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Pearl the Old Girl - from Kansas City, Missouri

In January 2010, I saw a post on MHWR's Facebook page. The story about Pearl's owner having to surrender her because she was dying of cancer, broke my heart. She was brought to the vet to be euthanized. Luckily the vet decided she was too solid of a dog to just put her down even though she was clearly in her "senior years". I had no idea Pearl was in my area when I clicked on the Facebook post and offered to take her. After going through the paperwork and approval process I was given the opportunity to pick up Pearl from the vet which was only 15 miles from where we live in Missouri. This would have been a storybook beginning, except the vet decided to treat Pearl for heartworms. He gave me instructions on how to care for her, etc. Keep her calm. No excitement or running. Within three days Pearl went into convulsions and lost all control of her faculties. My kids and I were certain she was going to die but we refused to take her back to the vet knowing he would probably go ahead and put her down. We did everything possible to make her comfortable and keep her alive. With help from the MHWR gals who gave me instructions on things we could give Pearl such as Pedialyte and maple syrup rubbed on her gums to keep her blood sugars up…….A MIRACLE OCCURRED!!! She pulled through!!!! I continue to give her potassium, glucosamine and fish oil tablets several times a week. Within a few days I could tell the glucosamine helped her joints feel better. I had adopted a one year old Weim in June 2009 from a friend. Mollie is as wild and crazy as they come. Old Girl Pearl helps keep her in line, along with my five year old Bracco Italiano Pointer, Tucker. Pearl is so calm you have to sometimes check her for a pulse. But she gets excited when I come home from work or from an errand, and shows major enthusiasm when it's breakfast or dinner time. You can throw animal cookies in the air and she catches them just fine. She may be old, but she can still run with the other dogs! We are now a THREE DOG FAMILY.

The moral of our story is this………….never hesitate to adopt an older dog. Just think of the life they might have led before you decided to provide them with a safe, warm and loving home. Pearl looks at me with such gratefulness. WE ARE TWO OLD GIRLS WHO HAVE BONDED FOR LIFE! I am thankful she is there to greet me when I come home….along with my other two pups that we adore!!!! I am thankful for the MHWR volunteers who take on such huge tasks to rescue this gorgeous breed that needs lots of love and attention, strong guidance and training. Thank you MHWR for giving us the opportunity to adopt Pearl.

Julie Nelson Independence, Missouri

Hank the GSP- adopted June, 2010

Hank is wonderful. We are so in love with him. It is so hard to believe that he did not grow up here with us. He fits right in to our family!

Thank you Steve and Della

The Amazing Resilient Weim Named "Echo"- 2010

Everyone who has heard of Echo, knows that he is a success story in and of himself. We first met him at a Meet & Greet, but were a bit apprehensive because of the care he might need because of his background of such severe abuse and neglect. Our daughter in Boston had been checking out the available dogs on the rescue website and called shortly after we got home from the Meet & Greet and said "Mom, Echo needs you and dad". Turns out she was so right, but what we have found out in the three months since we have had him is just how much we needed him. He is a total love of a dog. Any problems we have had have been so minor in return for the love and affection he gives us. We are older and retired and had become a bit sedentary but Echo had remedied that. We go to the dog park with him each day where he can run to his hearts content. He loves to be wherever we are as you can tell from the photos. Or son visited last weekend and remarked that he thinks Echo has finally realized that he has found his forever family. We can not thank MHW rescue enough for their part in rehabilatating this beautiful animal so that he can finally enjoy the life he so totally deserves.

The Lee Family

HUNTER - adopted October 3, 2009

My husband Chuck and I moved to Colorado August of 2006 with three elderly weimaraners, Utsi (the mom), Christa (a daughter), and Gabriel (a son from a second litter). When the last of the three, Christa, crossed the rainbow bridge at 14 years 2 months in mid-September of 2009, our house seemed so quiet without a little grey ghost running around anymore - or at least the presence of one there. Christa was not a rescue dog but we rescued her when she was three weeks old. She had a PDA (a heart valve that is there in vitro but is supposed to close during her birth but didn't). It was recommended by our vet to put her down but I asked for other alternatives and he recommended the vet school in Raleigh, NC - two hours from where we lived at the time. Saw a cardiologist there and to make a long story short - they were able to successfully heal here. Christa was special as you know how sometimes weims have white markings on their chest...hers had a little white cross and she was a sweetie. Her mom, Utsi, lived 15 years 8 months. After Christa died, I kept a watchful eye on the Mile High Weimaraner Rescue sight, and had a yearning to go to the adoption event in Golden on October 3rd. I went through many obstacles to get there...road construction on E-470....getting lost once in Golden and taking a wrong turn only to find myself driving through the hills, confronting a major back-up due to an accident, but eventually got to the adopt-a-pet event in Golden. When I found the MHWR booth I ran into Nikki and she told me you know I'd give you any weimaraner you wanted. There were two females there and one male. I had already made my mind up I wanted a male as I lost my dear Gabriel unexpectantly to an infection that got in his bloodstream and it happened when I was out of town. I had a hard time getting over his loss as he followed me all over the house ... more so than the female weims we owned. Nikki pointed out Hunter to me that they just got him in from a shelter in Grand Junction and everyone loved him at Camp Bow Wow where he was boarded the night previously. She handed me his leash and I walked him around the parking lot and he seemed so good with other dogs and people already - it was amazing. I knew he wasn't just all weimaraner though as he has a lot of brown in his coat and huge paws. I took him home that afternoon for a trial...so quiet in the backseat of my car...never said boo. He adapted very well to our home and could smell the scents of our previous dogs. He checked on me several times on the first evening and went back to his pillow. It wasn't too long afterwards that he found out our bed was more comfortable and that's fine as my husband is working overseas for two years and he just made himself at home on the other side of the bed. He has yet to go on our furniture though - has never done it on his own even when I'm out of the house. He didn't tolerate a crate though - perhaps because he was sheltered for three months at a young age (he apparently was dropped off at a shelter on the 4th of July). That's ok though, as he's fine alone when I leave as long as I give him something to occupy his busy mind. Training helped tremendously with overcoming some challenges of getting into things. He is the perfect dog. I did a DNA test on him and he's about 3/4 weimaraner+1/4 labrador ~ a perfect combination of breeds ~ a weimador! His favorite past time is the dog park in the South Pinery in Parker and playing fetch with the oversized tennis ball. I haven't tried swimming with him yet, but no doubt he'd love the water. Found out early on he has pulmonary hypertension - a slow heart rate prompted me to get more testing done by a cardiologist. He said getting him out of higher altitude will help him so as a coincidence - we are heading to California this next week. He will get to meet some of my siblings weimaraners there too. I am blessed to have found Hunter and the joy he gives me is priceless. He will always be well taken care of and loved as all dogs should be. God bless all of you doing such great work in saving these beautiful dogs and finding them great homes.

Claudia and Chuck Curran

Sid- Adopted February 2010

We lost our weim after 12 years last July, it was a heart breaking time for our family. We had adopted another dog who fit great into our family, but we could never stop thinking about Jack. We started looking at MHWC with the intention of fostering a dog. We looked at all the dogs and decided that Sid would fit best into our life. So we started filling out the form to foster a dog, and realized that we may eventually want to adopt him, so we filled out the foster to adopt form. The rescue informed us that he had separation anxiety issues, so I started researching separation anxiety in dogs. It was then that I began to become unsure of what I had signed up for, but I stay at home with my kids so I figured he wouldn't be alone long enough to ruin anything. I also read that dogs with separation anxiety may urinate in the house, and 1 of our other dogs tried to urinate in our house when we first adopted him. I was starting to have fears that we were going to have urination wars in the house. I was scared that if I was gone too long my couch was no longer going to exist. We went ahead and adopted Sid, and couldn't be happier. He has never had and accident, our couch is still in one piece, and most importantly he LOVES the kids. My kids were having a sleepover one night, and Sid went to hop up in the kids bed to be with them, it wasn't long until he realized they were sleeping on the floor, so he hopped off the bed to curl up on the floor with them. Sid is getting so much better about relaxing quickly upon our coming home. All these fears about having a dog with separation anxiety issues ruining my house were unnecessary, other than a pair of blinds our house has remained intact. We realized that our lives will never be complete without a weim in it. Thank you for Sid!

