More Success Stories

More Success Stories

Our Cowboy, now known as Nero, is proud to own Jennifer, Cynthia, Marcel (Maltese) and Gus (Chihuahua). Nero will be galloping to Santa Fe soon, as he has a unique home situation whereby he will reside between IL and NM! We recently received a greeting card from Nero which read, "Thanks for giving me a home to protect and soft cushions to lay upon. I am with a family that already loves me."

Testimony as provided by Nero's adopters:

"The process of adoption was well worth it for us. While it was certainly more involved than just going to a pet store and laying down the money, we were able through the application to prepare ourselves more thoroughly for the introduction of a new pet and were given a clear chance to express and examine our goals in choosing a Great Pyrenees. It was a simple enough application, but being proud like the Pyrenees, it was a bit more scrutiny than we bargained for. What would they think of our answers? Were they the right answers? I found the club more than willing to discuss our concerns and questions.

"The amount of work that the rescue club goes through to save these exceptional dogs from mistreatment and bad situations is truly inspirational. By the end of the adoption process, we felt privileged to be trusted with a dog that so many people had worked so hard to save.

"We were hoping to find a dog that would fit into our family and provide a more protective presence than the Chihuahua and Maltese we already owned. With Nero, we received that dog, plus we got some other special qualities we hadn't bargained for. He took to training exceptionally well, sometimes doing better than the trainer's own dog. He has made us proud on more than one occasion. We are grateful for the opportunity to receive such a good quality dog for such a small investment. If you are thinking about a Great Pyr, do it with this club. Having raised a Pyrenees both with and without the club, we strongly suggest that the club rescue dogs are the better way to go."

Tuffy as adopted by Jaeger and family (see Jaeger's Success Story below.) And, now, a word from Tuffy:

Hello Ms Kathleen,

It's Tuffy here — well actually it TUFFY TC (Tuffy Too Cute). Thank you for my new home — boy am I spoiled!!! Lotsa toys & lotsa friends. I went to my first class last night — everyone called me by my last name, Too Cute. I have already accomplished the sit thing. I am learning that potty goes outside — some accidents, but hey, I'm just a cute puppy boy.

I have a best friend, Blacki the cat, I really think he likes the spike, wet thing I do to his hair after we get done playing — He is always jumping over the gate and playing with me. I hit a growing spurt — when I stand up on the gate in the kitchen my paws, and head have passed the top. When I came to my new home my head barely touched the top!

I am let out constantly, actually every hour on the hour. At night the whole gang goes for a walk. I can almost make it ½ around the block before I get pooped out & get carried for 3 houses. Life is grand!! Life is good!! Thanks, Kathleen, for a happy puppyhood — I will always remember how you helped me in my new home & how you help my breed find happy homes! I know you knew that tall lady couldn't just foster this too cute puppy!! I will keep you posted on my growth, grades, new friends in class, accomplishments, and of course my cuteness in letters and pictures to follow.

Love,
T uffy TC

July 2000 Update:

Hello Ms Kathleen,

Tuffy here. It's gonna not be too long of a letter because my paws have grown soooo big that it is hard to hit those tiny keys with letters. I went to the vet ( I gave him kisses even though he gave me a shot), and I weighed in at 29½ lbs. I have to go once a month because I am growing so fast that they want to keep me with the right amount of heartworm pills. I was 16 lbs. when I came to my new house — now in one month I am 29½!! Mr. Vet said I will be well over 100 lbs. full grown. Tall Lady took me to a big, big house in Highland Park. (I think it was her boss — his family has been dying to see this too cute pup.) I want you to know I lived up to my name. They have two Samoeyans (spelling oops — cute but not too smart yet). I played and played with them, then I herded them into their home (crate) and they didn't want to come out again. I ran and ran around, got lots of pets, lots of hugs — and didn't even go potty in the house. I think Tall Lady was worried about the potty issue in that big, big house. I also got a shot at the vet that he said I would yelp because it was a big shot — but I showed them Tuffy don't yelp. I now have an identification number. Tall Lady will send you the number, along with my current shot. Time to go. I think Jaeger wants to play again. I am learning to smarf him full of salvia like he does me!! Boy oh boy am I learning things. Pictures to come soon.

Love,
T uffy TC