Pet of the Month - Pebbles, a very special p(ig)et

By Anna Muggiati

Relaxing like a ...pet!

Happy nap

Pebbles was adopted by a family that really knows how to enjoy his demanding and creative personality. Our star of the month has been featured in our social network, has many adorable photos and can be seen playing with his dog-buddies in the yard on our Facebook page.

So forget all you might previously think about pigs. As Andre, his owner, tells us, a pig can be a very fun pet to have, but also a handful, and in his words, "acting more like a toddler than a pet".  The decision to take Pebbles home was fast but an informed one: "I call it an unplanned adoption. Although we did our home work and knew what to expect wen we decided to adopt him. Educating ourselves on how to properly care for him was incredibly important. ", tells Andre. He is just a great pet all around. He is friendly with visitors. He doesn’t jump up or bark constantly. He like car rides and walking on a leash.  He is smart and silly and definitely has his own personality.

Yes, he's a potbellied pig indeed!

Pebbles, former known as Sherlock Ham has a interesting story behind him. "Pebbles ended up at Helen Woodward Animal Center and since the center is a dog and cats adoption facility, they didn’t really know what to do with a pig. My wife, who works at the Animal Center, always wanted a pig." tells Andre. Fate helped former Mr Sherlock Hams, and he had his lucky day: "So she called me and asked if she can bring him home. I didn’t know what else to say than yes. It was one of the best decisions we made. He is an amazing companion.", says Andre.

Social Pebbles!

Next, they gave the pig a new name, to go along his resident dog friends Betty and Barney. "Although Pebbles isn’t really a boy's name, but Bam-Bam was just too close to Ham-Ham.", says Andre. Very soon Andre and his wife found out about his natural gifts: "Pebbles is definitely different than dogs and cats. He is extremely smart and has figured out how to open baby gates. It took us a day to potty train him and he learns by watching. He saw that the dogs got treats when they sat, so one day he just started to come up and sit next to us when we were giving out treats, in hopes of getting one too."

Dreaming

Besides being a fast learner, the very intelligent pig is also eager to have lots of attention: "He likes to be stimulated with toys and cuddles. If he wants attention, he definitely lets us know by pushing us with his nose. If we ignore him, he can get impatient and he has no problem pulling the phone cable out of the wall if we are on the phone.  He understands when he is being ignored and lets us know he doesn't like it when he wants attention."

So if by now you are almost considering to add someone like Pebbles to your pet-family, here's a little piece of advice: "You do not want a bored pig! A bored pig is a mischievous pig. We give him toys and play games with him. Most of them involve food as a reward. His favorite toy is a busy ball. When he rolls the ball around, food falls out of the smaller holes scattered around the ball. We also built a root box for him filled with pit balls. We sprinkle some food in the root box and he can go dig around. ". So a busy pig is also a fan of comfort: "If he isn’t exploring the backyard, he likes to hang out on the couch buried in pillows and blankets or on our lap.  He also loves belly rubs.", tells Andre.

Yes, he is a toddler!

How are you Pebbles?

I'm so happy!Thank you for choosing me as pet of the month!

What is your favorite activity?

I love rooting around the backyard and smelling the flowers. Sometimes I eat them. The sun feels good on my skin, so I love to take naps outside. My skin is very sensitive, so I really like laying on my side and getting my belly rubbed.

Do you like humans? 

Not your average pet!

Yes I love humans!  I'm a little slow to get to know new people, but I am not afraid to meet them.  I have a very strong bond with the humans in my family.  Every now and then, I get to go to Helen Woodward Animal Center to take part in Critter Camp.  I get to hang out with a lot of kids and teach them about caring for animals like me.  They always have some snacks for me to munch on.

Whose pet are you?

I am definitely a mama's boy. My human mom spends a lot of time with me, so I feel comfortable when she is close.

Do you need a muddy spot to have fun?

