Sadie's now Casey, and we are delighted to report that after the heart surgery last October, she's doing great.  We extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to all the people involved in making it possible and saving her young life.

She has settled into a peaceful and quiet lifestyle -- NOT!  She's a healthy and active dog (now 59 pounds) who’s about to celebrate her 1st birthday on June 24, along with her brother Shadow.  And just like him, she loves almost everyone, has only made strange with one person so far.  Whenever we're out and about, she seems to think she needs to say Hi to everyone.

Again, like her brother she loves feet, not so good when you're trying to get up and down the stairs.  Also, she enjoys shoes - the laces, insoles, etc. - some of our shoes have her distinct mark!  Also, she's a kisser, don't get too close or you'll get a big smooch.
 
Casey enjoys being with us and being a part of the family; she really does seem like a little dog who loves life, a warm and pleasant personality with a wagging tail to prove it.  She's just a beautiful dog, we love her and look forward to many years together.

She has a big brother Bruce (Black Lab) whom she adores; it was love at first sight when we took him to meet her at the shelter.  As you can see in the one picture (when she was still a little squirt), she had to get up on her hind legs to get in his face.  He has been VERY patient with her during the puppy stages.  We would get "the look" from Bruce - as if to say, is it too late to bring her back, she's a pest!!  He is a good boy with all her "in his face" behaviour.

She likes Christmas as you can see from the pictures.  Santa left her many toys and treats, and two squeaky balls; depending on her mood she plays with the "nice" or the "naughty" one!  She also has an Easter outfit and Halloween, gets right in the spirit of the seasons (with a little help from us).
 
She's also been to doggie school and I think I'll keep her in something to help burn off some of that energy!

Once again, our thanks to all of you for giving us the opportunity to bring Casey home.  We will be sure to update from time to time, especially if there's a family reunion with her brother Shadow.
 
Update March '09 ...

After her heart surgery Oct/07, she's now up to 63 pounds, and is both healthy and happy at now almost 2 years old (on 24 Jun).

It was wonderful last June to meet her brother Shadow.  Then this past Christmas she was at the SPCA's Christmas open house and saw a lot of other dogs who also found their forever homes, and best of all, getting to see all the staff and volunteers that helped her so much when she first arrived at the shelter as a pup.  It was a lovely visit with everyone, and we were able to let everyone know that we had Casey tested (DNA) and she's Rottie, Doberman and Border Collie mix.  Science is great!!

She will be starting another obedience class in a couple of weeks, and then agility.  She has a lot of energy and loves to play.

Casey is very helpful with our new business (a B & B for people travelling with the doggies); she's of course the hostess with the mostess!!  She is making quite an impression:  one couple asked for her to join them in the dining room for breakfast, others have commented on the fact she's a fun dog, her "boyfriend" will miss her (actually she has three, a Boston Terrier, Husky/Shep mix, and yellow Lab); she's very popular and well liked.  On our site we have Sadie/Casey's story, and a link to the SPCA so people can read not only her story, but also see who helped her.

Casey and her brother Bruce play outdoors everyday, and are getting anxious for the ice on the river to melt so they can go swimming.  Last year Casey decided to swim out to visit some ducks, they flew off.  Even in the water she's a social butterfly wanting to see boaters, ducks and whoever else is out there.

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