The CHIEF April 2024

PTHS PETS By: Lillian Rainbolt

Mugsy Owner: Ms. Smithson Breed: English Bulldog Age: 6 years Likes: Golf cart rides and ice cream Hobbies: sleeping, eating, sticking his tongue out at everyone, and laying around. Fun Fact: Smitty says, “He does love water, but he cannot swim. We found this out last summer when I was getting the Chenoa Pool ready for the season and he decided to jump in. He is top heavy and sank. All I could see were his back paws kicking out of the water. I rescued him.He now has a lifejacket.”

Bella Owner: Ms. Smithson Breed: English Mastiff Age: 5 years Likes: Ice cream and water (She enjoys riding in Smitty’s truck to go help get the Chenoa pool ready in the summer) Fun Facts: Bella currently weighs about 150 lbs and eats EVERYTHING. She has to be watched to make sure she doesn’t eat the other dogs’ food. Smitty also says, “We have this game where she can put her front paws on my shoulders and stands with me face-to face. She is almost taller than me when she does this.”

Draco Owner: Ms. Smithson Breed: German Shepherd Age: 8 years Likes: Playing ball (even more than treats)

Fun Facts: Draco is Smitty’s protector and follows her around everywhere. Smitty says, “He came from a breeder that specializes in police dogs and Draco exhibits a lot of those traits at times. As he has gotten older, he is mellowing out and is very much a teddy bear now. But, if someone were to break into my house, I think he would give them a run for their money.”