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Ollie

Amy Gowertz - Saturday, January 28, 2012
Our little Ollie!
We were told he came, with his brother Stanley from California but really no other background was available. His wonderful foster mom told us he didn't really play with other dogs or toys and preferred to sleep alone.   That was November 11th, 2010!
Ollie's been through a couple Canadian winters now but there still is a little California surfer dude inside, he really does not like the cold snow, even with booties and jacket.  In the beginning he used to spend most of his time in his kennel, came out rarely and timidly to sit on the floor at our feet and then disappear again.  He would avoid our attention and the attention of our other little dog, never initiated play with any of us and preferred to spend the whole night in his kennel (door open) or hiding under my daughters bed.  It took us almost a year but Ollie now initiates play with all of us and plays on his own with toys!  He is excellent off leash, loves camping, going for walks, doesn't even mind when I clean around his big beautiful amber colored eyes!  He loves to snuggle up beside us on the couch, preferably on my lap, he sleeps on my daughters bed snuggled right up against her and even though he  gets the "grouchies" sometimes when he is sleeping, he is a very loving boy who just took a while to trust again.  Who knows what his life was like before he was rescued by Little Mutts but we sure are glad that he was.  There are so many positives about this little fella I could go on and on but I shouldn't brag!!!
ps
He is a kissy boy!!!!!!! 
He has had a few hair cuts here and there but regardless of his hair-do he is still our special OLLIE!!!
I'm always checking back on your site and tell everyone looking for that special furry friend to check you out!!
All our best to you!!!
Cassandra, Curtis, Paynter - the humans
Ollie, Lucy, Lola and ZoeBelle - the furry gang 
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Eddie

Amy Gowertz - Saturday, January 28, 2012

Back in September, the decision was made to adopt a small dog into our family.  A friend of mine had adopted a dog from Little Mutts about a year ago so I decided to try there first.  I couldn’t believe that there were so many choices – how could all these adorable dogs have been in need of rescue in the first place?  After a bit of searching I managed to set my sights on Eddie who was 2 years old and had been rescued from California.  From the second I saw him looking out the screen door of his foster home, I knew he was meant to be mine.  He is probably a cross between a Jack Russell and a Chihuahua and is the sweetest, most lovable little dog you can imagine.   In the past 3 months he has stolen more hearts than just mine!  When I take him somewhere to visit I have a hard time leaving with him because everyone always wants to keep him!  All of the small children he has met love to carry him around and play and he goes along with anything they dream up.  There is a small issue with his curiosity (hate?) of cats.  Considering some of them are bigger than he is I’m not sure what the result would be if he ever did catch up to one of them. 

We really didn’t have any big problems with him from the day he came home.  He wasn’t much for playing with his brand new toys at first but now he runs and retrieves each toy with a little pounce, shakes the heck out of them and oddly enough stores them all under the dining room table!  It is hilarious to see him carrying these things around hoping someone will throw them for him.  Starting from the very first night he sleeps on the bed the whole night through and doesn’t seem to move a muscle.  He is very cuddly and his favourite thing is to be carried around.  His little head bobs up and down as he watches everything over my shoulder.  He is not a huge fan of the snow and cold – I usually have to shove his little bum out the door to get him to go out.  He now has not one but two winter coats and some boots for his tiny feet that seem to get very cold very quickly. 

I would have to say that he is absolutely perfect and is loved to pieces by his new forever family.  I’m sure if he could talk he would tell you that he is very happy here and is enjoying being cuddled and spoiled.  Thank you Little Mutts for allowing Eddie to find his way home.

Teri

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Tama

Amy Gowertz - Saturday, January 28, 2012

Here is a picture of Tama and Elmer (our other rescue) at a rugby game this summer. Tama has been a wonderful addition to our family. She fit in immediately. Our other dog Elmer wasn’t too sure of her at first as she is so friendly and playful. However she has taught Elmer to play which he would never do before. They have a wonderful time playing now and we can’t imagine not having her. Elmer was very timid when we got him and with Tama around he has learned to go up to people and get a cuddle. Thank you Little Mutts!

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Ernest ( now called Ernie)

Amy Gowertz - Saturday, January 28, 2012

Hi Dena,

Ernest (Ernie) is absolutely amazing, and we are SO blessed to have him in our lives. He is such a sweet and easy going boy who loves his snuggles and his toys!! We couldn't imagine living without him. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to give him a home. He rescued us though in all honesty!!!

Thank you,

Melissa

 

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Jake

Amy Gowertz - Saturday, January 28, 2012

We adopted Jack in September, and he has made a great addition to our family. At first he was shy and a bit fearful of strangers and new dogs, and stuck to us like glue.  He started to open up after some dog training sessions and some socialization at the show jumping stable where we ride.  He is great around the horses, and has a new best friend, a miniature Dachshund named Scarlet.  He even hangs out with several Bernese Mountain Dogs too.

Jack has transformed in a few months.   He went to his first horse show at Spruce Meadows, and loved it.   He was a natural in his agility class at the Cochrane Humane Society--the chute is his favourite!

Jack loves going jogging, and trips to the off leash area. He learns quickly and loves to play touch and target games.  He is playful and full of energy, and also enjoys cuddling and giving kisses. He likes to sleep under the blankets.  He hardly ever barks, and just sits by the door when he needs to go out.

