Sparky
He's been with us since May of 2006. Shortly after we lost Boris, we heard about a dog at the Verde Valley Humane Society that was called "Vader". He was a large, male, brindle pit mix. He had been there for over 5 months, and no one had adopted him. After the third time we heard/read/were told about him, we decided we needed to meet him in person. So we went to the shelter.
We "interviewed" this sweet boy for about an hour, and it happened that the next day he would be a an adoption event in town. So we took Tasha to meet him. The meeting was a success, and we adopted Sparky. The shelter staff were so happy he had a home at last. We had a few rough spots while the hormones subsided (he had just been neutered), but everything leveled out, and he is the breed ambassador now. If another dog in the house growls, he walks away or goes and lays down. He loves Jeep rides, and has a special harness and custom bed for his riding comfort and safety.
Sparky's arrival had a side effect. Because of him I got involved with the local Humane Society, and have been the board president for the last several years. If you are looking for dog or cat in the Verde Valley, please visit the Verde Valley Adopt for Life Center for Animals and see if your new best friend is waiting there!
