Sunday Record for June 2, 2013

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Sunday RECORD YOUR GUIDE TO PUBLIC RECORDS AND VITAL STATISTICS IN CALHOUN COUNTY BANKRUPTCIES

MARRIAGE LICENSES

CATTLE SALE

A Chapter 7 bankruptcy allows the debtor to retain certain exempt property, but the debtor’s remaining property is gathered and sold by a trustee from which creditors will receive payment. It may also be used by businesses which wish to terminate their business.

• Gavin Whitman Hallford of Jacksonville to Courtney Underwood of Jacksonville • Jacob Lloyd Brown of Lincoln to Amber Nicole Crownover of Lincoln • Clayton Lamar Martin of Jacksonville to Jessica Nicole Thacker of Jacksonville • Sean Michael McAllister of Piedmont to May Kathryn Butterworth of Piedmont • Anthony Bright of Anniston to Nikki Woodruff Sturkie of Anniston • James Thomas Woodward of Eastaboga to Ashley Brook Nelson of Eastaboga • Anthony Clint O’Bryen of Anniston to Kaitlyn Dakota Hotaling of Anniston • Jason Andrew Sumner of Jacksonville to Melanee Lee Orr of Jacksonville • Morgan Jackson Bearden of Anniston to Barbara Sue Harcrow of Anniston • Matthew Edward Minton of Piedmont to Sierra Elizabeth Phillips of Piedmont • Matthew Eric Cline of Oxford to Megan Julie Howard of Munford • Ethan Grant Williams of Piedmont to Ashlea Joye Livingston of Piedmont • Jaron Heath Choron of Wellington to Seciley Marissa Gidley of Wellington • Blake Landen Hunter of Alexandria to Brettny Nichole Hollis of Anniston • Ethan Andrew Belcher of Anniston to Rebeka Shay Steward of Anniston • Michael Anthony Sheppard Jr. of Anniston to Brittany Ann Roper of Anniston

Here is the livestock market report for the Tuesday sale. Receipts for this week 357 compared to 555 last week. Receipts a year ago 481.

FORECLOSURES

WILLS PROBATED

deAths Joyce R. Allen, Centre Elizabeth Joann Angel, Anniston Donald L. Barker, Anniston Morris E. Borden, Delta Charlie Paul Brewster, Talladega Rivest Joseph “Joe” Broussard, Anniston Dennis Byers, Anniston Linda H. Cobb, Anniston Rusty Cobb, Anniston Hester M. Cofield, Anniston James William Daniel, Roanoke Laurice McBride Dawsey, Weaver David K. Dunaway, Ohatchee Eunice Mae Duncan, Talladega Ronnie W. Epperson, Ohatchee Frank Claude Faris, Virginia Harry Edwin Flanders, Anniston Jannie L. Ford, Ashland Walter Gantt Jr., LaGrange Darrell Robert Gary, Piedmont Ruth Glaze, Wedowee Eura L. Harris, Anniston Marie Elaine Hatcher, Cedar

Bluff Charles Thomas Hawthorne, Wedowee Eddie Holsombeck, Anniston Robert Eugene Johnson, Centre Arlene Johnston, Anniston Alfred Mayse II, Piedmont Erdeal McKay Key, Wedowee Keith Monneyham II, Douglasville, Ga. Deloria Morgan, Centre Otis C. Murray Jr., Anniston Jerry Pinkston, Saks Betty C. Rhines, Ashland Maude G. Robertson, Anniston Syble Christine Sanford, Cedar Bluff Shirley Montgomery Scales, Ohatchee Gene Smith, Lincoln Alta Faye Stevens, Lindale, Ga. Max D. Studdard, Jacksonville Dorothea Maria Williamson, Jacksonville Betty Eatman Cobb Willingham, Talladega

RATE OF BANKRUPTCIES 15 15 12 12

14 11

99

A Chapter 13 bankruptcy enables debtors, through court supervision and protection, to propose and carry out a repayment plan under which creditors are paid, in full or in part, in installments over a three-year period. During that time, debtors are prohibited from starting or continuing collection efforts.