No, mud is not important to me. I like to smell dirt and plants and flowers, but I don't roll around in it.  Believe it or not, I like to be clean and I don’t like to go outside when it rains. Cold, cloudy days make me sad and I usually stay inside, bundled up in blankets.

What is your favorite restaurant? 

 Rubios. We go once a week. The manager always gives me my own little bow of tortilla chips.

Here comes the sun!

Water Sign June 22 to July 22

By Pet-o-Sirius*

“Man is rated the highest animal, at least among all animals who returned the questionnaire.”
Robert Brault (rbrault.blogspot.com)

O moon planet that rules you, the Crab pet. It shines its brilliant light infused with luck, and is the
symbol of your past life and your present Karma. It lets you play out the scenario of the pet that seeks control over yourself and your pet parents, but truth be told, you want nothing more than to be taken care of, stroked and patted and pampered.

You do not want to live up to another’s expectations. You just want to be yourself: charming, using emoticons on your keyboard, sensitive, and just a homebody. Yes, you want to travel abroad but at the same time you want to be in your own carrying case.

You love the color silver and anything to do with water. Pet, you know who you are – swimming upstream sideways occasionally imitating oysters. Your favorite gem is the pearl. No schools or pods or flocks for you. You are contemporary: You are a material fish. You are a material bird.

In late June and July you have so much new energy that no obstacles can keep you from declaring your secret crush and that may lead to heartbreak hotel, unrequited love, resolve to fall out of romance, plunging into the depths of despair, turning your nose up at seeds, dry food or even something canned and processed.

This craziness goes right up to September when you return to your normal caring and compassionate nature, settling into more of a valium- ike equilibrium.You want to be there for your loved ones, your pet parents who have had to undergo months of chaos and confusion. They will stop wondering how to get to know you better and concentrate on self-reflection and making pom poms on a loom.

If you are a hamster keep away from fireworks, learn to express yourself, learn to mix and mingle and develop your talents. Expect an auspicious letter before the end of the year.

*Our guest writer's work can be seen at http://valeriekent.com

Presents for a Pet Lover Dad

By Anna Muggiati

Have a dad who loves his pooch? Or a father who can't nap without some feline company on his side? Or someone who is a complete and total pet daddy?

We prepared a list to help you impersonate your family pet the best fashion possible. Just choose your main dad's style (or 2 or 3...), and see our ideas. Then pick a gift and make it look like if it was from your family pet.

High Tech  Dad - You can pre-order a Petzi Connect now through Amazon.com, so that he can be close to his favorite four-legged friend anytime, treating him or her from anywhere.

www.petzi.com

Fit Dad- He probably would love to go jogging with a Fitbit while darling dog would be monitored by Whistle.

http://www.whistle.com/press/

www.fitbit.com

Those would be the perfect pair to make your healthy dad even happier.


Fashionista Dad- He will love to hang out with his dog using a supercool new leash from Zee.Dog or a cool bag to take the cat to the vet.

Zee Dog will bring this cool leash soon at Amazon.com

Architect Dad - Buy him a catio kit so that he spend sometime building a sacred space for his feline friend (s), or a new dog's house plan so that he can remodel his best friend's home.

From http://habitathaven.com/blog/

Intellectual Dad  - Here are two of our favorite books for him to curl up with: Cat Daddy, by Jackson Galaxy or What the Dog Knows, by Cat Warren.

Daredevil Dad - Of course, for this one we will recommend a Go Pro Fetch or an absolutely good looking surfboard so he can teach his pooch to enjoy the beach with him.

http://shop.gopro.com/mounts/fetch-dog-harness

PetziPhotos: Hug Your Cat Day

With relaxed paws: Panda being hugged by F. since he was 2 months old (Photo by Rick Riebhoff)

Pantera: "It's cozy here"(Photo By R. Riebhoff)

Panda and Diogo in a kind of hug (Photo by Rick Riebhoff)

Panda, the soft paw: "Yes, you can't see me now"(Photo by Rick Riebhoff)

