Feedback Archive 2005

From Pam in Kansas:
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Dear Rhandi,
We are having so much fun with Sophie & Rusty, as you should be able to tell from the attached pictures...I think they have 'bonded'. We hope you have a very Merry Christmas I know we are thanks to the joy Sophie has brought us! Hope you enjoy the photos. Pam, Steve, Rusty & Sophie

From Hilary in Wisconsin:

found them-they are sooooo cute!  Seriously, your web site is BY FAR the best out there-regardless of what happens-I hope you keep up the great job-it is so neat to read about all of the puppies who have found loving homes and have owners who treat them like children=that speaks volumes.  My husband and I and a friend are working on opening our own Doggy Day Care b/c my girlfriend and I just love our four legged children---so, thanks again, for everything.  You have been so kind and helpful.  We will continue our discussions on this end=tell Loofah goodnite from her friends in Wisconsin....

From Kim and Frankie in Canada:
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Hi Grandma Hi Randi thanks for checking up on me Mom has been really busy and with Xmas and all mom has a big family here are some pictures of me and my friends the one in the is uncle Chris dog hes great and we get along well together when he comes over and his name is little man and the other one his mom's little girl Peaches she sleeps with me and mom well I will write soon again and Mom and I Wish you a very  Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year  love and miss you to  Frankie and Kim

From Marsha in Canada:
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Hey Rhandi, I just wanted to send you some pic's of Zeus now that he's almost all grown up.  I wish I was able to send you more photo's over the past year but I had problems with my computer and digital camera connection. Please let me know if you have any problems receiving these jpegs, and I'll resend them if necessary. Thanks again for bringing Zeus to us,

Marsha & Rob

From Laura in Pennsylvania:

Hi Rhandi , she (Felicity) got to the airport just fine , we're home now and SHE'S WONDERFUL!!! WE LOVE HER!!! I write you later once she gets settles , Thank you , Laura

Rhandi, I almost forgot in all this excitement , thank you for not giving up and making all those trips to the airport,the frustration paid off.You are GREATLY APPRECIATED IN THE MOWERS' HOUSE and will always be part of our family!You took great care of our baby and you deserve to be pup momma of the year.It's a great thing you are doing and I'm glad there are people like you in this world! Keep living your dream,you are making lots of babies very happy by finding them great homes,you're AWESOME!!! Laura

HI RHANDI, I JUST CHECKED YOUR WEBSITE AND I LOVE YOUR NEW CHI BOYS!!! I WOULD LOVE TO GET FELICITY A BOYFRIEND!!! THEY ARE SOOO CUTE!!! I'M SORRY TO BOTHER YOU BUT I HAD TO TELL THAT THEY ARE TO DIE FOR! FELICITY IS DOING GOOD AND WE ARE GETTING TO GO AWAY FOR NEW YEARS.WE ARE GOING TO PARTY ALL NIGHT!!! MY DIGITAL CAMERA ISN'T WORKING,SO IF IT'S OKAY I'LL SEND YOU SOME PIX IN THE MAIL SO YOU CAN SEE ALL THE COOL THINGS SHE'S BEEN UP TO.TAKE CARE AND HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY.

LOTS-OF-LOVE, FELICITY(AND LAURA)

From Pam in Kansas:

Rhandi,  Well she (Sophie Marie) fits like a glove!  Rusty wasn't too sure of her at first but when she dove right in & started playing with him he decided she was a 'keeper'.  They played hard for quit a while then she curled up on my lap for a long nap.  She is a total sweetheart!  She has already found a place in all of our hearts including Rusty!  Thanks again for everything!  We love her...Sophie Marie

