Pet Madness

RUFUS

Age: Three years.
Owner: Michael Beinke of San Ramon.
Rufus’ Story: An English bulldog, Rufus was acquired from a breeder in Philadelphia and comes from true English bulldog stock from London.
Quirks: Dropping to the ground with his legs extended when fed up with a walk, and the ability to sleep while standing up.
Final Word: “He is the perfect bulldog. If someone were to approach me about doing film or photo work, I would be open to it.”

ROCCO

Age: 15 months.
Owner: Meghan Wersel of Walnut Creek.
Rocco’s Story: Rocco was adopted from Safe Haven for Cats, a Redwood City nonprofit that rescues and raises abandoned kittens.
Quirks: Doubling as an unfailingly reliable alarm clock in the morning.
Final Word: “Rocco is not just my pet. He is my friend, and I cannot imagine my life without him.”

 

BREWSTER
 

Age: Four years.
Owner: Angie Snoberger of Livermore.
Brewster’s Story: Brewster was rescued in Oklahoma as a stray along with his mother, Peggy Sue. Snoberger put the $100 gift certificate from Dog Bone Alley up for auction to raise money to support other Brittany spaniels.
Quirks: Frequently rolling over to encourage passersby to rub his belly.
Final Word: “We call Brewster our sensitive Brittany; he knows when you need a ‘doggie’ hug.”
 

JIMI
 

Age: 13 years and going strong.
Owner: Justin Weymouth of Alamo.
Jimi’s Story: Acquired in San Ramon, Jimi is half Malamute, one quarter Husky, and one quarter Rhodesian Ridgeback.
Quirks: Pressing his nose up against a glass door when he wants to come in the house—so that he looks like a bat.
Final Word: “He has been the best pet that I could ever have hoped for and a loyal companion my whole adult life.”