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 May 2011

"Gizmo" Morgan

Gizmo won with her nomination;

Tell us in one sentence why your pet is special:

"Special companion - more than a person could ever be to me"

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 September 2010

Hi, My name is Shelby

I am a Siberian Husky

My master(s) Rick & Lori Gurk named me that because they both liked the name

Ssh...... don't tell Dr. Bell or Dr. Andersen but my favorite treat is t bonz

My age is 8 years

Something funny that happened to me was the time that my masters took me to fools hollow & got my picture taken by Japanese tourists and who made a fuss over me.

I am so special because of my coloring and soft coat

My master(s) loves me so much that I have the best of everything (ride in the front seat, heated/air condition home)

I am so spoiled that I even get to sleep n my masters bed and I have my own beside theirs

I have been a patient at Alta Sierra Veterinary Hospital for    8 yrs   where  everyone    gives me special attention when I come in for  my check-ups.

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August 2010

Hi, My name is Moose

I am a Lab-Airedale

My master(s) Sue named me that because she knew I was going to be a large dog. 'Sides, she has wanted to call her next dog moose. I could be insulted.

Ssh...... don't tell Dr. Bell or Dr. Andersen but my favorite treat is dreid jerky made at home-yummmm (non spiced)

My age is 2 years

Something funny that happened to me was the time I chased a skunk and it got caught in a pile of leaves & branches and couldn't get out. No spray though.

I am so special because I give unconditional love and protection to my roommates. And I will pull Sue around by her pant leg when she is in her wheelchair to make her laugh.

My master(s) loves me so much that she would be lost without me. i also help out mu older brother Arte when he gets sad. I listen to her and would do anything for her.

I am so spoiled that I even get to sleep anywhere I choose.

I have been a patient at Alta Sierra Veterinary Hospital for my entire life where EVERYONE gives me special attention when I come in for my check-ups.

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July 2010

"Sadie" Shelton

Sadie won with her nomination;

Tell us in one sentence why your pet is special:

"Sadie is a miracle dog beating all of the odds & surviving a great ordeal"

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June 2010

Hi, My name is Hannah

I am a English Pointer

My master(s) The Kitchens'  named me that because they didn't name me beacuse they rescued me

Ssh...... don't tell Dr. Bell or Dr. Andersen but my favorite treat is any food

My age is 6 years old

Something funny that happened to me was the time dad entered me into a dog trial even though I wasn't ready. I busted up every bird I found. I was to excited to stay on point.

I am so special because  I've had a rough life. I have had 2 bowel obstructions, a c-section and I have been spayed. One of the bowel obstructions happened the same time as the c-section & spay.

My master(s) loves me so much that they rescued me from my previous owner. My masters saved my two babies also.

I am so spoiled that I even get to sleep in my own bedroom with other dogs.

I have been a patient at Alta Sierra Veterinary Hospital for    6 months   where    everyone  gives me special attention when I come in for  my check-ups.

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May 2010

Hi, My name is Cashy " Johnny Cash"

I am a Cocker Spaniel

My master(s)  Mary McCurdy  named me that because  he sings loud and he IS the man in black

Ssh...... don't tell Dr. Bell or Dr. Andersen but my favorite treat is  doggie bacon cookies

My age is 12 years

Something funny that happened to me was the time  I jumped the fence after my mom went to work & Dr. Bell saw me in the road & so kindly too me to the office with her. I will always be grateful to her. Love you Dr. Bell

I am so special because  I love to be with people & give them lots of love

My master(s) loves me so much that she hugs me a lot, brushes me, cleanse out my ears (but I don't like that). Takes me to doggie park where I visit my buddies. Oh! She brushes my teeth, YUK! She has beds for me all over the house.

I am so spoiled that I even get to sleep next to mom (sometimes)

I have been a patient at Alta Sierra Veterinary Hospital for   1 yr    where   Dr. Bell   gives me special attention when I come in for  my check-ups.

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April 2010

Hi, My name is Lulu

I am a Dachsy Mix

My master(s)  Jim McClain  named me that because  he owned a very soecial springer spaniel many years ago when he loved very much and named me after her

Ssh...... don't tell Dr. Bell or Dr. Andersen but my favorite treat is scooby snacks or a little peanut butter in the am that my master uses to help my sister "Annie" enjoy her am medications

My age is 12 1/2 years old

Something funny that happened to me was the time  I was walking with my sister Annie along a bank of a creek in Ohio (where I lived for 3 years) and the bank gave way and we fell down into the creek -  it's a good thing both of us love the water!

I am so special because  All the people in my neighborhood & their doggies like me (even though they out weigh me by 30 + lbs) and I run along my fence barking at them or my master lets me out so we can sniff each other (the doggies not their owners)

My master(s) loves me so much that he's taken me & my sister across the country with him and would only stay at the motels with free breakfasts so he could sneak free eggs, sausage & bacon back to the room for us &^ he takes me for doggy walks in the forest with my neighborhood dog buddies 2-4 times a week

I am so spoiled that I even get to sleep in bed under the covers with my own pillow

I have been a patient at Alta Sierra Veterinary Hospital for   8 years    where  Kris Bell & her fantastic staff  gives me special attention when I come in for  my check-ups.

