Guess who turned two in November? Say hello to Phoebe, the Goldendoodle who looks more like a Golden Irish Retriever and Irish Setter mix. Either way, she is absolutely adorable and very energetic! Phoebe lives with Brad and Dana Fleeman and their two kids. The family moved to Florida in 2019, and more recently that meant good news for Phoebe since her original owners were no … [Read more...]
Best Friends in the Nonahood: Clay and Tilly
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...]