This is my mom Mitzi and her dog Mollie. We moved a very brokenhearted Mitzi into our home, from Connecticut about five years ago after our sister died of breast cancer. It was quite an adjustment for an 87-year old woman. About a year ago, we adopted Mollie from the Long Beach Animal Shelter, in part, to lift Mitzi's spirits. A very kind and knowledgeable worker at the shelter matched us with Mollie, who we believe to be about 5-years old now. When we brought Mom to the shelter to see if they would be good together, I was encouraged to see our mom excited about the prospects of adopting a dog as she had always been a little hesitant. When Mollie came in the room any concerns we might have had were quickly dispelled. Mollie ran right under Mitzi's walker and gently asked to get up on her lap. They have been inseparable ever since. Mitzi believes that Mollie was sent to us from Heaven, from her late daughter. She is a little angel and has enriched all our lives. We encourage your readers to consider adopting from a shelter if they're thinking of bringing a dog into their lives. We are so thankful to the shelter for matching us with Mollie and we are especially thankful to Mollie for giving us so much love and for making Mitzi happier every day.Submitted by Deborah Williams and Pat Cavallaro
Meet Knight, a 15-month old Beagle who we have owned since July 2010. Our dog Sherlock passed away after 17 years and six months. After about a year we added a new puppy to our family. Our other Beagle, Piper, 10, was happy to have a new buddy.We were off to a rocky start, however, when after only a month, Knight ate a good sized rock that lodged in his intestines. After major surgery and living in the crate for two weeks, Knight has made a complete recovery. No more rocks for this hungry and very curious Beagle. He is very happy in his new home!
Submitted by Joyce Levinson
Long Beach
Long Beach
I have three dogs. Hopee, pictured here, hates the other two because they want to play, play, and play, so she hides from them.
ONE COOL FAT CAT!
This is Dude, our handsome, 22-pound, 5-year old tuxedo cat, kicking back with us and taking it all in after a nice big holiday meal. Needless to say, he's a VIF (Very Important Feline), in our home and in our hearts.
Submitted by Hank and Cheryl Fohring
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