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Welcome to the MinPin saluki.org web page - a place to catch up on happenings at our minpin email list. If anyone has any pics or stories or poems or jokes, etc.... to add to this page - please email me (Mag) at minpins@mgbeng.com. Note that the pics & stories for this site are not limited to our rescue dogs - pics of your dogs, kids, your family, your cat!, etc... are all welcome!!!

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Latest News...
* Enter to win Tina's FREE cat portrait contest! - 18 Aug
Pics of my 2 rescue minpins tubing - 31 Jul
Who says Min Pins don't like the cold? - 13 Jul
Update on Bruzer - 8 Jul
Success Story: Skittles - 3 Jul
My Minpins - 16 May
Success Story: Shadow - 13 May
Dawn's raffle winning portrait - Magic - 2 May
Xena and Killer - 2 Apr
A NY Wedding - 20 Mar
Piper - 23 Feb
For the Love of Min Pins - 5 Feb
Callie and Daisy - 29 Jan
Annie - Adopted from IMPS Sept. 2007 - 26 Jan
Killer - 19 Jan
Merry Christmas from Cindy, Kahn and Sargeant - 23 Dec
Lizzie - 22 Dec
Happy Holidays from Cappuccino! - 22 Dec
Happy Holidays - 14 Dec
Merry Christmas - 30 Nov
IMPS Success Story - 21 Nov
Roxy - IMPS Big Success Story - 20 Nov
Willow and Jasmine - 10 Nov
Pics of our Min Pin Milo - 8 Oct
Shadow & Lady ready for Halloween - 3 Oct
Back to fall weather - 3 Sep
Marc and Dobby - 21 Aug
Daisey - 29 Jul
Our Success Story - Ruby - 20 Jul
Bug - 15 Jul
Riley - 24 Jun
Success Story - Diva - 8 Jun
Success Story - Redd - 27 May

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Our Amazing Puppies - from Connie
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HAHN FARMS - Babies & Rescues
Zeus's Doghouse
www.elisadecarlo.com - Elisa and Bucky's page!
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Frodo and Kirra's Page

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Enter to win Tina's FREE cat portrait contest!

Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:02:47 -0400 - from Tina

Okay, friends, I'm having my first ever FREE cat portrait contest. And FREE means totally free, shipping included. Please see details and rules at: http://www.portraitartbytina.com/page58.html.

Have a great day!

Tina

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Pics of my 2 rescue minpins tubing

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:45:30 -0700 (PDT) - from Sherry

Padma, Namaste

Namaste and Padma love playing and the water. Here we are on the Guadalupe River tubing with the San Antonio Big Dawgs group. Namaste swimming in the river. And Harley Padma( we were being goofy at Petsmart)

They are both rescues and Padma has special needs. she had heart worm, blood infection, urinary infection, brain damage and malnourished when I adopted her. She also has epilepsy. She did not know how to be a dog or play with dog toys. She was 3 and I was at least her 3rd owner. Namaste was only 18 months- but she was patient with Padma(even when Padma would attack her her). She taught Padma to play with toys(it took over a year) and now they both love squeakies! Then a year and a half ago we were walking and a pitbull lunged up to attack me and Padma jumped in between and fought it. She saved me! Thankfully she survived the surgery. She has shaken brain damage now and can't regulate her body temp so she has a cooling vest and stroller for hot days. People laugh at me until they hear my story. Sooo, please adopt one of these energy balls and have patience. Who knows besides bringing you joy they may save your life one day, too. At any rate they will make you laugh every day. I can promise you that. They are the joy of my life!

Thanks for looking!

Sherry, Namaste & Padma

Namaste

Padma

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Who says Min Pins don't like the cold?

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:04:43 -0500 - from Mary

Puppy

Who says min Pins dont like the cold. Here is my 4 yr old daughter and her puppy, "Baby" enjoying some Wisconsin winter fun.

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Update on Bruzer

Thu, 8 Jul 2010 19:20:45 -0700 - from Jayme

Bruzer

I just wanted to send a little update on Bruzer, formerly know as "Mickey". This dog is absolutely amazing =) he has become a perfect gentleman! I remember when we first met and he tried to bite everyone...scared and feeling alone, I presumed... But with exercise, discipline and lots of praise and love, he is doing fantastic!

