Hi, my name is Sparky and I am Largo Veterinary Hospital’s August 2010 Pet of the Month. I am a 4 ½ year old Domestic Medium Hair orange kitty. I am special to my mom and dad because I talk to them. Shhh…don’t tell the doctors, but my favorite treat is Pounce. I am a funny boy. I jump at my own shadow. I ran outside and then froze when I didn’t know where to go. My owners love me so much they brush me all the time. I love chicken juice and to sleep all day. I am so spoiled I get to sleep on my dad’s chest or on my owners’ bed.

Hi, my name is Baby and I am Largo Veterinary Hospital’s July 2010 Pet of the Month. I am a 9 year-old Shih Tzu. I light up my owners’ lives and I am very smart. Shhh…don’t tell, but my favorite treat is doggie ice cream. Something funny that happened was the time I locked my owners out of their truck at a rest stop in Tennessee. Sixty-five dollars and two hours later, we were back on the road. My owners love me so much I have my own raincoat and trenchcoat for the rain and cold. I am so spoiled I get to sleep on top of my daddy’s head.

Hi, my name is KoKoMo, and I am Largo Veterinary Hospital’s June 2010 Pet of the Month. I am a 10 year-old mixed breed dog. I love my owner unconditionally and she always knows when I am sick. Something funny that happened to me was the time I barked at a large leaf that blew into my yard. I didn’t know what it was and when I went to sniff it, it moved and scared me. I love to play Frisbee, chase balls, and go for walks. Shhh…don’t tell Dr. Lutz and Dr. Wood, but my favorite treat is real marrow bones from Publix that my owner cooks for me. I am so spoiled that I get to sleep wherever I want, but I always end up by my owner in the morning so she doesn’t oversleep.

Hi, my name is Gracie and I am Largo Veterinary Hospital’s May 2010 Pet of the month. I am a domestic medium hair cat. I am one year old and have been a patient of Largo Veterinary Hospital since I was 6 weeks old. My mom tells me that I am the sweetest cat in the world. Don’t tell Dr. Lutz and Dr. Wood, but my favorite treat is Shrimp & Fish Fancy Feast. My owner loves me so much she lets me do anything I want. I have a 22 pound brother who tries to intimidate me, but he does not. I am so spoiled that I get to sleep on my mommy’s tummy.

Hi, my name is Margarita and I am Largo Veterinary Hospital’s April 2010 Pet of the month. I am a 9-year-old Chihuahua. I am special because I am very loving, but I do have an “attitude”. I love belly rubs. And I love to bark at other dogs as long as I’m not standing next to them. Shh…don’t tell, but my favorite treats are milk bone cookies. My owners brought home another dog and I would not stand for it. My owners love me so much that they will do anything to spoil me including letting me sleep in bed with them.

Hi, my name is Gabby and I am Largo Veterinary Hospital’s March 2010 Pet of the Month. I am a 12-year-old Muted Calico Cat. I am special because for my first airplane ride, my stepdad bought me a $300 alligator bag. Who cares, mother says I’m worth it! I have trained her to feed me and brush me on command at any hour of the day or night. Shh…don’t tell, but my favorite treats are Lean Treats and Temptations. My favorite place to sleep is on my mom’s shoulder but I am allowed to sleep anywhere I wish. I only need and love my mother; I won’t let anyone else catch me or pick me up!

Hi, my name is Molly and I am Largo Veterinary Hospital’s February Pet of the Month. I am a 14-year-old Cocker Spaniel. I am special because I live to please. I love people, befriending other pets, and watching television. Ssh…don’t tell, but my favorite treats are cheese and fruit. Something funny that happened to me was the time I tried to climb a tree while chasing a squirrel. My owners love me so much that they consider me to be their “little girl.” I am so spoiled that I sleep anywhere I want, even on my owner’s bed.

Hi, my name is Loui and I am Largo Veterinary Hospital’s January Pet of the Month. I am a 5-year-old Domestic Shorthair cat that is a Hurricane Katrina survivor. I am extremely affectionate and love life. I enjoy playing and hanging out with my family more than anything. My favorite treat is wet cat food. Much to my mom’s dismay I love lizards, too! One time my mom threw a ball and I jumped four feet in the air to catch it. My owners love me so much that they let me play in my favorite part of the house: the screened in area around the pool. I am so spoiled that I even get to sleep with my owners.

Hi, my name is "Jasmine" and I am Largo Veterinary Hospital's December Pet of the Month. I am a 4-year-old Golden Retriever mix. I am special because I am a loving "rescue" who acts as the mother hen of my house. I am spoiled as I get to go just about anywhere with my owners. My mom loves me so much that she lets me sleep next to her. Sometimes I get in the bed and hide under the covers. My owners love me so much that they rescued a Springer Spaniel to be my little brother.

Hi, my name is "Pauli", and I am Largo Veterinary Hospital's November Pet of the Month. I am an 11-year-old American Domestic Shorthair. My mom says I'm special because I arrived at the front door shortly after my mom lost her husband. I am a miracle sent by him. A funny story about me was the time I got caught in the closet and couldn't get out. My mom loves me so much that she lets me sleep under her arm with her head on my chest. Ssh…don't tell Dr. Lutz or Dr. Wood but my favorite treat is Albacore tuna and crabmeat. I love to beg in the kitchen standing on my back legs. I also enjoy watching the golfers and runners from my porch. At the day's end, I can curl up anywhere I want for a catnap.

Hi, my name is "Cash", and I am Largo Veterinary Hospital's October Pet of the Month. I am a 16-year-old Spaniel Mix and was adopted from the SPCA when I was 3 years old. My mom and dad say I'm special because I can make them laugh every day. A funny story about me was the time my mom and dad asked me what I wanted and I said, "ooouuuttt!" Don't tell my friends, but my mom and dad call me Pookie Boy and Sweetie Baby all the time. My favorite treat is cheese and I love to try to hide my bones in the carpet. I am so spoiled that I get to sleep wherever I want.

Hi, my name is “Tiger” and I am Largo Veterinary Hospital’s September Pet of the Month. I am an 8-year-old American Maine Coon. My mom and dad say I’m special because I love people and I’m very social. I love to take walks with my full body harness leash. A funny story that happened to me was the time I had a chat with a dolphin. I am so spoiled that I get to sleep in my mom’s arm using her as my pillow and receiving my favorite treat, belly rubs!