Missy suffered a back injury during her previous life as a breeder at a puppy mill. Her injury was never repaired. She has regained use of her back end through steroids and physical therapy. Although she does get around very well, Missy could benefit from the use of a wheelchair to help her with rough terrain and slippery floors. The rescue organization is looking into providing Missy with a chair. She does have good bladder control, but needs to go out often (about every 3- 4 hours) and still needs some overall work on housetraining as she has occasional accidents.

Missy has had extensive dental work, and had most of her molars removed. She can eat dry dog food very well, as long as the size is small. She may require more dental work in the future. She was lucky and the infection she had in her mouth from neglect and malnutrition did not damage any of the bones in her jaw. She may have some scar tissue in her sinuses due to a possible untreated sinus infection in her past. Missy also suffers from dry skin, which is controlable with medicated shampoos.

Missy loves to be held, and cuddled. She almost instantly falls asleep when you pick her up. She is slightly overwieght, and we are working on dropping a few ounces which may help her back issues. She would benefit from someone willing to provide her with some minor physical therapy, water therapy, or massage to keep her back legs in good working order and to help improve her mobility.

What Missy needs most is someone who will love and understand her. She suffered horribly at the hands of the puppy millers, but has turned out to be an adorable, cuddly, love bug. Anyone interested in adopting Missy should go to the Puppy Mill Rescue web site for an application and information (puppymillrescue.com).

August 6 Update: Lucas is really eating well now, and is starting to play with the other dogs, showing no aggression whatsoever. This morning when Jim was getting him and couple of his foster sister and brothers inside, he would not come: he was busy trying to catch his shadow in the light! Finally after getting the other guys inside, Jim turned off the light, called him, and Lucas came running! He really is going to make someone a great companion.

Buster is a very gentle, loving boy with a small compact build, and low shedding, which is perfect for inside. He is wonderful with kids, and even gets on the trampoline with his trainer's two boys while they are jumping. He is funny in that he lies on the trampoline instead of the ground--that's the Husky in him.

Buster has been neutered and has recuperated from heartworm treatment. He is very confident and prances when he walks. He is doing well in basic obedience and is a very quick learner. He is no longer the digger he once was; he'd rather stay clean.