Rescue Me – Maji & Bobby

Rescue Me – Maji & Bobby

Maji Koetter-Ali wasn’t a dog lover, but she couldn’t resist Bobby, who she says taught her about unconditional love and loyalty. “He changed my perspective and life for the better.” Bobby’s previous owner could no longer care for him because of housing limitations....
Love Unconditionally and Don’t be Afraid to Show It

Love Unconditionally and Don’t be Afraid to Show It

Amy Dickman didn’t realize her four rescue dogs could teach her some valuable life lessons.  Three years ago, while her family was out, a fire started in their home with her dogs Tex, Rocky, Rusty, and Opal trapped inside. All of the dogs survived but Amy says they...
Love Letters – Paige & Luna

Love Letters – Paige & Luna

Paige Holloway, Essential Stylist and Cosmetologist at J Michael’s Spa and Salon For Furry February, we created some special Valentine’s cards from these lovable pets. How they met: “One of my friends studded out her male dog, and Luna was one of the puppies.” Special...
Rescue Me – Susanna and Hunter

Rescue Me – Susanna and Hunter

Susanna M. Westerfield and Hunter Executive Director at Friends of Metro Animal Services  Susanna Westerfield is happy she could give her dog Hunter a loving secure home after learning that she had rescued her from a dire situation. “Hunter was abandoned by her owner...
Dogs That Work – Lauren & Mac

Dogs That Work – Lauren & Mac

For Sacred Heart students, each day brings joyful moments when they interact with Mac, the school dog. Lauren Hitron, director of the Jean Frazier Leadership Institute at Sacred Heart Schools and the Sacred Heart Academy dean of students brought Mac into the school to...
Dogs That Work – Colt and Wink

Dogs That Work – Colt and Wink

When WAVE-3 News Anchor Shannon Cogan’s twins were born, one of the boys, Colt, suffered a cardiac arrest that left him with several lingering disabilities. Colt, now 11, has had to undergo physical, speech, and occupational therapies to address his hearing loss,...