How to adopt a cat - or 3, or 4 or 5....(In 10 tips)

By Anna Muggiati

Generation 2014: Panda, Tigre and Pantera (All photos by me)

Dada,  my 14 years old BFF

We are celebrating cat adoption month with a very simple piece of advice. If you are not allergic, have a passion for furry cute purring creatures, and have time and money to be a responsible cat-parent, there is no reason why you should not have a cat. Before you roll your eyes and think that I am a crazy and enthusiastic cat lady, I would like to tell you this: our family of four humans, 2 senior cats just became happier when we adopted 3 kittens last December. Cats are wonderful therapists, friends and companions. You just have to let them show their love, and love them back in return.

Juju, 11 years old, raised by us

Our two first kitties, feral cats rescued from the streets, were our first babies. Dada, who is about 13 to 14 years old, came before everything, in 2003. He was our first family pet ever, even before we became a family:  before the wedding, before the party, and before my son's birth. Our second cat is the mischievous Juju, now a grumpy black lady of 11 years old. She was found by my mother in law in a box. She was a tiny kitten with less than 3 weeks. We adopted her and raised her when I was pregnant of my first son. It didn't take long for white king Dada and black princess Juju to get along. 

Years and countries passed by, and I wouldn't change a line of our crazy relocation stories, carrying cats around flights and airports....During the last 10 years, we lived happily with our two boys growing up and two cats growing older... But we felt that another generation of cats would be a positive change. After our children grew up enough not to be called babies anymore, we were lucky to meet our cat-boys at the Humane Society of Silicon Valley. Panda, Tigre and Pantera are the babies now, and  they belong to the former human babies. One of our boys even blogged about them. 

Here are few pieces of advice to help you go to your local shelter and see if your heart will beat faster if you find someow who you would like to have close to you.

1. Be curious: Try to gather as much information about your feline friend before you adopt. Most shelters always have a detailed file and are happy to share their story so you will have the right picture. Make sure to get al the info you need about vaccines etc.

Bonding before adoption at Humane Society Adoption Centre, Dec 2014

2.  Be wise: experience some time to bond with your chosen one at the shelter, before going home. 

3. Be inquisitive: read as much as you can so to make sure you will have all you need to nurture your new friend, baby or senior. Like this Humane Society article, very useful: http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/cats/tips/choosing_cat.html

4. Be amazing: adopting senior cat(s) is a wonderful way of having a mellow and fine friend around. Nice advice here: http://cattime.com/adopting-a-senior-cat.html

5. Be cautious: if you are bringing more cats to an already home with cats, follow instructions of how to introduce one cat to the other by the book, like this one here, but also use your intuition.IT can be a stressful process. I got advice of vets and counselors and finally they can even share the same bed (mine). Never introduce cats like if they were dogs (or people). 

6. Be brave: if you are confronted with a nice litter of kittens situation, consider adopting all siblings. We did it and it works:  They are always playing, having fun and make themselves busy. 

7. Be flexible: cats love to change their mind about their favorite food, treat, bed or even litter box. 

8. Be creative: cardboard boxes, regular paper bags, everyday ribbons and a paper ball are sometime their favorite toys. 

9. Be loving: if they happen to be kittens hold them everyday and make them learn to love your lap, your touch and your smell. They will grow to be purring machines!

10. Above all, be patient. Any cat will test your limits to try to customize you to the perfect cat parent.

Count the kitties...Mealtime (almost) together

Pet of May : Arracache, the Cute Kitty

Marylin? No, it's Arracache (All photos by M. Shirkavand)

By Anna Muggiati

Arracache was found meow-crying outside her human's home 3 years ago, when she was a tiny baby kitten. Shirkavand took her, fed her and made her an improvised bed. Since then she became his "beloved" pet _ or maybe he became her beloved human?  She is one of the amazing awwww-ed cats n Petzi's social network, and has more than 70 posts  _ just visit petzi.com to see her cute photos.

