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Pancake: Shih Tzu

Paris and John — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:30:02 +0000

My Dog’s Name: Pancake

Age of My Dog: unknown (9?)

Breed: Shih Tzu

What I Love About My Dog: I rescued Pancake from a puppymill where she had spent years breeding. Her sweet face had me driving almost 2 hours to meet her. Although she had been abused and never loved she never stopped wagging her tail and I couldn’t leave without her. I took her to the vet and her she had tumors and cancer. They were able to save her and she became a puppy for the first time! It took 2 weeks to play with toys & a year to finally walk on a leash. Fast forward 2 years and she is my shadow. I just finished a 4 month overseas internship. I worried how she would be but since I live with my parents, she wasn’t displaced from home and did well. When I came home, she saw me she and started crying, wagging her tail (I call her wiggle butt) and followed me around, adorable! If she knows I am home and can’t find me she barks and cries until she can find me. It is amazing how a dog who never knew love is able to be so happy and love people so much.

–contributed by Kristen in Tennessee

Locksley: Mixed Breed

Paris and John — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:30:01 +0000

My Dog’s Name: Locksley

Age of My Dog: 3 years

Breed: Mutt

What I Love About My Dog: Locksley was adopted from a high-kill shelter in 2008. Since then he’s made friends where-ever he goes! Locksley comes to work with me at Alley Cat Allies, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all cats – pet, stray and feral. It takes a pretty special dog to advocate on behalf of cats! Locksley helps raise awareness by appearing in Alley Cat Allies LOLcats, and mugs and t-shirts. Locksley also makes friends on line, via Twitter, Facebook and his website: locksleydog.com

–contributed by June M. in College Park, MD

Kodah: Pomeranian

Paris and John — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:59:21 +0000

My Dog’s Name: Kodah

Age of My Dog: 1 year

Breed: Pomeranian

What I Love About My Dog: He loves to be outside and play disc golf and is so loving and such a hippie dog!

–contributed by AC in Grand Haven, MI

Dexter: American Cocker Spaniel

Paris and John — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:48:38 +0000

My Dog’s Name: Dexter

Age of My Dog: 22 months

Breed: American Cocker Spaniel

What I Love About My Dog: Dexter is all boy, mama’s boy that is. Loves to play squeak ball as loudly as he can, sprawl across my feet while I write, and has the power of da smudge to seduce people into forking over doggie biscuits. He loves having a mom who travels and works for FIDO Friendly because he is extra fond of the car!

–contributed by Carol B in Pennsylvania

Maya: Yorkshire Terrier

Paris and John — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 02:03:43 +0000

My Dog’s Name: Maya

Age of My Dog: 7 years

Breed: Yorkie

What I Love About My Dog: She was rescued from a puppy mill so I love pampering her by taking her to a pet store buying her special treats and good pet food. She’s still a little scare of people but she’s come a long way in 3 years…She’s sweet but you can see the hardship she endured while living in that cage for 5 years in her eyes. I love her and will always protect from harm’s way!!!

–contributed by Chiva in Texas

Cindy: German Shepherd and Husky Mix

Paris and John — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 01:14:11 +0000

My Dog’s Name: Cindy

Age of My Dog: 2-1/2 years

Breed: Mix German Shepherd and Husky

What I Love About My Dog: Cindy is so much fun. She loves to play ALL THE TIME.

–contributed by Cawol in North Carolina

Radar: Mixed Breed

Paris and John — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 02:45:15 +0000

My Dog’s Name: Radar

Age of My Dog: 6

Breed: Mixed

What I Love About My Dog: Radar loves and leads my other three dogs. He is protective but loves other people and has been voted the ‘best butt’ in the dog park. He talks and he touches me.

–contributed by Connie Joseph in Missouri

Dinah: Lab/Shepherd Mix

Paris and John — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 01:42:26 +0000

My Dog’s Name: Dinah

Age of My Dog: 7

Breed: Lab/Shepherd Mix

What I Love About My Dog: She was the best bridesmaid one could ask for as she walked with class and style down the aisle for my wedding.

–contributed by Julie S-A in Maryland

Buster: Labrador Retriever

Paris and John — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 01:50:41 +0000

My Dog’s Name: Buster

Age of My Dog: 2

Breed: Yellow Lab

What I Love About My Dog: He has the cutest looks when he’s happy which is most of the time. But he’s really happy when he plays with me with his red ball.

–contributed by babesbudsmom in Pennsylvania

Reginald: Beagle

Paris and John — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 01:47:09 +0000

My Dog’s Name: Reginald

Age of My Dog: 5 ? years

Breed: Beagle

What I Love About My Dog: After my Boxer, Bella died of a devastating blood disease, I adopted Reggie from a pet rescue organization. He had lost several teeth and had to have more extracted and had recovered from heart worms but was otherwise in good health. His previous owner had given him up after not being able to afford to feed him. He’s the most gentle and well mannered dog I’ve ever had. He loves to ride in the car and take long walks so we go everywhere together. He’s been a real blessing.

–contributed by G.S. in North Carolina