Says Tina about Sinbad...

This puppy is a RIOT! We all are crazy about him! Well........ maybe he's just driving Rags crazy, but they play together now. It's so funny to watch RagMan get "mad". He curls those black lips back in a sort of snarly grin. He looks ridiculous! Brian and Sinbad do this leaping lemur thing. Sinbad is so rubbery he hops up and down on his hind feet while Brian does the same type of hop. They jump around like lemurs all over the house. Sinbad will not do this with me, but he is definately a "momma's boy"!!

"Lisa, we just wanted you to know that Roxie ROCKS! Week one has been wonderful! She has all the wonderful characteristics you suggested and more. She has settled into life in DC. She has captivated all the neighbors and has several admirers wanting their own appointments to walk her. She sleeps in her crate easily with only some pouty looks for not being invited onto the bed for a dreamy night. I don't know if you knew this but our Roxie snores like a linebacker!! Quite impressive sounds for a prissy little cutie."

Affectionate and energetic Mack has found his forever home with Mel, Leo and Lizzy: "We have never encountered such an affectionate animal, and we think that he could spend his entire life curled up on your neck in bed.' Mack's new life includes a group of dog friends that he gets to play with every day. "We are so grateful that Mack came into our lives and we are so glad that we were able to give him a home."

Amaya is a beautiful Sheltie/Husky mix, about 3 yrs old. She is the mother of Bonnie (ADOPTED!!). Amaya weighs about 40 lbs, and is very friendly and gentle, does well with other dogs, and is good with children, too. Amaya would be a perfect dog for a family. Amaya has an enlarged heart, but has no physical symptoms from this condition at this time. There is no way to predict how long she will be without symptoms (shortness of breath, lethargy), but she currently has no exercise restrictions. We would love to get her into a long term foster situation so if and when she does begin to show signs of a failing heart - our veterinarian can provide her the medications she would need, at a very reasonable rate. Amaya is a beautiful dog, and a joy to be around.

Leon has joined his forever family and is loved to pieces! He is now known as Leo, which seemed to fit him much better. In his new mom's words: We did have a great Thanksgiving, and I hope that you did as well. Leon was definitely the hit of the entire event. He kept jumping up into individual laps for a period of time and then he would move on to the next person…he made sure to give everyone love though. He is a complete delight and we love him very, very much. He is perfectly housetrained by the way. He is also very funny when he gets in a lively mood; he runs around barking and jumping around…you can tell that he is smiling! Thank you so much for bringing him into our lives. He is a real gift.

Quizno and mom, Bonnie: When Gary and Bonnie came to visit Quizno it was very uncertain if this was the dog for them. Quizzy was very shy, and wouldn't really give people the time of day. Gary immediately showed how loving and patient he could be, and sat right down on the ground, waiting for Quizzy to come to him. It has taken patience, structure and discipline, but Quizzy has really come out of his shell with his new parents. Thank you Bonnie and Gary for devoting the time to make Quizzy the fantastic boy he is today.

Daisy and her new brother Ray: The Richardsons adopted Daisy to be the new little sister to their dog Ray. Ray was adopted through HART, and is a special needs dog. The Richardsons being the fantastic folks they are, didn't let the fact that Ray is totally blind, sway them from the decision to adopt him. They adopted Daisy as a playmate for Ray and they are inseparable. Recently the whole family moved to Albany, NY. They now have a big backyard to frolic in!

Barney the Beagle has a new family! His new mom, Linda, writes, "We are so happy to welcome Barney as a newcomer to our family. He is a wonderful addition!! He's loving and affectionate, is adapting quite well to his new home and routine. He even tries his best to get along with our 3 cats. I don't think they are what he had in mind for siblings! We've been cat owners forever and this is our first dog. It has been a wonderful experience so far and we look forward to many more happy years ahead!! We are really grateful for Lisa Reid and the opportunity she offers for a new life to these wonderful animals at Ragged Mountain Dogs. Lisa was awesome and quite patient with us as we struggled to make the right choice between [SPCA dog] Bonnie and Barney. I think we did!!"

Petey the Terrier mix has been adopted by Kevin and Kelly. They write, "We love our handsome and whimsical boy. He already has many nicknames, even after only 3 weeks. Some are 'Peteykins', 'Mr. Snaggles' (underbite), P-Funk (on those dirty days), and 'Pete-ster'. Petey is still learning that he can't bury new treats in the carpet and that he's not allowed on the furniture. He recently discovered he can jump over the baby gate that kept him in the kitchen while we were out and we came home to find him curled up in a chair like he owned the joint. We had to laugh. He is very sweet, loves to give kisses, and knows to nudge Kevin's arm in the morning when his alarm goes off so they can head out for their morning walk. We thank RMD for helping us find Petey."

Timmy the Cocker Spaniel has been adopted by his foster mom, Mary Lou! After he spent several months in her home, Mary Lou just couldn't bear to part with him

Annabelle Crowe now has a big back yard, her best buddy Nola, and a new "sister" named Adrienne. Mommy had a baby last January and Annabelle has taken quite a shine to the baby as long as she's not crying (then she runs from the room!). She's even chased other dogs away from her stroller...then she forgets and runs to play. Her best friend, Darby, lives next door. She cries when they can't play together.

Thank you for our middle child!

