say hi to Brooke and Duchess for me.

Love you all,

Benny (now Farley)








UPDATE:

Hi Maria,
 
Sorry for taking a while to write back, but I wanted to get a couple good pictures of Farley for you!  Brooke is adorable, and I can definitely see the resemblance.
 
Anyway, we are all doing well. Farley weighs 80 lbs. now.  I think spring is coming here in Mississippi so we're looking forward to that!  Did I tell you that we got Farley a "brother"?  We got him in November from a rescue group near here.  He's a shepherd cross about the same age as Farley, and we actually think he looks a lot like Leo.  He's a great dog and they LOVE each other!
 
We're glad to hear that your rescue group is still going strong!  Those puppies you had on there recently were adorable.  I've attached a couple pictures of Farley and his brother, so feel free to pass them along to Brooke's family.  Hope to hear from you soon!
 
Deb

DIRK
Howdy! WOW, what a week it has been! I was so excited to finally get picked up by my new people parents!!! They brought me to my new home which I have spent countless hours exploring.  I love checking out all the new things inside and outside, especially as the snow melts exposing all sorts of new treasures to chew on.  I guess my people parents don't know that my name is Dirk because they keep calling me Wyatt. I like the sounds of that, so I am starting to pay attention when they say it.  At first I missed my brothers and sisters, but now I can sleep right through
the night without calling out for them. I have had lots of visitors; everyone just seems so excited to meet me...I don't know what the big deal is, but I love the attention I get!!! I also have a lot of fun new toys... even a big stuffed cow!!  I enjoy tackling the cow from across the room with a flying leap! I am enjoying going on walks, exploring everything in my new 'hood, although it took me a few tries to get used to that leash thing.
I have had a couple of playdates with my cousin Chinook (a chocolate lab). She chases a ball and I chase her, it is so fun to run around with her! I hope we hang out more soon!  
My people parents are funny. They get so happy every time I sit...they even give me treats sometimes, which is silly for doing something so simple. I think I am training them well.
I am looking forward to all the adventures I am going to have in the future...my people parents said something about an upcoming "Vet Appointment"... interesting!  Anyway, I better go, my stuffed polar bear toy is looking at me funny, so I better go chew on him some more! Thank you for raising me until my people parents could find me!!!
 
Love Wyatt...the puppy formerly known as Dirk. Yeehaw!


UPDATE: 
Hello Maria and David,
 
We just thought we would send you a picture  from Dirk's (now Wyatt) first birthday!!! He was extremely spoiled at Christmas so we tried to limit the number of presents on his January 3rd birthday. He is doing well, enjoys running around the snow and watching the rabbits from the front window of our house!
 
We see that Duke and Duchess have some cute new puppies available soon... tempting but I think we need to stick to just Wyatt for now. We are always checking your site for new puppies and updates!   
 
Anyway, thanks again! Wyatt says hi!  
 
Gavin and Leigh

 WILLOW

ASH 

BUTTERNUT

JUNIPER

WINTERBERRY

MAX
Here's a picture of me in my new home.
I guess you might say that I've
settled in quite nicely.

Love Max

JEWEL

Hi D&D,
Here are a couple pics of Jewel (now Jenna). She is posing with her new sister Patches who is a rescue dog like herself. 

SHEBA
Update:
After very little time (and some reluctance on her part with the name) we have decided on a drastic move - a name change (SORRY!!!). She looks and seems so much like a little bear cub that her final name will be BODHI. She responded to it right away. She is VERY intelligent (she can retrieve, sit on hand signals and is pretty much house trained) and has made a home in all our hearts. Thanks again for rescuing this little girl for us!!!
Best wishes
The Dimmer Family

IVORY
Hi,
We are having lots of fun with Ivy (ex-Ivory) who we are pretty sure is actually a Maremma, an Italian sheep guard dog, related to the Pyrenees. Her puppy personality comes out more and more as she gains confidence and learns to play. She is very outgoing and friendly with all humans. She likes to race up to us and cover us with licks and she is very good at nosing a laptop out of the way so she can have her pats. She is slowly allowing other dogs to sniff around her and play a bit. We are teaching her to come so she can take advantage of the off leash areas (liver treats are her incentive). She likes riding in the car and just hanging out whatever we are doing and she is really enjoying the extra attention since our daughter is home from university. She had a good Christmas and was very patient with the changes in routine, extra decorations around and even let me put the Santa hat on her (see picture).
Thought we would show you her Calgary park.

