One of the blog’s loyal readers informed me that his beautiful pup, Kaya, has just passed away. You have my deepest condolences Gary.

Name: Kaya
Age: 9 years
Mix: Rhodesian Ridgeback Mix
Hobbies: Multi-tasking, receiving your call and sleeping after a hard day’s work.
Owner: Gary, Sarasota, FL

Name: Tesla
Age: 8
Mix: A true mutt, everyone who sees him envisions a different mix. His owners believe he is a boxer, great dane, akita and ridgeback.
Hobbies: Wrestling, the game where he runs like a maniac and hiding behind trees, eating pizza and hanging out with his mom and dad.
Owners: Matt Hall and Paige Scalf, Urbana, IL