Hi, Our dog Rory. (formerly known as Aurora) asked us to key in her e-mail thoughts to you...she still has trouble using a keyboard. (She's able to unlatch a locked window and jump through it to make a glorious romp around the neighborhood but she can't use a keyboard yet. She's scary smart, I wouldn't be surprised if she learns.) Also, thanks for making adopting her such a nice experience. She's a wonderful dog. Tom and Faith Billings ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Everyone! It was nice to stop by the Humane Society and see old friends when we were up in Siren last week. I still don't have my human units trained to the standard I expect from them but they seem willing to learn (they keep saying that annoying 'NO" word a lot and don't seem to understand that I prefer my walks always be more than a mile). How 6 weeks has flown by since I was adopted! I had some issues with separation anxiety until I settled into my new routine (and home) and I must admit my new human pack members recognized that and gave me some help to deal with that. Things are much better now. My new vet said separation issues aren't uncommon with adopted pets and owners who work through it with their pets generally have pretty good outcomes. My owners seem to be big blues fans because my shelter name--Aurora--was shortened to Rory. Something about a late Irish bluesman named Rory Gallagher, I don't know. I mean, I'm a dog. I've started obedience training at the local Humane Society here in Minneapolis and of course I graduated to Level 2 in record time. Although my puppy cutes have carried me this far I find that I'm liking the training classes: I get awesome treats, get to hang with other dogs and I find that I'm a lot more confident. I mean, who knew? I suspect my new human pack mates have other things in store for me. I've heard them discussing agility training, field training and water retrieving. As a chesapeake/springer mix I am SO down with anything having to do with water or being in the woods! I've gained 6 pounds but I've managed to keep my girlish figure. Although I have chew toys and soft toys I still like to indulge in a bit of mischief, chewing-wise. As a mater of fact I see a dish towel with my name on it! Gotta go! Rory (the dog formerly known as Aurora)