We lost our little girl, Foxy, this year and Bruzer has made life without her a little easier.

The pics are from our trip to Idaho, and yes of course our boys came with us! Bruzer and his brother, Bailey had fun playing near the rivers and lakes all week long!

I just wanted to share, once again, how in love I am with this little guy! Min Pins rule...=)

All our best,
Jimmy, Jayme, Bruzer and Bailey

Bruzer,Bailey

Bruzer,Bailey

Bruzer

Bruzer

Bruzer,Bailey

Bruzer,Bailey

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Success Story: Skittles

Sat, 3 Jul 2010 17:30:31 -0700 (PDT) - from Skittles

Skittles

"Hi my name is Skittles. I was found a ditch with a broken hip. Whoever found me turned me over to IMPS. I wieghed only 4lbs. I got a wonderful foster mommy named Julie who took me to the Dr. and helped nurse me back to health. Today I live with my forever daddy and mommy and weigh 8 lbs. I think I might be spolied because my new mommy mixes baby food with my food and feeds me with a spoon. I love to play a chill with my daddy and my foster sister Gretchen. Thank you IMPS for giving me a chance."

Skittles

Skittles

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My Minpins

Sun, 16 May 2010 05:30:20 -0400 - from Marie

Marie's Minpins

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Success Story: Shadow

Thu, 13 May 2010 09:52:23 -0700 (PDT) - from Cynthia, via Brandy

Shadow

Hi, my name is Shadow Farmer. I want to let you know just how much I love and appreciate my new forever family. They seem to really love me, kinda like they have been waiting all their lives for "a me"!

I now have a mom, a brother 16, another brother 19 and a sister 21. In the morning when my mom awaits she takes me to my outside gate enclosure. I have a chance to potty and stretch my legs for bit. Then she comes back to get me so I can have my breakfast. Sometimes I don't want to go back out right away, and mom says that's ok. She lets me take a nap. When I wake up, she lets me go back outside, in my protective gate. I get to watch the birds, the squirrels and the doggie next door, in his fenced backyard. I enjoy the sun and being outside in the warmth. When my mom comes to get me, it is time to take my brothers to school.

Shadow

Shadow

I "LOVE" to ride! I get to sit in my 19 year old brother's lap. We always go to the Chick-fil-A. And the ladies at the window always call for my morning nugget when they see me. My brother feeds me my nugget, slowly because he wants to make sure it is not too hot. Then I watch the cars, the buses and the people until I get sleepy, then he rubs my tummy and I go to sleep in his lap. I miss them when they get out. But mom says they gotta go to school and learn big people human stuff. That's ok, because I still have my mom and we get to go back home until my sister goes off to college for the day. I love her too. She is still not too sure of herself around me, but she lets me jump in her lap and soon she will learn it does not hurt me for her to pick me up. My 16 year old brother is my favorite. He walks with me and mom. He walks me with his friends in the neighborhood and he lets me sit at the foot of his bed while he plays games and talks with his friends. I get so excited when I see mom and him. We take him to work after school and mom has to pick him up as well.

Shadow

Shadow

My mom took me to the vet and the groomer. The vet answered mom's questions, so she can continue to be a good mom for me. The groomer trimmed my nails. I did not like that, but mom says I have to have them trimmed and what mom says, I don't have a choice I have to obey. I know it is for my good. Oh yeah, I almost forgot…mom got me a toothbrush, because the vet said I need my teefs cleaned. Yuck, yuck! Mom and I have tried it. Neither one of us is any good at it yet. But if I have not learned anything, I know my Mom, she is determined to get it right, do it right, because it's right. We will be experts soon. I still chase my tail sometimes, when I get so over-the-top happy because I know they are getting ready to take me somewhere. But they handle me well and I stop quickly. My mom makes sure I don't get too tired, too hungry, too cold or too hot. And if she can't take me with her, she safely secures me in my crate. I don't whine, because I know they love me and look out for "my" best interest. We are going to have big fun this summer. I cannot thank you all enough for taking such good care of me long enough to be adopted by my forever family, "The Farmers"!

