Category Archives: Client Spotlight
Boo the Lab Mix from Lancaster, OH
Client’s Name: Valerie Winston
Dog’s Name: Boo
City: Lancaster, OH
Breed: Lab Mix
Likes: I love food and stealing socks!
Pet Peeves: When my owner takes the socks away.
Favorite Toy: My rope and jolly ball
Favorite Treat: Any good one.
Favorite Walk: I love to run in my family’s back field.
Best Trick: I am learning, however, I do a mean high five.
Arrival Story: Somebody threw me along the rode near Logan when I was 6-8 weeks old. A friend ,of my now human mom, texted her to let her know what they had found. She came and picked me up at the Riverside Mall at 10:00 pm during a thunderstorm and tornado warning.
Bio: I have never met a person or dog that I don’t like. I came to my new family shortly after they lost their 15 1/2 year old German Shorthair. My human mom told me I had some really big paws to fill! I am on my way to becoming a loving companion, friend, and family member!
Motto: “To Err is Human, to Forgive is Canine”
Lucia the Weimaraner from Columbus, OH

Client’s Name: Katelyn Neil
Dog’s Name: Lucia
City: Columbus, OH
Breed: Weimaraner
Likes: To sing and practice talking.
Pet Peeves: Tail pulling.
Favorite Toy: My Cuz squeeky ball.
Favorite Treat: Crumpled up wads of paper.
Favorite Walk: Is to be off leash.
Best Trick: To have treats on my nose.
Arrival Story: On the my first day with my new family, I fell in my new family’s inground pool and feared for my life!
Bio:I came from a scary home, then I got rescued and my new family is the best! Miura my big sister is my favorite family member.
Motto:Not a care in the world, except to be hugged of course!
Miura the Weimaraner from Columbus, OH

Client’s Name: Katelyn Neil
Dog’s Name: Miura
City: Columbus, OH
Breed: Weimaraner
Likes: Holding hands and face scratched.
Pet Peeves: Tail pulling.
Favorite Toy: My red kong filled with peanut butter.
Favorite Treat: Kale leaves.
Favorite Walk: Full Speed Run
Best Trick: Jump over the knee and agility.
Arrival Story: Miura rode home with her litter mate Murci, in a white clothes basket.
Bio:Miura has seen a lot 4 1/2 years. She goes on all vacations and loves riding to new places in the car. She is very mature for her age, but always gets goofy when Lucy wants to play .
Motto: Lucy, Be Good or I’ll hide in my box!
Kane the Cane Corso – Lancaster, OH

Client’s Name: Bob and Jerri Donaldson
Dog’s Name: Kane
City: Lancaster, OH
Breed: Cane Corso
Likes: I love ATV runs, going for car rides, playing with kids, my dog friends, and the ladies!
Pet Peeves: Haven’t found one yet.
Favorite Toy: Stuffless fox, anything else that is tuff enough to chew.
Favorite Treat: Any good one.
Favorite Walk: I love walks through the fields and woods
Best Trick: I know my basic commands, sit up, going through legs, and jumping over the barrels.
Arrival Story: After much research on the breed/breeder and pedigree, we visited the kennel. Bob “connected” with one particular puppy and with lots of consideration we decided– three weeks later we brought “Kane” home.
Bio:Kane has been as puppies go an easy guy to work with. He has always been laid-back and quiet, thankfully for a guy his size. In training from the start we’re hoping to make him a well-mannerred family friend/watchdog. We take him out a lot and he almost always receives compliments.
Motto: Surprise everyone with my gentle manner.
Newton the Boxer – Amanda, OH

Client’s Name: Lynn
Dog’s Name: Newton
City: Amanda, Oh
Breed: Boxer
Likes: I love to swim, wrestle, bones and being with my mom.
Pet Peeves: When no one will play with me.
Favorite Toy: I love stuff toy remnants.
Favorite Treat: Bones.
Favorite Walk: I love any walks as long as it is a walk.
Best Trick: Shake and Speak.
Arrival Story: I was adopted from Franklin County Animal Shelter when I was 6 months old. I was picked up as a stray.
Bio: I am a white boxer that is deaf. I don’t let that stop me, I am working to be a pet therapy dog. Update: I just passed my pet therapy dog test.
Motto: Being deaf is not a limitation.
Jackson the American Bulldog Mix – Carroll, Oh

