July 27, 2008 - Kristin writes: Hi everyone, it's me Juan.  I just wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know how I'm doing.  Well, I love my home and family.  I've been here a little over a year and things couldn't be better.  I play with my canine sisters all the time but sometimes I think I'm a pain.  I'm so full of energy that my Mom has to take me for runs and put me on the treadmill when it's raining...I hate the rain.  Sometimes when I have to do my buisness and it's raining, my Mom has to take me out with an umbrella!!!

My Mom takes me to the neighbors so I can run and play with my friend Vipor, he's a German Shepard that's about my age.  We play so well.  I go in the lake, but not too deep.  I look great, Mom keeps me in shape and only feeds me good natural food.

My Mom took a picture on her phone of me sitting in the bleachers at my Dad's softball game, I sit like such a good boy!! I hope all is well with everyone.  I'll keep you updated!!

Anyway, it's time for our walk...and I never miss that. 

April 18, 2007 - Tyson now known as Juan Valdez, was adopted by Kristin & Jim from New Hampshire.

Hello my name is Tyson. My people decided to give me up because they were having a baby. I don’t know why, because I love kids! I am mostly black with white markings. Small and petite with a big beautiful head, my foster mom says I am such a good boy. I am crate trained, house trained and learning new manners everyday. I love everyone and everything! I live with dogs (big and small) and a kitty. I spend most of my days looking for playtime, love and affection. I'm a very happy laid back boy and would do well just about anywhere. I am only 10 months old with plenty of life ahead of me!