All the best to you for 2010,
Barb, Rob & Robyn

CHEEKO
I'm so happy I have a forever mom all  to myself. She works out of our house so I have company all day. Sometimes her grandchildren come over and play with me. She has taught me how to walk on the treadmill so that I can keep my physique in tip top shape. Thank you Mary for fostering me until was adopted. I will never forget you.

Love Cheeko (now Buddy)

PAISLEY
I'm glad you're happy Cheeko and I know you will  happy for me too. My new forever family loves me very much. Can you believe we went from living outside to our now warm loving forever homes. I want to thank our foster mom Mary as well for being there when we needed you. You will always be in my heart.

Love Paisley (now Chiclet) 

CASHA
Yip yip yap yap woof woof wag wag! I finally found my loving forever home. My dad is so excited that I am a high energy girl. We are going to walk, jog and run together. I will even get to go to work with him at his carpentry operation since he's the "top dog". He loves playing frisbee so guess who is going to play with him? My foster mom told him that I am so smart that I could be in competition for fly-ball and agility. My foster mom is an animal trainer and made me the girl I am today. I want to send hugs and kisses to my foster mom Rebecca and foster dad Julien who always had faith in me. You both will be in my heart forever.

Love,
Your little Casha

Update. Whoopee! Apparently I'm so clever my dad and I are going to Search and  Rescue class.

LADY
I was adopted by a wonderful lady in Edson who is going to love and spoil me. Thanks to all of you who also wanted to adopt me. I'm the happiest girl in the world.

Love Lady

UPDATE:

Hi Maria,
I thought I would let you know that Lady -- whose name is now Vivee -- is doing well. It's been just over a month since Mom adopted Vivee from you, and although it took awhile for her to become comfortable in her new home in Edson, Vivee is now a happy and well-adjusted little dog. 

Vivee sleeps on the bed with my mother every night, has a favorite resting place on top of the sofa chair where she looks out of the window and has the occasional nap, and she also enjoys playing with her stuffed toys. She even has a favorite toy -- a  fluffy striped monkey. Vivee will go to the front door and sit with her nose to the door if she wants to go for a walk, and she wants to go for a walk a lot!  Mom takes her for lots of short walks, and other family members take her for long walks. Vivee also likes running and exploring in the back yard, and Mom is impressed by how she sits at the door when she comes in and waits for the OK to enter the rest of the house. When my brother David stops by with his dog Dora, Vivee gets excited and follows Dora wherever she goes even though Dora is much older and bigger. Mom thinks Vivee would enjoy a playmate so very soon she's going to be introduced to Turbo, my brother Ken and his wife's bichon/poodle cross. Mom and my sister-in-law think Turbo and Vivee will like each other and play well together.

I hope you and your husband have a wonderful Christmas.

Crystal

JENNY
Today is my big day. I got my new forever home. I have a really wonderful caring family who are going to give me the life I have always dreamed of. I know my foster family wanted to keep me but if they did they would not be able to help more dogs like me. I am so grateful for the love, attention, car rides and walks. They gave the ability to trust and to love again. I will always love you. And special thanks to the resident dogs Duchess and Brooke for letting me share your home. You made me feel very special.

Love Jenny

MISTY
I'm sure a lucky little girl. My new name is Tiara. I have a mom, dad and canine sibling. I'm the princess of the household and have a wardrobe to die for.

Love Tiara

Update:
Here's a picture of me with my new (big) sister Chachi.

KUNA
Yippie! I've got a new mom and dad and four kids to spoil me rotten. My new home in Sylvan Lake is everything I could have hoped for and more. I even get to sleep with my parents. Life is really wonderful.

Love Kuna

LITTLE LADY
I'm a five year old Poodle mix. I've been fluffed and buffed at the spa and even had my teeth cleaned by the vet. Playing and sitting on my foster mom's lap is what I do best. I'm house trained and really love to go for walks. Everybody says that I'm a very sweet girl.