Client’s Name: Bruce Gotthardt
Dog’s Name: Jackson
City: Carroll, OH
Breed: American Bulldog Mix
Likes: I love to chew, run, play soccer and cuddle up with my humans.
Pet Peeves: I can be “bull headed” at times.
Favorite Toy: I love my red chewey bone and feed dish.
Favorite Treat: Cheese.
Favorite Walk: I love to walk to the neighbor’s house.
Best Trick: Go over the barrels at Sit Means Sit.
Arrival Story: My human sister saw my picture on line. Kelly McCafferty Pedersen had reserved me from the Jackson County Kill Shelter and was looking for a good home for me. She rescues Pit and other Bulldog breeds.
Bio: Jackson lives in our home with his sister Issy who is also a rescued Pit Bull Mix. His human family is my wife, son and daughter. He is spoiled rotten and is a big baby!
Motto: I AM WHO I AM!!!
Cooper the Jack Russell – Circleville, OH

Client’s Name: Larry and Lynette McFarland
Dog’s Name: Cooper aka Coop
City: Circleville, OH
Breed: Jack Russell
Likes: I love to run and play with my new brother Henry.
Pet Peeves: When the other dogs growl at me.
Favorite Toy: My OSU football.
Favorite Treat: Chicken wrapped rawhide.
Favorite Walk: Walking through the neighborhood and then to “grandma’s”.
Best Trick: Pretending I don’t do tricks.
Arrival Story: Mom and Dad found me at Claddagh Kennels in Martinsville, OH. My birthmom’s name is Ginney and my birthdad’s name is Mandolin. My human mom wanted a rough coat Jack Russell, but when she saw me it was LOVE at first sight. I got to go home with mom and dad the very next day.
Bio: I live with my mom, dad, and brother Henry. My older brother Pudge passed away recently and I miss him so much!! Mom, Dad and I went to A.D.O.P.T Pet Rescue and that’s where we found Henry. We love to play with each other, chase birds (or anything else that moves) and sometime we dig. We also love it when the grandkids come over to play.
Motto: LIVE FOR THE MOMENT!!!
Copper the Beagle/Husky Mix – Tarlton, OH

Client’s Name: Stephanie Haimerl
Dog’s Name: Copper Dopper
City: Tarlton, OH
Breed: Beagle/Husky Mix
Likes: To get on mom’s lap and sleep every evening.
Pet Peeves: Doesn’t like when the other dogs steal his bones.
Favorite Toy: Nylabone.
Favorite Treat: Table food/Beggin Strips.
Favorite Walk: Anywhere in the car as long as I co-pilot.
Arrival Story: Our daughter wanted a dog of her own, so we searched out to find a dog for her. We went to Petland in Chillicothe and we fell in love with his BLUE eyes. We sent her a photo and told her we were just looking. But we brought him home and surprised her. But since then a stray showed up and now Copper is mine, but I love him!
Bio: I love to chew on my bone. I will steal them, and hoard them just for ME! I am the middle of three 4 legged humans in my family. My older sister who gets dads attention, Daisy is the oldest and Elly is the youngest (and that brat is annoying!!!) Our other animal, I mean toddler is Jack, he is an African Grey Parrot and he gets all of nannies attention when she visits. Best of all I get mommies attention…she lets me sleep whever I want!!!
Motto: Leave me alone!!!!!
Daisy Mae the Pit Bull Mix – Tarlton, OH

Client’s Name: John Haimerl
Dog’s Name: Daisy Mae
City: Tarlton, OH
Breed: Pit Bull Mix
Likes: Barking at animals on TV.
Pet Peeves: Doesn’t like any animals in her territory.
Favorite Toy: Fetch with a Water Bottle.
Favorite Treat: Table food/Ice cubes.
Favorite Walk: Anywhere to get off the farm.
Arrival Story: The family was at the Lucasville Flea Market early one morning in April and saw these adorable puppies. She was the only brindle and white one. We haggled on price and we ended up buying her for $125.00. We ask them to hold her for the day and they told us when we picked her up that they had over 50 offers for her, at prices up to $500.00. We are so lucky to have her.
Bio: I am not a morning person I like to sleep late. I am the oldest 4 legged human in my family. I have two other 4 legged soblings Copper, and Elly. We also have a 3 year old toddler with a can opener on his face, Jack a 17 year old Congo African Grey Parrot. Other than that my 3 two legged humans share my house.
Motto: Stay out of MY yard!!!!!
Elly Bear the Rott/Shepard Mix – Tarlton, OH

