Dear Mary Ellen,It's been about 1 year and four months since I adopted a shepherd mix puppy named Noah from your shelter. We took a trip to our lake house today and his roaming nose took him a few houses down where I could not find him for 20 minutes and had me in a panic! Sure enough as soon as I got in the car to search for him I heard the jingle of his tags as he trotted up the road as if to say ok ok! I heard you, but there was something really good to eat over there. I always know he hasn't gone too far, but the panic i felt at the thought of losing him and the relief I felt as I saw him come running home to me made me realize how much he has brought to my life and how grateful I am to you for allowing me to adopt him. I would have written this sooner, but I was waiting to get some pictures on my computer for you to see of him.
Noah brings a smile to the face of every person (and dog) he meets! He is a true joy. My family was skeptical when I told them i had adopted a puppy, but Noah proved them all wrong. He has literally been an angel, my angel, since the day he arrived. He has made my family a dog family and made me a happier and better person. He was a quiet little guy when he first arrived, who loved to cuddle and take naps! His ears were still floppy then. He quickly became the protector of the house, barking whenever anyone came to the door (or into my room for that matter) but it was always just an alarm... he has never shown anymore than a threat to anyone or anything.. i don't think it is in his nature to harm. Living alone in a small city am grateful for his protective nature! At the same time I have noooo hesitation when someone asks if their small child can play with him. He can take all the ear pulling and head padding you can throw at him and then he will turn around and give them a kiss! He is happiest when he is running... you can tell by his huge smile! He visits lots of farms (one where his big brother, a horse names Tuffy lives) and he could spend all day at each of them! There is never enough to smell for this dog! His favorite things are chasing squirrels, chewing sticks, and rolling the grass. His favorite foods are pizza and hotdogs (which he wishes he could eat all the time) He doesn't like the water, but he does love car rides!!! He was the star in his puppy class. It seemed as if he knew what was being asked of him before he was even taught. Everyone compliments me on what a good job i have done with training him, but the truth is all the credit goes to him! Even people who do not like dogs love noah and welcome him into their homes! As you can see from the pictures his ears finally stood up and there they have stayed. A true shepherd! Everyone loves them.. some people think he is a dingo! He is very smart and knows lots of tricks... but best of all he listens! He has never not done what i have asked of him. He is such a good boy that he gets to go on trail rides with his brother and I! We have moved into an apartment with a yard and he is very well behaved here! He goes everywhere with me and we make daily visits to his grandparents and greatgrandparents houses! where he gets treats, toys and affection! He also goes to daycare when mom is super busy! He LOVES it! He just wants to be friends with every dog he meets.. he practically drags me in the door when we arrive. The girls that work there are always delighted to see noah at the door and sad to see him go at the end of the day! He has lots of friends that we visit too! As you can see in one of the pictures. I am hoping to get him into some agility classes if he likes it and maybe eventually make him into a therapy dog. For now he is my partner! I couldn't imagine life without him.. in fact I often wonder why I even got him....for some day I will be forced to say goodbye to his gentle soul.. but then I look at him asleep in his chair dreaming away and it all makes sense to me.
Thank you again for what you do and for helping bring Noah into my life!
I hope this letter puts a smile on your face and some piece to your mind in knowing where and how he is.
Please know i don't hesitate to tell everyone I meet about your shelter and the wonderful experience I have had.
-rebecca russell
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