SPENCER...TN

(Hank, formerly Spencer) is the red) I am so in love with these dogs, it is out of control :) I grew up with dogs and knew/hoped any issues would eventually work themselves out, but I can honestly say these are the easiest dogs I have ever taken care of. They have adjusted very well. We've been to meet the new vet, and everything has checked out fine. I attached a few pictures. Hank (formerly Spencer) is such a little bruiser :) All play and all dog. Oscar is a little more reserved and happiest when he is curled up on the couch in his blue blanket. They love to be outside, so trips to the park are a must and squirrels are viewed as a personal offense :) Lots of bones and lots of love, and these boys have quickly reserved a big space in my heart! And I know it's wrong on so many levels, but their Halloween costumes are hilarious.

EVA...MA

(Eva is the dark, both dogs adopted through AADR) I just wanted to let you know that everything is still going great with Tommyand Eva! He's actually laying across my stomach while I am typing. Eva just adores him, and she jumps into bed with him every night. We bought them their own beds and for the first two weeks the both slept in their own beds, but now Eva tries to crawl into whichever bed Tommy gets into first! Her walking has greatly improved and she is doing much better. We have been putting both dogs into the basement during the day with a big carpet, tons of toys, and beds, blankets etc. It is like a big dog playroom down there. We have had several days without accidents, and today Eva even went on one of the peepee pads! Big progress! We hope to "graduate" the dogs to the upstairs soon! I just wanted to send you some pics, as I am sure you miss Thomas! Holly

Thomas (aka Tommy)

(Thomas is the Red, both dogs adopted through AADR) I just wanted to let you know that everything is still going great with Tommyand Eva! He's actually laying across my stomach while I am typing. Eva just adores him, and she jumps into bed with him every night. We bought them their own beds and for the first two weeks the both slept in their own beds, but now Eva tries to crawl into whichever bed Tommy gets into first! Her walking has greatly improved and she is doing much better. We have been putting both dogs into the basement during the day with a big carpet, tons of toys, and beds, blankets etc. It is like a big dog playroom down there. We have had several days without accidents, and today Eva even went on one of the peepee pads! Big progress! We hope to "graduate" the dogs to the upstairs soon! I just wanted to send you some pics, as I am sure you miss Thomas! Holly

Julie...NY

Julie has been renamed Sofie Nevaeh (pronounced Na-vay-ah, which is Heaven spelled backwards because she is heavenly). When we seen a picture of Sofie it was love at first sight just like it was with her brother Kenny, who we also adopted from AADR. Sofie looks so much like Kenny, we call them the twins. Sofie is an amazing little girl who has adapted to our family quickly. When she came to us almost a month ago she still exhibited typical puppy mill traits. Even though she still has some issues everyday is a milestone for her. Sofie is learning how to play with other dogs and with people. She is initiating the play herself and the other day started pulling many of her toys out of her toy box to play with them. People she doesn’t know well she will allow to hold her and she will also walk up to strangers to say hello. This is a huge step for our little girl. She goes to doggie daycare 3 times a week with her best friend, her brother Kenny. She loves all of her fur siblings but Kenny and her have formed an amazing bond and can be found snuggling when they are sleepy. When Sofie first came to us she had to be with Kenny at all times but now she is finding independence and does not need him as her security blanket. Sofie has become our spoiled little princess. She has a full wardrobe of clothes, a stroller, a papoose so we can carry her close to us, a big princess bed shaped like a slipper, many toys and a family that loves her immensely. She loves to sleep in between us at night or in the crook of one of our arms. Sofie gives everyone in the family kisses every day, her little tail seems to wag most of the time and the corners of her mouth turn up into a smile. We cannot wait until Christmas because we are sure that her stocking will be overflowing with gifts from Santa because she has been such a good girl. We want to thank AADR for rescuing Sofie and giving her a second chance at life. Also a special thank you to Sofie’s foster mother, she is a true angel, she taught Sofie that it was okay to trust a person and without that I don’t think Sofie would have been able to bond and adjust so quickly with us. Princess Sofie is forever grateful for all that the rescue has done for her and I know she will never forget it, I know we won’t.

KENNY

(Picture of Kenny (on right)with adopted sister (Julie)) It has been a little over a month since Kenny has come home to us. He is such an amazing little guy and has brought so much joy and love to our family. Even though Kenny has special needs (he is deaf and blind) it is very hard to tell, he gets around the house and yard well. Within 24 hours he knew the layout. Kenny is a very busy boy. He goes to doggie daycare which he loves, he has made so many friends and the workers adore him. We think Kenny has become a mascot for our children's weekly lacrosse games, so many people know him and he barks when people are cheering on the game. He loves to go visit all four of his grandparents and loves going for walks on a leash. When Kenny is home he is usually playing with his brothers and sister, playing with his numerous toys, chewing bones, running around his backyard, laying in his window seat or his favorite past time...swimming in the pool with his family. As soon as his goggles and life jacket go on Kenny is like a torpedo in the water. He is so spoiled. He has his own wardrobe, complete with a bathrobe, coats for every season, many shirts, sweat shorts and swim trunks, a stroller for when he gets tired (which isn't often) and he gets a tremendous amount of love. Everyone who meets Kenny adores him, he seems to warm the hearts of everyone he meets. Kenny may have a chance to get to be seen by a veterinarian ophthalmologist from Cornell University. Our vet is trying to get him seen this fall. We want to have his vision checked and see if anything can be done to help Kenny's vision. Kenny has blessed our family, we look at him every day with the brightest smiles. He is a perfect addition to our family. Our family wants to thank the All american Dachshund Rescue for their thorough adoption process for these sweet dogs and for blessing our family with Kenny.