NETTIE
Hey Niko (aka Oliver) I'm so excited because I got adopted too. I have a mom, dad and two kids to play with and I know they all love me already.

Thank you to the nice people who rescued Niko and I so would have the chance for a good life.

Love Nettie (aka Charlie)

NIKO
Back at you Nettie. So happy to hear you have a great home too. My new family is spoiling me rotten and I'm sure yours will too. You will always be in my heart sis'.

Love Niko (aka Oliver)

BROOKE
Benny and Suki are my siblings. It seems I just turned on enough charm that my foster parents couldn't stand to see me go so I get to stay with them forever. And I have a canine sister Duchess who is my new BFF (best friend forever). I'm one lucky girl.

Love Brooke

Update:
I'm all grown up now and quite the lady.

SUKI
Hello there!
Here are some photos of Shiloh (used to be Suki). She has so far made a fabulous addition to our home and I think she really likes being here. Our small cat has adopted her too, they play all the time! Thanks again:)

NAPOLEON
I've really settled into my forever home and my life is in perfect order. My potty issues all have been resolved and I'm not nervous any more. It's just amazing what love, patience and attention can accomplish. I get to go for lots of walks and I enjoy all the many cuddles and hugs too. I'm one happy boy!

Love Napoleon

MEADOW
Yippie! I have my very own forever home now and my new name is Keely Meadow. I slept in my mom's bed last night; sure no shortage of love in this house.

Love Keely Meadow

KENAI

LUCY
 

MAGGIE

BO

BELLE

BRADY

BERNIE

PEGGY

TUCKER
Hi everyone. I'm settling in my new home now and everyone loves me. Thank you to all the people who applied to adopt me. You were all good homes. Maybe you would consider one of the others who do not have their forever home yet.
I want to say a special thank you to my foster mom Jenn who rescued me and took such wonderful care of me. I so appreciated you being a my side during my ordeal. I love you as much as I know you love me. You will always have a  place in my heart.
 
Love Tucker

 
Woof! Woof! Woof! Thank you to the following people for your kind generosity in helping pay for my surgery:
* Paul and Melanie Fisher (Heidi's family)
* Judy Phillips
* Kristina Barber (Vixen's family)
* and my new family Rachel Notley and Lou Arab

BRODY
Hudson and I are brothers. We are Shepherd mixes about 10-12 weeks old. I love to play with my foster sister Duchess. I'm a little more outgoing than my brother.  While I know to be quiet at bed time I will wake you up at sunrise to go potty outside.

HUDSON
Hi there Maria,
Just wanted to touch base with you on Hudson. He is fitting in just fine. When we got home he spotted Spike's food dish and the water and just started chowing down. Spike and Hudson played outside chasing each other. There were a few times Hudson wanted a time out from Spike so Hudson would either lay on my lap or under my chair. Then they were back at it again. Hudson is doing really well with going to the bathroom outside. Sleep time went well. They both slept in the spare bedroom for most of the night then came into our bedroom. I can't tell you how happy I am to have Hudson as part of the family. He likes to curl up with me and watch TV. Well it's more like I watch TV and Hudson has a nap. I have a picture of Hudson on my computer. Everyone thinks he is so adorable. 
Thanks so much for letting Hudson be a part of our family. We will take very good care of him. He will always be loved. Have a super day.

SHELBY
All you Sulley fans out there, this is your big chance to get a look-a-like (see below). I am a Newfie mix about a year and half old. Apparently I have magnificent colours. Even though I'm a big girl I'm so gentle and excellent with kids. I get along with other dogs and little dogs are not afraid of me. As I'm a full figured girl I'm told I'm going to be learning about portion control and taking out a membership at the Y. I'm such a happy girl.

SHADOW
Yahoo! Shelby (above) and I were sprung from the pound together. It was sure our lucky day. I'm a five year old male Golden Retriever. When you meet me you will quickly see that I'm a gentle, friendly, go with the flow kind of guy. My foster mom is helping me get back into shape. Maybe Shelby and I can get a two for one deal at the Y. But I sure am a handsome guy if I don't say so myself. I love kids and I'm good with other dogs too.