Sincerely,
Shadow Farmer

Ps. Sorry about the length of my letter, but I did not know any other way to thoroughly express my glee!

Shadow

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Dawn's raffle winning portrait - Magic

Sunday, 2 May 2010 - from Mag

Magic

Dawn F. was the lucky winner of the 6th prize in our recent IMPS Quilt Raffle - the prize was a realistic pastel pet portrait, generously donated by Tina Morgan, www.PortraitArtByTina.com. Tina has just completed the portrait of Dawn's min pin, Magic!!! Isn't it beautiful! To see more of Tina's work, please visit www.PortraitArtByTina.com..

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Xena and Killer

Fri, 2 Apr 2010 15:29:24 -0700 (PDT) - from Betsi

Xena and Killer

I wanted to share our good fortune with every one. We were looking for a friend for 1/2 min pin 1/2 rat terrier, Killer and found him a red min pin we named Xena. She is the same age as Killer and we got her from a kill shelter. It was the first day we went to look and the first day she was there.

The first pic shows them looking out the window together, the second I caught them "holding paws", and the last Xena has her arm around Killer.

We are so fortunate to have gotten a wonderful min pin and they love each other so much!

Betsi

Xena and Killer

Xena and Killer

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A NY Wedding

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:02:54 -0400 - from Mandy, via Karen

Mag, can you please post this picture of Rosie on the Saluki picture page. I don't know if you remember her or not, but Rosie had glaucoma and was dangerously overweight when we pulled her from the shelter.
Thank you, Mag! Karen


A NY Wedding

My husband and I just got married in July and Rosie was part of the wedding.... We are so happy we adopted her, she is certainly one of a kind.
Take Care, Mandy & Rosie

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Piper

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:13:03 EST - from the Randels

piper

Sending you some pics of Piper - she is spoiled rotten lol but we love her very much. She now sits and shakes hands will give you 5 and is put on a little bit of weight she loves to cuddle with her daddy and has a baket full of toys, that she is real good at getting out. Thank you for allowing her to be a part of our family.

piper

piper

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For the Love of Min Pins

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 13:37:29 +0000 (UTC) - from Bonnie and Ed

Our Last Day with Roxy
"Our Last Day with Roxy"

February 2, 2010, was a very difficult day for us, for it was the one year anniversary of when we had to say a final farewell to our little Roxy. Her memorial, "Requiem for Roxy", was posted here on the front page (though it has now been moved to the archives). Shortly thereafter, we saw other memorials; Bella's from Tracy & Dave and Spike's from Melissa and Maddie Mae, and we knew your pain and sorrow fully well.

Driving home from the vets without Roxy that cold winter's morning, we swore that we would never get another dog, not wanting ever again to feel the terrible hurt we were feeling then. But that changed, we mellowed, for we both realized there was now a big hole in our lives, a great sense of emptiness, and we came to fully appreciate just how much our little Roxy was an integral part of our existence. Friends and family never just said Bonnie and Ed, it was always Bonnie, Ed and Roxy. So we decided to get another dog, a min pin of course, is there any other kind? Then Bonnie said: "If we get one, we might as well get two", so we did!

Evey,Rosy
"Evey and Rosy Taking Over"

We brought them home in May, Evey and Rosy, two sisters from the same litter in Southern Illinois. They haven't disappointed us, being full of fun, adventure, feistiness and love. And yes, they were some work (people told us we were crazy getting two at the same time), but nothing that is good in life comes without some work, and there is plus side to having two; they play with each other, sleep together soundly at night, and don't suffer the separation anxiety when we go to work or elsewhere. Most importantly, we must emphasize that Evey and Rosy are not replacements for Roxy, nor do we feel that we are being disloyal to her, nothing will ever replace Roxy in our hearts and minds, never, ever! Rather, our new little girls are welcome extensions of the quality of life given us by Roxy, we only have Evey and Rosy because of her, Roxy paved the way.

So we say to others who have loved and lost, don't shun the opportunity to bring another of these wonderful little min pins into your lives. Love doesn't come in a one gallon can. No matter how much you gave before, you can give much, much more, and will be rewarded for it. So don't be afraid to jump in the water again, if you haven't done so already, open your hearts and give one (or more) of these little joys a place in your home, your heart and your life, we are so very happy that we did.

