South Bay Best in Show: Flash of Redondo Beach (and available for adoption!)
How often is there an opportunity to adopt a Best in Show dog?
From his foster "mom":
"Flash is special because he is a loving, tolerant (foster) big (25 pounds) brother to Honey (12 pounds).
"The first thing Honey does on waking is 'attack' poor Flash who would have liked to catch a few more winks, or at least get his morning stretch in before the all-day wrestling begins.
"He even lets her eat from her dish with only an occasional, distant, disapproving, quiet growl.
"And he can't remember the last time he got to enjoy his own bed. He's decided it's his job to look after her and good-naturedly put up with her devilishness.
"Flash was rescued by CampCocker.com, who found him in the Bakersfield pound. They saved this puppy with a broken leg from certain, quick extermination. Then they took him to a vet and got him fixed up as good as new.
"Now he is being fostered in Redondo Beach, waiting for his forever family to adopt him. Could it be you?
"Flash is primarily cocker spaniel, but his DNA report shows he is also part greyhound, and I'm pretty sure it's his speed that earned him the name Flash.
"A favorite activity for Flash is to walk down to the RB small boat ramp and, on an extended leash, chase the small waves back into the ocean, then run over the rocks enclosing this tiny beach, with a spark of hope to catch a seagull.
"Flash is Best in Show because of his big heart, affection for everyone -- and he is absolutely gorgeous besides."
You can read more about Flash at the rescue web site.
About the Bloggers
Daily Breeze reporter Donna Littlejohn has shared her homes with a succession of wonderful, funny, and occasionally difficult canines -- Muffin, Fritz, Ellie, Mercy, Pilgrim and now Cowboy, an Australian shepherd-border collie, and Tess, a border collie. From strong-willed terriers to weirdly obsessed Australian shepherds, they've invaded her world with boundless energy, wet noses, muddy paws and soggy tennis balls. But they've really brought so much more than that -- like laughter and joy, some unexpected life lessons, and more than a few tears along the way.
E-mail Donna at donna.littlejohn@dailybreeze.com.
Josh Grossberg grew up with the usual array of animals: goldfish, dogs, hamsters, parakeets and turtles. He now owns the loudest dog in the South Bay(Video: Rocket the Dog) and is the least popular person on his block. He spends his free time in dog parks, pet shops and always has an extra plastic bag in his pocket just in case. He also has a cat.
E-mail Josh at josh.grossberg@dailybreeze.com.
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