Mickey, Skippy, and Pals Update

My apologies for the delay in information spreading, but I've been busy in the land of humans, doing my duty to acquire the almighty buck.   While I've been busy, the dogs I love have been having their own adventures.

On February 28^th, my dear Mickey got in a car with Christy and took his final ride as a homeless canine.  Mickey is happily in his forever home with his new best friends, a couple in Simi Valley.  Good luck, Mickey.  I hope they take you for long runs, let you unravel rope toys all over the living room, and if they have a piano, allow you to tickle the ivory every now and again.

Skippy arrived safe and sound in the arms of our neighbor to the north.  He is in a foster home and is currently in search of his lifelong partners in crime.  If you live in the Vancouver area, or know someone who does and has room in their home and heart for this wacky expatriate, please check out his ad:

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/15898220?recno=4

As for the rest of the tiny clan who joined Skip on his journey in the friendly skies, Valrona (the little min-pin Katya carried around and I forgot his name) and Mr. Darcy (renamed Tom...not sure why he lost his literary namesake altogether and didn't simply revert to his first name Fitzwilliam, or Fitz for short), have been enjoying their time in their new country at Alexis' home.

Alexis was ill when they arrived and remained so for about a week.  She sent a short email letting us involved in the transport know that Skippy got to his foster home and that the little ones had made themselves at home:

Alexis writes:

The dogs have been so great while I've been sick. It's like they know.

This picture is of Valrona and Tom who overtook my favorite pillow. Note: there are many other dog beds, blankets, etc to lay on around the apartment but this is what they chose. :-)

Although I am of course bias and am shamelessly promoting Skippy as the best terrier ever (even if he is the awkward kid that spits when he barks), I need to mention that Romeo (the all black tiniest puppy in the crate that Saturday) is up for adoption as well at:

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/15898511?recno=2

And Valrona (Nomenclature by Katya*), can be found at:

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/15898749?recno=1

Not sure where Mr. Darcy, is (aside from curled up next to Valrona), but I'm sure his ad will be up shortly.

Good luck to all you pups, and take note Vancouver: you've got some pretty cool canines on your soil. They've left their home country for a better life; show them what you got!

*I think Katya's name-giving ability deserves a trademark.  Mr. Darcy, Valrona...what's next?  And what names have I missed all this time she's been doing rescue work and I didn't know her?  Shelter dogs deserve to be more than just a number while incarcerated, but when Katya gets to name them they get more than just a word, they get a personality-inspired title plucked from literary, historical, or commercial gardens. Thank you, Katya, for all that you do to save homeless canines.  You pull them from shelters, you take them into your home, you drive them to the airport, you pet them, you love them, and you give them the greatest of respect and dignity by allowing them something they may never have ever had: a name.