Hello D'Arcy's Arc volunteers and all fellow animal lovers.  I just wanted to update my dog Snuggles page on the D'Arcy's Arc Alumni list since it has been a few years since the initial posting.

Snuggles was adopted from D'Arcy's Arc in May 2001 at the age of approximately 6 months.  She is a female Maltese, born deaf with a very friendly and curious personality.  Upon learning that she was deaf, we were a bit concerned as to what challenges may lay ahead regarding her training, personality and temperment.  With a stable daily routine and a few 5-10 minute daily training sessions, her transition to her new home was very smooth.  She was able to learn sign language and in just a few weeks learned the commands "sit," "stay," "lie down," "come," "shake a paw," "jump on the couch," "let's go for a walk," "time to eat," "good girl" and "bedtime." Her housebreaking period for going to the bathroom outside in the yard took almost no time at all.  I still can't believe how easily trained she was. Although petite and cuddly looking, she is a strong energetic little dog who loves her daily walks and lots of playtime.