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"All my dogs have been a ladder for me to God." Poppy's Mom

And God gives us these little ones, loving, forgiving, and comforting us, and knowing that we are physical beings, he gives us these little creatures to hug and kiss, to nourish and fulfill our need to touch, especially when we are alone.

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Friday, March 27, 2009

Bogart - One Happy Puppy


Located in the Milwaukee Wisconsin area: Bogart is a 7 month old 5 1/2 pound Maltese. Born in a puppy mill, Bogie is free from a sad future there. He is happy and learning what it is like to run and play. Bogie is neutered, current on shots and ready for a bright new future. He needs a home that can keep up with his puppy energy and a buddy would be nice who is close to his age and energy level. Bogart is working on his housetraining so will still need a little help in that area. Please call Mary if you are interested in opening your home to this little bundle of love. 262-633-9371

Cuba - The Social Butterfly



Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Cuba is a delightful little 7 months young Havanese. He loves to play, he loves to leap in the air and he is a social little butterfly too. Cuba came from a puppy mill but he's already forgotten that life, or lack of life. He's just so happy to be free. He loves to play with his little foster sister Mindy and to cuddle with his foster parents. Cuba is one perfect little angel boy, oh except when he sleeps then he tends to snore. Cuba is doing quite well on his housetraining, he still has an accident now and then but he's only been working at it for a week now, shouldn't take too much longer before he completely understands the process. Cuba is neutered and current on his shots. He weighs 9 pounds. If you're looking for an Angel, no need to look further. Please call Mary at 262-633-9371

Mindy the Pom


Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mindy is a 6 month young Pomeranian. She came from a puppy mill and is so excited to be out! She weighs a whopping 4 ¾ pounds. Mindy is a playful little girl, she plays with her foster brother Cuba, when she's not interested in playing with Cuba anymore she has no problem telling him to back off, she may be petite but she doesn't let that stop her! On the softer side, she is a cuddler and will brighten anyones day. Mindy is spay, and current on her shots. She is working on her housetraining at this time, but is still a pup so training will have to continue.

Mindy is a sweet confident little girl anyone would be lucky to have her in their life. Please call Mary at 262-633-9371

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Bruser - Loaded with Puppy Fun


Located in Milwaukee Wisconsin, Bruser is one of the most adorable puppies you will ever see. He is loaded with fun puppy energy and loves to be held and give puppy breath kisses. Bruser is a Maltese/Yorkie mix, he is neutered, current on shots appropriate for a 12 week old pup and Micro chipped.. He will not last long so please don’t wait to get your application in. Please call Mary at 262-633-9371

Tina - Just a Puppy


Located in Milwaukee Wisconsin, Tina is one of the most adorable puppies you will ever see. She is loaded with fun puppy energy and loves to be held and give puppy breath kisses. Tina is a Maltese/Yorkie mix, she is spayed, current on shots appropriate for a 12 week old pup and Micro chipped.. She will not last long so please don't wait to get your application in. Please call Mary at 262-633-9371

Shasha - Pretty As A Princess


LOCATED IN MUSKEGO, WISCONSIN: Hi, my name is Sasha. My foster mom gave me that pretty name and I know it very well. I am approximately 4 years old and was recently rescued from a puppy mill. Luckily, I am in good health. I have been spayed and am up to date on all my shots. When I entered my foster home, I was a frightened little girl who didn't trust humans at all. In fact, I feared just about everything. Oh...how my life has changed since then. In the last several weeks, my personality is really beginning to blossom. I am trusting humans more and more. You see, I had never experienced a kind human touch until now, and I really like it! I love being petted, pampered, and massaged. I also feel very secure with other small doggies around me. I snuggle with them while sleeping, & we play together when I'm awake! I weigh only 7 pounds, but am a very good eater and must be careful not to overeat. Plus, I have learned to go potty on a pad like a good little girl. I am adjusting nicely to my new life outside of a puppy mill, and what a wonderful life it is! My tail just won't stop wagging...I am so happy!

Guess what? My foster mom thinks I'm as pretty as a Princess. Just see for yourself! Yes, I really do feel pretty in my new red dress. But, I'll let you be the judge!

My new forever home must be a family who will have patience with my progress, show me the compassion, love, and the understanding that I deserve. These are the things I will need in order for me to continue to blossom into the loving little Maltese girl that I was meant to be, and will be, when the right family comes along to adopt me. Could that family be yours? Please call Mary at 262-633-9371 for more information on how you can adopt Sasha.


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"The Oz Man" - Little Ozzie - Looking for New Home

Located in Orange County, California; Meet little Ozzie. We call him the "Oz Man". This little boy is 18-months-old. He is full of love, and life. He gets along well with the other fosters, and even enjoys snuggling with a few of them. He loves to lay, and play, in the big bed with his foster mommy. He's a good boy, from a good home, which the original owner, sadly, has health problems. So she made the, very hard, decision to surrender him.The "Oz Man" is fully vetted. He's doing well with housetraining, but will need a little extra attention, in that area. Whomever adopts this sweet angel,will be VERY lucky, indeed. Please call Mary at 262-633-9371 if you are interested in this little angel.

