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Write to me anytime. I promise to check my email everyday and will include your message on this page. You may include a photo with your message so it too can be shared with others. I believe in sharing. It's a good thing to do.
A Letter from Simba
My name is Simba Giraldez and you look so beautiful. I love to play and would love to get together with you some time. I am thinking of getting a little sister very soon and I will send you a picture of her too.
Simba
Cooper
My name is Cooper Krubitch and I am a rescue dog that now lives with Sherry and Diane Krubitch. I love my new home! I have been living there for over two months and really enjoy my new family. I have gained a pound and a half and my special treat is Frosty Paws (dog ice cream). As you can see in the picture I love my baby frog and sleep with him every night. I hope we get to meet one another soon. Have a great summer.
Your friend,
Cooper Krubitch
Mrs.Hernandez told us that you can't visit us this year because you live in the mountains of North Carolina but she said that you could visit us next year when we are in third grade. I can't wait to meet you.
Love and kisses,
From one of Mrs.Hernandez's students
My name is: Amanda Alvarez.
Happy late Birthday! We hope you had a good time on your B-day! We want you to teach us about endangered animals. We wrote riddles about endangered animals and we have to present a big project. Can you put some lessons about the snow leopard, whales and any other endangered animals you know about? Do you think we can send you some riddles next week? Will you publish them on your website? We really wish we could meet you and that you could come to our school.
Love you,
All of us!
(Mrs. Hernandez' students)
Dear Sequoia,
We hope you feel better. We have been having lots of fun. Last week we went to the Seaquarium and yesterday we went to the movies to watch "African Cats". "African Cats" was a little sad but then we went to the park and that was fun.
Please write to us and we will write back.
Love,
Mrs. Hernandez' Second Grade Class
We really enjoyed your visit this morning!!!!! You and your family made our last day of the school week a whole lot of fun. We will be writing to you very soon.
Have a wonderful weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mrs. Farrington's Class
Stephanie Farrington
2nd Grade Teacher
Kinloch Park Elementary
You are truly an amazing dog! The website is amazing and the students were thrilled to see each of their responses in writing. By the way, the music choices are awesome :)
Love,
Christine M. Rosario First Grade Educator
Miami-Dade County Public Schools Primary Learning Center
A Magnet Laboratory Demonstration School
Thank You From Ms. Rosario's PLC First Graders
I was so happy to hear that you were going to give us your rug. I hope you aren't sad. You have courage to give us your rug. Love, Breana
Thank you for the rug. I love it like I love you. Love, Alijah
Thank you for the rug. It's awesome! It's cozy and fun. It's big too. I love it! It's roomy and fluffy! That rug is just like Sequoia! Love, Adalia
Thank you for the cozy rug and for coming on Fridays. Our rug makes our room fell like a home. Love, Kymani
Thank you, Sequoia, for giving us our plush rug. From Ashvi
Thank you for the nice and soft, cozy rug. Thank you. It makes our TLC beautiful. Move, Maryn
The rug makes our class feel like a home. Our class thanks you for the rug. Love, Taylor
Hey Sequoia. Thank you for giving us a very soft carpet. It's so nice that it feels like a marshmallow. You are like a marshmallow too. We love you Sequoia. Love, Yahnae
You are the sweetest dog in the whole wide world! Thank you for our awesome rug. Love, Mercedes
Thank you for the nice big rug! It is nice to walk on! Love, Deliliah
Thank you for the rug. It is lovely. Love, Caleb
I love when you gave us a beautiful rug. We will see you on Friday! Love, Romina
Thank You Letters from Ojus Elementary
Thank you for visiting our class.
I enjoyed the stickers. Jonathan
I enjoyed listening to the story. Please come to Ojus again. Salem
I enjoyed petting your soft fur. Jamelin
I was happy to pet your head. Amy
I love Sequoia. Do you love me? Please come to Ojus again. Nicole
I enjoyed getting your stickers. Nashali
I was happy to listen to your story. Yamil
I enjoyed petting your soft fur. Gianna
I was happy to give you a hug. Ronisna
I was happy to tell you a secret. Roger
I was happy to see you roll over. Bardees
I liked to tell you a secret. Please come to Ojus again. Zairek
I was happy to hug you. Brianna
We all enjoyed singing the Sequoia Smile Song.