Pam & Steve

From Karen in Canada:
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Lenny is doing absolutely great!!  He is definitely my best friend.  We pretty much go everywhere together. He also gets along with my three boys and socializes quite well with them.  Just two days ago I ordered a wrought iron bed for him off ebay.  It is exactly like a human bed, just mini size, perfect for him.  It is 4 inches high(six if you count the top of the mattress) and 15 inches long. We are going to put it in front of the fireplace for Lenny to sleep on.
When people come near us, he either barks or trys to lick them.  I have had so very many people ask for the site on where to get one like Lenny.  To date, I have only come across one person that I would feel comfortable with you selling to her.  She is a 50 year old woman whose husband has died of cancer and she is now all alone.  She is quite wealthy and could afford the care needed to look after a tiny dog.  But, most importantly she has a lot of love to give.  I might refer her to you.  We will see.
Lenny has full run of the house now and there are no danger spots for him at all.  You wouldn't believe how fast he can run. Just like Speedygonzales. He is like a blur--------so fast.  He has areas with bedding on every floor of the house, some we have put heating pads into and set on low so he has a warm cozy area to go to if he wants.  However, he likes to be whereever I am.  That is fine with me.
Lenny and I have gone through many experiences together.  He does not like the zoo.   He loves going to the icecream parlor.  I buy him a cone each time we go.  He takes about 2o licks and so loves it.
Anyhow Rhandi, Lenny is doing so great.  You can tell he is a happy well adjusted puppy.  He knows where home is and he loves it here.  He is not one of those annoying yappy little dogs, but a very confident, happy dog.    I get so many compliments on his behaviour.  Also, I worry that someone will steal him.  There have been a rash of dog nappers lately - all targeting small breeds.   However, I don't even leave Lenny alone.  When I went for my dentist appointment, Lenny came too.  He just stayed inside my teeshirt and popped his head out and watched while I got a filling.  The dentist didn't mind at all.  It was like Lenny understood that he had to stay inside, didn't try to leave my shirt at all.  Everyone loves Lenny.

See you Rhandi.

Hey, I did send away for Lenny's papers and Gary and I are going to get them professionaly framed and hang them up over his bed - inbetween pictures of himself.

From Kim and (Frankie) in Canada:

Hi Grandma I'm doing great in my new home i have fitted in just well the flight was fine and the people were really great with me they made sure that i had lots of food as they seen in my dish and gave me fresh water I met my mommy's grandchildren Sophia and Robbie they are 7 and 3 and were really nice and careful with me Robbie wont pick me up he say I'm to little and he love me even if I don't get picked up but i play with home on the floor they got me new blankets and toy and treats for me   Sophia made me a welcome to Canada sign i thought that was really nice well  grandma I'm not to sure if you can read the copies or not but mommy will mail them to you if they don't come out to good will take care and i miss you lots love you always and i will write soon

love Frankie and mommy Kim

From Kristy in Florida:
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Hi Rhandi!

Belly was spade yesterday...I'm glad it's over ...now she needs rest and healing time, the poor little thing!  The vet wrapped some extra bandages on her so she wouldn't lick her stitches last night...I am taking her back in today to have them removed... I am sending a few pictures to you and I hope to be getting more soon...WE LOVE HER SO MUCH and we can't believe there was ever a time we didn't have her in our lives...SHE IS SUCH AN ANGEL TO US ALL!!!! WE ARE SO GRATEFUL TO HAVE HER and to YOU, RHANDI, for bringing her into our lives!!!  HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! Love, Kristy, Luke, Kaylan, Lukas, & Belly, too!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxoxoxo

From Heather in Florida:
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The babies (D-Bo and Halo)are getting along great..They play together all day long !!!Thanks Rhandi

Heather

From Abby in South Carolina:
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Hello from Hilton Head Island! I finally figured out how to scan my pics! Guinness has gotten so big, I think he's bigger than his 4 year old brother, he is definately taller now! It's funny to see the differences in them. Guinness loves the water, we don't however let him swim anywhere around here though (alligators)! He's happy just to romp in tide pools. I can't even get Buster in the bath tub! Halloween was fun, but they weren't thrilled about being shoved into the pumpkins! I'll have to send you more pics when Christmas rolls around!
Bye for now!
Abby, Jamie, Buster and Guinness

SHE (Belly) IS SERIOUSLY THE SWEETEST PUP ON EARTH!!!  We absolutely adore her!!  She is such a happy member of our family...she's made us complete!!  We even bought a special basket for my bike for Belly...she gets all safely hooked in and LOVES to go for family bike rides with us (when it's warm...!!)  Her favorite things to hear are:  "Want to go for a ride, Belly?"  "Want to go out?"  and "Let's go get the kids!!"...she starts jumping up and down and wagging her tail like crazy!  The kids get so excited when she greets them after school with a thousand kisses and then she hurries to get the closest toy to play 'fetch' with them.  All of the sweaters in pet stores are way too big for her so my daughter gave her a little teddy bear one that fits just right!  Belly weighs 2.5 lbs now!!!  YIHOOO!!  The vet says she is doing beautifully!!!  Also...She has a little bed set up in 3 places around the house so she feels safe where ever she is....and of course she still sleeps in our room at night! WE LOVE HER!!!  I CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH!!

