“Peanut is the sweetest little boy you will ever meet.” — Laura Smith, friend
“Iris has the most striking and unique coloring, and what a charming face!” — Heather McClung, friend
Owner: Dr. Katherine Dronka, OD, ABCMO, FAAO
Breed: Peanut – Chiweenie; Iris – Mixed Breed
Age: Peanut – 8; Iris – 15 months
In just one word: Peanut – Majestic; Iris – Wild
Why they’re special: (Peanut) He is known for his sweet personality, gentle cuddles and emotional support. You will often find him buried in the covers or right by mom’s side. He may be small, but he is mighty and great at protecting and patrolling the yard.
(Iris) She is known for her wild and adventurous personality, comical relief and playful nature. There is never a dull moment when Iris is around, from torn up couches to getting lost in the woods. Nothing is safe from “The T-Rex.”
How we met: (Peanut) I accompanied my friend Kay to the Houston ASPCA shelter to help her find a pet and had no intention of getting a pet of my own. I walked past the kennel that housed (at the time) “Happy Hap” and he pushed his little body against the cage and looked at me longingly, so I asked to take him out and sit with him. I told myself that if he were still there in a few hours, I would take him home—and the rest is history.
(Iris) Iris came from Rescue, Rehome, Repeat, a local shelter in Denham Springs, during Spring Fest 2022. My team at Eagle Eye Care told me to go look at one particular puppy who hadn’t gotten much love during the event and I went to meet her. She was called “Hershey” at the time. I brought Peanut to meet her and they seemed to get along well so she joined our family that afternoon.
Unique skill set: (Peanut) He has a perfectly compact little body for fitting in the smallest spaces and larger- than-life ears to hear the quietest of noises.
(Iris) She has the sweetest face and most expressive nature, talks back constantly, and is very sneaky!
Pooch passion: (Peanut) Licking any and all surfaces from your face to the couch.
(Iris) Scratching her back along any flat surface, thus the nickname “Special Agent” as she slinks along the wall like a Mission Impossible character.
Favorite getaway: (Peanut) Right by mom’s side, wherever that may be.
(Iris) Exploring and running through the woods.
Favorite reward: (Peanut) He loves praise and affection for a job well done.
(Iris) She loves food of any kind, especially cotton candy.
