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	Hi Cathy, I wanted to say good bye to you at Jack Russell Rescue. I took a job a few months ago and the movers are here in Oakville moving us as I write this. I hope you will add "Rex's tail" along with your other success stories. After losing our beloved Jack russell to a short and deadly boat with cancer our hearts were broken. We thought that we could just be without a Jack in our lives but that only lasted about two months. Jack Russell's give such unconditional love and have such a zest for life and we missed that. We found Jack Russell Rescue on the internet and started talking with Cathy about adopting. My husband found Rex and immediate loved his all black head and white body. He looked nothing like our last Jack and we decided to give it our best. Rex had been rescued right before his execution day, in fact on his last day. He was rescued by another wonderful woman who thought she was ready for him. As it worked out, she just did not have the time for him and wanted to pass him on. No one had real history on Rex, so it was all new to us. We picked him up with our old poodle Lucy and brought him home. Rex I would say was not the most handsome guy, his lower teeth stick out over his lips, he still has all of his baby teeth so when he smiles he looks very funny, kind of like dentures. He had some issues! He promptly peed on the rug, attacked the poodle and bite me!! All in the first few days! A year later we are getting to move Rex to the USA. He has travelled with us to Savannah Georgia, New York city, hiked trails in the Fingers lakes of New York, meets everyone with love and joy..most everyone and mostly has become a very loving and loyal companion for my husband and I. He sleeps right between us, sits on our laps and even allows me to kiss him and snuggle him. We have been amazed at his intelligence. Catches and returns throws the ball right to us. Plays soccer and volleyball. Touches our shoes when its time for a walk. and nudges the water bottle when we are travelling and he needs a drink. We adopted Rex when he was eight years old and he turned nine in April. He is healthy and happy and we love him. He still loves to play but will also chill out with us and does not require so much attention. I have already hired a dog walker for him in Ithaca and they have bonded completely. Cesar Milan says" You do not get the dog you want, you get the dog you need." Rex has taught Lance and I to be such better dog owners and a stronger dog lover. He has taught us to look past the perfect package and see what an amazing dog he is....not perfect. Just amazing. I thank you at Jack Russell Rescue of Ontario. When anyone asks about Rex we tell them to adopt and where to find you at. Even as we go back to the USA we will tell our American friends and anyone who listens about you all. You changed three lives, and we could not be more grateful. Angela, Lance and T. Rex Robinson