I hope you are doing well and enjoying all of your sweet little pups!!!

Love, Kristy

From Wendy in Pennsylvania:

Rhandi,

She (Maya) is so awsome!!  So ity-bity and perfect!!!  When  the guy brought her through the door at the airport, she was standing in the far end of the crate, peering out with her ears straight up!!  What a doll baby.  As soon as we got to the car and got the heat on, we gave her some of the Nutri-cal and she scarfed it down like crazy.  My daughter held her close in a blankie all the way home with the light on so we could look at her.  When we got back to the house, we put her down, and she started wagging that little tail, like it was on a spring...bouncing around checking out the kitchen then running back to us.  She guzzled down some water and inaugurated the kitchen floor!! :)  She is just absolutely perfect and we love her to pieces.  Right now she's all tucked in for the night with fresh newspaper (what you had in the crate was hardly dirty) and her blankie, food and water.  We put a heating pad on low, out of reach on the lid of the crate, to make sure that she is warm enough.  She cried a little, but I think she's asleep now...so sweet and loveable!

We have a vet check-up scheduled for Wednesday at 4 PM, just so you know...and I can't wait for the girls at the clinic to see her!  Even the guy at the airport was taken with her!

Well, its after 2 AM, I'll send some pictures on email as soon as I can.

Thanks again!

Wendy

... Rhandi,

Thanks so much!!  It has been a real treat dealing with you!!  You're terrific!!

Wendy

From Ashley in Florida:

Well, we had our first night together and it was a success! Tyson  is a little wild man! He wanted to play and give kisses all night. He is the sweetest thing ever! Ernie and I just adore him. He ate alot last night and I dont think his little tail ever stopped wagging. He seems to be adjusting quite well. Talk to you soon.
Ashley

From Sherry in Florida:

Hello... Bella is doing  great... she will get her shots on Thursday!!! She has not barked or yipped yet. She has more energy then all of us together, bruiser is in love as you can tell he is sleeping in her bed with her,they are so cute together. I will keep you updated, her ears are still droopy, is that normal??? Anyway I am going to let them out for awhile take care and I will e-mail you more soon!!! Oh and if you have any pics of her mom and dad could you send them,if not no big deal I was going to put them in her album. Take care

sherry

From Laurie in Washington:

Rhandi,

She made it and is such a spunky little thing!!!  She ate the Nutri-Cal and a little bit of food right away, no water yet though.  She has sooo much engery!!!  She's even growled at her little toys already.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!  We will e-mail you tomorrow after the vet appointment. 

Laurie 

Rhandi,

Little Carlie is doing very well.  She's so precious and I feel so lucky to have received such a perfect puppy!  I am so impressed with her potty training habits and I have so much fun playing with her and spoiling her.  She is quite the head turner, everyone oo's and ah's over her.  When she gains a few more "ounces" =) I'll send you pictures.

Thank you!
Laurie

From Ann in New Jersey:
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From Kristy in Florida:

Hi Rhandi! I'm just checking in to let you know Belly's absolutely one of the family!  She loves our home, is paper trained and runs around like a happy little kid all day long!  She keeps me company for errands during the day and loved hanging out at Baytown Warf and watched the boats!! She even goes to see some of the children at school and greets all of her new 'kid' friends with a kiss and tail wags everytime! She sleeps all night long and jumps up and down in her pen when she hears Daddy's alarm go off in the morning...then she gets to cover him with happy puppy squeaks and kisses until he's awake... Just thank you, Rhandi...we truly love her!! Kristy & The Michas Crew!

