Buffy, age 5 months
Labrador Retriever
Woodway Dr.

My name is Buffy. I am a Yellow Labrador Retriever. My brother and I were found by the side of a road near Houston when we were 5 weeks old. A nice lady took us to the Harris County Animal Shelter. I was named “Number A370169, Female, Puppy.” They took my picture and advertised …

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Pepper Jack, age 8
Siberian Husky
Woodway Dr.

My name is Pepper Jack. I am a Siberian Husky. I grew up in the mountains of New Mexico. We Northern breeds love to run. You see me here in an Aspen grove as the sun rises. In winter, I live in Houston near Tanglewood, and enjoy running in Tanglewood Dog Park. …

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You see them in the grocery store and on the street, wearing their jackets or harnesses. Guide dogs lead the blind and visually impaired. Hearing dogs alert their owners to sounds. Some service dogs assist the physically impaired. Mobility dogs provide stability for people who are unsteady on their feet. Medical-alert dogs can sense when their owners are about to …

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Joey, age 4
Miniature Donkey
Potomac Dr.

I’m Joey, a 4-year-old miniature donkey. Next to me is Missy, my Valentine girl. I’m the one with the white goggles. We live in a pasture on a ranch in Cat Spring. Our owner, Kari, lives in Tanglewood and comes to visit us on the weekends. Missy and I are such good friends …

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Carson, age 10
Chihuahua/Jack Russell
Las Palmas

My name is Carson. There may be a little snow on the rooftop, but I’m still able keep up with my two pet cats, Sylvester and Millie. I’ve come to accept the fact they’re cats and don’t hold it against them. Some may say I’m fat, but I prefer big-boned. I’m guilty of …

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Winston, age 6
English Setter
Shady River

I was born in Smith, Alabama. When I was just 6 weeks old, I traveled underneath a passenger seat in a prop plane, then was whisked through the Atlanta airport and placed under another airline seat to finally arrive in Houston. Whew! Way too much activity for me. I am very stubborn and …

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Jake, age 2
Labrador
Bering Drive

Life is short, especially when you’re a dog, so enjoy every day. Today is Saturday. I know it’s Saturday because my humans are not waking up early, getting dressed and driving off. Saturdays are exceptionally good days. Today there will be a few trips to the dog park and a ride to Starbucks. All …

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Tex, age 2
Labrador
Avalon Place

Hi, I’m Texas-Gumbo, but you can call me Tex! My peeps introduce me as their yellow Labrador, but I say, “White with golden highlights.” Annfaye is my owner; she picked me over my sister and brothers – ‘cuz, well, I’m a rock-star – or just because I’m cute. We have done celebrity stints on TV, and …

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Sherlock, age 3
Welsh Corgi
Fulham Court

I am Sherlock, the only Pembroke Welsh Corgi representative to the Hammersmith canine community. For my investigations, since my perspective is very close to the ground, I can really get the lowdown on what’s happening in the neighborhood. I am especially good at sniffing around, checking messages left on fireplugs, etc. Folks have …

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Millie, age 4
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Betsy Lane

My name is Millie, and this is my big brother Dipstick, a miniature dachshund. While people may think we are an unlikely pair, I think we are just right for each other. Dippy has taught me the ways of our house, how to bark for treats, how to bark even louder …

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Humans rescue animals every day. But look closer at people and the pets they’ve rescued, and you will find that sometimes the “rescuing” happens in reverse.

I found my 9-year-old hound mix, Lucky, in Weimar, Texas, on Interstate 10. Even though she was dumped in the snow, starving and pregnant, from Day 1 she loved without reservation.

The experience inspired …

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Tucker, age 8 mos.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Briarmead St.

Hi. My name is Tucker, and I’m an 8-month-old, life-loving, snuggle-bug Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. I came into my mom and dad’s life at just the right time, and they tell me I bring them lots of joy. I just love snuggling up with them, getting my belly rubbed and …

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Chantilly Lace, age 9
Maltese
Glynn Way Drive

My name is Chantilly Lace. I guess I’m named after the song my mom sings to me every morning. You will see me around the neighborhood, but I don’t like to walk. I want to be carried or pushed in my carriage. Also, I do not like to be around other dogs, …

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Faith, age 8
Piebald Dachshund
Bering Drive

People still ask if I’m a beagle. Oh, please! I came to my owner as a gift in a shoe box at 6 weeks old. My owner had burned out of nursing while on assignment out of state and returned to Texas in tears. My very wise grandmother knew the perfect cure-all and …

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Oreo, age 3
Lab/Beagle Mix
Kirby Drive

Hello. My name is Oreo. I … I think I just swallowed a bone. Cunculnk! Ah. So much better. My name is Oreo, and I’m very well trained, I would say. I never run out of the gate or eat my brother’s food. Please wait one more time. My brother Choco is eating …

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