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The Colony Pets & Friends
Photos and captions by Valorie Hillerich
I met Paula, here visiting
her dad, Don Smelser. She
was out walking Pepper, her
dad's 2-year-old mix. And
everything with them was
"just peachy!"
is very friendly 8-year-old,
Patches, was walking with
Mom, Shelley omas. Patches
knew I had treats, so guess who
got a few???
ese two beauties, Cinder (in
the stroller) and Dallas, stopped
to visit me on their daily walk.
Kathy helps her mom, Anita,
by getting these two "out and
about."
Sally Nash is a proud Grandma
to her son's dog, "Chefy." (Her son
likes to cook...hence the name.).
is boy loves the sunshine AND
his visits with Grandma.
Nellie and mom Karin Ginbey were enjoying
the day. Nellie is very curious -- Mom tells me
that this 14-year-old snis everything!
Little 8-month-old morkie,
Gracie, loves to meet people
on the street. But she's most
attached to her mom, Teri
Dulak!
Corte Calanova… the home of Buddy Holly.
Submitted by Pat Kight