From Jamie in Kansas:
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Hi Rhandi, This is Jamie Brown, it has been quite a long time since we have spoken!  I dont know if you remember, but i got a chihuahua puppy from you in late may, and named him Gizmo.  When i first got him, i wasnt sure if things were going to work out for us because of my roomates MUCH BIGGER pitbull.  The first few weeks were a little scary for him and we spent alot of time in my room, but over the weeks, Gizmo and Mocha (the pit) have become best buddies and they play together all the time now.  I am so glad because it would have broken my heart to have had to give him up.  I absolutely adore Gizmo, he has brought so much joy and laughter to my life!  He has been such a good dog, we ALMOST have him all the way potty trained, just a few accidents here and there.  He is perfectly happy and healthy, and currently weighing in at about 6 pounds, i love him SO Much... just wanted to write and let you know how things were, thank you again!  Attached is a picture of me, my little sister, and Gizmo in our back yard Hammock.  Hope to hear from you soon.

From Ann in New Jersey:
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Beans is great!  He is soo loved.  He is still "in charge" of Sampson.  It is still the funniest thing to see them together.  I took them both to the park the other day.  I bought a harness for Beans.  It's hilarious to see them walking side by side!  So small and so big!  Beans is 2 1/2 pounds now...real big!  Ha ha!  I guess it is when you think about how small he was... I will have to take more recent pics and send them on.  I bought Samspson a Halloween costume of a bee.  I want to get Beans one but there are none that small.  I don't really ever take Sampson to go trick or treating...it's more for the photos!  The bee costume didn't fit him!  He's too fat!!!  I meant to ask you, is that Beans at the top of the "Still in Diapers" page?  It kind looks like him!  I hope all is well with you and your family and I hope your move went well and that you are happy in your new place.  Talk to you soon...
Ann

PS-Here's a pic of the not-so-happy Bumble Beef and also a pic of my daughter Morgan, on her 1st day of school with the Beanzies!

From Kathy in Kansas:

Rhandi, It was a pleasure for us to meet you and your mother.  I will send you the photos when I take them off the camera.  China aka Vessey really hated to see you go and was very upset when the car started but is doing great now.  She is very spoiled.  She gets along great with the Sphinxes and with the Cornish Rex also.  They chase each other back and forth across the basement floor.  Haven't introduced her to Tashi yet.  She is the older Chihuahua. Going to wait a day or two for that.  I've got to get her trained to wear a halter or collar.  She worries me when she is in the yard. She can move so quickly.  She is a wonderful young addition to our older family.  Kathy

From Heather in Florida:

Rhandi, Mike,the kids and I would like to thank you from from the bottom of our hearts for Garth (D-Bo)..He is the most precious baby in the world. He is  everything we had expected. Since getting him here to our house he has been so active and full of play.What a joy !! Now I have tucked my baby boy to bed ~~ Again thank you and we will keep in touch !! Heather ,Mike,& kids

I will tell you for sure that we want another one. a female fawn/white and he wants a teacup this time if possible....As soon as you get pictures I'm ready to buy another . Our first night was great!! He is the best little puppy ever. We did change his name to D-Bo. Now I need aliitle girl !! I will send you pictures of D-bo as soon as I can get them developed. I have schuduled him a Vet. appoinment for this Wed. as per the contract. I will mail you a copy of his first visit. Again rhandi thank you..what a difference he has made in our lives in just one day !!

Heather 

From Shannon in Washington State:

Oh my gosh!! Sissy (Chloe) is the most beautiful puppy ever! People were stopping me all through the airport to look at her funny ears and sweet face!!! I cannot tell you how much we love her! She's full of energy and was playful and happy when she got off of the plane. I was so worried, but she was just fine. She loves everybody and has a great personality already. No problems eating either!

Thanks Rhandi, so very much. I love her!!!!!!!!
Shannon

Hi Rhandi! I think we've finally decided on "Chloe" because she such a femmy little thing. I can't remember the last time I was so happy. Everyone adores her and she adores everyone too! Our 110 lb. dog is afraid of her!!!

She's doing well with potty training and she's eating like a little piggy! She only woke up once during the night and she's so darn cute I didn't even mind! She is perfect and content as can be!

Have you sold China and Porcelain? I have some friends that might be interested in one of them. I noticed on the website it said "pending".

Anyway, we love her like crazy and we're very, very happy! I'll send a picture next week.

