Champ, this beautiful Boxer, will turn 3 years old in July, and you can certainly call him a “Champion” along with his owner, Marcus Muniz. Marcus, originally from New York, now resides in the Nonahood with his family and their dog Champ, the incredible Boxer. Speaking of incredible, Marcus, a former Marine, served in the Gulf War as a counter-terrorist specialist. He also had … [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...]
Best Friends in the Nonahood: Along Came Grant – A Ridgeback Story
“Hi, hope you are both doing well,” came the voice on the other end of the phone. It was our dog breeder who supplied all of our Rhodesian Ridgebacks for the past 17 years. “We have a new litter and thought you might be interested.” Interested? You bet and then “ALONG CAME GRANT” – the best little ball of fun we had been waiting for! The crate was ready, and … [Read more...]
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