The Bandit that stole our hearts.

We were looking for a dog to keep our Italian Grayhound, Rocket, company. Little did we know that it would be a little Chihuahua/Terrier mix from Metroplex Mutts that would not only make Rocket happy, but our family too. Bandit is the most loving dog we have ever owned. He is a total snuggler and wants nothing more than to be loved. He was bitten by another dog during his days on the streets, but his wound is almost completely healed now, thanks to the people at Metroplex Mutts. I'm so glad they saved him from being put down. I can't imagine our family without his sweet little heart. We see why he is named Bandit, because he has truly stolen our hearts!

Stolen Hearts

My husband and I had just bought a house and it seemed too big and empty with just the two of us. So we went on the search for a dog that would be happy in our new home. We looked and looked but couldn't find a dog that seemed to fit. Just when we were about to give up I came across the Metroplex Mutts website and there were a few dogs listed that looked worth checking out. But my eyes went straight to Toshi and Sakura (formally Kameiko). We decided that we would adopt one of these dogs, and because of who I am, I tried to convince my husband we needed both. It just so happened that the day after we found them on the website they were going to be in downtown Dallas on Mother's day. We decided it was well worth the drive to meet these two. Boy are we glad we did!!! And of course after seeing them together there was no way we could split up this brother and sister pair. They are (in our biased opinion) the most beautiful and the most well behaved dogs we could ever ask for. I c
an't imagine my home without them.

Made for each other

I was at the 2010 Easter Parade in the Park, never been before - and so I headed on down. The day is typically a concert in the park, a pooch parade [yes, some owners and their pooches were dressed in like outfits...oh my]....and of course the day would not be complete without all the vendors....and doggie rescue agencies. As a first-timer, I was taking it all in, and at one point wondered down to the starting line to see all the pooches and their owners gearing up for the parade.....'best dressed', 'best in class', 'look-alike'...all the categories you can imagine... While down there, we walked by the crates where all the dogs-for-adoption were.....lots of noise, barking, wagging tails...the usual. Now I haven't had animals for almost 11 years, as I have traveled often - and being single felt it unfair to have a pet that I could not take care of, or would have to kennel almost every week...

Anyway, as we approached the crates, all but one dog were getting attention, all the dogs were yapping, licking, barking, trying to get noticed...One dog stood upright in her kennel, was kinda takin it all in herself - standing tall and almost regal.... I glanced her way once or twice - and we moved on. When I got back to where we were gathered for the day, I couldn't stop talking about her... I did wander back down on my own later, only to find she had been adopted...a good thing I told myself - I wasn't looking for a pet...! About 2 weeks later, I got the call - the adoption had fallen through, and was I still intereted.... Hmmm, let's just say I vascillated for about 4 days, we had the home visit - and that was 4 weeks ago! Since then, we have been on 2 trips [one camping and one fishing], we have had a gathering or 2 at home, a photo shoot - and lil Brinny [formerly "Josie"] has taken an unplanned tour of the neighborhhod [broke out the yard....THAT won't happen again!]
We have both developed separation anxiety, she has become VERY attached to her Mama, and I have asked myself why I waited so long to get a lil friend........

Brinny is home, and I couldn't be happier!!!! Thank you Tricia and Metroplex Mutts!!

Dessi (Stella)

My wife found Dessi at Metroplex Mutts' tent at the White Rock Lake Festival and we adopted her the very next day. She had only been with Metroplex Mutts for a week and she didn't respond to Dessi (or much of anything) but now, a week later, she responds to Stella. My wife and I had been looking for a dog to adopt and after walking Stella around the Festival for an hour or so we knew we had found our new dog. She took a couple days getting used to our house but she's totally comfortable now that she knows it is her home too. She is so well behaved, eager to please and learns amazingly quickly. She goes running with my wife every morning and most afternoons as well and even after all that she still has energy to play. In fact, most of the pictures of her are taken when she is sleeping because when she is awake she doesn't sit still for the camera. My wife and I both look forward to getting home every day so we can see Stella. Thanks to Trish from Metroplex Mutts for he
lping us adopt Stella. We couldn't be happier with our new member of the family.

Sugar's New Year and New Life

Sugar (Sienna) joined our family in January. What a nice way to start the new year! We've already had lots of fun times, from morning walks to "wind in the hair" car rides, romps in 12 inches of snow in February and helping plant flowers in April.

We truly thank Tricia for bringing Sugar into the Metroplex Mutts program. We also thank Sarah and Matt for fostering Sugar with lots of love during her stay there.

We think one reason Sugar is such a loving, wonderful dog is that the Metroplex Mutts program is such a positive experience for the dogs
lucky enough to be rescued by them. So, thank you from the
McLaughlin family for our funny new family member!