For the LOVE of Pets
There is something deeply comforting about the love of a pet: steady, loyal, and always present. They share our days, our quiet moments, and our homes. This February, we’re celebrating the pets who fill our lives with love.
Pet's Name: Forrest
Owners Name(s): Susan and Clark Cottrell
Type of animal/breed: Rescue terrier/doodle
Pet's age: 6
Tell us how your pet makes your life better or happier:
Forrest is such a loyal pup. He is always following me around or waiting at the door until I get home. He is a great walking buddy and loves to lounge all day!
Pet's Name: Putter
Owners Name(s): Tina Karel
Type of animal/breed: Newfy lab mix
Pet's age: 4
Tell us how your pet makes your life better or happier:
He is the sweetest 135 lb lap dog ever. He walks like a champion in his canny collar. Loves to lie at my feet and watch TV at night with the occasional jumping at the TV when a dog comes on. He loves his crate, but loves treats more. He has a ferocious bark, but would lick anyone who comes into the house
Pet's Name: Jack
Owners Name(s): Linda Cole
Type of animal/breed: Cavapoo
Pet's age: 3
Tell us how your pet makes your life better or happier:
Jack is the most loving companion. He has such a sweet demeanor, and he loves to play ball, chase, and snuggle with his humans. He brings so much joy to our home.
Pet's Name: Tucker
Owners Name(s): Ashley Edlin-Heine
Type of animal/breed: Pitbull/Staffordshire Terrier mix dog
Pet's age: 1.5 years
Tell us how your pet makes your life better or happier:
Tucker came to us at 6 months old in September 2024 as a rescue. He believes he’s 15 lbs when in fact he’s 65lbs and wants to be a lapdog. He can never sit close enough to his humans. He especially loves his kids and enjoys playing with his toys and getting his zoomies out in the yard. Anytime anyone is eating, he believes you should share with him and takes great offense when you don’t. He is truly a very loving and unique dog, and we are so happy we adopted him.
Pet's Name: Kinz
Owners Name(s): Dina Abdalla
Type of animal/breed: Domestic Shorthair Grey Tabby
Pet's age: 3 years
Tell us how your pet makes your life better or happier:
He is a very cute and entertaining cat. He likes to sleep around us, wherever we are in the house, in the funniest positions. And even when he brings in crazy things from outside, it’s pretty funny.
Pet's Name: Stella Jo
Owners Name(s): MaryBeth Eubank
Type of animal/breed: Goldendoodle
Pet's age: 7 months
Tell us how your pet makes your life better or happier:
She is so sweet, loving, funny, the best cuddle bug, and always has us laughing!
Pet's Name: Tank
Owner Name(s): Christina Marrs
Type of animal/breed: Cat /Tuxedo
Pet's age: 5
Tell us how your pet makes your life better or happier:
He is just so funny, silly, and cuddly. We love the way he sits like a perfect gentleman with his front paws crossed. I especially love what he does when he gets the zoomies. Because of his large size, he runs full speed ahead on the wood floors, trying to get traction. He reminds me of a cartoon character. He’s even been known to bounce off the walls! Any bug in the house, he’s gonna find it and take care of it. He is very social! No matter who comes over immediately want to be involved. He brings toys to strangers like a dog and will play fetch. Plumbers, electricians, and contractors. They all become friends with him and will stop to play with him during work. He sits by them no matter how loud or how busy they are. He’s become very popular.
Pet's Name: Romeo
Owners Name(s):
Type of animal/breed: Dog (CavaPoo)
Pet's age: 4.5 years
Tell us how your pet makes your life better or happier:
He is my big de stresser. I look forward to spending time with him after work. He is a little snuggly bug
Pet's Name: Callie
Owners Name(s): Lia Beicker
Type of animal/breed: Calico cat
Pet's age: 4 months
Tell us how your pet makes your life better or happier:
Callie is the fur baby we needed. We all love her. Cheddar is the best big buddy, cleaning up and taking care of her.
Pet's Name: Chloe Clem
Owners Name(s): Carly Clem
Type of animal/breed: Shih tzu/ Maltese mix
Pet's age: 16
Tell us how your pet makes your life better or happier:
Chloe came to us at a sad time in our lives. My mom had just passed, and we needed someone to lighten the mood. Chloe did just that. She has been by our side through it all-Old houses, new houses, new babies growing into toddlers, and now teenage boys. She has gone from being the main attraction to being an observer of busy lives passing by her each day. Chloe has given us so much, and in her old age, we try to make these last years of her life as sweet as possible for her.
Pet's Name: Louis Goldenheart Milauskas
Owners Name(s): Dione Milauskas
Type of animal/breed: Aussiedoodle
Pet's age: 3 yrs
Tell us how your pet makes your life better or happier:
Louis keeps Dione company during the day when the house is quiet and empty. She works from home, and Louis is always by her side on calls, occasionally making an appearance and always providing cuddles. He is truly a "velcro" dog that follows her everywhere, including the bathroom, and provides constant companionship and love.
