Luna doesn’t let hearing loss stop her
Meet Luna, part pit bull and Dalmatian. “She showed up on our doorstep on the 5th of July a year ago. She had a gash on her leg, so we took her to the vet. We went around asking people and...
Valentine’s Day dog is word wise
“Back off or I’ll sit on you.”— Missy, German Shepherd “I got her as a Valentine’s Day present 11 years ago. She’s like another kid to us. She has a vocabulary of about 26 words she knows. “We used to live...
Now she prefers real dog food
Meet Betsy the Beagle. “When she was a puppy, she ate the living room. I’d come home from work, and all the stuffing would be out of the furniture. She also ate four quilts. “She settled down as she got older....
Did someone say it’s nap time?
“Each one has to find his peace from within. Preferably within four walls.”— Jack, a Chihuahua and Miniature Pinscher or Rat Terrier mix “He was an outside dog next door, and he used to come over and take naps with me...
Kids this dog’s secret to sweetness
“Paradise was made for tender hearts.”— Roscoe, an American Bully “He’s real hyper. But when he’s with my young son, he cowers. Since my son was born, he’s always had that demeanor. When he’s around kids, he’s always real sweet. But...
Puppy training going OK — sometimes
“I can no longer obey. I have tasted command, and I cannot give it up.” — Toby, a Wire Hair Fox Terrier “He’s just about to start puppy training. So far he’ll sit and lie down, at least whenever he decides to...
It’s all about the curtains for Emmy
“I’m cut from a different cloth.”— Emmy, a Labrador Retriever-pit bull mix He was picked up as a stray puppy on the street. He is named for his emerald puppy eyes, which turned brown. “He loves to rub against curtains. He’ll...
Rocky — the great tormentor
“Hokey smoke, are you going to pull a rabbit out of your hat?”— Rocky, a Siberian Husky “He’s very mischievous, although he’s acting pretty good right now. We have two other dogs, a Chihuahua and a mutt, and he normally likes...
Russell the traveler has seen the country
Meet Russell, a traveling dog. “I got him from a friend. I asked how much he wanted for him, and he said to just give him a good home. I was a truck driver for years, and he jumped in the...
Smudge is her ‘little Frankenpuppy’
Meet Smudge. He was a gift from a brother, whose dog had a litter. “She was flown here from Utah, where he lives. He paid for everything. It was very sweet. She has gorgeous eyelashes. She’s just a pretty girl. She...
