F EB R UA RY 2026 • M A RI EMONT, OHI O • VOLUME L • NO. 5
Responsible Pet Owners Month: Meet Some of Our Furry Neighbors
BY SUZY WEINLAND Julie Yasaki’s dog, Emi, loves to sit on the front porch of her house on Pocahontas Ave. and watch the world go by. Julie says, “Her favorite day is Tuesday, when the running club trains on ‘her’ hill!” Emi’s tip to her humans is to always cross busy roads like Wooster and Miami at the designated crosswalks! Karen Kennedy’s dog, Elvis, is a trained and certified Pet Therapy dog who lives and visits in the Village of Mariemont. He adores the many welcoming students at the elementary school…and interactions in other Tristate schools, hospitals, and first responder sites. The Elvis Team is in their fourth year of bringing joy, cuddles, and kisses. In return, Elvis gets lots of love and hugs. He loves his job! Kindness is his message. Missy, a foster who found her forever home with Lili and Carmen Pinheiro on Fieldstone, finds joy in daily walks, playful romps in her yard, and perching at her favorite window to watch the world go by. She hopes more people open their hearts and homes to fostering dogs because even short breaks — just a few hours away from the shelter — can help them decompress. And experiencing life in a home with a family ultimately improves their chances for adoption. As Missy says, “Fostering can truly change a life; it sure changed mine!”
After losing their beagle, Jimmy, Greg and Reed Ebel were drawn to an open house at Save the Animals Foundation. There, amidst all the barking dogs, was Pepper…totally zen and peering out lovingly from his crate. The rest is history, leading to Reed’s advice for anyone wanting to feel more connected to their neighborhood. “Get a dog…They will lead you to some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet.” And Pepper agrees. He loves meeting people on his daily walks from Hampstead Park, and he’s especially fond of anyone with hidden treats in their pockets! Juneau is Alice and Tony Drake’s roughly 7-year-old English white Labrador. Juneau likes walks, sleeping, and most of all food. Her absolute favorite thing to do, though, is going to work with Alice at Comey & Shepherd! Juneau has become the office mascot who greets people with tail wags and in turn expects pats or belly rubs. Coworkers, delivery people, and visitors alike always have big smiles on their faces after a seeing Juneau! Continued on page 5
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