Update

[Adrianne Matzkin]

Mickey is settling into his new home. We, Samantha, Charli and I, spent 3 days with him at Marissa & Seamus' home in Pittsburgh. He slept with them and Samantha in their bed nights #2 and 3. He is eating out of their hands, literally, which is a major step for him. M&S start a puppy kindergarten class this Sunday so hopefully there will be local puppies for him to play with. He loves to play with Samantha and Charli.

Debbie, our trainer and DK member, spent 3 hours with them Saturday and I took the other 2 with me to my sister's so they spent time rally working without the distraction of us. They did just great!! Not surprised just thrilled.

We came back yesterday. Marissa was at work, Seamus walked Mickey to the car with us. Got the girls in, I kissed Seamus and Mickey, got in the car and drove. I was so sad but happy. I tear when I think of him there and not here but this is the best for everyone. He will get the 1 on 1 he deserves!

Samantha passed her CGC test last night! Next week she takes and I am sure she will pass) the Bright and Beautiful test. Dual degrees - always said she is smart! And so did Mac (Dana & Mac)!!!!

3 was easier than 2 if you can imagine that. Charli had Mickey to play with. Samantha is not very happy with Charil. I hope that as Charli gets older that will change. I have had to interfere with Samantha 'playing' with Charli since we got home. Samantha is showing who is boss which is no problem but she gets really rough. Not agressive but certainly not sweet. I am keeping a close eye on them when they 'play'. I hope that Samantha will accept her like she did Mickey.

They are such 2 different puppies in personality. Keep your fingers crossed for us!

I took tons of pictures and of course the 3rd child gets the pictures taken but not developed showing my age) much less put in an album. I will try and find the time while Charli naps to get them downloaded.

[Jersey, Jasmine, Jypsy and Diane]

Congrats on passing the CGC test. Glad that Mickey is in his forever home. Best wishes on the Bright and Beautiful therapy dog test. Looking forward to seeing you and Samantha and meeting Mark and Charli on Tuesday, at the dog park. Have a great weekend.

[Linda,Yankee & Finn]

Yankee was annoyed with Finn when I brought him home. Sometimes he got rough too. Finn has been here for almost 5 weeks and they have worked it out for the most part. Don't worry too much about Sam & Charli.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

I am sure eventually Samantha and Charli will work it out, but it is hard to think that it will take time when Samantha and Mickey did so well from the beginning. Simon, our lab mix has always accepted new pups, ours or our children's. He puts them in their place and that is it. Gordie, our Springer, loves other dogs, but it has taken him a year to really accept Ned. Ned is pushy and steals Gordie's things and just doesn't know when to quit bugging Gordie. They are fine now and I am sure your girls will work it out. I think Mickey is a very special dog and anyone who has him will be blessed with the perfect dog - like your Samantha also. Most of us get great dogs, but not angels like Samantha and Mickey. How very lucky your daughter is.