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Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Patch Pet Spot

Annabelle: Home for Christmas

Was it just a coincidence that the puppy on the rescue site was being fostered by friends?

(After the tragic loss of another pet, I started looking at dog rescue and adoption sites. My husband is fond of Aussies and Border Collies, so I looked up St. Louis Aussie Rescue. One pup jumped off the screen and into my heart. Imagine my surprise when just a few days later, the same pictures popped up on the Facebook page of a friend, Patch freelance photographer David Becker. His family was fostering the puppy, named Annabelle, and the rest is history. Here is Annabelle's side of the story.) What is your name? Annabelle, but my silly humans call me Anna, Annie, Annabee and Annie Fannie.  How old are you? 4 months Are you a dog, cat, bird or fish? What breed? Dog. I've heard my people saying I'm an Aussie or an Australian Shepherd. …

Wendy Chism

9:41 am on Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Hi Annabelle, Welcome to your new family ! It was nice meeting you on Christmas Day. You are a real sweetie.   more ›

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Patch Pet Spot

Baxter Introduces Petspot to Lake Saint Louis

Your pet can tell all about himself in this new column for Lake Saint Louis Patch

My name is Baxter. I'm a mini Dachshund, and I've been living in with my humans here in Josephville since they picked me up from the pet store ten years ago. My family spoils me, and they've never asked for much except for kisses to stop barking at the garbage truck. Imagine my surprise when they asked if I wanted to be the spokesdoggie for a new Lake Saint Louis Patch column! Face it, we pets know how important we are. We deserve some special recognition, too. What better way to introduce ourselves to our neighbors?  Here's how you can participate.  PETSPOT QUESTIONNAIRE:  What is your name? Baxter How old are you? 10 Are you a dog, cat, bird or fish? What breed? Dog. A noble Dachshund. What are the names of your humans? The Duncan …

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