UPDATE: SHILOH AND MOXIE

Getting ready to head out but do have excellent updates on both Shiloh and Moxie. All is going exceptionally well especially with the introductions to the resident dogs at their new homes. Lili sent the most amazing photos of the actual progression of the friendship and acceptance with Morgan (out of Molly and Jack) and Moxie. Shiloh has been introduced to the lake, slowly and had a good first night with his new family too. The vet commented that Shiloh was in perfect health and condition and would not 'expect anything less with a Short puppy" - this is always a huge compliment of course. I literally have no time to say hello goodbye or to post the photos today but you'll see them soon!!!

RE: J & A's Brittanys and the Telphone
Days begin very early here at ATB and end very late. My first priority for phone calls is children and grandchildren and they understand at times our calls are few and far between. But when we do have an hour or so to devote to a long telephone conversation, that time must go first to them. Part of my day includes administrative work, which is truly not 'work' at all. I get to sit at my computer and read wonderful emails, forwards from YOU, receive pictures, and return the favor by posting on the Blog, Facebook and keeping current on ATB happenings. This is our communication method of choice and I am more apt to respond without hesitation to your email than to a phone message. If I had my druthers, our life would exist without a telephone - cell or otherwise! In fact, we do carry cell phones of course - but we use them rarely, and very few people have our cell phone number! Thanks for understanding. Even when I am in the vacinity of a ringing telephone, I rarely am free to pick it up and most often involved with doing something with one of our dogs - or - John would hope, housework, cooking, laundry (what's that?!) When I get a free minute - I'm honestly not likely to spend it talking on the phone! But I do love to write and correspond via email! Take care and God Bless, John, Ann and our wonderful Britanys