Astra is either a poorly bred Siberian Husky, or is a mix. We got her two years ago, before I knew about BYBs. My mom saw a husky at the Humane Society and wanted it really badly. We decided to go home and to research before adopting her, but when we called the shelter back, she was aleady gone. So we continued searching for a pure white husky. We finally came across one in San Antonio. We drove all the way up there (6hrs) just to get Astra. She was shy and incredibly skinny. Her sisters didn't let her eat, so she was weak. We chose her. She had some health problems, diarrhea, ear infections and allergies. But those cleared up quickly. Now she is a hyper, loving, mischievious(sp?) and a wonderful companion!

Molly is a super nice Golden Retriever. We got her from a very good breeder in Corpus Christi. We had been wanting a nice companion dog for a while, so after some research, we found the Golden Retriever would be the best dog for us. We searched the shelters in vain for a Golden, but we couldn't find one. So looked for breeders and came up with one in Corpus Christi. We drove over there to pick her up. She and her sister were the only ones left. It was a tough decision, but I finally chose Molly. When we were leaving, Molly gave her sister a kiss goodbye. She is a wonderful companion, and a very well behaved dog. She is friendly, gentle toward kids, and all around a wonderful dog!

Prince is a Chihuahua mix with a very sad story. A lady bought him thinking he had papers but when she found out he didn't, sold him, but she said he did. Another lady bought him thinking he had papers but when she found out he didn't, sold him. We had been wanting a small dog and after searching the shelters with no luck, turned out attention to the classifieds. He was only $100 because the lady really wanted to get rid of him. He was living outside in a kennel, with a chicken coup- looking doghouse, with hay inside to keep him warm. His kennel was covered with feces and he was very poorly treated. Another couple had wanted him, but had to get groceries first, so the lady said it was a first come, first serve basis. Luckily we lived close by, and came there first. Prince was very nervous for the first few weeks after we brought him home. He pooped on the sidewalk, instead of grass because he had lived most of his life on concrete. He was skinny and scared of loud noises and flies, because of his continuous nights outside. He still has fear of loud noises, but he isn't nervous anymore. All he wants to do is cuddle!

Man, I talk a lot. Sorry for the long post.