Author Archives: NWSams

This month we had a visit from Terry, a friend who has twice adopted dogs from us. She and her late husband Dennis were loving parents to multiple dogs over the years. While she was here we talked about the … Continue reading →

Did you know grapes can be toxic to dogs? If they have enough (and that may only be a few) their kidneys can shut down. Early on September 5 Annie counter-surfed and pulled down a large bag of grapes while … Continue reading →

Early last month we were told about a stray Samoyed at the Everett shelter, and Ryann volunteered to contact them and see if we could help. She called and they didn’t give her much information, so she went in to … Continue reading →

We have been working with a woman in the Seattle area for over a month; she has a dog named Jaiozi she got from someone and he doesn’t get along with her male. He sounds like a good fit for … Continue reading →

Ten years ago we used to expect up to five dogs in the first half of May. Recent years have seen fewer dogs, but this year sure felt like the “good old days.” The first dog was Snowy, surrendered by … Continue reading →

Back in November we tried to get a dog from the Woodinville shelter, but they said they wanted to place him themselves. Now he has been returned, but they insist they know how to find him the right home. We … Continue reading →

The most significant thing to happen in the past month was the improvement of Sophie and Tessa. We weaned them off Prozac, which we gave for most of the past year to help with their fear. They are becoming much … Continue reading →

Happy third birthday to Sophie and Fena, who were born as litter sisters on March 9, 2016 (Tessa is older by about five months). Fena celebrated with Kathi, who has had her since last August, while Sophie and Tessa are … Continue reading →

It’s been an exciting but somewhat distressing month for our puppy mill girls. Although Fena lives with Kathi now, this marks one full year Sophie and Tessa have been here. Although they have made progress it often feels like nothing … Continue reading →

Early last month Holley sent us a Craigslist post about an 18-month old Samoyed female in Puyallup. We tried to contact the poster, but had no answer. Four days later we got a message from a woman in Redmond who … Continue reading →