Puppy Love

“I found Kenny’s baby picture on the website www.puppyfinder.com and fell in love—how could I resist that face? He’s a Schnauzer-poodle mix who was bred in Missouri and flown to us at 10 weeks old. Although he was nervous when we picked him up at Newark Airport, it didn’t take long for him to melt right in.”

Garnell C. Shumate, Hackensack, business owner

Kenny, Schnoodle, age 1

How we met: “I found Kenny’s baby picture on the website www.puppyfinder.com and fell in love—how could I resist that face? He’s a Schnauzer-poodle mix who was bred in Missouri and flown to us at 10 weeks old. Although he was nervous when we picked him up at Newark Airport, it didn’t take long for him to melt right in.”

Morning routine: “We call him ‘Clingy Kenny’ because he always wants to be with us. When he wakes up in the morning he’ll jump right onto our bed—if he’s not already sleeping with us. And when my daughters get ready for school, he’ll bust right through the bathroom door to say ‘hello!’”

Fashion factor: “I like to dress up Kenny in nice harnesses, sweaters and polo shirts—and he loves his clothes!”

Speaking of PETS…

Join the search for Bergen’s Cutest Pet!

Dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits—no matter which animals hold a place in your heart, we want to meet them. We’re looking for the county’s most adorable pets. Think yours can be crowned top dog? Head to www.bergenhealthandlife.com/pet. There you’ll be asked to submit your pet’s picture, plus a few sentences on why you think he or she should win. Prizes include free tickets to our annual BergenFest event at Florentine Gardens in River Vale on September 30 and assorted pet items. All entrants will also be included in an online video!