Thanks again!
Shannon

From Debe in Pennsylvania:

YEAH;   WE GOT BRODIE AND HE IS FINE !!!! HE IS ADORABLE !!!! HIS COLOR IS JUST BEAUTIFUL, I LOVE THE DARK RED !!!!! I GAVE HIM THE NUTRI-CAL LIKE YOU SAID , AND LIKE YOU SAID HE LOVED IT !!!! I AM PUTTING HIM DOWN FOR A NAP NOW !!!!! HE DRANK SOME WATER AND I'M GOING TO GIVE HIM A LITTLE WET FOOD WITH SOME DRY FOOD. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR BRODIE !!!!! I LOVE HIM !!!! I'LL KEEP IN TOUCH;

DEBE AND BRODIE !!!!

From Abby in South Carolina:
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Hi Rhandi!
Just emailing you to tell you that Guinness is still doing great! He is sitting next to me right now working very hard on his teething bone. he is now at 5lbs and goes in for his last round of puppy shots next Friday, everyone at the vets office just gushes over him and he loves it! Do you have a po box, or address that I could send pics to? You won't believe how big he looks, more upward than outward, very tall. Well, it's potty time for the boys, so I should be going.
Thanks
Abby

From Maria in California:

Dear Rhandi:

Thank you so much for little Havannah.  I am so happy with her and she is just like you told me in your e-mails. I would like to thank you for your honesty in every e-mail we wrote to each other and I am going to highly recommend you to my friends and neighbors. I really love Havannah, and she is real smart, mellow and sweet with us.  Please don't forget to send me pictures of a good male for her.  Once again, Thank you for everything.  You are a great breeder and most important loyal and honest.  It was so good to do business with you.  God Bless you and I will keep in touch.

From Diana in Ohio:

I am forwarding some pics of Joey,  He is my baby doll... I just downloaded these. I took them when I first got him, I am going to send you some new ones but here is the one's I told you I would send.

Good Morning how are you? Joey and I are great, he is wonderful and slowly but surely he is getting potty - trained on his puppy pads.  As you know I took him to the vet Friday and the vet said he is a very healthy little puppy.  I already knew that just because he is definitely active.  What is it you need  me to send you a copy of for your records?  Just let me know and I will get it sent off to ya.  Hope all is well,  I am still working on those pics:}

Diana

From Abby in South Carolina:

The baby (Guinness) has landed!!!! He is just the cutest little thing ever! Right out of his crate he immediately jumped up to Jamie and wanted him to hold him, he's so sweet! Right now we are getting both babies comfortable with each other. We have also decided to name him Guinness! So now we have Buster and Guinness, I will definately send pictures! Maybe some fun ones of his first trip to the beach! Well, thanks again for the latest addition to our family! Abby, Jamie, Buster, and Guinness

From Christy in Kansas:

Rhandi, Just wanted to let you know that Roger visited the veterinarian today and got a good bill of health (as I'm sure you expected)! He has been doing GREAT!!  He likes to cuddle with Olivia and play with Dean and my favorite part of the day is letting him wake them up with his kisses!  He is laid back but also very playful with lots of personality, so it's a great combination!  I still can't believe that I have been able to sleep the past two nights - I expected him to keep me awake crying the whole night.  Thanks!! -Christy

From Monique in Florida:

Hi Rhandi: You're so thoughtful (sweet) to keep me informed on little Rainy.  I really appreciate the care that you've shown. Yes, I cannot wait to pick my little boy up.  My family and friends are all very excited for me.  It's all good! I'll give you a call once I pick him up so you know he's okay.  Talk to you in a few hours! --

Monique

From Karen in Canada:

Hi there:  Just to let you know that Lenny is doing great!!!.....He is very much loved in our home.....I havelost about 8 pounds since Lenny arrived........Just following him and making sure he is safe.......Gee, I didnt realize how lazy i had gotten until Lenny arrived!........Still, he does not like to go on walks...he is simply not interested at alll!!!!!.....I plan it so that when I walk, it is his sleep time and that works fine,,,,,,,,,Yet,,,,,during the bball games,,,,,even if it is his sleep times, he does not sleep at all........he refuses to....he loves those games..........

Today is Monday and Lenny goes to the vet again this Thursday...........When my husband and I went to the Spur (a convenience store) I took Lenny next door to the bait and tackle shop.........I weighed him on their fish scale and he weighed 2.27 pounds...Seem like  a lot of weight gain, but ill see what the vets scale shows..........Yesterday was a somewhat windy day....Lenny's gazeebo blew over, I jumped out of the pool, lifted the tarp up.......no Lenny!....He was in my shoe.............It was so funny........I was so afraid that maybe he blew away or got knocked by the pole,,,,,,,,,There he was, inside my shoe, chewing my lace!!!...Not a care in the world.....Here I was in a panic, and he was so calm....just under the tarp chewing my lace...........We took down the gazeboo and just feel it was lucky that nothing happened to Lenny. Anyhow, this was just a quick note to let you know Lenny is happy..

