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Hi Karen, I have been meaning to email you for some time. Heidi is doing excellent.  She has been spay, healed and doing great.  My daughter Stephanie took her camping for the first time the long weekend. She gave the other 4 dogs that were there a run for their money, they were trying to hide from her because they didn’t want to play anymore. They were exhausted.  She and Napoleon ‘the pug’ slept for 2 days after from exhaustion. They had so much fun.  We don’t have to leash her she does not wonder at all and her recall is bang on. She is so smart.  We did however buy her an outdoor 10x10 kennel so we can not only keep her safe but we can lock it so no one can take her.  She loves it best when everyone is at home and she gets to snuggle with at least one of us while we watch TV.  She, Napoleon and Maggie (the cat) are the best of friends.  She’s a blessing. We’ll stay in touch.

“Grateful”

Brenda Johnston

p.s. I forgot to mention her love for water?can’t keep her out of it!

Dear NASAP: Olivia is one of the doorstep puppies rescued by my brother and sister-in-law. So glad to hear the Mom Reba has been adopted. I truly feel that she is a very special dog and an outstanding Mom. She kept herself and the puppies alive and well during a most difficult winter in very difficult circumstances. It’s a testimony to her wonderful disposition that all the puppies were so gentle and easily adoptable.

I’m enclosing a recent picture of our girl. We are thrilled with her and enjoy every moment (even the classic bad puppy ones). She will be starting Puppy education classes soon and already feel that she is ahead since she really is so good. Wishing all other adoptees of the doorstep puppies many happy days to come.

Hey,

We thought it was time to give you another update on Jack and Milo. These two are great cats. When they are not playing together, they're sleeping together. Its cute. They are so funny we are always laughing about them. Milo and Jack are growing up to fast! We love them very much. Right now Milo is watching me write this. He says hi Laura! Haha

The Burrows

We adopted Lennon (formerly known as CJ) about a month ago and couldn't have hoped for a better addition to our family.  He is the sweetest puppy and loves everything and everyone.  We're having so much fun exploring and learning with him and look forward to all of the adventures ahead of us.  Thank you for giving us the opportunity to benefit from all the wonderful things you do for these animals.

Dear Laura, Maggie and All at NASAP, 

Beautiful Tango (aka Orangu-Tango!) is a riot and has burrowed as deeply into our hearts as into our yard! She has all the boundless energy and brains of the best of border collies and loves her two acres of freedom. At first she was wary of other dogs having had little socialization and I was anxious about her facing my already well established crew of four, all rescues, one completely blind. Many, many thanks to Laura Clarke for her patience and Maggie’s dog whispering expertise to help integrate Tango into my current clan and to introduce her to our neighbour’s black lab. Training has been fantastic… think it and collies indelibly ink it! When I corrected her for growling at my oldest border (nineteen this year) she buried her head in a snow boot and growled there instead… (can’t see me so you obviously can’t hear me!) She spotted the wolf calendar on my fridge and felt the need to give it “the eye”. She sleeps all night in her crate as good as gold. 

LOVES: Her family, Frisbee, football, shoes (donated a pair for her personal use), marrow bones (preferably pre chewed by the black lab next door), mining in the sandpit and catching mice!

LOATHES: Squirrels, birds, any passing wildlife… AREA 51 is less secure than our yard! Sat for three hours surveiling the deck after a mouse ran underneath! 

Now just need to work on leash training and leaving the property. Shouldn’t take long when she realizes we back on to the River Valley! It is collie heaven here and she is a real angel! 

Thanks so much NASAP and your wonderful volunteers. 

My daughter, Laura is celebrating her 12th birthday this week-end. No gifts. All donations are for NASAP.

We recently adopted Trey ( formerly Emma ) from NASAP. She has been a part of our family for about three weeks now and she has become very comfortable here. We knew the moment we saw her, she was meant for us. Trey is the most wonderful companion anyone could ask for.She is so obedient,so loving, and so gentle with our kids. She has become very fond of our oldest son and very much enjoys her daily walks and her rubber balls ! She will chew them constantly throughout the day,walking around the house with the ball in her mouth, then bringing it to your lap waiting to play fetch, with her beautiful eyes looking up at you. Even though she is an older dog, ( 10 yrs ) we know we will enjoy every moment we have with her. Shortly after adopting Trey, we began discussing adopting another dog from NASAP. Within 2 weeks, we found "CHARGER". He was a bit timid at first when meeting him, but has warmed up to us nicely. His first couple days were hard for him, but he has made himself at home. He loves to get Trey's attention and they are beginning to play tug a war together, and the odd time you can even catch them sleeping close together. He is fantastic with the kids, and loves to cuddle on your feet while taking a nap. He is your typical puppy! He will soon start his puppy kindergarten once all his shots are up to date! The foster home who took in Charger did such a wonderful job caring for him. The foster home named Charger, and so we decided to keep his name juist that. I guess as a way of showing our gratitude towards the foster family. We are so glad to have found Trey and Charger.They are now a part of our family and we will cherish every moment we have with them. Thank- You Nasap for doing what you do for these animals. Amber and Family