Kodiak

We have now had Kody (formerly Kodiak) and Shadow (formerly Jelly) for 5 months and wanted to send our heartfelt thanks to you for bringing them into our lives. Two of the pictures were taken the day we brought them home. The others are of them taken in the last week. As is obvious just from the pictures, Kody is quite the character. Shadow is much more mellow. Together, they have a ball every day and compliment each other. They love going to the dog park at Lake Ida and since we started taking them in the evening after dinner, they expect to go every evening and express their expectation quite vocally. There is no peace until we get ready and take them. “It’s raining” means nothing to them and unless it’s pouring, we go.

They also went to the Jupiter Dog Beach and we will be going back again. They were hesitant about the waves, but showed an interest in getting in and playing around. Kody keeps us amused constantly, but I’m grateful Shadow isn’t as mischevous. As you can see from the one picture of Kody on top of Shadow’s crate, he has no fear. Every time we rearrange furniture to keep him from climbing up on it, he finds another piece to get up on. Kody figured out how to climb up on the crate by climbing over the back of the chair and only does it to send Shadow into a frenzy because he can’t get to him. Kody is also very curious and watches everything we do, especially in the kitchen. Shadow is very laid back, is such a sweetheart and he’s a real tail wagger and licker.

Kody evidently has a delicate digestive system and Dr. Fox at River Bridge has helped us get him on a diet that seems to be working. Shadow was stung in the face and within minutes his whole face swelled up and by the time he got to the Vet he looked like a manatee. Shots and oral medication fixed him right up.

Can’t imagine what we were doing before we adopted them, but we are so grateful and happy that we have them. Though not from the same litter, they couldn’t be closer “brothers” if they had been. I believe Shadow could handle himself if he needed to, but we notice Kody intervenes in the dog park whenever a larger dog comes around him by placing himself between Shadow and the larger dog (tonight it was a Rottweiler). No fighting, just protective. They love playing and running with the other big dogs but they have a special love for the small dogs in the connecting park and lay down when they approach them to be more at their level.

Again, Thank You for bringing us all together and the wonderful work you do for the dogs. We have met a couple of other Second Chance dogs at the dog park and always sing the praises of the organization to anyone that might be interested in adopting a kitten or puppy.

Linda and Bob

Spice

Well to begin with her name has changed to GINGER. Our family is really happy to have her with us and she is very happy with her new forever home and family.

We have changed her food to Natural Choice and she loves it. Ginger is now 98% potty trained the other 2% is our fault when we miss her signals Ha! Ha! She is very good with the kids and with all of the other dogs and cats in our community. Our neighbors are in love with her. She enjoys going after a Frisbee or ball in our yard. It is hard to get her back in from play time in the yard. She still does a little play biting and we’re working on that. Next month we’ll have a trainer from fun dog training starting a series of training sessions to establish some commands and eradicate some of that puppy behavior.

Overall Ginger has turned out to be the perfect addition to our family. She's a very smart, loving and submissive dog.

Thank you for the work you do.

Hershie

Good Morning Kathy,

Hershie, who is now Gabriella Isabella, Gaby for short, is fitting in with her sisters better than we could have imagined. She is a devil puppy that has brought even more joy into our home. She has bonded with her 3 sisters and has to be with them constantly.

We took her on her first camping trip on Labor Day weekend and she was a pro!!!

We are planning on bringing her to the benefit next weekend. Hopefully we will see you then. I have attached some pics of her and her sisters. BTW...we call her ompa lumpa...you will see why in the pics!!!!

Have a great weekend and thanks for checking in on our Gaby!!!!

Yukon

Hello!

Thank you for the e-mail. We love the puppy and his name is now Juneau. He is very smart and cute - of course. Potty training is a challenge but he is making it through the night for the most part. Here are some pictures of him as well.

Thank you!

Keil

Misha

Hi Shelley,

Just wanted to let you know that I received the records today. Thank you very much! Minnie (formerly Misha) is doing just great. She really is such a sweet girl. She has quite a challenge keeping up with Mickey who is really much more active than her but they are working it out. At the end of the day when they both "plop" down, they look like two little angels. We are so blessed to have them both. I'm attaching some photos!

God bless,

Amarillys