The following bankruptcies declared by Calhoun County residents were recorded by U.S. Bankruptcy Court Northern District of Alabama last week:

Chapter 7 • Cassie D. Callaway, Deborah Lane, Oxford

Chapter 13

• Tanya Bush, Church Street, Anniston • Krista Nichols, Lockwood Avenue, Anniston

DIVORCES • Janice Butts and John Butts • Jamie Howington and Jewell Howington • Connie Faye Taylor and Kevin Brent Taylor • Bobby Bradley and Jerri Lynn Bradley • Jeanette Cash Maddox and Charles Maddox • Gregory L. Wilkins

and Stacey L. Wilkins • Candace Jean Collier and Albert Collier III • Cleotha M. McLaughlinandMyraMcLaughlin • Karen Ladonna Shell and Michael Brandon Shell • Kristpher J. Mullinax and Jennifer M. Mullinax

• Sadie Davis and Billy Davis, Shannon Hills subdivision, 2nd addition, lot 1.

• Nathan T. Johnson and Mylie B. Belcher, Lyncoya subdivision, 4th addition, block 11, lot 11.

• Anthony G. Elmore and Shaye H. Elmore, a parcel of land in section 33, township 14, range 8.

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FEEDER CLASSES:

Bulls and steers (Medium and Large No. 1 and No. 2): 200-300 lbs. 170.00 to 212.50; 300-400 lbs. 150.00 to 170.00; 400-500 lbs.

130.00 to 157.00; 500-600 lbs. 110.00 to 138.00; 600700 lbs. 100.00 to 134.00.

Heifers (Medium and Large No. 1 and No. 2): 200-300 lbs. 150.00 to 185.00; 300400 lbs. 130.00 to 160.00; 400-500 lbs. 110.00 to 141.00; 500-600 lbs. 100.00 to 137.00.

SLAUGHTER CLASSES:

Cows: Breakers 76.50 to 79.00; Boners 80.00 to 87.00; Lean 74.00 to 75.50.

Bulls: Normal Dressing 54-58% 89.00 to 91.00; High Dressing >58% 99.50 to 101.00.

• Pauline Turner Bush

INCORPORATIONS

• 3DC Transportation Services LLC • Red Cape Pictures LLC • Summer Phelps CRNP Inc. • Fitness Rush Equipment LLC

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ARRESTS The people listed in this arrest report, whose names and charges are obtained from public records, are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Anniston

The following felony arrests were reported by the Anniston Police Department (addresses not provided) during the seven-day period ending at 7 a.m. Thursday.

• Alan David Lowry, 27: possession of a controlled substance.

• Luntez Artis Burns, 23: first-degree possession of marijuana.

• Randall Austin Holder Jr., 24: third-degree burglary.

• Timothy Bryan Gann, 28: distributing a con-

trolled substance.

• Cedric Dejuan Jenkins, 30: third-degree burglary.

• Samuel Phillip Matthews, 52: distributing a controlled substance.

• Christina Marie Gaither, 31: two counts of possession of a controlled substance.

• Maureen Nicole Shannon, 23: two counts of possession of a controlled substance.

• Wallace Edward Elston, 67: second-degree domestic violence.

• Tomeka Shiann Wynn, 38: fraudulent use of a credit card.

• Caleb Robert Longwell, 19: first-degree criminal mischief.

• Brandon Scott Willingham, 26: seconddegree theft.

Calhoun County The following felony arrests were reported by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office during the seven-day period ending at 7 a.m.

Thursday.

• Terrell Montez Batchelor Sr., 26, of Anniston: attempted murder, shooting into occupied building.

• Brandon Omar Williams, 26, of Anniston: shooting into occupied building, attempt to commit murder.

• David Uriel Lancaster, 24, of Anniston: probation violation.

• Frankie Eugene Thompson, Jr., 30, of Anniston: order of arrest.

• Johnny Ray Hargrove, 38, of Ohatchee: parole violation.

• Cynthia Kepthia Chambers, 28, of Anniston: failure to appear in court.

• Tommy Joe Smith, 51, of Anniston: failure to appear in court.

• Rudy Lee Mills, 37, of Piedmont: two counts of fraudulent use of a credit card.

• Wesley Howard Hall, 52, of Ohatchee: third-degree burglary.

Oxford

The following felony arrests were reported by the Oxford Police Department during the seven-day period ending at 7 a.m. Thursday.

