Wee Betsy and Bonny Wee Lass from the UP, Michigan...

Hello Sue,
Thought you might be tickled to witness our own wee miracle>>>>

And the Lion shall lie down with the lamb....


What a lovely peaceful sight!
But Mama's slippers are even more comfortable.....LOL!

Love ya, Sharon

Shiloh from Syracuse, New York~

Hi Susan,

I just wanted to let you know I took Shiloh to the vet today...everything is fine. Shiloh was the hit of the office. He's actually sitting on my lap right now making my typing this email interesting to say the least. I attached a couple of pictures...the one he's with Hershey. Shadow pretty much avoids him right now so I haven't been able to get a picture of them together. Well my little guy is chewing my desk so by for now-Laura

Katie and Sophie from

The other day, mommy, daddy and Lauren came home with a huge tree that they put on a table in the middle of the room. What is wrong with them? Trees belong outside we think.

Next they put lights on it and funny dangley things. It was good because we could get up on the chair and take them off and then get chased around the house. We had fun.

Today, they put a train around the bottom. We weren't liking that too well. It tooted and made noise going around and around. We sense danger but mommy says it's okay.

Mommy also says we are going to have a lot of fun with the wrapping paper on Christmas day. We're not sure what that means but if it's anything like toilet paper or news paper then we know we will like it.

Hope everyone is well and enjoying the Christmas Season thingy.

Love,
Sophie and Katie

Betsy's Christmas Sweater~

Hello dear Friend,

Have you got snow out there yet? It has been snowing here all day today, and I hear we are in for a BIG storm later this week, I think starting tomorrow evening. We went into Munising today to run errands, so we got fresh milk and bread just in case. Thank God the freezer is full if we get snowbound. Sydney had to go out with the snow blower after we got home and clean out the driveway, and that wind was right off the Lake....he looked like he was freezing. That's why we don't let the baby outside....but she is keeping warm in her new sweater....

The sweater is a Christmas sweater that says Ho, Ho, Ho....the hearts representing the O's. This picture was taken while she was playing with her teddy bear....she sleeps cuddled up to her teddy at night. She's such a little doll, but she sure is a live-wire. The only time she is still is when she is napping. She was running Sydney ragged this afternoon while I finished decorating our Christmas tree.
Well, everything is doing fine, she is eating and drinking and doing her business without problems. She heads for her puppy pads most every time. Bonny is still grudgingly patient with her, and we remain prayerful that things will get smoother between the two of them as time goes on.
Sharon

Maisy from Rockledge, Florida~

Momma Sue,Look at me with my new friend! I love her:) We have really worn each other out! Boy have I had an exciting 4 days with my new family in Florida. I've gone to the Dr. who says I look GREAT, met my new doggie sister, Molly. I'm not sure why Molly doesn't absolutely love me yet...I've tried, I even thought I'd let her play mommy! I think she is doing that adjusting word I hear. I have fell in love with my new family! They have taken me for car rides, taken me for walks and even took me on a day trip to Boca Raton! I have done that adjusting word too::) I have adjusted to the Sherpa, the play- yard and the crate. Of course I howl or as my new daddy says...Cocker doodle do's... when I am wanting to play and am not tired. I am learning that doesn't get me my way. Everyone in my new family says I am an angel! They want to thank youfor making me so wonderful. They can't believe how great I am. Oh, and this potties thing....I'm getting that about wired. But wow, it seems like such a long way to the door sometimes, my new family sometimes carry me outside if they think I have to go badly...wake when I wake up.I'm tired now and ready to nap...tell my mommy Crystal - I love her and that I am loved very much here....it's great to be a part of this family too. My new momma Rose Ann says she is forever grateful to you for me.....whatever that means...Cocker Doodle Do's...and lots of love toos:)Maisy from Florida

