On February 10, 2007, we had to put our 13 year old beagle, Scooter, to sleep. He was a wonderful dog and we really missed him. However, by the end of April we were wanting to fill an empty place in our home. While searching the internet for beagle puppies, I came across the ad for Sadie Sue, a 4 month old beagle, who had the cutest face you could ever imagine! We fell in love with her just from the pictures we saw.

On May 5, 2007, my husband and I drove from Buffalo, MN, to Spencer, IA, to pick up our new puppy. Believe me we had some apprehension about getting a new puppy. What was it going to be like again after 13 years? What if the puppy didn’t like us or we didn’t like her?

Well, when we arrived in Spencer, IA, at People for Pets, and we took one look at Sadie, we fell in love! She was prettier than the pictures we saw on the internet. She has brought so much enjoyment and laughter to our lives, along with some frustration – she has only chewed on one pair of my shoes and is pretty well potty-trained. There is nothing better than coming home from a tough day at work and having her run up to greet you with her bubbly personality! Sadie is now almost 9 months old and we are so thankful that we were the family chosen to adopt her. She has made our family complete!

Thank you Donna and People for Pets!

Jerry, Lisa, Jacob & Thomas Middagh Buffalo, MN

Hi my name is Penelope, but my parents call me Penny. I was adopted during the summer and moved to the big city of Des Moines. My mom told me she was bored at work, browsing the internet and stumbled upon a picture of me. She e-mailed to see if I was available and a couple of weeks later I was brought home. Now I get to play everyday in a big yard with my brother Biscotti. He tries to bully me around, but I like to think I keep him on his toes. I love to give kisses and I especially love my pretty sparkly pink leash... walks are my favorite time of day. Although laying in the sun is fun too! Everyone who comes to visit me wants to take me home because I am so cute, but I think I will stay with my mommy and daddy and Biscotti forever, what would they do without me? Thank you so much People for Pets for finding me a great home and thank you to my foster mommy Lynn for taking such good care of me before I found my permanent home, my family and I couldn't be happier!

xxxxx (lots of kisses), Penny and Family

Bella came into my life when I decided that my bulldog “Winston” and I were ready for another addition to our family. Hence the search for another pal. I had decided that I wanted to adopt a dog from a local shelter and give a dog a chance to have a great life. So I was just ecstatic when I saw Bella’s picture on this website. A few weeks later Bella was riding home with me to her new home and family.

Bella had quite a few new things to learn and adapt to. She was a real trooper. She learned her house training very quickly. She also figured the couch was the best place for her in a matter of days. Bella really didn’t care too much for Winston at first and in fact was quite jealous of any time he spent with me. Winston won her over as he is a patient little gentleman and now they are the best of friends. She is also very adamant about keeping his face clean.

Her next favorite place to sit is under the table by our feet and she doesn’t mind at all sharing her space with my grandson Cooper.

Bella loves to go on walks and of course everyone she meets just can’t get over how beautiful she is. She leaned her manners on the leash in a short time also. Maybe I am biased but I think she is very intelligent and intuitive. Bella goes out to the family farm and most any event that dogs are welcome such as soccer, football and baseball games. She is a big hit wherever she goes.

The biggest change I have seen in Bella is that she just smiles. She is so happy that at times it seems she can hardly contain that happiness. It seems she is saying, “I have a family, I am a house dog and I can hardly believe that this is my life!”

I share this quote with you.

“He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.”

Thank you for allowing me to adopt such a faithful friend.

Shelly, Winston and Bella