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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Apartment fire claims his cockatiel friends
“This man wanted to get back at his wife, who had been living in my apartment complex. So on a Fourth of July, he decided to throw a Molotov cocktail onto her porch. I was home...
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...
Hectic schedule all part of realizing her dreams
“I’ve always had this interest in animals. You name it, I’ve probably had it: geese, turtles, chickens, dogs, fish, rats, hamsters … I’ve had it all. I’m really interested in wildlife, too. I love fishing and...
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...
Life on the farm had its share of challenges
“We used to have a farm in Ashdown, Arkansas, this little, bitty town about 20 miles north of Texarkana. It was really inexpensive to live there. We had a small home on a dead-end road. I...