Karen

From Shelley in Washington:

I am soooo enjoying my new family members.  They (Lexi and Beamer) are doing just great and are such a joy!  They make me smile!
I did take them to my vet on Thursday -- and she was very impressed with the great health and personalities.  I know the paperwork required a vet visit within 72 hours - so that has been accomplished.  I did not get much paperwork, do you still want something from the vet - or is this email enough?  They got one shot and will go in next month for another.  Beamer is such a baby!  Lexi is tough!  The following month will probably be their spaying...

My parents are totally enjoying them too -- yesterday I got home from work and the dogs were gone -- Mom/Dad had come and stolen them for the afternoon -- I may need to come back again and get some more one of these days!

Thank you so much for helping me connect with these little guys!

Best wishes.
:-}
Shelley

From Kaitlynn in Ohio:

Rhandi, Vivian is doing just great.  We love her.  She is keeping us up at night two or three but we let her out and she goes on the puppy pad and then we put her back in her cage.  Hopefully this will stop after a while.  She's very playful and she loves all of our attention.  We will send you some pictures as soon as we get our digital camera working .  Thanks again and we are open to any suggestions on getting her to sleep all night.  Kaitlynn.

From Ann in New Jersey:
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It's good to here from you!  My husband was just asking if I ever hear from you but I told him that you were busy moving and that I would send you an email soon.  How's the new house?  Hopefully you are getting settled in.
Ok, don't laugh...we'd named him.  We went from calling him little man to 'Beans.'  Yes, I said Beans.  He is like a little Mexican jumping bean and we just started calling him Beans because we thought it was funny.  The name stuck and his name is now Beans.  He knows it though.  I have a routine with him.  Whenever he comes out of his crate (after the night or after we get home from wherever), he comes to me and jumps at my feet.  I pick him up and call him Beanzies and say "kissy face" and kiss him like crazy.  He loves it!!!  I know...I'm a dork!  He follows my husband around like a sidekick! He also follows Sampson around like a sidekick too!  Last night I was sitting on the couch and looked down at Sampson and Beans on the floor and just wished I had my camera!  I missed the perfect picture!  Sampson was laying down (sort of on his side against the couch) and Beans was laying across Sampson's front leg.  It was so cute.  My husband went upstairs to get me the camera but you know, by then, they were not in that spot anymore.

I still tried to get some pics of them together but have not downloaded them yet.  I hope at least one came out good.  I promise to email them to you when I download them.  Oh yeah, he is good with the kids too.  Of course they love to baby him and always want to hold him.  They will sit on the floor and he always just wants to sit in their laps (when he's not playing of course).  I swear, between Sampson and Beans, they have more toys than the kids!  Oh yeah, funny thing...I bought Beans little bowls for water and food.  Yeah, Sampson always goes to Beans' bowl to eat his food and Beans always goes to Sampson's big bowl to eat his food....go figure!  Also, we bought Beans little Nylabones to chew and Sampson kept chewing it.  So, we went and bought Sampson a big Nylabone...do I have to tell you where I am going with this?....Yes, Beans chews the big one and Sampson still chews the small one!  They are sooo funny!  Thank you so much for our addition...he is more than loved!
Ann

From Katy and JD in Kansas:

Hello Rhandi!!

Sorry I haven't sent you any pics of our pup it's been a while now. We named our little guy Chopper and I just love him to death. He is definitely a mommas boy. I'm having trouble attaching the photos to an email to send but if you would like me to send some via mail I would be happy to do so. He is such a cutie and I even have him potty trained to where he will go and just sit right in front of the front door and wait for me to let him out. I had such a hard time potty training my previous Chihuahua (but) he's such a smart little guy. If you're interested in the pics just let me know where to send them, and thanks so much for our little guy Chopper. I LOVE him.

Thanks! Katy and JD

June 2005

From Margaret in New York:
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Hi Rhandi!

