Happy Tails: Photos of Napa County's most-loved pets, March 2021
Nothing brings smiles to our faces and joy to our hearts like our pets. Our beloved fur babies offer a much-needed distraction these days, so to help spread the love, the Napa Valley Register presents the Happy Tails pet photo gallery.
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"Happy Tails" appears in print every other Sunday in the Napa Valley Register's Faces & Places section.
Questions? Email Online Editor Samie Hartley at shartley@napanews.com.
Luminessa
"Luminessa fears most humans but hangs with the backyard opossums peacefully," says Bessie Psittas of Calistoga. "She was already a granny when we got her 2 years ago, but she thinks she's a kitten. We love her so much!"
Zorro
"Zorro is a loyal boy. He loves long walks in the woods with his dad, Simon," says Vanessa von Hessert of St. Helena. "He lays next to his mom for hours in the warm sun while she gardens. He likes to scare visitors with his loud bark. He chases chipmunks, but never catches them."
Vinnie
"Vinnie loves my daughter Jennie Marie the most," says Lacey Lauria of Napa. "Vinnie loves the smell of fresh flowers and rubs up against them. Flaked tuna is his favorite food."
Roadie
"Roadie is a short shaggy comical little guy," says Kim Gray of Napa. "He loves his ball and his walks, and most of all he loves his mom."
Honey
"Honey is a sweet ginger female, and she loves birdwatching and long naps," says Lilly Risley of Napa.
Bailey
"Bailey’s a very spoiled and very loved white fluff who definitely prefers a slow stroll to a brisk walk," says Terry Longoria of Napa.
Hamburger
"Hamburger is 7 months old and full of energy," says Tiana Pino of Napa. "His favorite thing to do is climb into the guinea pigs' cage and sleep with them. He enjoys playing with your hair and phone chargers."
Cochi
"Cochi’s very energetic and loving," says Sergio Cruz of American Canyon. "He has a weird thing where he eats flowers and spit them out. He knows he’s a good looking dog and he loves the attention he gets. Give him a quick pat and a tickle on his stomach and he’ll become your best friend."
Stella
"Stella has just turned 10," says Sharon and Vinnie Guarrera of Napa. "She is moving a little slower these days, but she always loves to go for a ride in her Jeep, Betty."
Lucky
Grant Gelow found Lucky abandoned in Death Valley several years ago. After finding her alone, Grant took her to the vet, and the vet said she was lucky to have been rescued. "She’s now been with the Gelows for quite a few years, and I always say 'Grant didn’t rescue her, Lucky rescued Grant," says Jacqueline Gelow of Napa. "He's changed so much and become an amazing man all thanks to this dog who showed him unconditional love even after she had been tossed away."
Teddy
Teddy is a mature Bichon, fluffy and white. Although he is blind, he enjoys going on walks with his mom and playing with his neighbor buddies, Pepper, Pirate and Bailey
Jax
Jax is the best cuddler ever, says Jessica Ilagan of Napa.
Poppy
Poppy is our very rambunctious 4-months-old black lab, says Lindsey Koehler of Napa. "She may be training to be a duck dog, but she's already trained us to love her!"
Scout
Scout is a black Labrador retriever, named after Scout from To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. She’s 4 1/2 months old. We’re working with Canine Guardians on training her to be a comfort dog.
Loaf
12 week old ball of fluff and kisses! He’s a Pembroke welsh corgi
Bailey
Bailey is a sweet cuddly pup. Playing fetch & walks to the dog park are her favorite activities. She’s 18 months old.
Moonie
Moonie loves treats, cuddles, and making new friends!
Samie Hartley
Online Editor/Calendar Editor
Samie Hartley is the Napa Valley Register online editor and social media manager. She also assembles the community calendar. Her column Simple & Sassy runs on alternating Sundays.
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