Nesvold Family

Moose Adopted 2010

When we first heard about Moose he had just joined rescue and his fosters were just getting to know him. He had ended up in rescue after being surrendered to the local animal shelter because he was too much energy for the previous family. Moose had been in and out of the shelter about 4 times in his short 2.5 years. We were looking at another weim that we had made arrangements to go see but somehow kept going back to Moose. The main reason for wanting to add another weim to our family was for me to have a hunting partner. Our weim Diamond isn’t a hunter and since we love her so much were wanting another weim. Of course we needed a weim that also was going to be part of the family and do good with our children. After more info was posted on Moose’s bio he really started to sound like he would be a good fit for our family. So we had to meet him., and of course after meeting Moose we really liked him. But we agreed to still meet the other weim so that we could choose the best match. A week went by while we were waiting for the day we had set to meet the other weim and our family kept thinking about Moose. After much discussion we decided to not meet the other weim and adopted Moose. It is going on three months since we made Moose an official member of the family and it feels like he’s been here a lot longer. I think he feels at home here as he’s always wagging his stubby tail. It is always busy in our house but Moose is very schedule oriented and will let us know when its feeding time and when its time for bed. He is well behaved, minds his manners, and is even teaching Diamond (our female weim) some new things. The boys absolutely love playing with Moose and he enjoys it just as much. Even when it’s not play time Moose certainly loves those nap times as well with the boys. Moose is working on his hunting skills and we are excited for next season. We are having so much fun with Moose and we are thankful for Mile High adopting him to us.

The Wanner Family

Aztec- 2010

When we first applied to adopt a Weimaraner, we specified Aztec as the dog we wanted. Our thirteen year old weim has passed away in June, and I was determined to adopt a weim just like Kahlo. Kahlo was a large male with "issues." I wanted to adopt a dog that might have a more difficult time finding a forever home, and I felt equipped to handle the challenges. Aztec's description met my criteria. He seemed like a true rescue dog. He had been neglected for the first year of his life, chained outside through a Kansas winter, been through heartworm treatment, was on thyroid medication and was a very large male. After we brought him home, we realized he also had very little training, jumped excessively, constantly "mouthed," and had some possession aggression, all while thinking his 90 lb. body was that of a 3 month old puppy. We got our dog with "issues." "Azzy" is our work in progress. We have truly grown to love him and are committed to helping him acquire the social skills he never got in the first year of his life. He is incredibly smart, curious and loving. Like any self-respecting weim, he has enormous amounts of energy, loves affection (and any kind of attention, positive or negative), does hilarious things to make us laugh and has an enormous capacity to forgive and forget many of the hardships of his past. Aztec enjoys regular jogs, hikes, and has even gotten in some backcountry skiing this winter. One of his favorite pastimes is bugging our older, grouchy female dog and occasionally enticing her into a wrestling match. Aztec is doing really well with his commands. He is great in his kennel and has learned how to behave inside a home - no more jumping, mouthing and chewing! We are still working on some food issues, but we know it will take time. He's really doing great. Thank you so much to the Mile High Weimaraner Rescue who supported us in our desire to adopt Aztec and who helped us along the way with ideas and resources to help Aztec with his training and transition. He has carved his own special place in our home and our hearts. We are so happy to have him in our family.

The Young Family

Rosey- 2010

Hard to believe that this is the same Rosey who entered rescue earlier this year! Her story is below.
If you've ever read that poem called My Foster Dog is Beautiful she is definitely the dog in that poem! We had to wait for the other dogs to be unloaded from the transport because she was REALLY grumpy! So grumpy that the transport covered her kennel with several blankets. So, I stood there in the cold and waited for about 40 minutes. Finally, she emerged, hackles raised, and stinking like only a very smelly shelter dog could stink! I could smell her before she even got to me. There she was, with her saggy belly, no fur around her eyes, stinkin' and just freaked out. I loaded her into the car and took her home. I decided to let her chill in the car for 30 minutes because she refused to come out on her own. After I went to see her, she wagged her tail and hopped out of the car. She did her business and then we headed inside to my "party shower" so that I could scrub her down. Normally, I would never give a new foster dog a bath, especially one that seemed really freaked out, but the smell was seriously disgusting. It's like that Seinfeld episode where the car has bbo (beyond body odor) - really, it was so bad that I had to change my clothes. Let's just say that stinkin' collar is headed to the dump. I bathed her for a good 45 minutes. I have NEVER seen the crap come off of a dog like this before - she was greasy, filthy, and did I mention the smell? Anyway, she let me bathe her - I bet the warm water felt really good. And I scrubbed her really well. She now has the very expensive aroma of Isle of Dog shampoo and conditioner! It was all I had that could get her extra clean and help her to not be such a stinkpot! I cleaned her ears out (nastiness and definitely part of the smell), and I clipped her nails. The nail trimming endeavor took about an hour - I cut at least 4 to 5 inches off of her nails and I could have cut more. Her nails were curled up and she could barely walk. Now that she is 6 pounds lighter from the bath (you should see the amount of fur that came off of this dog!), smells amazing, and can actually walk on the pads of her feet, she is resting comfortably in her kennel for the night. She refused food, and she could stand to drop some weight. She discovered a mirror today - and flipped out! I never was able to convince her that the dog in the mirror was actually her on reflection. She lavished me with kisses and tried to climb in my lap. She is a very sweet girl. I'm calling her Rosey - as her future now has a rosey outlook and is no longer bleak. She'd make a great only dog for someone. She appears to be house-trained and crate-trained. And, aside from trying to kill her own reflection, she is quiet.

Congrats Rosey you are beautiful and very loved by your new family!

Lucus- 2010

Lucas has become a great companion. He doesn't like to leave my side for a second, and expects to enjoy every second of his life. He's very high energy, which fits into my life style. I do a lot of running which includes ultras, Mt biking, skiing, and skate skiing. I can count on him being there for every workout, and loving every second of it. Lucas is great with other dogs, people, and there's always this excitement for life that's with him. I highly recommend using Mile High Weims for adopting a lifelong companion. They put in countless hours making sure there a really good fit between Weim and owner.

Thank you very much,

Jurgen Montgomery

Adopting Two Weims are "Twice as Nice" Cash and Levi- 2009

Cash and Levi are quite content in their new Colorado Springs home. When the weather's sunny and there's no snow on the ground, they love sunning themselves in the back yard. They're getting better and better at learning how to walk on a leash. The gentle leader our vet recommended has been a lifesaver! They have also shown improvement socializing at the dog park. At first they were quite defensive, but every once in a while now, Cash or Levi will actually initiate play with another smaller dog. We were so fortunate to adopt such well-trained Weims. Completely housebroken, no chewing, no jumping on the furniture, and no counter-surfing...with one exception this past Valentine's Day.

Jessica and Patrick

Asher - Adopted February 2010

Asher joined our family as a foster/adoption dog on Friday, January 15, 2010. On the way home in the van, she rode with her head on my arm. She was in our house five minutes when she tried climbing up on the couch to make herself at home. That evening when I was getting ready for bed, Asher proceeded to climb up on the bed to snuggle in for the night! Since we don't regularly allow dogs on our bed, we told her to get down and lay on her own bed, and she was very willing to please. We had fun bonding with Asher over the weekend and then Monday morning came....time to go to work. Leaving her in her kennel broke my heart. I've never kenneled our dogs before, but she was used to it, and went right in. You might have guessed it was a very long day at work for me and I was counting the hours till I could be home with her! We slowly started leaving Asher out of her kennel for short periods of time when we were away from home. She quickly decided that our bed was the best place to spend her days....making her own little "nest" among the throw pillows! I figured that was better than her getting nervous about our being gone and chewing up the couch or other furniture. All went well for the first week or two. Then we were gone a bit longer than usual and I got home to find she had chewed a hole in my husband's pillow case and pillow!! When I showed Asher the hole and told her "NO. That's not a good dog. You will be back in your kennel during the day if you do this again....", Asher tucked her tail, put her ears down and quickly went to her bed on the floor at the end of our bed and curled up!! She knew!! Asher loves running with my husband every morning and playing fetch in the yard in the afternoon. When she isn't outside with us, she's following us around the house, curling up at our feet either in the TV room, under the dining room table, or under my quilting table! And she has quickly made friends with our kid's dogs when they come over to play. We are so glad Asher has adopted us and know that we're going to have many great years ahead with her. Even though we knew the first night Asher was in our home that we were going to keep her, Asher officially became all ours on Feb. 9th. We love you Asher!