Client’s Name: Katherine Haimerl
Dog’s Name: Elly Bear
City: Tarlton, OH
Breed: Rottweiler/Shepard Mix
Likes: Play, Play, Play..While I am still young.
Pet Peeves: Doesn’t like anything touching her butt.
Favorite Toy: The laser light!!!
Favorite Treat: Table food/Ice cubes.
Favorite Walk: Anywhere so I can run around and have fun.
Arrival Story: My dad came home from work and heard a whimper from under out pick-up truck. Dad came in to get me and my mom. He showed us this cute puppy who had been dumped off with oil and burrs on her and she was sooo skinny. I got food and water for her, and dad said we could bring her in and get her bathed. Once that happened I fell in lover with her!!! So I was able to keep her as long as I took care of her…So far she acts just like ME!!
Bio: I am very hyper my family calls me a spazoid, but really I just love to play with everyone. I also have fun talking and following my mom around. I am the youngest of three 4 legged humans in my family. My older but fun sissy Daisy is 6 and my grumpy brother is 4…heis fum to pick on. Also IU have this yummy looking brother that is 17 he is an African Congo Grey Parrot….but I am not allowed to have him.
Motto: Where’s MY MOMMY!!!!!
Lucy the Poodle – Columbus, OH 43221

Client’s Name: PJ and Evan Jones
Dog’s Name: Lucy aka Puppers
City: Columbus, OH, 43221
Breed: Poodle
Likes: Visits from the mailman. He leaves her treats.
Pet Peeves: The subsitute mailman, he does not leave her treats.
Favorite Toy: “Buppie” stuffed animal without the stuffing.
Favorite Treat: She will eat anything.
Favorite Walk: Walking around the school.
Best Trick: Chasing her tail! It means I need to go out!
Arrival Story: Lucy came to us on a plane from Oklahoma sight unseen. It was love at first sight for us
Angus the Rottweiler from Stoutsville, OH

Client’s Name: Steve Krogh
Dog’s Name: Angus
City: Stoutsville, OH 43154
Breed: Rottweiler
Likes: Chew Toys.
Pet Peeves: Touching his paws and being restrained.
Favorite Toy: His Beaver stuffless toy.
Favorite Treat: Chicken Jerky.
Favorite Walk: Around the neighborhood.
Best Trick: Not yet.
Arrival Story: Breeder
Bio: I love to hang out and play
Motto: Life is truly a dog’s life
Stewie the Hound Shepherd – Westerville, OH

Client’s Name: Robert Fradette
Dog’s Name: Stewie
City: Westerville, OH 43081
Breed: Hound Shepherd
Likes: Kitty, Doggie Daycare
Pet Peeves: People coming into his house!
Favorite Toy: His Cat.
Favorite Treat: The Trash.
Favorite Walk: Walking around the neighborhood.
Best Trick: Getting food off the counter without making a sound.
Bio: Stewie was a rescue dog that was left at a vet’s office. Stewie has been with his human family for 3 years now.
Motto: Mom, Mommy, Mama, Mum
Skip the Maltese – Lancaster, OH

Client’s Name: Bob Bright
Dog’s Name: Skip AKA Skippy
City: Lancaster, OH 43130
Breed: Maltese
Likes: Working out on the treadmill and sitting on top of barrels.
Pet Peeves: He hates to be alone and thunderstorms.
Favorite Toy: Rolled newspaper toy.
Favorite Treat: Beggin Strips and Cesar Treats.
Favorite Walk: Walks around the fairgrounds.
Best Trick: Sitting on the fire hydrant, walking on the treadmill, sitting on barrells and standing on hind legs.
Arrival Story: We bought Skip from a family who could not handle him from being agressive to humans and dogs. When Skip came home he was agressive to all of our family and would run away.
Motto: Super Skip
Rody the Boxer – Columbus, OH

Client’s Name: Amy Bolender
Dog’s Name: Rody (Road Dog)
City: Columbus, OH, 43228
Breed: Boxer
Likes: Napping in a big bed.
Pet Peeves: When Dad leaves for work.
Favorite Toy: Kong Tug Toy.
Favorite Treat: Kong filled with Peanut Butter.
Favorite Walk: Jogging around the neighborhood.
Best Trick: Sitting on the front porch.
Arrival Story: Amy needed someone to hang out with when working night shift.
Bio: From Crazy Canine to Sleeping Beauty in 1 1/2 years!
Motto: When in doubt – LICK IT!