• Jonathan Charles Thrasher, 42, of Oxford: four counts of fraudulent use of a credit card.

BLOTTER Crimes are listed by location. Anonymous tips may be called in to Crime Stoppers at 256-238-1414. A reward of up to $1,000 may be given.

Anniston

The following property crimes were reported to the Anniston Police Department during the seven-day period ending at 7 a.m.

Thursday.

Burglaries

• Residence, 1900 block of Duncan Avenue: television, game console.

• Residence, 1200 block of Constantine Avenue: air conditioners.

• Department store, 300 block of First Avenue: cash, jewelry.

• Commercial location, 500 block of Quintard Avenue: security safe, knives, papers.

• Commercial location, 100 block of South Quintard Avenue: gasoline.

• Residence, 1800 block of McCoy Avenue: air conditioner.

• Residence, 200 block of East 28th Street: copper tubing.

• Residence, 300 block of Lenlock Drive: jewelry, medication, clock-radio, coins.

• Residence, 3300 block of Miller Lane: jewThefts elry, wallet.

• Residence, 700 block of South Holling- • Specialty store, 1000 block of U.S. 431: sworth Drive: firearms. cash.

• Jesse Cain to Joe E. Cain, a parcel of land in section 9, township 16, range 7, $10.

• Calhoun County Community Development Corp. to Willie Criner and Lily Criner, Anniston Land Co., W.T. New’s addition, block 704, lot 10, $3,000.

• James L. McClung to Thomas A. Carr and Mary E. Carr, Woodchase subdivision, 4th addition, lot 11, $10,000.

• James L. McClung to Thomas A. Carr and Mary E. Carr, Woodchase subdivision, 1st addition, block E, lot 2, $140,000.

Auto-related thefts

The following property crimes were reported to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office • Residence, 3000 block of Woodbridge Drive: during the seven-day period ending at 7 a.m. sunglasses, biking glasses, cell phone, mp3 Thursday. player.

• Parking lot, 1500 block of Greenbrier Dear Burglaries Road: wallet, credit/debit cards, personal • Residence, Short Street, Oxford: laptop ID., cash. computers, television.

• Residence, 3000 block of Woodbridge Drive: Thefts navigation system, electronics adapter.

• Residence, 400 block of Lee Road: CD • Residence, Bernard Couch Drive, Anniston: tablet computer. players.

• Cornerstone Church, Choccolocco Road: I.D. theft cell phone.

• Service station, 2200 block of Choccolocco Auto-related thefts Road: cash.

• Hotel, Pleasant Valley Road, Jacksonville:

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computer.

PROPERTY TRANSFERRED • Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. to Chad Elder, a parcel of land in section 36, township 16, range 7, $16,299.

• Erica N. Cavender and Kevin Harold Cavender to Erica N. Cavender, Blue Pond subdivision, area 1, block E, lot 8, $0.

• Robert L. Howell to Robert L. Howell, Tina E. Howell and Cantina Camp, R.M. Howell subdivision, block 13,14 and 15 addition, block 15, lots 1-3, $30,900.

• Charles G. Bittle-Estate to Kristin Dawson, Lenlock Lane subdivision, 2nd addition, block C, lot 30,

$98,500.

• Sandra J. Lee to Dearise Q. Duncan, Anniston City Land Co., Hight McCoy addition, block A, lots 1-3, $1,100.

• Judy K. Pirtle to William Cody Perry, High Oaks subdivision, 5th addition, block 2, lot 8, $10.

• Gayle B. Storey, David Keith Beggs and Andrea Elyse Beggs to Gayle B. Sotrey and David Keith Beggs, Saks subdivision, Cloverdale addition, block 7, lots 1 and 2, $10.

• B&S Rentals LLC to Robby Brown and Jessica Brown, Woodland

Heights, 2nd section, block 8, lot 18, $100.

• Sam’s Properties LLC to Sharfaraz Khan, Anniston Land Co., block 515D, lot 5, $100.

• Donald Craig Marshall and Taryn Marshall to James M. Collins Jr. and Karen S. Collins, Hillyer Highlands, 11th addition, block 11, lot 3, $100.

• Bank of New York Mellon to Edison Carmack, Golden Springs subdivision, 6th addition, lot 9, $59,900.

