Hey everyone at Zara's list. I just wanted to let you know how Zsa Zsa is doing. I have decided to rename her Sasha. I attached a few pictures for you. Sasha is doing well, I have run into a few problems with her barking, but we are working through it with some strong "No's" and sometimes the squirt bottle, she is quickly catching on. Sasha has decided she no longer likes her bed, but has claimed mine instead, especially my pillow. She seems to be doing well with strangers also, she lets them hold her for a little while and then wants back in my arms. She has tried to attack 2 dogs so far, but since she is so small, it is pointless. I hope that she will get past this before I have to start carrying a squirt bottle with me. I bought Sasha a tote bag so that I can bring her to classes with me. So far, she does not really like it, but with some treats and reassurance, she is getting used to it. I hope that she will do well in class with me tomorrow.

I just wanted to thank you all for all the hard work and love you put into all the pets and adoptions. It is amazing to me that so many volunteers and people can come together for such a great cause. I hope that in the future I may be able to be a foster mom with you guys. Keep up all the good work. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for bringing me Sasha, she's so great.

Sincerely,

Amy Heichel

My name is Amy and I adopted Sasha (Zsa Zsa) a few months ago. I wanted to let you know that she is doing great! I am really focusing on getting her to be more comfortable around larger groups of people and her progress is going good. She has developed this habit of barking and chasing after bicycles, scooters, and skateboards. This is very funny. Sasha's personality has really started shining recently and I will continue working with her. Hopefully we will be able to stop by and visit one weekend at Petco in the coming weeks. I have attached a few new pictures as well. Take care!

Sincerely, 

Amy Heichel

5 July 2007

Good morning,

I was just thinking the other day that I have not sent an update on Sasha in a long time.

We have moved to San Marcos in San Diego into a house. Sasha now has a whole house and backyard to be queen of. I live with family, giving Sasha more interaction with people. She seems to be adapting to being around more people and other dogs.

There was a time about two months ago where Sasha refused to eat for a few days. I took her into the vet and she has now had her remaining teeth removed. She is adapting to her new wet-food diet and is otherwise very healthy.

Again, I want to thank you all for the work you do. Last year I brought my mother in to the Petco adoption fair and she took Detroit, now named Benny, home. He and Sasha get along well and seem to enjoy each others company.

Thank you

Amy Heichel