MOLLY
Update:
It has been awhile since we adpoted Molly. She is doing great and is fitting in just great with the family. She loves her walks and plays a lot with the kids. She is now trained and I couldn't imagine the family without her. So glad that we decided to adpot her and just want to say thank you for taking care of Molly while she was waiting for her new home for life.

Jason

MARTY
Woof! Woof! Woof! Am I ever thankful that I was the next one in my group of friends to be rescued. I'm a 6 month old cocker spaniel mix with a very gentle nature. I'm about 24 pounds and the vet doesn't think I'll grow much bigger. Even though I play nicely with other dogs I really just want to cuddle with you. I try to do everything right to please and I would be very loyal.

LUCKY LADY
You must wonder how I got my name. It was sheer luck that Jenn saw me out of the corner of her eye while driving to her friend's house. I was dehydrated and starving and just laying in the ditch too weak to move. Jenn (my angel) scooped me up and got me medical attention right away. As you can see I have rallied around thanks to some good old TLC. I'm a very small American Eskimo around 20 pounds and just over a year old. My coat is soft and silky. I'm a gentle girl who loves to be loved.

ATHENA

Hi -- I wanted to give you an update on Bella (Athena).

She is an amazing dog - very smart, always wanting to please, lovable, gentle and wonderful with all members of our family.  She adores the kids & our 3 year old granddaughter plays with her constantly - Bella follows her around snooping at everything she does. She is now obsessive compulsive when it comes to balls or sticks which is great for her exercise routines.

She has the funniest way of snuggling - she will sit by you, and sneak up inch by inch and then put her nose about 2 inches from your face & stare at you.  It is a very strange behaviour for a dog considering most don't like to maintain eye contact - not Bella.  Bella will maintain eye contact for as long as you do, including 2 inches from your face.  She loves to snuggle into our neck - such a unique dog & we love her to pieces.

Thank you for allowing her to be part of our lives.  She is truly part of our family.

Terri & Axel

MORGAN
How do you like my stylish little white shoes? Aside from being fashion conscious I'm a soft and furry pretty girl who just aims to please. I just seem to go with the flow.

TAZ
Wonderful things come in small packages. I'm only 10 pounds and about  a year old. I'm a sweet lovable guy who would do well in a quieter home. I love to be with people and to sleep next to you on the couch and cuddle. I get along with other dogs and cats.While I'm shy meeting new people once I get to know you I will follow you around everywhere. And to top things off I'm house trained too.

TEDDY
Hi Maria,
We wanted to let you know Teddy is doing great. We really love him he loves to be outside and sticks more with me so I usually bring him to work. He loves the other dogs and is great with our girls. Thank you for everything you did for Ted.

Amber

JONAH
Hi there folks... just thought I'd drop you a line with some pictures and let you know that my new name is Baxter. My mom and dad say I'm growing like a weed. They just couldn't wait to take me home when they got back from their Las Vegas vacation. Ha ha they'll probably need another one by the time I finish my puppyhood.

Love Baxter

VENUS
Hi Maria,
We just wanted to update you on Morgan, formally known as Venus. She is doing so well and has fit right into our family wonderfully. She has brought us so much happiness that we cannot remember what life was like before her. Morgan gives us the greatest gifts everyday just by being happy to see us when we come home, company when either of us is gone, and energy that we need to have to keep up with her. Morgan loves going out to the cabin for weekends where she chases ducks and geese and enjoys smelling all the different smells the lake has to offer. Morgan is so loved among all of our family and friends and has spent many hours playing with her cousin, a Shiatsu Pomeranian. 
Morgan has just completed 6 weeks of puppy school which has been such a benefit to not only her but us as well. She was able to make many lifelong friends at school including a Rottweiler and a Boxer. Morgan has done so well in puppy classes and has so much energy that we are thinking about putting her into agility classes and have already signed her up for the next level of school scheduled to start again this week. 
We wanted to thank-you for the wonderful work you both do. We are so blessed to have her in our lives and would not have been able to experience this joy if you did not rescue her from the pound.
 
Thank you,
 
Alina, Ryan, and Morgan.

