July Pet of the Month

 

Our Pet Of The Month for July, 2011 is an adorable 6-month old female Tea Cup Pomeranian named “Juicy.”  Her loving owner is Bonnie Brecher of Randolph.  Ms. Brecher was referred to a breeder in Long Island by a friend who knew she was looking for a special little Pomeranian.  Born January 5th, 2011, Juicy soon became the pride and joy of the Brecher family and adapted well to her new home.

When asked where she got her name,  Ms. Brecher said the breeder started calling her “Juicy” and her sister  “Chiclet” which kind of goes with “Juicy,”  so it seemed right to keep that name.  Her formal name is Juicy Boo Couture.  As a result, Ms. Brecher was actually inspired to write a song for Juicy.  It’s sung to the tune of “The Barbie Song” and depicts her quite well, Ms. Brecher claims.
  
Juicy’s one and only food is Vets Choice little bites, dry.  Her favorite treats are kongs filled with something that looks like “cheeze whiz.”  She also gets some other special gourmet treats.

Juicy loves to play ball, especially with other dogs in the neighborhood while on a walk with her mom.  Sometimes the ball looks bigger than she is!  She also loves to dance like a circus bear on her hind legs.  She likes to cuddle -- with anybody, she’s not fussy, as long as she’s getting attention, she’s a happy pup!

She also likes to “announce” herself by a short bark when she is taken outside, as if to let everyone within earshot know she’s outside and available for attention!

She often sleeps in her pink donut bed but may also be found relaxing in her crate!

Everyone who meets her falls in love with her and wants to “get one just like her” so she may be helping to increase the Pomeranian population!

What a wonderful little dog, so very loved by her mom.  We at AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL are so pleased to celebrate “Juicy” Brecher as our Pet Of The Month for July, 2011.  Congratulations Juicy!

June Pet of the Month

Lacey is a beautiful 5 year old Rottweiler belonging to Gene and Felicia Lopez  of Parsippany.  Right around August of 2006 the Lopez’s went searching for a female Rottie. They found Lacey at a kennel in Paramus, the only Rottie available.  Lacey gravitated towards them and it was “love at first sight,” for both of them!  She quickly adjusted to her new home.  Lacey was about 4 months old.

She makes friends with everyone she comes in contact with.  She loves people and other dogs, although some dogs are a little intimidated by her.  According to Mrs. Lopez, Lacey is a big mush!  The one thing Lacey hates is sirens!  Unfortunately, she lives very near a fire house.

Lacey sure enjoys her Beggen Strips -- her favorite treat.  She can often be found munching on a knuckle bone too.  Her favorite toys are small toys, especially small stuffed animals.  Right now she’s very attached to a gorilla toy that makes gorilla noises.  The toy and Lacey are both black and tan in color.

Lacey lost the use of her back legs back on March 11th, just before her 5th birthday.  She chipped a bone from her vertebrae, causing paralysis of her hind legs.  So one would think she’s a special-needs dog with much difficulty in getting around.  That’s what one would think -- without knowing Lacey very well!  I guess you could say she “forgets” she has this handicap, especially since she received her cart.  Getting her cart was like a teenager with their first car.  Once in her cart she’s ready and raring to take off -- and has on several occasions!  In fact, Mr. and Mrs. Lopez almost lost Lacey a couple of times when she took off out of the yard.  Fortunately, each time resulted in a happy reunion.  She also loves to ride in cars, so naturally looks forward to her recent trips to AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL to see Dr. Cheng and all of us when she comes for her special acupuncture treatments.

There’s something else very special about Lacey.  She’s a Yankee fan!  That’s right, she loves to watch the Yankees on TV.  Her favorite commercial is the one where Derek Jeter says everything looks better in pin stripes.  Coincidentally, her “mom” and “dad” are also avid Yankee fans!

You can see that Lacey is very unique and special!  All of us at AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL couldn’t be more pleased to honor “Lacey” Lopez as our Pet Of The Month for June, 2011!  Congratulations Lacey.

May Pet of the Month

"Tank"

Tank is a wonderful and handsome Rottweiler puppy belonging to the Modica family of Old Bridge, NJ.  He was a gift from Mr. Modica to Mrs. to help ease the heartbreak following the loss of their beloved Brutus in January, 2011.  Tank came from a breeder in Toms River, NJ and he came as a complete surprise to Mrs. Modica.  He was just 10-weeks old.  He has quickly adapted to the Modica family including Onyx, age 7, Tank’s new big brother.  Tank has been a real blessing to the family, according to Mrs. Modica.

Tank is on Pro Plan as his main diet and he enjoys pig ears as his favorite treat.  He has lots of toys of all kinds, especially stuffed animals.  One, a stuffed duck, he carries all around the house.  He can often be seen playing with his big brother, Onyx.  They both frequently play together with a pull-rope toy.  When asked what Tank’s favorite activity is, Mrs. Modica replied:  “he just loves playing with Onyx, and sometimes won’t let him alone!”

Tank also loves to be part of the family activities.  He enjoys playing in the yard, sometimes with a ball but other games as well.  He has tons of energy!

Mrs. Modica says she just adores him and Onyx so much.  Tank has the cutest look (as we all can see from the picture).  He sleeps in his crate at night.  He feels comfortable there.  Mrs. Said she’d probably let him on furniture and the bed, but Mr. Would rather not allow that.

We at AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL are excited to celebrate Tank Modica as our Pet Of The Month for May, 2011!  Congratulations, Tank, you are a winning puppy indeed!