Bonnie & Ed
Geneva, IL

Evey,Rosy
"Evey and Rosy in a Rare Quiet Mood with Mr. Sun"

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Callie and Daisy

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:54:53 -0500 - from Tammy, via Tamme

Callie, Daisy

I adopted two precious Pin's a year ago, now named Callie and Daisy! I absolutely adore them!!! They definitely keep things interesting! I've attached a couple of pictures. I hope they come through. The LOVE their sand box!!! I will definitely keep you guys in mind when I'm needing another dog but hopefully that won't be for a very long time!

Thanks!

Tammy S

Callie, Daisy

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Annie - Adopted from IMPS Sept. 2007

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:21:57 +0000 - from Patricia

Annie

Hi Mag,

I am writing b/c every now and again I look around the IMPS website to see if there are any local Min Pins that need a good home. The last couple of months I have noticed a growing number that have special needs and was compelled to write about our experience. I think a lot of people shy away from dogs with any special needs and so I am hopeful our story will help change the mindset of others.

I adopted a red female, Annie, in Sept '07 from IMPS Pa/NJ and worked with Jessica N. Annie was a special needs dog and we were able to get her off all her meds (3 different pills) in a matter of months by ensuring her diet was full of all natural dog food and nutritional treats. She was found on the streets of Trenton, NJ, had mange and was skin and bones when we got her. Annie enjoys her crate (it's her safe haven) and has to sleep there at night b/c she has an overactive bladder, but aside from that she has been a great addition to our family. She is still the only one in the pack that can be walked off the leash and will not run. Annie use to be very timid, on the defense, and afraid of everything, but over time she became a very loving, affectionate girl and embraces any opportunity to give hugs. The vet she started with while in Jessica's care had a muzzle note in her file b/c she bit a couple of employees and today, no muzzle is needed! It was also recommended by IMPS that Annie be the only dog w/no kids in the house and I am happy to report we had Wesley first, followed by Annie and then Joey and she loves her brothers as well as the kids in the family. The moral of our story is don't shy away from a Min Pin with behavior problems and/or medical problems b/c they need us more than words can describe and you can teach an old dogs new tricks with lots of love and attention!

We have three min pins all together; Wesley adopted via PetFinder and Joey who we consider our "oops" and rescued him from a mall pet store that me and my family don't care for b/c we believe some, or possibly, all of the dogs come from puppy mills. We live in a well known area for puppy mills, Lancaster County, PA. If I had the time and money I would have a shelter of my own :-)

Thanks for your time and all that you do for the breed!

Patti

Wesley, Joey, Annie
Left to Right- Wesley Kayden rescued, PetFinder 12/06 – Joey Dakota – AKC – but in our opinion rescued from Mall Pet Store that should be shut down - our lovely lady Annie Louise rescued, IMPS 09/07

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Killer

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 07:55:46 -0800 (PST) - from Betsi

Killer Killer

Please take to time to view the attached pics of my 1 year old Killer. I adopted him from the local shelter and he is a ham for the camera. If I take a picture of anything but him he runs into the shot. He loves to dress up as well. That means either pictures or bye bye.

The picture of him in the raincoat was taken by a local paper photographer and picked up by IP. It has made papers all the way to Japan.

Thanks,
Betsi H

Killer

Killer

Killer

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Merry Christmas from Cindy, Kahn and Sargeant

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:29:32 -0500 - from Cindy

Kahn, Sargeant

This is the pic that made the Christmas card and its here to share with all you min pin lovers to wish you Happy Howlidays and Seasons Grrrrreetings!

Kahn, Sargeant (and of course, Cindy).

All the best to you and yours in 2010!

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Lizzie Lizzie

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:59:13 EST - from Deb

hi, I adopted Lizzie in nov 2008...she was my pet until dec 21, 2009 when she passed away at age 9+ years.

I have joined IMPS as a foster in her memory.

Deb Wms.

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Happy Holidays from Cappuccino!

