Sharon Sloane Many of us grew up with a pet of some sort: dog, cat, fish, gerbil, turtle, bird, bunny, or other critter that brought a smile and comfort. My first pet was a small turtle. I can still remember how its little nails felt scraping on my skin as it was trying to get…
Tag: pets
May 2025, Features
Pet of the Month: Introducing Finley!
I am a golden retriever, and I just turned 7 years old. I’m a fun, social butterfly who loves to play catch, tug-of-war, and go on walks to see all my dog friends. I absolutely love to eat and will happily gobble up any scraps my owner (Cheryl Macken) gives me. I adore belly rubs,…
August 2024, Features
Pet of the Month: Welcome Paisley!
Paisley loves the Arizona sunshine and spends a lot of her time sitting outside by the pool. When her mom or dad (Beth and Sean Weaver) say “let’s go swimming!”, Paisley is the first one to jump in! She loves sailing through the air to get that ball that someone threw into the pool! Every…
July 2024, Features
Pet of the Month: Introducing Zola
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…
April 2024, Features
Pets of the Month – April 2024
Rescuing Willow Hi! My name is Willow Sabrina Eberenz (but you can call me Willow). I have lived in PebbleCreek since July, but was born in April or May. My mom (Xan Eberenz) moved from Virginia with my big sister, Sienna (and my cat brother, Toby, who I never got to meet) three and half…
March 2024, Features
Pet of the Month: Introducing Leilani
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…
February 2024, Generals
Is Your Pet’s Microchip Information Current?
Jim Ellison, President, Pet Companions Club Most pets are microchipped these days, either by the breeder, the adoption shelter, or your vet. Proper microchipping will help to ensure that your pet is returned to you should they escape from your house, yard, or car. The microchip is the size of a grain of rice and…
Generals, December 2023
A Subject All Pet Owners Will Face
Jim Ellison The Pet Companions Club of PebbleCreek is pleased to have Amanda Dorn, DVM, as guest speaker at our general membership meeting on Dec. 6, 2023. We will meet at 3 p.m. in Room 100 of the Eagle’s Nest Activities Center. All PebbleCreek residents, whether club members or not, are invited to attend. There is no charge.…
Features, December 2023
Pet of the Month: Meet Maxwell Edison (aka Eddie)
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…
Features, September 2023
Pet of the Month: A Gift from Jaxson Boy
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…