The pups have found something they have in common....dislike of the roomba!

It is just shy of one week of Belle’s adoption! She is doing very well! Still lots of adjusting going on but she is taking it in stride! She has had 2-3 times where she got upset and nervous; the first time I sat on the floor and hugged and consoled her for about 20… Continue reading Belle’s first week!

Jim and Jan, Trip home went well. Belle and Emma are adjusting well. One small scrabble with lots of growling and lunging and then Dad barked "stop" and they both backed off! Still a few lip curls and passing growls but nothing of consequence. I have been watching them remotely from work and they are… Continue reading We are home!

We cannot express how happy we are that our sweet Belle has a loving home and a wonderful family. Jan and Jim Aleksa  

Carl and Suzanne, Glad you made it to TN. It is raining here right now but weather map looks like clearing around 10 am. As we get closer to 11, we will decide where to meet if we need to change because of weather. If you need to take more time because of weather, no… Continue reading 6/20/15

Suzanne, We will try to keep the hoopla to a minimum. This should be a happy, happy time for Carl. We surely don't want to cause unnecessary stress for him. Not to worry. Claire

Claire, I don't think he will protest at all! He may start out of habit but he is so excited he may do a happy dance for you!!!! Lol Suzanne

Carl and Suzanne, We will try to keep the hoopla to a minimum. This should be a happy, happy time for Carl. We surely don't want to cause unnecessary stress for him. Not to worry. Claire

Anja and Claire, We are headed north! Carl had his things in the SUV at 6:05 and he got in to wait for me at 7:30! He was disgusted when I reminded him we were leaving at 9:00 am! Yesterday when I called Anja, I was very brief and serious. I was very concerned about… Continue reading 6/19/15

Carl and Suzanne, I thought I'd put together in some sequence the wonderful story of Belle. Enjoy her journey....... Claire ...... TV coverage http://www.local8now.com/home/headlines/Disabled-dog-gets-second-at-life-thanks-to-Monroe-County-Friends-of-Animals-288592391.html http://www.local8now.com/home/headlines/3-D-printing-helps-get-local-dog-back-on-all-fours-294047151.html http://www.local8now.com/home/headlines/Dog-with-prosthetic-paw-ready-to-find-a-forever-home-304722521.html http://www.local8now.com/home/headlines/Dog-with-prosthetic-paw-needs-a-new-home-303750901.html ...... and the last one and Jim and Jan's house - http://www.local8now.com/home/headlines/Dog-with-prosthetic-paw-needs-a-new-home-303750901.html