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:02:05 -0500 - from Karen

Cappucino

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Happy Holidays

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:47:41 -0800 - from Sharell

I thought I would share a picture of Kobi (left - all tongue) and Bitsy with their visit to Santa.
Happy Holidays to all.

Sharell in Seattle

Kobi, Bitsy

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Merry Christmas

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:38:33 -0600 - from Jan

Lady, Shadow

Here I am taking pictures again. How could anyone resist with such great models..

Merry Christmas to All and the best in 2010.

Jan, Lady & Shadow

Lady Lady

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IMPS Success Story - Jade

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:14:29 -0600 - from Carla

Jade

Hey Paula,

Things are really going great with Jade and Dino as a new "couple." Dino is really starting to grow fond of her company and trying to play "chase" her for fun. Jade is also starting to pick up toys to try and spark his attention or the attention of one of the adults. This is really working out how I had envisioned/hoped and I wanted to say thanks again. I don't know if I sent you this, but here are some recent cute photos I took of the two of them.

P.S. - I always catch Jade sneaking kisses to Dino, which he starts to play and wag his tail (stub)!! ; ) Jade also met my sister's dog "Rocky" the other day, which Rocky LOVES her!! He is an "only child" at home, so he loves to have "play dates" with Dino and Jade. Thanks again!!

Carla

Jade, Dino

Jade, Dino

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Roxy - IMPS Big Success Story

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:50:26 -0800 - from Margie and John

Roxy

Hello Mag,

We adopted Roxy thru IMPS in April of 2005. It was love at first site for me when her Foster Mom brought her to our home to visit.... the Cats and the rest of our family.

She right away found the new bed I placed out for her and we found out she is not into.. puppy stuff like toys (Definiately a grown up girl). It's been a pleasure to have her with us. She used to bark at everyone when we got her, when we went on walks she was way out of control, barking at every person, dog, squirrel or the worst yet skateboarders I live next to a community college and so I took her at night when the people were few to get started on the training. Roxy progressed quickly and soon after daily walks was advanced to weekend days and now is able to walk among campus when school is on and busy. Its wonderful, as she gets many comments on her beauty and stunning looks. She adorns many surfer girl tanks and in the cool she has pretty sweaters to show off, and she does too.

She was a bit chubby when we got her but as all true minpin owners know they could eat and eat but their weight is important to maintain. Her foster Mom already had her on a diet of reduced comsumtion and she is still on watchful eating and now is a healthy gorgeous Min Pin of 8 years.I save out some pieces of her twice daily feeding and use that as "treats" to reward her for being good and doing tricks.

She loves to give us hugs and carrots are one of her favorite treats. I want to thank who ever gave her up as she was a good natured dog from a family it seems who could no longer take care of her and their new baby too. She was a gift to us and she sleeps with me every night and has every blanket in the house ready to snuggle under when we change rooms. I feel lucky and blessed for Roxy with back problems 5 years ago, she has helped me to heal and gave me a reason to walk. My husband has been walking her these days and he enjoys it daily too.

Roxy is our angel and we love her dearly. Oh and the cats... they all are friends now, it took about a month of room separation but we are one big happy family.

Much Love to IMPS, Roxy and her Mom and Dad,
Margie and John C.

Roxy

Roxy

Roxy

PS. I had to send one more pic of Roxy who is our Forever MinPin and Foster thru IMPS in April 2005

This is one of my fav pics as it shows her funny personality and how cute she is oh yes and truely stunning beauty.

Roxy

"You see I am wearing my IMPS tag to keep me safe still. (I never run out of bolt from the door, I was taught to wait for my parents first. Love Roxy)"

Love, Margie and Roxy

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Willow and Jasmine

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:20:04 -0800 (PST) - from Wanda

Willow, Jasmine

Hey, my name is Wanda, I adopted Willow November 26, 2008, It has been a year now almost and just wanted to give a up date. She is doing wonderful we can't imagine not having her in our home. She is the most loving, and sweetest thing. Her and Jasmine my other min-pin have got'n so close. Its funny to watch them, their about the same age but Willow watches out for Jazz like a mother. They do everything together. Thank you all for doing the work you do because without ya'll we wouldn't have our sweet Willow. We love her so very much! Here are a few pictures of MY GURLS!