LILLY
Look at me I'm the new girl in town. I am a designer mix weighing 15 pounds about one year old. My foster mom says I'm the prettiest girl she's seen in a long time. I have short legs, a longish body, and fluffy teddy bear face with the most gorgeous eyes. Kids, dogs, and cats enjoy my company but I have to confess I do love giving kisses.

LUNA
Eat your heart out...I just got a wonderful forever mom. It was love at first sight. She thinks she picked me but the truth is I picked her. I know we are going to have a wonderful new life together.

Thank you to Irene, my fantastic foster mom. You and your resident dogs were so patient with me when I first arrived. You all knew what I needed most and that was love. I am going to miss all of you and I will never forget you.

Love Luna   

DINO
I'm in my new home with my mom and teenage boy. Do I ever have an active life. I go to work with mom sometimes and go to day care as well. Running is a real ball for me and it's funny to see my mom try to catch me. She may need new running shoes soon. At home I lay on top of the chesterfield with my paws on my teenager brother's shoulders and we play video games together. If this isn't enough I heard that the three of us are going to Toronto this summer for a vacation. Whoopee, life is a good.

Love Dino

P.S. thank you Mary for taking care of me until I got adopted.

HEIDI
I'm starting to get my girlish figure back after weaning my nine babies below. My yellow Labrador beauty is really starting to shine again. My picture was taken on  February 21st while I was waiting for my new forever family to pick me up.

To my babies -- it's time for me to say good bye and go to my forever home. I have taught you everything you need to know to be good little puppies. You have wonderful lives ahead of you. You will always be in my heart.

Love Mommy

ABBY
Yippie! Harley and I left on March 1st to be with our mom and dad and great kids who love playing with us.

Love Abby

BART
Hi! If you want to know where I am, I'm at my new home with my new mom and dad and 4-legged sister. We have been bouncing through the snow and having tons of fun together.

Love Bart

BECKY
My forever mom says I'm a natural at playing fetch. I'm only 10 weeks old and bring the ball back and drop it at her feet. I'm fitting in really well and she thinks I'm the smartest dog ever.

Love Becky

HARLEY
Whoopee! Abby and I were really lucky to go together to the same wonderful forever home.
 
Love Harley

JESSIE
My new mom says I'm really laid back, cuddly and a perfect companion. Wow, does she ever love me. She gets a kick out of me watching TV with her.

Love Jessie  

LUKE
Hi everybody. Here's a picture of me doing a little male bonding with my forever dad while mom does the chores. I think I'd better enjoy this while I can.  

Love Luke

ISIS
I' ve been in my new home for awhile and must say I'm really loved here. You might say I'm queen of the household. It seems like I've lived here all my life. Thank you to my foster mom Mary for looking after me while I was waiting to be adopted.

Love Isis

WINSTON
 I was talking to Rocky's (Winston's) foster mom and she mentioned that I should forward you some photos and give an update.  I can't tell you how much we love this little guy!  He is absolutely charming and so affectionate.  He and our golden retriever Baxter love playing in the snow and we've taken them to the dog park at Laurier many times.  Rocky is a favorite with everyone there and we can't walk very far without someone stopping to give him pets and to ask how old he is and what kind of mix he is.  Rocky just sits there and looks up with his puppy eyes and eats up the attention and slumps over to have his belly rubbed.  He has gone for his second set of vaccinations and will be neutered on April 3.  My husband and I decided to upgrade to a king size bed seeing as we already have one dog who sleeps with us, and 3 cats, we might as well make room for Rocky too.  You did a wonderful thing by rescuing this one from the pound and he has the potential to be a wonderful pet. 

BRONX
My new name is Ryder. Here I am with my forever family. I'm having a great time and really starting to become comfortable in my new surroundings.
There are many fields and trails in the area and I get to go on 1 1/2 hour daily walks. I think I'm spoiled. My mom and dad say I have loads of energy for the walks and listen very well when I'm off leash.  I also behave perfectly when I'm in the house. I guess all this makes me one wonderful guy, if I don't say so myself.

