Reggie, Richmond, VT

Our dog Reggie has a sister named Java. Both were rescued from a "high kill" shelter down south and brought to Vermont by an agency called Long Trail Canine. During that time they must have spent alot of time together. Java also found a home somewhere nearby. Although we met Java's owners when picking up Reggie our paths have not really crossed.

Today I got a call from a woman named Cheryl asking if our dog Reggie was at the Crate Escape, a local dog day care. Which he was. Occasionally we bring him there because I am sleeping, and Becky's at work. He really loves playing with the other dogs, especially puppies! Anyway, Cheryl was calling to let me know that she had called to check on her dog Java, because it was her first day at the Crate Escape, and the folks there said she was having the greatest time playing with another little dog named Reggie! 

Needless to say we are planning on play dates.

Java (formerly Raya), Richmond, VT

Java is settling in and seems to be fitting in. She enjoys chasing Divot and Alex up and down the back yard hill. Divot lets her know who is boss when she tries to nip at her ears though:-)......she is great following divot on the long walks thru town and two nights, slept thru but not last night!...cats are setting her straight too:-)  Alex is working on her training-very cute and Alex is getting tired as well:-) but loving every minute of it.....will keep you posted.

YEAH!!!! glad to hear that Java's brother Reggie has a home in Richmond too:-)..play dates will be great! and hope Reggie is settling in as well..

- Cheryl

Keelah and Boone (formerly Burton), Brookline, VT, adopted together

Hi Lisa,

The pups are doing awesome...they absolutely adore each other and we adore them!

Hoping all is well with you and LTCR!

Take care,

Terry

Shirley, Springfield, VT

Stella (formerly Cubby), East Calais, VT

Hi Michelle,

Stella is doing GREAT, and is a better dog than I could have even imagined (although she chewed 2 different flip flops today).   She is totally housebroken, entirely mellow much of the time, and knows how to play fetch with the tennis ball...convenient during an ongoing rain storm, since my apartment is big enough to play ball in.

She is doing really well, and at present is sleeping on her doggy bed all the way on the other side of the room from me- a big step for a dog who has needed to be within a foot of her current person.  So excited to give her a new home- I promise to continue caring for her, and will give her more love than a dog could ever even need. Stella says hi!

- Rebecca

               

Kohbe, Bristol, VT

Hi Lisa,

I have been going home to let Kohbe out at lunch. Maybe once a month I have had trouble going home. He is no longer using his crate except as his toy box. He loves to go hide his new toys in there. He is having no accidents. He does not destroy anything if we puppy proof. He really likes my bras! He is around fifty pounds and healthy as a horse. He has gotten every vaccine including the lepto and lyme. He is in a big boy collar now. In walk him with a harness so he isn't pulling and choking himself. He has two playmates that we go see regularly. I get exercise laughing hysterically. His favorite place is still the corn field with all the four wheeler trails in the woods. He has discovered that he can swim and absolutely loves water! The cats are very used to him. They even tolerate him mouthing their ears. He usually starts the night in our bed but then moves to his bed on the floor. In the morning, he crawls back in bed and snuggles right between us with lots of kisses and eyeball washes.

The only difficulty I have is clipping his nails. I played with his feet a lot to prepare him for it. The first time I clipped his nails, I did one here and there. I can't get more that one paw done. We have decided to leave that job to the vet. 

He is the perfect little man!

Linda and Paul

Kane, White River Jct., VT

Hi Lisa,

I meant to send a card at the holidays, but we all know how busy that time of year is.  So here is a New Year's up-date for Kane.  He is awesome!  I just wanted to let you know what a great puppy he is and how well he has adjusted. I am not sure I have ever met a better puppy. He is loving life in the yard, training well, and sleeping through the night.  We are all so happy to have him and laugh continuously as he explores the yard.  

I have attached a couple pictures and you won't believe how he has grown.  I would guess 40-50 pounds and very long legged and tall.  He is larger than Mugzie now and working on training.  We still have to crate him when we are away.  We tried  leaving him out and ...... oh my....... it was not good.  I am sure he is just too young and we'll give it another try when he gets closer to a year.  He gets along great with our other dog and even the neighbors as well.  

 The timing of getting him is was perfect.  We had to have our oldest dog put down just before Christmas (cancer) so it was nice to have Kane here and all adjusted before that happened.  Obviously there was a big hole in our family, but everyone (even the dogs) are adjusting.  

We hope you are well.  Thanks again for our wonderful addition...our family is complete.

Tracy

Jack, Barre, VT (our first adoption)