September is National Service Dog Month, and what a great tribute to the pooches who support those who need it most! Therapy dogs are a special type of service dog. They provide comfort to persons in hospitals, nursing homes, schools – and even companies. USTA employee Jayla Kent arranged for three therapy dogs and their volunteer owners from Alliance of Therapy Dogs to visit … [Read more...]
Best Friends in the Nonahood: Meet Beautiful Bella!
This sweet girl is a classic! You may have noticed Bella sunning a bit in the corner of her yard if you ever walked down Reymont Street. A face so adorable that I couldn’t help but stop to talk to her, especially since our dog Grant pulled me to her when he spotted her nestled in the corner near bushes. Grant wagged his tail endlessly, and he and Bella had some kind of pooch … [Read more...]
Best Friends in the Nonahood: Here Come the Australian Shepherds!
If anyone is a client of Pet Paradise, you probably already know Gregor Acta-Adams. Gregor is the front-of-house supervisor who greets everyone with a warm smile and welcomes each and every animal upon arrival as well. Gregor most recently married Leslie Massielle Acta-Adams. Gregor, who was born in Scotland, met Leslie during high school together … [Read more...]
Best Friends in the Nonahood: Woof, Woof! Tennis, anyone?
If your tennis match happens to be interrupted by a speeding Golden Retriever, just shout out to “Buttercup”! She has a great return! Buttercup is partly owned by her original family and partly owned by Susan Ruchti, who acts as her doggie sitter and stand-in doggie mom. Susan happens to be a tennis player herself in addition to working at the USTA. Buttercup enjoys … [Read more...]
‘MOOOOOvvve Over Pooches, the Cows Are at the Gate!’
This was a sight that turned my car around immediately. Driving down Tavistock Lakes Road, I noticed a sweet little boy sitting in his carriage very excitedly pointing to the cows and chatting away with a brown cow. His mother was by his side educating him, I’m sure. It was the sweetest vision as the sun was setting in the distance across the field, which gave a golden … [Read more...]
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