Archive for August, 2010
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Enjoying the breeze
How the dogs enjoy these evening pontoon rides

I love that they love doing these things with us!! Such good dogs, ALL of them, they all get along so well.
Babies are doing great!! I cleaned the nose prints off the glass and pointed one of the two puppy cams outdoors, there is some glare but you can see them having fun outside!
Click here to see puppy cam

Hurry get on!!
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Monday, August 30th, 2010

Aiden/Oliver
WHAT A FACE!! It’s Aiden/Oliver here’s what his mom said in her update
Hi Barb,
I wanted to send you a pic of what I wake up to every day. He is blocked in the bedroom at night and every morning he wakes me up to go out. How can you help but not Smile. He weighs 44.6. I just LOVE his face!!!
FOURY FOUR POUNDS!! I can’t wait to see how big he ends up to be!
Elliot went back home yesterday. He was happy to see George, we are going to do regular visits so he remains comfortable here. Pups are doing great! Getting to be little STINKERS!!

Elliot going back home with George
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Sunday, August 29th, 2010

Rocket/Bode
Adorable boy Rocket/Bode a Lexie-Jack baby born April 7, 2010 here’s what his mom said about him in a pupdate!
Hi Barb,
I’m enclosing two pictures of Bode. We went camping on the Maine Coast last week. He is growing fast and had his first short “do” right before vacation. He no longer looks “puppish” , now a young dog.
He is doing well in his puppy classes and has learned to sit, lay down and wait (short waits LOL). We are working on walking. He fetches and brings the ball back and drops it at my feet and sits (all for treats LOL) but he gets rid of a lot of energy. In September we will go into a group class and the next level.
He went on his first big dog hike yesterday and loved it. Wasn’t sure if he was ready and was willing to turn back but he was full speed ahead and still had enough energy last night for his play time.
He attracted so much attention on the beach in Maine. People couldn’t believe he was a standard poodle. No one around here is used to seeing the parti. He is such a good boy and we couldn’t be more happy or proud of him. Anyone who asks about him and where he came from, you are recommended with glowing praise.
Hope you enjoy the pictures. Will send more when he is bigger.
Pat & Bode

On vacation
I’m really enjoying Elliot’s visit!! He went swimming yesterday and had such a good time (they all did)! Such a happy guy, doesn’t matter what we’re doing it’s okay with him! He visited his nieces/nephews (they chased him) he had only seen them briefly when they were really little. The babies got their second hair cuts (face and front feet) SO CUTE!! Can’t believe they are 5 weeks ALREADY!
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Friday, August 27th, 2010

Gaia 1 year old
Such a pretty girl!! I love the ARROW on her chest it says FOOD GOES HERE!! She’s a Citori/Beau baby!! Here’s a pupdate from her mom!
Thanks she is well …Loves water causing lots of baths as we stay on an old boat in summer…had to trim the boots this time and Everett was very disappointed … her hair seems to keep lightening around her nose and it looks pretty that way. She loves the boat but hates when I dive!
Thanks
Sara

Watching mom
Another day that is a little cooler and the puppies seem to like better than the 90 degree’s. I am so pleased with their doggy door skills. I love watching them on puppy cam, shooting in and out the door! They are SO DARN CUTE!!!
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Friday, August 27th, 2010

Zeus/Moses 1 year old
Happy Birthday to Zeus/Moses 1 year old and 85lbs!! We are always so happy to see our babies grown up!! SHOW STOPPER TO BE SURE!! The phantoms are so striking!!

Moses and his mom
All’s well here I can’t believe how fast my babies are growing. They have mastered the dog door and love to play outside. No pee in the house yesterday

SO SMART!!
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Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

16 weeks
What a pampered boy!! How I love to see photo’s like this of my happy babies! Naturally his new family adores him!
These were taken at 14 weeks. Now, at 18 weeks, Oliver is almost twice as big, but still extremely cute. You can see that he takes after me in his curly hair and love of naps. ~ Jane Very cute!! Patti Sue still stares at me when she thinks the babies need a visit (through cleaning) from her

They are getting cuter by the minute and such love bugs!! Smart too, I had the dog door closed today and there were only 2 puddles inside all day! YEAH!