	Miracles do Happen! A wonderful success story about Skimmer - for a wonderful jack searching so long for his forever home: I decided to become a dog owner for the first time about one month ago. I had been considering adopting a dog for the past two years or so, but I wanted to be sure that I was settled enough to take on such an important commitment. While researching the various canine breeds online, I found the Jack Russell Terrier Rescue Ontario, just by chance. I was surprised to see that their adoption fee was reasonable, and that they had a great selection of "Jacks" to choose from, and all of them seeking loving and caring permanent homes. I originally was interested in adopting a stunning blue eyed JRT/Husky mix but I was told that the dog would not be suitable for apartment living. I was a little disappointed but happy to see how thorough and careful JRTRO is about their adoption process and suitability for a given dog and owner. I told the adoption manager that I would check back with them in a couple of weeks and see if I could find a dog that interested me. When I did, there were several "Jacks" that caught my eye, and I decided on applying for one of two of them that attracted me, a neutered male, named "Skimmer" and a lovely male named, "Meeko". After a lengthy telephone interview, and several in-depth questions about my knowledge of the breed and dogs in general, it was decided that I would adopt the male Jack Russell Terrier, with the name of "Skimmer". I was told that he was given that name after he was observed by his foster Mother, of being mesmerized by a dragonfly, that he saw skimming over the surface of a pond, when he was in foster care. "Skimmer" came into my life and home on February 27th 2010, and as soon as I saw him, I thought that he was as stunning a "Jack" as I had ever seen. Once he was in my home he was a little nervous for about ten minutes, and then he relaxed and settled in. Skimmer bonded with me in two days or less, and of which I'm told, is very unusual. I was told this yesterday by a veterinarian. "Skimmer" seems SO happy here with me, and perhaps that is because his earlier life was quite rough, and he suffered terrible abuse, finally facing euthanasia in an animal shelter. Jack Russells are very active and energetic little hunters, but "Skimmer" had sadly been confined to a dog crate for much of his early life. Eventually his cruel owner just discarded him, and he was then found wandering as a "stray". Skimmer was scheduled to be euthanized when the JRT Rescue Ontario was notified about him and saved him. It would have been a tragic shame had the execution of such a innocent and very fine dog taken place. After he was claimed by JRT Rescue, he was placed in foster care, and all of his foster parents were impressed by his personality and intelligence. Because of the fact that "Skimmer" does not get along well with other animals, it made finding a caring home for him somewhat difficult. Many "Jacks" do like other animals, including cats, but not "Skimmer". I have to tell you that my adopting "Skimmer", and his adopting me, must have been "written in the stars", because, he is just the most wonderful companion. Playful, full of energy and amusing, yet so well behaved inside my home, he is fully housetrained...not ONE accident ! "Skimmer" does get quite excited when he sees another dog, but due to the fact that he is always on a leash, makes that a minor problem, he is incredibly intelligent and as affectionate a dog as I have ever met. These lil' dogs thrive on human companionship, and "Skimmer", is no exception. In fact, the first night he was here, he insisted on sleeping in my bed with me, and now that has become his regular routine. Each new day with "Skimmer" is more enjoyable and a real adventure. I never know what part of his personality he is going to show me next. He is such an actor ! In the short time "Skimmer" and I have been together, I have discovered that, he acts like a Beagle, thinks he's a Rottweiler, but most importantly is the "SUNSHINE OF MY LIFE" PS. A special thank you to the shelter for notifying JRTRO about Skimmer, and hugs and tons of appreciation to his foster parents and especially to Jackie Parkins for her love, understanding and training. John Lewis, Owned by a loving JRT, Toronto

	We met Pixie at the foster home with the grandkids in July 09 , it was love at first sight, for everyone. I broke the cardinal rule of letting my heart rule over my brain and forgot all the tips about meeting a dog for the first time. The ride home in the crate was as difficult for Pixie as it was for us, and after two hours we released her and she slept on our laps the rest of the way home. No doubt she has some issues - who wouldn't after being in four homes in less than two months. I call it baggage. Pixie might call it anxiety. She hates to be left home alone and had some problems with settling down in the vehicle. Perhaps she wondered if she was being taken away yet again? Six months later, Pixie is trusting us more. Still hovers at my feet as I work around the house. Loves to go out to the barn and garden and sniff and root about in the dirt and straw. Sits at the window to watch when Poppa goes to work! She knows exactly what to do when she sees the chickens. Egg production has gone down a few times, but thankfully we are more aware of the nature of the Jack Russell Terrier and know better to keep her far away from the birds. We took Pixie to the National Trials in September in Paris On. She and was entered in the Barn Hunt and came in first in her class. Now if she would only catch the rats that are no doubt living in our barn! Life has become more interesting seeing it through Pixie's eyes. She tries to play with the cats in our lives and they tolerate her advances. She is a small package of energy and unconditional love. She is keeping us active! We are so happy to have found her through JRTRO. Thanks again. ~Janis

	Elvis is doing great, right at home now. He has his daily rituals of places to be LOL LOL. I find it fascinating how he goes to different spots depending on the time of day. His leg seems all healed up but I am being careful. I have been going for a walk just once a day and only a couple of blocks. Hopefully that will build up his walking muscles and we won't have a repeat of leg injury.
He seems to really like Misty our black and white, but she is a corker anyway. He pulls himself along the floor on his belly to get closer to where she is and lays there. Misty walks past him and touches his paw and he seems fine with it. I expect to find them snuggled up one of these days. ... Boy do they love each other and have a ball. Sally goes for a quick morning walk and Elvis seems to know what time because he gets up in the window and looks over next door and sure enough within minutes Kathy and Sally come out. I don't take him in the morning I take him at night when sally goes but we stop at the barn and watch Kathy feed the horses, because Sally goes around the track with Gerry and I think it is too soon for that long a walk. Talk to you soon, Maureen