Cover Story

MILEY & BUBBA

Kelly Robbins, owner of Spirit Espresso in Albany and SafeHaven Board Member, is a devoted supporter of all things SafeHaven. Her pets, Miley and Bubba, are our cover models. Here is what Kelly had to say about her sweet companions:

"Our sweet girl Miley (12), a chocolate lab, came into our lives as a tiny little puppy; the best dog we could ever ask for. She loves walks, playing with her soccer ball, dunking her face in her water bowl and, her favorite thing in the world, being wherever her people are!! This amazing pup has been the perfect addition to our family!

My mom rescued Bubba (11½), a Dachshund/ Terrier mix, from SafeHaven in October 2009 but he came to live with us in 2013 after she was

diagnosed with dementia and could no longer care for him. Bubba loves walks, running off when nobody is watching and hanging out with his family. As sweet as he is most of the time, there’s a reason he was nicknamed Rowdy. In spite of that, he’s very loved and a perfect fit!

My husband and I believe in the mission of SafeHaven and are very proud to support them! Our coffee shop, Spirit Espresso, holds a fundraiser every April with a percentage of sales and all cash donations going back to SafeHaven. I’m also a committee member for the Rescue Roundup Auction, Fixer Upper Auction and I’ve served on the board for the past 2½ years."