Barbie has a home with the Naugle family.
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Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Derek/Renny
Our fabulous Renny! He lives in LA with Matisse and those two boys stop traffic! His mother Carolyn is so good about sending pupdates and photo’s and we look forward to every one. Renny is litter mate to our Lexie and Izzie (Citori and Beau babies). Here’s what she said about her boys
It was 93 here today, but I went out behind our building and out on the street before it got sooooo hot.
Renny looks soooo much bigger than Matisse. But I guess at 104lbs he is.
They are still as sweet as ever and just love each other. When people see their pics they say, “do they get along?”.
I am sending a photo from the office where they were sleeping while I worked on the computer. A picture is worth a million words.
Love the photos of Harlee and the pups, but especially the one with the new umbrella.
C 
BFF's

Matisse and Renny
Babies are doing great (SO FAT!), I’m
soaking their Blue Buffalo in puppy milk rather than the goo. Then I will begin feeding dry. They mostly go outside to potty and play. I’ll have Elliot Friday and Saturday, I’m so excited!! How I have missed my baby!!
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Monday, August 23rd, 2010

My Wisconsin babies!
BEAUTIFUL!! Molly/Zara and Aiden/Oliver are both Patti Sue and Ruben babies. Cassanova/Roman is a Francis Claire and Beau baby.

Zara
Francis Claire’s babies enjoyed a visit with my friends that moved back to Michigan from Florida. They lost their poodle earlier this year and needed a poodle fix

What lovers these puppies are! They all worked hard to be the one that gets the most lovin, climbing up in our laps and making their way to the front, so cute and SUCH CUDDLES!! They are SO GOOD about going outdoors to potty! VERY impressive at a month old!! Such smart babies!!
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Monday, August 23rd, 2010

Happy birthday Francis Claire!
My pretty girl is FIVE today!! Along with her other siblings from Parris and Ruben Fannie/Mitzie, Rolo/Enzo, Cadbury/Porter, Whopper/Clancy, Reese/Auggie, Snickers/Bruce and York!! Hope fully we’ll get some photo’s and pupdates

Aiden/Oliver pupdate from LaRue (Patti Sue/Ruben baby)
Hi Barb,
Oliver is 4 months old today!!!. I took a few pics of him. His weight was 41.6 today. Zara was here today so I tried to get a few pics. Lately I can’t seem to get nice pics. Oliver is really getting tall!!!! Oliver has Brown hair on the back of his front legs all around that upper pad.(Reddish Brown.)

Molly/Zara (Aiden's big sister) Aiden and nephew Cassanova/Roman
Dad Ruben was 40lbs at 16 weeks so he’s going to be a BIG guy!!
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Sunday, August 22nd, 2010

Athena/Tala 1 year old
Happy 1st birthday to Citori and Beau’s third litter!! Rhea/Paris, Athena/Tala, Gaia, Apollo/Eiffel, Zeus/Moses, Hermes/Phoenix and Ares/Lukas!! This is Athena/Tala and she is so beautiful!! We had a photo of her with Hermes/Phoenix a few days ago. Hope we get some more updates!! So fun to see them grown up!
Harlee was here doing her puppy socializing work. We ran to the store for a few things and I got her the umbrella she had told me she needed last week (payment for her puppy work). We were outside loving up the puppies when it started to POUR!! She raced to get her umbrella to try it out! I don’t think she planned on it raining this hard, so funny! Babies got haircuts and LOOK SO CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

New umbrella
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Friday, August 20th, 2010

Trenton/Elvis and Madison 3 years old
Happy birthday to Trenton/Elvis and Madison three years old today!! I hope we get pupdates from littermates Juneau/Lexxie, Olympia/Misty, Raleigh/Marco, Montgomery/Monty and Lincoln!

3 years old today
Also in the photo is Archie/Sparky who had his birthday a couple of weeks ago (Reba/Reggie). The new babies are using the dog door ALREADY!! It’s propped open but they wake up and go out!! To keep them out I shut the flap and that little smartie Barbie comes BACK IN!! Wow not even 4 weeks old!! It’s so cute to see them play with toys!! JUST ADORABLE!!
Terry sent me of Elliot trying to get George to play, how I miss him
Click here
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Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Trying out my new teeth
Bo Peep trying out her new teeth, so cute! They are much more comfortable outside and are starting to explore the wide open spaces. Such little cuties. Francis Claire really doesn’t want to feed them, she only asks to see them so she can clean out their dish. They are doing VERY well on Blue Buffalo puppy, fat happy babies just like we like it!

Kisses for mom
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Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

Samantha 15 weeks
Another pretty girl! Patti Sue and Ruben’s baby girl Samantha!! Such a pretty face!! Another nice day, not quite as hot as it’s been. Babies are feeling more comfortable outside. I have the doggy door propped open and put them out immediately when they wake up. Patty Sue goes out with them and licks them sparkling clean

Mom goes out too but doesn’t want them to nurse, they are getting tall enough to help themselves and she doesn’t like that

Outside 24 days old
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Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

Charlotte/Ella's big girl hair cut!!
What a pretty girl! Sweet Charlotte/Ella!! Such a cutie!! I love first groomings, they seem to know they look pretty! Even the boys like it!!

