Adopted March 2010

3/21/10:

Here are some pics from our household with "Stella"....yes Stella it is...she loved the name right from the start and came to it probably because of the "St" sound. She sleeps all night...and although the first day Gretta had no clue what she was all about, by day 2 and 3 you can see what occurred. When outside they play and play...in fact right now Gretta and Maple outside while the baby is inside to allow them to rest without Gretta wearing a black fur collar. She has been a great puppy....playing, chewing (lots of chew toys), eating and sleeping and playing, chewing, eating, and sleeping all over again....she loves her soft little house and sleeps in there at nighttime without a yip. So I was thinking to myself...why would I drive 5 hours to get a "basic" black puppy? Then this word came to mind....Sozo...Definition: to save, keep safe and sound, to rescue from danger or destruction, to heal, restore to health....ah yes...it makes sense.

Your organization is amazing...you/your staff so dedicated and passionate...it is how I try to conduct my life each day...if my children/animals/family don't feel I am passionate about every moment of being with them...I need to alter that picture a bit....thank you for letting me be a part of "your picture".