06/30/04
Java and Zorro (originally Ginger and Zumi) are two very happy campers and so are we. Chris calls them Binky and Bunky. Zorro settled down considerably this spring as it finally sank in that he wasn't going to get bounced around anymore. He's a big gentle boy, knows that he no longer needs to be toy-possessive and he's 100% trustworthy with Jeffrey, the cat. Even when Jeff lay down right in the middle of all Zorro's toy, he was perfectly safe.
Java is such a happy girl! She races into the bedroom every morning to greet me. Zorro usually waits in the kitchen, not wanting to get too far away from potential food. Java likes to retrieve tennis balls (while Zorro looks on saying, "what's that all about?") When we go for walks, Java loves to circle around and gets way more exercise than anyone else. It's a riot how she bounds around in the yard and eggs on Zorro to play. She outwits him in the chase games and then he eventually pins her down to show who's boss. She's such a sweetie and the two complement each other really well.
Every evening they both get rambunctious when it finally cools off. After racing around in the nightly chase and wrestle game, we go for a walk. I'm perfectly comfortable taking the two of them by myself just about anywhere, or Chris joins us. People constantly stop to remark at how gorgeous both dogs are. I'll attach a photo taken this spring in the park.
I biked with them both when the weather was much cooler. Put a springer on each side of the bike, then manned the brakes and kept a lookout for other dogs. Zorro was the turbocharger if we saw anything of interest. Java could probably run forever, but Zorro slows down after the initial few miles.
Now they love to sleep on the cool floors with the air-conditioning on. Java makes it very clear that she wants to stay inside during the day. Zorro's happy just about anywhere and there are plenty of nice shady spots outside. He’s a maniac for walnuts, which are all around our yard with all our trees. Now he's discovered that cherries are good eating, too.
Well, that's more than you ever wanted to know. Cindy, I hope Stella finds a good home. She was the first mal that interested me on your website before originally being adopted out. She sounds like a great dog and I seriously debated whether I could take on a third mal before deciding that would probably be more than I could handle.

06/30/04
We have had Katanni for a year now.  She is the perfect match for our family.  Over the last year she has really settled in and comfortably changed and relaxed.  She plays with toys that she had not shown an interest in when she first got here.  She LOVES to jump on the trampoline with the kids and even alone when she's feeling frisky. Tanni gets cookies from the neighbor every morning and she'll wait by the fence until he appears.  Our first Mal, Blaze, is Tanni's best friend and they play with toys together or chase each other for hours everyday.  I think Tanni is just as happy with all of us as we are with her.  What a gift she is!!  Thank you for the great service you provide to match wanting homes with Mals that need one.

06/30/04
Java and Zorro (originally Ginger and Zumi) are two very happy campers and so are we. Chris calls them Binky and Bunky. Zorro settled down considerably this spring as it finally sank in that he wasn't going to get bounced around anymore. He's a big gentle boy, knows that he no longer needs to be toy-possessive and he's 100% trustworthy with Jeffrey, the cat. Even when Jeff lay down right in the middle of all Zorro's toy, he was perfectly safe.
Java is such a happy girl! She races into the bedroom every morning to greet me. Zorro usually waits in the kitchen, not wanting to get too far away from potential food. Java likes to retrieve tennis balls (while Zorro looks on saying, "what's that all about?") When we go for walks, Java loves to circle around and gets way more exercise than anyone else. It's a riot how she bounds around in the yard and eggs on Zorro to play. She outwits him in the chase games and then he eventually pins her down to show who's boss. She's such a sweetie and the two complement each other really well.
Every evening they both get rambunctious when it finally cools off. After racing around in the nightly chase and wrestle game, we go for a walk. I'm perfectly comfortable taking the two of them by myself just about anywhere, or Chris joins us. People constantly stop to remark at how gorgeous both dogs are. I'll attach a photo taken this spring in the park.
I biked with them both when the weather was much cooler. Put a springer on each side of the bike, then manned the brakes and kept a lookout for other dogs. Zorro was the turbocharger if we saw anything of interest. Java could probably run forever, but Zorro slows down after the initial few miles.
Now they love to sleep on the cool floors with the air-conditioning on. Java makes it very clear that she wants to stay inside during the day. Zorro's happy just about anywhere and there are plenty of nice shady spots outside. He’s a maniac for walnuts, which are all around our yard with all our trees. Now he's discovered that cherries are good eating, too.
Well, that's more than you ever wanted to know. Cindy, I hope Stella finds a good home. She was the first mal that interested me on your website before originally being adopted out. She sounds like a great dog and I seriously debated whether I could take on a third mal before deciding that would probably be more than I could handle.

06/27/04
Doing great as are the boys.  We hike a couple times a week and they get to run and swim. Matt and Jody were by, just before moving to Austin TX. to see them again.  I sent some pics to Matt, just after that, so I think we're up to date.
I've been trying to get back to Centennial on Tues evenings, but haven't made it.  I did check out the web site to see what Thunder looked like, so I'd know who I was looking for. He's awesome.  I've never seen a white mal.  Even if that doesn't occur and there's some mix involved, he's beautiful. I have both kennels usable now, with some roof and deck repairs still needed.  They are functional. I was thinking he might be able to spend some time here and do some hikes. Just not sure about 3 and the male mix.  His bio says he cool. I do a mix of on and off leash and always on leash in the neighborhood.  Three is tough. Sometimes I have a hiking buddy, but not always, so I can't count on an extra hand. If I know in advance a friend is available, maybe we can do a test hike.
While Taku is very affectionate and clingy, Jordan comes over after every hike/swim outing and puts his head in my lap.  It's probably something else, but it sure seems like "Thanks for getting me out of Centennial.  I got to run and play and can snooze now."
The boys spar a bit and tease a lot, but no trouble.  Neither ever get mad, just a bit rough on old dad when I get swatted.

06/27/04
SHEBA HAS BEEN A GREAT DOG FROM THE DAY WE BROUGHT HER HOME. SHE LOVES HER WALKS, RUNNING IN THE BACK YARD, SLEEPING AT THE END OF THE BED & GIVING UNCONDITIONAL LOVE TO EVERYONE. SHE HAS MADE FRIENDS WITH THE PARROTS & KOI IN THE BACK YARD POND. WE ARE NOT SURE IF SHE GETS EXCITED WHEN MEETING OTHER DOGS OR WANTS TO EAT THEM. WE WILL TRY SOME DOG SOCIALIZING SOON. SHEBA SPENT FIVE DAYS BOARDED AT OUR VET WHILE WE WERE ON VACATION & SHE ADJUSTED WELL. (PROBABLY BETTER THEN US LEAVING HER). YOUR GROUP WILL NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH WE APPRECIATE ALL OF YOUR HARD WORK. THE PERSON THAT GAVE UP SHEBA MISSED THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE LOVED BY AN OUTSTANDING COMPANION. THANKS AGAIN FOR BRINGING SHEBA & US TOGETHER.