Before I got my haircut
All’s well here. I’m enjoying the new babies and adjusting to no Matisse/Tagan and Elliot (who keeps looking for me to return through the door I slipped out when I left him with Terry Wwwwhhhaaaaa).
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Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

Clifford/Opie 3 years old
Want to play? This is so funny, he’s seems very proud of his stick. Opie is a Reba & Reggie baby that just turned three. Such a good boy, his family adores him!

Clifford-Opie
Everybody doing great, babies were outside again yesterday, still not sure they like it. They did like it cooler yesterday. I sure miss Elliot and Matt

very quiet house.
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Monday, August 16th, 2010

Monet/Jezabel and Annie/Rigby Play date BEFORE!

AFTER!!
OMG these girls had so much fun playing! And YES those are the same PUPS!! Here’s a couple cute movies. Happy happy girls!!
The girls chasing!CLICK HERE
The girls in the pool! CLICK HERE
My baby boys are both in their new homes. Matisse/Tagan arrived safely in MA and his family adores him (who wouldn’t) and Pez/Elliot is 7 miles away with Terry, George (Elliot’s nephew) Kirby (Yorkie) Dan (cat) Bessie (cat). Little babies went outside today, they’ll like it better tomorrow

and more the next day!
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Saturday, August 14th, 2010

Athena/Tala and litter mate Hermes/Pheonix
THEY ARE SO BEAUTIFUL!! It’s Citori and Beau’s babies from their last litter. Athena/Tala looks so much like big sister Izzie and Hermes/Phoenix looks like big sister Wildfire/Zinnia. They SHARE bones, one holds it while the other chews. SO CUTE!! Trisha’s twin boys will join us around Thanksgiving so there will be no puppies for awhile. I’m SURE she’ll be pretty busy with human babies

so exciting!! The black beauties are our Bob/Gonzo a Patti Sue/Ruben baby born 5/9/08 HE’S A BIG BOY! and Washington/Fozzie a Checkers/Ruben baby born 9/7/06. Adorable grandkids too!!
I love seeing our babies all grown up!!

Gonzo (blue collar) and Fozzie
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Saturday, August 14th, 2010

Preston and new brother COBI
Our precious Preston looks so happy!! His new family is so happy with him, here’s an update!
Hi Barb – I have Thursday’s off and otherwise haven’t had time, nor has my son, to get started on facebook, plus he’s only gotten a few photos so
I wanted you to know what a beautiful, precious little puppy Preston is!!! what an absolute doll, so smart and so happy! And Cobi – he stopped sleeping all day, is alert & playing more than ever!! Greg even cut his ears short like your poodles and he looks SO cute and young! Preston is starting to feel at home and gaining confidence every day and, in fact he’s like a magician – Presto, objects just appear from nowhere!!! He went to the doctor yesterday and got an A+. Hope all’s well with you and all the members of your family!
Cathy BurnsideI just love PUPDATES!! We had a fun day, very hot so lots of swimming!! Got a cute movie of Matisse/Tagan and Harlee in the lake
Click here to see the movie
New babies got their first food out of a bowl and did really well!

Cooling off!
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Thursday, August 12th, 2010

Rendezvous with Parris
We are having so much fun here in Livonia! Last night we had a fun visit with Annie/Rigby, Cameron and Marjorie. What an adorable baby girl! Such a loved happy girl! She played with Reggie and kissed Parris. Was great to see them again!

Reggie and Rigby
After our visit we had a successful (well as far as we know) breeding and well be heading back home in a couple hours. Way too hot to leave the dogs in the car to shop. And Parris barks like crazy if I leave her in the room (trial did not go well) frankly I’m dying to see my babies!
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Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

Patti Sue's PLEADING look (she wants to see the puppies)
My favorite thing about poodles is their talking eyes. Patti LOVES puppies, ALL puppies and she’s asking me to see them. I put mom Francis Claire out to potty and let Patti Sue meet her nieces and nephews. She was in SLURPING heaven, after every one was sparkling clean and asleep she paused to enjoy her accomplishment!

