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As anyone who has loved a dog, cat or other animal companion knows, our four-legged friends are so much more than that. During the pandemic, the special bond we share with our pets seemed all the more meaningful when the…
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As anyone who has loved a dog, cat or other animal companion knows, our four-legged friends are so much more than that. During the pandemic, the special bond we share with our pets seemed all the more meaningful when the…
Dave Piatak Aerospace Engineer with NASA Langley Research Center Pet: Alistair, 8, Labrador-Blue Heeler Is being a real rocket scientist as cool as it sounds? Well, yes, according Dave Piatak. “What’s there not…
Nicholas S. Ilchyshyn Firefighter, Advanced EMT with Norfolk Fire-Rescue Pet: Dexter, 10, Husky-Akita-Cattle Dog and Scully, 8, Husky-Australian Shepherd “Wrestling with each other, wrestling with me, heck, they'd probably wrestle with Hulk Hogan if…
Jen Lewis Radio/TV Personality with 92.9 The Wave Pet: Billy Baroo, 2, Petite Goldendoodle Coastal Virginia residents know Jen Lewis from her work in local radio and television for more than 20 years.…
Ricky Rahne Head Football Coach for Old Dominion University Pet: Kodiak, 3, Saint Bernard It’s a big move for a big dog. But Kodiak the Saint Bernard is finally getting adjusted to his new…
Tina Banks-Gray School Board Member with the City of Hampton Pet: Tigger, 17, Bichon Frise Since leaving a breeder in Missouri to “live his best life” in Hampton 17 long years ago, Tigger…
Kara Friend Breast Surgeon with Riverside Health System Pets: Emma, 4, Boxer Mix; Jon Snow, 2, Boxer Mix and Mina Barker, 7, Mixed Breed A house full of three fulltime pups—not to mention occasional fosters—is…
Lian Mosher Yoga Teacher, Manager with Full Circle Yoga + Pilates Pets: Boba T. Fett, 6, Domestic Short Hair; Mango Sticky Rice, 3, Tabby and Kimbap, 6, Munchkin A self-described entrepreneurial spirit, Lian Mosher wears many professional hats—from certified yoga teacher and therapist…
Laura Seay Violist with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra Pets: Blue, 11, Dark Weimaraner and Dax, 3, German Shorthaired Pointer As a professional musician, Laura Seay has had the privilege of traveling the world to…
Betsy DiJulio Art Teacher with Norfolk Academy Pets: Patsy, 6, Shepherd Black Mouth Cur and Urban, 6, Pit Bull-Catahoula Leopard Dog After the heartbreaking loss in rapid succession of her adored husband, Joe, her…
Jon Wehner Winemaker, Owner of Chatham Vineyards Pet: Tucker, 3, Yellow Lab If the idea of living on a vineyard seems romantic to us humans, it must be paradise for a dog.…
Terry O’Quinn Actor, Star of TV’s Lost Pet: Momo, 4, Tabby Terry O’Quinn may be an Emmy-winning actor, but it’s Momo the Tabby who prefers to take center stage at his home in…