Diesel

Hi Cheryl,

I just wanted to update you on Diesel the chihuahua pup we adopted. We did end up changing his name to Eddie. He's got so much energy and is so playful it just really seemed to fit! I've attached some pictures of him with his big sis Mia. They ended up getting along so well! Eddie won't do anything without Mia. They both came with us on a road trip to Illinois to visit our families for Christmas and did a wonderful job. He really has just been a joy! He stops traffic anywhere we go. All of the people at the dog park are in love with him. I apologize for taking so long to send these pictures. It really is amazing how quickly the time flies, I can't believe we've had him for 7 months. Thank you so much for pairing us with our wonderful baby!

Sincerely, Stephanie Morgan

Jojo

This shot was taken on St Jose Island with Jo and his new friend Patches, an Austin visitor. They were discovering a "Senorita" land crab.

Jo Jo has adapted well to living in luxury on a tropical island. He swims in the Gulf, runs on the beaches and visits all the local neighborhood dogs and cats.

He has become an inseparable part of our lives. Our 89 year old Mom, who has never cared for having dogs close enough to touch, has fallen in love with the little guy. He still has a lot of puppy habits like chewing hands and shoelaces, which makes getting dressed a bit difficult, but I trust he will grow our of that.

We think he is about half cow dog as he loves to herd things and has that "show me" attitude so common in those breeds. His basic training is coming along but he will never be a lab! We are grateful to the people who saw a real prize in that hairless, mange-ridden skinny starving pup.

Regards Adios

Rick and Cam Pratt

Rachael and her Dad

This little Terrier/Schnauzer mix is quite happy in her new home with her new Dad! She was found by SNIPSA as an abandoned puppy with two of her littermates. She was very social and friendly right from the start! She loves getting attention and romping with fellow dogs. Rachael is well-loved and cared for in her new forever home.

Lola Meadows

Jonathan and Juliana Meadows adopted Lola and she has adjusted to her new forever home excellently. Her parents love her to death, and she follows Jonathan everywhere. She gets along with their other dog well, and likes having a buddy to play with during the day while they are at work. She’s a pretty grumpy morning person so she likes to have time to wake up before being taken outside. Lola is great at cleaning up spilled flour on the kitchen floor, and is scared of the groomer but likes feeling clean afterwards, happily rolling around in the grass when she gets home. Her favorite stories from her mom: “One time I went outside and found the fence gate wide open so I went and grabbed my shoes and started rushing out the door only to find her chilling on the front porch enjoying the evening air. And another time we were sitting at our dining room table eating when we noticed an odd smell in the air, we looked around and saw her sitting on the other side of the porch door with her back pushed up against the glass. When we got her attention, she looked REALLY guilty. :)”

Lily and Gomer

"We adopted Gomer in June of 2007 and Lily in June of 2011. He and Lily have become best friends since we brought her home, they are always wrestling, running and playing. They are both lovable, snuggling dogs who want to be lapdogs but they are very heavy especially when they both try to get in your lap at the same time...LOL Having Lily join are family has really helped us all deal with the pain of losing Lacy.

SNIPSA is wonderful...I recommend you to anyone who is thinking of adopting a dog. I love that website offers so much information on the dogs, such as whether they like other dogs, cats, children, if they are housebroken, how old they are, etc. It gives a sense of confidence that you are adopting a dog that will fit well in your home and lifestyle. Everyone I have dealt with from SNIPSA have been so friendly and wonderful and have made the adoption processes so easy."

Amos (Formerly Lucas)

"Our experience was fantastic. We drove from Florida to pick Amos up because we knew what we wanted and he was it. Arranging the meeting and transfer was seamless and upon arrival Amos fit right in. He is a gentle boy full of so much love it is hard to believe sometimes. I know that dog lovers all think their dog is the best, but seriously I don't know how much better a dog could get. He is just a special guy, has so much love for his people and makes it so easy for us to love him back. We feel like we won the lottery with Amos."

Dora the Explorer (formerly Glinda)

"Here [is a] new picture of our Dora the Explorer! She was adopted in July 2008 and we absolutely love her!!! Thank you SNIPSA!!" - John and Kristi McHenry

Grizzy (Formerly Buddy)

"I hope you are doing well! I wanted to send you a couple pictures of my SNIPSA boy Grizzy (formerly Buddy) from a weekend we spent in Boston in March. He looks so handsome on the Boston Common! :)." - Virginia

Choo (Formerly Zazu)

"Choo absolutely loves water and he runs for the hose whenever we are hand watering the back yard. He goes crazy over his nightly walks even though they have to be short right now. At the end of his walks, he gets very excited when he gets back to our house. We always say, "Where's Choo's house?" and he picks up speed all the way to the front door. He plays "hide and go seek" with our 20 year old son. Choo is the "finder". We have a large back yard with lots of trees and Choo has given himself a new "job" of chasing squirrels. He is very proud of himself when he chases them up a tree. Choo loves his new doggie bed in the sun room, especially because the room has 7 floor to ceiling windows where he can look out to the backyard and check for squirrels. He is a very active and social dog, he loves to be around our family and any activities we are involved in. He is under the table every time we are having a meal and he hangs out where ever we are. He is very smart and obedient and has learned lots of words/commands. He has a fun personality and is a great addition to our family!" - Patty Nicholson - John and Kristi McHenry

Annie

"Annie is doing great. The girls have both walked her, and she is really doing well on the leash. She and the cats are still not best buddies, but they are living together without fights. And, as you can see from the pictures, we love her! Thanks for everything!" - Lee

Zoe (a.k.a. Molly)

"Kevin and I wanted to provide you an update on "Molly" (who we have named Zoe). As you may recall, we are the couple from Austin that drove to San Antonio in July to meet Zoe, who was being taken care of by Ginger.

We are happy to say that Zoe is such a wonderful addition to our home -- we absolutely love her! She is a very sweet dog. Zoe still has some skin issues, but nothing severe -- she is scratching a bunch, that's all. We're working with a vet to find the best treatment for her. Her fur has grown in nicely and her urinary tract has not been a problem.

She is just a delight so many thanks to you both for everything you have done for her (and us!) I've attached two pictures: one of Zoe and Kevin and another picture of Zoe at her training graduation!

Sincerely,

Dominique and Kevin Thuot."