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February 2010

Hi, My name is  Osacr

I am a  Eclectus Parrot

My master(s)  Pam Cantrall named me that because  that was my name when she rescued me.

Ssh...... don't tell Dr. Bell or Dr. Andersen but my favorite treat is Pasta and beans

My age is 7 years

Something funny that happened to me was the time I chased the cat! And when I want out of my cage I say "mama's sweetheart come out."

I am so special because I love everyone

My master(s) loves me so much that  because I love her back

I am so spoiled that I even get to sleep outside my cage

I have been a patient at Alta Sierra Veterinary Hospital for  1 1/2 years   where  Dr. Bell    gives me special attention when I come in for  my check-ups.

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 January 2010

Hi, My name is Mello

I am a blonde Cocker

My master(s) Richard & Wanda named me that because as a puppy I was so mello and sweet

Ssh...... don't tell Dr. Bell or Dr. Andersen but my favorite treat is Ice cream and cucumbers

My age is 13 years

Something funny that happened to me was the time  you could not see me in the snow.

I am so special because  I am so loyal and protective of my family and I saved a life when I was little

My master(s) loves me so much that they let me sleep wherever I want and lets me take my toys to bed with them at  night And lets me pick my own cucumbers and beries out of the garden!

I am so spoiled that I even get to sleep  on mom's feet in bed.

I have been a patient at Alta Sierra Veterinary Hospital for    6 years   where   Dr.Bell   gives me special attention when I come in for  my check-ups.

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 December 2009

Hi, My name is Lynus

I am a Beagle

My master(s) Konnie & Steve Herron  named me that because  when I first cam eto live with them I reminded them of the beagle in charlie brown but with Lynus' personality! Hey I had to put my "best side" forward, right?

Ssh...... don't tell Dr. Bell or Dr. Andersen but my favorite treat is almost any treat is great! I just don't get them very often.

My age is well, they think 4 ot 5  I believe.

Something funny that happened to me was the time  my dad tried to move me from his chair only I didn't want to go so I decided to make myself weigh 300 lbs. He laughed so hard he had to go get a kleenex and I got to stay right where I was!

I am so special because I was once a very lonely dog left alone a lot! Dr. Bell and staff arranged for my adoption from animal control to Konnie & Steve and now I am NEVER lonely and I am very happy!

My master(s) loves me so much that I get to stay inside when its cold, I have my own futon and I get regular checkups. I have 5 other dog friends to play with and they cared enough to have me neutered so I don't add to dog population.

I am so spoiled that I even get to sleep  with my mom and I love to be covered up. P.S. I am also the last one to get pout of bed in the morning I LOVE SLEEP!!

I have been a patient at Alta Sierra Veterinary Hospital for   1yr , 1 month    where    everyone  gives me special attention when I come in for  my check-ups.

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November 2009

Hi, My name is Moose

I am a Westie

My master(s) Ann & Joel   named me that because  I was the biggest, fattest puppy in the litter 

Ssh...... don't tell Dr. Bell or Dr. Andersen but my favorite treat is beef jerky & elk jerky

My age is 4 years

Something funny that happened to me was the time  I got skunked twice in one month. Mom, didn't think that was funny.

I am so special because  I make my mom happy even when her heart is broken

My master(s) loves me so much that I get my own chair, I get to go on vacation with my mom. I go on errands and go for walks and have a fenced yard.

I am so spoiled that I even get to sleep in mom's bed under the covers

I have been a patient at Alta Sierra Veterinary Hospital for   4 years    where   Dr.Bell   gives me special attention when I come in for  my check-ups.

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October 2009

"Mollie" Jolley

Mollie won with her nomination;

Tell us in one sentence why your pet is special:

"She woke me up in the night when there was a chimney fire in my house"

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September 2009

Hi, My name is  Ranzey

I am a  Chihuahua Princess

My master(s)  Chris and Bryan named me that because my full name is Esperanza, and Ranzey is my nickname.

Ssh...... don't tell Dr. Bell or Dr. Andersen but my favorite treat is  cheese and anything off my mommy's plate

My age is  1 year

Something funny that happened to me was the time my brother Angus was naughty and I chased him around the house barking at him to let him know he was bad.

I am so special because I love my mom and dad so much, and am always beside them with kisses.

My master(s) loves me so much that  Nothing is too good for me. I just might be a little bit spoiled.

I am so spoiled that I even get to sleep  between mom and dad in bed.

I have been a patient at Alta Sierra Veterinary Hospital for 1 year where everyone  gives me special attention when I come in for my check-ups.