‘There will never be another Samson’
“I had my heart set on a Basset Hound. But then we looked at this breed of dog I had never heard of, called a Rat Terrier. In that moment, I knew I was not going...
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Daughter, rescue dog overcome challenges
“Her name is Tutti. Like Tutti Frutti. She’s a Chinese Crested/Jack-A-Poo mix. When she was very young, the people who had her stepped on her. They said the kids were real mean to her. So we...
He finds that saving money pays off
“I just moved into an apartment. Just got a new car. Just got this dog. It all happened in one month. It’s exciting. It’s the next step, the next chapter for me. “The dog was kind...
Pet sitter enjoys being her own boss
“I’m Mexican American. My parents are from Mexico, and I was the first one born here. I’ve always been working to help out the family. It’s mostly been in sales. But in my last position, I...
Dog park Copper’s happy place
“Is she looking at me? Yes! Yes! I love the dog park. I can run, get muddy, fall in love. Is she still there? And the water has an interesting, complex flavor although I usually prefer a...
Freddie and her plushie inseparable
“When my humans watch TV, I pull this plushie in front of the screen and start humping it. They used to cheer me on: ‘Stop that! Freddie! Stop that!’ Now they mostly ignore me, but it...
Fenway eats like a Green Monster
“My human is a big Boston Red Sox fan, so he named me Fenway. But my friends call me The Green Monster.”— Fenway This 125-pound Great Dane loves to eat, at the tune of 60 pounds...
Lyrical Berny living his best life
“Rainy days and Mondays always get me down. Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy.”Do you always speak so lyrically?“Express yourself, and let me be me.”— Berny This Dalmatian was a 4-week-old puppy with a bad...
Therapy dog brightens day for others
“When I grow up, I’m going to be a neurosurgeon.”— Tara This Miniature Schnauzer and certified therapy dog has logged countless visits to hospitals, schools, nursing homes and libraries as a volunteer with Faithful Paws.
Hershey looks at life through one good eye
“Sometimes in life you get blindsided. But if you keep looking forward with your good eye, you may find your best friend.”— Hershey This chocolate Lab was dumped in the Cove area, before finding its forever...
