WE WISH TO EXTEND VERY SPECIAL THANK YOUS TO NANCY PETERS, KIM MOON IN MEMORY OF "SNIZ" AND SHERYL ENGLISH FOR THEIR MOST GENEROUS DONATIONS TOWARDS SPARKLE'S VET CARE!

We have replaced the graphic picture of Sparkle to show her recent picture (2nd one) of her healing. Her story is one to share with people to bring attention to some issues we see each and every day in rescue and from shelters across Michigan. Sparkle was shot and it appeared it was at close range. We don't know who or why but there is not a reason under the sun that we can come up with to justify this action by someone who apparently has no concern for the care and well being of these wonderful beautiful dogs. The shelters come across this and worse situations each and every day across Michigan and the country. As a rescue we are at times asked to please help a dog that has suffered cruel and inhumane treatment by someone. We could not turn our back on Sparkle and only wish we could help all that come to our attention.

Sparkle has come a long way since she first came into the rescue. Initially a shy, quiet dog, she has shown she is intelligent and loving, with many fine qualities for a family pet. When she is happy she jumps with delight and hops and prances about. She sometimes stands up on her hind legs to get closer to you. She will cover with puppy licks those family members she adores, human and dog alike. If no one is available to play, Sparkle will entertain herself by throwing her toys around and running after them. Sparkle knows her basic commands (sit, stay, down, come, let go, etc.) and is quick to learn new ones. She goes to her crate for naps and at night to sleep. She LOVES to go for walks, is great on leash, and when she hears the sound of her leash rattling will race to the door and wait for everyone else to get there. Sparkle is excellent in the car and enjoys going for car rides. She attempts to shrink herself down as much as possible if you raise your voice at her, and approaches you with head lowered in submissive posture if she believes you are angry with her. So a more calm household will suit her best. Sparkle will chase squirrels and other small animals, and monitors her 'kingdom' unceasingly on the look-out for 'intruders'. No cats! She is very devoted and loyal to her family. Sparkle is very wary of strangers who come to the home. She will display territorial behaviors and should be supervised at all times in the presence of strangers until she is introduced properly and has time to feel comfortable with them. She needs to become comfortable at her own pace with nonfamily members. She will require a family with much patience and understanding to help her work through these issues with the right experienced person/family. Sparkle would do best with an older laid back dog or as an only dog. She seems to be very content just staying near someone. She is completely housebroken having no accidents in her foster home. She is a dainty eater and takes treats nicely. She enjoys belly rubs and getting her coat brushed. She also will wrap her front paws around your legs as if hugging you! We also feel Sparkle would have no problem jumping a standard fence and if she really wanted, she may be able to scale a privacy fence if tempted enough to get a squirrel or something of interest to her. So privacy fencing and/or ariel line will be required for her. Despite what has happened to this gorgeous girl, she has a spirit to melt your heart! She is only 43 pounds (underweight) and has a heart of gold! Her foster mom says she is an all around sweet, loving dog and will make the right someone a wonderful family companion for years to come! What a special girl indeed! Sparkle is microchipped.