Pet Connection: McLean
0
Votes

Pet Connection: McLean

Mark Laufman and dog Angel: “You would think that Angel’s most impressive accomplishment was when she taught herself to open the door to let herself in and out of the backyard. But equally endearing, she’s incredibly thoughtful and gentle. She adjusts her sleep schedule to ours, even when we want to sleep in. And If you give her something to eat – no matter how small – she will nibble ever so gently around your fingers to avoid accidentally biting you. But can anything really top her ability to talk (her own language, of course). A loud bark to warn us of intruders; a low growl when she’s annoyed; and a quick “woof” to let us know she needs water or can’t get to her food; and little squeals to let us know she’s beside herself with joy seeing us (or any of her favorite peeps).”

Mark Laufman and dog Angel: “You would think that Angel’s most impressive accomplishment was when she taught herself to open the door to let herself in and out of the backyard. But equally endearing, she’s incredibly thoughtful and gentle. She adjusts her sleep schedule to ours, even when we want to sleep in. And If you give her something to eat – no matter how small – she will nibble ever so gently around your fingers to avoid accidentally biting you. But can anything really top her ability to talk (her own language, of course). A loud bark to warn us of intruders; a low growl when she’s annoyed; and a quick “woof” to let us know she needs water or can’t get to her food; and little squeals to let us know she’s beside herself with joy seeing us (or any of her favorite peeps).” Photo by Anna Karl/The Connection

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

photo

Photo by Anna Karl/The Connection

Lauren Ott and cat Lamar “Chappie” Chapman: “We adopted him four years ago from a shelter. Although he acts tough, he’s a big softie. He refuses to hunt the mouse in our backyard but likes to run around with the rest of the neighborhood cats. His other favorite pastime is sitting in front of one of us and staring intensely until he gets fed.”

photo

Photo by Anna Karl/The Connection

Cayla Davis and dog Penny: “Before my family and I went to pick her up for the first time, we were brainstorming names. The second we saw her copper-colored spots covering her back, we knew we should name her Penny! I love hearing her paws prancing all the way to the front door and rolling over for a nice belly rub with her tail wagging the second I get home.”

photo

Photo by Anna Karl/The Connection

Ryan Dahlseid and dog Molly: “Molly is a smart dog, but she doesn’t like loud noises. When we first got her, we went to shoot off some fireworks at a nearby park. She bolted and we were freaking out looking for her until we got a call from my mom at home telling us that Molly was waiting by the front door. She had run home even though she had never been to that park before.”

photo

Photo by Anna Karl/The Connection

Tim Kaiser, Carolyn Brown-Kaiser, and dog Bogey: “Our dog and the color purple: When he was a mischievous little puppy, our Westie, Bogey, turned himself the color purple. He tore into a purple rabbit’s foot while I was enjoying a nice nap on the couch. I awoke to the terrifying sight of not only a purple dog, but purple couch and carpet, too.”

photo

Photo by Anna Karl/The Connection

Emily Simons and dog Lucy: “Lucy has been a light in my life for as long as I can remember. She’s a loving companion and always a comforting presence to our household. She’s brought so much joy into my life; the sound of her tail thumping when I walk through the door always makes me happier. When I come home after a long day, I know that she’ll be there to make me smile. She’s the perfect addition to our family.”

More like this story