Miss Sophie was an owner turn-in.  After being fostered by Steve and Donna, she arrived at her new home in the Houston, TX area around the first of July 2002 .  Judging by that smile, her "forever" home agrees with her very much. 

     

Sophie (left) enticing Pumpkin to play with her.  Looks like Pumpkin would like to "turn her off" for a while!

On 7/11/02 Dee wrote:

Dear Sherrie and the Texas OES Rescue Group,
 
What a great experience it has been for Walt, Geoff and myself to have benefited from the OES Rescue Organization.  Not only have we met marvelous folks and made great friends; but in the process, we are now proud owners of another OES named Sophie.  Sophie came to us a couple of weeks ago and celebrated her first birthday July 9th.  She is a real character who managed to make her way into our hearts in a couple of seconds.  Our five year old OES named Pumpkin has thoroughly enjoyed her new playmate.  She and Sophie are a perfect match in personality and activity level.  The two entertain us constantly.  Sophie needs a bit of work on housebreaking, but is coming along nicely. Thank you Steve and Donna (Sophie's foster parents) for the love and patience you gave Sophie.  Not only did they come to our home with their two darling OES's, but also Sophie and all of her belongings.  They added "a few" (actually, it was like Christmas) special gifts such as toys, a grinder, health food goodies, leash, and a few meals to start her at our home.  Here are some pictures we are sending to share.
 
Dee, Walt and Geoff

Click here for pictures of Sophie and her best friend, Pumpkin.