Lucky girl Arracache was named after a root which is used to season special dishes: "It is a traditional food I ate once in Costa Rica, known as Picadillo de Arracache", Shirkavand explains. In his own words she is very "stubborn and independent". Yet, she makes him work and do things that he would never do if it wasn't for her: "She always make me talk to her with a very pitched and loving voice". When they want to have fun, he plays with a laser toy to amuse her.

Isn't she lovely?

Wired? Yes! A lapcat I am!

Taking my job seriously: this mug won't be taken!

Now, with you, Arracache's mini-interview:

What is your favorite time of the day?

Evening, when my human arrives home and gives me tuna fish.

Treats or food?
I love canned food.

Where do you sleep? 

My human's bed is my favorite place.

Please describe your owner and his best personality traits.

He loves me and always buys me what I like.

Nap time! Bye bye!

The Adventures of Peppo: From a dog's life in Spain to a pooch's life in California (with a stop in Norway)

       By PetziBlogger Anna Muggiati and Ellen Kvam*

Grateful Peace:  (Photos by Petziblogger and Family Archive)

Little Peppo was found wandering in Gran Canaria, Spain, was sent to a shelter close to Oslo, Norway with 40 other puppies, and now lives safely and happily in San Jose, California. He has his own passport, travels in the cabin with his human, and is one of those dogs with a special talent to make you stop to pet him in the middle of the street. Who can resist to  his friendly looks and manners? We didn't. His human mom, jewelry designer Ellen Kvam, knows all about his magnetic powers, and was very happy to help Peppo with his interview. He is the inspiration for our special Talking Dogs new feature, where our barking buddies are special guests.

Aren't I so cute?

Ellen is crazy about her best canine friend  "He is very social, loyal and generous. Definitely not a drama person ", she says." The 3 years-old puppy also lives with Cesar, the 14 years old cat and has a long story to tell. When Ellen picked him he barely had any fur due to a skin condition, but in few weeks he was healthy and already healing.

Now those days are behind him. Peppo has a sweet life, and is surrounded by friends. And, of course, good food: Smoked salmon, sausage and smoked pig ears are his treats... But before that amazing snack,  here's Peppo's interview:

How did you meet your human mom?

 I met my human mom after a long and stressful ordeal. Someone left me and one more dog outside a shelter that is helping stray dogs get a safe home. The farm was in Gran Canaria in Spain. I was sitting outside  when the owners found us early morning. Me and my friend (he could have been my brother, I was told), were taken into this house. I remember they gave us food and water, and after few days a doctor came to the house. After a long nap, I felt a sharp pain. I woke up, I figured that something was missing: I was neutered! I waited for a while and the doctor came back again. I was given more injections and a real passport.   

         
Wow...,I was so scared. My friend disappeared, and I felt very lonely. The owners of the place were nice to me, and made sure I was no longer hungry. That was very nice. After two more days, a man I had never seen before came to the farm and put me into a box. I went on a plane. It was very scary. It was noisy, lonely and cold and I did not know anything about where I was going to go to or what was going to happen to me. 

         
When the plane landed in a place called Norway, a very nice lady named Marianne picked me up at the airport. She told me she was going to be my foster parent until she found a home for me. She brought me to a place called Solplassen, outside of Oslo. In English it would be called the "sunny place". But it was so horribly cold there! In Norway they had snow. What the.... I had never seen snow before and never even heard about it. I was freezing my paws off.

Relaxing!

Once upon a time in the snow (E.K)

         
I was sitting outside Marianne's house in the snow when Ellen and a man called Svein came to visit. They where out for a Sunday walk and stopped to look around. Ellen picked me up, and it felt sooooo good. She was so nice to me and she really wanted to hug and kiss me. I really felt that this women liked me a lot. I did not want to leave her arms. She had a big warm jacket on, and I put my nose inside her jacket to feel even more worm, and she just let me do it, even if she really did not know me to well. Marianne asked Ellen if she would like to try to have me in her house for a week or so, to see if we could get along.


