Daisy VIII

Things are GREAT! Daisy has adjusted to our home and family as if she had always lived here. She brings us so much joy and we have grown to love her very much. I was just talking with my husband about her and he agreed with me...she is the perfect dog for us! She really is a very good girl and has bonded so nicely with our son. We are really happy with her and it seems that the feeling is mutual! She gives lots of wet kisses! Thanks so much! Elisa

Danny

Danny is doing well with our family. He is very sweet and gentile and barely makes a sound unless another dog walks by our house. He likes playing fetch in the house with his new toys. He sleeps well at night and has a good appetite at dinner time. Danny is a bit puppy-like as he enjoys stealing toys or a dropped sock and running through the house with his trophy. For the time being, we are keeping all of the bedroom doors closed so we can monitor him closely. He has been fairly well mannered as he does not beg for food or try to get in our bed at night. However, we need to work on some house breaking with him as he will still relieve himself in the house after going outside and relieving himself. We took him to the veterinarian last Friday to get him Heartgard. Everything checked out well. All in all, he has been a wonderful addition to our family! We are extremely happy to have given him a home. Andrea Gartland

Doris

This is (Doris) now named GRACIE and her friend Montego Bay, TEGO for short. We also have another Pom called Abbie, couldn't find one of all three togeher. We are all happy to be together and she is fitting in quite well.......Ed

Duke

Thank you for checking on Duke. He's doing great! He's really become part of the family and seems to be very comfortable with us. He gets along very well with his little brother, Sparky, too. Duke is such a sweet dog! Thanks again! Becky

De De

To my friends at the Tampa Bay Beagle Rescue, I have been wanting to write for a very long time, and I apologize it has taken me so long. On August 6th, 2005, I adopted my beautiful beagle mix, and forever my life will be changed. Her name was Dede, however, I changed it to Sandy because my sister-in-law is also Dede and I didn't want anyone to be confused. Sandy is the world to me. She is such a wonderful dog and I never would have imagined that I could love her so much. One thing that I couldn't share the day of the adoption event is that my dad had passed away three months earlier. I had cared for him in my home for two years and after he passed, my house was very lonely. Of course, Sandy cannot replace my dad, but she has filled a void in my heart that I never knew was there. We had our share of struggles in the beginning. Heartworms, separation anxiety, obedience training and her extreme timidness. We've both come a long way over the past 10 months. She is still very timid around most people but I'm hoping that will continue to get better. I fenced in my yard and she loves to play outside. She chases lizards (and sometimes catches them, yuck!) and she dreams of getting a bunny or squirrel some day. I don't really see that happening but I haven't told her. We've been kicking around the idea of a little companion for her. Hopefully we will get to another adoption event soon. I'm just not sure with her personality if she is better as an only dog or if a companion would make her a little more confident. And whether she would do best with another female, a male, an older dog, a puppy or just what. I also wondered if it might be best for me to foster a dog first to see how they get along. If you have any thoughts based on prior experience, I welcome your feedback. The real reason that I wanted to write is that I know that people in volunteer positions such as yours are underappreciate and overworked. I want you to know that I am eternally grateful for the work you are doing and that you didn't give up on little Dede. She has made me a better person. (I know that sounds a little extreme, but it is true.) So thank you, Cindy, Jack and the lady who houses the beagles, (I'm sorry that I cannot remember your name right now,) and all of the other volunteers. I have tried attaching a picture (which doesn't do her justice) but I'm not sure if it will work. I just wanted you to know that this little gal, who you rescued from Georgia with a sad history and little hope in the world, is now spoiled rotten, has more toys than most kids, sleeps on a big comfy bed every night, has her own fenced in yard and eats the best dog food on the market. AND BOTH OF US ARE VERY HAPPY!!!!!! Sincerely, Amy Martin and Sandy