http://picasaweb.google.com/starysta...ey=KM2PEyKkM-A

Good news is, the puppies all appear to have found wonderful homes.
Buddy/bear appears quite content with his big *brother*. And the other four
pups are able to get together on occasion for a round of play. Dakota,
formerly Carmel, and Blaize, formerly Wolfie, belong to the families of an
adult brother and sister. And Dancer and Tundra belong to teacher &
principal at the school where the child in Dakota's family attends. All say
they are happy with their pups, pups are all housebroken and most
importantly family members.

We are so happy for them, and a bit melancholy seeing how they have grown.
We miss 'em .

As a side note, we think Dancers name is now Murphy. Caught me a bit
off-guard when I heard that, as Murphy is the name of my departed *heart*
dog.

I included pictures of my Murphy, enjoying a swim, and pictures of both
Gracie and Merlin on this page. I have to get a new photo of Merlin
scanned. This is still the photo I saw of him on craigslist. The one that
beckoned to me to call and give him a try. Something in that goofy
expression of his *spoke* to me.

td

On 2008-03-10 21:37:24 -0400, "tiny dancer"
said:

http://picasaweb.google.com/starysta...ey=KM2PEyKkM-A

We are so happy for them, and a bit melancholy seeing how they have grown.
We miss 'em .

I know the feeling!

That Dakota/Caramel has some serious ears.

Thanks for posting the pics!

"montana wildhack" wrote in message
news:2008031021560275249-montana@wildhackcominvalid...
On 2008-03-10 21:37:24 -0400, "tiny dancer"
said:

http://picasaweb.google.com/starysta...ey=KM2PEyKkM-A

We are so happy for them, and a bit melancholy seeing how they have
grown.
We miss 'em .

I know the feeling!

That Dakota/Caramel has some serious ears.

Thanks for posting the pics!


You're welcome! We were so happy to receive them today. I don't know about
you, but there is no way I'd ever be cut out for breeding. It feels
like giving away a little piece of your heart. But so happy to see them,
especially the photo's with their *kids*. That little boy was the one who
fell immediately in love with carmel. And yes, she has some SERIOUS ears!
I laughed when I saw them.

They all look like they have wonderful homes. I just love Merlins eyes they
are so expressive.

Celeste

"tiny dancer" wrote in message
.. .
http://picasaweb.google.com/starysta...ey=KM2PEyKkM-A

Good news is, the puppies all appear to have found wonderful homes.
Buddy/bear appears quite content with his big *brother*. And the other
four pups are able to get together on occasion for a round of play.
Dakota, formerly Carmel, and Blaize, formerly Wolfie, belong to the
families of an adult brother and sister. And Dancer and Tundra belong to
teacher & principal at the school where the child in Dakota's family
attends. All say they are happy with their pups, pups are all housebroken
and most importantly family members.

We are so happy for them, and a bit melancholy seeing how they have grown.
We miss 'em .

As a side note, we think Dancers name is now Murphy. Caught me a bit
off-guard when I heard that, as Murphy is the name of my departed *heart*
dog.

I included pictures of my Murphy, enjoying a swim, and pictures of both
Gracie and Merlin on this page. I have to get a new photo of Merlin
scanned. This is still the photo I saw of him on craigslist. The one
that beckoned to me to call and give him a try. Something in that goofy
expression of his *spoke* to me.

td

Td said in part...
Good news is, all the puppies appear to have wonderful homes.....
____________________
TD,
That is great news, you and your daughter should be so proud. You are
batting a thousand when it comes to homes for puppies. That is not an
easy thing to do, in a lot of ways. Thanks for the pics.


Be Free.....Judy

On 2008-03-10 22:24:39 -0400, "tiny dancer"
said:

I don't know about
you, but there is no way I'd ever be cut out for breeding. It feels
like giving away a little piece of your heart.

There are lots of reasons why we aren't cut out for breeding dogs, but
I like to think that Beanie's puppies are valued. There isn't a day
that goes by that we don't remark about how lucky we are to have our
dogs so we hope their families feel the same way. From what we know,
they do.

Our friend who helped us find Bella occasionally sees the woman who
gave her to us and we have a standing order for her to tell that woman
just how much we love this dog.

I wish more dogs could find good homes...

"Spot" wrote in message
news:LqoBj.3988$ox3.2221@trndny04...
They all look like they have wonderful homes. I just love Merlins eyes
they are so expressive.

Celeste


Thank you, Celeste. We are so happy when the families send pictures of the
pups, so we can see they are happy and look well-cared for. Plus, they
include personal updates, things the pups have learned, where they like to
sleep, etc. So we can get a feel for how much they are included as family
members.

Merlins eyes are a trip! His facial expressions are hilarious at times.
Merlin has a way of looking at us that tells us exactly what he's thinking.
And most of the time, according to Merlin, we feel as if we don't fare so
well. ;-] When it comes to something like ear cleaning, bath time, or
nail clipping, Merlin is always one step ahead of us. He is extremely
observant and very astute at taking evasive action. I don't know if his
over-all size comes across in photo's. He's got a big head, and stands 27"
to his shoulders. So even though he has a *goofy* look, he does also look
imposing to those who don't know him. Even so, strangers are drawn to him
when we are out walking. They want to know about his eyes.

td

"Judith Althouse" wrote in message
...
Td said in part...
Good news is, all the puppies appear to have wonderful homes.....
____________________
TD,
That is great news, you and your daughter should be so proud. You are
batting a thousand when it comes to homes for puppies. That is not an
easy thing to do, in a lot of ways. Thanks for the pics.



Your welcome, Judy. I think having the pups for so long helped. Robin was
very good at suggesting the *right* pup for individual situations. Bear &
Carmel went to the people who immediately fell in love with them at the
first adopt-a-thon. The others though, were *suggested* according to
various peoples' situations. The rescue that sponsored the pups care is
aware that once the twins get just a bit older, Robin has expressed interest
in helping foster other litters if needed.

td


td


Be Free.....Judy

"montana wildhack" wrote in message
news:2008031108444943658-montana@wildhackcominvalid...
On 2008-03-10 22:24:39 -0400, "tiny dancer"
said:

I don't know about
you, but there is no way I'd ever be cut out for breeding. It
feels
like giving away a little piece of your heart.

There are lots of reasons why we aren't cut out for breeding dogs, but I
like to think that Beanie's puppies are valued. There isn't a day that
goes by that we don't remark about how lucky we are to have our dogs so we
hope their families feel the same way. From what we know, they do.

Our friend who helped us find Bella occasionally sees the woman who gave
her to us and we have a standing order for her to tell that woman just how
much we love this dog.

I wish more dogs could find good homes...


So do I. I was reading an article just yesterday about the Wake county
shelter gassing dogs.


http://wral.com/news/local/story/2553256/


The county is, if not the top, in the top two counties in this state as far
as revenue. The fact that they still use a gas chamber for some
euthanasia, and that they don't spay or neuter ALL pets before adoptions
pisses me off. I didn't realize spay/neuter wasn't required prior to
reading this. The south in general has a long way to go when it comes to
animals.


td