UNLEASHING THE EXTRAORDINARY

MEET PEPPA

OWNER: JORDYN KIRKHAM

INTERVIEW: CRYSTAL BALDWIN

PHOTOGRAPHY: CRYSTAL BALDWIN

Once you have had a wonderful dog, a life without one is a life diminished.

– Dean Koontz

1. What is your dog’s name?

Peppa

2. How old is your dog?

10

3. What breed is your dog?

German Shepherd

4. Can your dog perform any tricks?

Yes, Peppa can sit, lie down, paw and high-five.

5. What are your dog’s unique quirks?

Peppa is obsessed with light reflections. When she was younger, she used to chase the red dot of a laser. Now, in her old age, she stares at the ceiling and walks to wherever the light has reflected off a phone or watch screen.

She is also obsessed with water and will encourage you to splash her with water from the pool or hose pipe, yet she hates swimming.

6. How does your dog handle car rides?

She is very calm during car rides. She may whine a little, but it’s more out of excitement than stress.

7. Does your dog have a special space to sleep?

She sleeps on her bed, next to my bed.

8. How does your dog respond to music or the TV?

She is unphased by the TV and any music.

9. Do you celebrate your dog’s birthday or adoption anniversary? If so, how?

Yes, we do. We celebrate her birthday every year. We give her extra treats.

10. How does your dog show affection? Are there any particularly individual ways?

She may come off a bit grumpy, but she’s a big softie and will whine and lick you. She likes to lean on you and will whine until you give her a good rub.