CHRISTMAS ADOPTIONS

DAISYMAE 3 Yr. S.F. Purebred Weimaraner loves her family and  is housetrained, obedience trained and totally indoor dog. Her family is moving to a rental that does not take dogs and she has found a new permanent home with Jeff in Arizona He has raised his kids, had large dogs all his life, and is home all day, can take her to the lake and training!.  Denise,

Daisy is settling in well. She was still looking for familiar faces last night, and it took her quite a while to go to sleep, but now is laying in the sun on the deck, just played a little fetch and went for a walk to the lake this AM. I can tell that whatever training she had has long since worn off, that she has been allowed on any and all furniture, does some begging, etc. So we'll start over with classes next week. I started her on healing and sitting this morning.
I'm also sure the scrape on her hip will leave a scar but it appears to be healing well. I got her a new kennel today so I'll ship yours back to you on the Greyhound Bus tomorrow. Do you know if there is just one bus station in SLC or is there one closer to you?
She is doing great and I'm sure we'll be the best of friends, she's
very affectionate and really wants to please. Thanks again for all your assistance.
Jeff

This is the kind of home and reference letter we love for our dogs: Dear Denise,

Nancy  has asked me to write you concerning the adoption of Daisy Mae.  My name is Sandy Sachs and I am a licensed instructor and evaluator for Delta Society, and the leader of Tucson Area Pet partners, (TAPP).   Nancy and I met shortly after both of us became Pet Partners, probably the early part of 1998, when we were both helpers during team testing for the original Pet Partners training group here in Tucson.  Since TAPP began in 2001, Nancy has been a member of the group assisting  me with both classes, and testing.  She has experience doing initial dog assessments, and can give teams tips on training to prepare them for testing, as well as information about dog care. 

She is a delightful, high energy, dog lover!  Two of her three dogs have done obedience work, one of them is now doing aglility, and the third visits as a Pet Partner.  She is very knowledgable about dog health, and has been quick to spot problems with her dogs, and get them the care they require.  Her dogs are members of her family, and Daisy Mae couldn't find a better home, she will have love, companions, work, and care.  For a dog, it doesn't get much better than that!

I have attached a letter she emailed me while waiting for the vet to come to her home to put down her beloved Max.  I think this letter will tell you more about Nancy's heart for dogs, than anything I could possibly write. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,
Sandy Sachs
TAPP

BOBIN:   I'm just barely one year old and still a bit of a puppy.  I'm a BORDER COLLIE/ mix and I was the runt of the litter.  If you know your  breeds, you'll know that those are two of the smartest breeds.  For the most part, I don't let my smarts get me into trouble.  I do use my smarts to ask for what I want.   I like it if you leave hooves out for me to chew on at night if I get restless.  I have a great temperament and am happiest when your hands are petting me.  If your not petting me and I want you to, I'll rub my head against you hand or leg.  You can see from the pictures, I like to have my belly rubbed.  I'm great with children.  However, I have a habit of teasing my other canine companions.  I like to jump over their backs even though I know they don't like it.  I'm a bit of a tease that way.  I love treats but won't play until I've received the affection I want.  I've learned to do the following and love to be rewarded with treats:  "sit", "lay", "shake", "outside" and "go to bed".  I'm still learning not to pull on the leash when we go for walks. Thank you Traci and family for fostering him and wanting to train your Border Collie and Bobin in fun tricks with your little girl. How responsible you guys are, with all new fenced in yard, two crates to crate train, Spayed female already and loving these dogs in your home. Thanks for adopting her permanently into your home and bringing her to our fun kids class in Park City to get her condidence up.  Like many unsocialized Border Collie females, she is too shy around strangers.  But thanks to Traci teaching her fun tricks with the kids and puppies, she is coming out of her shell and feeling more comfortable.

CHUBBY  6 yr. M Wirehaired Dachshund mix little tan lover.  Great retired adult companion. Crate=training. Lee and his little female Dachshund and cats just love Chubby, he sleeps on Lee's bed.

BUTCH :  I'm two years old and I was named Butch because I'm stocky and strong.  I'm a BASSETTE/BOXER  mix but most people think I'm right out of a cartoon because my looks are so out of the ordinary and adorable.  People can't help but fall in love with me when they see me.  I'm smart and mostly past the puppy stage.  I've learned to be patient and careful so that I don't accidentally bite anyone when they give me treats.  Just don't tease me with treats because I get so excited about food, especially doggy treats, that I might forget my manners.  I have a huge appetite so don't over feed me and if there is another dog around, you need to kennel us up at feeding time so that I don't get the idea that all the food was put out for me.  I love to do tricks and have mastered:  "sit", "lay", "shake", "outside" and "go to bed".  I love the outdoors and enjoy coming in at nights.  I'm so smart that as a puppy I was potty trained between Christmas and New Years.  The only problems I've ever had are when my human companions forget to let me out in the morning.  I've never been alone for very long since I've grown up with at least one other dog around.  I love human companions and am always excited to see them.  I may cry or pitch a short fit if you don't want to play when I do but I've never been destructive. Boy he really is "Mellow"  "loving with all dogs, kids and people" and the size and height of a Bassett Hound but tan. Thanks Teresa for adopting him Christmas.

Buddy was adopted at our Home for the Homless by Cammie and her family that adopted Shasta from us 2 years ago!  Thanks you guys!  Buddy and Shasta hit it off immediately.  She will take Buddy to a trainer in Park City too!  And she knows how to crate-train.  We love these loving and responsible families.  Update:  Weston and Buddy have been working hard in Kids Club, and Buddy not only jumps the agility bar, sits, stays, and pays attention so well, but now he is learning how to Skateboard!  Great job Weston!

*TILLIE a 5 yr. S.F. Chihuahua is crate-training, very calm, loves every person and dog.  Loves to cuddle under the covers or on your lap.  Needs a mature home to be lapdog with no children. She is fragile and  does well with therapeutic massages due to her weak knees in the back..  She just came through her mammo tumor operation beautifully, her prior owners did not take care to spay her, and now she has tumors.  Thanks Dr. Daines and team. Thank You Pat, director of the Christian Center, for adopting her.

SNUGGLES Thank you Betsy of The Colby School for inviting your friend to adopt this cute little boy.

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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