February 2012
Shotzi, age 7
Miniature Schnauzer
Post Oak Blvd.
Just because I’m a petite, 6-pound, rescue mini schnauzer doesn’t mean I’m not bossy, so believe me when I tell you I took over the household when I joined the family. Just ask my big, fat, Schnauzer sister Coco and wild Westie brother Mickey! They know I’m boss and know better than to mess …
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January 2012
Lily, age 6 mos.
Domestic short hair
McClendon St.
I was born with feline herpes in my eyes. At two weeks, I was taken from my mother and dumped at a no-kill shelter in Austin. The nice people bottle-fed me 24 hours a day until I could eat on my own. They tried to save my eyes, but they got …
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December 2011
Fido, age 4
Tabby
Fordham St.
Have you ever heard of a cat being named Fido? Well, I’m a cat, and my name is indeed Fido, although my full name is actually Mr. Fido Jr. I was named after the original Mr. Fido, who lived across the street but is now in cat heaven. A few years ago, I was …
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December 2011
It’s no secret that Buzz readers have some pretty amazing pets as seen in our Neighborhood Tails column each month. Now though December 31 you can cast your vote for the 2011 West U Buzz Pet of the Year. Voting deadline is noon, December 31, 2011. The winner will be announced January 1, 2012 on our website and will receive …
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November 2011
Cooper, age 2
Labrador Retriever
Westchester Ave.
Every morning when I wake up, I stretch and make my journey to Starbucks for my morning coffee. I hop into the car containing a soft, worn-in towel that has acted as my car seat for many years. Between walking three miles, going to Scrub-a-Dub to get my weekly wash and retrieving the …
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October 2011
Move over, Shirley. A new duo is in town – Laverne and Billie. Billie Stafford, a retired hairdresser referred to as “Momma Chicken” by those who know her, is proud of all her chicks. (By “chicks,” we don’t mean kids, but actual chickens.) However, she admits, one chicken, Laverne, is her favorite.
Besides the physical similarities between human and fowl …
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October 2011
Outsiders might think it strange, a lanky, young man with a blond crewcut walking down the sidewalk with a giant turkey at the end of a leash. But for residents of this upscale Memorial neighborhood, local “bird whisperer” Zach Marnitz is a familiar sight.
Big birds, little birds. Exotic birds, backyard birds. Yellow birds or blue birds. They’re all unique …
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October 2011
Marble, age 3
Labrador Retriever
Case St.
Hello. My name is Marble. I got this name because of the unique creamy streak along my back. My earliest memories take place in a small temporary home along a street called Lanark Lane. This was where I developed my love for tennis balls. A year later, we moved to a wonderful home …
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October 2011
People say that over time, spouses begin to resemble one another. Perhaps we naturally gravitate towards those who look like us. Or maybe we influence each other so profoundly that the effect can be seen.
But how do you explain it when owners look like their pets? Read on for some insights from these residents and their furry friends.
Jamie …
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September 2011
Sophia, age 3 years, and Sunny Lion, age 1 year
German Shepherd-Husky Mix and Orange Tabby
My name is Sophia. My best friend is a cool orange cat named Sunny Lion. Our parents adopted us in Jackson, Miss., when we were babies. We spend our time playing, lounging and kissing everyone we meet. Last March, our pack moved to Houston, …
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August 2011
Tux Murphy, age 3
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Waverly Court
I am kind of a big deal in my neighborhood. Everybody calls me “005,” not only in reference to my zip code and debonair ways with the poodles, but also because of my super-stealth dog moves.
Last year, I saved my pal Mollie from drowning. I was the one who …
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July 2011
Coco (at right) & Kate, age 2
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels
Jardin Street
I’m Kate. My sister Coco and I were born in Dallas, but two years ago, we were adopted by our owners in Houston. We enjoy going on walks, eating, wrestling with Boo the cat, and, of course, sleeping. We love our home because there is always something …
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June 2011
Barkley, age 4
French Bulldog
Quenby Street
Bonjour! Though I am a Frenchman, I love the great state of Texas, where I was born. How many dogs can say they chase frogs by moonlight? Frogs are bigger in Texas – and bigger frogs are easier to catch. Don’t worry, though. I release them. Everyone thinks I’m adorable when I ride in my …
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May 2011
Fancy, age 21⁄2
Terrier mix
Westerman Street
Even though I’m quite the tomboy, my mommy named me after her favorite karaoke song, Fancy, by Reba McEntire. My parents adopted me from the SPCA. They said I looked pretty sad and scruffy when they first brought me home. I’m still scruffy, but I sure am happy now. In only a week, …
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April 2011
Daisy Belle, about 5 months
Mixed breed
Sewanee Street
It’s tough when you don’t really know where you came from. But I don’t mind really, now that I’ve landed in the lap of luxury with my canine sister Nellie Lulabelle and my human parents and brothers. My mom went skiing one weekend, and my dad decided I would make a …
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