Attached are some of my favorite pics of Lizzie (fka Elsya). She is doing great! Lizzie is a spry, young 13 year old Westie that lost her first owner to old age and her latest owner due to increased travel for work. She never let any of that get her down as she loves all people that she meets and will quickly lavish you with kisses. She is very bright and picks up on new routines quickly, but she’s also laid back and doesn’t get phased when her new brother barks or growls at her. She is an absolute sweetheart that has fit right into her new fur-ever home.

Elspeth

Hi! Here we are one month later. (Wow!)

This afternoon, “Jack”/”Gizmo” (now officially “Esker”–or “Kirby” for fun; I wanted a name that aligned with Peninsula (aka Penny), and my family wanted something fun/-ie sound ending) had his first visit with his local vet. They were very impressed with his bravery and cooperation! (Yay! It was good to see a positive first visit.)

Otherwise, he’s generally doing well with training/fitting in at home. Of course, there are ups and downs, but I think he’s feeling quite secure through it all. Lots of walks, some daycare, first new friends at the dog park, first visit from grandma – we keep busy.

Fortunately, Penny and Kirby have some things in common; for example, they both absolutely LOVE the snow. Of course, this means we cover less ground on walks since they both stop to roll in it almost every few feet, but if they’re happy, so am I. Come to think of bit, however, it might be safer that they’re not too close just yet–a Westie and a Cairn combining their powers? Sounds fearsome!

By the way, he’s now very famous with my students as they ask for frequent updates (and have now been treated to occasional fun photos in our Google Classroom daily posts). He even was included with Peninsula in their Thanksgiving cards. So fun!

Thanks again for all you do!

Natalie

Kinley is a happy girl and is doing great! She fits in perfectly! Kinley adores her Westie sister and is even happier that she now plays with her. They chase each other around and have fun together on their walks. Kinley loves to give kisses, destroy toys, and snuggle on blankets. She is so sweet and charms everyone she meets! She is a bundle of energy and joy! Kinley got her first picture with Santa and enjoyed meeting new people and pups. Kinley experienced her first Virginia snow today! She isn’t so sure about wearing a winter coat or even a sweater!

Erin