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Shadow
We were first introduced to NIPRA back in December 2006 when we decided that we would like to adopt a pug. We searched on line to seek our adoption options and filled out applications through a few organizations, none of which responded to our inquiry but NIPRA. Before we knew it, a 14-month-old fawn pug named Grace became a part of our family. We still remember the time we entered the foster house, a darling little pug ran toward us to greet us with kisses and right away, we knew that was our Grace. She has been such a joyful addition to our family. Her demeanor and mannerism always brings nothing but smiles and laughter to our days and our lives.
Having been particularly impressed with the organization, based on our experience during the adoption process, in the beginning of 2009 we decided to volunteer and foster for NIPRA. That was how we met Shadow, a five-year-old black rescue pug who was abandoned by a breeder after she could not care for her litters anymore. Shadow was adopted and lived with her previous owner who after two years became unable to care for Shadow anymore and broken-heartedly had to give up Shadow to NIPRA for adoption. We brought Grace along to pick up Shadow and they immediately connected.
At her new home, Shadow and Grace become inseparable. Shadow’s motherly instincts became apparent and she became very nurturing with Grace. They sit together, sleep together and often Shadow shows her care for Grace by licking her face and ears. Grace seems to enjoy it very much. In addition, shy, reticent Shadow has grown quite attached to us. She follows us around the house and literally has become our "Shadow".
Needless to say, we became a classic case of foster failure. After having Shadow in our home for a couple of weeks, we were absolutely unable to give her up for adoption. Hence, we decided to adopt Shadow ourselves. Since then Shadow and Grace have become "Partners in Crime", the "Lucy and Ethel", the "Frick and Frack" of our household.
 
Natalie (Natty)
I'm writing to give you an update and to thank you for our wonderful little Natalie (aka Natty), adopted February 2009. She's made an effortless transition into our family and our hearts, and we are just delighted to have her. She is a special little girl!
She's been gradually adjusting and changing, but in the last month since we moved into our new home, she's improved by leaps and bounds! She has finally gained weight (poor thing was so undernourished as a stray), and she looks just gorgeous—perfectly shaped with the softest coat, and a sparkle in her eyes. She's having a blast chasing her big brother Klausie around the larger back yard—chasing birds and having pug wrestling matches to her heart's content. She and Klaus have become the best of friends, and they truly are a perfect match personality-wise—they complement each other in so many ways!
It has been so much fun to see her true personality start to shine through. She knows that she has a forever home with us now, and she is such a sassy little pug princess! We love when she acts entitled to our love and affection, because she deserves to be spoiled after that all she's been through. She is SUCH a good girl—so smart, and obedient, with just enough naughty pug mischievousness thrown in. When she's happy (which is just about ALWAYS), her little curly pom-pom tail wags a mile a minute. She LOVES to eat (of course), and she coos and twirls in dancing pug circles when it's time for food or treats. But her absolute favorite thing to do is go on a walk with her people and her brother—when her harness comes out, chaos ensues, and her excitement is palpable—we just adore seeing her smiling and so happy.
We couldn't be more thrilled at being chosen to be Natty's forever family, and we look forward to bonding and growing with her more each day. Thank you so much NIPRA!
Mariel, Adam, Klausie & Natty
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