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Pics of our Min Pin Milo

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 19:20:27 -0700 (PDT) - from Jennifer

Milo

Hi there!!

I have just recently come across your website and I thought that I would send a couple of pictures of our sweet littel boy Milo. Milo is about 1 1/2 years old and he came to our home as a rescue as well. He was with someone who just could not care for him the way that he needed andwe immediately decided as a family that he needed to be here with us.

Milo means the world to us and I couldn't imagine not having him here. He has been an absolute awesome addition to our family.

Thanks for the great work that you do...

Jennifer R.

Milo

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Shadow & Lady ready for Halloween

Sat, 3 Oct 2009 14:40:13 -0500 - from Jan

Shadow, Lady

My fur baby models :-) Amazing how sucessful cherrios can make a picture..

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Back to fall weather

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:54:17 -0700 - from Sharell

Kobi, Bitsy

Hello again everyone. The last time I wrote I had pictures of Kobi and Chloe (the cat) and Kobi visiting the beach during spring break. Since then there has been another addition to our little family. Kobi and I were at the doggie Disneyland (also known as PetSmart) and there was an adoption event going on. There was one little gal that caught my eye, and eventually my heart. She was a puppy mill rescue. She had been one of the breeding dogs. We just celebrated her 3rd birthday, and she is learning everyday about life outside a wire cage. Anyway, I thought I would send a picture of Kobi (rather large ears) and Bitsy at the dog park. They tend to be 'benchwarmers' and wait for people to sit down and let them have a lap to snuggle on.

Take care everyone,

Sharell, Chloe, Kobi, and Bitsy in Seattle

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Marc and Dobby

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:52:46 -0400 - from Richard

Marc, Dobby

Hi!

I have attached a photo about Marc and Dobby, who I adopted about 3 years ago.

Richard

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Daisey

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:00:47 -0700 (PDT) - from Marissa

Daisey

I adopted a dog about 4 to 5 years ago.Her name was daisey.She was the sweetest kindest dog ever.I live here in washington and she was given to us because she was rescued from the side of the highway.I still remember the phonevcall i got from my moms friend about daisey.We had been looking for a family oriented dog and well daisey was just perfect the day we met her.when we first brought her home she would go flying off the top if our couch and she was the fastest dog i had ever seen. we were soo scared she was going to hurt herself.but it was soon to find out that it was very normal of dogs to be that way.Days turn to weeks and weeks turned to months with this dog.Which soon turned to years.She was the sweetest dog ever.She used to jump and pull the branches off our tree in the backyard it was the cutest thing ever.I still remember taking her for walks all the time and her snuggleing real close to me under the blankets.she was the strongest dog i knew she just thought she was sooo tough she tryed to fight the bigger dogs.She was very protective over my family and whenever there was fighting in the household she would bark to try to get everyone to stop.She always comforted someone when they were crying trying to make sure that they were alright.Then there were soo many times where she would get out the front door and just run and run cause she thought it was a game.She was the sweest dog. My favorite part of her was when i would bring my boyfriends home and i knewvwhen she did not like them. She would growl like no other at them and it would turn out they were complete jerks.Then there were the ones she absolutely fell in love with and they turned out to be amzeing.she was an over all great dog.But on July 27. 2009 she got out of our house like a normal day we got a treat and tryed to lowert her back to the house.That was when she ran into the street and was hit by a car and killed instantly.I cryed my eyes out and i have for a few days now because i remember all the great things about her.Its hard comeing home and not seeing her standing right in front of the door and jumping on me.Or when i would leave for school her sitting in my window.I miss her alot. But i know that she lived a great life and was an absolutely amazeing dog.I have to say out of all the pets i have ever had she was the most friendly and my best friend.I miss her alot.I haveto say Minpins are the overall bet pets u could have.Thank You for letting her live her life with us.

R.I.P- Daisey-

Marissa
July 28, 2009

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Our Success Story - Ruby

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 23:41:02 EDT - from Rose

Ruby

My family and I adopted Ruby last May 2008 from Joe and Kelli of Staten Island, NY. We loved her from the minute we saw her. My main concern was how our Manchester Terrier, Guinness was going to accept her. Guinness had been the only dog in the family and had been spoiled rotten from 4 months old. She has not only won Guinness' heart but ours as well. Now we have 2 spoiled rotten dogs!

