Hi Heartland…

I would like to send everybody an update on Shadow (formerly Dharma).

You probably wouldn’t recognize her if you saw her so I included a couple of before and after adoption pictures. She was recently groomed and looks like a completely different dog.

I also decided to do a DNA test on her because I was curious about what breed she is. It turns out that she is a full Lab/Husky mix with show dog blood lines on both sides. That was very interesting to find out. I was expecting her to be a mix of many dog breeds. I guess you never know what you’ll find when you adopt.

Shadow is very happy and healthy and is adapting to her new home very well. She loves playing fetch and running around the backyard (Don’t get me wrong – she is also a huge couch potato when she wants to be). She also loves squeaky toys (she carries them around like they are her babies).

So in all I just want to say thank you for helping me find such a great dog!

Kathy D.

Roscowe is feeling comfortable with his home and new doxie sister. He’s learning tricks and getting lots of love!

Here is Lilli (Leeigh) in one of her favorite resting places. She is such a joy!

Thank you for bringing her into my life.
Terrie

Russia’s dad says she already has her favorite spot on the bay window to watch squirrels, loves her bed, and she loves the front seat on car rides. She is doing just fine and is very loved. Russia has also made many human friends already!

Heartland,

Rex is doing great! He is up to 89 lbs and still loves to play ball. Thanks for a wonderful dog.

Regards,

Phil

To all Heartland staff (especially Laurie, Pam and Tom),

We wanted to send a ‘thank you’ your way for all of your help in finding us our new family member. To you all she is known as Day Lily, but to us, she is Zoe. We had a rough few weeks with digestive issues, late nights and a few trips to the vet, but as new dog owners, we are learning the ropes as well.

Zoe comes with us every morning as we drop off the girls at school and whimpers as they get out of the car. She excitedly hops back in the car in the afternoon when it’s time to go get them. She is getting used to her home and new neighborhood dog friends. She is working on not jumping up on new visitors, but she is just sooo excited to meet new people. The energy of the three kids definitely works in tandem with Zoe’s energy and makes for a crazy house sometimes. The kids keep her busy, so she definitely misses them while they are at school and she is stuck with boring old mom. But that’s when we get to take long and quiet, uninterrupted walks. She loves cuddling and has many takers when looking for someone with whom to cuddle. Overall, she is calming down and we like to consider it her really knowing this is her forever home, and it’s OK to get comfortable.

We look forward to sharing more stories in the future!

Thank you again for the work you do and the care and compassion you give.

Tom, Sarah, Sydney, Adelaide and Eleanor