Hi. My name is Janell Staples. I am the owner of Happy Paws pet
sitting service. I have been a pet owner and animal lover my entire life.
During college I worked in a veterinary clinic and my interest in animal's and
their well being grew from a hobby into a passion. Unfortunately, my
veterinary clinic days came to an end once I graduated from college with a
bachelor's degree in education. From there I taught elementary school
where I continued to educate my own classes about animals and their care at
every opportunity I could get. Both of these jobs have been not only
enjoyable, but deeply rewarding.
Recently, we became involved with the Fayette County
Humane Society. We became foster parents after rescuing a starved
boxer we found running down the street. Now we have fostered a total
of sixteen dogs (not all at one time). See their cute pictures below
our own critter collection.
After a couple heartbreaking loses our critter
collection has became smaller. My husband
and I have filled our house with 1 dogs, 3 cats, 1 baby
turtle, and a tank of fish.
Our Critters
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The oldest member or our pet family is Charity our shar-pei. (R.I.P. 7/7/08 You set the bar very high wrinkle dinkel)
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Our two baby turtles, Verdie and Tiny Tim. Tiny Tim was unique with his one eye. (R.I.P. Tiny Tim- Sadly, he wasn't strong enough to make it.)
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Why did we name her Dumpy? Because she's fat and dumpy. (R.I.P. 11/17/07, you gave us a fun 7 years)
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There's my girls! Keely and Solay.
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Silly Pippi loves water.
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Ziti is quite the 20 lb. ball of energy.
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Our newest member Annie Oakley.
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Foster Dogs
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Paris is a boxer and only weighed 40 lbs. when we rescued her. She now lives with her new family in Florida.
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From born under a shed to living it up in new great home, Clyde is a happy camper.
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Our first official litter: Patti, Petunia, Gunner, & Ranger and all have wonderful homes now.
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Camden&India were being given away as free puppies at the pet store after their mom was picked up by the dog catcher. But they have a happy ending
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Stormy was found in a Storm drain after a heavy down pour. She now has two little girls that love her very much!
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Ziti, Camden, Romeo, and Stormy all playing chase before the 3 pups went to their forever homes.
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Watson is our little detective boy.
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Sherlock loves being with his brother Watson.
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Playing chase in the front yard with Nathan: Sherlock, Watson, Bacardi, Tucker, & Morgan.
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It didn't too long for cutie Brewsky to get adopted.
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Clara Barton
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Calamity Jane
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The 5 big monsters, at 13 weeks the lightest weighed 16 lbs.
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