Just wanted to drop you a note and let you know how completely AWESOME my little boys are.  We just got back from an early Father's Day celebration in the suburbs of New Jersey, where they ran around Jon's parents' deck and yard and got little bits of grilled chicken from their "grandma" (Jon's mom).  Otherwise, they are just hangin' in Manhattan, enjoying life.  They are my absolute lights (and are SO attached to me - they follow me everywhere and are currently sleeping on my lap.)  Other things of note...We have obedience class with a wonderful trainer, who works only using methods of positive reinforcement (that is, food - usually sliced lunchmeat like turkey, which they love) and they are doing great.  Both of them already know the hand signal to sit, and they are pretty good with lying down, even.  I am almost done with work, before I begin my summer break before starting law school, and we will be going to puppy socialization classes as well, since I will have tons of time with them.  And I guess that's about it.  You'd be amazed how big they are getting.  Captain's already a strapping young lad of 2.85 pounds, and Chance is 2.5, though he is of a much slimmer, leaner build.  I am attaching some pics for you to see how cute they are.  The one of them on my chest, in the brown shirt, was just taken at Jon's parents' last weekend.  And how do you like Captain's little shirt?  Snazzy, huh?  It says "Monster" on the back and has a skull and crossbones.  SO cute.  We are getting Chance a shirt tomorrow - I just hadn't found one online I liked yet!  In addition to the pictures, the guys both have sites on dogster - including diaries (you can read about their adventures, including how they help me cook and whatnot).  We would love you to check them out.  I even posted a couple of pictures you took (with credit given to you on their sites, of course) - I hope that's OK!  Captain is at http://www.dogster.com/?149474 and Chance is at http://www.dogster.com/?149477 . I hope you and Wyatt and your family (including Lady Dane, of course) are doing well.  Have you moved to your new house yet?  Drop me an email if you'd like sometime.  And as always, I can't thank you enough for bringing these guys into my life.  They are the best!

Take care,

Margaret

From Michele & Tim in Kansas:

Hey Rhandi!

He (Pacco) was a perfect angel. We put him in his crate by our bed, he only cried once, about 4:00 in the morning. We stayed up till 11:00, just looking at him, trying to come up with a name. I have been watching my 2 year old granddaughter (Isabel) for two weeks now,while her daycare provider delivered her baby. When she got here this morning I was looking through baby name books and Isabel climbed up in the chair and said "Pawco" I said "What?" She said "Pawco", so that is what we have decided to call him. I looked up Pacco. It is Italian for package, parcel, or piece of luggage. So he is our "Precious Pacco" meaning precious package named by our two year old granddaughter. I can't wait to tell her the story of how "Pacco" got his name when she grows up. All is going well, I have even caught on to his signal, when he is in his crate, that he needs to go outside for potty time. He paces back and forth wining, in to his bed, out of his bed. He is so smart! We love him. Thank-you so much.

Michele & Tim

From Jill in California:

Rhandi,

He (Spunky Skunk) is here and perfectly safe. He is in his bed and sleeping after playing and getting to know us and his new home. I am so in love with him. He is the cuttest thing i have ever seen. I will read the new puppy link and hold off on the collar for a while. He is sleeping on his toy skunk as we write, so cute. I will send pics and keep you up to date as he gets aquainted! Thanks for everything!
Big Smile,
-Jill

From Danielle in Florida:

Just wanted to give you a little update on Chloe. She is doing so well! She is so full of energy and loves playing with her new brother, Tagg. Tagg didn't really know what to think the first couple days Chloe was here, but now he plays with her all the time. It is really very cute and quite heart warming. She is also so very friendly. Chloe has loved on all of her new family members and some strangers that just have to come up and say hi because she is just so cute.She's also doing real well with her house training. We had a hard time at first, but now she goes on her puppy pads in the house and always goes when we are outside. Chloe has a new pink collar that has an adorable bow on it that she loves to chew on! I'll send pics as soon as I get some good ones, she's so active and fast! We haven't been able to get any good ones as of yet.Thanks again for the opportunity to have such a new joy in our lives. My boyfriend and I just love her to pieces!!

~Danielle

From Jennifer in Massachusetts:

Hi Rhandi,

Thought you might like to see Chase's puppy page on dogster. Click here!

Hope all is well, Chase is SUCH a total sweet-heart.

