Pets

KNAPS FAMILY

Duke joined the Clements: Lauren, Jonathan, Victoria, 13, Brayden, 11, and Charlotte, 10, about a year ago, and it’s been a lovefest ever since. The lovable Shih-Poo was an easy choice for this busy family because of his calm and sweet temperament.

When Duke joined the Clement crew, he had no idea of the adventures he would be a part of, but he jumped right into their hectic lives with his tail wagging. Ever the baseball fan since puppydom, Duke can often be found at the ballpark waiting and watching as big brother Brayden practices his game. When he isn’t watching Brayden on the field, he makes his rounds, giving hellos to everyone; he loves people and attention.

When the weekend rolls around, Duke is equally as busy as a regular spectator on the travel baseball circuit. If pets are permitted in the ballpark, and Brayden is playing, Duke will be there. His weekend can just as easily involve going to a cheer competition to watch sisters Charlotte and Victoria. Loyal and loving, Duke takes his family commitments seriously.

Sometimes, however, Duke needs a little break from the hectic schedule of the Clements. When he needs a relaxing weekend and wants to cuddle, he packs his favorite toys, a bit of kibble and treats, and heads to his Gigi’s house! Gigi, Lauren’s mom, is Duke’s favorite person outside his immediate family. Going to Gigi’s means kisses, cuddles, and all her attention. Lauren says about Duke’s visits to Gigi’s, “He thinks of it as his lake vacation home.” I love imagining Duke arriving for his own vacation with his Gigi.

Duke’s siblings adore him. They love taking him any and everywhere. Whether at a Mardi Gras parade, birthday party or just snuggling up watching a movie, Duke joins in the fun with the Clement kids and their friends.

With his propensity to get excited and do the ‘zoomies’ as fast as his little legs will carry him, his genuine love for family, and his capacity to simply jump right in with the kids, Duke Clement is the perfect dog for his energetic family.