Name: Alexandra Grover & Stanley Bailey

Dog’s Name: Natasha/Tasha

City: Killeen

Zip: 76542

Breed: Pit mix

Likes: Running and sleeping in bed with owner

Pet-Peeves: Cats, other animals

Favorite Toy: Tug of war rope

Favorite Treat: Any

Arrival Story: She was rescued from an abusive owner in Austin by my manager who gave her to me because ;he knew I would give her a loving home.

Bio: Tasha was very shy around people (didn’t really know them). She befriended my 2 cats (which one she now terrorizes). She dislikes all other animals. She does get along with some calm dogs.

Motto: “We are gonna get well together”

Name: Toccarra Custis

Dog’s Name: Prime

City: Killeen

Zip: 76542

Breed: Pitbull Terrier

Likes: Stuffed animals, bones

Favorite Toy: Puss in Boots

Favorite Treat: Apples

Arrival Story: We purchased him November 14th, 2011 and he was chosen by my daughter because he was the only all white puppy.

Name: Rebecca Lopez

Dog’s Name: Caesar

City: Killeen

Zip: 76542

Breed: Pit/mix

Likes: Snuggling and being a part of the family

Pet-Peeves: Touching his back leg

Favorite Toy: Soft squeaky toy

Favorite Treat: Bacon

Best Tricks: Siting before eating

Arrival Story & Bio: Found in back yard by the house cat. He was hungry and injured. Caesar is friendly, quiet, and has two cat friends.

Name: Marilyn Hickson

Dog’s Name: Isis

City: Harker Heights

Zip: 76548

Breed: Akita

Likes: Playing with ball, fetch

Pet-Peeves: Other animals

Favorite Toy: Teddy Bear

Favorite Treat: Rawhides

Arrival Story & Bio: Bought from an individual in Dallas (had to get rid of her-she was too stubborn and high energy). Isis is sweet, eager to please-only destroys things when she is bored. Very loyal and loves car rides.

Name: Olivia Cooper

Dog’s Name: Angel Cooper

City: Temple

Zip: 76504

Breed: Shihtzu

Likes: Toys, treats, lots of love and attention

Pet-Peeves: Taking a bath

Favorite Toy: Stuffed animals

Favorite Treat: Bacon treats

Favorite Walk: My neighborhood street

Best Tricks: Jumping up on things, beds, etc.

Arrival Story & Bio: Purchased her from a lady outside of Temple Walmart. It was love at first sight. Angel is a 2 year old baby girl. She has one big sister named Alyssa and two brothers and a companion named Faith.

Motto: Free Spirited Little Angel

Name: Richard Vazquez

Dog’s Name: Ariel

City: Belton

Zip: 76513

Breed: Boxer

Likes: Following the laser pointer light

Favorite Toy: A piece of rope with knots on the end

Favorite Treat: Milk bone

Arrival Story: I was looking online for a dog for my daughter and ended up meeting a lady from Houston and to my surprise she had told me that she had a boxer that just gave birth. So she gave me her number, we met, and I bought Ariel from her.

Bio: Ariel is a 1 year old boxer that is very playful and full of energy. She loves to be pet, chase after birds, and chew anything that she can get her paws on.

Name: Amanda & Tom Roth

Dog’s Name: Patches & Teddy

City: Killeen

Zip: 76543

Breed: Border Collie/Blue Heeler mix

Likes: Treats, toys, petting, and chasing cat

Pet-Peeves: Strange cats in their yard

Favorite Toy: Anything that squeaks

Favorite Treat: Any and every type

Best Tricks: High five

Arrival Story: We got our girls from the Humane Society for Central Texas when they were 4 weeks old as foster-to-adopt, then we adopted them at 6 weeks old.

Name: Cheri Maroffa

Dog’s Name: Darla

City: Temple

Zip: 76502

Breed: American Bulldog

Likes: Treats, toys, walks, car rides

Favorite Toy: Tire, ball with rope

Favorite Treat: Beef t-bone treats

Favorite Walk: Park

Arrival Story: We got her from a breeder in Belton. Darla lives in a country home with cows beside her. She loves to sit and look at them. She is loved my momma and many friends.

Bio: Darla is a 4 month old puppy that is full of energy but eager to learn. She has learned fast and continues to make momma proud.

Motto: “If Momma ain’t happy, I’m not happy”

Name: Jennie

Dog’s Name: Kali (Kali girl, Horse)

City: Fort Hood

Zip: 76544

Breed: Husky mix

Likes: Food

Pet-Peeves: The door bell and other dogs

Favorite Toy: Ropes, chew bones

Favorite Treat: Milk bones, bully sticks

Arrival Story & Bio: Found her at the pound. Her blue eyes won us over. She was born December 20, 2010. Adopted by us on April 26th, 2011.

Name: Katie Coker

Dog’s Name: Benji

City: Belton

Zip: 76513

Breed: Chihuahua/Maltese mix

Likes: Playing fetch with his ball

Pet-Peeves: Getting a bath, not having his way

Favorite Toy: Ball or racoon

Favorite Treat: Anything he can get

Favorite Walk: The park in down town Belton so he can see the ducks

Best Tricks: Sit and shake

Arrival Story: Katie was looking to get a dog for her birthday so she went to the pound in Conroe, TX. Benji was the only dog in there that was sitting and not barking. Once she took Benji outside he was so excited to play. Katie knew he was the one to take home.

Bio: Benji is a little over a year old. He loves to get all the attention. He has an obsession with water and will even jump into the bathtub to drink more water. His favorite peiple are his Gammy and Poppy (Katie’s parents).