Love Ryder

PIPPY
Yip Yip Hurray! I get to go to my new home today. My new dad loved me when he met me a few weeks ago. Shhhh...
don't tell anyone but I had to have that little operation so I wouldn't have any more babies.
I want to say to my foster mom Jen that I'm so thankful to you for rescuing me (when no one else seemed to care), taking such good care of my babies and me but especially for loving me sooooo much. I will always love you too.
To my babies -- My dear Dasher I know you will get a home as loving as mine soon. All nine of you beautiful children will be in my heart forever.

Love Mommy

BLITZEN
Donner and I are in our new digs. I love my new family. My dad looks so handsome in his Canadian Forces uniform. My favourte person is my 2-legger sister. I always want to be with her.

Love Blitzen

DONNER
Blitzen and I went together. Aren't we lucky. We have a great family and my new mom gives me cuddles every night before bedtime. I think I have this sneaking onto the sofa thing down... oops!! I didn't say that cause I'm not allowed there. I can't help it because I just love being with my family.

Love Donner

COMET
Oh boy, my new mom and dad are going to take me camping and fishing. What's a fish anyway? It's so great here, I get to tell my dad when I want to go for a walk. I just have to take the leash to him.

Love Comet

CUPID

DANCER
My new mommy and daddy say I'm doing great with my house training as long as they put on their winter coats on time. No worries for me, I already have a coat on. Since I'm the only baby in the house I get all the attention and cuddle time I want. Whoopee for me. 

Love Dancer

Update:
Hi Duke and Duchess,We adopted Bailey (aka. Dancer - Pippy's puppy) in February and thought I would send in a little update.
Bailey is doing very well and loves to play with other dogs at the dog park right by our house. In fact she loves them so much we're thinking we may need to find her a sibling :)  We completed a puppy obedience class in May and are hoping to try out some agility training as well. You've never seen a dog so excited to go through a tunnel!
So far her absolute favourite activity this summer has been playing in water. We took her out to the lake a week ago and she had a blast. When we went to my cousin's horse farm she even jumped right into the horse water trough! I've attached some photos for you to see.
You almost never find Bailey without something in her mouth and when she greets people she serenades them with a happy growl and a wagging tail. 

Robin and I can't imagine our lives without her and thank you so much for bringing her into our lives.

Thanks Duke and Duchess!

-Michelle, Robin and Bailey

PRANCER

RUDY
Hey, Rudy here. Greetings from Canmore. I live with a wonderful British family now. You know, I'm already getting a little accent in my bark. I have two small kids to play with. My mommy and daddy are great too. On the first night I cried and my new daddy slept beside my kennel. I love it here.

Love Rudy 

Hi Duke and Duchess,
We just thought that we should send you an update on Rudy who is now named Lola. Lola is a delight! She is a wonderful dog, smart, calm, sociable and great with our children. She was house trained within 2 days of her arrival in Canmore.

Lola is known by everybody at our children's school and is very calm around all the excitement. She especially loves going to puppy class at our vet's on a Thursday evening and is learning 'dog etiquette'. We took her to the off leash park last week for the first time and she had a ball (although she wasn't too keen on the bath that she needed when we got home!) Lola is growing rapidly! (a little faster than we anticipated although we wouldn't change her for the world) and putting on around 1kg per week.

Finally I would like to thank you and all of your volunteers for the service that you provide that has enabled us to add in such a positive way to our family. Please find attached a photo of Lola to add to your Forever Home Album.

Kind regards,
Sarah Lamb and family   

VIXEN
My mom and dad came all the way from Regina to Edmonton just to adopt me. It was love at first sight. I even have a new canine sister named Chiaro. She's teaching me the ropes and she's fun to cuddle with. 

Love Vixen

Hi duke and duchess!
I wanted to send a quick email with an update on our sweet girl we adopted from you.
We did change her name to Rio, and she is doing very well.  Her older sister, Chiaro, loves her and they play and cuddle all the time. She also has a cousin Tripper who is a puppy the same age for the longer plays!  
I've attached some more recent pictures of Rio!
Thank you for all you do for the beautiful dogs you save!

Kristina Barber

JUNO
My new mom and daughters saw me on the website and immediately fell in love. When they saw me in person they knew it was worth the trip. I'm fitting in really well. Thanks to my foster mom Rebecca for teaching me my manners and making me a beautiful companion. Licks and kisses to you.

