Okay, one more set of Intros!

I think this wraps up my lists of critters.

I have two dogs and a cat in addition to my horses. Jazz is the first dog I've owned that was not the family dog. I adopted her from the Cleveland Animal Protective League back in 1998. She was only 3 months old and looked like a little german shephard/chow mix with a black mask. As she grew up and lost her puppy coat she started looking like a miniture Gold Retriever. Jazz has been my constant companion. Moving from place to place and traveling everywhere with me when I go out of town. Because of this she's probably the most loyal dog I've ever known.

I taught her lots of tricks when she was a pup because I lived and worked on a farm so I had lots of time to spend with her. I also worked in a small animal vet's office so all her annuals and surgeries were easier to handle as well. I even assisted when she was spayed. Jazz is my baby and will be so hard to replace when she passes. Hopefully she'll live a long and healthy life because I can't imagine not having her around.

Next is Boones. He's my four year old house kitty. I brought home Boones when he was only 5 weeks old. He's been fun to have around yet somewhat annoying when he demands to be fed at 5am! He's been on diet food since he was a year old and for some reason just keeps getting fatter. He's quiet the lover and will purr and sit on your lap all day....or on your folded clothes that haven't been put away quickly enough!Here's one of my favorite shots of him when he was a little kitty.

And a more grown up Boones....

Lastly is our newest addition, Jorja. She's a registered German Shephard that we adopted form a pound in South Carolina. She's a little over a year old and still very much a puppy. And 85 pound puppy that is!

Jorja has been a challenge because her previous owners didn't teach her ANYTHING. She didn't even know her name (and she came with it!). We spent many hours teaching this dog to come when called or not to jump on her humans. She's really a sweet dog she just has so much energy that she doesn't know what to do with it. So she spends most of the day at my in-law's house playing with their dog. Then she's home in the evening and much more subdued. Hubby loves her because she's silly and playful and she'll scare the panties off of any door to door salesman that knocks! We learned she is extremely protective in the house but listens well when we tell her to cool her jets or if she knows whoever is coming in.