Happy Tails

Hi Everyone at Little Mutts!

It’s time for my one year update! The last year has been fantastic! I’ve made plenty of dog friends and enjoy going out with them and running around! I wasn’t too fond of my first Canadian winter but got used to it eventually. I’ve learned many tricks like sit, lay down, shake and I’m in the process of learning roll over now!

I’ve been really spoiled this past year and look forward to being spoiled in the future. I’ve gone on many vacations and really enjoy camping. There are lots of rabbits and deer for me to chase after!

My favorite toys are definitely tennis balls. I really like to play with them and throw them around. I do look really cute with a big tennis ball in my mouth and I will still let you rub my belly for hours!

I couldn’t imagine a better life without my adopted family! Thank you so much little mutts!

Fiona xoxo

Dear Ian,

She is doing really well. We had to be very careful not to let her get away with things because of being so pretty and cute. I talked to her foster mum a few times just to get a bit of advice. We have always had big dogs so she told me to treat Peaches (Roxy) just like a big dog, this helped a lot. We discovered recently that she is stealing our old dogs food so now she is on a strict diet and exercise regime..........She sleeps in our room at night but is in her cage as there have been a few accidents. She is rarely alone in the day, and gets out for two short walks or one long one, she loves being outdoors , even when it is cold.  We cannot imagine our household without her and we all love her to bits, even our old dog is coming around. In the beginning Pepe ignored her completely, now they check for each other on walks and give each other the occasional kiss. Pepe is almost 14 and is quite deaf, sleeps 95% of the day and keeps to herself mostly. Our big boys were unsure when I first mentioned getting a small dog however now they are all smitten and these guys are the worst for spoiling her....letting her sleep on their beds etc!!
Thank you Little Mutts for the great work you do, I tell everyone about your organization when they stop to admire our little one.
The Murphy-Reavie Family

     

My name is Bandit. I was eight weeks old when I flew into Calgary on a very  stormy night in January. I had never seen snow before because I was born in Los  Angeles, and I sure didn't like the cold weather. My foster mom picked me up and  took me home where I met Niko, who was to become my big brother.

I was so cute and adorable that my foster mom decided to adopt me. My  new brother wasn't too sure about who I was but in a few weeks he knew I was going to be a permanent member of the family. He shares all of his toys with me--well, at first I stole all the ones he would be playing with and that's why  I was named Bandit. He even lets me sleep in his bed with him.

We get to go on long walks every day and twice a week my cousin Ruby comes with us.

On the weekends I go to Nose Hill Park and meet lots of other dogs  too.

The best part is that I don't have to wear a leash and can run and run.  I got to go to school, passed all of my exams, and even had a  graduation.

My family loves me very much and says that adopting me was the best thing they ever did. I love them very much as well. Thanks to them and Little Mutts  Rescue for saving my life so that I now have a wonderful home and  family.

Sincerely,

Bandit

We are long overdue for an update, it will be two years in August since we've adopted Chico. We adore him and love to spend every free moment we have with him.

We take him almost everywhere, so he is well socialized. When we go for walks, people in the neighborhood always stop to say hello to Chico (he's very popular), this is when he starts to prance. Chico is very much a fair-weather dog and hated his walks especially this past winter, even though he was well bundled up (who could blame him, being from California). Thank goodness for the fireplace, which Chico will curl up in front of to keep him warm and toasty.

Chico loves his belly rubs and he will show his belly when asked, just to get a rub! He also loves his gourmet t-r-e-a-t-s, and he knows the word if you say "treat", his ears will perk up and he will run to the pantry where he knows they are stored. We've also discovered that Chico loves carrots, so we always have some carrots cut up into bite-sized pieces in the fridge for him. Anytime we open the fridge door he comes running for his carrot treat.

There is so much more we'd love to tell you about Chico's life with us, but it would take all day.
 

We absolutely love Chico's spunky and loving personality! He always keeps us smiling and laughing, thank you Little Mutts for bringing Chico to his fur-ever home.

Alexandra & Bruno

It has been a year...in more ways than one!

One year ago we decided to foster with Little Mutts.  I had no idea what I was getting into as a foster.  We showed up at the airport to collect our first ward and were presented with an under-nourished, under-weight, and sick little terrier-cross who should have been 15 pounds, but was nowhere close to that at the time.  I was dismayed that any animal could be treated in such a way as to reach this condition.  In writing this I am reminded that this is what Little Mutts does...they rescue.  I am sure that this little dog would not be bringing joy to the world today if not for Little Mutts.

Gogul was the name given to the poor little pup and he still goes by that name.  I know this because we still have him.  It turned out that fostering was not part of our talent base, so we adopted Gogul.

It has been a challenge to train him in the ways of civilization, but he is getting there.  He can bark like a little terror (I call him my “terrorier) in some situations and then be like an angel in others.  But one thing is for sure...he has my heart wrapped around his little paw.  I love him dearly and give a great big thank you to Little Mutts for taking the initiative to rescue Gogul when no one else seemed to care.  I can’t imagine my family’s life without him.

Hi Ian,

As I said previously I am sending a few more pics of Pete-y and company now they have been groomed. We had Pete-y weighed the other day and he is up to 4.5 lbs which we thought was great. We are aiming for 5 lbs. as an ideal weight for him.

We have had him four months today and cannot imagine a time without him. He has fit right in and become part of the family so easily. He is friendly with everyone, even other dogs we encounter on our walks. He has started playing more now. The other day he had a small rawhide bone he was throwing, then chasing it and pouncing on it like a kitten.  He is an absolute delight to watch when he plays. He has started to play ball as well but you have to fight to get him to give it up. He and Bella play tug of war with some of the toys as well, although he has not got a chance of winning against her. He is all heart though and does not give up.

I often think about what his life must have been like and am so thankful that we got the opportunity to adopt him. There are certainly no regrets here that he has become one of our family.

We just want to let you know that we are so happy to have adopted Pebbles (we did not change her name).  She is so cute and loves to go for walks. She also loves camping, and was so excited when my husband took her to the trailler to get it ready for the season.
 
She has been with us for a year now and has come a long way with trusting people and other dogs. She is still a little nervous around excitable dogs but she knows mommy and daddy will protect her. Because I am retired we walk 2 to 3 times a day, and when she sees the leash she runs around and does her little barking game.

Thanks you for bringing pebbles into our lives and allowing our home  to be her forever home.

Keep up the good work!

Linda & Rick

Hey Amy,

I thought I would send you a couple pics of Annie in the recent snow we are having. Just to prove she LOVES the snow!!!!

Kevin

Hi Ian,

Pandora, who is now named Piper, is excellent! She is a sweet and very smart little dog. There was a bit of an adjustment period with my cats, but she is fast friends with one and has an “understanding” with the other to stay out of his way. She wasn’t too sure what to think of the snow at first, coming from L.A. it must have been quite a surprise! But now she loves it and doesn’t hesitate to plow right in. She has a good winter jacket and likes to wear her booties so it hasn’t been too bad with this extended winter we’re having.

I can’t believe she’s only been here 6 months, she feels as if she has always been a part of my life. We enjoy walking everyday and she is very spoiled as I can’t seem to stop myself from buying her a toy every time I’m at the pet store!

Thank you so much to Little Mutts for bringing Piper into my life, she is amazing and I love her so much!