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Pet of the Month, March 2025, Theo Gerrity!

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Congratulations to our March 2025 Pet of the Month, Theo Gerrity!

Meet Theo, our lovable, goofy, and always-cuddly Pet of the Month! Theo joined his family at just 9 months old, after a family member needed to find him a new home—but still wanted to stay in his life. At first, his new family wasn’t sure how their senior bulldog, Cleo, would handle a new sibling, but it didn’t take long for Theo to win her over!

Now, Theo is surrounded by love in a house full of two adults, three kids, and a whole crew of animal friends—including two cats, a leopard gecko, guinea pigs, and even peacocks! He’s rarely alone and thrives on companionship. One of his favorite things in the world? Doggy Day Play at TOAH! As soon as he sees his food being packed, he knows it’s playtime and gets super excited.

This month, Theo is turning 2 years old, and in his short life, he’s never met a human he doesn’t love. He brings endless joy, laughter, and snuggles to his family, and we’re so excited to celebrate him!

Pet of the Month, February 2025, Loki Smith!

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Congratulations to our February 2025 Pet of the Month, Loki Smith!

Loki is an 11.5 year old gentle, orange, chonky boy, who adopted his family when he was just a kitten, and has gone to TOAH his whole life!

He never learned to meow but will “meep” at you when he’s feeling chatty or when he demands your attention. Loki loves to put his paws in your shoes, will find any pocket or bag that has mesh to chew on, and can frequently be seen peeking around corners just to keep tabs on what’s going on.

He’s a professional biscuit maker, has never met a box he doesn’t like, and on very rare occasions gets so feisty with his toys that he’s known then as “Wolverbeans.”

Pet of the Month, January 2025, Nova Morris!

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Congratulations to our January 2025 Pet of the month, Nova Morris!

Born in 2016, Nova came into the world with a spark of stubbornness and a heart full of love. As a puppy, she was a whirlwind of energy, always ready to run, chase, and play ball. Those early days were filled with endless games,
occasional mischief, lots of training, and the undeniable charm of a Doberman who knew how to melt hearts.

Nova was such a high-strung and playful dog that we decided to add another Doberman puppy named Nash to our family in 2019, hoping she would have a forever playmate. Nova and Nash have become inseparable companions.
Their bond has been filled with tons of energy and playful antics. Over the years, Nova has blossomed into a playful, smart, and affectionate dog. While she still has her pushy moments reminding everyone that she is, in fact, the boss – Nova also has a way of making our days brighter! She is fiercely loyal  and lovable, and still carries the spirit of a puppy.

Nova has been under the loving and expert care of Dr. Fullenwider since she was a puppy, and her dedication has been a constant source of comfort throughout Nova’s life. Recently, Nova underwent surgery with a challenging
recovery. Thanks to all the staff at TOAH for the attentive care, she is fully recovered and back to playing with her little brother, Nash.

Pets of the Month, December 2024, Mac and Cheese Piety!

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Congratulations to our December 2024 pets of the month, Mac and Cheese! 
Mac and Cheese are two mischievous brothers who came into our lives when they were about 12 weeks old. These adorable munchkin cats (with a bit of Persian and Ragdoll in their heritage) are now 2 ½ years old and living their best lives. Mac is the super cute laid-back dude who loves his crinkle toy. Cheese, the energetic creamcicle (aka Chee or Chee-Chee), is the high-maintenance, toy mouse aficionado who keeps us on our toes. Together, they make the perfect pair—Mac keeps things chill, and Cheese brings the excitement!
Their biggest challenge was when we brought home their baby sister, Brie (a.k.a. the spicy princess), who is turning 1 this month. The introduction was a slow and steady process, but it was the automatic laser toy that brought them all together! Now, they are the best of friends, with Brie being the “sister from another mister.”
When they’re not busy playing in their favorite cat tunnels or watching lizards outside, you’ll find Mac lounging under the Christmas tree, pawing at us for treats, or Cheese giving sweet slobbery kisses while he sleeps on the nightstand next to our bed. 😻
Mac and Cheese are also spoiled with the best care from the wonderful team at Tuscawilla Oaks Animal Hospital (TOAH). We can’t thank you enough for keeping our boys healthy and happy and giving them the love they deserve. 🧀🐾💙

Pets of the Month, November 2024, Tess and Maggie Menzies!

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Congratulations to our November 2024 Pets of the month Tess and Maggie!

Tess and Maggie were nicknamed ‘Twisted Sisters’ by the TOAH staff for a reason. They LOVE to play and when they do, they play HARD!! Tess was made a member of our family in 2022 when she was 1 year old and Maggie joined us in 2023 when she was 1 year old. Both girls had a lot of trauma to overcome but with the help of our TOAH staff, they have thrived. Tess loves to snuggle and play with her toys. Maggie loves to investigate everything in the backyard. Both love chasing squirrels. But most of all they LOVE each other. We are so blessed to have them both in our lives.

Pet of the Month, Septmeber 2024, Heidi, Thompson!

