Granddaughter gets her puppy wish
One day a girl met a puppy that was the size of a tiny Chihuahua, with the face of a Schnauzer, and long, skinny Labrador-like legs. “My granddaughter, Taylor, called me freaking out about a puppy....
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Poem about lost pets becomes children’s book
“I love animals. If I see a lost dog or cat on the side of the road, I’m like, ‘Oh, you poor thing. I can’t keep you, but I’ll shelter you for a couple days until...
Jeannie Wood: rebounding from pit bull attack
NameJeannie Wood Age58 How long have you lived in Baytown?Since 1987 Most interesting fact about youI was attacked and nearly killed by two pit bulls last August. BackgroundI had gone to my son’s house, where his...
Family provides Greyhounds with life beyond racing
“Her name is Bitsy. She’s a retired racer. She’s the third Greyhound we’ve owned. We used to go to the dog track in La Marque just to watch the novelty races, things like wiener dog races...
Future veterinarian hopes to make positive change
“I was raised on a kind of farm area in California. When I was 6 years old, I had a Pomeranian named Fluffy. One day he was out roaming, and he got bitten by a snake....
Here’s a relationship that appears built to last
“Her name is Kaya. She’s a Bichon Frise. My dad taught her how to chase after the Frisbee. It’s too hard for her mouth, but she’ll run after it and bring it back. And if we...
Seeing homeless veterans ‘just breaks my heart’
“As I’ve gotten older, I’ve gained a real level of respect for the homeless. For these people to be able to wake up every morning and only have whatever they can fit in their bag or...
Therapy dog, Tara, connects with memory loss patient
“Tara and I started visiting an assisted living facility that has a memory loss wing. The first time we went, a woman was sitting at a table by herself with a distant stare in her eyes....
Pet therapy visits fulfilling for owner and her dog
“I had my dog, Zena, for years, but was wanting a second one. I didn’t have time when I was working. So as soon as I retired, I got Tara. I started volunteering with Emma’s Hugs...
Police officer keeps busy as dog trainer
“I always had a dream of becoming a police officer. Not sure why really. Maybe it had to do with (‘CHiPS’ TV show characters) Ponch and Jon or something. “I think February will be 15 years...
