My name is Anthony from Memphis, Tennessee, and I am the proud "Daddy" of this sweet, beautiful, affectionate, and loving little mini-doxie named "Mia." I believe the Holy Spirit sent her to me because she came such a long way --- all the way from far up North, in Vermont & New York --- down to me here in the "Land of the Delta Blues." On August 25, 2013, I met a two-person transport team in Jackson, Tennessee where I first met Mia, and it was love at first sight between her and I. Immediately, this little girl ran up to me and when I started to pet her (with no hesitation, shyness, growling, or barking) she rolled over and let me start rubbing her tiny tummy. She loves playing with her over-abundance of toys which practically litter all the floors of my home now. Suffice it to say, I have and love to thoroughly spoil this baby dachshund.

Mia is now 3 years old and doing marvelously. She enjoys our frequent visits to the dog parks; has two Australian Cattle Dog "cousins" of my mother's who she visits at least once a month and loves to play with; goes on 4 times weekly jogs with me; and generally loves and has adapted so well to all of my family and dear friends. My life would be lacking a special joy if I hadn't adopted this sweet, special dog. In other news of note, Mia recently placed 3rd in the Annual "Running of the Wee nies," an event that is part of an annual suburban festival specifically for dachshunds in the Memphis area.

She has made several trips with me to Cullman, Alabama; New Orleans, Nashville, and even felt the sand of the beach in Seaside, Florida beneath her little paws. I wish to send out a special "Thank You & God Bless you!" to Mia's foster prior to my adopting her. Her name is Angela, and she is an incredible person who clearly loved Mia so dearly and even thinks of her to this day. I appreciate you're taking care of this baby dog who now has brought such joy in companionship into my life! In closing, let me say that AADR is incredible in all their endeavors to "save one until there are none. Mia was certainly worth saving! Be sure that I'll continue to shower her with an abundance of love for as long as I am able.