Isabella!

I have changed Isabella's name to Maggie and Maggie is doing very well.  I didn't need to potty train her at all, she just did the same thing as all the other dogs were doing.  Maggie has been very busy meeting lots of new friends.  She is still pretty shy and I have to work to get her to come to me, walk on a leash and also easing into crate training but other than that she is a wonderful dog.  If she is playing with her friends she will come bounding up to me and try to hog all of the attention otherwise it can be more of a challenge.  I have attached two pictures of Maggie and I will send more later.

Thank you for the great job you guys do at HSBC.

Terry

Reggie!

Reggie, now Figaro, is doing great!  He has adjusted so well and became part of the family almost immediately.  He is really well behaved and all that jumpiness and over the top excitement at the shelter really was just
a "symptom" of his surroundings.  Once he got home, he was fine.  He has met Lake Superior quite a few times already and loves the beach; too bad I never took my camera with.  He is shedding quite a bit right now, so I do have a pic of him being groomed by my Dad and another of him watching me work in the garden.  It did not take long for him to learn that he was NOT to step into the garden.  What a smart boy!  We are all really happy!

Eleanora 
Port Wing WI  

Prince!

Hello from Prince!

Prince has settled in really well with a few little bumps in the road.  He has now turned into an ultra vocal, ultra snuggly big guy.  He loves curling up with the top of his head in my cheek at night while he keeps a paw draped across my neck.  He has the oddest sounding purr but I love it.  He still loves his heights and has taken up residence on top of the dresser in our bedroom. I bought a large cat tower and put that in front of the window next to the dresser so he lays for hours watching out the window and is more than happy to tell you about everything he sees.  Chewie a.k.a. Johnny sleeps on the bed too and you can often find the two of them snuggled up during the night.  My husband renamed Prince.  His new name is Notorious F.A.T. since he is so large.  ... but he goes by Noto. He loves being rubbed up and having his chin scratched.

With each passing day he is turning into a better and better kitty.  As soon as I come in the house from work he starts bellering for me to come rub him up and he won't be quiet until you do.  He doesn't really wander around the house much...he has is favorite spot on the dresser and that's were he prefers to be.   He has trained us to come to him : )  He loves his fleece blankets too.

He has a fantastic vet here in the cities since he doesn't really care for car rides.  But WOW did he do great at the vet.  Dr. Molly, his Vet, was so impressed with him...and he's even lost a little weight.

I can't thank you enough for everything you did for Noto.  He is a great cat and makes me laugh and smile all the time.  I never dreamed I would have a cat who can carry on conversations.   Noto says to say hi to everyone and thank you.  Chewie says hi too!

Always,

Suzie, Chewie & Noto

Boo!

I thought maybe it was time to tell you about Boo. She has settled into our home very nicely and has made it hers.

 Every morning at 5:10 without fail she wakes me up wanting her breakfast. Every morning! She keeps poking at me and meowing until I finally give in and give her her canned food. She has gained some weight since being here so now she only gets 1/3 of a can each day. I am considering cutting that back.

She is a silly little girl. She likes to follow me from room to room. Once we get to the new place she usually turns right around and goes back to the living room. I guess she just wants to make sure that I arrive safely. 

She is very sweet. She loves to be on a lap, and usually comes when we ask her to come up.

I found out one thing about her that is really funny. She loves to nap on our bed during the day. I didn't realize that she also buries herself under the blankets. The first time I changed the sheets with her here she almost lost her mind. There was nothing on the bed! She kept making these noises. Finally I was ready to remake the bed and I started with the pillows. She was so desperate to get under covers that she went into the pillow! I know now that I have to keep something on the bed for her to hibernate in.

 But, no, in case you were wondering she is not spoiled. 

Thank you for bringing Boo into our lives. Even Ozzy thanks you (I think).

Trudy