Mulit CH MercyMe Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (Halle Berry) wins:
2012 TASAA Toy Australian Shepherd National Specialty Best Of Breed,
2012 TASAA Toy Australian Shepherd National Specialty Best Of Breed Bred By, 
2012 TASAA Toy Australian Shepherd National Specialty Best Toy Female Head Type.

Halle is expecting a litter due July 23rd, 2012.
Deposits now being accepted
www.MercyMeAussies.com

MercyMe Abingtons Juicy Couture (Snickers) wins:
2012 TASAA Toy Australian Shepherd Nationals Best Of Breed Bred By Puppy 2-9
Snickers is now owned by Patti & Paul Cutler of Abington Toy Aussies www.AbingtonToyAussies.com

2012 TASAA Toy Australian Shepherd Nationals photos by
Tammy Hassenpflug of www.TrackStarPhoto.com

Keller TX - May 19th-20th, 2012
MercyMe Dressed For Success (Calvin) earns ICKC Top Dog in Classic 4th show in a row.

Top Dog In Classic, Best Bred By, 4 Best In Show, 4 Group 1st, 4 Best of Breed,
2 Best of Opposite

Thank you to our judges:
Don Gill, Ron Pock, Mike Loller, Beth Latchnit, Dr Dan Sena, and Karen Arrands.

Multi CH MercyMe Dressed For Success
www.MercyMeAussies.com
Miniature Australian Shepherds & Toy Australian Shepherds
Aussies in a smaller package

MASCA Mini Aussie Nationals Weekend
Purina Farms in Missouri......
MercyMe Dressed For Success (aka: Calvin) wins:
 
6 out of 7 ICKC Best In Shows,
1 ICKC Best Of Opposite Sex,
ICKC Mini Aussie Specialty Best Of Breed,
ICKC Top Dog In Classic (3rd Classic in a row)
MASCA Nationals Premier Dog,
MASCA Nationals 1st Place Head Type Male,
MASCA Nationals 1st Place Movement

A special thanks to the exceptional judges of the weekend:
Gigi Lorentz, Herman "Butch" Stiefferman, Helayne Parker,
Robert Piccirillo, Karen Martin (ICKC Mini Aussie Specialty),
Diane Sprung, Steve Dobbins, and Judy Bennett (MASCA National Specialty)

Thank you Shauna Smithey for the ring side photos!

Multi CH MercyMe Dressed For Success
www.MercyMeAussies.com
Miniature Australian Shepherds & Toy Australian Shepherds
Aussies in a smaller package

It has been confirmed that MercyMe Aussies did not have any of the contaminated bags of dog food from the recall list and none of our dogs are exhibiting any symptoms.

Please read the FDA press release: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm303034.htm

"Diamond Pet Foods apologizes for any issues this may  cause consumers and their pets. Pet owners who are unsure if the product they  purchased is included in the recall, or who would like replacement product or a  refund, may contact Diamond Pet Foods via a toll free call at 1-866-918-8756,  Monday through Sunday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST. Consumers may alsogo to a special  website, www.diamondpetrecall.com, for more  information. The company is working with distributors and retailers to ensure  all affected product is removed from shelves.

Pets with Salmonella infections may have decreased appetite, fever and abdominal pain. If left untreated, pets may be lethargic and have diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Infected but otherwise healthy pets can be carriers and infect other animals or humans. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

Individuals handling dry pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with surfaces exposed to this product. People who believe they may have been exposed to Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. According to the Centers for Disease Control, people who are more likely to be affected by Salmonella include infants, children younger than 5 years old, organ transplant patients, people with HIV/AIDS and people receiving treatment for cancer. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have received a limited number of reports of salmonellosis, the illness caused by Salmonella. We are working with 
the CDC, but due to patient confidentiality, we cannot comment further."

There has been a wide spread recall of dog foods manufactured by Diamond. 
Please see the list on this link: http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recalls/

If you have or are about to adopt a puppy from MercyMe Aussies, we provided a caresheet that recommended Natures Domain Salmon & Sweet Potato (Available at Costco).  We also provided you some sample of this food for your puppy.  PLEASE
DISCONTINUE FEEDING THIS IMMEDIATELY!!  Switch your puppy on to a food not currently on the recall list.

Return any opened or unopened bags of food to the location where you
purchased it and request a refund or replacement.
 
Pam Bender
www.MercyMeAussies.com
Kingman, AZ

Fletcher NC - May 3rd-4th, 2012
Multi CH MercyMe Dressed For Success (Calvin) wins ICKC Top Dog In Classic for the 2nd Classic in a row.

 ICKC Top Dog In Classic, ICKC Dog of the Month, 4 Best In Shows, 2 Reserve Best In Shows, 6 Group 1st, and new ICKC Supreme Champion.

Thank you to our judges:
Robert Collins, Richard Mullen, Don Teague, Rick Franz, Nick Frost,
and Jason Oelcher

Multi CH MercyMe Dressed For Success
www.MercyMeAussies.com
Miniature Australian Shepherds & Toy Australian Shepherds
Aussies in a smaller package