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. She said: ‘This lady at the mall is giving … Continue readingGranddaughter gets her puppy wish
“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 at the time. I was about to go to … Continue readingApartment fire claims his cockatiel friends
“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 I find you a home.’ I guess I’m just … Continue readingPoem about lost pets becomes children’s book
“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 stuff like that. So I guess it makes sense … Continue readingHectic schedule all part of realizing her dreams
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 girlfriend had brought her two pit bulls. They were … Continue readingJeannie Wood: rebounding from pit bull attack
“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 and Chihuahua races. And we would see these guys … Continue readingFamily provides Greyhounds with life beyond racing
“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 liked the open space and the quiet. But I … Continue readingLife on the farm had its share of challenges