Pets/Wildlife

Rocky is a pure-bred Rottweiler and is 19 months old. He loves the pool and the dog beaches, and his girl friend, Keri, next door. Rocky’s proud owners are Phil and Sherry Meerovitz, of Lutz.

King is a 9-month-old yellow lab. He is a Southeastern Guide Dog puppy, in training, being raised by Rachel Kelly (and Joey) in Lutz. King loves exploring the town during his trainings. The Lutz Branch Library and the post office are his two favorite places to go. King is Kelly’s third guide dog in-training.

This little rascal decided to pay a visit to the home of Drew Baer in Seven Oaks, in Wesley Chapel.

Spencer is a rescue Great Pyrenees/Anatolian Shepherd mix. When not demanding his owner’s attention, Spencer enjoys squirrels — looking at squirrels and barking at squirrels. He also enjoys napping — and, of course, dreaming about squirrels. Oh, and he also likes chicken jerky. Spencer’s proud owner is Marjorie Hoffmann, of Land O’ Lakes.

Lillian Cucuzza, of Land O’ Lakes, was waiting for a baby gator to surface in this retention pond when three deer popped out of the woods. It was a great day to capture reflections on the pond.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Siri Abeyratne, of Wesley Chapel, came upon this alligator sunning itself. An alligator will control its body temperature by basking in the sun.

Mike is a 9-year-old border collie that was found at a rescue eight years ago. At that time, he had never been in a car or a house and was not house-broken, due to abuse through neglect. Mike has come a long way. He has earned several obedience titles and is a certified therapy dog. Most of all, he is a wonderful companion to, and member of, the Pietropaoli family of Land O’ Lakes.