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Don Vito
Don Vito Corleone For pup of the month I nominate Don Vito Corleone, my office buddy! January 2020, I started working at a hotel during the pandemic. To my surprise the first day I applied a furry yellow fellow by the name of Vito greeted me. He was a two-year-old golden retriever that belonged to the owners. During the beginning of the COVID, Vito’s company bought me plenty of ease dealing with rowdy guests, provided genuine comfort at the office and taught me about golden retrievers. Vito deserves to be the employ paw of the month for more reasons beyond his existence.
By Leslie Frias4 years ago in Petlife
Pippin
They say that a good dog mimics their owner’s personality. This adage may be true in a lot of people’s minds; in any case, it is a tremendous compliment to a human, but not too much to a dog. I have contended that a human could never fill a dog’s shoes, and that is why we only have two feet, and they have four, and that is why dogs don’t wear shoes. I have never known any human act happy to see you and love you no matter how bad a fit you may be in. Dogs on the other hand, are different. The loyalty and love of a good dog is a constant. Canines are always a comforting and steadfast presence. I should be so lucky and fortunate to mimic my dog Pippin’s personality. Pippin, who also proudly wears the title: 'Pipster the Wonder Dog’, is quite unlike any dog (or human for that matter), that I have ever had the privilege of knowing. Pipster is the Evel Knievel of the dog world. The dog is a true daredevil and has been through every imaginable mishap or tragedy known to the human and canine world, and yet his joie de vivre is inexhaustible. He has been attacked by packs of feral dogs, which required reconstructive surgery (twice), survived a rattlesnake bite to the face, a jump off of a speeding ATV, and a terrible bout with pancreatitis. Pippin has also attacked numerous peacocks, a porcupine, charged bulls, and came out barely ahead of an encounter with a boar javelina. All of his ‘Puppy Adventures’ leave me and the veterinarian shaking our heads in wonderment and disbelief, and cause friends and family, wide and near, to quip and jest: 'Maybe Evel Knievel should be considered The Pipster of the Daredevil world?’ Of course, it’s all fun and games for Pippin, and before you can say: ‘Fudge Dipped Milk Bone’, he is off romping into the Southern New Mexico desert in the foothills of the Mimbres Mountains, chasing a herd of Pronghorn Antelope, or an Angus steer before I barely have a chance to save him from his next pitfall.
By JZ Zurinsky 4 years ago in Petlife
Jingle All the Way!
HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING Jingles arrived in this world on December 22, 2014 - and I was there for the grand entrance! I was at the vet's office with Jingles' grandma, Mira for her annual check up. Her daughter, Jennett, was about to have pups and I was told to watch her. In the famous words of Prissy in "Gone with the Wind" I responded, "I don't know nothin' 'bout birthin' no babies!" Claudia, the vet tech and Jennet's owner, told me that Jennett would circle and start whimpering a little. That seems pretty obvious. So I'm good to go - or so I thought. None of that happened.
By Mary Chris Foxworthy4 years ago in Petlife
For Chico, with love.
I regret deeply, that I have no pictures I could upload of Chico. He looks just like the dog, seen in the photo, above. An uncanny resemblance; more loyal, than any man has been to me, in my lifetime. I have always had a soft spot for dogs. My first: a German Shepard puppy we called "Hutch". I'll never forget his coat: straight, brown, and shiny. I'm 41 years old, and I still have long term memories of him. We were good friends. He, was my first friend.
By Adrianne Kirksey4 years ago in Petlife
Our Residential Pet
At the facility that I work at, there is a lovable dog that comes in with one of our nurses. She is a big dog, always with a smile and a wagging tail. She’s always adorned with a collar with a pink bow on it. Her name is Sunny. Her name is very suitable her, as whenever she comes in, everyone lights up. I am proud to consider her a coworker.
By Judith Jascha4 years ago in Petlife
The 'Idea Cat' of Seniors Junction
My name is Winnie. It’s short for Winchester. My human, Paul, said Winchester sounded too serious. Paul, my sister Daisy, and I all work in our home office for Seniors Junction. It’s very important work, and I do my best to keep the team productive every day. Seniors Junction is a startup, whatever that means. I know that we have recorded a lot of podcasts, and I have made sure that I appear in every one! Sometimes I tried typing a bit on the computer keyboard, but Paul shouted, “No Winnie, don’t walk on the keyboard.” I also make sure the webcam gets a good view of me as I walk on the desk.
By Paul A. Merkley4 years ago in Petlife
Truckin' Dog
When I was a long haul truck driver in the early 1990's, Bootsie was my erstwhile partner. She was my companion, my sounding board, my social icebreaker, and my security alarm all in one compact, cairn terrier's body. Her favorite place by day was lying on the dash watching the world go by while we were tooling down the highways and byways of the country. At night she would curl up in the sleeper, though I often told other drivers that she drove after dark because that's when the cops couldn't see her.
By Rebecca McKeehan4 years ago in Petlife
Mr Boof - Chief Happiness Officer at Kerst Estates. Top Story - September 2021.
I was only a few weeks pregnant with my first child when the world came to a grinding halt. A novel coronavirus from China was ravaging the world and we all bunkered in place to wait and watch to see what would happen.
By Anna Kerst4 years ago in Petlife
Meech: The American Bully
The term, or breed American “Bully” gets the typical stereotype of being “aggressive, vicious, and deadly,” when they’re actually the complete opposite. They get labeled as the average “pit bull” just because they are more stockier, built, and have wider heads. They are judged JUST because of their classification of breed, which is wrong and if you’re one to do the same, then I’m here to tell you that you’re wrong too.
By Jay Roundtree 4 years ago in Petlife
What Would I Do Without You?
Allow me to introduce you to the reason I do most things one-handed: Melvin. Even now, I am typing with my right hand and holding my tiny assistant with my left. Most of the time, people don't understand why I can't just put him down or why he won't lay down on his own, and that's okay. What works for us may not work for others. However, since shifting to working from home exclusively (mainly for Melvin), I think it's important to explain where I'm coming from more than ever.
By Shae Moreno4 years ago in Petlife
