Habari! (Hi in Swahili) My name is Zola Klinka. Zola means quiet and tranquil in Swahili. I am a Rhodesian Ridgeback and my breed originated in Africa. In the 19th century, we were used to help hunters corner lions. We didn’t attack the lion, but we kept them at bay while staying out of its…
My name is Mr. Bentley, but you can just call me Bentley for short. I love my name that my humans gave to me. I was born May 11 of 2023. I had one sister and two brothers, but I was the cutest one of the bunch and that’s why my humans picked me. I…
Hello PebbleCreek! My name is Brady Thomas Shaw. I am a West Highland Scottish Terrier. My breed originates from the land of golf (Scotland) so PebbleCreek is the place for me! My mom, dad, and I spend time in Colorado and Arizona. I haven’t noticed much snow here in Goodyear so far! Since moving to…
My name is Leilani, or Lani for short. My mom (Diane Randecker) said she’s a “foster fail.” A friend of Sue Ann Olsavicky (cat rescue leader) found me at a bus stop in 110-degree heat and promptly took me to Sue Ann’s house. Sue Ann put out the call for help to foster. My mom volunteered to…
Melinda Klinka My name is Shalom. I had a bad life before moving into my mom’s house in PebbleCreek. For two years, I lived in a crate with six other dogs. Then, someone rescued me and I was at Small Dog Rescue in Phoenix for five months. My mom, Pam Wallace, looked at my picture on the…
Hello friends! My name is Benji and I am a cat resident here in cozy PebbleCreek! I love the community and really enjoy cat life here at home with my mom and dad, Ken and Norma Klinger. I’m a beautiful fluffy orange and white male tabby. I was 9 months old when my parents rescued…
Lynn Gresko Eddie is a 10-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, born in Edgeley (north Philly), Penn., in May 2013. Eddie is the second of two Cavies that we’ve had, the other being Penny Lane or Laney. We love Cavies because they are smart, fun, loyal, love to please their owners, and don’t require too much exercise. Eddie’s favorite…
My name is Jake. I am a new resident of PebbleCreek. Some of you may recognize me, because not so long ago I was literally running around the neighborhood loose and very afraid. A lot of caring people tried to catch me. Luckily, I eventually landed in the hands of Jim Ellison, President of the…
Hello everyone. My name is Brando. I am a 3-year-old red and white Papillon. In the first months of my life my “foster mother” was determined to find a loving home for me to live. She chose a house where a nice lady in a wheelchair lived. This seemed ideal, but this woman was not able to…
Tim Pisarski This story starts in 2021 when I decided to retire to PebbleCreek in December of that year. At the time, I had a Bichon pup named Jaxson, who I had for 13 years and was my constant companion. He was having a very difficult year, healthwise, between diabetes and glaucoma. Unfortunately, he passed away…