(I ripped up my passport because I didn't like the maid in my Paris hotel room.) I used to live in Switzerland and now I live in Aventura. You were right when you said that I don't shed. I also don't have fleas. Talk to you soon. Bye now, Bernie
See Bernie here - Friends & Family
From Aunt Kristi
A Letter From Mr. Germain
I would like to thank you for your appearance at DASH. It was truly a special occasion, and your patience and kindness showed through clearly. I can't say I know that many dogs that can model as well as you did, and my students certainly appreciated it as well. I will be posting some of their drawings on your website soon. We look forward to your next visit and continuing our drawings! Thank you!
John A. Germain
NBCT
Drawing & Painting Instructor
Design & Architecture Senior High
http://www.johngermain.com
Yesterday you helped me overcome a fear that I have had inside of me for about 33 years. Let me tell you what meeting you meant to me.
When you came to work to visit the teachers at the Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ Primary Learning Center the other day you then came into our office. Well, I am very afraid of dogs so I was shaking when I first saw you. Your dad told me to come into his office and just sit in a chair and try to relax. You then came up to me and sat beside me and I stroked your head a little bit. Something magical happened next.
When you lied down near my feet and simply put your head down, I began to relax and my fear was released. Sitting next to you and stroking your head helped me so much that I felt no more fear. You did not bark or follow me. You just rested beside me like an old friend.
I walked away feeling that I am more grateful to be able to be in a room with a large dog and not be scared. You helped me learn how to trust others.
Thanks (from your new fearless friend),
Dee Dee
DEAR SEQUOIA: I LOVED YOUR WEBSITE. IT WAS SO COOL. I CLICKED ON ALL THE LINKS. I HOPE THAT I GET TO MEET YOU ONE DAY. RECEIVE A BIG HUG FROM ME. I CLEAN YOUR MOMMY AND DADDY'S TEETH.
VIRGINIA
Hi Sequoia, I have to say - I Love the web page. You have made alot of people smile and look at life in a refreshing way. As you see, I am flying now. Its my other job. I like working at Daruma more but I don't have alot of clients now. That is my goal - to be grounded and have alot of happy clients! Looking forward to seeing you soon at Daruma. You made alot of people happy that day! Michelle
Dear Sequoia:
I can't tell you how pleased I was to see my photo on your website. I consider it quite an honor. I wish we could have had Molly with us. One of these days I will have Molly meet you and perhaps you can teach Molly to be calm like you, and then she could also do some therapy work. Molly loves to run the beach, especially with other dogs, but Molly doesn't know she's a retriever. She's afraid of the water. Looking forward to seeing you again.
Love and hugs, MJ
Hi Sequoia
Daddies David and Patricio took me to the Winterfest Boat Parade in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. We saw lots of boat all decorated for the Holidays. As always, people were stopping us all the time to take my picture which was driving me crazy. A man from the Sun Sentinel newspaper took too many pictures of me but at one point I just said, "enough is enough" so I stuck out my tongue at him. I thought I would share this picture with you. Also, I wanted to thank you for my Christmas gift; I love the treats!!
Happy Holidays.
Your friend, Winston
Sequoia,
Treasure is finally home. I am glad she is home because it helps me from missing you too much. You and Treasure are my best buddies, but you fetch much better than Treasure. Treasure is too fast and she can win all of our races. Sometimes she lets me win, but not much. Treasure can carry two tennis balls at one time. I don't know why she does this as you can't chase two tennis balls at one time. Every smart dog knows this, but she still does it anyway.
We are going to go to Bark in the Park. Do you want to go? The main website for the golden retriever club is www.evergladesgrc.org. If you go to the newsletters and October's newsletter you can read the Bark in the Park flyer. My mom says Sally Anne may be bringing the puppies for us to play with. I hope so, I like puppies.
The park is really big and you can chase lots of tennis balls until you are tired. I hope to see you there, but if you cannot go please come by sometime so we can visit and play.
Woofs to you,
Dalton
Dear Sequoia,
How are you? Remember me your dog-sitter? When you have a chance, tell your dad to call me this weekend, I have a question for him. My students are waiting for you to come over... I am sending you another picture of one of my Pre-K teachers with her new dog so you can add as well to your page...
Maria F. Nuñez
Principal
Coral Park Elementary
"Learning . . . It's What We Are All About!"
Diesel Gonzalez (brother to Abby and Princess)
Hey Sequoia, it's Diesel! We haven't met yet but I have heard only amazing things about you! I must admit I am a tad bit jealous you have your own website. I am a eye-pleasing pup with a youthful spirit ;) dogbook me.