Love Juno 

SULLEY
Yippie!! I now live on an acreage with a new brother as big as me. I have a great family. Thanks for driving all the way to see me when you knew I had nowhere to go. You all fell in love with me. A big thank you to Sandy who told you about me.Tail wags and licks to you.

Love Sulley   

CHARLIE
They came, they saw and they loved me at first sight. I have a great mom, dad, kids, and a big furry brother to play with. Lots of kisses and licks to my foster mom Irene who took me in from the cold. And thanks to her two doggies who played with me.

Love Charlie

HANNAH
It was my lucky day when my new parents saw me at the vet. I now have a great home. A big thank you to Dr. Marg Wood and her team for taking care of me. They sure thought I was worth it!!! Tail wags to them all.

Love Hannah

GINGER
I have great new dad and a two and a half year old 2-legger boy to play with. If you see a gold convertible this summer, look for me sitting by my dad on the passenger side. I will be sporting a gold collar and leash to match my daddy's car. Ladeedah!!
Thanks to my wonderful foster mom Mary for taking such good loving care of me. I will miss you.

Love Ginger

ANDY
Whoopee!! I have a golden retriever and three kids to play with on an acreage. I get to do lots of neat things with my new family. Thank you to Pet Rescue magazine where they 
first saw my picture. Happy New Year everyone!

SPARKLES
Merry Christmas to me! My mom has had her eye on me since we were at Tailz. Well, it was decided I would be the perfect match for them. I have a mom, dad, 12 year old two legger boy, bunny and a bird. Apparently, I can't play with the bird!! Thanks to my wonderful foster mom Jenn for rescuing me and looking after me. I will miss you and my pal Pippy very much but you and Pippy still have all those babies to care for.

Lots of licks and tail wags, love Sparkles.

OSKAR
I have a new stay at home mom with a donkey, two horses and cat to play with. She said that she really lucked out when I came into her life. We live on an acreage and my mom and I have become best friends already.  On my first night we watched TV together cuddling on the sofa. Oh boy, this is going to be a wonderful Christmas.

PRECIOUS
Merry Christmas to me! Merry Christmas to me! I have a school teacher for my new mom. She's going to teach me my ABCs. We live right near an off leash park and trails. 
When my mom goes to work I stay with Grandma and her pug until mommy picks me up at 3:30. I'm going to ask Santa to find a home for all those orphan doggies in the cold waiting for homes.

ALI
I'm an 8 week old female Shepherd/Collie/Husky "designer"  mix. My coat is deep chocolate which goes really well with my white shoes. Playing with my brothers and sister is great fun. I'm very friendly with other dogs, cats and kids.

ANNIE
Yahoo, I have two small people sisters and one big teenage brother and a cat (whatever that is) to play with. Life is sure busy in my forever home.

ALFIE
Whoopee, I have new big sister Dakota and a little brother, oh dear I forgot his name but you know what, he better not get upset because I'm going to be bigger than him one day.

JOSIE
I have a neat new dogie sister Cleo to play with and to teach me things in my new home. More news to follow.

RANGER
Yippie!! I have a wonderful forever home now. I'll be sending pictures soon to show off my new digs.

ZOE
Hi everyone at DDARs,
 
It was so nice to see everyone at the beginning of May and getting to meet Zoe's half siblings. :)  I see that they have all found forever homes and that is amazing. I just wanted to send a picture of Zoe pretty much all grown up. It was taken in the puppy obedience class we were taking and we are taking the second level already because Zoe is doing amazing. Thank you so much again for letting me bring her into my life. She has quickly became my best friend and I look forward to coming home after work everyday going for our walk and then cuddling on the couch with my cat and Zoe and watching tv. Zoe turned into a beautiful dog and I get so many comments from people about how gorgeous she is and how happy she always looks. It must be her tongue that is constantly hanging out. Haha. Our first camping trip was so much fun May long weekend and I discovered that Zoe loves water since I couldn't keep her out of the creek. I know we have many many many more happy adventures in front of us.
 
Thank you for everything you guys do.
 
April and Zoe

JED
Guess what... I have a brother in my new home. His name is Scruffy. We have a personal trainer to help my mom and dad teach us manners.