Pet Tales

‘Every occupied kennel at the San Luis Obispo County Animal Shelter holds an untold story on how the animals arrived here. Many, like Gracie, were obviously loved pets. In Gracie’s case, someone trained her so she knows her basic commands and has good house manners. They also developed in her a passionate love of people.

Tyler McKibben is starting a North County Dachshund Club and asked me to share some details about the group.

‘I’ve never seen a tuxedo cat with markings like Lilly — striking white whiskers, framing an all black face except for an up-arrow between her eyes and two opposing spots on her lips, giving her an almost jack-o’-lantern smile.