Pebbles in Arizona - 8 May 03
Radar in his new home - 28 Jul 03
Bridget and Trixie - 5 Feb 04
Linus and Apollo Trucker dudes - 10 May 05
AZ Success Story - Michael - 23 May 05
AZ Success Story - Sophia - 8 Jun 05
Sophia and Jose - 29 Jun 05
Update on Roofus (AKA Dude) - 6 Sep 06
April - Caught! - 7 Sep
Ziggy-Update-Adopted May 17th - 27 May 08

Thu, 8 May 2003 18:01:13 -0500 - from Sandy

Mag,

Would you post these pictures of Pebbles on the site? She was adopted by Sam and Brenda here in Tucson about a month ago. Pebbles gets to go to work with Brenda everyday! Sam and Brenda have never had a small dog before, and Pebbles was in their bed the first night she went home with them. Brenda called me the next day because Sam woke her up "all night long!", throwing back the covers to make sure Pebbles hadn't suffocated. What a happy little girl Pebbles is now, and what a wonderful family.

Sandy in Arizona

Mon, 28 Jul 2003 16:44:17 -0500 - from Sandy

Dear Mag,

Would you please post to the list the following pictures? Radar was an Arizona foster when Tanyah W. from Norfolk, Virginia, saw his picture on the website. It was love at first sight! For Tanyah, anyway. So, after much talk and email and work and expense (on Tanyah's part), Radar was flown all the way to Virginia! This couldn't have been done with Laurie, an IMPS volunteer located near Tanyah. Laurie, I'm sorry I don't have your last name, but this wonderful adoption couldn't have happened without you! The following pictures are Tanyah and Radar at the airport (Radar is the one with the big ears), Laurie and Radar at the airport, and Radar in his new home. He was adopted over a month ago, and Tanyah is still just thrilled to have him a part of her family.

Thanks, IMPS! - Sandy in Arizona

Thu, 5 Feb 2004 13:43:30 EST - from Jennifer

Hello Mag,

I just wanted to say I so enjoy checking out the website with all of the success stories. I wanted to share ours as well. In November 2003, I flew to Arizona to surprise my mom for her birthday... and was able to able 2 of the most wonderful min pins!!!

I happened across the IMPS website via my best Friend Peggy. I lost my heart and soul min pin in April 03. Even though I have a boxer and a 17 year old pin, I still was heart broken over my Lady. As I was browsing through the website, I thought "oh, Arizona, I could just hop on a plane... visit my family and adopt me a min pin!" and then there they were - Trixie and Bridget! The girls were in Tucson with Rick and Lisa J. and I was HOOKED. Needless to say they are mine and I am thrilled. My heart is still broken for Lady. She was my love... but now I have more love in my life and it makes things so much easier. Bailey, our boxer boy, understood right away who was boss and bowed down to the girls every snarl! It was pretty cute. And now, Trixie and Bailey are in love :)

Anyway, THANK YOU for putting this site together... and THANK YOU to IMPS... not only are they helping these beautiful fur babies find loving homes... they are bringing so much joy into so many peoples lives!

Take care,
Jennifer in Spokane, WA

Bridget

Trixie

Tue, 10 May 2005 10:16:27 -0700 - from Pat

Linus recently adopted Al and Donna C. - a husband and wife long haul big rig team. It was my first home visit to a "big rig" but the moment that we arrived Linus was certain this was made just for him! He checked out the minpin bed, the booth for meals, the beds that the dogs let the humans sleep in with them, the walking around space and the comfy chairs with the birds eye view of "all that is the domain of these two minpins" as they cover the US!

It was instant love at first sight.... and it was hard to tell who loved and owned whom more - but everyone is very happy with this new family! Watch the highways for Linus - the all natural guy and Apollo his companion distinguished companion...the humans are there to drive the truck and bring home the "bacon"! Look for the big white rig with humans chosen by the handsome trucking minpins...

Mon, 23 May 2005 15:50:28 -0700 - from Pat

Hi, this is Michael - that is me sitting on my human - Deborah to you, Mom to me! I was at Auntie Pat's for a long time - I was quite sick and Auntie sat up with me for nights while I was sick... and then I was a bit of a bad boy as Auntie named me. But she loved me... and then I found Mom. She came to Aunties house and I fell in love with her - cute isn't she? She's mine. I get to screen allll the visitors. Mom and I are moving to Michigan for her job (why did Auntie tell me there was lots of cold white stuff all over there?) and we are leaving Arizona this Saturday. Auntie came over and took these pictures.... thank you IMPS for helping me live, and for bringing Mom into my life. I love her! (Dictated to Auntie by Michael E).

Wed, 8 Jun 2005 16:22:49 -0700 - from Pat

Sophia, the petite redhead on the far right side, adopted Jose and Kelsey B. on June 5, 2005. Sophia has settled in and is adjusting very well to being Queen Bee Sophia. She is very happy being an only child and not sharing the attention of her new Mom and Dad, Kelsey and Jose.

Wed, 29 Jun 2005 12:09:34 -0700 - from Pat

This is Sophia and her human, Jose. The second shot is Sophia and her other human, Kelsey! Sophia was very decisive when she met Jose and Sophia, she planted herself down in front of them and charmed her way into their heart! Everyone is thrilled with the new family!

Pat

Wed, 6 Sep 2006 22:00:02 -0700 - from Joe

I just wanted to update how Roofus (formerly Dude) is doing. He has become master of our home. No lap too hard to snuggle up, no face too unshaven to kiss. He has been an absolute gas to have around. We are so happy that he chose us and makes our house a home. I have had dogs growing up but I have never met a dog that loves as hard or as much as him. Roofus hardly lets us out of his site. He has become my little shadow and those ears you just got love him. Thanks for helping to bring us all together.

Thu, 07 Sep 2006 07:25:08 -0700 - from Lori

Mag,

Please post this picture of April (adopted from IMPS in April 2005.) She got 'nabbed' in the act and seems to be saying.... "No Mom.... I don't know how that trash bag got there...!!!"

Tue, 27 May 2008 09:27:39 -0700 - from Harriet

Dear Meg,

We adopted "Ziggy" from IMPS last Saturday, May 17th. He has been a dream dog according to my husband. Our vet loves him, neighbors tell us just how cute he is.

Indeed and he is obedient, intelligent, playful and the best dog we have ever had. We have so much fun with him, especially when he 'hops" while running like the wind.

Hysterical. He is still working his way in our pool, goes to the first step stops, and then barks. As the pool gets warmer, he is going to learn to swim so he can join us. He does not like when we are swimming and he is outside.

He is the best and we are so very, very happy we adopted him

Kind Regards,

Harriet

UPDATE 6/6/08: Ziggy made the webpage for this vendor. I am such a proud mama. http://puplifedogblog.com/dogblog/2008/06/06/friday-photo-ziggy-the-min-pin/