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Meet George and Gracie: Westchase Pets of the Week
This week we caught up with Patricia Smith of Chelmsford, and her two Basset Hounds.
Patch: When and where was your pet born?
Patricia Smith: George in GA (4/19/2007), Gracie in Valrico (12/2004)
Patch: Do they have any brothers and sisters?
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Smith: They think they are related!
Patch: How about a Nemesis?
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Smith: Both hate thunder and loud noises, especially firecrackers.
Patch: Favorite song or TV show?
Smith: Dog Whisperer, of course
Patch: What did they get for Christmas?
Smith: One special doggie biscuit each and stuffed toys.
Patch: If your dogs were an ice cream flavor what would it be?
Smith: Vanilla (calm and comforting)
Patch: Favorite place to take a nap?
Smith: Anywhere! Mostly on family room furniture or on their beds in our bedroom
Patch: Favorite place to walk or play?
Smith: Around Gretna Green; they also like visiting Dudley and Rose (bassets) on Snowden Place
Patch: What is their favorite snack or treat?
Smith: Cheese; Publix medium dog biscuits as nighttime ‘cookie’ ;chicken or liver training treats
Patch: When is their favorite play time?
Smith: After walks especially in the morning
Patch: What tricks can they do?
Smith: Come when I use the clicker; Both will lay down for food!
Patch: Do your dogs beg for table-scraps? If so, does they have a favorite?
Smith: George would if we let him –Gracie not so much
Patch: Have they taken a particular liking to any frequent visitors? aka - mailman, trash collector, fedex guy, etc
Smith: Fed Ex, UPS, USPS are frequently delivering to our house and they just bark ‘Hello” then settle down.