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Katy

5/28 Just wanted to let you know that everything is going just wonderful. Her incision is feeling fine, with the anti-botic, and the cream. Katy goes back to the vet on Tuesday, to get the stitches out, and then I am going to have him do some blood tests to make sure everything is right with her. She is doing quite well here, she seems to be getting more active more and more every day. I took her for a walk today on the leash, and I was quite impressed with her manners. We take her every where we go in the car and she loves to ride. I do believe that she is beginning to know my work schedule, because around 3 o'clock she starts getting a little nervous. She is sitting right here next to me while I am e-mailing you, she sure seems to be pretty content. Talk to you later.

Angel

10/04/2006 Hello there from the UP of Michigan! I am Angel and I was adopted in May 2004... I am very happy in my new home because I have lots of children to play with and loads of work that needs to constantly be done. If it isn't the goats, it's the cattle, if they are doing what I think they should be, there may be a few chickens who are in need of my attention and there are always the the children. Did I mention them? I have a dear friend who loves to play with me too. He's older, but still has lots of play in him. His name is Jack. My dad occasionally calls me to his lap and my best friend is Molly (one of the children who works hard on the farm). There are a few cats around here that need my attention and I see that all the yard is safe, free and clear! I am so very happy in my home, where I receive lots of love and attention. Mom talks to me about someday getting another from GLBCR when I am too old to see that the animals are in their places. I don't see that happening for quite some time! I LOVE to work! Thank you so much GLBCR and escpecially Mindy for helping me to find my forever home, where I see that I am very much needed. You were great to help me out as you did and now I'm just fine! My family loves me as much as I love them!

Winnie

Wouldn't you rather be in Boulder??

Ivory

11/30/04 We had a wonderful Thanksgiving (when we finally arrived, but that is another story). Ivory is right below my feet as I type. If you are ever looking for Ivory, just look for me. She is my baby. And I do mean baby.

Anyhow, we went to Northern Alabama to visit family for Thanksgiving. Of course, this presented us with a dilemma....who would be available to care for Ivory, since she is not used to being alone for more than a couple of hours? So, I convinced my husband that I simply could not travel without Ivory. If Ivory couldn't go, then I wasn't going. Period. My vet advised giving her half of a Dramamine to help combat car sickness. Needless to say, Ivory was loaded into the SUV and away we went. A little peanut butter and a small suitcase later and she was ready to travel. She has her own "Going to Grandma's" pilot case, just like the boys do. Only hers is pink naturally. I have to take her food, treats, toys, bowls and fashion accessories. She has about 30 bandanas for all occasions. And we discovered that for her, tug toys and plushies with squeakers are tops.

Needless to say, my family loved her. My aunt wanted to take her home. My cousin, who we stayed with in Alabama, has a 4 year old male Great Dane named Zeus and a 14 week old female Great Dane named Tundra. Ivory did really well and within an hour, there wasn't room on the couches for anyone. The three of them were all laying up relaxing. We had a wonderful time and now my husband has resigned to the fact that she will be coming on all our trips from here on out. And he doesn't mind at all!

Ivory has fast become my best friend. She finally has gotten used to the fact that I cannot be dragged down the block. The harness has done wonders. So, she is more of a delight to take on walks now. She is just so willing to please if you give her all the right tools. We get stopped everywhere and asked about her. They want to know what kind of dog she is and can they pet her. I take her with me almost everywhere. We go to my Gram's house, my brother's house and everywhere I can get away with it. We even took her downtown Chicago to Grant Park with us for Taste of Chicago! She had a blast! We didn't see but one other dog, but she loved the attention she got and I must admit, against my better judgment, she did get to have a small piece of Sweet Baby Ray's boneless rib sandwich. I took treats for her as well.

She is not just a pet to us, but part of the family. She is such a great friend and I love her very much. She has made a difference in my life. And thank goodness that there are people out there taking care of these animals and giving them an opportunity at a second chance.