08/08/2026
🐾 Pet Spotlight: Gracie & Bear 🐾
This week’s Pet Spotlight is all about Gracie (5) and Bear (2) — two very different personalities who each have a very special place in their family’s heart. ❤️
Gracie is a true Australian Shepherd through and through. She’s incredibly smart, wonderfully stubborn, and has those natural herding instincts that make her feel like she always has a job to do. Her favorite pastime is to play with her frisbee, going for rides and watching her chickens 😂 She came into the family during their empty-nest years and quickly filled that space with so much love, personality, and, of course, a little bit of chaos. As a puppy, she was affectionately known as their “mini T-Rex” — and honestly, we can believe it! 🦖🐶
And then there’s Bear. 🥹
Bear’s story is one of those that makes you believe some dogs are simply meant to be here. He was found as a puppy in a ditch on a dirt road, and somehow, he has continued to beat the odds ever since. He has nearly drowned, been bitten by a snake, eaten a fishing lure, and even impaled himself with a stick just millimeters from his heart. Through it all, this sweet boy kept going. ❤️
After everything Bear has been through, you might expect him to be tough and independent — but his favorite thing in the whole world is simply being loved on. He wants to be close, get some attention, and soak up every bit of affection he can. He also loves to watch tv! 🥰
Gracie is the smart, stubborn little herder, and Bear is the sweet survivor who just wants to be your best friend. Together, they’re a beautiful reminder that every dog has their own story, their own personality, and their own special way of becoming part of a family. 🐾❤️
I feel so lucky to get to know and love on these two! 💕
