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.…
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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…
Features, May 2023
Pet of the Month: Ava
Like many people during the pandemic, my parents, Stan and Pat Smith, decided to get another dog. They lost their 14-year-old, Millie, 6 months earlier. They had three criteria. Stan wanted a puppy. Pat wanted one small enough to fit under the seat on an airplane in a carrier and one that didn’t shed. Mom…
Features, December 2022
Pet of the Month: An Interview with Layla the Golden Retriever
How long have you lived in Arizona? Layla: I was born in Scottsdale in a kennel. I was kept for 4-and-a-half years as a breeding dog and raised lots of puppies. That must have been hard on you. Layla: Yes, I was pretty bored in my kennel. I chewed on the wire of my kennel…
Generals, December 2022
Cat Expert Sue Ann Olsavicky to Speak December 7
Marge Ellison The Pet Companions Club of PebbleCreek is pleased to have our club’s resident cat expert, Sue Ann Olsavicky, as guest speaker at our general membership meeting on Dec. 7. We will meet at 3 p.m. in Room 100 of the Eagle’s Nest Activities Center. All PebbleCreek residents are invited to attend, whether club…
Generals, November 2022
The Holiday Season and Your Pets
Jim Ellison It is holiday season again and a time to be extra careful about your pets’ well-being. The holiday season is a time when family and friends visit, and chances increase for your pets to escape your home. Please be extra vigilant and make sure your pets have proper identification at all times. With…
Features, September 2022
Pet of the Month: My Name Is River!
I am a female West Highland Terrier. My parents, Dennis and Denise Underwood, spend summers on the Columbia River in Washington state. That is how I got my name. I love to go shopping, especially to get all the attention.
Features, September 2022
Pet of the Month: My Name Is Zeke!
I am a 7-year-old puggle (half pug, half beagle) who came to live in PebbleCreek after my owner passed away. My grandma wanted to find me a new home where I could be active and live my best life. Loving me so much and wanting what was best for me, Grandma let me come to…
Features, August 2022
Pet of the Month: Sir Maxwell Has a Fondness for Sinks
Good day! My name is Sir Maxwell Terry. I am very pleased to meet you. As you can see, I have a fondness for sinks! I have nestled in all six sinks in my master’s house except for the kitchen sink, which, she says, is off limits! I was adopted Dec. 17, 2020, from a…