On 3 February, Frances writes: Still no pups for Pearl, but she's responding very well to people and is quiet, cozy & comfortable. Lilly & Crockett are enjoying living in a climate-controlled kennel and are riding out the snowstorm with good food, clean water & a warm blanket.

MEET PEARL 5 FEBRUARY 2011
Frances writes: I visited Pearl today. She has a lovely apartment with ample room to walk around and lounge on a cot with comforter. The vet staff already loves her and the young kennel guy says that he's really impressed with her calm temperament. We walked out in the snow for a few minutes, then just hung out in her apartment. She's next to a HUGE Cane Corso and across from a dobe mix. No one barked the whole time I was there. Pearl still has a defeated look in her eyes, but I told her that she won't ever have babies again. She's very gentle and responded to my pets and offers of treats. Poor girl is missing several of her front teeth. She's got some rough miles on her, but she's an Airedale and can overcome her past with some TLC.
Thanks to everyone who donates to the care of Pearl, Lilly, Crockett & their babies! BRENDA ISAACS, of CRUSA: Bless their baby hearts . . . thanks to all who helped save these guys . . . seeing these faces you can't help but smile. BECKY PRESTON: My heart just breaks for her. BOB ANDERSON: Pearl looks like she's holding up very well. With lots of AireZen & good wishes that everything works out well. SIDNEY HARDIE: Poor Pitiful Pearl -- hang in there, baby -- life will get better.

PEARL'S PUPS ARE HERE!