Loving Life and Smiling - Cagney Waits for a Home


Location Milwaukee Wisconsin. Did someone say play? I'm an expert! Cagney may have spent the first seven months of his life in a puppymill but that has not dimmed his zest for life. He's an adorable 8# Maltese with personality plus. He's a curious, smart, happy, fun-loving puppy who will make a wonderful addition to your home. This little bundle is neutered and current on his shots. Cagney gets along great with other dogs and people and loves to play chase in the yard. Being a puppy, Cagney is still working on his potty training skills. He needs a home with an active playmate. Cagney's love of life shines through. Just look at that smile!

Please call Mary Palmer at 262-633-9371 for more information on how you can adopt Cagney.

Sunday, March 22, 2009

The Journey

When you bring a pet into your life, you begin a journey - a journey that will bring you more love and devotion than you have ever known, yet also test your strength and courage. If you allow, the journey will teach you many things, about life, about yourself, and most of all, about love. You will come away changed forever, for one soul cannot touch another without leaving its mark.

Along the way, you will learn much about savoring life's simplep leasures - jumping in leaves, snoozing in the sun, the joys of puddles,and even the satisfaction of a good scratch behind the ears.

If you spend much time outside, you will be taught how to truly experience every element, for no rock, leaf, or log will go unexamined, no rustling bush will be overlooked, and even the very air will be inhaled, pondered, and noted as being full of valuable information. Your pace may be slower - except when heading home to the food dish - but you will become a better naturalist, having been taught by an expert in the field.

Too many times we hike on automatic pilot, our goal being to complete the trail rather than enjoy the journey. We miss the details - the colorful mushrooms on the rotting log, the honeycomb in the old maples nag, the hawk feather caught on a twig. Once we walk as a dog does, we discover a whole new world. We stop; we browse the landscape, we kick over leaves, peek in tree holes, look up, down, all around. And we learn what any dog knows: that nature has created a marvelously complex world that is full of surprises, that each cycle of the seasons bring ever changing wonders, each day an essence all its own.

Even from indoors you will find yourself more attuned to the world around you. You will find yourself watching summer insects collecting on a screen. (How bizarre they are! How many kinds there are!), or noting the flick and flash of fireflies through the dark. You will stop to observe the swirling dance of wind blown leaves, or sniff the air after a rain. It does not matter that there is no objective in this; the point is in the doing, in not letting life's most important details slip by.

You will find yourself doing silly things that your pet-less friends might not understand: spending thirty minutes in the grocery aisle looking for the cat food brand your feline must have, buying dog birthday treats, or driving around the block an extra time because your pet enjoys the ride. You will roll in the snow, wrestle with chewie toys, bounce little rubber balls till your eyes cross, and even run around the house trailing your bathrobe tie - with a cat in hot pursuit- all in the name of love.

Your house will become muddier and hairier. You will wear less dark clothing and buy more lint rollers. You may find dog biscuits in your pocket or purse, and feel the need to explain that an old plastic shopping bag adorns your living room rug because your cat loves the crinkly sound.

You will learn the true measure of love - the steadfast, undying kind that says, "It doesn't matter where we are or what we do, or how lifetreats us as long as we are together." Respect this always.

It is the most precious gift any living soul can give another. You will not find it often among the human race.

And you will learn humility. The look in my dog's eyes often made me feel ashamed. Such joy and love at my presence. She saw not some flawed human who could be cross and stubborn, moody or rude, but only her wonderful companion. Or maybe she saw those things and dismissed them as mere human foibles, not worth considering, and so chose to love me anyway.

If you pay attention and learn well, when the journey is done, you willbe not just a better person, but the person your pet always knew you tobe - the one they were proud to call beloved friend.

I must caution you that this journey is not without pain. Like all paths of true love, the pain is part of loving. For as surely as the sun sets, one day your dear animal companion will follow a trail you cannot yet go down. And you will have to find the strength and love to let them go. A pet's time on earth is far too short - especially for those that love them. We borrow them, really, just for awhile, and during these brief years they are generous enough to give us all their love, every inch of their spirit and heart, until one day there is nothing left.

The cat that only yesterday was a kitten is all too soon old and frail and sleeping in the sun. The young pup of boundless energy wakes upstiff and lame, the muzzle now gray. Deep down we somehow always knewthat this journey would end. We knew that if we gave our hearts they would be broken. But give them we must for it is all they ask in return.

When the time comes, and the road curves ahead to a place we cannot see, we give one final gift and let them run on ahead - young and whole once more.

