“I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me.” — Merci, a Shih Tzu “Her mother was attacked by another dog and died, so we’ve had Merci since she was two weeks old. We had to bottle feed her and everything. … Continue readingMerci protective after mother dies
Meet Lucy, adopted from the Baytown animal shelter, and described as super chill. “We just took her to the vet for the first time, and they think she’s about 4 months old. We were looking for a dog for our family, and we thought we’ll … Continue readingLucy ‘like a Christmas dream’ for kids
Are you wearing that red ribbon as a signal for a blind date? “Don’t be silly. Why would I wear a red ribbon if he couldn’t see?”— Daisy, Great Dane mix She found a home with a neighbor, who noticed the mother’s kennel next door … Continue readingNeighbor comes to the rescue of pup
What do you hear?“Way too much Adele.”— Java, rat terrier mix Java was just a puppy when he was adopted by a couple from the Baytown animal shelter. He is the coffee-loving wife’s first-ever pet.
“I just heard that Jessica Simpson horror story about how her Maltipoo was snatched by a coyote. I don’t like scary stories.”— Niko, Maltese-Poodle blend This energetic 1-year-old loves stuffed animals. The pup was a daughter’s gift to her mother.
“I have an adventurous palate. I had to go to the emergency room once to have my stomach pumped.”— Precious, 1-year-old, who is part Chihuahua, Schnauzer and something else The puppy was a gift for a granddaughter, but lives with the grandmother.
“I was named for Mr. Burns, but my hero is Santa’s Little Helper.”— Monty, 3-month-old pit bull, a gift from a friend
“I’ve experienced bullying. Many dogs point and laugh at me.” Because you weigh 4 pounds?“No, it’s because my best friend is a bird, an African grey parrot. But, hey, what’s wrong with my weight?” — Kuuipo Leilani (Lani for short) Her owners, originally from Hawaii, say … Continue readingLani’s best friend? A parrot, of course
“Having a herd mentality isn’t necessarily a bad thing.”— Dani, 2-year-old Australian Shepherd She is picky about her human friends.
“Imagine me popping out of your birthday cake.”— Maggie, American Standard Pit Bull Terrier She was a surprise birthday gift from a wife to her 73-year-old husband.