• Alabama Housing Finance Authority to Housing & Urban

Development, Stoney Brook subdivision, 2nd addition, block 1, lot 26.

• Henry D. Mullinax and Lona W. Mullinax to Oxford-Coldwater Properties LLC, Hastings Bel-Air subdivision, lot 12; Dr. C.W. Hastings subdivision, block B, lots 6 and 7; Idlewood subdivision, lot 7; a parcel of land in section 32, township 16, range 7 and a parcel of land in section 3, township 16, range 7, $10.

• Bobbie B. McMahan to Jamie Please see property ❙ Page 7E

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property Continued from Page 6E M. Snyder, Cambridge East subdivision, 2nd addition, block C, lot 7, $10.

• Regions Bank to Beau Everette Patterson, a parcel of land in section 6, township 15, range 6, $30,050.

• U.S. Bank to Andrew C. Stinson and Karen Stinson, Cider Ridge subdivision, phase 1, block RB, lots 14RB and 44RB, $410,000.

• Cider Ridge Alabama LLC to TBC Homes LLC, Cider Ridge subdivision, phase 1 reassessment, block

YI, lots 107YI and 108 YI, $37,000.

• Cider Ridge Alabama LLC to TBC Homes LLC, Cider Ridge subdivision, phase 1 reassessment, block WV, lot 5WV, $20,000.

• Cider Ridge Alabama LLC to TBC Homes LLC, Cider Ridge subdivision, phase 1 reassessment, block WV, lot 9WV, $20,000.

• Joel W. Russell to Jordan Paul Russell, a parcel of land in South Anniston Land Co., 1st division, block 10A, $10.

• William Charles Tinkler to Jason H. McMichael and Ashley B. Smith, Lone Oak subdivision, lot 6, $10.

• Vicki Durham to Vicki Durham and Betty E. Durham, Valley Brook

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subdivision, block 3, lot 10, $1.

• Gwin C. Norred and Peggy Norred to Terry Crawford Norred, a parcel of land in section 26, township 14, range 7, $10.

• Debora L. McCurdy, George Alexander McCurdy and Benjamin McCurdy to Winfred H. Grimes and Mary Jo Grimes, Piedmont Land & Improvement Co., block 59, lot 15, $10.

• Barbara A. Highfield-Estate to Betty Cooper Brown and Rebecca Lynn Hurst, Five-W Lakesite subdivision, block 10, lot 10, $10.

• Retail Centers LLC to Southern States Bank, Anniston City Land Co., block 15, lot 12, $10.

• John Joseph Manuel-Estate to Barbara L. Manuel, John P. Mauel and Donna Williams, Lakewood Estates, 3rd addition, lot 13, $10.

• John Joseph Manuel-Estate to Barbara L. Manuel, John P. Manuel and Donna Williams, Shannon Hills subdivision, 4th addition, lots 1-4, $10.

• Joseph G. Pridgen and Adrienne L. Pridgen to Ryan Gilley and Paige Gilley, Ashton Place, phase 1, block D, lot 4, $10.

• Ronald J. Varcak and Lynn M. Varcak to Frank Crow and Mary Ann Crow, North Oaks subdivision, 1st addition, block E, lot 6, $10.

• Joyce L. Dorough to Juana Her-

nandez Aguilera, a parcel of land near 1338 Caffey Drive, Oxford $10.

• Sherra S. Claunch to David Eric Walker and Amanda W. Walker, Greystone Place, lot 69, $10.

• Jennifer Darlene Ellison to Paul Edward Ellison, a parcel of land in section 32, township 14, range 7, $10.

• Frankie Mae Chitwood to Frankie Mae Chitwood, Cinda Mae Chitwood and Joseph Austin Chitwood, a parcel of land in section 17, township 14, range 8, $1.

LITTER MATE PLAYDATE

Dog Dish Vetted Q:

I foster homeless dogs, cats and other animals so I know how important it is to spay and neuter to prevent accidental litters, reducing the number of animals we needlessly kill each year. At what age should animals be spayed or neutered? Is there any reason I need to wait for a female’s first heat cycle and are there any risks involved with older animals undergoing these procedures?