Pet's Name: Belle
Owners Name(s): The Weber Family
Type of animal/breed: English Cream Retriever
Pet's age: 4 months
Tell us how your pet makes your life better or happier:
Training a puppy is tough, but we all bonded with her very quickly and just adore her! We find ourselves outside more, chatting with the other "dog parents." It's been fun watching her lean and grow together. We started a group obedience class with her, which is the first step to getting her ready to be trained as a therapy dog. My two oldest children have come with me, and it's been a fun bonding activity for all of us.
Pet's Name: Gus
Owners Name(s): The Baise Family
Type of animal/breed: Boxer
Pet's age: 8
Tell us how your pet makes your life better or happier:
In every way. We love him!
Pet's Name: Libby and Lamar
Owners Name(s): The Styer Family
Type of animal/breed: Boxers
Pet's age: Libby is 6, and Lamar is 3
Tell us how your pet makes your life better or happier:
Lamar is the ultimate snuggle lap dog. If you sit on the couch, you'd better believe that all 90 lbs of him will find his way to your lap in no time. Dogs love unconditionally, and they have a way of sensing when their humans need extra love after a rough day. Libby and Lamar are the best "siblings" to their human brother, Christian. When people ask him about being an only child, he often responds, "No, I have Libby and Lamar."
Pet's Name: Hamilton Biscuit McNatt
Owners Name(s): Kate McNatt
Type of animal/breed: French Bulldog
Pet's age: 9 months
Tell us how your pet makes your life better or happier:
He welcomes us home in a way that makes us never want to leave again!
Pet's Name: Percy
Owners Name(s): Julie Engelhardt
Type of animal/breed: American Shorthair Mackerel Tabby
Pet's age: 7 years old
Tell us how your pet makes your life better or happier:
As my husband and I are now empty-nesters, Percy is just perfect for filling that void in our lives.
Pet's Name: Philly Special
Owners Name(s): Madelyn Cerra
Type of animal/breed: Dog / Mix
Pet's age: 6
Tell us how your pet makes your life better or happier:
We are a busy family with three daughters in elementary school. We are always rushing to a meeting, practice, playdate, or party. As the girls get older, they have different interests and hobbies, but one thing stays consistent - time for Philly! Whether it’s curling up on the couch, reading, or playing outside, she’s always by our sides!
Pet's Name: Nolan
Owners Name(s): Danielle Lewis
Type of animal/breed: Yellow Lab/Beagle mix
Pet's age: 4.5
Tell us how your pet makes your life better or happier:
I have been a dog owner all my life, and Nolan is genuinely the best-behaved dog we’ve ever owned. He loves everyone he meets and wants to be with his people as much as possible. He is a giant sweetheart!
Pet's Name: Sissy
Owners Name(s): The Kippes Family
Type of animal/breed: Chihuahua mix
Pet's age: 11
Tell us how your pet makes your life better or happier:
I always had big dogs. I never saw myself as a little dog mom, but boy, do I love to snuggle since it relaxes me. I’ll have to scoop her up where she is perfectly content in my arms. My boys are getting bigger, so when I get to hold sissy like a baby, it’s Chihuahua therapy.
Pet's Name: Romeo Gupta
Owners Name(s): Nilambari Gupta
Type of animal/breed: Cavapoo
Pet's age: 4 years
Tell us how your pet makes your life better or happier:
I had written something for him a few months ago, and I will share:
I had written something for him a few months ago, and I will share:
Romeo, Rome, Romsie, pupper, Shoan: We never knew how much our family needed you until you arrived. You didn’t start our family or finish it, but u are the glue that holds us together (our busy lives together). We have had so many adventures together. A song reminds me of you, actually it suits u so well, “ You make my life a mess, yes a mess of happiness”.You are so very loved by all of us!! Yes, love does come in many forms: family love, parents' love, sibling love, friends’ love, and love for 4 legged, fur babies.
Pet's Name: Bandit
Owners Name(s): Julie Mangeot
Type of animal/breed: Boxer mix
Pet's age: 9
Tell us how your pet makes your life better or happier:
Bandit is such a joy to have around! He is a happy boy who enjoys seeing me when I come home from work. He likes to snuggle on the couch and watch t.v or get his ears rubbed. I enjoy taking him on walks in the neighborhood, and we have hiked many trails. I feel safer living alone because he is a great watchdogPet's Name: Bruce
Owners Name(s): Hannah Gist
Type of animal/breed: Bearded Dragon
Pet's age: 2
Because he makes me happy.
Pet's Name: Cheddar
Owners Name(s): Lacey Beicker
Type of animal/breed: Orange tabby cat
Pet's age: 4
Tell us how your pet makes your life better or happier:
A life is not complete without a pet, and Cheddar is the best.
Pet's Name: Poppy
Owners Name(s): The Franklin Family
Type of animal/breed: Miniature Dachshund
Pet's age: 1 year
Tell us how your pet makes your life better or happier:
Poppy was a great addition to our family after losing our silver lab Hank. Though she could never replace what a special part of our family he was, Poppy has found her own sweet, silly, and snuggly place in our hearts. It's a joy to have her by our side as our family grows and seeing our kids grow in responsibility, helping to care for her. She is the lap dog, fetch partner, playmate, walking buddy, and all-around sidekick we needed.