Satchmo
In January 2013, my husband and I were ready to bring a new dog into our family, after the passing of our dog a few years earlier. We knew of MARS from a wonderful experience my sister and brother-in-law had and knew we wanted to work with them. We were matched with Dawn. I am not sure if Dawn is still there but she was very patient with us. We knew the type of dog we wanted and although excited were willing to wait until the right one came along. We did several visits at foster homes and they did not seem to fit our family. In May, Dawn emailed and said she thought she had the perfect dog for us. He was coming from Illinois and was a 3 year old fluffy Pomerian and American Eskimo mix. We jumped on the opportunity to foster this dog without hesitation. We fell in love the moment we met him and named him Satchmo. Satchmo has been on many adventures with my husband and I, spent a lot of time in the car, taking long walks (as long as it was not hot out), and playing in the snow. Three years later we welcomed our daughter to the family and he was a very protective big brother. They had a special relationship, despite her pulling out clumps of his hair when she was little, he never got upset with her. In January 2022, we found out he had an enlarged heart and atrial fibrillation. We started a course of regimented medication to assist with his heart rate and breathing. About two weeks ago, his health started to decline rapidly. After a few sleepless nights and tough days of him coughing constantly because he couldn't breathe, we made the very tough choice to put him to sleep yesterday. We know he is not suffering anymore and we are heartbroken. However, to MARS and the ever so patient Dawn, we are so grateful. Satchmo was loved beyond words and will be missed everyday.,

Skipper
Skipper enjoyed his TV which for him was looking out the big window in our living room and watching everything go by our house; and if there was a dog or human passing by he would bark at it. Skipper loved chewing on his bones and dental treats, and whenever he knew he was about to get one his eyes would get all big, which allowed for the whites of his eyes to become visible. Skipper enjoyed getting his exercise like long walks, playing fetch with his green or yellow ball, and chasing squirrels, rabbits or geese. Skipper loved to lick toast and egg crumbs off of plates on Saturday mornings. Skipper liked to observe what went on in the kitchen whenever mom was making salmon or anything with chicken in it, and did so in a polite way. Skipper also loved to sit next to his dad and fall asleep while listening to him play classical guitar. Skipper is missed by all that knew him, may he rest in peace. I hope to see you again, you are the best friend anyone could ask for. Rest in peace..

Snowball
Snowball was found hiding under a deck at an abandoned house in northern MN back in November. When Snowball was finally coaxed out from under the deck, he was emaciated and dehydrated. Word from the vet was that his kidneys were failing. Snowball was a fighter, and managed to gain weight and and become a happy boy while in rescue. He stopped eating and drinking in early February, and crossed the Rainbow Bridge on Feb 17, 2009. He was a sweet boy and will be missed.

Stella
I’m just writing to tell you that last month I had to say goodbye to this lovely girl I don’t know if you ever think about the dogs and the people who adopt them but wanted to let you know Stella lived a long, happy life with me since I adopted her in 2013. She moved with me to Utah in 2014 and we’ve been here since then. I miss her dearly and the house is not the same without her. Thank you for giving her a chance at a second home and thanks for letting me adopt her.