Update From Nyx' Adopter

Mira (Nyx). She is very affectionate and respectful. She's learning to curb herself when she plays with my older, arthritic Lab. Instead of jumping on Sparkle full force, she plays more gently and even allows Sparkle to win most games of tug-of-war.

Her latest hobby is hanging out on our deck railing, where she gets a good view of the neighborhood and can smell the prevailing breezes. She has excellent balance and walks around the railing with ease.

Mira is eager to learn, and has nearly mastered the art of sitting politely when she wants something.

She was very frightened of being up on the examining table the last time she was at the vet's, so I've been putting her up on the washing machine to groom her and check her over. I have also been taking her on short trips around town to prevent her from develping any fear of new places.

I would say that Mira's only real issue right now is that she tries to take food from everyone in the family except me. They don't really care about trying to outrank her, but of course they don't like her trying to take their food. As the alpha, I am working on teaching her that it is not acceptable to take food from these 'lower -ranking pack members.' She is gradually improving.

Thanks for the work y'all are doing to rescue these sweet animals.