Jennifer

From Kimber in North Carolina:

... She (Gigi) arrived about 15 min. after I got to the Delta Center. She is so beautiful!!!! I took her strait over to Marc's office and he just had a fit over her. I think she will be Marc's new girlfriend not Major's :) Thank you so very much....We do love her. Sincerely,
Kimber

... Oh, my gosh!!! Major does not even know Marc and I exist anymore. He just loves her. His tail wags so much and so fast ... sometimes I think it will fly off :) She loves him too. She jumps all over him and bites at his ears an mouth. Then she runs through his legs and bits him on the back of his legs. They are so funny together....She definitely holds her own even though he has about 50 pounds on her. She runs the show.... Marc and I sit and watch them play like we were watching a comedy on tv... they are so cute together. Then, we have to seperate them so they can take a nap ... but their crates have to be facing each other or they will not go to sleep.

Sincerely,
Kimber

From Ann in New Jersey:

I took off from work yesterday to stay home with the little man! So far, that's all I've called him. I think that no matter what I call him, as long as I am talking in that little high-pitch puppy voice (like you talk to a baby) he loves it. He gets all excited and loves to give kisses. I give him sooo many kisses. He is the sweetest thing ever!!!! We have taken some pictures but my husband hasn't downloaded them to the computer yet. I will send them as soon as he does. I think the little man is getting really spoiled already. If I am anywhere near him, even if he's tired, he wants to crawl in my lap or be held. Of course he plays a lot too and follows me around. We love him so much! He is sooo sweet! Thanks!

From Margaret in New York:

Hi Rhandi,

Just wanted to let you know that we got home about 90 minutes ago. The boys did great - they're wonderful little travelers! After a hearty play session and some food and water and such they have zonked out cold and are happily asleep in their crate. It was great meeting you today. We love the babies and will send you pictures. I am sure we will have lots! Thanks for everything.

Margaret

Hi Rhandi,

Just wanted to let you know that the boys and I went to the vet today and they are in tip-top shape. In fact, the vet said, Their parents should breed more often," because they don't even have soft spots on their little heads or anything. Some prime puppies, these two are!

They've done great so far. Captain is a little momma's boy, and I am really glad we brought him home with Chance - I think he would be so lonely without his brother around. He follows me around and always wants to be on my lap. Chance is a little hopper - he likes to explore, and rather than walking he sort of springs around a lot of the time. Even though he's smaller, he is definitely a little more independent than his brother, and he is also a little better with using the papers for bathrooming, although I must compliment your efforts - they are both really pretty good.

We also bought their first collars today - and we are practicing wearing them in small increments of time. When I get a good shot of them wearing their new collars, I will send it to you - Chance's is white with blue metal stars and Captain's is light blue with little yellow dog bones on it. SO cute.

OK, I am off to do some shopping for dinner and let they boys have the rest of their nap, but I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to let you know that you and the guys' parents should be very proud - they are excellent little specimens!

Take care, and I will send pictures soon.

Margaret

From Jamie in Kansas:

(Gizmo) is doing awesome! Adjusting well, eating well, sleeping well, I love him!!!

From Tina in Illinois:

We made it home just fine also. She (Nena) is doing soooooo good. You would think she has known us since she was born. My little male wants to play with her so badly, but he is not quite sure how yet. She plays as much as she can. She has such an AWESOME personality. I could not have asked for a better little girl. Thank you so much for my little bundle of love. She sure adjusted quickly.

Tina

From Randi in Kansas:

Hi Rhandi! I just wanted you to know that Daycie is doing great. She is eating really good and sleeps all the time. I always check on her in the middle of the night to make sure that she is okay. She is so good and very playful. She barely whines at all. We love her a lot. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

~* Randi *~

From Marsha in Canada:

Rhandi, Thank you so much for Zeus.  He is absolutely wonderful.  He is adjusting very well to his new home and family.  He and Peanut are getting along great.  The two of them chase each other around the house for hours, it's very entertaining.  I hope you had a safe trip back to Wichita, and I hope to hear from you soon. Marsha

From The Smith Family in Canada:

Rhandi - Can't even begin to tell you how happy we are with Cody and Wyatt - they are so absolutely adorable and fit in with us just perfectly! They have such unique personalities and are such good boys, it's hard to believe we haven't always had them. Thanks for doing such a great job with them!