Mission accomplished
She is just so funny, the sweetest dog on earth!
Shortly Parris and I will be off to Detroit to meet with Reggie and Jamie. Our LAST litter of Parris babies and she’ll be retired. Cream, apricot and black cuties, I’m sad that there will be no more, they have such wonderful kids.
Francis Claire’s babies get cuter by the MINUTE!! Walking, using papers, sucking fingers, climbing in my lap ADORABLE!! I’ll move them to the family room Friday they’ll be ready for GOO TOO! SO SOON!
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Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

Charlotte/Ella 14 weeks
Got a nice pupdate on our adorable Charlotte, she is so loved and enjoyed her vacation with per people!
Hi Barb!
Ella Bamba Fitzgerald Demet is getting so big, so fast! She weighed in at 20.4 at the last check up @ 13 weeks. She did a great job up north with hiking, swimming and meeting lots of new people and dogs. She was a real trooper on our walk in the Porkies. Everyone comments on her beauty (and I agree).
And my, she is teething! She takes the redirection to a toy well, though. She is getting a little better on the leash with resisting the urge to bite it!
She is SO verbal! She doesn’t whine when she eats anymore, but when she really gets chewing on a good toy, we hear her little whines. Whenever I discipline her she gets the last word with a little comment of her own! So sassy!
She got her first hair cut last week and the groomer said she did well but she tried some sly moves first! I will try to download those photos tonight.
these “dog days of August” have her hanging out on the tile floor in the bathroom. She has the same friendly personality no matter how hot it is –very laid back and even tempered.
Julie and i love looking at the Toy Story pups. Hope all is going well and I am glad you finally got the new floor!
take care,
mary

Swimming at 14 weeks!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO REBA & REGGIE’S 2007 babies (Famous redheads)! Archie/Sparky, Elmo (Poppy’s dad) Clifford/Opie, Opie/Clancy, Wendy/Ellie, Lucille/Copper, Fergie/Scarlett.
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Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

Preston's new family
GOT A WONDERFUL update on Preston!
Barb – We couldn’t believe what a perfect angel Preston was on the way home!! He laid on my lap, ate a few cheerio’s (with me) and finally took a little drink of water. The entire trip he was SO calm!! We got home and gave Cobi some kisses, then brought Preston in and after they touched noses and sniffed each other, we know it was all good! Preston has already made himself at home, our son Steve is delighted and Cobi is fascinated!
Our king-size bed is filling up and Preston is at the head on all the pillows!! He IS a precious little prince and will soon be making a lot of the family decisions!! We really enjoyed meeting you and all the poodles!! You are awesome!!
Cathy B.
PS – Steve will send you some photos via his cell phone, starting today (I think).
No photo’s yet, too busy loving on him I’m thinking

Vet today so Matisse/Tagan can fly Sunday.

Greg meeting mom (Patti Sue) and dad (Ruben)
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Sunday, August 8th, 2010

Happy Birthday Nicole!
My silly SWIMMER!! She could dive ALL DAY!! She LOVES the car, loves the pontoon, loves people. Very HAPPY GIRL!! I’m still waiting for her to go into season for her last litter of parti babies with Jack.
Matisse still isn’t very perky today (missing Preston), he’ll join his new family next Sunday and be showered with attention. He’s such a good boy he’ll make his new family so HAPPY!! I have certainly enjoyed his kisses and will savor every minute until we part.
New babies are SO BIG! Buzz was 2.90lbs at 2 weeks!! Andy 2.41, Woody 2.37 and Rex 1.8. Barbie was close behind Buzz at 2.86lbs!! Bo Peep 2.58, Jessie 2.16 and Bonnie 2.12. They are Ruben grand babies after all!! They WILL be big!

NICOLE's FAVORITE THING!!!
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Saturday, August 7th, 2010

Playing with Harlee
This was just so cute. Matisse stayed by Harlee all day. He was so content to lay by her and often resting his head on her leg. He is such a kid dog (as is his dad). Preston on the other hand was banished from the Tinkerbell room after repeated attempts to sneak kisses. The new babies have their eyes open. Harlee gave them lots of lovin and sang to them
Click here to see Harlee and the babies 13 days old

Playing with Harlee
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Friday, August 6th, 2010

