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Abby

Abby Now

Abby Before

Our dwarf German Shepherd Dog, Abby, aka "The Abster" is so much fun! She is a small dog with a very *BIG* personality. After several weeks of heartache following the loss of our first dwarf GSD and best friend, Brandon, at the age of 7, we came across the GSRNE website and saw Abby's picture. Another dwarf! We had been hoping for 7 years to meet another dwarf and there she was. Abby has settled into our home and hearts very quickly. When we first brought her home, she immediately inspected every room, opening doors as she went! She is a bundle of energy, does everything with great enthusiasm and has quite a zest for life. The Abster chases every furry thing she sees. She is very sociable and loves to play with squeaky toys, stuffed animals, and tennis balls. Our pretty girl loves attention and is admired often. She greets visitors at the door, brings them a toy, offers a paw, and always rolls over for a belly rub. She has a tremendous appetite and is a skilled food thief! She adores riding in the car and will jump into anyone's open car! She travels with us everywhere. Her favorite place to visit is the beach where she chases seagulls and swims, eagerly hopping waves. The Abster is always alert and very nosey. She inspects everything and patrols from each window in the house. She is a bossy and pushy girl (our little "bulldozer"), not in the least bit shy, and fearless. She is a talker, forever communicating, loudly. The name Abby means "gives joy", and she is true to her name.

Although we can never replace our "Little Angel", thanks to Janice and the volunteers of GSRNE we have the joy of another dwarf GSD in our lives. Special thanks to Marianne and Karen, Abby's foster moms, and Sue, her Buddy, for taking such good care of our little girl until GSRNE united us.

Dargo

Dargo is wonderful. He is very outgoing and friendly with every dog and person he meets. Everyone is a potential friend. He loves day care so we try to make it there once a week. I knew Dargo was meant to be with us -- the first night he was with us he put his back up against me and gave me his belly to rub. We are incredibly grateful to Jack Himmelsbach, who fostered Dargo for 8 months and gave him a wonderful foundation and lots of love, too! Dargo is so sociable that I try to give him as much contact with other dogs and people as I can. Everyone who meets him, likes him. We adore him!

Christy

The moment I saw Christy I knew we were meant to be together! I could see that she was very interested in coming to meet me but just couldn't make herself do it. She is a very shy beautiful girl. It didn't take long before she approached though and then, well our fates were sealed. I truly believe that I am supposed to be with her and she with me. Together we are healing and every day is a new opportunity to learn from each other about that wonderful bond between canine and human. She is the love of my life.

Thanks to everyone at GSRNE who were involved in getting Christy and I together!

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