Danny Boy

Hunter (formerly known as Danny Boy) is a wonderful dog, very well behaved. We love him so much and he and Sophie love each other... they play and run constantly. We couldn't have asked for a better dog or a better addition to our family. --Terri and Fred

Eli

Eli is doing really well, exploring the back yard, saying hello to the neighbors and “supervising” us at work. His favorite toy is a pull/Kong combo that we can play tug of war with. He also has a soft, open web ball that he likes to play fetch with. When he brings it back, we trade him for a small piece of kibble, saying the command “give.” He only gets a fresh toss when he brings it back - not when he drops it half way. He is so smart, this took about three tries before he knew to bring it back, although he still wants to run around our legs a little bit before hesitantly giving it to us. I got a book on agility training and one on “101 Dog Tricks.” It is obvious that he will quickly get bored with just a few challenges, so we are trying to keep up with his desire to move and explore. We are working on “stay,” which is SOOO hard because he wants to be right with us. But by combining Stay with placing one of his toys behind a chair or around the corner, we are working our way up to “Find it” and then Give. It’s a pretty good game and he is a quick learner. I can only go a few steps away right now, but he’s getting the hang of it and I expect I will be able to leave the room in a few weeks to hide his toy. At night time he snuggles with us until it is time for lights out, then he has a big bed of his own at the foot of ours. (Araminta calls it “snothering” because he snuggles to the point of smothering. So much love…). We get a wake up face lick when he needs to go out. Walks are a favorite sport (no surprise) and “heal” is coming along well. We continue to practice “off” when he jumps on people or furniture. Thanks again for the amazing head start you all gave Eli in learning to sit and come, and to be part of a family. --Whitney and Araminta

Milton

We take Milton with us to Western Maryland Hospital Center in Hagerstown each week. Everyone there loves Milton and has to pet him and talk with him. They have a sign in book for pets who come visit and we sign him in and out just like we do! At 9 years old and deaf, Milton still finds a purpose in life. -- The Rock Family

Dude

Romeo (formerly known as Dude) does the cutest happy dance when it’s breakfast and dinner time. He’ll take a piece of kibble and toss it in the air a couple of times before he eats! He loves his new playmates, especially Gabby Ella. When she was gone for the day to be spayed he was beside himself and his consolation came with him getting on my lap and sleeping; I was ecstatic that he would use me as his safe spot. Mickey, Chico, Gabby Ella and Romeo all play together. Mickey and Chico are older but he has got them playing right along! Romeo is a blessing and we thank you guys for keeping him safe while he was waiting on us to take him to his “forever home”! -- Kathy Martin

Freyja

I must say after getting to know her she is awesome and we would of driven to the moon for her. But Maryland was a far enough start!