Chili son of Reba and Reggie!
Chili is one of Reba and Reggie’s last children. I don’t usually place my babies with people who have never had a dog (I fear it won’t go well and the dog will be rehomed) but Doug convinced me they were ready to make their family complete with a poodle companion. After meeting them I knew Chili was in good hands and they would love him till the day he died. I have never regretted my decision for a minute, here’s an update from Doug
It’s been awhile since we’ve sent a pic. Chili is a great dog and perfect for us — very laid back and just goes with the flow. He’s wonderful around everyone and very friendly. We couldn’t be happier.
DMW I LOVE PUPDATES like this one!!
Life is back to normal (what ever that is with 11-14 poodles) furniture is back where it should be and floors look great. I’m a little worried about legs and hips the way everybody is sliding around, but they’ll get used to it and slow down (I hope).
Precious Preston goes home tomorrow. Matt and Elliot (AND ME) will miss those sweet little eyes. They are keeping his name (YEAH) and are really excited to get him early (plan was the 16th when Matisse leaves). They have an old boy with cancer and didn’t want to upset him with a pup, but he is doing really well and they though he’d like a little buddy. Preston is very laid back, he’ll know his limits and respect the old dog. When the time comes, Preston will have work to do mending the broken hearts.
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Thursday, August 5th, 2010

More water fun!!
I love pictures of Bella having fun!! She’s a Nicole Jack baby and they both love water!! Waiting for Nicole to go into heat for her last litter
Jamie (my friend/co-worker in Ohio that has our Reggie) is meeting me in Detroit (Novi actually) next week. We have them “a room” and hope to make cream, apricot and black babies for the last time. We’ll do some shopping too!! Just an overnight trip but will be fun. Tom will be dog sitting for me
I spotted little eyes today! Shines in the corners where they are coming “unstuck” MY FAVORITE!!

Bella and Mojo (PWD)
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Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

WE LOVE THE LAKE!!
Elliot is really going to miss the lake. He is SO HAPPY bouncing around in the water, he LOVES jumping off the dock, loves swimming and loves his life. He’s a good boy! Not sure when I have to part with him, pretty soon I would think

Beau is happy too, he loves the water!
Babies are so hot! Francis won’t leave any bedding down (the tile is cooler) no eyes open yet, but soon. Friday, I hope so Harlee can see them.
One more day off the floor and we can return to our regular ROUTINE!! Been a LONG 7 days!

Beau enjoying the water
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Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

Aiden/Oliver 103 days old
Aiden/Oliver and his nephew Roman (Francis Claire/Beau baby) Such a happy guy, look at that tail blur

We have another OLIVER, it’s Stanford’s new name too!! Here’s a PUPDATE from his mom, Jane. Stanford picked them and he sounds like he loves his new life!!
Hi Barbara!
We wanted to send you an update on Stanford, who now goes by the name Oliver. HE IS SUCH A WONDERFUL PUPPY!! So affectionate, so sweet, learns everything so quickly, is friendly with everyone he meets. Our five-year-old standard poodle, Joey, has taken on the role of uncle, bringing Oliver toys and gently playing with him for hours. Beau, our very old standard, is happy to have Oliver lick his muzzle and ears. We just sent off several rolls of film for developing and will send you pictures of the three of them soon.
Best regards,
Jane & Russell
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Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

Watchful eye
I can’t believe these babies are 9 days old already!! Eyes almost ready to open. They crawl over and get in my hands, Bonnie was full of snuggles for me today. Such cuties!!
Another successful day of keeping the dogs off the floor. I’ve plugged all the holes, Jazz had to stay put! Good thing she never runs away, I’d be chasing her all over the county! She really only stays where I put her because she feels like it. She does all this escaping without jumping out! She is SO SMART, figures out gates, sliders, door knobs!!! Thursday seems SO FAR AWAY!
Website is fixed, we needed more data transfer time and Netfirms had a server issue. Puppy cam is on

Bonnie crawled over and snuggled in my hand
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Sunday, August 1st, 2010

Elliot and his mom
Stretching our legs! Elliot and his mom Jazz AKA Houdini/Sue-dini, three times she has managed to show up where I didn’t want her. But thankfully has not made it to the new floor. Little stinker! She is SO SMART!!
The new babies are doing great! Getting stronger and eyes are coming unstuck (they open 10-14 days) AND such cuddlers, they snuggle down in your hands. I love their puppy sounds. Four babies are spoken for but nobody picked (that’s why they all show available). FINALLY Parris is in heat, Reggie babies around October 15. Cream, apricot and black. Makes me sad it’s her last litter

Barbie 8 days old
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Sunday, August 1st, 2010

Bella and MOJO (PWD)
I love Bella updates! This girl SO enjoys her life! Here’s an update from proud mom Pamela:
Hi Barb
Bella is such a water girl!!! Here are some photos of her playing with her new friend MoJo (portuguese water dog). They love to play together!!! We are swimming almost everyday!!! The new pups are sooo adorable!!!
Have a great weekend,
pamela and bella

Bella and Mojo
Another successful day of keeping everybody of the new floors. They are sad
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