Just for Teens

Culver and Christopher Stone are two business-minded teens who have found their niche in their own backyard. Their business venture, appropriately called, “My Best Friend” is a dog concierge service that started from a simple inquiry on the Sanctuary Sister’s Facebook page. About a year ago, a neighbor posted that she needed someone to help with exercising their two rather large dogs every afternoon with a long walk. Culver, not exactly knowing what he was in for, accepted the task of walking these two lovable Labrador mixes. Because of their size, walking them at the same time was a bit more challenging than he had anticipated. It didn’t take long before he turned to his younger brother Christopher for backup. In no time, the brothers found their groove with the Labradors. They quickly began to realize that taking care of dogs and other pets could be the perfect fit for a neighborhood business. Plus, Christopher and Culver really enjoy being outdoors making this newfound “chore” all the more fun. Pretty soon, the idea for “My Best Friend” became a reality. Culver, a freshman at St. Paul’s who plays J.V. football for the Wolves and Christopher, a 7th grader at Mary, Queen of Peace who spends his time playing baseball for the NOLA Monsters, make a great team as they juggle school, sports and pet business responsibilities with ease. Helping people manage their pets is something that Culver and Christopher both enjoy.Christopher explains that he likes the dogs that can run with him because it’s fun and great exercise for him and the dog. Culver loves spending time with animals of all kinds and plans to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. Helping people with their pets is a natural fit for him. Culver stresses that dogs need at least one, brisk, forty - five minute walk daily, minimum, and he, along with Christopher, are more than happy to accommodate. The Stone brothers take pride in their work as pet caregivers and take as much pride in their school pursuits. Science is a favorite subject for both. Christopher finds science interesting and the easiest subject, which he attributes to his interest in it. Culver likes how science incorporates math, giving it a challenge that he appreciates. It’s a bright future for this pair who hope to one day pursue careers as doctors: one for people and one for animals. “My Best Friend” offers a variety of services for pet owners who live in The Sanctuary. Christopher and Culver will happily walk, run, feed, check on, and even change cat litter for your furry family members.“Getting paid is great, of course, “ says Culver, “but really I just like being with the pets.” For a couple of brothers who stumbled upon their budding enterprise by happenstance, Culver and Christopher Stone have found a calling where they can be helpful to their Sanctuary neighbors, and they get to hang out with some pretty awesome pets. If you are looking for help with your pets, reach out to the Stone brothers @ CO572@yahoo.com