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Meet China: Westchase Pet of the Week
This week we met up with Richard Pickle of Odessa and his English Springer Spaniel, China.
Patch: When and where was your pet born?
Richard Pickle: 1/1/03 Ocala - a New Year's baby!
Patch: Does she have any brothers and sisters?
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Pickle: Yes, several but they were sold by the time I got her; she was the last remaining of the litter.
Patch: How about a Nemesis?
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Pickle: She is jealous of any other dog when humans are around.
Patch: Favorite song or TV show?
Pickle: She watches all the shows that I do!
Patch: What did she get for Christmas?
Pickle: I took her home to Alabama with me where everybody petted and played with her.
Patch: If your dog were an ice cream flavor what would it be?
Pickle: Vanilla
Patch: Favorite place to walk or play?
Pickle: I walk her around the neighborhood circle that I live on and the the nearby elementary school.
Patch: What is her favorite snack or treat?
Pickle: I give her milk bone treats.
Patch: What tricks can she do?
Pickle: Sit is about it... unless rolling over wanting her belly rubbed counts!
Patch: When is her favorite play time?
Pickle: She is very rowdy first thing in the morning before breakfast.
Patch: Do your dog beg for table-scraps? If so, does he have a favorite?
Pickle: She begs for any and all food; I have restrained from giving her table scraps.
Patch: Does she get along with cats?
Pickle: No! She chases any cats in the neighborhood when I walk her.
Patch: Has she taken a particular liking to any frequent visitors? aka - mailman, trash collector, fedex guy, etc
Pickle: She loves any and everyone who comes to the door; especially my girlfriend, Maryann and the pizza delivery person!