HEY HEY HEY! It's Abby time! We need to hang out asap! Maybe go catch a few balls & run around where air & grass come free! But first I need to be trained - my mom rules here. Alrighty well, we'll talk to you later.
Hi - It's Princess. Sorry I didn't send you my photo but you can find me on facebook - Yes, I have a dogbook on facebook too (go check it out)!
From this dog palace to yours <3 the gonzalez trio
--miobellavita
Dear Cindy and Sequoia,
Thank you so much for your message. Castor the Dog asked me to reply as his paws are a little clumsy on the keyboard!
This is fabulous! I love the fact that Sequoia has her own website – she is so talented!! If her friends would like samples of Organix Organic Dog Cookies plus coupons, just tell them to e-mail us at pawmade@castorpolluxpet.com and we’ll mail them out!
We are a small company that is committed to providing safe, healthy, natural and organic products for dogs and cats. We’re all pet parents ourselves and take this commitment very, very seriously.
Thank you for being such a wonderful pet parent!
Waggingly,
Shelley Gunton
Co-Owner/”Top Dog”
Castor & Pollux Pet Works
Hi Sequoia,
This is Maria Nuñez, your new dog-sitter! Can't wait to meet you in person! You have a very caring and lovely mom! Enjoy your summer!
Maria F. Nuñez
Principal
Coral Park Elementary
"The Winning Attitude!"
1225 Southwest 97th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33175
305.221.5632 Fax: 305.227.5734
Hi Sequoia,
I really enjoyed meeting you at Starbucks last weekend and I was REALLY excited to see my photo with you on your website! I hope I see you again soon so I can pet you some more!
Love,
Maia
Sequoia - Thank you so much for spreading the word about Dream One World, too. With love and gratitude, Kathy Chism (Ditto's Mom)
www.dreamoneworld.org
Dear Cindy and Sequoia, Wow! Thank you both so much! I am proud to be featured on your site! Not sure why you thought my name might be Armstrong, but I am "Ditto" the dog (short for "I love you, too" if you saw the movie "Ghost"), and my human Mom's name is Kathy. My friend Gordon is the artist for the "My PetLines" business. Anyway, I really, really appreciate your help, and feel free to write to me any time! Love and licks, Ditto Ditto Chism, Owner
Hello Sequoia: We had such a great morning at the beach with you. We love the pictures. Did you see your mom caught a bird in one of the shots? How cool is that. We also looked at your pictures from North Carolina. We are really jealous. We wish our mom would take us there to hike the trails and run in the mountains. I guess for now we'll have to settle for the beach. We really like that too, so thanks for inviting my mom because she never takes us there. Hope to see you next week. Obi promises to behave better.
Obi and Mia
Hi Sequoia - This is your friend and neighbor, Sonny. I want to thank your mom and dad for offering to take me for walks this weekend. Unfortunately, my mom has a rib fracture and it is painful for her to bend or lift things. Do you remember I am at Dr. Richter's recovering from minor surgery right now? I am wearing the E-collar right now so I don't try to pull out my stitches. I think by Wednesday my E-Collar will be taken off and I will be on my way HOME. Hope to play with you soon. Sonny
Hi Sequoia - We are so happy you have found such a great home to call your own. Everyone at the Circus sends you their LOVE!! We think you are a very special dog with a higher purpose in life than being just a show dog! You are here to show us the true meaning of unconditional LOVE.
Sally Anne & Dave - Your original parents :)
circusgoldens@dishmail.net www.circusgoldens.com
We are the neighbors of your foster parents, and I must say you found yourself a great home. We are so happy to see you so happy and living the life you are so deserving of! We also love your website, and the song you picked was just perfect. We will be looking forward to your future vacations and pictures.
With Love,
Andy & Kyla
Letter from Ditto?
Dear Sequoia - Danny (your dad's haircutter) sent me your website, which is so cool!!! I love it... He also thought you might like what I am doing out here in California to help rescue animals. Please check out my website at www.mypetlines.com and let me know what you think, OK? Thanks! Please feel free to share the site with all your favorite animal and human friends, too! As it is a fairly new business for me, I will be so grateful! I am glad through the Internet we can be friends. We are lucky dogs, aren't we?!
Take care, and keep having fun.
Love and licks, Ditto
