Mike Abbate
Article Category: Pet of the Month
Louie By Mike Abbate On Febuary 2, 2011, I was on my lunch break and stopped in the 7-11 on A1A in Cocoa Beach for a caffeine fix. I came across a homeless couple who looked like they were in their mid-twenties. The homeless man was staring at me, and at first I thought he had a problem or needed money. But he approached me and starting talking about traveling and hitchhiking in Florida. I found out that he and his girlfriend were actually from North Canada, and were purposely hitchhiking and... [Read more...]
Dewey Name: Dewey Niblit Sex: Male Birthday: April 13, 2011 Hometown: Cocoa Beach Parents: Michele, Lauren, and Lily Status: Single. Duh! I’m not even seven in human years yet. About me: I was born a poor brindle Boston Terrier in Canaveral Groves. I remember the days sittin’ in the backyard with my six brothers, playin’ with palm fronds and howlin’ to the sweet sounds of Toby Keith on K92FM. At the tender age of eight weeks old my new owner came and drove me over a couple... [Read more...]
PET OF THE MONTH: Rebel Look at me! My name is Rebel, and I am the cutest, most lovable and cuddly longhaired chihuahua you’ll ever meet. I came into the world about seven years ago, and I’m so thankful for the big man who gave me a home. I’ve learned to perform loads of cool tricks and I’m the fastest little dog this side of the Pecos. I’ve been featured in many magazines, periodicals, and advertisements, and my mug has graced many an office wall. I love meeting new... [Read more...]
Avalanche At one time Garrett Kehoe’s beloved Avalanche was set to be a SAR (search and rescue) dog at a ski resort, but her small paws made it difficult for her to get around in the snow… though Kehoe admits it was pretty fun to watch her try. Now 11 and living with Kehoe, a fireman with the Cocoa Fire Department, Avvy originally came from a family of working dogs who called a Claude, Texas ranch home. Of her unusual, blue-tinged appearance Kehoe explains that she’s the result... [Read more...]
M. Alberto Rivera
M. Alberto Rivera
Article Category: Pet of the Month
Cuddles Cuddles is an 18-year-old Moluccan Cockatoo who eight years ago was the first parrot rescued by Pet Priorities, a rescue adoption shelter and training and sitting service that works diligently in the world of animal rescue. After spending years living in a veterinarian’s office and being bounced between several owners, Cuddles suffered from a life poor diet and lack of attention. She gradually grew so unhappy and mentally distraught that she began self-mutilating, plucking out... [Read more...]
M. Alberto Rivera
Article Category: Pet of the Month
Uhm, Here Kitty Kitty? By M. Alberto Rivera Genevieve was picked from her litter in the usual way. She did her best to be cute and offered her would-be adoptive human a glimpse of her affections. In short order she playfully swatted her human’s heart back and forth until Julia had no choice but to take this downy soft, cotton white kitten home. It wasn’t until Genevieve was already an established part of the household that the family realized something was unique about her. Kicked back... [Read more...]
M. Alberto Rivera
Article Category: Pet of the Month
Happy Jack (Or How We Barely Managed to Adopt a Death Row Dog) By M. Alberto Rivera Admittedly I had gotten things off to a bad start. While waiting to be escorted back to the area where the shelter keeps the dogs available for adoption, I was engaged with a super-friendly cat who swatted at me playfully through the bars of his plastic kennel. After about 3 to 4 minutes of this, I realized this cat had only three legs. And by giving voice to my first thought, I set in motion the sort of scrutiny... [Read more...]
Mary Nolan
Article Category: Pet of the Month
Hannah & Bailey (aka The Schnoodle Sisters) By Mary Nolan The four-year-old Schnoodle (Schnauzer and Poodle) Sisters are half-sisters with just three months between them. Hannah was our chosen one at 10 weeks old, and Bailey completed the family by coming to us at six months old after their breeder called to see if we’d like another just like Hannah. A woman had brought Bailey back and just couldn’t keep her. I told the breeder I’d come over to get Bailey and keep her for a... [Read more...]
Frankie I’ve been told by countless reliable sources that Frankie is the best dog that ever existed. She truly is an ambassador of her breed. Her mother’s name was Princess Something, and from what I remember of our brief meeting, her father was a Duke. Seriously. Though from a long line of Chihuahua royalty, she keeps it simple with just “Frankie.” I don’t think she believes in titles. To be honest, she’s really more like a cat, or a gerbil, than a dog. Her... [Read more...]
Rhett Fischer
Article Category: Pet of the Month
Raleigh By Rhett Fischer After finally finding the Jack Russell ad we were waiting for, my ex-girlfriend and I made the trip to Sebastian to pick up our boy. He was known to his owner as “The Talker,” and we soon found out why. To this day, after two years of life, this dog still talks in strange, cute ways. This is the pet you look forward to coming home to. Every day, I can’t wait to see him waiting at he door for my arrival. A good friend likes to call him “Chase”... [Read more...]