The Millards

Samantha - Adopted 2009

I hope you and all the other Weimaraner guardian angels are doing well. Everyday my children and I are so thankful that you trusted us with Samantha. I’m not sure if you remember but you wanted us to foster her to see how we liked the breed. I was hesitant to bring in an 8 year old dog since we had just lost our boy at only 6 years old. Well, it only took a couple of hours and we absolutely fell in love with her. When she came to us she was 84 pounds and she couldn't’t even take a walk (she was like trying to control a moose on a string) around the block without limping. She was so afraid of being left in the yard I would have to stay outside with her so she would go to potty. She didn’t know how to play or chew on a bone or how to walk on a leash. She didn’t talk, look you in the eyes, or even give any kisses, but she still stole our hearts. She has been through a lot in her few months with us. It has taken a lot to get her healthy but we are finally there. She has been on a strict diet, had 3 broken teeth pulled and the rest cleaned, a biopsy, x-rays, ultrasounds, lots of blood tests, and medications. She has had liver problems which we thought may be liver failure, but the current medication she is on is working wonders. Her liver values are dropping and getting closer to normal all the time. She goes back in February for her next blood test. She is down to 69 pounds which our vet says it perfect for her. (You have to allow a few extra pounds for all her saggy baggy elephant skin.) She still has to have one more biopsy but we wanted to get the liver under control first. She has to continue to have eye drops three times a day and will have to be for her entire life, but she doesn’t mind. She knows it helps. She is a whole new dog. Any of our friends and family that met her when she first joined our family can’t believe how much she has changed and how amazing she looks. She loves her new life and her personality shines. She has inspired several people we know to check with MHWR when they are ready to adopt a dog. It is amazing to watch her walk on the leash as now you can see all muscles work in her legs as she enjoys longer walks and even jogging with us. (My son can even take her jogging by himself.) She has discovered the joy of kongs, peanut butter rawhides, car rides, long walks, snuggling with blankets, and being smothered with love. She rings a bell on the back door when she wants to go out and she even enjoys being outside for a few minutes by herself. She is now only on the liver medication, eye drops, and glucosomine. She is a pure joy to have in our lives. Thank you all for believing in us and for everything you do for all the amazing Weimaraners who deserve a second chance at life. We wish you all a Very Merry Christmas! Photos taken last weekend when we went on our annual Christmas tree hunt. She had so much fun!

Sheila, Anthony, and Alyssa Scaduto

Samuel - Adopted February 2002-Update November 2009

Update November 2009- My husband was working in Denver which is where we first saw Sam and I worked in Las Vegas. He is 8 years old now and is a wonderful guy. He is a therapy dog visiting Hospice House, a hospital and children read to him at the library. What he does is special. It would not matter to us if he did nothing. We feel his love every day.
Samuel was a seven month old blue male. He was bought from a pet store in Colorado Springs and turned in to the Pikes Peak Humane Society because he wet on his owners bed. He spent most of his life in an outdoor run. There was quite a bit of interest in Samuel, even though he had no obedience training and was not housebroken. After a pretty grueling adoption process, Samuel has found his new forever home. In his new home, he is the fourth Weimaraner the family has had over a thirty year period. His new human dad has had Weims for even longer than that! We are happy to report that he is housebroken and learning some good house manners.

Thank you for our gift- J. Kerschner

This is how Samuel looked back then in his new home:

This is how Samuel looks today:

Schnitzel (formerly known as Abe) - Adopted: Feb 2009

Hi, I wanted to let everyone know how I am doing since my adoption in February of 2009. I came from Kansas in a van and met my foster parents Chris and Eddie who eventually adopted me. I never made it on the Mile High Weimaraner website as I was a last minute arrival. My name was Abe but starting a new life I decided to go by Schnitzel which everyone seems to love. When I first came to Colorado , I was not in very good shape as I was living in a garage with several other dogs and cats and never had enough to eat. I was underweight and had ear and fur problems, but all that has been cured. Well enough about my past, let’s move on to the current. Since I was adopted, I always have plenty to eat and never worry about going hungry. I get plenty of exercise and have lots of room to run and play. I often get to go to the dog park at Chatfield reservoir where I learned to swim this summer. I love to fetch, especially the tennis ball in the water. I even raced Eddie up the steps of the old Manitou Incline by Colorado Springs ; I went a little slow for him so I would not make him feel too bad. I have several other neighborhood dog friends now and we all get along great. I also know many of the kids in the neighborhood and sometimes they even come over to see if I can come out and play with them. Since I was adopted, I have gone hiking in the mountains and the local parks. I travelled on a road-trip with Chris and Eddie to Mt. Rushmore to see the Presidents and then watched Eddie compete in a Triathlon in Minnesota . I got to camp in a tent several nights and had a blast. Later we all drive to Calgary to visit some of Eddie’s family and I got to run and play in the mountains. It was cool and rainy there but I still had a great time. I also went to Salt Lake City which was very nice and met some other friends. I am enjoying my life and am so thankful to have been adopted by such a wonderful family. There is talk that maybe another Weimaraner may be joining me soon, so I am keeping my ears and tail wagging as I wait for my new playmate to arrive. Thank you MHWC for making all this happen.

Love, Schnitzel

Kansas - Adopted June 2009

Read all about Kansas' big international journey to find her new home!

Tetley (formerly known as Avery) - Adopted 2009

Hello! Just wanted to let you know how Tetley (previously Avery) is doing. As you can see from the photos below, he has snuggled into our family with no problem! From day one he seemed to be right at home, even when his foster mom, Shonda, brought him over for a meeting, he just marched right up the back deck stairs and went into the house like he'd been there forever! We have to admit, our other Weimy, Scotia, was not happy at first when he came here forever, but after a few days she warmed up to him and now adores him (as you can see where she has her head on top of him)! The hair on his elbows and on the end of his tail is growing back, and he's gained weight. :) We're also working with his separation anxiety through training and some calming meds.

Tetley loves to hike with us, loves to go for long walks, and if it's food, he loves it no matter what! His favorite thing to do is walk around the house wagging his tail with a stuffed duck in his mouth, which Scotia tries to snag, and then we inevitably have a wrestling match--always funny to watch. Everyone who meets him melts because of his sweet sweet nature, and of course his snuggle-love. We are so happy to have him--he has given us much love and we smother him with our love in return. Thank you!

Alisa and Ian

Tessa - Adopted 2009

The first Weim Adopted from our South Dakota Chapter!
Tessa came to us about 6 months ago – she loves us and we love her. Even when she is a little crazy! Tessa is very active, loyal and protective, and is a good snuggler. Her favorite thing to do is to chase the balls thrown for her. She knows she has to drop her toys as we go back into the house and where they are stored in the garage. She is really good at coming right back to you with it, as she loves to go again. She also likes to go on walks and meet new people and dogs. Her name should be Houdini, as she manages to get out of her kennel even when it is secured, and can open just about any door and some drawers with her paws. We have learned to never leave food on the counter and to expect her to get into the garbage. I think her favorite foods are q-tips and Kleenex, and the occasional sponge.

If you are considering a Weim and can give it lots of attention, don’t walk, run to your nearest rescue. You will have a new best friend!

The Graslie Family

Louie - Adopted 2009

Thank you Mile High Weimaraner Rescue!! I don't think we could love our new weimaraner any more than we do - thank you so much for Louie! We recently lost our 13 year old Labrador which left a huge hole in our heart. Knowing we didn't have the patience to dedicate to a puppy and wanted to help another dog in need, we agreed to foster Louie, a 2 year old male Weim. We were hesitant, wondering how long it would take to truly bond with Louie because we recently lost our Lab and we agreed to foster Louis, so we didn't want to get too attached. Within a few hours we were hooked! He seemed too good to be true! He's very smart, loveable and gentle with our two other dogs and 3 boys (ages 7-10). I remember my husband looking at me the very first night and said "Foster? I think it's more like ADOPTION!" My husband fell in love along with the rest of the family immediately. Louie is the 3rd dog we've rescued (we currently have 2 rescue pointers) and when people see how great all of our rescue dogs are, they are so interested in doing the same. Louie will live out the rest of his long life chasing rabbits, going on long hikes and being king of the house with this two female pointers. He deserves it - it gives much more than he takes!! Thank you again to everyone at MHWR - you were amazing to work with and incredibly supportive!

Warm Regards,
The Mauro Family

Tucker - Adopted March 2009

I wanted to let you know that Tucker is doing great. He is such a good boy. He has been off the medication for over a month and no problems. We are able to leave him at home with the other dogs for over 8 hours without destructive behavior, though we really try not to do that. He is just part of the family and well on his way to regaining faith in people. I am sending a couple of pictures for you if you want to post them. I especially like the one of him with the pillow stuffing pulled out into the hall way. I guess he thought the bag of stuffing was one of his toys. He loves squeakier tennis balls, and stuffed animals, likes real animals too, especially our chicken. Tucker, Isis, and Cyrus all love to hang out and play together. Anyway, thanks for your work with Tucker. We are really happy to have him and he continually brings love and joy into our lives.

