It’s no secret that the readers of South Carolina Living have a serious case of puppy love when it comes to their pets, be it dogs, cats, lizards or birds. We could have filled Noah’s ark with the results of our call for pet stories and photos. Click on the thumbnail images below for a glimpse at a few of our favorites.
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Love pugs
We adopted Pearl (right) in February 2014, when she was a teeny little “runt” at 12 weeks old. Love at first sight! In August 2016, we were ecstatic to find out that Pearl’s birth mother needed a good home. We rescued Sunny Boo in September 2016. It is a total blessing to have these two love pugs in our family!
Karin Kell, Goose Creek
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Love at first sight
We adopted Abby three years ago from the Union County Animal Shelter. She arrived there as a stray, and no one claimed her. When I met her, I immediately fell in love. She is the sweetest dog and wants nothing more than to love others and be loved in return. We have cats, chickens and goats on our small farm, and she is sweet and gentle to all the animals. She is the perfect pet for our family. Adopting her was definitely one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
Chris Pernot, Gaffney
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Go fetch!
Boomer was the runt of his litter, but he quickly surpassed his littermates, maxing out at 115 pounds. Some people tease about his size, but he’s “just right” to us. He is mild-mannered, yet ready to go on command, with an eager-to-please attitude. Training him was half the fun and very rewarding. Our sons, Dusty and Brock (pictured), are waterfowl- and dove-hunting freaks, and Boomer is right there with them.
Jamie Pearson, Trenton
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A bird’s-eye view
This is a picture of my daughter, Katie, and her peacock, Grace. As you can tell in the photo, they share a very special bond.
Donna Williams Parker, Edgefield
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As you wish
Princess Buttercup is a comical, bearded dragon who loves to do tricks, swim and snuggle. She will often climb from my hands up to my shoulder and sit there for hours, licking my face and bouncing around. Previously, she was a wonderful class pet. Retired at the age of 1½, she now lives in luxury! Her 40-gallon tank houses her favorite hammock and sandbox.
Emma Batson, Irmo
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Pucker up
Pearl is our 8-year-old White German shepherd. She is extremely smart and very protective and loves to give Mommy lots of puppy kisses. While German shepherds are known for their strength, Pearl exhibits a special kind of strength after struggling with epileptic seizures that began at age 4. Despite her challenges, she still enjoys playing big sister to Opal (6-year-old White German shepherd) and Onyx (8-year-old black kitty). Pearl is a very special, loving dog, and we are so lucky to have her as a member of our family.
Elana Ostendorf, Lexington
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Up next: Love me, love my truck
Maybe it’s Grandpa’s vintage farm truck, parked out in the barn, that still fires up whenever he turns the key. Maybe it’s your “weekend warrior” vehicle that just seems to look better when it’s covered in mud. Or maybe it’s a shiny, all-the-options, garage-kept, squeaky-clean object of desire that you baby every weekend.
If a pickup truck is a part of your identity, share the love by sending us a photo and telling us about your favorite set of wheels at SCLiving.coop/snapshot. If we publish your image and story in South Carolina Living, we’ll send you a $25 gift card to help keep your pride and joy gassed up and ready to roll.
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