The dogs who made me a dog person.
In this week’s Dog of the Week feature, you met Scout, Dog People’s Senior Drama Coordinator and my sweet, very vocal 13-year-old pup. And next week, you’ll meet Pepper. But they’re not the only pups who’ve inspired me to begin a new adventure with this website.
Meet the dogs who made our lives a little more fun, a little more chaotic, and a whole lot more memorable:
Lady: A sweet senior when I was born, Lady loved swimming and watching over her family.
Peanut: Toy Fox Terrier with endless energy, Peanut quickly stole my two-year-old heart. She could chase a tennis ball for hours and escape any enclosure.
Mimi: Cute as a button, Mimi joined the pack only briefly, but left a lasting mark.
Marla: Marla was a devoted lap dog who lived for snuggles. Getting her to go outside for a potty break was always a negotiation.
Stephie: Stephie adored outdoor adventures and surprisingly loved all the grooming her long hair required.
Pumpkin: Earning the nickname “Poo” (because she was a little you-know-what), Pumpkin was energetic, affectionate, and loved “helping” my parents by licking every plate clean.
Luke: My first dog as an adult, Luke was the perfect companion — easygoing, obedient, and endlessly loyal. He tricked me into thinking I was an amazing dog trainer.
Jack: Jack was a lap dog at heart, but could turn a walk around the block into an hour-long sniffing adventure.
Scout: Scout quickly reminded me that dog training is never as easy as it seems. 🙂
Pepper: I’ll save her stories for next week — this little pup has plenty of tales to tell.
And this list barely scratches the surface — friends, family, and neighbors have brought countless other dogs into my life, each one adding a little extra brightness.
Every dog person has a story to tell. I’d love to hear yours in the comments — the first dog you remember, or the one that left the biggest mark.
Til next week,
Liz