— Blu Stephens, foster mom, Anniston

A:

There have been a number of studies to evaluate the ideal time to spay or neuter a dog. Probably the most quoted study was done at Ohio State University a number of years ago. This study indicated that the younger a dog was spayed (after 6 month of age and before the first heat cycle), the less likely they were to develop breast cancer. At roughly 6 months of age the average dog is internally mature even though they may not be full grown.

This makes them the “best risk of anesthesia.” There have not been any studies to indicate that there is a benefit to even one heat cycle, both in physical or mental development. This also seems to hold true for males. Size and physical development Dr. William are genetically coded and influenced by nutrition and preventative health care, Brom not hormone levels, therefore neutering a Greenbrier male at a young age does not diminish his Animal Clinic development.

Older or mature dogs should be evaluated on a case by case basis by your veterinarian to determine if there are any health issues that would affect their surgical risk. There are potential health problems that develop frequently in senior dogs that make it important to consider spaying or neutering before they become seniors (8 years and older).

Q:

Piston, my 1 1/2-year-old registered pit bull, was stolen when she was 4 months old and held for four days until I paid a ransom. When I got her back, she was dehydrated, unfed and covered in scratch marks. She didn’t respond to me for a week afterwards — emotionless with a blank stare. Eventually she returned to her normal self, but with a noticeable difference in her trust towards others.

I learned that the man who took Piston kept her tied up in a field and left her locked in his vehicle while he was at work, so he could try to sell her on his breaks. For months after her return, whenever she got in the car she would immediately crawl onto the back floorboard and stay there.

To this day Piston has separation anxiety. She is no longer chewing/tearing things up, but she still gets completely depressed if I leave her alone for any amount of time, as if she thinks I’m never coming back. I’ve done everything I can think of to reassure her but nothing works.

She’s such a sweet dog. Any suggestions on what I can do for her?

— Danielle Gentry and Piston, Anniston

A:

Some dogs, when separated from family members, exhibit distress and initiate problem behaviors. This is called separation anxiety. The hallmark characteristics of canine separation anxiety are vocalization, destruction, elimination (urination, defecation) in the house, drooling and/or behavioral depression. It sounds as though Piston (at least at this point) is showing only depression.

The first step that I recommend is sitting down with your veterinarian to have him/her gather a thorough history and perform an examination on Piston.

If separation anxiety is diagnosed, treatment in Piston’s case would revolve around independence training, habituation to departure cues, changing routines and counter-conditioning.

Briefly, independence training involves training Piston to be less attached and encouraging interactions that are more focused and structured.

Habituation to departure cues and changing routines requires you to disassociate departure cues from an actual departure. For example, picking up your car keys and fiddling with them, but not actually Dr. Barry leaving.

Nicholls Counter conditioning involves teaching Piston to engage in an alternate activity Animal just prior to your departure. Establishing a Medical Center safe location and making Piston’s at-home situation more interesting may be all that is needed. Specifically, I like the use of a Kong toy with peanut butter or a treat in it.

Treating separation anxiety can be complex and challenging, but also rewarding. A website that offers good explanations and therapies is www.veterinarypartner.com.

Search for “Separation Anxiety.”

Please keep us posted on her progress.

If you have a question about your pet’s health or behavior that you like answered by the Dog Dish vet panel, email it to bcarbo@annistonstar.com with “VETTED” in the subject line, or mail it to Brooke Carbo, Assistant Features Editor, The Anniston Star, P.O. Box 189, Anniston, AL 36202.

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Recently adopted rescue dogs from the same litter, from left, Sonny, Harlow, Roman and Lucy, were reunited for a day of sibling playtime Feb. 9 in Minneapolis, Minn.

Pet parents come together for a family reunion of a different breed

By Morgan Mercer

It’s no secret that many dog owners treat their pets like children. Fadal, the wellness expert, said Star Tribune, Minneapolis it’s only natural for dog parents to seek out friends MINNEAPOLIS — Five brothers and sisters for their “children.” Especially when those playcrowd into a quaint yellow house on a chilly Febmates are siblings. ruary afternoon for the most unorthodox of family “They just picked up where they left off,” Rase, reunions. The festivities seem familiar: A banner 28, said. decorates the doorway, food is laid out on the dinRase, who lives in St. Louis Park, Minn., adopting-room table, and parents struggle to take group ed Lucy — one of three chocolate-brown pups. pictures.