Sincerely,
Francis Houde and Sarah Belle

Jasper (formerly known as Jake) - Adopted 2009

Dear Weim Rescue,
We wanted to update you on our lives with Jake (we renamed him Jasper). This awesome pup is the poster-doggy for rescues! Watching him change and grow into our family is truly an amazing thing to experience. It was pretty obvious that he did not have a very good life before he was rescued. When we brought Jasper home, he was very emaciated, and we were having some difficulty with him gaining weight. It turned out he had a GI-bacterial infection and hook worms. Now that we have that cleared up he is doing better. He was a quite shy when we brought him home, but he quickly has grown comfortable with us and his Weim personality is sure shining through!

At first when we took him on walks he seemed just to go along with it. Now when we grab his leash he dances around excitedly to get outside. He didn't know his basic commands, but he picked them up imediately and is extremely well behaved. He loves his hikes, we go hiking almost every weekend he just loves the new experiences. His favorite toy is his snoopy. All his other toys he destroys with in a week, but his snoopy he treats like it is his puppy (Snoopy and Jasper shown together in photo below). He gently carries it around with him and he has to have it with him when he goes to bed! Jasper is very much a pack dog, he is very concerned with our well being. He needs to know where my wife and I are at all times. If we are in different rooms he gets up to check on the other person and does that several times until we are all in the same room. He has been a great addition to our family. We are extremely grateful to Mile High Weim Rescue. Thank you for what you do.

Regards,
The Woodland Family

Annie - Adopted May 2009

Just wanted to drop you a note to let you know how well Annie is settling into our home. She has become a part of our family in less than a week, and really seems happy! She loves her twice daily walks, and occasional trips to the dog park. Her energy level has lifted our spirits and keeps us honest with our walking programs. We"re thrilled to have her, and love her so much! She seems very happy here, and is being a very good girl. Thank you for allowing us to adopt Annie from your rescue. Rest assured that she has found a good and loving home, and that we will take the very best care of her possible. Pictures of Annie below are from before, during and after the dog park - one tired pup!

Kind Regards,
Judy and Chuck Lecke

Poppy - Adopted April 2009

Dear Nikki and the Weimeraner Rescue Team,
Poppi is such a dream dog! She is becoming part of our family and knows that she is our little girl. My daughter Simone is ecstatic about having her own dog and Poppi makes it look easy. I am so grateful that you talked us out of adopting a puppy and suggested a mature dog. Even though Poppi is 5, she has the energy and enthusiasm of a young dog with out all of the behavior issues. Thank you so much for that! Poppi sleeps in Simone's room in the bed that Simone bought with her own money and she walks her regularly so that Simone can learn about Poppy's leash habits. I also take Poppi on runs so that she can stretch out her long legs and just sprint. She has put on about a pound and doesn't have that wan, emaciated look she had. She is still lean, but now it looks right on her. Once again, thank you for the opportunity of meeting all of the wonderful dogs at the adoption fair. Poppi is so wonderful and loved that I know she was meant for our family.

Sincerely,
Lia Christians and Family

Keleigh - Adopted April 2009

Keleigh is doing GREAT!! She really has bonded closely with us and vice versa. We really love her and she is a solid, full member of our family now. She continues to be a great listener, does well both on and off leash, and is completely over her illness (she has put on about 5 lbs actually and is VERY active now). She has become a "celebrity" with the kids in the neighborhood and really seems to enjoy all the attention they place on her. She has really brightened our lives in ways we never imagined she would and we consider ourselves very blessed to have her in our lives. We thank each of you for the roles you have played in making her adoption possible!

~Todd, Mary, Keighley, Killian, and (of course) Keleigh Gentle ~

Scooby - Adopted March 2009

Scooby is a wonderful addition to our family. He is our first Weimaraner and I can't imagine what took us so long. He is incredibly affectionate and a true velcro dog loving his time with his people. Scooby immediately attached to me but has recently gravitated towards Sherry and now seems equally attached to us both. He loves the car! We took him on vacation with us to Texas after having him only a week. When returning, we ran into a blizzard and were stranded in Clayton, NM for two days. While there, Scooby stole the hearts of everybody staying at the hotel as he does wherever we go. Scooby loves his people as much as we love him. He is a wonderful dog and a great addition to our family. I want to thank you for your insight and concern in matching Scooby up with us. I was very impressed with Mile High Weimaraner Club's attention in insuring the perfect match for us and Scooby.

~Tim and Sherry Gregg~

Lucky - Adopted 2008

So Lucky....
We adopted Lucky almost a month ago. She is the sweetest dog and has filled our lives with so much love and joy. She is just what we needed to help our hearts heal the loss of our beloved Lab. Just the other day she chased away a stray Rottweiler and potentially saved me and my 2 year old daughter from being attacked. For that alone we are indebted to her. But even more so the love and faithfulness she has showed us in just the few weeks that we have had her. She loves to cuddle, snuggle, or just have a hand on her will do. She really is like Velcro and we don't mind one bit. She has found her forever home here with us-we adore her! I want to do everything I can to keep her healthy and thriving. We go for walks, runs, and parks. She just loves to be with us... as we love being with her.

Thank you for this amazing Rescue. Lucky rescued me for the sadness in my heart from losing our Lab just before Christmas. We are the Lucky ones... blessed...

~The South Family~

Bella (formerly known as Izzy) - Adopted 2008

What a great year! - Bella has been fabulous - we are thrilled to have her! - She bonded instantly with our 4 1/2 year old male weim, Dash. Our trainer said that you'd never know they hadn't been together all their lives! The two dogs are a riot together - they provide lots of entertainment and companionship! Bella is a sweet girl - and in great health for a seven year old - thanks MHWR!

Sincerely,
The Schneider Family

Tucker (formerly known as Gus) - Adopted March 2008

Tucker (aka Gus) came to us after our 13 year old male passed away (who was our rescue 12 years prior). We wanted a companion for our 12 year old female because she was lost without her partner. I perused the rescue site for the perfect male for her. We came across our Tucker. He was 1 (ish), looked just like our old guy Snickers and was so pathetically skinny. I knew this was our dog. We went to Petco to meet the MHWR crew and to check to see if Aspen and Tucker would get along. They did better than get along. They ignored each other. That was a better sign for us because we knew he would respect Aspen's age. They have been great companions ever since. He is a smart dog that could watch for squirrels for hours. Tucker is now joined by a Weim puppy and rolls around all day long with him in the grass while Aspen watches from a distance. We will always have this breed. We have Weims imprinted on our hearts forever, Especially rescue Weims.

~The Gray Family~

Macey Gray - Adopted 2008

Another great reason to adopt a Senior...
Hello MHWR,
Macey Gray is doing absolutely fabulous and we are still so happy to have her in our family. She has the funniest personality which still seems to be developing the more comfortable she becomes with us. The poor thing was shuffled so much in her life I think she is just now really becoming herself and trusting this really is her home. She's tried to push being the alpha a few times but another one of my girls is already the alpha so Macey got her butt kicked a couple of times. Nothing more serious than a little broken skin. She seems to have finally learned her place in the pecking order and is even starting to play with them occasionally (they play roughhouse with each other). Her favorite chair is one that is too small for her, which is funny to watch her fold herself into it.

She hikes and skis with us every weekend and is in great shape. She loves to fetch the ball (although we're working on reinforcing leave it so we don't fight to get the ball back). You'd never guess she is 8 years old except she sleeps more than the younger ones. Although we did a weeklong backpacking trip in August in the Wind Rivers and she stayed in Ouray with her grandpa & mimi because the trip was tough even on the two young ones. She got a hike every day with her mimi so she was happy. We don't regret adopting a senior at all! She is so funny when her dinner or breakfast is being prepared as she gets VERY excited and if it takes too long she starts barking. When we arrive home in the afternoon she also does this little bark/howl combo that is really funny. She does the same thing when we're getting ready to go run/hike/ski and it just makes us laugh out loud. Her saggy face makes us laugh too...so much fun to squish up and give her kisses. Speaking of kisses she LOVES to give kisses. That trait didn't appear until after she'd been with us about 6 months. Now she's a kissing fool! I've attached a couple of pics from New Year's Eve day. One is of Macey on the ski track at Ironton (above Ouray) and the other is of us with all 3 girls. Macey is on the far right looking at us.

