June 2011
Mollie, age 13
English Springer Spaniel
Memorial Drive
My name is Mollie, and I live a happy life with my family of five. I’m of English descent but am proud to have been born and raised in Texas. While I’m a gun dog, I do not like loud noises. When I hear a loud noise, I bolt to my favorite spot …
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May 2011
Grover, age 8
Yellow Lab
Merlin Drive
On Feb. 4, the city of Houston shut down because of icy roads. My mom stayed home from work, and we played in the backyard. I saw my mom trip on one of my toys and fall. I knew she was hurt. She yelled for my human sister, who was home from college, but the door was closed and she …
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April 2011
Charlie, age 10
Golden Retriever
Wickline Drive
You may have seen me walking on my street. I’m there, rain or shine, and have made a lot of friends on those walks. Going on walks, hanging with my family and swimming in the pool or lake make me happy. I also love playing fetch. I was a birthday present for my …
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March 2011
Lola, 8 months
Maltese
Trails Court
When I moved to the big city from Kemah, I became the youngest of three four-legged girls in my family, joining Nellie, a Maltese like me and tabby cat Skittles. My family laughs when my tongue is always poking out of my mouth, which makes it easier for me to share kisses. I’m quiet …
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February 2011
Macho & Mia, ages 7 & 8
Chihuahuas
Roaring Brook Lane
It was love at first sight when my eyes caught the athletic build of Macho, a rescue dog who caught a glimpse of me when I was only 4 weeks old and came to live with my parents. Our love blossomed. A year later, we had a beautiful wedding …
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January 2011
Frisky, 22 years young
Tabby
Arrowwood Circle
No, that is not a typo. I’ve had far more lives than just nine! For 22 years, I have enjoyed the good life of sitting in the sun, climbing up trees to reach the roof and hunting in my backyard. Snakes, birds and lizards are no match for my feline instincts. I may …
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December 2010
Luke, 8 months
Domestic shorthair
Fulham Court
My name is Luke, and I’m still considered a kitten at 8 months young. When my mother adopted me at a local Petco store, she wasn’t too keen on the name that I had already been given. Because I already responded to being called Luke, she kept my name. I respond quickly to …
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November 2010
Tyson, age 5 months
Maltipoo
Stoney Creek 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 …
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October 2010
Bristol & Chivas, ages 10 & 5
Golden Retrievers
Cedarspur Drive
We had a blast this summer getting out of Houston’s heat and heading to Crested Butte, Colo. It was so nice and cool there, and we were able to go on hikes almost every day. Our mom was afraid we would be really hot when we came back home …
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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
Stockton, age 11
German Shepherd
Hedwig Village
While I was at doggy daycare last week, playtime was exhausting. You know, this Texas heat is a killer. Anyway, my buds and I were chatting at the water bowl, and one of the younger pups asked us old guys how we became so wise. I started to take offense because, really, I …
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August 2010
Sierra, age 2½
Golden Retriever
Bace Drive
I love my family and especially my alpha human, who is a 13-year-old eighth grader. I sleep with him every night. He has been away at Boy Scout camp this summer for two weeks, and I was so sad while he was gone. I miss him so much that the other members of …
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July 2010
Sparky, age 3
Mixed breed
Bunker Hill
About two years ago, I was a stray in my human mom’s neighborhood. She spotted me one night wandering around her front yard. I was starving, skinny and dirty and had mange. I got scared and ran away when she approached me, hiding in the bushes during the day and coming out at night to …
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June 2010
Austin, age 14
Blue and white domestic
Kuhlman Road
My name is Austin, and I was named after the great city in Texas where I was adopted. I enjoy playing with my toys on my owner’s bed. Even though I am 14, I am still an active, indoor cat. I do like to venture outside every once in a while …
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