To my luck - Ellen agreed and so did Svein. They where both very excited to have me there in their house, and they bought a bed for me and nice food and my very own bowl to eat from. I remember that Ellen called to the Sunny Place the very next day and told them that she did not need to think about anything for a week. Peppo is mine - she said - and I felt like the happiest dog ever. 

What's your favorite time of the day?

Yes, I do have a Passport!

I think my favorite time of the day must be early afternoon. It is not too hot outside, and I am always meeting other dogs outside to play with. It's when I have my longest walk of the day. I usually meet between 4-10 of my dogs that I have befriended in the Park, and I know them all very well. Nutella is my sweetheart girlfriend and she looks almost just like me. A bit smaller, but she must basically be the same mix, if that is at all possible. It was love at first sight. When I meet Nutella in the park, it is pure fur heaven. We are jumping, sniffing and running around and we can not get any closer to fur heaven. I am so excited that I sometimes run in huge circles around the park, just because i do not know what else to do. My little tail is waiving and I am having so much fun and letting out all my energy. And I have a lot of it. 

Co-sleeping? "In your dreams" (says Cesar the cat) (E.K)

Any special fear?

       

I can not stand fireworks. 

What's your favorite smell? 

Enjoying the ride!

My favorite smell must be the smell of my girlfriend Nutella when she has not had a bath for at least a week, or perhaps the beach home in Oslo, where there are lots of dogs, birds and people making their dinner on the beach BBQ. 

I love my mom

What is love?

Love to me is to share the fun and the sorrow and to be together and to belong together. Love to me is to belong to my Ellen and to her family and friends, and to always share with them their lives and to be a big part of everything they do as a family member naturally is. I love to love and be loved.




* Our guest blogger message: "Hei, I am a Norwegian Peppo lover and jewelry designer born north of the Arctic Circle in the wonderful city - also called the Paris of the North - Tromsø. Read all about me on my web site www.ellenkvam.com and please visit and like my face book page Ellen Kvam jewelry. Have a wonderful dog loving day! "

Air Sign: May 21 - June 21

By Pet-o-Sirius*

“I always wish my pets could talk, but then I remember all the things I have said and done in front of them.” – Nikhil Saluja

Gemini pet, you are the sign that meets yourself coming and going! Your symbol is The Twins. Like the drama mask of the ancient Greek Muses, you are both comedy and tragedy: you are a pet that is quick-witted, curious and affectionate as well as high strung, longing to be all over the place at the same time, with a short attention span.

For you everything is the great reveal, you are keen to know the future. You love puppies, and kitties, and cygnets, and ponies, and a baby macaw parrot that loves to imitate puppies. You have examined your values and have found that although you are emotionally intense, you have learned to express your emotions to your pet parent. You save it for when they are on important phone calls.

If you are canine a good time is when they are trying to leave for work. You hug their leg and hang on for dear life. They love that. They are your BFF and that satisfies your pet soul. You nurturer you! The first half of July is your cat’s meow – a great time to take your pet parent on a trip to, for example, the Canadian Forces Base in PETawawa, Canada or PETerculter in Scotland, or St. PETersburg in the U.S.A. and Russia. This will definitely lift your spirits. Be ready for new opportunity because you might meet your soulmate with a similar “petigree” there.

Gemini, you are a forward thinker. If you are a cockatiel that wants to be up on social media, learn to Tweet. If you have a dogged look you may want to take charming selfies and share on Instagram. Angel fish you have each other’s backs. Post your inspirational bestie’s video on Vimeo. You will never be green with envy because green is your color – it is so good it is bad!

Your least favorite movie is Home Alone. Your favorite songs are How Much Is That Doggy In The Window? and Who Let The Dogs Out?  B-I-N-G-O and Where Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone?Your top band is Pet Symmetry. Your gem stone is agate, your Ruling Planet Mercury. 