"Godspeed, good friend," we say, until our journey comes full circle and our paths cross again.

~ Crystal Ward Kent

Monday, March 16, 2009

Meet Winter - Ready to Love a Family


Scottsdale, Arizona: Meet Winter,the handsome little love bug who is just full of love to give to the perfect family. Winter is between 4 and 5 years-old. He is initally a little shy and takes a little time to warm up to new people and new situations. Once he does though, look out! Winter is still learning the doggy door but is fully potty trained and has had zero accidents in his first week with his new foster family. Winter would do well in a family with no other dogs or one with dogs who are quieter. He's a good boy, and loves nothing more than being held. He'll wrap his paws around your neck, and nestle his little head on your shoulders. But more important he will wrap himself around your heart. He is current on shots and neutered. Please call Mary Palmer if you think your heart needs some warming from Winter. 262-633-9371

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Waking Miss Daisy

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Spencer Is Looking for a Home

LOCATED IN SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA: Spencer is a very happy little guy, with a terrific personality. He was in really bad shape when picked up in Phoenix as a stray. His ears were full of dirt and a serious ear infection. The vet estimates that he is approximately 9 years old; he is a little hard of hearing as a result of his previous ear problems, but this does not take away from anything he does. Spencer is neutered, has had a dental, is up to date on his vaccinations. He looks and feels like a totally different dog than when he was picked up. His tail is always wagging and he gets along well with his other doggy brothers and sisters, although he is not quite as rowdy as they are. He is perfect on the potty training and would do great either in a home as an only dog or a home with other quiet dogs. If you are interested in a great companion please call Mary at 262-633-9371.

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Maltese In A Box

Tinkerbell - Give This Girl Your Heart and A Home

Located: St Charles Illinois. My name is Tinkerbell. My story has a pretty rough beginning. I was one of 125 dogs living in a little house with just one human. Someone came and took all of us away. I went to a vet and he said I had a really bad heart problem. My tummy was swollen and I was not feeling well at all. Then I took a long ride to Wisconsin to a place called rescue. They took me to a vet who said my heart was just fine, but I was full of parasites. They gave me some medicine and wow did I start to feel really good. Today I am 4 1/2 pounds of puppy energy. They think I am about 11/2 to 2 yrs old, and boy oh boy do I love life. I have so much energy that I need a home with someone who can keep up with me. Take me for walks, and play, play, play. Don't get me wrong I LOVE my cuddle time too. I love sleeping in a human bed and knowing I am safe. I would really like a buddy, but one that is young enough and has enough energy to play with me. Unfortunately I lost the hair on my ears and part of my tail because of the trauma to my system from those nasty parasites. There is some fuzz starting to grow back, I do look a little silly right now but then I am a silly little girl. Please call Mary (262-633-9371) if you want to adopt me, I would be so happy

Sweet Tessa Looking For Her Forever Home

Located in Racine, Wisconsin; Tessa is a 1 ½ yr old female. She has been spay and is current on all of her shots. Tessa is a Maltese /Shih Tzu Mix we believe. She weighs about 7 ½ pounds of bounding energy. She will win anyone over with those huge sweet eyes. Tessa was picked up as a stray, limping in the cold. When no one claimed her at the shelter she was transferred to Maltese Rescue needing veterinary care. While we suspected she had a broken leg we were surprised to find that the leg could not be repaired. Tessa had to have her rear leg removed. Now, here she is just a few weeks since her surgery and she is running like the wind. She does not know she only has three legs. Shhh don’t anyone tell her. She is a snuggle bug. But so full of energy, so a home with enough energy to keep up is necessary. Please call Mary for more information about Tessa. 262-633-9371

Another Tucker

Located in New College Pennsylvania; Tucker is a wonderful little Maltese. He has been in my foster care since February 1, and is an absolute joy to have in our home. Tucker is a 5 year old, neutered Maltese and weights about 12 lbs, and could stand to lose a pound or more. He loves to go on walks, and will walk well on a leash. He gets along well with other dogs, but would prefer a home without other dogs or a home with a submissive dog, just like him. Tucker loves to cuddle up on the sofa next to me or rest on my lap, and most of all at bedtime he wants to crawl into bed with us and our two other dogs. Tucker seems to prefer woman over men and children, but would do well with a man in the household who took his time getting to know Tucker. Tucker is 98% potty trained, but needs to be fed and walked on a regular-daily schedule. I take Tucker out frequently during the day to remind him it is potty time. We haven’t had any potty incidents since he has been in my care. Tucker has been to obedience school and understands basic commands such as: Sit, Stay, Come, Leave it, Shake, Dance and is extremely eager to please. Tucker will certainly be missed in our home when he goes to his Forever Home, as he has been my constant shadow since the day we met. He is without a doubt a bundle of joy, and would be a loyal, playful and wonderful companion to his Forever Family. Please call Mary at 262-633-9371.

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