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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March 2011
Atticus, age 3 1/2
Mixed breed
Marlowe Street
My name is Atticus Finch. I am named after a character in my mom and dad’s favorite book, To Kill a Mockingbird, because, they say, I am noble. I am approximately 3½ years old, and my parents adopted me from a shelter. I am a mutt, but when my vet did a …
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February 2011
Saint, 9 months
Goldendoodle
Arnold Street
I arrived in Houston last summer in a tiny crate on a big airplane. I was small and furry and ready to meet my family. Little did they know what I had in store for them. Since my arrival, I’ve wreaked havoc on our household. The wood floors have all been scratched, dresses belonging …
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January 2011
Indigo, age unknown
Labrador Retriever
Browning Street
My name is Indigo, or Indy for short. My age and parentage are a mystery. I was rescued by my adopted family four years ago. I’m a pretty smart girl, and my family sent me to overnight obedience school for two weeks. I learned all sorts of tricks like “place” (sit in one place) …
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December 2010
Tyson, age 5 months
Maltipoo
Kirby Drive
I am a tiny Maltipoo (combination Maltese and Poodle) with a huge heart. I love to play fetch with tennis balls and play with my other dog friends. Any opportunity for a belly rub catches my eye and I go crazy for the lovin’. I enjoy playing outside with my family and always …
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November 2010
Buttercup, age 2 1/2
Labrador Retriever
Magnolia Street
A year ago, I delivered nine precious puppies. I was one proud mama, keeping my pups close to me in an inflatable swimming pool lined with hay and soft blankies. I became very ill while nursing, and my pups had to be fed by hand until they were adopted by several local …
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October 2010
Matteo, age 2
Maltese/Yorkshire Terrier Mix
Brompton Street
My name is Matteo, and I’m a very handsome fellow, or so everyone tells me. My name is the Italian version of “Matthew.” I’m a Morkie, a mix of Maltese and Yorkshire Terrier, but as you can see, I don’t have much Maltese in me. When I came to live with my …
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October 2010
While working on a story about when to put your pet to sleep, staff writer Cheryl Laird ran across Mary Lippman, a 51-year-old homemaker, kid schlepper and dog runner. Mary’s email made us laugh and cry. We just had to share it (edited only for space) with you:
“We have always been saddened by the loss of a pet (although …
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October 2010
Our dog Rudy lay sprawled on the exam table. It had taken both the veterinarian and an assistant to lift him. He was arthritic and awkward.
His brindle-striped coat was shedding, and he was panting, as usual. He turned toward my voice as if to listen, even though he couldn’t see me. The diabetes that required twice-daily insulin shots had …
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September 2010
Abby, age 3
Mixed breed
Clearview Circle
I am one of the lucky pooches rescued by HoustonShaggyDogRescue.org. My breed is your guess. My mom found me through Pet Finders. On Halloween 2009, she came to see me. We bonded, and we’ve been together ever since. I’m almost a perfect dog, housebroken from the start and loved by kids because I …
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August 2010
Ossie, age 5
Domestic short hair
Emory Avenue
I am known as Ossie or “Os-buzz” because I purr quite often. I am a rescue kitty. I used to live under a deck in The Woodlands from the time I was six weeks old until I was 8 months. After many attempts to tame me, my present owner’s sister was able …
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July 2010
Boss, age 10 months
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Plumb Street
Hello. My name is Boss, or, as my owners like to call me, Bossman. I’m a miniature Australian Shepherd, and even though I look small, I have a huge heart. My parents take great care of me and have taught me a lot of fun tricks that I love to do, especially …
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June 2010
Baby Kitten, age 15
Tabby
Ruskin Street
You wouldn’t know it from my name, but I am actually a very mature mother cat. My beautiful kittens are now 14 years old. They were orange, silver, gray and black, and my family decided to name them really creative names like Orangey, Silvie – you get the idea. That makes me about 15, but …
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