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Pet Pedigree

Queen of the pack

  What started as a surprise two-week 40th birthday trip to England for Travis Hunt ended with a loving expansion of his family from four, his wife, Robyn, and their two boys Braden (22) Gavin (20), to five, with the addition of English bulldog Belle. Robyn’s birthday gift gave Travis a newfound love of both…

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A dog who loves family, fetch and to fish

Rio is a 5-year-old yellow Labrador retriever full of energy and enthusiasm who joined the Grace family in April 2020. Although her coat leans to a softer cream color rather than sunshine yellow like a traditional yellow Lab, Rio has a classic Lab look with her expressive dark eyes, broad head and strong, athletic build….

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The Velcro dog: Long, low and full of heart

Amber is a fascinating mixed breed, a 10-year-old mashup of Labrador retriever and dachshund or what is called a “dachsador.” With a long body, low belly, short legs and a slight deformity to her front leg she was born with, Amber is perfect in her own way. At 35 pounds, she leans more towards a…

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Popcorning and wheeking are guinea pig speak

  Guinea pigs have long been a favorite first pet for families; and still are, for good reason. They are small, lovable, furry friends—gentle, sociable and easy to care for. In December 2020, the Neira family—Amy, Nick, Gavin (19), Garrett (16) and Grant (12) of the Turquoise Terrace neighborhood, adopted American guinea pigs Gabe and…

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Bailey’s purpose

This Pet Pedigree brought to you by Lone Tree Veterinary Medical Center.   Similar in spirit and named after the dog in the 2017 movie A Dog’s Purpose, Bailey is a devoted two-year-old golden retriever who has found her purpose as the best companion she can be to the Cook family of four: Amy, Michael,…

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Fruit smoothies bring furry friend

Brought to you by Lone Tree Veterinary Medical Center   Having a pet at home is not new to the Wiley family: Michelle, Matthew, Victoria (10) Elizabeth (8) and Michael (7). Chase, a black lab was Michelle and Matthew’s first “baby” before their three kids were born. He was 14 years old when he passed…

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