This little Chihuahua has been the perfect addition to our family. He brightens everyday with his enthusiasm. We celebrated his first birthday on November 30th, and we look forward to many more years to come.

Tonia

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Taf (now called Jake)

Amy Gowertz - Saturday, January 28, 2012

 Jake is doing really well, he fits perfectly with our family.  We have 3 kids and now Jake!  He is a sweet, fun loving little boy, and I am so glad he came to our family.  We recently lost our dog Chester after 14 years, and Jake has filled our hearts again with puppy love!  I give a big thank you to his foster mom Jennifer, who lovingly took him in and helped him become the great little dog he is today!

Thanks again,
Nicole and family

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Twinkle

Amy Gowertz - Saturday, January 28, 2012

Twinkle is doing well, she loves to be outside where she prances and hops and invites the cat to play.  She is a great walker and doesn't mind the snow although she shivers in the cold. Fortunately her exercise needs are small.  She still gets scared of unexpected noises and will hide but she comes out when she feels more comfortable.  She is a wonderful companion and warm snuggler at night on our bed.

Thanks so much,
Angie

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Snookie

Amy Gowertz - Thursday, January 05, 2012
I just wanted to update you on Snookie.  Snookie joined our family in September and welcomed us with open paws.  She is a loving, gentle dog with the heart of a puppy.  She is great with kids (we have a 4 and 7 year old) and she loves to play with them.  She also is a great lap dog in the evening.  She doesn't bite and rarely barks -- can't get more perfect than that!  We have a dog park next door to our home where we take her lots.  She always gets lots of compliments on her unique look and friendly temperament. I am surprised she was a "rescue" dog -- how could anyone give up such a sweet dog!
We don't know why anyone would go "shopping" for the perfect dog when there are dogs like Snookie out there waiting to be adopted. She quite often gets compliments and people ask us what breed she is. I like the fact that we don't really  know decisively; and she will always be one of a kind to us.
I have attached some pictures so that you can see how she has become one of our family.
One picture of her going for a walk with our son shows Snookie when she first arrived, she has filled out since that picture.  There is another picture of her with our youngest son when he was home sick one day, Snookie stayed by his side all day.  After meeting Snookie, friends of ours said it was like we won the dog lottery -- and that's how we feel.  Snookie has definitely found her forever home with us.
The McKay Family
  
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Cort

Amy Gowertz - Thursday, January 05, 2012
It has been a whole year now since we adopted our newest baby, Cort.  He has turned out to be a great dog.  A few growing pains along the way but much, much better.  He is learning more each day. (but still barks)  He now knows our routine and no longer gets out of bed in the morning when I leave for work.  He makes the rounds on each of the beds to ensure he owns it all. I have a friend who adopted a dog about the same time.  We share dog sitting and dog walking so the dogs are very rarely at home alone.  He is truly part of the family and goes everywhere with us.  He would go to school with us in the morning when I drove the kids.  Now the kids have a school bus so Cort and I ride the school bus in the morning to do the loop around the neighbour hood then get let off to continue our morning walk to the field and park.  He is the school bus greeter and the kids love it.
 
Cort's life is very busy.  In the summer we were at the beach everyday.  Cort loves to swim and his long fur can hold a lot of sand to bring home to my floors.  He walks, runs, swims, rides in cars,  fetches sticks and balls and barks.  He also loves to camp and float down the river on a hot afternoon.  We were in Alberta this summer in our motor home.  Stayed on a farm just outside of Calgary.  There he met a grump girl dog, who he became friends with, horses, chickens and a turkey.  Had to pen the chickens as he loved to chase them and finally we penned the turkey as I think Cort finally made "Tom" the Turkey mad and the turkey kept charging him.  Had to save the dog.  We also camped at "Writing on Stone Provincial Park" and "Waterton Lakes".  Cort has also been to many other places.  He loves to travel.
 
We kept the name Cort.  We did try and think of a few others but in the end liked that name.  He became very attached to me and the kids did have a had time bonding with him.  He has now accepted them and that bond is growing more each day.   
 
So as you can see he is a very happy dog. 
 
Thank you for letting us adopt him.
 
By for now,
 
Susan
 
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Yoda

Amy Gowertz - Tuesday, December 20, 2011
  I just wanted to let you know that Yoda is doing fine, he is fitting in with our family quite well.  When we first adopted him he growled and snapped at you if you got to close or tried to give him a cuddle.  He didn't know how to play with toys or with the other two dogs, Jazz and Harley.  He really didn't seem to trust anyone.   Four months later all of that has changed.  He has now become a toy hoarder, he keeps all of the dog stuffies in his bed and sleeps with time.  He wrestles and plays with Jazz and sometimes Harley.  He knows the words "cookie", "breakfast" and "walk".  Sometimes he does what we call "crazy Yoda" where he runs around the bed then flops over for a tummy rub.  Sometime the way he looks at me I can see the trust and happiness in his eyes.  Yoda seems to have a  rough life so far and I am happy that we can give him a good life for the rest of his days.  I have also sent some pictures of Yoda and Harley too,  he is also doing well.  (I hope you can make out Yoda and Harley sleeping in the toy hoard).  If anyone ever wants to come and visit Yoda or Harley just let me know.

 

Thanks for rescuing Yoda and Harley and helping them find their way to me.

 

Leissa

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