I know many Pyr lovers and rescue people “think” they know the extent of the problem, but until they receive numerous emails daily…from southern rescue groups, shelter workers trying to save dogs who will die within hours etc., they cannot truly know the horrors many of our beloved breed…including those who have other ancestry in their make-up…are enduring…needlessly. If only more people were willing to step up and Help!!! so many more dogs could be saved!!!!

I expect your comments will generate criticism from some…but, HOPEFULLY, it will also cause some people to want to investigate further…to see if what you say actually is the truth…and then want to be part of the solution!!!

Ziti was the first to be adopted, by one of our friends who travelled with us to pick up the 4 U.S. dogs. She is one beautiful, loved and spoiled (but well trained spoiled) in Ottawa. Congratulations to Don and Donna (and Ziti). Ziti was in such poor shape when she was found, but was nursed by a Tennessee foster mom, then by Sue in Ottawa. She is absolutely gorgeous. When she is told to “sit”, she goes to the nearest chair or sofa and perches with her bum and back legs sitting. Cutest thing ever.

Amazingly, Tristan and Isolde were adopted together! At least it seemed amazing to us, as the foster parents who wondered if they would have to be split up to be adoptable. Our children were adamant that they had been through too much already. A week after that conversation came the email that changed their lives. Their new parents are in Pennsylvania, so they are back in the U.S. It was their names that caught their attention, and although only planning on adopting one male rescue dog, this amazing family read their story and knew they had to bring them both home. Despite me giving them every detail of fear-based growls and puppy destruction I could remember, they were convinced. And they were right: Tristan went right to his new dad! Tristan and Isolde are doing great, and have given new life to their new Neuf sister, who was mourning the death of her pyr companion. Congratulations to everyone! We get regular updates from the new family, as we miss those two, but it did our heart good …. This is why we foster!

And … Marsha’s adoption is pending. She goes May 1st to her new home, also in the U.S., to live on a farm (inside) with other rescue dogs, including one that looks just like her! Good luck Marsha!

Sue keeps us up to date with Ziti and Marsha (now Meecha) who are part of a pack of 6 dogs (2 of whom are pyrs) and 4 cats, on an acre and half outside of Ottawa.

Four lucky dogs being loved up here in the North! Thank you to everyone who made this happen - and that is a lot of people!