Keira

12/28/10
We made it home without incident. Keira travels very well. We stopped three times on the way home and she got to get out and pee and sniff around some. While we had a crate in the car for her, we took herout shortly after we got on the road because she was so interested in the food in the car, it made more sense to take her out and put the food in!

We did have our hands full when her brothers came home. After being at the kennelf roa a night, they came in the house like a herd of Buffalo and scared the crap out of her. We had to put her in the crate because she kept snapping and barking at them. She was not a happy camper. We took them outside after a while, however, and after much sniffing and running around, things settled down. As I am typing this, Keira is on Brenda's lap and the boys are on the bed sleeping.

1/9/11
Just a quick update on Keira -

We call her Annie, and her real name is ANwen, which means "very beautiful" in Welsh. We took her stitches out a few days ago and her incision looks great. She has settled into the routine really well. We do crate her during the day as she is not house-trained, but is getting better. She loves playing with Riley, our Rhodesian mix and while she is curious about the cats, she has never done anything else but sniff them a little. Oscar, our Mastiff, basically ignores her. Sometimes they all three play tuf-of-war and that's a real hoot.

How is her brother doing?

Thanks again for a great dog!

Mark and Brenda Ehle

Freya (Aviva)

Freya loves the snow and everyone thinks she is a pureblooded German Shepherd. I wonder how siblings turned out.

She listens exceptionally well to me, and we're working on the other members of the family. We do puppy classes every week at Superior at Superior Animal Hospital where she interacts with other people and other dogs, which is the one thing I can't seem to find time to make happen, and I start puppy obedience classes after the first of the month.

Pete Henrikson

Cinderella

Cinderella is doing very well. She loves our house, which has lots of nooks and crannies where she can take an undisturbed nap and the log beam from the loft over the living room where she can sit and watch the action below. She accepted her litterbox within hours of being here and used the first day to just explore. She is a very affectoinate, playful and loveable kitty and we are glad she joined our family.

Angelika Shafer

Olaf

Dear Friends at the Burnett County Humane Society,

Just wanted to give you an update on how Olaf is doing. He has been with me about a month now and is adjusting to living in Hinckley very well. Olaf has met several of the neighbors and everyone adores him. He is getting along with the neighborhood dogs as well and seems to make new friends easily. There is a bunny rabbit that lives in my back yard and Olaf is constantly attempting to sniff him out and track him down but the bunny always seems to get the best of him. Olaf has been on several car rides to the post office (he enjoys this) and has had several baths (he doesn't enjoy this).

I am surprised by his appetite. Sometimes I think he would eat all day long but don't worry, I am monitoring his food intake as I realize it is important for his health not to be overweight. Of course he does get a few table scrapes every now and then. He loves cheese - not surprising as I think he is a true Wisconsin dog at heart. We are looking forward to Christmas but neither one of us are enjoying the snow and cold.

Olaf is a very loving, loyal dog and I feel very lucky to have him for a pet. I have enclosed some pictures that I thought you all would appreciate.

Thank you all for everything that you did for Olaf and for everything you continue to do with your work at the shelter.

Wishing all of you a wonder Thanksgiving and Happy Holidays!

Kelly Johnson

Carina

Attached please find a photo of Carina. I'm so glad she chose me to be her human!

Carina was quietly observant underway to her new home and appeared immediately comfortable upon entering it. She greeted my partner with paws outstretched and curled up in his arms while I set up her litter box and then jumped down and claimed "her" spot on the kitchen floor, which she regularly occupies while I am working in the kitchen. She talked a lot on the first evening and the next day, commenting on each new experience and she spent much time grooming me in bed the first and second night.

She's settling into her eating patterns and likes to eat when we do. Whenever she hears us talking together, she runs to join us and is often in one or the other. Though she favors mine, she doesn't neglect her other human.

Carina's visit to the Vet to get the stiches out of her tummy quite impressed Dr. Tom as she trustingly tolerated the necessary examination procedures without struggle. She also shows no fear of the vacuum cleaner.

Carina has brought a beautiful gentleness with her. Thanks for introducing us - the "fit" is purr-fect.

Janice Metelak

P.S. Wishing all of you a wonderful holiday!

Rye

We have been having a wonderful time with Ranger (Rye). He seems to be adjusting well and is enjoying playing with the kids. The potty training is going o.k. A couple of accidents in the house but not too many. He loves to run and put his face in the snow. He is eating very well and is growing quickly. We will send pictures soon. Thank you all so much for letting Ranger become part of our family. We love him very much. Happy Thanksgiving!
Love, The Rices
Sara, David, Haylee, Maddison, Dawson, Kazden, Harley and Ranger

Salvia

It has been a week since we adopted our girl and we just love her...we have renamed her Izzie...she is smart and after one day of being shy, she has warmed up to us and our house. She has only had a couple of accidents in the house...she goes to the door and whines and barks when she has to go out...she is playful and a snuggler...she loves going in her kennel/crate at night and she has won the hearts of everyone in the family...she even spent two nights at the deer shack with my husband and son this weekend and was able to play with another puppy while she was there...She was obviously taken good care of at the shelter and we appreciate all of the hard work the people at the kennel do...I hope her brothers and sisters all find good homes...She has been a great addition to our family...I will send some pictures of her one of these days...Thanks again.

Mary Ann and Izzie too!

Mary Ann Hirsch