Cheers and Happy New Year,
Kelley Harper & Ross Williams

Baxter - Adopted March 2008

We just want you to know how much we love Baxter, who we adopted from the Mile High Weimaraner Rescue in March of 2008. He has had plenty of time to make himself comfortable in our home and with our family and we can tell he loves us, too! The irony is that we were looking for a two-year-old female. I had researched the breed and found a good rescue (that's you!). I had been reading biographies on your website for months of the female dogs available for adoption, looking for just the right dog for us. I hadn't even bothered to read the bios of the males.

Our family really missed having a dog, since our last dog had died several months earlier. I knew what we were looking for in terms of temperment and decided to take a look at the males. After I read Baxter's bio, I just knew he was our dog. Baxter is male and five years old but he is the perfect fit for our family. After we met him, we were all convinced. The moral of the story is that your perfect dog may be somewhat different than you thought! We wanted a female because we thought she would be more gentle with our young children than a male. Baxter has proven to be very loving and gentle - unless he feels you owe him some attention. Then he will lean against you until you play with him or he knocks you over! Baxter lays at our feet while I homeschool our girls. When we are done, he romps with us in the back yard. He loves all of his family members - and we all think he loves us best! He is sweet and affectionate and energetic without being too wild. He has his naughty moments - in our house, the sofa is a no dog zone - but we enjoy each other's company. Baxter really is the perfect dog for us and we adore him! Thank you so much for bringing us together!

Merry Christmas and much joy from the Bernard family!

Ellie - Adopted October 2008

Ellie is a wonderful sweet girl, and very intelligent. In 2 weeks she has learned my route, knowing when to be on which side of the pick-up and when she can stretch out and sleep. I can't pin point what drew me to her, but she is a perfect companion, and I'm so thankful to have her with me. Thank you for your wonderful mission of caring for the Weims!!

Sincerely,
Phil & Ellie

Rocky - Adopted 2008

Oct 5th, 2008 we officially adopted the puppy formally named Cheyenne. He is now known as Rocky, due to his love of chewing rocks! We are working on other fun things to chew on that better for the teeth and stomach! He is getting adjusted and becoming more curious. He had never played or been exercised before so we’ve been gradually introducing him to all these new fun things. Before we adopted Rocky, we had a Labrador, who recently pasted away. One evening our neighbors brought their new foster puppy (Cheyenne) outside for a visit. We were immediately drawn to him because of his sweet demeanor and gentleness. That night we researched Weimaraner’s to learn more about the breed and learned how well they do with families. The next day, we called our neighbors and “puppy sat” for them. We fell in love with Rocky and realized our home wasn’t complete without another dog in it, so we decided to adopt him. A week later, we realized how much Rocky was meant to be a part of our lives. As I was working on our scrapbook, I found a note card that a friend given us when our former dog passed away. The unique thing about this was that the front the note card had a Weimaraner eating mangos on it. I got goosebumps and tears, Rocky was in the right place and we were meant to be his forever home!

~The Webster Family~

Oscar Wilde - Adopted September 2008

We have officially adopted the dog formally known as Oscar. Now Oscar wilde. He is adjusting very well. He, and our other weimaraner, Slate are best buddies now. They play together, love laying next to each other. We have put Oscar through a beginning “boot camp” with a certified trainer. His behavior is better. There is room for improvement, we plan on continuing with his training. He is so sweet, loves being with our family. Plays with the kids well. He is curious about our cat, but not aggressive. Just wants to play. He had to have his toe amputated, due to an old infection, has healed almost totally. He makes us laugh daily. I know people say the dogs that are adopted are lucky to have “forever homes”. We feel fortunate! We just love him, he has added so much to our lives!

Priscilla and her Five Puppies - Adopted Feb-June 2008

Priscilla came from Kansas. She had been left in a backyard, tied to a tree. When she came to MHWR, she was one week away from delivering FIVE puppies! She settled in nicely at her foster home and had her pups exactly one week later. The puppies, mixed-breed, were all born happy and healthy and Priscilla was a perfect mother! All five pups and Momma-P found amazing adoptive homes! You can watch their progress here.

Blue - Adopted May 2008

We adopted Blue in May 2008. I needed a new running buddy and my husband, having grown up with Weimars, convinced me they made wonderful pets. Because we were coming from Gunnison to Denver to meet our new potential family member, we requested to see specific dogs. Blue was not among those requested. I believe his description online included information about being adopted and returned several times. Although there were many beautiful and energetic Weims to choose from, Blue captured our attention with his good looks, smaller stature and mellow personality. Besides, he followed us around the dog park with those droopy ears and big, pleading Weim eyes. Blue is ALL Weim! After visits to the vet for a hurt paw (fence jumping repercussions), a sliced tongue (finding a recycled can with a ragged edge) and numerous adventures in counter-surfing, we all decided it was a good thing he was a lovey with a great personality. Blue started his life in our home a little aloof but now, true to the breed, he’s the ultimate Velcro dog — he’s under the impression that he’s a petite lap dog. Once he trained me that we’d be better running partners without a leash, our runs have become companionable events for both of us. Blue has adapted to his mountain life quite nicely. He loves a good hike, loves running by the lake (the world’s largest water dish) and, I’m sure, will adapt to x-country skiing this winter. We are so glad he’s a part of our family. It’s hard to imagine life without all his snuggling, tail-wagging and antics. Thanks Mile High Weimaraner Club for finding homes for these beautiful dogs, and thanks for bringing Blue to the park visit! He’s a great addition to our home.

Best regards,
The Luekenga Family

Aggie - Adopted 2007

Aggie (aka: Aggie-Waggie, Aggie-Bear, Aggie-Tater, Agnes, Agnes of Dog) will be two years old tomorrow-5/16/08! Aggie joined our family just before her first birthday. Shortly after that, she earned her Canine Good Citizen Award. She is so proud and really aims to please her humans. She absolutely adores her 5 year old weim step-sister, Stella. Ags really loves the fact that her sister has taught her how to drink out of the bathtub faucet and that has become her drink place of choice. She tolerates her foster brother, Clay, a 12 year old weim. She has learned to appreciate fruits and vegetables from her other sister, Judy. She is the most loving and loyal little girl. She enjoys running outside (right through the doggie-door) to bark at any passersby, animal or human. She will even jump the fence to greet face to face unless she is wearing her electric fence collar. Of course, true to her breed, she craves riding in the car, especially when going to the dog park or some big field to run wild; going on walks, swimming, chasing small prey (rabbits, squirrels, etc.) and occasionally catching mice to bring home as presents. She will play tug forever, because she always wins, now she is finding it hard to get anyone to oppose her. She has a feminine side, too, as she enjoys sharing a bubble bath where she will bob for \ her tennis ball. Aggie has a heart as big as the whole world and a personality to match. What a blessed addition she has been to our family. She definitely has a permanent place in our hearts, not to mention on our bed, sofa, laps, etc. Aggie and her friends & siblings will enjoy homemade frosty paws made from the recipe found on the rescue website...YUMMY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AGGIE !!!

The Amazing Schatzie! - Adopted 2007

Let me start by saying: Weimaraners are not for everyone. But for those of us who enjoy a challenge & yearn for an intelligent & unwaveringly loyal companion that is eager to please (when they are not on a scent mission), enthusiastic, fun to be around and fairly easy to maintain grooming-wise, you just can't do better than a Weimaraner.

In 1990, I saw the most gorgeous dog I had ever seen in my life. He lived several floors above me in a penthouse suite in NYC with his Vizsla companion. He was staring at my banana (lunch) and I was sure he thought it was something else. The intense focus was beautiful. He looked like a gleaming silver sculpture. I promised myself someday I would have that breed of dog.

Over the years I reflected on that regal dog. Fast-forward to 1995. I was finally in a position to have a dog with my boyfriend of 5 years. I did lots of research on the Weimaraner, and decided it was a good breed for us. Unfortunately, we couldn't find a breeder for months ( and weren't aware of breed-specific rescues back then - and no internet!). Then a friend called to point out an ad that was just placed for Weimaraner puppies! This was 12 years ago- and as luck would have it, they were very reputable breeders that had nothing to do with puppy mills. They even took him back for "hunting lessons" later. We got lucky. Now I wouldn't even consider going to a breeder when they are so many fantastic shelters & breed-specific rescues (shout out to Darci at MHWC!! haaay!) That pup came to be known as Klaus von Silber Schatzi ('Klaus of the Silver Sweethearts') and for 12 years (and many training manuals later) he was the most wonderful companion-- human or canine-- anyone could hope for when looking for a dog. I won't kid around, we did our homework, chose a compatible breed & were nothing short of militant about his training, but our reward was this utterly amazing companion. The boyfirend & I ended up splitting when Klaus was just 1 1/2, but he maintained his 'fatherhood' all through the years and was even there when my darling boy took his final breath in our little cabin in the woods. This huge, strong man with a deep, booming voice-- completely reduced to whimpering and tears at the realization of his loss.

