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UPDATE - JUNE 2012
Valentina is doing wonderful! She made herself at home and loves her family unconditionally. We absolutely adore her and we love spoiling her. We are currently in the process of getting her certified as a therapy dog.
Magpie, aka Morgan
I think Magpie enjoys playing dress up!!
“Fur and Feather Animal Assistance was a terrific partner in helping our family find the perfect little dog. Laurie was wonderful in answering all of our questions and concerns about bringing a dog into our home with special considerations – we live in town (on only a half acre), we have two young cats and a seven year old granddaughter who we are raising full time. When Laurie and I began trading emails, I soon learned that this little Aussie-border collie mix was a very good fit for our situation. She sounded ‘pretty perfect.’ We drove down to Pie Town from Santa Fe and visited with Laurie and Sharon about how they felt the dog would do with us and they agreed that it was an excellent match. I suppose we could have adopted a dog nearer to Santa Fe, but the fact that Laurie knew so much about the dog, and her history, meant that we were much better off going with Fur and Feather Animal Assistance. This little girl is a complete jewel of a dog and so far, she has been very easy – the sweetest dog I have ever known. Thank you so much to all of the folks who made the adoption day a wonderful day, too!”
24 March 2021 - I told Laurie that she must have a hole in her heart not having Tex there but he is sure filling one in mine. He is such a smart boy. He learns fast. He is very protective of my wife and I. He has growled at a couple of people. We have tought him we get to choose who is here. He still stays in between us and whoever comes around and watches them really close. That’s just fine with me.
He has never had an accident in the house he wakes me up if he needs to go outside. He doesn’t care for the vacuum cleaner. I was hoping to be able to clean him with one. That was a u-tube moment. I feel really sure that he will learn it won’t hurt him but it was funny. He has such a gentle disposition. If you give him a treat he is really careful not to bite you.
We have a bed for him in the living room he didn’t understand at first was his. He loves it now. He sleeps beside my side of the bed at night. We need to make room for his bed in there. Yes we are spoiling him. I intend to do that from now on. I’m gonna train him as a service dog for me. That way he can go anywhere I go.
Well I guess I’ve rambled on enough. We really appreciate all the work that is done by Furandfeather for our friends that need their help.
Thanks again
Tom Sparks
27 March 2021 - Tex's first ride in the truck. He wanted to drive. We have to get him a
learner's permit first. Lol
TEDDY ADOPTED SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2021 Note, Kim and her family adopted Jasper three years ago and now they have adopted Teddy. See the picture of the two dogs.
Got a nice call from Kim and they got home well with Teddy. He was perfect on the way home, didn't even eat the kids goodies. He is playing with the other dogs and she said that they love him already. Yeah!!!!!
Here are some pics of Teddy and Jasper that I took last night. There will be more to follow. Teddy is doing great. He is such a good dog! I was very nervous about when we pull into our gates that he would try and escape, well he is perfect. He just stands there and listens to me, doesn't even make an effort to go out of our gates. Him and Jasper have been playing all morning. Our female dog Laney also really likes him. She follows him around and feels the need to lick him to death! He did chase the cat up the tree but with some time and training, I'm sure that won't be a problem. We hadn't heard him bark until this morning, when a strange car pulled up to our gate. He definitely has a deep, low bark and was not happy about the strange car being there which was exactly what we wanted! So all in all, he is fantastic and we love him very much:) Thanks for all your help and all that you do to save these wonderful doggies! :) Kim
Penny and her new family, Sandra
The difference between Buffy and Penny, my F&F dog, comes down to one word: appreciation. Buffy's been raised from birth to have food, shelter, affection, toys - he's always known his needs would be met. Penny is the opposite - she can be overwhelmed at the idea that a bone is hers - not a chewed up, no meat left on it bone, but a smoked bone made just for a dog. And food. Not only enough food, but good food. A bit of ground beef, a piece of ham, or (gasp!) a small bowl of chicken stew. I almost have to put it in her mouth, she is so not expecting/demanding that the treat is hers. She doesn't understand toys and play; she may never understand toys and play. But it's enough for me to see her happy and healthy, and running through the yard with a grin on her face.
I love Buffy to pieces, even though he's a boo-boo head, but Penny makes me proud - I've helped make a difference in her life.
Sandy, with the help of Buffy and Penny (who is sitting next to me, as usual)
Nash & his new family, Marty & Dave Dalbey
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