Bella from Tuckasegee, North Carolina~

Mom took me to the Nursing Center today to visit Grammy. Then she told me we had to go to the Director of Nursing, the Activities Director and then downstairs to meet Steve in Administration because I have a very important job. What's a job? As long as it involves tons of love, petting and belly rubs I'm all for it. While we were downstairs Mom and I had to have our pictures taken. Well, they weren't too sure how they were going to get my photo, the camera was attached to the computer, until Mom asked them where they wanted me. Guess what? Mom had me sit in the chair without my leash, then gave the commands "wait" then "watch me" which I did. They couldn't believe I did this without the leash! In fact they told us this was the first time one of the pet volunteers had followed commands while the photo was taken and being processed (I don't really know what that means) but I got a shiny new badge which I wear on my visits. I'm sending you a copy, I hope my new badge photo came through.

I love reading about all the High Calling Cocker puppies. Maybe I need to talk with Bonnie or Lani about this sister thing.

Tail wagging happy thoughts and puppy kisses,
Bella (It's time for a nap after work)

Dear Susan,


We are finally home. It was wonderful to finally meet you! I hope I will be coming again soon for a sister for our boy. We were an hour late leaving Buffalo and eleven people including us missed our Atlanta connection, so we had to spend the night in Philadelphia. We were put on a flight this morning at 6:00. After landing in Atlanta we met with my sister and her family so they could meet their new nephew and cousin. They are in love just as we are. We were worried about the pup with all the changes, but he did great. He’s a wonderful traveler, and everyone who saw him was in awe of his beauty and sweet disposition. Last night at the motel, he noticed his reflection in the mirror on the closet door. He ran, played, licked, and pawed his reflection, and we laughed so hard it hurt. We stopped several times on the way home so he could use the bathroom. We fed him the puppy food dry on the way home, and he likes the little red ones ( torn in half) best. We had a water bottle and a little narrow bowl we had taken with us and he drank often from it in the car. At home he has explored and discovered where his food and water will be. He’s so cute when his feet slide a little on the kitchen floor. I’m going to get a mat for him tomorrow, so he can eat in peace. Ha! We have played with his toys, and he likes this little one with some tiny knotted strings the best. We have tested them all for safety. Right now he is snoozing on the wooden bottom of the coffee table. Dixie and Precious both liked that spot. I think they feel secure and are positioned so they won’t miss a thing. I can’t believe how happy we all are, and it’s all because of your High Calling. I will send some pictures soon. We are tired but, oh, so happy and thankful for this tiny blessing that has been added to our family.

Lots of love,
Nancy
PS – Christian is blissful and they have really bonded.

Goldie from Pearland, Texas~

Susan,

Goldie is truly a High Calling Cocker.
Happy holidays from me and my family.

Ron

Maggie (Goldie) from Pearland, Texas~

Hi Susan,

Here is an update on the magnificent Goldie. I am enclosing pictures for you to see how beautiful she is. We had a professional take these for her two year old birthday and Christmas. I hope you enjoy them as much as we enjoy her. WOW what a wonderful addition to our family she has been. I thank God she is a happy dog and a smart one too.

Thank you,

Ron & Gail

Betsy from the UP, Michigan~

Dear Mommy Sue,
I have something called a forever home, and I like it here! I have a soft bed, and a big soft teddy bear I cuddle up next to in my bed and my pinky blanky you sent home wit me. I liked ridin' in that big thing called a car, cause my new daddy Syd held me all the way, so I weren't scared at all! I have new bowls that are mine, and toys to play with. And guess what Mommy Sue, I have me a big sister dog named Bonny. I chase her all around the house....we like to play tag together. She nudges my behinder to get me chasin' her, I think she's gonna like me cause I'm so cute. I miss my doggy mom and family, and you too....but I think I'm gonna stay here now, okay? I'm not too sure about that cold white stuff they call snow, but my new mom and dad don't let me go out in it cause they says it's something called "too cold".
Any way, I guess it is time for bed, and I'm yawnin....nite, nite. I love you,