SPECIAL STORIES THAT WILL TOUCH YOUR HEART

After being dumped in the street in the rain, being hit by a car, freezing three nights in Utah, living in fear, being chased by animal control unsuccessfully one day, police officers the next, and thanks to caring neighbors who were worried about her, asked our rescue for help, was saved from freezing another night, brought to the local shelter who thought she must have been dumped by her owners and advised us to take care of her, we have given her food, water, warmth and safety. We need  the financial help from a good samaritan to get all her and other dogs'  medical needs paid for ($6,000 TO DATE).  She is so loving, sweet, smart, appreciative, and so willing to please. She hasn't stopped following her rescuer and loving her. Why do dogs have to go through this? She is only about 1 yr. Very smart and a perfect agility candidate once she heals,  or just a great companion to go running with, play with the kids, or just go everywhere with you. BRANDY, a Border Collie mix, seen below was found among the 100s of Lab mixes on the internet and now has the most amazing home with the most loving mom who lost her 14 yr. old Beau last year.  Thanks Camille.

Ellie May showed her parents all she had learned with her foster trainer Cameron.  She slept great in her crate in their room, and we gave them a lesson here in Utah before they drove back to Denver where she will start the League Rescue Clicker Training class next week.

Bonjour!!
We had an excellent drive home, and arrived about 7:30
pm last night. EllieMay was wonderful in the car. She
kept herself busy the entire way, and we stopped every
couple of hours for potty! She slept great last night
and has had soooo much fun romping in the backyard
today. We already had three dogs come to visit and
play. She seems to be adjusting great, and we looooove
her! Thank you again so much for everything you do and
have done. We are so appreciative. Thank you also for
your great hospitality. We will send pics and collar
ASAP!! Thank you again. Kim and Rob

Later that year:

"Ellie May has finished her first class and going onto advanced class...she has graduated from the crate and now in the kitchen area.  She loves kids and we love her, thank you Save A Dog & Kids and Cameron for training her so well."

"Denise, Sophie (formerly known as Heather) is doing great! We 
love her so much.  She knows how to shake & lay down now and walks very well on a leash! She lays on Grant's bed for a while (but of course being a puppy sleeps in her crate, because she wants to chew ), and loves the kids (and anyone who comes to our house).  she is growing fast and she is very happy!

Thank you for saving her from the pound!

Sincerely Jill and family

(HEATHER) Sophie in our Kids Club visiting Homeless Children at Christmas.

Denise,  She is doing GREAT!!!  She is so smart.
She learned to potty in the dog yard (our yard has a special area for the dogs to use to take care of their business and the rest of the yard is for them to play) and goes up and down the steps to the yard (we have
a walk out deck and to get to the yard you have to go down about 15 steps) easily.  She is starting to come to her new name and is learning to shake hands already (I think she's really watching the other dogs do it and is eager to do it too).  She has also learned the command "no bites" when she nips at us and she will stop if we say that-did I say she was smart?  She has had no accidents on the carpet today and has asked to go outside when she needs to.  She also has been on Grant's bed
while we read books at night (I'm not sure who loves it more Grant or Sophie).  He can't wait for her to sleep there at night!!!  She just really seems to have adjusted well.  We have been working with her on the leash (walking just a little on our street as it has been pretty
cold here) and she is doing better each day!
She is starting to let us touch her feet more (especially if there is a treat involved) and has rolled over on her back for tummy rubs tonight (I think she is really feeling safe here and is starting to relax fully).  Right now she is playing with a toy at my feet.  She is very loyal already and we are so happy to have her in our family.  When we
were making the decision as to adopt her or not, I prayed that God would give us the answer and we had such peace with getting her and now I know why-I feel we were meant to be her family.  We are lucky to have her.

Lykin family.

Denise De Vynck, Save A Dog & Kids. 

Quoting Dan & Jill Lykins <djlykins@earthlink.net>:

> Denise,
> 
> Today is Sophie's (Heather) 2nd birthday and we wanted to share some
> pictures of her with you. She is doing well and really loves our two
> boys. She gets great joy out of sleeping on the bed with our older son,
> playing with our two year old and myself during the day, and her nightly
> walks with Dan.
> 
> Enjoy the photos.
> 
> Dan, Jill, Grant, and Noah Lykins AND Sophie of course :)
> 
Hey Remember our little Tau Tau:  (from his mom we are so proud of)

"Tau is doing well even though he is going through a terrible two stage.  He's still my love!!  The playgroup/daycare he goes to on occasion will be having "Good Citizen Training" soon.  I will be going with Tau to that.  I want him to be a therapy dog.  I think with some training, he will be good at it.  I will have Bob take some new pictures of him and the kids."

Angela

Bells was dumped in Kathy's neighborhood and has been living on her porch but adjusted to indoor life perfectly.    He is so loving and young and calm.  He just wants to be loved.  He is not scared of dogs, cats or kids.  He is the perfect friendly cat. thanks Gumper family for offering to foster a puppy after your sweet Newfi passed away and taking in Mr. Bells. 

Click pic to link to our Kids Program!   What is Save A Dog & Kids Program about? PAWSITIVE PRAISE FOR PEACE!   Were you aware that donations for Charity and Youth Programs in 2002/2003 are so low that not only food, clothes and necessities are needed, but all After School Programs for Homeless and Under-priviledged kids have been cut.  Federal research on Anti-gang, Anti-drugs, Anti-violence and Anti-juvenile delinquency states that the most successful deterants are After School Programs with positive activities for kids.  Kids commit most of the crimes during the hours after school.  Help us bring positive activities to the underpriviledged kids Youth Programs,YMCA After School Programs,  Youth Detention Centers and other youth facilities all over the US.	A HUMANE EDUCATION TODAY, YIELDS A MORE COMPASSIONATE SOCIETY TOMORROW   In our program kids learn compassion, responsibility and service through helping train and care for homeless puppies.  They learn the benefits of positive praise and the rewarding satisfaction of training a helpless puppy.  They gain confidence, self esteem and many more values that will help them in their lives.  What a perfect match: Kids and Dogs! Donations, volunteers and sponsors are desperately needed.
Santa's Doggie Wish List	EDUCATORS FOR ANIMALS TEAM MEETING EVERY MONDAY EVENING TO DESIGN A CAMPAIGN OF RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP    JOIN A FUN TEAM OF ANIMAL LOVERS COME WITH US TO SCHOOLS TO EDUCATE KIDS AND GET THEM INVOLVED IN PUPPY TRAINING HELP US GET THE NEEDED EDUCATION OUT TO UTAH FAMILIES THAT SO DESPERATELY NEED IT!

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