March: Sophie

Sophie “Potato” Jo Coleman Sophie is a 5 year old lab/pit/basset hound mix, according to the handy dandy DNA test recently performed on her. She’s incredibly sweet natured and is one of the best snugglers I’ve personally ever met.  Sophie unexpectedly joined the Coleman pack in September (a mere 5 months ago!) when the family that she had grown up with relocated to a place that they couldn’t take her and were faced with the possibility of surrendering Sophie to a shelter. No way!  So, Sophie inherited a pretty spoiled dog-brother and a very lazy, but very bossy cat-brother. Although Sophie and the cat both like to snuggle, Sophie seems a bit terrified when the cat tries to cuddle up with her.  Maybe someday… But she has been a wonderful addition, and she fits in beautifully! Sophie is still learning how to walk on the leash without pulling, but she enjoys hikes, walks and car rides. And naps.  She REALLY enjoys naps.  She’s still learning the value of a summer backyard (kiddie) pool party – but she’ll figure it out soon enough! Sophie has been coming to No Bonz since her transition to the Coleman home, and with the love and support of the No Bonz staff, Sophie has blossomed socially with the other awesome dogs at school – and rumor has it that she even has a boyfriend! 

February: Tasha

February Greetings!  My name is Tasha, and I am lab mixture with a distinctive corkscrew tail.  I celebrate my first birthday this month, and what a year it’s been!  The first six months are a blur; I was rescued in California and transported to the Oregon Humane Society.  It was love at first sight for my family, and they adopted me August 9.  I am the first, and long wanted, four-legged member of the household.  I live with Mom, Dad, sister Mira, and brother Rishi.   I am smart, affectionate, and attentive (you never know when food bits will mistakenly fall your way).   My mom works part-time and I spend those days happily at No Bonz.  Occasionally I stay with dad when he’s working from home for I am blissfully a daddy’s girl.

January: Daisy

First off, I'd like to thank all the Pups and Peeps at NoBonz!  I mean that, because without you I would not be here - literally.  My Mom and Dad can tell this is my home away from home, so they don't bother with any place else.  I'm a "rescue" from the Oregon Humane Society, but if you asked my parents they'd say it was I that rescued them.  My sister Roxy's time had come , and both my parents were a little lost.  Something was missing, and that something was me!  I had just come from Klamath Falls as part of the Second Chance program the previous day, so I was ready and waiting to be loved.  And loved I am.   I spend most days hanging out with my Dad going on walks and playing at the dog park at Mt. Tabor, or jumping in puddles and running free at Thousand Acres park.   He also takes me to work with him when he can, and I like to greet the customers in my own way.   When my Mommy gets home from work she's sure to bring me toys and treats for me to chew and munch on.  De-stuffing the stuffed is a favorite past time of mine.

I love the holiday's because I get to see all my furry cousins and can usually get a bite or two (or three) off my Dad's plate. Let's just say, he's a soft touch.   At night I snuggle with Mom and Dad on the bed, and get ready to do it all over again.    When I can't be with Mom and Dad, they bring me to No Bonz.  The staff are very sweet to me, and Jake is a righteous brother.  They've made me feel loved and welcome and I always look forward to hanging with all the regular pooches and new comers alike.  I'm surrounded by my friends, both two and four legged.  I'm fortunate that I have many "happy places" in my life, and this is one of them.

Warm Hugz n' Belly Rubs,

Daisy

December: Roady

I am super excited to be Dog of the Month!  I am a standard poodle/border collie mix.  I've heard my Mom comment that although an unusual mix up it sure created a super smart lovable dog :-) I have been coming to NoBonz since I was six months old and now I am 6 years old.  NoBonz has been there for me and my family through lots of changes and some hard times.  No matter what it's always a happy day for me when I get to go.  Even after all these years I still get excited when Mom and Dad tell me it's a school day and I start barking when we get close to the big red tent. Next to school days I love balls, ok maybe even more.  My folks say obsessed instead of love and warn visitors not to throw the ball the first time or I will bug them the rest of the day.  I have created different types of games with balls depending on the ball and where we are.  I would be happy to teach them to you. I love to go in the car.  I'm not picky about where we go as long as I am included I am happy to jump in the back and wait to find out where we end up.  I could be the Sandy River Delta - it's a special place for people and dogs.  If we don't go to the Delta we might head up the gorge to play in the river at Stevenson or go to the beach.    We all get tired then come home and I sit in my chair by the window waiting for my next school day.