Well, yesterday it was a year since I adopted Mindy (chocolate cocker spaniel, from Atlanta rescue) and I wanted to let you know how she is doing.

Mindy took relatively no time to adjust to her new surroundings. She loves to run and chase her beloved tennis balls around the house and yard. At last count there were 9 of them floating around the house and she is very particular when choosing which ball she wants. If she wants a certain one, she will hunt the house until she finds it, by-passing several others in the process. She will spend hours out in the yard just sniffing around (her Cocker heritage I would guess) and loves to go for car rides.

My Mother recently retired so Mindy has company most of the time. She is a very affectionate "Velcro" dog. When I am home, she is either on top of me or within close proximity. She will follow me from room to room and as long as she can see me, she is happy. She typically sleeps on the end of my bed, but she always has one paw on my foot or leg all the time. She just needs to know I am there I guess. She is very smart and let's her needs be known. When she is hungry, she will sit right in front of you and lick her lips until you feed her. If you ignore her, she will quietly yip to you until you pay attention. When I get home from work she will leap on top of me and "talk" to me for 2 or 3 minutes. It is really quite something. She has quite a lovable way about her and she is great with my little nieces and nephews also. They just love to play ball with her and give her treats.

I am curious to know if you have had any contact from the people who adopted Murphy, Mindy's mate that was found with her. I wonder if he is as sweet and lovable as Mindy. If you have had contact with them, do they live in the area? (Ed note: we are making contact with Mindy's mate.) Anyway, I just wanted to thank you for finding Mindy and bringing her to us. We truly could not ask for a better dog. I have attached a few pictures of her for you.

Again, thank you so much. She has really added so much to our home.

Fondly,

Ann Malloy & Mindy