Dear Jacque,

It’s me, Mimi. I thought you might be worried about me being so far away and all so I thought I should let you know how things are going for me in the forever home you found for me. I still miss my foster family, they were really good to me but I know they are happy I have found a new home.

I am working hard to train Nancy. She is doing pretty well so far. I have great fun in the big chair where I can watch to see if people are trying to come to the house. So far, I have successfully chased away many people. I think Nancy likes that because she laughs when I jump down and toss my new toy around. She needs to laugh more but I’m working on it.  She has learned that if she brings the treat jar outside I will potty out in the grass, it’s pretty gross, I much prefer to use the Potty Pads, they are soft and don’t bother my feet. Besides, I think there are bugs in the yard and I hate bugs. The patio is OK; I can run around from gate to gate without having to get into the yucky grass so I really like that. I have been willing to be quiet when people come to visit but only if she holds me, no point in not barking and jumping up on them if I get to be hugged instead. She had a friend who came to see me last night and she was very tasty, I licked her all over and she just laughed so I think she really enjoyed the attention. She also brought me some new treats that tasted like Peanut Butter. The were quite tasty but I only go the have a few. What’s the point of bringing me something and then putting it on top of the Refrigerator? Really, sometimes I just don’t understand people.

I like sleeping under the covers, it’s nice and quiet. I still am worried about that cat who I think wants to take my toy. I have one favorite, it all legs and arms and easy for me to toss around. I sometimes have to carry it for quite a while to be sure she knows it is MINE and doesn’t try to take it. Nancy gets unhappy if I growl at the silly cat, I’m just trying to warn her to stay away from my things, what’s wrong with that? I heard her on the phone talking about some kind of training, what’s up with that? I don’t need any training. Maybe it’s for her. She ignores me when I just bark and jump up on her so she could use some training, that’s for sure.

Altogether, I am having a pretty good time. This house has great windows that I can see out of and the only window that is high is behind the couch so I can just jump onto the back and see everything I need to see. It really helps when I am chasing someone away. They need to know I mean business. Food is pretty much the same as with Bart so no news there.

I also overheard her talking to the Vet who is coming to see me next week. She must just want to see how pretty I am, I feel great so don’t need to be seeing any Vet. She and Tracy took me to a “groomer” because she said I needed a “Potty path” whatever that is. Anyway, most of my beautiful hair around my back end is very short. The “groomer” insisted I was a Japanese Chen, I heard Nancy telling Tracy they even put that on my ticket (what the heck is a ticket?). Can you imagine? I have never even been to Japan. Some people have very strange ideas. Nancy looked it up on the computer when we got home and I was right, I don’t look anything like a Japanese Chen. Some people just don’t know what they are talking about. Anyway, my new haircut looks pretty good. Someone even saw my new picture on Facebook and said I looked dignified, don’t hear that much so I guess it’s alright.
           
So, just wanted to let you know I’m doing really well in my new home. I am going to like it here. You did a good job of finding me a forever home so I want to thank you and all of the other people who were helping out. I bet you are doing a good job with the other dogs I met. Hopefully, they will also find a good new forever home.  

Thank you!  Mimi