Local Pet – Local Media NJ

Meet local pet Daisy, an affectionate Goldendoodle who loves Kraft American Cheese and having her teeth brushed

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on July 2, 2024. Posted in Local Pet, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Family member names Scott, Kim, Christopher, & Kylie Skrabonja Type of Breed Golden-doodle PET’S NAME Daisy MALE OR FEMALE Male PET’s AGE 2 years 9 months Where/why did you get your pet? We got Daisy from a breeder in Rochester, NY (Orchard Pups). We were looking for a dog for a while and when our neighbor told us she went through this breeder, we decided to check out the Goldendoodle pups she had. We did a Facetime with all the pups she had in the litter for the size we wanted to get and the temperament we saw in Daisy was exactly what she has been since we got her. Our kids are...

Meet local pet Gunner, a loveable Black Labrador who will steal your heart and possibly your beverage!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on June 2, 2024. Posted in Local Pet, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Family member names Lyndsey, Mimi & Pop Type of Breed Black La PET’S NAME Gunner James MALE OR FEMALE Male PET’s AGE 9 Where/Why did you get your pet? Gunner was born in Carmel, NY, and was 1 out of 6 puppies. I have always wanted a dog of my own and my family always had labs. When my parents called me to let me know that their lab Beau’s sister was having puppies, I immediately knew I wanted a puppy from her litter. Gunner was Beau’s nephew and they instantly bonded when they met. Anything special or unusual about your pet? Gunner LOVES to shred boxes, especially from Amazon and “The...

Meet local pet Theo, a broken-tailed American Foxhound mix who loves to spend his days chasing birds, sleeping upside-down, and stealing stuffed animals

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on November 27, 2023. Posted in Local Pet, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Family member names Eric, Nicole, Mady & Nate Type of Breed American Foxhound Mix PET’S NAME Theo MALE OR FEMALE Male PET’s AGE 4 Where/Why did you get your pet? Impulsively in 2019, we rescued Theo from a local foster in Cranford as a surprise for our kids. He was one of five “Labrador-Doberman Mix” puppies that were rescued from the Carolinas during Hurricane Dorian. He came to us crate-trained, housebroken, and in fact an American Foxhound at 11 weeks old. Anything special or unusual about your pet? The most unique feature Theo has is his tail. We were told that when he and his siblings...

Meet local pet Archie, an adorable and energetic Coonhound mix with an eclectic pallet for all things not “veterinarian approved”

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on November 2, 2023. Posted in Local Pet, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Family member names Mary Beth, Mike, Danny and Audrey Type of Breed Treeing Walker Coonhound, Mountain Cur, Airedale Terrier, Plott PET’S NAME Archie MALE OR FEMALE Male PET’s AGE 1 ½ Where/Why did you get your pet? We rescued Archie from an organization called Louies Legacy and were delighted to bring a new furry family member into the house. Anything special or unusual about your pet? Archie is a high-energy, 80lb “love bug” who has a taste for the finer things in life. He enjoys snacking on anything and everything from tissues to drywall. Any funny stories? Archie is...

My Sweet Jersey Girl!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on May 26, 2023. Posted in Local Pet, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL. Leave a Comment

Family member names Rebecca, Jay, Bella, Mia, Gigi Type of Breed Chocolate Labrador PET’S NAME Jersey MALE OR FEMALE Female PET’s AGE 8 years old Where/why did you get your pet? After our wedding, my husband and I desperately wanted a puppy for very different reasons. I couldn’t wait to start our journey into parenthood while he was desperate to delay our journey into parenthood! On a cold day in January, we took the long journey to Millbach Farms, PA, eager to pick up our newest addition. We had additional excitement as my recently preserved wedding dress was ready and picked up along the way,...

Munchkin Goes Everywhere!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on April 28, 2023. Posted in Local Pet. Leave a Comment

Family member names Ella, Brandon, Nina and Stan Chelov Type of Breed Pomeranian PET’S NAME Munchkin MALE OR FEMALE Male PET’s AGE 9 Where/why did you get your pet? I got him under the tree for Christmas in 2013 Is there a story behind your pet’s name? As everyone always refers to, we were thinking like the “dunkin donut’s Munchkin”. The story was we were brainstorming what to call him when my mom jokingly said Munchkin and 13 year old me was obsessed. Therefore, it stuck. Anything special or unusual about your pet? Munchkin always tends to sit on the top part of any couch and comfortably...

Hazel Likes to Talk!

Written by Local Media NJ Staff on March 28, 2023. Posted in Local Pet. Leave a Comment

Family member names Ken Hoffman, Lenore Hoffman, Daniel Hoffman, Cole Hoffman, Jeremy Hoffman. Type of Breed Pug PET’S NAME Hazel MALE OR FEMALE Female PET’s AGE 6 Where/why did you get your pet? We bought Hazel from a breeder in Pennsylvania where her parents grew on a dairy farm and her dad lived with the cows. Is there a story behind your pet’s name? My mom likes Hazelnuts and it makes sense with what color she is. Anything special or unusual about your pet? Hazel has a lot of personality, she even likes to “talk” when some of her favorite things are brought up. Some of these things are birds,...