IN WRITTEN BY STEPHANIE JORDAN
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iscuit’s preferred spot to sleep each night is at the foot of the bed, nestled cozily under the covers next to the feet of her owner, Misty Alexander. Considering her plush nightly accommodations, it is difficult to imagine that four years ago Biscuit was a puppy needing a forever home. Born amongst a litter of Dachshund mix puppies, Biscuit was being cared for by LA (Louisiana) Baby Mommas, a non-profit organization that specializes in rescuing puppies that require around the clock monitoring and bottle feeding. Having lost her dog of 15 years a few short months prior, perhaps Misty’s heart needed rescuing, too. An application was submitted, and the Alexanders soon received a call that Biscuit was ready to be adopted. She was brought home and given to Misty on Mother’s Day four years ago, and except for her two sons, Misty says that Biscuit has been the best Mother’s Day gift she’s ever received. “She’s the sweetest little dog ever,” Misty said. “She immediately loved us, and we loved her.” In the years since her adoption, Biscuit has fit right in with the Alexander family. A household with two young boys, Nash (9) and Rex (7), Misty says it’s hard to know who the real animals are in the house sometimes. And while she may not be a show dog, Biscuit is shown the same love and attention as any dog of high pedigree. In fact, the youngest of the Alexander boys cannot remember a time that Biscuit wasn’t a part of their home and family.
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his was the vision Andrea Everson had twelve years ago when she held the first Best in Sheaux fundraising event for Robinson’s Rescue Low Cost Spay/Neuter – that every dog or cat would have the opportunity to live the life of a show dog. Best in Sheaux started as a watch party for a group of donors with love for Robinson’s Rescue and the Westminster Dog Show, and since its inception, it has grown into one of Shreveport’s most anticipated events. Robinson’s Rescue rolls out their version of the red carpet
– a dog-friendly green turf – to recreate its own form of the Westminster Dog Show and highlight all types of dogs in our local community. All dogs, including “pure breeds” and beloved mutts, are welcome to walk the runway and strut their stuff in support of Robinson’s Rescue and its mission to prevent pet overpopulation through high-quality, affordable spay and neuter surgeries to our community. “Our end goals is for Northwest Louisiana to be a no-kill community, and every dog and cat has a loving home. 29