Caryl

Puppy Alfie (now Otis) has joined Ed and Kim's family! Kim writes, "He was named Otis because he reminded us of the old scruffy guy on the Andy Griffith Show. Otis just seemed to fit. Otis joins our large family including Louie, a Jack Russell Terrier; Lucky, a Lab; and Maggie a St. Bernard/Golden Retriever Mix. Otis has adapted quite well and loves to play with Maggie and Louie in the yard. His favorite pastime is chewing mulch chunks, trying to get up the slide, and stealing my garden shovel while I am not looking. He loves his ears scratched and enjoys giving everyone kisses. I think he likes his new home very much!"

Cute little Sassy the Terrier Mix has been adopted by Finney and Stephanie. Her mom writes that Sassy, "loves the pampering, her walks, and the back yard to continually explore. Sassy is very happy and energetic. She has become part of our family quickly. So far her nicknames have expanded to include "Sassafras," "Sass," "Sassy-girl," and "Sassy Pants." She races in circles like a house of fire outside, and often takes leaps through the ivy like a gazelle. She sure can jump! She has taught us to play catch with a ball, and lets us know when it's time to play. Sassy also patiently relaxes with us during leisurely afternoons and evenings. Sassy seems to have been well trained, to sit, stop, stand and other simple commands. Thanks for allowing Finney, our son John, and I to share the love and joy that Sassy so readily gives."

Matty, our Katrina dog, is now one of Kevin and Becky's family. Matty also has a new brother, ReRun. Because of her ears, Lisa Reid and trainer Tony Orange called her Baby Bat Girl when she first came to Virginia, and Kevin and Becky now call her Baby.

Bubba the Pug is the newest member of Lindsay's family!

Beautiful Lilly, renamed Maggie, is now part of Kathy's family. "Big sister" Lacey, a Cocker Spaniel mix, died recently, but Maggie loves hanging out with her two golden retriever neighbors, Cody and Abby. Maggie is also looking forward to meeting her new housemate, Thelma, a very overweight Corgi from Pennsylvania who is joining the family this summer. Maggie and Kathy are planning to whip Thelma into shape by talking long walks in the evenings and playing with Cody and Abby as often as possible.

Reba was adopted by Tania and Blaine. They are keeping her name to honor her country roots! Tania says, "Reba is a sweet girl. She is very friendly with both people and animals and is always eager to say hello to new dogs that she meets during her walks. Her favorite pastime is playing with her furry bunny...she just loves furry toys and things. She loves to get her belly rubbed and enjoys all kinds of food. In fact, we think her favorite food is: ALL FOOD. Reba is a very active dog and loves running, jumping and rolling. She will start taking dog obedience classes with her people in March."

Little Lacey the Poodle was adopted by Stefanie and her family. She has been renamed Lily, and now has two canine sisters and a feline brother that she loves to cuddle with. Lily is the smallest of the three dogs, and relishes her role as lap dog! She especially likes sitting on her mom's lap when she's at the computer and resting her head on the keyboard, which results in a lot of strangely spelled words!

Bonnie the Lab mix has joined Anne and Ross' family! Bonnie was adopted along with Lily from the SPCA NoVA. Anne reports that Bonnie and Lily love to walk the trails near their home and along the C&O Canal, and hike in Shenandoah National Park. They've met chipmunks, deer, and turtles; the deer sightings test Anne's upper body strength! They do have their down time, though. Anne writes, "Both dogs have decided that watching movies on the couch with us is pretty nice. It's pretty cute. Both dogs stretch out. Lily puts her head on Bonnie's back and Bonnie puts her head on my lap."

Mindy the Poodle mix is the newest member of Elizabeth and David's family; joining human sister Victoria. Elizabeth writes, "When we got Mindy, she had no idea how to work steps; now she runs up and down like she's done it all of her life. She love to play outside. Mindy patrols the backyard, and likes to hang out in Mom's office, and she loves chew toys. She has been a fantastic addition to our family!"

Abby the Wheaten Terrier mix was rescued with Beau from a rural shelter. She was adopted by Marsha and Dan, and her mom says Abby loves toys that squeak, especially her pink hippo, and she spends a lot of time gnawing on her bone. Abby has two human siblings, Harrison and Erica, and a new best dog friend, Cassie.

Beau is a beautiful Border Collie. He came to RMD with Abby from a rural shelter. Beau was adopted by Tiffany and now has a Border Collie sister (Georgia) and a feline brother (Pierre). His favorite pastimes are snuggling with mom, wrestling with Georgia, and gnawing on stinky cow hooves. And now Beau has a page on Dogster.com!

Bella is a Terrier mix, rescued from the same rural shelter as Beau and Abby. Bella was adopted by Joanne, who writes that she is well behaved and smart. Joanne decided that her sweet Bella needed a fenced-in yard, so she bought a townhouse for her! Bella loves to walk, and has explored every walkway in the complex where they live.

Jetta, a Lab/Hound mix, was the first Ragged Mountain Dog to be adopted. Renamed Mia, she is now part of the Hall family. Her dad writes, "We just love Mia more than I can describe. She's the best thing that could've happened to us after we lost our other dogs after 17 and 19 years. We are so thankful you saved her so she could be with us. I just can't imagine her not being around. She is the most loving and kind dog we could have imagined and our kids love her too."

Gracie was adopted by a wonderful school teacher, and is a brilliant addition to the family. Loving her new life, Gracie is especially fond of road trips and recently went to Indiana and Florida.