"When I first got Chloe, I drove four hours to the Amish Country not knowing where I was going or what I was getting other than from a little picture on the internet. She was the cutest puppy I ever saw and I had a feeling she was just right. When I got there, the farm was just pristine and the people were so sweet and nice and they opened the little hutch cage and she leapt and actually wrapped her paws around my arm like a monkey – her entire body was wrapped completely around my arm. The other puppies were cute, but I knew that she was it. She ran around the courtyard for about five to ten minutes, but it was all decided instantly. I knew she was the one when I saw her picture, but the moment that door opened and she wrapped herself around me I knew for sure she was the one.

The family was so sweet and nice. When I was ready to leave – of course taking off in a car – and the Amish riding around in buggies, they questioned if Chloe was going to live in the house. I said, 'Oh yes, I've even got her pillow ready.' They were amazed. However, since then the lady and I have become friends and she has actually taken a dog of her own and keeps it in the house. We write back and forth to each other about dog training. The family is just delightful.

Chloe has given me so much joy because I had lost my Foxy after 12 years. I never thought I could replace her. Not that she is replaced; she is remembered and well loved. Chloe is so happy and fun and keeps me going – that's for sure. She doesn't seem to slow down too much and she has learned all of her manners and behaves so well and loves growing up in Middleburg where all of the shop keepers give her cookies. She knows her way about town. I am just very lucky to have her. She is the sweetest, happiest, softest little dog I could ever ask for. She certainly keeps me happy."