Normally shy and cautious, Lucy barreled into the But there are no hugs exchanged, no cheekback yard when she saw her brothers and sisters. pinching from Grandma. Instead, the guests run Like proud parents, the owners pointed out around in circles, lick each other’s faces and get the dogs’ striking similarities and noticeable difpersonal with their sniffing snouts. This party has ferences. Lucy and Harlow are uncontrollable gone to the dogs. lickers; their barks sound identical. Roman and “When you first say, ‘I’m having a (reunion) Weston love to cuddle. Weston is the odd one out party for my dog,’ people look at you like you’re with his curly tail. that crazy dog lady. But when you explain it to “We are all very different,” said Berg, of Minnethem, people think it’s cool,” said Allison Rase, apolis. “But we all love our dogs the same.” one of five adopters who helped organize this That shared love builds trust within a group of reunion — a first birthday party for her rescued pit near-strangers. Rase used to travel three hours so bull mix, Lucy, and four of the dog’s siblings. her fiancés mother could watch Lucy. She didn’t Pets are often considered a part of the family trust anyone else. Now the protective parent — but what about their real family? Thanks to needs to drive only 20 minutes to drop off Lucy social media and dedicated pet-rescue groups, with one of her siblings. more dog owners are attempting to reconnect “That’s a crazy thing for me,” she said. their pooches with long-lost litter mates.

Just as Facebook has allowed Grandma to betWhile it might sound extreme, adopters say ter connect with her tech-savvy grandchildren, socializing a dog with other fourthe social network has had an legged playmates — especially integral role in bringing dog famitheir siblings — can have a posilies together. tive impact on both animal and Several times a year, Eileen Hill owner. For the humans in this helps plan play dates for her black equation, the reunions breed lab, Millie, and two of the dog’s trust among protective owners siblings, Teeny and Stanley. It’s who are concerned about all like a “Mommy and Me” group, aspects of their dogs’ lives. she said.

Jenn Fadal, a pet wellness Initially, Hill connected with expert from Tampa, Fla., said the litter’s other black lab owners she’s seeing an uptick in the on Facebook after tagging photos number of clients reuniting their of their dogs. Facebook made it furry companions with brothers easy to share pictures and reach and sisters. How does this hapout to each other on a daily basis. pen? Often a rescue organization — Suzanne Berg, pet mom The women turn to each other will help bridge the gap. About for clues on how to fix an upset to pit bull mix, Sonny dog stomach. They support each nine out of 10 people who get their dog from Secondhand other on anniversaries of former Hounds want to share their contact information pet passings. They come together over advocacy with adopters from the same litter, said Rachel issues dealing with animal mistreatment.

Mairose, founder of the Edina-based rescue “It’s a friendship like no other I’ve ever had,” group. Mairose said she’s happy to play the goHill said. between.

By her estimation, Fadal said, only a small perSecondhand Hounds is the reason Lucy’s centage of pet owners are actively exploring their litter was reunited this month. At the party in dog’s family tree. But with rescue groups active north Minneapolis, Harlow, one of Lucy’s sisters, on Facebook and other social media, it’s getting raced into the house, snuck a piece of bread off easier to track down a dog sibling. Some owners the counter, then dashed outside to wrestle with even set up Facebook profiles for their dogs.

Sonny, another sister.

“I think it’s going to be this viral thing,” Fadal “I love watching them play because I know the said. story,” said Suzanne Berg, Sonny’s “mom.”

Facebook helped the group of pit bull-mix For the owners, the reunion is a true celebraadopters organize and plan the reunion in north tion — a happy ending for a litter of puppies that Minneapolis. Within hours of leaving the party, started out in life with many strikes against them. they were back on Facebook, sharing photos and The pups were almost euthanized at a crowded chatting about their dogs. For Berg, who hosted shelter in Missouri last year after being found, the reunion at her house, there’s nothing like seemotherless, along a highway. Secondhand ing Sonny playing tug-of-war with her sisters.

Hounds rescued the puppies and placed them in “We want the best for them,” she said. “I think various homes throughout the Twin Cities. her being with her litter mates is the best for her.

“I’m a momma now,” Berg, 41, said of Sonny.

It’s her family.”

“I think

her being with her litter mates is the best for her. It’s her family.”