Sooo....here I was, months and months later.... stalking the Mile High Weim Rescue website (just to look at the pretty pictures... of course). I just read over & over 'this one jumps 6 ft fences' or 'this one can't be left alone.' At that point it really sunk in how special Klaus was, and that this breed is not for wimps. I felt there couldn't be an equal. My next thought was fostering....maybe I could get that ol' feeling back. Funny, I always thought I'd try a different breed next time, or maybe a mixed-breed, then after I lost my Main Man I couldn't imagine ever having anything BUT a Weimaraner (after, of course, the blue period when you are so devastated that you swear you will never have another dog again-- ever). I loved my friends' dogs, and signed dogs out from our shelter (an awesome feature of our no-kill facility at the Aspen A nimal Shelter), but there is nothing like the feeling of coming back to your very own baby.

That's when I saw her! She was a beaut-- ean, girly, delicate and described as very affectionate, which, to be honest, with Klaus I was not used to! They are a lot of things, Weimaraners, but clingy & super affectionate ...mmmaybe not so much? I was also sort of 'set' on an older gentleman- over 5 or 6, XL. But I got in touch with Darci and found out that she was already being fostered, and that I could do the trial-basis thing. Her foster mommy was extremely picky, and I found out that in the time she fostered her, I was the only person she'd let meet her. I met her part-way and we hiked the trails. She melted into my lap. I spent the next few days saying to myself 'well, she's no Klaus' but then came to realize, she was not Klaus, but in the best possible way. She was so mindful of my commands, and went through training with Weimaraner's trademark vigor & zeal. Every day she amazes me more with her eagerness to please and her capacity for deep love & trust in me.

My friends laughed when I would tell strangers 'I'm only fostering her short-term.' They would snicker and say 'Seriously-who are you kidding? You are so into her!' We are a pair, I tell you. Till death do us part-- that's for sure. Now I just imagine how life would totally suck without her. She has helped distract me through one of the most trying times in my life. And I suppose that aside from sleeping with the occasional pinecone brought in from outside...life is pretty good.

So, really I suppose the point of this painfully long story is... who rescued whom?

Murphy - Adopted Spring 2006

I adopted Murphy last spring. Just wanted to drop a line and a few pictures to tell you that we couldn't be happier with our boy. We have had some real challenges along the way (swallowing an expensive running sock whole, chewing apart his bed, barking in the backyard) but slowly he has become more obedient and recently we have really realized just how content he has become with us, especially since we work opposite shifts now so someone is always home with him. I can't imagine what my day would be like if I couldn't see that wagging nub of his when I walk in the door, or take him for a run, or have him lay his head on my lap when we are relaxing together. Now that we know how wonderful it is to share our home with a weim, we are actually looking for a brother or sister for Murphy to share the house with. He loves to play with other dogs, but we don't take him to the dog park too often; we would love for him to have someone to play with more often.

Yaeger - Adopted December 2006

We adopted Yaeger in December 2006, and just wanted to let you know that he is doing great! He is loved by everyone he meets, and is very outgoing and friendly - to a fault. He visited the dog park, which is one of his favorite endeavors. He is usually the greeting committee at the gate as people come in. He visited 3rd grade with my youngest daughter for her "special person" day. He was a perfect gentleman, showed off all his tricks and got a few good face licks in on the kids that got too close. He reveled in all the hugs to a point that he just laid down and let them lay on him with hugs. His tail gave away his delight. And, my daughter was quite proud!

He still has a Kleenex fetish. If there is a box anywhere within the remote chance of a stretch, it is gone. He neatly leaves the actual box unscathed. He is quite efficient at getting the treasure inside - out! Amazing.

I wanted to thank you for your efforts and enthusiasm in assisting us and finding Yaeger. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect dog at this time in my life. My oldest daughter prays nightly giving thanks that as some doors close, other open such as God giving her Yaeger. That is enough to melt a dad's heart.

Emily - Adopted 2004

Thanks for the Christmas card. We adopted Emily about two years ago, and she is the most wonderful dog we could imagine. We also adopted a dalmation named Koa from Dalmation Rescue earlier this year, and the two have become great pals.

Attached are a couple of pictures, feel free to use them on your website if they would be helpful. We have a small donation to the local Colorado Weimaraner Rescue waiting to be sent, if you could give us an address and the official name.

Chance - Adopted 2004

Hope all is well with you. I see you need help bringing Ava to Denver. Please let me know if I can assist in any way. I may be interested in adopting another Weim, of course I will have to talk to my landlord. The animal would get plenty of exercise! Chance gets anywhere from a 3 to 8 mile run 5 times a week then walks on the other days.

Chance is so good these days!!!!! They tell me he is one of the best dogs at Doggie Day Care. He is much better these days when others dogs are near and he is on the leash. I think it is time for a brother or sister.

Many thanks for giving me the joy of my pumpkin head Chance!!!!

Tucker - Adopted 2005

Things are going great with Tucker. We love having him around and I would say he is definately used to his new home.

He has learned some new things here....he has gotten very good at playing fetch, although he can't catch worth a flip. Our little guy will do just about anything for food....he always knew sit and shake, that's for sure. We have mastered the down and rollover...he can do a play dead on his side or all the way over and back up depending on what you ask him. he is very good at staying. I can tell him to sit and stay, turn around and walk away from him, up the stairs, out of sight, whatever...he just waits for you to say "okay" and then comes barreling after his reward. we can get him to stay and then walk away from him and do all his commands from a distance (down, crawl, bow) and he will do them.....he is a very smart guy!!!

He loves the Cherry Creek State Park......he gets in the creek and runs like crazy, he is such a joy to watch and he is so expresssive when he is happy!

We have had him out on hikes in the mountains and that is where he is in his true element. we let him off leash and he will run up to where he can just barely see us and then come sweeping back in to check on us, then like a flash, right back out exploring.

He is so much fun and I can't say how thankful we are to have him here with us. I hope all is well with Rachelle and her family and I know they miss their boys but Tucker is truly at home here and I am sure he is happy.

Bailey - Adopted 2004

My wife and I wish to express our sincere appreciation to MHWC for providing us the opportunity to adopt Bailey, who has become an outstanding addition to our family. We were a bit skeptical to add another friend, given our love and strong relationship with Roger, our twelve-year-old male Weimaraner. What is hard to believe is how quickly we hit it off with our new Weime! While she took a good two weeks to warm up to us, we loved her from the start! Our relationship with Bailey grows stronger and stronger as time passes! We can tell that she has truly learned to trust us. She definitely favors her male owner, following him everywhere, when the female owner is not in the house. While a bit demanding at times, Bailey has adjusted and made a significant effort to fit in with the family. While adjustments were required by all, we could not have hoped for a more positive experience!! What a great organization you have, keep up the outstanding work!

Bill and Yu-Chih

Sunshine - Adopted 2005

Sunshine was saved after being abandoned by her owners. Unfortunately, the wonderful man who saved her just couldn't keep a dog with Sunshine's energy level and his work schedule. A great family who had a young male Weim named Titan decided it was time to add a second Weim to their family. Sunshine has fit right in.

Chesey Leigh - Adopted 2003

Chesey Leigh is a blue female Weim whose owner couldn't keep her any longer so she turned her over to rescue and went into foster care. Her foster home, as well as the resident dog, Loyd, just couldn't let her go. So they lived happily in the mountains together. In the spring of 2005, the family gave up the mountains of Colorado for the beaches of Florida. Here is a picture of Chesey and Loyd on their trip to Florida.

Eddie - Adopted 2004

Eddie is a very sweet 2 year old male Weim. His owner moved to an apartment and had a very hectic schedule. She wanted Eddie to have a better life, and we found that for him. He now lives with his Weim brother, Miles, and they love each other very much. Eddie's owner helps out with rescue to help in getting that Weim-fix.