Kelli and Joe have been to my home numerous times and have been very helpful in trying to help us help Ruby. We have also found great friends in Kelli and Joe. I applaud their dedication and the work they do. I wish I could do it myself.

Ruby went from living in a crate to a castle; it doesn't matter that she sometimes barks a lot due to anxiety. How anyone could have given her up is their loss and our gain. She is so sweet and gets lots of kisses all day and night and she just loves it!

Sincerely,

Rose and Family

Ruby

Ruby
She likes pillows!

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Bug

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:11:14 -0700 (PDT) - from Juliana

Hi Mag,
Attached is a pic of Linus/Bug #18797 who came into IMPS last year as a tiny pup and is now all grown up.
Thanks,

Juliana


Bug and his brothers

Hi Juliana,

Bug has finished his novice training and is now going on into advanced.. I take him with me everywhere. Yesterday we went into Lowe's and he had a wonderful time being petted by everyone in there.

I've attached a picture of him with his brothers. He wants to know if you can post it on your website since he is an "attention hog," We love Bug - he sleeps with us everynight and is the cuddlest dog imaginable - and SMART too! Once he finishes his Good Citizenship training we'll start seeing if we can get him involved with volunteer work since he loves giving kisses and getting hugs.

Thanks again,
LaMoria

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Riley

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:11:05 -0700 (PDT) - from Frances

Riley and the gang

We adopted Riley in March 2008 through IMPS. We can not remember a time without our "Gator." I have attached several pictures of Riley with my other two boys, my mom's dog and my brother's red Minpin.

Red Minpin (smaller and older)--Thatcher Bryan (aka Little T)
Yellow Terrier MIx--Stewart Abner (aka Noodles)
Black Minpin--Riley Zacharia (aka Gator)

Red Minpin (larger and younger)--Tut (aka Tutter Butter)
Chocolate Lab--Quagmire Yohimbine

Riley and the gang

Riley

Riley

Riley

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Success Story - Diva

Date: Mon, 8 Jun 2009 06:43:19 -0700 (PDT) - from Sarah via Janice/Cathy

Diva

Diva is doing well with us in her new home in California. Bandit has taken to her and protects her, it is so cute. We go to the dog park every other day or so and Diva just loves running with the other dogs. She met a min pin about her size the other and they ran until she couldn't run anymore. Tom and I went to Disneyland and we couldn't take the kids with us, so they went to doggie day camp. Everyone there fell in love with them and said that they were great. Well here are some pictures of her.

Sarah

Diva

Diva

Diva

Diva

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Success Story - Redd

Wed, 27 May 2009 08:44:29 -0700 (PDT) - from Janice

Redd

In 2002, I was just a pudgy Red Min Pin in search of someone who would love me and not terrorize me with kids and vacuums. After spending a few weeks with a foster family, I found a lovely human and her Cocker to take me in. I was a hefty 22 lbs when I moved in with Dj and promptly made myself at home. It seems I found the right human to spoil me, take me for runs and had a great buddy in my adopted Cocker Brother to tear around the house with. Unfortunately, 6 months later my buddy died from an unexpected bout with Pneumonia. I settled into being the only dog moderately well, Mom gave me a lot of extra attention, a Special Couch to sit in and indulged my love of clothes with the latest polos and bandanas. Mom loves to take me traveling and out to my favorite place in the world, Pet smart. We even went through all the training classes there, I loved clicker training. Three years ago, mom got me a sister, a Boxer mix, to keep me company and out of trouble. She learned quickly I was in charge and bathes me every morning and night before we curl up in mom's room to sleep. Mom takes me on daily walks which has slimmed me down to a nice trim 16 lbs. She also made me a shady spot in the rock garden out back which is my favorite place to be on nice sunny days. I even am an unofficial mascot for my mom's derby team and get to come to practices and games. All the girls take turns picking me up and petting me for luck, I love derby. At the ripe age of 11, I have plenty of spunk left, and places to travel too. I can't wait!

Redd

Redd Redd

Redd

Redd

Redd

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