| THE COLONY NEWS | DECEMBER 2025 | 39
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The Colony Pets & Friends
Pet-On-e-Street photos by Valorie Hillerich
Brian and Pippi
Longstocking taking
a morning stroll!
Submitted by Dee Tuleja
Pat Viera and the "Gruesome
Twosome of Via Amapola" Shih
Tzu puppies Buddy (on the
le) and Lulu. Lulu belongs to
Pat and Buddy belongs to Pat's
neighbor Alan Johnson.
I was alerted to the new Luekens family
member and had to get a picture! Dad Ken
says Blake the Sheltie is ne with the newest
member, Toby, relaxing on top of him.
Blake has a lot of patience!
Ready for the holidays are
Pammy and Lucky. Mom
and Dad Marilyn and Jim
Grimes love their "naughty
but nice" fur babies. I'm sure
Santa will have some special
treats for these cuties!
I met young Grace today.
is gorgeous Australian
Shepherd was rescued by
mom Jet Tingey. She tells me
Grace loves to play. I can tell
she loves her mom!
Finn loves to bark! Dad
Richard Liliedahl told me they
both enjoy walks around the
Colony. We see each other on
the Colony loop a lot!
is is Bailey. Hanging out
with Mom Mia Jensen is one of
his favorite things to do. Did
you know Bailey is a service
dog? Mom Mia says this rescue
is the best ever!
Mom Jan Prytz rescued 9-year-
old Charlie and 13-year-old Ben
a few years ago. She says they
love to walk, run around, and
chase animals. ey are her best
friends!