For the of Stanford’s dogs! love

Dogs are known as "man's best friend" for good reason - they bring joy, companionship, and unconditional love into our lives. And if there’s one thing that just about every Stanfordian has in common, it’s the love they have for their dog/s!

It’s for this reason, we’re introducing a new monthly feature called: “For the Love of Stanford’s Dogs!” This is your chance to show off your pooch so we can get to know all the wonderful woofies from our ‘hood.

Send us some details about your furry friend and don’t forget to include a picture pawfect portrait photo. The doggo featured will win a special doggy treat!

This month, the star is Gracie, a gorgeous girl belonging to Stanford residents Richard and Caretha Randall who live in Etienne Street.

NAME, BREED & AGE: Gracie (Jack Russel Cross, Age 10)

PERSONALITY: Gracie is a friendly little girl with a big personality. While it takes her a bit of time to warm up to strangers, once you’re her friend, she’s your friend for life.

FAVOURITE TREAT: Every evening Gracie is given an anti-itch biscuit treat which she looks forward to.

FAVOURITE THING TO DO/GAME TO PLAY: Gracie enjoys going for walks and absolutely loves to play ball in the garden at around 4pm every afternoon when Richard and Caretha have their tea.

FAVOURITE PLACE(S) TO GO: Gracie is a good traveller and behaves herself in the car as she sits comfortably restrained with her doggie seatbelt secured so that she can’t jump around. She loves going for drives and the beach is a particular favourite place of hers.

ANY BAD HABITS: While Gracie is for the most part a good girl, she does sometimes dig in the garden and recently even caught (and killed) a mole rat. Jack Russels are known to be hunting dogs, after all, so who can blame her? She also has a tendency to run up and down the garden fence barking at everyone passing by.