Motto: “Will be sweet for treats!”

Name: Karen Bandy

Dog’s Name: Kyra

City: Temple

Zip: 76502

Breed: Malamute

Likes: Liver treats, can

Favorite Toy: Loofah dog

Favorite Treat: Liver treats

Favorite Walk: Park

Arrival Story: We got Kyra from Lonstar Malamutes.

Name: Susan

Dog’s Name: Pumpkin

City: Belton

Zip: 76513

Breed: Poodle mix

Likes: Walks, being outside

Pet-Peeves: Sometimes he goes out and plays and forgets to potty

Favorite Toy: Plastic bone that squeaks

Favorite Treat: Various treats

Favorite Walk: Down to the boat ramp

Best Tricks: Runs after a tennis ball

Arrival Story & Bio: We have just spent a lot of time together-lots of affection. He was rescued at about 1 year old. He had been on the run. He loves to get away and run like a speeding bullet.

Motto: “Mommy is in charge!”

Name: Danielle Tomlinson

Dog’s Name: Bella

City: Belton

Zip: 76513

Breed: Bichon/Poodle mix

Likes: People and swimming

Pet-Peeves: Kids pulling, and cats

Favorite Toy: Hotdog

Favorite Treat: Turkey

Favorite Walk: River walk

Best Tricks: Beg

Arrival Story & Bio: I got her along the side of the road from a puppy mill. She is very energetic, loving, and protective.

Name: Michael Morgan

Dog’s Name: Harley

City: Harker Heights

Zip: 76548

Breed: Labrador Retriever

Likes: Kids

Pet-Peeves: Baths

Favorite Toy: Tennis ball

Favorite Treat: Any chew toy

Favorite Walk: The park

Arrival Story: After years of being deployed and working high demanding jobs, I was finally able to justify getting a dog. I chose a Lab for their temperament and loving attitude. when I went to look at the breeder’s litter, Harley chose me instead of the other way around.

Bio: Harley is 11 weeks old and is definitely a daddy’s girl. She loves to please and is very happy to just receive attention.

Name: Barbara & Charles Hoffmann

Dog’s Name: Jezabel

City: Temple

Zip: 76502

Breed: German Shepherd

Likes: Toys and wood logs

Pet-Peeves: Jumping up on people and barking

Favorite Toy: Ball and rope, and wood logs

Favorite Treat: Any

Best Tricks: Fetching

Arrival Story & Bio: She was rescued by my nephew-we are her foster parents because our nephew has no place to keep her. Jezabel came from North Carolina to Texas with our nephew. She loves to run and play.

Motto: “Don’t spaz out”

Name: Linda Hilliard

Dog’s Name: Millie Grace

City: Belton

Zip: 76513

Breed: Border Collie

Likes: To play with her two sisters

Pet-Peeves: Fearful of loud noises and strange people

Favorite Toy: Kong

Favorite Treat: Pork rolls

Favorite Walk: Around our neighborhood

Arrival Story & Bio: She is the daughter of my son’s beloved dogs. She is a very loveable dog with few friends. She is afraid of noises, going outside to go to the bathroom. She wants to be a part of things, but does not always accomplish that.

Name: Jorge Toro

Dog’s Name: Pug, Pugo, Puppy

City: Killeen

Zip: 76549

Breed: Border Collie mix

Likes: Climbing, watching tv, running, herding, chasing birds, chasing rain, playing soccer, walking backwards

Pet-Peeves: Being carried, dogs behind fences, reflection barking

Favorite Toy: Anything that squeaks, soccer ball

Favorite Treat: Kong toy, peanut butter, milkbone

Favorite Walk: Anything 1 mile or more and jogging

Arrival Story & Bio: Pug arrived to us at 1 month of age as a birthday gift. Pop’s Ultimate Gift (PUG). Had ringworm when he arrived to us. Pug is two years old. Pug attended basic obedience class at Rooming and Grooming. Pug enjoys to play soccer and catch the soccer ball. Pug also enjoys running more than one mile.

Name: Candace Cohagan

Dog’s Name: Gracie

City: Belton

Zip: 76513

Breed: Brittany Spaniel

Likes: Running, jumping, chasing, digging, and bully sticks

Favorite Toy: Ball, frog

Favorite Treat: Bully stick

Favorite Walk: Any walk or fast run

Best Tricks: We’re hoping to get one!

Arrival Story: Gracie is all puppy and fun! She’s pretty feisty and loves attention. We are first time dog owners and knew we needed help!

Bio: Gracie is supremely curious about the world around her, but anxious as well. She loves attention and affection. She wants to be a part of whatever is going on.

Motto: “We will have an obedient dog! And we will put in the work!”

Name: Reuben Noland

Dog’s Name: Willy

City: Nolanville

Zip: 76559

Breed: Mini Dachshund

Likes: Kids

Pet-Peeves: Cars

Favorite Toy: Stuffed bear

Favorite Treat: Beggin strips

Favorite Walk: Around the block

Arrival Story & Bio: We bought him from a breeder for my wife’s Christmas present. He loves kids and likes to snuggle.

Name: Lois Ammerman

Dog’s Name: Paddington

City: Rockdale

Zip: 76567

Breed: Mastiff

Likes: Other dogs and people

Pet-Peeves: Shut doors

Favorite Toy: Large squeaky toy

Favorite Treat: Anything that includes kleenex or sticks

Favorite Walk: In the pasture

Best Tricks: Laying on porch furniture-glider rocking

Arrival Story: We picked him up from North Texas Mastiffs. He rode all the way home to meet our ranch dogs. He stays in the house and since he was not house trained, that was our biggest challenge initially.