| "Sparky" I will be loved forever by Linda, Dortha (Linda's mother), and Mickey (the kitty cat) |
| Hello "Sweet Sparky" How are you doing? I want to tell you that I am the person who adopted you and that we are really anxious for you to come and live with us. In a short time you will leave your High Calling Cocker Family, and come live with us in Illinois. I know you will be sad to leave your mom, dad, brothers, sisters, and the Martin family, but "Sparky being adopted and getting a forever home will also make you a very, very happy puppy". Being adopted makes you a very "Special Puppy", because you were chosen from the other puppies by me. Your brothers and sisters have also been chosen by special people. I believe you will love your new home. We live in the country on a farm which has plenty of room for a puppy to play. I need to know some things that you will need like, What kind of food will you eat? I know Hill's Science Diet is really good for puppies, just ask Leilani about that. Whatever Sue says you will eat, we will get for you. I was looking for toys for you and I was going to send a toy, but everything has squeaky things in them and I would be afraid you might swallow them, so I decided to wait on toys until you get home, but do not worry you will have toys, nice bed, food and water dish. Yes, there will also be grooming, nail clipping, teeth brushing, and Veterinary visits. These things are all for you because we will love you very much. When you come home Sparky, I will teach you many new things that you will need to know, like sit, stay, come, potty, and walking with a leash. We will take walks, rides in a car, and play together. Sparky, you have no idea how happy you will make me; as I have been very sad without having a dog. I do have a very nice kitty cat; so you will share the house with him and I am sure you two will love each other. Mickey is the kitty's name, and I believe he has also been sad without a dog. This Friday you will be six weeks old, you are growing up so fast, and before you know it you will be on a plane coming to your loving forever home. Sue will let us know when the time will be right for you to leave. I also want to tell you I am so proud that you are doing so "beautifully", as Sue said. I say prayers for you everyday, that you are walking, eating, and growing very well. One very important thing I need to mention is that you will have "Endless amounts of LOVE". Prayers to you Sparky. Love, Your adopted family, Linda |
| Newborn Picture |
| One week picture above |
| Two week picture |
| I wish I could send you a Christmas picture, but unfortunately the weather is so bad that my "Mommy Linda", has not been able to get to town for over a week, and so she cannot get any pictures developed. Due to icy roads my first family Christmas has been cancelled until Sunday. On Sunday I will get to met some more of my family. I just love people.The LP gas man came the other day and I just loved him. He picked me up and I tried to get his glasses. My "Mommy Linda" had to rescue him from me. What fun I had with him! I am now jumping up on the sofa. My "Mommy" wants me to be on the sofa because she said the other doggies before me slept on the sofa and she wants me to be able to do the same. She says it is comforting to have a dog by her. That sounds pretty neat to me. Oh by the way my Mommy said "thank you" for giving her the idea about how to protect me and the Christmas tree. You told her some people put play pens and doggy pens around them. Well she did not have any of those things, but did have a baby crib so she used two of the sides and put them in front of the tree. Our tree sits in the corner and that was all that was needed to keep me from jumping on it. Even though I do not have a picture to send, my "Mommy" said we should write so we could wish you a most "Blessed Merry Christmas and good Healthy New Year to all the Martin family, and all the High Calling Cockers! I also hope all my brothers and sisters have a wonderful first Christmas and New Year in their new homes! One more thing my "Mommy" says even though I came in August I am the best Christmas present ever! God Bless you all. Love, Sparky and Linda |
| 7 Week Pictures |

| Hello Sue, and all my High Calling Cocker Family, I just wanted to tell you all to watch out for all the Spooks and Goblins that are out tonight!! TRICK OR TREAT!! LOVE, SWEET SPARKY |