Callie
An Update from Callie's new owners: As far as Callie (aka China) goes, I do not think we could
have picked a better dog to fit with our household. She and Jacob play until neither of them have
the energy to move. She is a very sweet girl and is perfectly happy to just lie at your feet. She is
very smart and learning quickly. Her manners need work, but that will come with time. Jacob is
showing her the ropes. She has been great with sharing her food. She is interested in the cats
but not aggressive at all. If the cats start to get unhappy with her, Jacob will step between them (he
is very protective of his kitty). In short, everything is going as smoothly as it can with 2 big dogs and
2 spoiled cats all under one roof. I am hoping to get some good pictures of the 2 of them this
weekend at the ranch, and I will send them to you when I do.
An Update from Callie's new owners: As far as Callie (aka China) goes, I do not think we could
have picked a better dog to fit with our household. She and Jacob play until neither of them have
the energy to move. She is a very sweet girl and is perfectly happy to just lie at your feet. She is
very smart and learning quickly. Her manners need work, but that will come with time. Jacob is
showing her the ropes. She has been great with sharing her food. She is interested in the cats
but not aggressive at all. If the cats start to get unhappy with her, Jacob will step between them (he
is very protective of his kitty). In short, everything is going as smoothly as it can with 2 big dogs and
2 spoiled cats all under one roof. I am hoping to get some good pictures of the 2 of them this
weekend at the ranch, and I will send them to you when I do.
| Lela This family has adopted 2 dogs from me. Excellent home. She has a dog companion, doggie door and is living the dream life we all wish for our dogs. |
Update March 1, 2006: Luce is doing great, and I think she loves her new
home. She and my cat Scully are even getting along. I hope you are well.
Lily
Lily was rescued from a local animal shelter along with her three sisters;
Iris, Rose, and Ivy. Lily found the great home that she deserves.
Lily was rescued from a local animal shelter along with her three sisters;
Iris, Rose, and Ivy. Lily found the great home that she deserves.
| Iris Iris was rescued from a local animal shelter along with her three sisters; Rose, Lily, and Ivy. |
Ivy
This girl has been adopted by the people that had already adopted once
This girl has been adopted by the people that had already adopted once
He wasn't with this group for very long before he caught the attention of a previous adopter! Ivan's new play buddy just happens
to be Liberty now known as Zoe. Update From Ivan(Zeus') New Parents, April 11, 2006 - I took this picture this weekend and
just had to send it to you. They are just so cute. Zoe takes care of her baby brother Zeus and they cuddle up a lot. I love it. I
know I have to send you more, but I thought this was one you would enjoy. We are so happy with both of them and so glad they
love each other so! Thank you for everything!
Haley
June 10, 2006. From Haley's adopters: "I wanted to give you an update on Haley. She is now 6 months, weighs 60 pounds and is a puppy
school graduate. We are so proud of her. She was the biggest puppy in her class and has the biggest ears around. Hopefully she will
grow into them. Haley loves her big brothers and keeps them on their toes at all times. Dakota and Bandit were playing with her and
guess what, she has not grown out of that habit either! She thinks of herself as a lap dog whether it be in the house or in the car. She has
quite a personality and gets along well with every dog and human she meets. Haley is a breath of fresh air to both McLain and I and
especially for Dakota and Bandit. At first we were concerned Dakota would reject her presence, but even he could not resist her charm.
She is definitely Daddy's girl and he spoils her rotten. When she is with me she will jump in and out of the car, when she is with her
Daddy, she stands by the back of the car and waits for her Daddy to gently pick her up to put her in the car and take her out. I am jealous,
he doesn't even open the door for me!
June 10, 2006. From Haley's adopters: "I wanted to give you an update on Haley. She is now 6 months, weighs 60 pounds and is a puppy
school graduate. We are so proud of her. She was the biggest puppy in her class and has the biggest ears around. Hopefully she will
grow into them. Haley loves her big brothers and keeps them on their toes at all times. Dakota and Bandit were playing with her and
guess what, she has not grown out of that habit either! She thinks of herself as a lap dog whether it be in the house or in the car. She has
quite a personality and gets along well with every dog and human she meets. Haley is a breath of fresh air to both McLain and I and
especially for Dakota and Bandit. At first we were concerned Dakota would reject her presence, but even he could not resist her charm.
She is definitely Daddy's girl and he spoils her rotten. When she is with me she will jump in and out of the car, when she is with her
Daddy, she stands by the back of the car and waits for her Daddy to gently pick her up to put her in the car and take her out. I am jealous,
he doesn't even open the door for me!
Toby (formerly Boris)
Having the time of his life ~ looks to be the order of the day!
Having the time of his life ~ looks to be the order of the day!
| Phoenix - Phoenix has found his home with his foster mom. What a lucky boy. |
Kobi - Kobi has been adopted by a family from Pflugerville.
October 10, 2006. Here is an update from his adopters:
"His name is Sammie now, and he is adjusted and very happy. He even
knows what time my son comes in from playing outside because they wrestle
every evening and he has his head stuck through the blinds looking for him."
October 10, 2006. Here is an update from his adopters:
"His name is Sammie now, and he is adjusted and very happy. He even
knows what time my son comes in from playing outside because they wrestle
every evening and he has his head stuck through the blinds looking for him."
Chopper has been adopted.
Brandy has been adopted.
Asta has been adopted. This lucky girl found the kind of home we hope all our
pups find. She has a new playmate to keep her company!
pups find. She has a new playmate to keep her company!
October 15, 2006. Here is an update from their adopters:
"Blaze is settling in nicely. He's very calm and just likes to relax next to me in
my office. He also might be simply waiting for his next walk (and being very
polite). He is a great home protector. This morning, early-early, I let them
both out to pee and Blaze noticed something not-quite-right. He bellowed his
most protective, impressive GSD bark before going to investigate.