Ghost - Adopted 2003

Our family has fostered a few Weims for Rescue but 11 month old Ghost stole our hearts from the moment he set paw in our home. The circumstances of his surrender are fuzzy but he came into Rescue underweight and under-loved. We were his second foster home and his former owner did not allow Ghost inside. He was left in the yard with little to do and no one to do it with. He naturally became destructive and that appears to be why he came to Rescue. Ghost joined our home with our 3 other dogs, including a long haired Weim also from a Rescue organization. The two immediately became fast friends, as is clear from the couch photo. Ghost did not come to us without issues, however. He counter-surfed like a pro, barked incessantly, jumped on every house guest including our small children, and attempted to dominate our other dogs. We quickly learned that the key to a quality life with Ghost is to exercise him. He now enjoys daily 3 mile bike rides during which his behavior is nothing short of perfection. With the short-term help of a bark collar, his barking issues have been significantly reduced. We've learned that he is desperate to please us and is very capable of changing bad behaviors. After a few months, the dog hierarchy was resolved and he happily accepted his place as #3 among 4 dogs. After a week of fostering him, we knew we were his "forever" home. Though we had visions of raising a puppy with our children, we quickly realized that by adopting Ghost instead, we were teaching our children a much more important lesson than raising a puppy ever could. And for that, Ghost has thanked us daily and paid us back about a gazillion fold for our efforts.

Frederick - Adopted 2004

Frederick and Rose get along just fine. Rose gets a little put out sometimes but we try to be very equitable in treatment (they're just like kids on the jealousy thing!). Frederick has discovered the comfort of couches and prefers to use those over floors or dog beds. He still sleeps in the bed you sent with us at night in our room. During the day he is often found sleeping on the love seat here in my office. The boy knows how to make himself comfortable as you could tell by the photo of him on the couch with his head on the pillow! When outside or on walks he tends to follow Rose's lead. If she sniffs something he's right there checking it out too. He really doesn't like to go outside unless he has to 'go' but he will go out with her sometimes. We've had such nice days that I thought he'd like to be out more but maybe if he used to be an outside dog he's had enough of it. The cats have learned to tolerate him and he pretty much ignores them so it works well. If they get put out and hiss at him, he still ignores them which only shows what a sweet guy he is. He doesn't leg lick at all now which is great! It used to wake us up hearing him do it. The place on his leg is totally healed. His eyes look great too.

Sammy - Adopted July 2004

Just a 7 month old pup when he was hit by a motorcycle and abandoned by his owners. MHWR found out about him and sprung him from the pound. He required 2 surgeries and lots of healing time to repair the damage to his leg. You'd never know it though, since he runs like a Grayhound and jumps like a kangaroo! He's quite the silly boy and brings his adoptive home lots of laughs and he is a good buddy to his older Weim brother.

Tyson - Adopted 2004

I just want to thank you again for allowing us to adopt Tyson he is doing Great and we really love having him. We wanted to sent you a picture so you could see him. He is continuing to grow. He is so lovable. He loves to be with the kids as much as possible. We will have to get together this spring so they can all play. Hope your Holiday was wonderful. Have a Happy New Year!!!

Thanks Again,
The Christen Family

Murphy - Adopted 2004

Murphy seems to be thriving. He's a picture of health and his nickname around here is "happy dog". He looks and acts great, I was very lucky to find this wonderful dog.I love this dog. He's doing great. We're waiting for spring thaw and more trails to open up.

Luna - Adopted June 2002

My name is Luna and I live with my Weim brother, Stoli. My new mom calls me "Princess Sassypants" since I love to talk back and can be quite a handful. I'm quite the alpha girl, but I stick up for my brother and have brought joy to my new mom. Stoli is on the left and I'm on the right in the picture below.

Parker - Adopted May 2004

Hi Weim Rescuers!
How is everything going with you guys? Everything is great here at my new home with my mom and dad and little brother cat, whom I really like to play with. My cut on my foot is almost completely healed and lookin' good; mom and dad say they will send a new boot soon since I tore my old one on our camping trip. Here is a picture of me, dad, and brother on our new deck. Notice in the picture my color change. I am perfecting my summer brown. Thanks for providing me a good home until I got my new parents. I really miss you, but I am really enjoying my new home. Thanks again for everything.
Love, Parker

Shadow (formerly knows as Nitrus) - adopted March 2003

Shadow (then Nitrus) had a terrible start to life. From the time he was a young puppy, he was forced to spend his time in the backyard with only a small amount of food to eat daily. By the time he was 9 months old, he was only the size of a 3 month old puppy because of lack of care and proper nutrition. Luckily, a neighbor turned Shadow over to the Colorado Humane Society. When he was turned over, he was severely emaciated; you could see every bone in his little body. He had a hard time standing because of lack of strength. His front legs were crooked and bowed out to the sides. The Humane Society began to nurse him back to health and he gradually began to gain weight and become more accustomed to people and a life indoors.

A wonderful new rescue volunteer picked up Shadow in February 2003 for fostering. When she saw him, she couldn’t believe how little he was for a 9 month old. Despite his past treatment, he came to the front of his kennel to see who she was. He was very nervous and unsure of what was to come next. She received what little background information they had on him and took him to her home. When they arrived at home, he seemed to know just how to make himself comfortable. In fact, he quickly decided that he no longer wanted to go outside, inside was much more comfortable and he was afraid of being left outside. This made housebreaking a real challenge. It meant carrying him down the stairs to the back yard every few hours just incase he needed to go out. The first night he slept in his crate with only a little crying to begin with. He was warm and dry, so he quickly went to sleep.

After the first couple days, the foster knew that he still had a long road to recovery. He had a very hard time standing up or balancing himself. He also had very little energy due to his poor health. However, the foster also knew that she would never be able to let someone else adopt him. She quickly decided that she was going to adopt Shadow herself. He already had a special place in her life.

Over the next several months, Shadow dealt with a series of medical and emotional problems. His medical issues were cleared up after several trips to the veterinarian, but he is still dealing with his emotional problems. His biggest emotional problem is trusting new people. He was very apprehensive of new people and new situations at first. He was very quick to hide behind his mom and not let anyone new approach him. He would bark at people trying to pet him to let them know he didn’t want to be touched. This has greatly improved. He has learned that most people are trustworthy and won’t hurt him.
Another fear that developed was a fear of strange dogs. He is very intimidated by unfamiliar dogs, especially those larger than himself. This has also improved. However, both of his fears are a continued work in progress.

Even though Shadow went through a lot as a young puppy, he is extremely resilient. He continues to improve and has grown to trust many people in our lives. He has so much love to give.

Below are pictures after and before of Shadow - what a difference!

Hank - Adopted 2003

Hank came to rescue as an owner surrender after his male owner passed away and his female owner no longer wanted him. He had a nasty bite on his head and was purely an outdoor dog. After a couple of different foster homes, Hank found his furever home and is now (as you can see from the pictures) a very good indoor boy.

Ramsey (adopted from Denver Municipal Shelter) - July 2002

Ramsey was skinny and when I finally took possession of Ramsey he was also sick with a form of Giardia. He is now about 11 months old. He is looking and feeling much better. He took to his new home quite well. I take him on walks everyday and he has to chase after every dog to see what's up. He mountain bikes and goes trail running with me. He has his own backpack and I have him carry his own water and food, usually treats for after the run or biking to show him he did well. He wears booties on the downhill because he slides on his pads trying to slow his lanky body down. He has a little brother which is a Chihuahua mix and they are buds.

Harley (adopted from Idaho Weim Rescue) - May 2002

Harley is a little female who was adopted out of the Idaho area Weimaraner Rescue. Harley's new family lives in Montana.

A note from Harley's new family: Harley was a 3 time loser having been placed twice since Idaho Rescue got her from a shelter in Ogden Utah. We think her first "owner" must have wanted a motorcycle more then a Weimaraner thus the name! 2nd time I guess was persistent allergies of the human boy she lived with. I guess that was very hard for her as she had been extremely bonded to the boy. 3rd time just seems nobody wanted to take the real time with her. The lady also said she did not want to let her around her 4 year old daughter and never gave Harley a chance in that area. Understandably our girl has got some separation anxiety issues. She is very afraid of being left again. My husband and I work opposite shifts and someone is usually home with our 3yo daughter. In the month we have had her I think she's been alone a couple hours. She goes to work with my husband a lot and loves going just about anywhere just so she can be with us. The devotion and love she shows us already is overwhelming. I know she knows she is home now. At the dog park in our town the other day a man marveled at her responsiveness to me and how attached she was. He was floored to hear we had only been together less then a month. Harley is a keeper and she is making sure of that. As for her and my daughter? I have never seen an animal of her energy level and strength "turn off" and be gentle as I have seen with Harley around Isi. We were prepared for lots of intervening and geared to be very proactive in keeping everyone safe as they played while Isi is still so little. I swear no joke Harley makes Nana from Peter Pan look rough! I never would have believed this exuberant Weim could be so low-key loving and tolerant with a rambunctious not always gentle loud preschooler. I am impressed daily. Yes I do believe Harley was meant to be here with us. We decided to keep her name after much debate, but she likes it so that's fine with us. Besides I looked it up it means "in the hare's meadow" for whatever that is worth.

