Uta came into our family when we least expected her and most desperately needed her.  When we suddenly lost Grayce (our 8 year old Weimaraner to GVD) we were devastated.  Our 4 year old Weimaraner, Merlin, was heartbroken.  I have never witnessed such sadness and depression in a dog.  He would not eat.  He fretted and howled when left alone.  He lost his fun loving animated personality.  I knew he was not going to make it alone.  We were not ready to get a puppy, so I went on line and typed in Weimaraner rescue.  Up popped Uta, a 4 year old at the Poulson Montana Animal Shelter.  We went to get her in a blizzard in February.  The rescue people met us half way.  We pulled into the fairgrounds and saw a flash of gray against the white snow.  Uta was so happy to be out of her kennel and running.  Merlin spotted her and it was love a first sight.  They ran together for about an hour then Merlin jumped in the truck and Uta jumped right behind him as if to say, "let's go home."

She was very small for a full grown Weimaraner and very, very skinny.  She was also terrified of men.  It took several days before Don could barely touch her, she cowered when he would walk anywhere near her.  She loves ladies and was stuck to me from the start.  She let me pet her for hours.  She has wonderful house manners,  listened and followed instructions from the very beginning.  The guys at the Dog Club helped us out by giving her treats.  Don was very patient with her.  She has slowly lost her fear of men.

I was able to get her AKC registered.  We are training at the club with great (surprising) results.  I thought I would never be able to leave her in a stay and walk across the room.  It's her favorite exercise!  Over several months she has changed into a confident, loving, wonderful companion and friend.  Merlin loves her and is very protective of her.  She in turn worships him.  Uta is just happy to be able to run,  jump and snuggle.  When I walk in the room and see her laying on Don's lap with Merlin next to her it makes me smile every time.

Sincerely, Linda