December 31, 2008
Best of 2008: iPet of the Week!
Patience Renzulli shares heart-warming stories of amazing Paducah-area four-legged, feathered and finned friends.Here are your 2008 favorites:
1. Jack YoungStudents at Emily Young's Studio e get extra encouragement with their poses, physical therapy and tension release techniques thanks to Pilates pooch Jack Young. Read all about this super sweet master of Downward Facing Dog!
2. Benji WynnEveryone's favorite Jeep dealer Chip Wynn rescued Benji, a little dog that has since made a big difference for other dogs. Read about the Benji Fund and sign up for the Critter K!
3. Mortise GwinnMeet Mortise, the 3-year-old Boxer and BFF to jeweler and iDate of the Week Jimi Gwinn. You can be BFFs, too — Mortise has his own fan club and Facebook page!
4. Puppy the CatA 19-year-old cat named Puppy? Yep, and she has a serious case of puppy love for her human, Sarah!
5. Buddy BreidingIf you believe all pit bulls are up to no good, meet Buddy Breiding. This pit bull/Chow Chow mix saved little Samara's life, pulling her from a burning kitchen by her diaper. Read all about this super hero saint in a dog suit!
6. Maddie BlackshawPhyllis Blackshaw, 87, almost gave up finding a dog to share her final years with her. Then Patience stepped in and facilitated a love connection. Read Phyllis and Maddie's sweet story, here!
7. SugarSugar, the star at Hoofbeats of Hope, offers 1,000 pounds of kindness to children with disabilities. Read all about her and this amazing organization!
8. Buddy GrubbsBuddy the terrier mix was there for owners Bobby and Teeny Grubbs when they needed him most. When Teeny was missing just a month ago, Buddy found her, and likely saved her life. Read their touching story, here!
9. Heather HaysMeet Heather Hays! She's cute, caring, cuddly, and she's our first in our newest feature by Patience Renzulli! Introducing: iPet of the Week!
10. Frodo ShanahanLast year, his hind legs were completely paralyzed. Today, he goes for mile-long walks. Meet and see this amazing photo story of therapy, acupuncture, his walking cart and his near-recovery!