Mijka (adopted from Idaho Weim Rescue) - March 2002

Mijka is a two year old blue female who was adopted out of the Idaho area Weimaraner Rescue. Mijka's new owner lives in Montana. Since there is no Montana rescue, Mijka's new owner was looking in Colorado and Utah for a Weim. I suggested he try Idaho and he sent me a picture of his new girl. Apparently, Mijka is a bit of a handful, but nothing her owner, an experienced Weim owner, can not handle.

Belle - Adopted February 2002

Belle is a one year old female. She grew up with a family who didn't realize how much time she needed. After making a very difficult decision, they turned her over to rescue. Belle now lives in the foothills with a couple who take her snow-shoeing and for long walks. She has started her obedience classes, for a refresher course and is settling in nicely in her new home.

Jacob - Adopted January 2002

Jacob is a seven year old male. Jacob's family was moving to California on a job transfer and could not find housing with a yard for him. He went to a new family immediately and fell right into place. His first family had three daughters, his new family has three sons. Jacob now has an eleven year old yellow Labrador Retriever sister and they ride in the back of the car doing taxi service for the boys.

Leo - Adopted December 2001

Leo is a two year old male. Leo was an owner surrender. His owner claimed he was stupid because he wouldn't stay in his yard during the day and loved to run and not listen when not on a lead. On the contrary, Leo is very smart and very loving. Despite that, his looks didn't seem to appeal to a lot of people. He spent a couple of months in foster care until his new foster Weim brother took a bite out of his ear. He then moved on to another temporary home. After a short stint there, he came to his final foster home. There, he learned what a big mean kitty was and how to avoid it. Leo was horribly afraid of being crated, but he does fine if left home in the house unattended. Leo spent close to four months in foster care. Just before the new year, Leo found his new forever home. His new home has a big yard with an electric fence, that he minds very well. He has a two year old human sister who he loves very much.

Maggie - Adopted December 2001

Maggie is an eight month old gray female. She is quite large for her age weighing in at 65 pounds. She isn't fat, but she will grow into a very big girl. Maggie's owner was going through a divorce and had too many dogs and couldn't find a place to keep Maggie where she wouldn't do any harm to anything. She was in rescue all of one day before her new family came to get her. She now lives with a two year old blue male Weim named Wyatt along with her human parents and a three year old human brother - who she occasionally knocks down when she gets excited.

Desi - Adopted September 2001

Desiree is a three year old female. She was left at a veterinary hospital and never picked up. The veterinary hospital turned her over to a shelter. The shelter was going to euthanize for space, so she came into rescue. After getting spayed, she went to live with a year old Weim foster brother named Raleigh. Desi has a knack for hunting. In her foster home stay, she even killed a skunk! She did learn to love her cat brothers and sisters, OK, love may be too strong of a word...

Now, Desi lives with her human parents (David & Audrey). She has taken over ownership of the house and is enjoying her new home. She runs with her mom during the week and has a very extensive closet full of clothes from Old Navy! Below, Desi has spotted a rabbit, dinner???

Desi: "Now, where do my mom and dad have to go everyday without me???"

Sammy - Adopted September 2001

Sammy is a little over one year old neutered male. His owners just had a baby and Sammy and his brother, Ross, have taken to wrestling in front of the baby. His owners felt it would be more fair to the family and to Sammy if they gave him up for adoption. He is adjusting VERY well to his new family. He has a ten year old Weim sister named Bailey and they are getting along great. He also has some kitties to play with. Sammy gets to enjoy a work from home mom and a whole lot of love. His new mom even takes him Maxwell Falls - yeah! Sammy is below with the purple collar.

Luxor - Adopted July 2001

Luxor is a four year old male whose owners were moving from their 5 acre home in Elizabeth to a postage sized lot in Washington DC. They didn't feel that Luxor would be happy there, so they gave him up for adoption. Luxor now lives on 26 acres outside Colorado Springs. Below are pictures from Luxor's stay with his foster family. They took him hunt training and swimming.

Cleopatra (formerly known as Wrigley) - Adopted June 2001

Cleopatra was Anthony's littermate from above. Her owners became sick and could no longer care for her. They gave her to a friend who had tons of acreage in Castle Rock. Unfortunately, the property wasn't fenced and Cleo was getting into trouble on the roads. She stayed in foster care for a couple of weeks, got spayed, and then went to her new home.She has a big brother Weim named Scout and they play to the point of having to be separated just to go to bed!

Sara (formerly known as Tara) - Adopted June 2001

Tara lived in Colorado Springs with her family. They were moving to a new house and didn't have enough time for all her energy. Luckily, Tara's new mom has five fenced acres for her to run on (along with her new Brittany brother, Bailey).

Letter from Sara:

Bailey and I are very busy digging holes, chasing each other, and hunting birds, gophers and grasshoppers. Of course, I am in charge now and he is falling into rank nicely. I have made some concessions though and now allow him back on the bed and couch. He gives a decent pull in tug of war, I must admit. Naturally he and my new mom think I hung the moon!

Annie & Ollie - Adopted May 2001

Annie and Ollie were found as strays in Evergreen. They were very thin and needed to be hospitalized to put some weight on them and to have them checked out for diseases. Despite their bad condition and the fact that both dogs were intact, they were heartworm negative, they had no worms, or any diseases. MHWC did not have a foster home that could take two dogs right away, so the dogs were moved from kennel to kennel. After almost a month of being moved around, a family in Estes Park was interested in seeing them. The family has three children and a six year old female Weim. Seeing Annie and Ollie was all they needed and they adopted them. After having to be housebroken and learning about an electric fence, there is an even number of dogs and kids in the house so everyone has their own 'stuffed animal' to sleep with!

Annie (gray) & Ollie (blue)

Riley (formerly known as Buddy) - Adopted April 2001

Buddy was a big five month old blue male whose owners didn't know that Weims were so needy. Buddy wasn't crate trained and wound up destroying much of their home. Buddy arrived in foster care within a week of Anthony leaving his foster home. With all the interest in Anthony, Buddy was placed in his new home in two days. Buddy now lives in Glenwood Springs with over two acres to run on and an owner who had such a good experience with rescue his first time, he came back when his first rescue Weim passed away.

Buddy (Riley)

Update from Riley's owner - 8/9/2001

Just an update on Riley. He's doing great. He's quite large, and while I haven't weighed him since he was neutered in June, I would hazard that he is now 75 pounds, still lean and not quite grown into his feet.

He is still a chewer, but only goes after his toys and logs (preferably logs longer than 2 feet). He is at that point where we can only leave him alone with large toys of Kong-level durability lest he demolish them. Nevertheless, he still gets to play with his stuffed animals at night when we are there to rescue them. The most important time period is when he splits the seams on stuffed animals; it is nice to be able to empty the stuffing for him before it is shaken about the house. Still, no shoes or valuable items lost.

He definitely has fetch and retrieve down, although it is still not clear if he really likes it. He is a beautiful swimmer, but still prefers to wade. He has hiked 3 fourteeners, been on two back packing trips and a bachelor party in the woods, and hiked hundreds of miles off leash without incident. Torrey (his older dog sister) has taught him how to chase rabbits, but he generally ceases pursuit when called.

Bodhi (formerly known as Anthony) - Adopted March 2001

Anthony was a five month old male whose owners got two Weim puppies after having to put their dog to sleep. After a couple of months with little sleep, the owners decided that one was much better than two and turned Anthony over to WCA Rescue. Anthony spent about a month in foster care learning what to do from his two year old foster sister. There was a huge amount of interest in Anthony, as puppies in rescue are rare. Anthony was finally placed in a home with over an acre to run on, a big brother rescue Weim who grew to love him, and a family who plans on taking him on many 14'ers!

Anthony (Bodhi) - then

Bodhi - 07/2001 (amazing what they'll do for a stick!)

Bodhi - 01/2002 (search and rescue in the snow for the dummy)

Bodhi - 2004 (Bohdi with his new adopted sister Sage)

Danny - Adopted September 2000

Danny was a two year old gray female found near Fort Lupton eating out of a garbage can outside a diner. A kind man took her home and began feeding and caring for her. After about a week, it became apparent that he couldn't keep her. Danny had a habit of climbing his 6-foot fence and eating chickens out of the neighbors yard. He contacted the MHWC and Danny was placed in a foster home. In addition to chickens, it seemed that Danny had an overwhelming interest in cats, too (the foster home cats weren't at all pleased with Danny's enthusiasm). After three months of interested people not being very interested, Danny found her permanent home. It is the perfect home for her. A single owner who loves all her silly ways, her stubbornness, and her never ending supply of love.