Gemini feline, you must lead by example and attempt lofty goals. The top of just about anywhere is your comfort zone. Whenever anyone walks by tune into their vibe, hiss, growl deep in your throat and let them know that you are bold, intrepid, fearless, not afraid to communicate, a guru to be praised.  Leap off and then surprise them with an open pawed swipe. You will instantly become the hero you are in your own mind.

*Our guest writer's work can be seen at http://valeriekent.com

Pet Presents for their Human Moms

By Anna Muggiati


A down pillow? A brand new couch? A new house? Staycations to spend more time with them? Because I just feel that our pets know us so much... and motherhood can be experienced by most of pets moms, I believe that they if they could, pets would choose a perfect Mother's Day present. So what would your pet choose?

Maggie and Nicole (Photo from http://blog.maggieandnicole.com/)

Nicole Ellis, our very special friend and Hollywood pet trainer says that Maggie would pick something very delicious (and unique): "Maggie would probably get me a ginormous wheel of cheese from here.  That way she know that if she steals her weight in cheese, 15 pounds, I probably wouldn't even notice", she tells.


"It should be a fabulous Mother's Day",  comments Jenni C. Her adopted dogs would give her creative presents: "Shelby wants to buy me the winning Florida Lottery ticket so I don't have to go to work and can stay home everyday! Kasie will buy me a XL-King-Size Sleep Number mattress so there is more room and comfort for me and all dogs on the bed. And Jaks will order Chinese take-out for me with enough to share all around." An imitation goose pillow would probably come from Molly. Guess why? She destroyed one many years ago.

Jenni's furry fab four

Pumpkin will give Carol a catio

Pumpkin's mom Carol B. thinks the kitty would be really generous, and give something that would benefit both: "The first thing that comes to mind is a custom made catio for the back porch area _ where she can enjoy the outdoors safely without having to meow for me to open the front door for her to peek out every couple of hours as she does now. " And she explains: "Looks like she would consider this a nice gift for me since she it would mean fewer disruptions for her mom who she dotes on. I was away for a night this past weekend and when I came home it was as if I had died and come back to life _ from all the excited meows, head-butts and chirping noises I received".

Chanel, high fashion kitty

Chanel, my mom's 13 years old cat would buy her another mirror, as she loves to stare when mom is doing her make up. "She is very feminine and adores to look at herself at the mirror, so that would be her choice", say mom, who up to now raised 4 humans and cared for 8 cats (currently 4).

Dadá, my best feline friend 

My white fluffy Dada, the senior Turkish Angora, would give me a new down and goose pillow, as one of his favorite pastime is to nap besides my head purring when I go to sleep. Probably my three grand-kittens, Panda, Pantera and Tigre would also take the opportunity to buy me something big: a whole certification project so to make sure they have lots of fun while being indoor cats!

Juju, the princess ,waiting to be brushed

                                                                                                                                                                       Juju, who I adopted when she was a tiny little something, back in 2004, is the dark brown little cat princess of the house (psst don't tell her she thinks she's black) would certainly buy me a new hair brush, as she loves to watch me combing my hair and just melts when I brush her coat.

Earth Sign April 21 – May 21

By Pet-o-Sirius*

“To err is human, to forgive, canine.”  Anonymous
“To err is human, to purr, feline.”  Robert Byrne

You lucky Taurus you! You are in the second sign of the Zodiac, the bull, resolute, dependable, faithful. Your ruling planet is Venus. This is the year to start something new, perhaps a self-help course. Most of you pets will respond well to something active and upbeat. Think about Toe Tapping for Taureans or Juggling for Gerbils.  If you are more of a social activist, perhaps join Puppies For Guppies. They can always use a paw, leg, feather or fin.

