Deb - OK.  So someday I'm going to have to repay you for Lola.  J

Lola epitomizes all action verbs:  running, jumping, chewing, barking, licking, digging, - you get the picture.  My vocabulary has been reduced to 3 words:  Quit it Lola!

Really, she's great!  And even funnier is watching Max, Boomer and Finn stare at her like she's got two heads when she comes flying towards them and then jumps over them at the speed of light! 

The only one in the house who can truly keep up with her is Crow - the Newfie cat.  He’s committed to all the play time she's up for.

Love ya
Tammy

    From hellion to sloth in 0.02 seconds!!!                     What a pretty pose.
  

8-14-09

Dear Deb,

Hi.  I hope everyone is doing well.  We are in full puppy mode.  Patches figured out she is a Newf the other day and now every time she goes to drink her water she puts both paws, face, and even tail.  She is growing in leaps and bounds and loves to drive her brother (Teddy) crazy.

I attached a few recent pics.  The one with her on the table is real.  She is somewhat of an acrobat and when we are not looking enjoys climbing on top of the table.  (Don't worry - the puppy dog food in the picture is the stuff I told you about and was about to be returned).
  
Patches made out excellent this week at the vet, weighing in at 26 lbs.

Talk to you soon,

Lorraine

Dear Aunt Deb,

Just wanted to let you know how happy I am here with my new family.  I get along really well with my brother and sister, and even some of the cats, although one of them runs and hides from me every time I try to play with him.  Mom says I should leave him alone because he has pointy things (she called them ‘claws’) and I could get hurt.

I get lots of tummy rubs, and play fun games.  My favorite game is called "Wake up Daddy".  Every morning after breakfast, Mom says "O. K. lets go wake up Daddy."  Then we all run down the hall, jump on the bed (mom has to help me get up) and give Daddy lots of kisses.  He laughs, and then wipes all the kisses off his face.

Then we usually go outside and play ball.  Mom throws the ball, Angel chases it, and I chase Angel.  Fezzik just watches.  I don't think he runs too fast, but he likes to play other games with me, and he's good for snuggling with.

I'm sending some pictures of me and my new family. I miss you guys, and hope to visit some day, but I like it here a lot.  Thanks for finding me people who love me so much.
 
                                                                                                          Love,
                                                                                                          Romeo

                                      
Me & Fezzik on the bed                                                          All of us relaxing after a game of ball

Me & Angel sittin' in the shade

Her name is Delilah and she couldn’t be more perfect for our family. She is sweet, gentle, loyal, and absolutely beautiful. She loves to be around people, loves neck and belly rubs, her kisses are sweet, and she never turns down a treat. She doesn't like thunderstorms or boat rides.
You see, when my husband and I decided to get another Newfoundland we weren't sure that another puppy would fit into our lifestyle. We are married with no kids so we like to travel.
In July of 2010 our first Newfoundland, Merlin, died of heart failure at the young age of 20 months. We were heartbroken. Despite his condition, his activity level proved to be a little much for our 11 year- old lab, but of course we fell in love with the breed. In the spring of 2011 we were ready to expand the family once again, but this time we thought a more mature Newf would be appropriate. We put in an application to adopt, and we were approved. When the time came, we were told about 10 year- old girl named Delilah. Hmmm, well, that was not exactly what I had envisioned. Surely she is old, decrepit, and I couldn't imagine adopting her, getting attached, all knowing she is near the end of her life expectancy. Surely this was not the dog for us. I decided to sleep on it and try to keep an open mind about it (I really thought I was going to say no). The next day when I went to email Connie to let her know my decision I just knew what I had to do. On paper she wasn't my ideal but I knew I couldn't let this girl live out the remainder of her years in a boarding facility or going from foster home to foster home. I said yes to Delilah and set up a pickup date quickly, so I wouldn't change my mind (I was still a little unsure about her age). Well, I can honestly say we can't imagine our lives without her. From the moment I gave her, her first kiss, put her leash on and loaded her up in my car, it was like she knew I was going to take care of her. Her maturity has been a blessing. She is intuitive, obedient, and doesn't care for mischief at her age. She just needs love and gives love. She is perfect in every way....and I am not just saying that....she really is. I would never have thought we would adopt an older dog. We have always had puppies; a dog we could raise and train to be just like we wanted. Now I realize a senior dog is exactly what we wanted all along; companionship and love. And that is exactly what Delilah delivers.
Nicole G.

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