As I write, Blaze is sleeping next to my chair. My computer lab is his new 'den'
(we share). In just one night there has been an amazing change in
temperament! He's learned to just sit next to me and calmly enjoy our
company. I'm a little worried about my office-chair rolling over feet and he
doesn't like me pulling him out a safe distance.
Fritz is still very much a puppy - deceiving, given his size, but it's easy to
forget he's so young. He's still a little spooked in our back yard and he cries a
little. Blaze helps lead Fritz around and both stay glued together whenever
there's exploration work to do around the house and yard. Fritz is happy just
laying next to Barbara and getting his snuggles. One gaze into his eyes and
we drop whatever we're doing and spend the next several minutes scratching
his belly while repeating the mantra, 'you're such a sweet dog.'
Thanks again for finding these wonderful dogs and allowing us their
company."
update:
They were eight weeks old. GSD got them out of there four
days later and they went to live at the rescue group. When
there, even though he has no Shepherd in him; Bev had
taken him in due to his dire straits. Moki, who went by the
name of Ricky at that time, was just under a year old, and just
too sweet and gentle for his own good, because he started to
get beat up by some of the other males. So, in October 2004
Moki (Ricky) went to a foster placement, just 2-3 months
after Miles had joined the pack. Moki (Ricky) stayed at the
foster placement until we saw his picture on GSD's website in
May of 2005, when he was about one year and eight months
old. We adopted him the day we met him, and he and Sadie,
our 11 year old (at that time) Dobie/Dalmation have become
On July 30, 2004, Miles and his sister Myra were left at TLAC.
devoted companions. Fast forward a year to July 30, 2006,
when Miles came to live with us as a foster dog, exactly two
years to the day that he had been left at TLAC! Now just a
little over two years old, he was also getting beat up by the
other males for being too sweet and handsome. Miles is also
very shy, especially around men. They probably didn't know
each other too well when they were at GSD together, since
Bev would have kept Miles with the puppies, but it sure didn't
take Miles and Moki Joe very long to bond once Miles got to
our house. They are kindred spirits, both so gorgeous and
gentle.... well, except when it comes to squirrels, and then
they're the dynamic duo! After a few months we decided to
adopt Miles, in October 2006. In the second photo, Moki Joe
(who is now 3 years old) and Miles (now 2 1/2 years old) are
being petted and praised by my husband. Yes!!! After being
so fearful of men, it is a man that Miles is looking up at with
those adoring eyes!
They were eight weeks old. GSD got them out of there four
days later and they went to live at the rescue group. When
there, even though he has no Shepherd in him; Bev had
taken him in due to his dire straits. Moki, who went by the
name of Ricky at that time, was just under a year old, and just
too sweet and gentle for his own good, because he started to
get beat up by some of the other males. So, in October 2004
Moki (Ricky) went to a foster placement, just 2-3 months
after Miles had joined the pack. Moki (Ricky) stayed at the
foster placement until we saw his picture on GSD's website in
May of 2005, when he was about one year and eight months
old. We adopted him the day we met him, and he and Sadie,
our 11 year old (at that time) Dobie/Dalmation have become
On July 30, 2004, Miles and his sister Myra were left at TLAC.
devoted companions. Fast forward a year to July 30, 2006,
when Miles came to live with us as a foster dog, exactly two
years to the day that he had been left at TLAC! Now just a
little over two years old, he was also getting beat up by the
other males for being too sweet and handsome. Miles is also
very shy, especially around men. They probably didn't know
each other too well when they were at GSD together, since
Bev would have kept Miles with the puppies, but it sure didn't
take Miles and Moki Joe very long to bond once Miles got to
our house. They are kindred spirits, both so gorgeous and
gentle.... well, except when it comes to squirrels, and then
they're the dynamic duo! After a few months we decided to
adopt Miles, in October 2006. In the second photo, Moki Joe
(who is now 3 years old) and Miles (now 2 1/2 years old) are
being petted and praised by my husband. Yes!!! After being
so fearful of men, it is a man that Miles is looking up at with
those adoring eyes!
Jadis (formerly Mindy) has been adopted.
November 27, 2006. Here is an update from her adopters:
"Jadis is doing really well in her new home in San Antonio. She gets
along great with my cocker spaniel. The two dogs run around and
play together all day. Jadis has also done very well with my young
niece and nephew. She is very affectionate and very friendly. Jadis
has been a great addition to my home!"
November 27, 2006. Here is an update from her adopters:
"Jadis is doing really well in her new home in San Antonio. She gets
along great with my cocker spaniel. The two dogs run around and
play together all day. Jadis has also done very well with my young
niece and nephew. She is very affectionate and very friendly. Jadis
has been a great addition to my home!"
Madison has been adopted.
Luna has been adopted.
Chief has been adopted after a year and a half in his foster
home. This great guy landed with a fantastic family. Here is a
picture of Chief in his new home.
home. This great guy landed with a fantastic family. Here is a
picture of Chief in his new home.
January 7, 2007
"Happy New Year. I just wanted to drop you a quick note about
Daisy (who used to be called Dixie). She was pretty quiet and
would not eat for the first two days. It is an understatement to say
she is now out of her shell and in full puppy mode. She is a great
eater (puppy food and remote controls), she loves walks (good for
me too!) and is very affectionate. Karen says she is in great
shape and I am lucky to know so much of her medical history.
Thank you for taking such good care of her.
Thanks again,
Melody and Jose Gonzalez"
Natasha has been adopted.
Mazie has been adopted.
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