Don’t be surprised one day if you happen to see two Dachshunds playing pickleball around town! That’s because their PAW-RENT is Jennifer Taylor, the Pickleball Head Professional at USTA! The net would definitely have to be adjusted, but with Jennifer’s coaching, there’s no telling how far they could go to be professionals. Clay is Jennifer’s first dachshund and was named … [Read more...]
Best Friends in the Nonahood: Welcome to Florida, Nova!
Dog lovers, please welcome Nova, our newest transplant from the 14-degree weather in Minnesota to the Nonahood! Take off your coat, Nova! A beautiful mix of Lab and English Setter with a fluffy tail, Nova is a rescue from a Facebook post. He was 9 weeks old when he arrived at his forever home. Now he is 9 years old and happy to be in the loving home of Tyne, a … [Read more...]
Best Friends in the Nonahood: Bhageera the Bouvier Has a New Little Brother
Bhageera is a Bouvier Des Flanders, and he is a large, calm, daily presence at the dog park. If you are wondering where this Belgian herding dog got such an exotic name, it is found in Kipling's The Jungle Book, and it means “the panther.” Well, “panther,” welcome your new little brother, Baloo, which means “the bear!” So, a panther and a bear walk into a Bark Park.....!!! … [Read more...]
Best Friends in the Nonahood: Julieta – the Dog Who Brought a Village Together!
They say “it takes a village” to raise a child. In the case of Julieta, the sweet little Pinscher from Spain, SHE actually brought the village together! Julieta, a six-year-old Miniature Pinscher, belongs to Mike and Olga Hamilton and their sons Michael and David. The Hamiltons traveled from Spain to Florida for a family vacation with Universal Studios being the grand finale of … [Read more...]
Best Friends in the Nonahood: The Miracle of Kevin
As it is said, “When one door closes, another one opens” – and that is exactly the story of Kevin, the 8-month-old Bernedoodle who joined this family. When Juan, the sweet 17-year-old Chihuahua passed away, not only were Katie Garner and her fiancé, Ashley Romalho, at a loss but their other pooch, Anderson, also had anxiety over the loss. Anyone who has had to say good-bye to … [Read more...]