Your fondness for Saturdays is legendary. Perhaps you even mark each one off with a paw print on your calendar. This is the day for you to head out with your friends, whether you are at the end of a leash or flying around overhead. Look for adventure and you might just find romance! Express your sensual nature. It could happen at the dog park, the kitty corner, or at the local feathers in flight fundraiser.

Taurus is traditional. As a Taurus macaw, dog or cat, for example, you would seldom go against your destiny, but choosing a new direction occasionally is still very acceptable. Cultivate your relationship with your pet parent. Dart here and there when they are trying to get you to do something.
When the sun and moon are in Taurus in April and May, risk, take a chance because this is definitely your time.

Keep the love light in your eyes for July and August, although it may feel a little rocky. Keep your pet peeps around you like a cloak of gems: diamonds, quartz crystal, aquamarine, lapis lazuli, maybe emerald and cautiously venture into affairs of the heart.

As a Taurus fish you will find you are not impulsive, much more practical then some, yet pleasant and energetic. If you are a gecko you could find yourself being thought of as obstinate, bossy and full of advice. Ignore it because you know in your heart that you are a hard worker and should take it a little easy. Taureans, you know creativity is your strength. Live it up. Lie in a new spot on the floor.

*Our guest writer's work can be seen at http://valeriekent.com

April Pet of the Month: It's Fonzie!

Fonzie: 4.5 pounds of cuteness! All photos courtesy of Tracy A.

Who is proud to be a good mama's boy, has a musical and powerful bark and a special appetite for carrots? That's Fonzie, a 4.5 pounds Chihuahua-terrier mix, who loves to be awarded by Petzi Treat Cam. The pooch was born in a shelter, and it took seven months to be adopted by a wonderful family. Fonzie now lives happily with two sister kitties and Buckley. As his mommy Tracy says, he is a very affectionate dog,  always willing to share his love.

     
Tracy adopted Fonzie form A Pet's Wish animal shelter in Del Rio, Texas. He was just waiting for a permanent home: "They told us that in Del Rio they can't get small dogs adopted easily, so they take them to larger cities", says Tracy. When Fonzie got to his new home he met Buckley the dog and Zoe and Gipsy.

Ooopsie...Playtime!

Tracy and the boys: Fonzie and Buckley

"Life is good with Fonzie and Buckley and the kitty girls. We enjoy getting greeted with jumps and licks every time we come in the house. It is so exciting to come home to them. They are the best. They give you unconditional love and want to be around you all the time. We think animals are awesome and have adopted all of ours. We feel they appreciate us for picking them", tells Tracy. What's not to like? "Fonzie is very playful and inquisitive of everything around him. But his best trait is that he is very affectionate".

Homebody: he loves his cozy life

He is also a very adaptable pet: "Fonzie is kind of a homebody and loves his backyard. When he goes places he likes to be held; however, he is a great walker too. He is a great car traveler as well, and is always very good when he goes to visit his grandparents in Houston", says Tracy.

Zoe, the cat,  defending her territory

Now, a mini  interview with Fonzie, with a little help from his mom: 

What is your favorite noise in your home? 

I love to hear the garage door opening because I know that means that Mommy is home. I also love when my Petzi makes noise because that means treats, treats, treats! I love 'em.

What is the best thing your humans do for you?

They take care of me every day; give me lots of love, treats, and bones; and best of all, they let me sleep in their bed under the covers.

Fonzie likes to smell...but his pastime is to bark! Woof!

 Do you smell everything like every other dog in the world? 

I do like to smell everything who wouldn't. You never know what you might find. The best smell would be a combination of meat grilling and dog backsides.

Best buddy Buckley, 4 years old, was also adopted. 

Do you like cats?

I like my sisters, Zoe and Gypsy. I especially like to chase them, but they always jump up on a counter and get away from me.


Treat or food? 

Treat, treat, treat!!! I dance and walk for treats.

Treat Dance

If you were a human singer who would you be?

I would probably be Prince because I am tiny with a big voice.

Fonzie relaxing on his favorite spot

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