Dogs That Work – Star & Dude
Dude, or officially “The Dude,” was named after the main character in The Big Lebowski and didn’t begin his career as a service dog until he was ripe into his eighth year of life. Dude, a Fox Red Lab, was Star Amaya’s family pet. When her previous service dog retired,...
Dogs That Work – Barbara & Bella
When Bella, her Belgian Malinois, was only 10-12 weeks old, Jefferson County Coroner Barbara Weakley-Jones began training her in the art of human remains detection. Barbara, who trained six previous cadaver dogs, began by placing blood or decomposed tissue in one of...
Rescue Me – Maji & Bobby
Maji Koetter-Ali wasn’t a dog lover, but she couldn’t resist Bobby, who she says taught her about unconditional love and loyalty. “He changed my perspective and life for the better.” Bobby’s previous owner could no longer care for him because of housing limitations....
Love Unconditionally and Don’t be Afraid to Show It
Amy Dickman didn’t realize her four rescue dogs could teach her some valuable life lessons. Three years ago, while her family was out, a fire started in their home with her dogs Tex, Rocky, Rusty, and Opal trapped inside. All of the dogs survived but Amy says they...
Love Letters – Paige & Luna
Paige Holloway, Essential Stylist and Cosmetologist at J Michael’s Spa and Salon For Furry February, we created some special Valentine’s cards from these lovable pets. How they met: “One of my friends studded out her male dog, and Luna was one of the puppies.” Special...