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Congratulation to our September 2024 Pet of the month, Heidi, Thompson! 
Heidi, our 11 year old Puggle, and her sister, Maggie, came to us from a family member who could no longer take care of them. Someone wanted to split them up but they are such a pair that we couldn’t stand to see it so they both came to live with us instead! Heidi loves to lounge on pillows and on the backs of couches, especially if she can be in the sun. She loves carrots and will show you her “Jaws” impression if you try to give her one. Heidi loves to wake our two year old son up in the morning by claiming his bed as her own. Her nickname is Principessa because she totally believes she should be treated like a Renaissance princess. We agree and are so lucky to have this snuggly, silly, and sweet little girl in our lives!
Heidi recently had urinary issues and Dr.Keisha suggested we check her for bladder stones. She ended up having an enormous amount which she had surgery to remove. Heidi had a very hard and scary time with recovery, having to come back in multiple times but her friends at TOAH went above and beyond for her! She is now back to lounging on her pillows and running around like she is a puppy again. We are forever grateful to the staff at TOAH especially Dr. Keisha, Dr. McPherson, and her bestie Vet Tech, Dominque!

Pet of the Month, August 2024, Michael Swiggett!

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Congratulation to our August 2024 Pet of the Month Michael Swiggett! 

My name is Michael Swiggett. I found my forever home in 2019 and have been the happiest cat ever since. Before finding my family, I lived in a house with lots of other cats, dogs, and even pigs. It was a big adjustment getting used to fewer animals. Now, I just have a dog who is like my brother. I enjoy spending time with my humans and dog brother. I do not like sitting in people’s laps but I show my affection in other ways. My favorite things to do are swatting rubber bands, helping my humans with puzzles, giving my dog brother baths, and napping, of course. I love getting up early and helping my humans wake up for the day. Even though I don’t get it, I love trying to convince people to feed me dairy. I love my family and feel really lucky to have found my forever family!

Pet of the Month, July 2024, Winston, Wolf!

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Congratulation to our July 2024 Pet of the Month, Winston, Wolf! 

Winston a.k.a “Winnie” came to us by chance. A family from our church had his Mom and Dad and after they had a litter of pups In October 2015, they kept one of the puppies in the family. After seven months they realized they had to find a home for him. That’s when my husband over heard a conversation about needing to re-home “Prince his name at that time”and jokingly said we would take him. He called me and of course I said yes, it was love a first sight. Winston was the perfect piece to our family that was missing. All our boys fell in love with him. Winston has the sweetest personality, he loves everyone he meets and is so gentle with little kids and babies. Winston loves cuddling on the couch, playing with his toys especially the ones that have squeakers, he loves to do the zoomies a.k.a the Winston 500, he loves to play fetch with just about anything you can throw. He also likes to dig into his chill mat and like when I hide my feet under his bed so he can dig at them. His favorite treats are greenies and milk-bones. He will give you his paw, sit, stay, lay down, and roll over for a treat. Winston has struggled with dry eye syndrome and has to have eye drops and ointment put in his eyes twice a day, he is such a trooper and does so well with it. Winston has been such a joy to have in our family I couldn’t imagine life without him.

Pet of the Month, June 2024, Pocky (Cubby) Stafford

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Congratulation to our June 2024 Pet of the Month, Pocky (Cubby) Stafford! 

Pocky (“Cubby”) was born in Orlando, Florida, sometime in 2013. He was originally owned by a family friend who came to live with us in early 2014. When our friend decided it was time to move on, we decided that Pocky should live with us forever!

From the beginning, Pocky has been very friendly cat who enjoys the company of our other pets. He is also very friendly and loving with humans. To this day, he is a big ray of orange sunshine, who loves to love! He is especially fond of lovely young ladies (feline and human).

Pocky, who now mainly goes by “Cubby”, has brought immeasurable joy to our family! We’ve spent hours making up stories about his “past lives” (cat food manager at “Cublix” and administrative assistant, to name a few) and watching him enjoy life. He is a full-figured animal who enjoys eating, sunbathing by the pool, being the “little spoon”, and carrying his favorite toys around the house while meowing loudly. Pocky/Cubby is the total package!

Being the man of leisure and snacks that he is, Cubby has had an ongoing battle with digestive issues (constipation). We are very lucky that our friends at TOAH take excellent care of him and help get him back to normal when he has problems. Cubby is planning a summer “glow up” diet and exercise regimen in hopes of resolving his digestive issues for good!

Pet of the Month, May 2024, Israel (Izzy) Schwartz!

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Congratulations to our May 2024 Pet of the Month, Israel (Izzy) Schwartz!
We got Izzy during the pandemic from Just Puppies in Orlando on Feb 2019.  She and her sister Irrie became quick sisters. Izzy is a Schnoodle. She howls like a Schnauzer and jumps like a poodle. She loves food and playing with her many toys. She loves being out on our porch for fresh air. She is afraid of loud noises and especially thunderstorms and fireworks. She crawls under our sofa. She made our family whole since getting her. Also she loves the staff at TOAH since she vacations there often!!!!