Rachel is great...and a definite keeper. Can't even remember what it was like without her. She is becoming more active, playful and less timid. She is the Queen in the house and so loved by us all. The boys take her on walks both in the morning and afternoon. She also likes to visit all the neighborhood kids....they love to pet her soft coat. Her hair is starting the grow out and we all enjoy brushing her. We got rid of the tapeworms with the first medication and she is starting to have a real appetite. We tried dry food only...but she really likes having dry mixed with some of the soft from the pouch. She knows the difference and will not eat the dry by itself....smart dog. She takes her treats and trys to hide them....gets nervous that they will be taken away from her. We are working with her on this beacuse she seems to get anxious and really want her to know that it is her treat and no one elses.

She has found her area to use the bathroom in the backyard and we have not had an accident in the house yet. She has been able to hold going out for up to 8 hours when both the boys and I are gone for the day. She prefers us being home but seems less stressed now when we leave since she knows we will always come back. She has a bed in the living room but ends up most nights in the big leather chair next to my bed. I know she would love to sleep with one of the boys in their beds but they both have loft beds, so she stays in our bedroom so she can be close.

We love her dearly and are so appreciative to you all for taking such great care of her.

Thanks again!
Bridget

Hi,
We've now had Bonnie for about two years and are absolutely thrilled that she is a member of our family. In that time, we've discovered little cute quirks about our dog. She always sleeps with her tongue partially sticking out; she barks at the sound of doorbells on the TV; and she is as resolute as any dog or person I've ever seen. If she has seen us put a dish or some food on a counter, she will stand there and stare at the spot willing the food to come down to her. If we remove everything from that area, she will continue to stare. Even lifting her and showing her that nothing is there does not lessen her resolve.
She also loves the treats called Greenies, but she's crafty. When we give her one, she walks away, puts the whole thing in her mouth, and then comes back to us with only the very tip of the Greenie showing. At that point, she looks up at us with her big, beautiful eyes as if say "You didn't give me one. Where's mine?". She is so cute!
Unfortunately, we did have a bit of a scare back in February of 2004. One Friday evening, something was wrong with poor Bonnie. We took her to the emergency room and within three hours, she was paralyzed in her hindquarters. The vet told us that she probably had a ruptured disk and that she needed immediate help. We rushed her to Texas A&M where she received emergency surgery at three o'clock in the morning. We were so worried we were going to lose her. Bonnie came through surgery like a trooper, and, within a week, she was walking with help. Following about two months of daily exercises, she was almost 100% back. God blessed our little dog and gave her back to us. And everyday, we are grateful for the joy she has brought to our family.
Thanks so much for bringing her into our lives.
David and Linda