Friday, November 14, 2008

Meet Our Pets Cover Model


Several judges and friends of Delaware Pets picked Annabelle Grace, a five-pound Pomeranian who turns 5 in January, as our cover model for the December issue. Here she is with her human companion, Deanna Pedicone of Newark.

Annabelle is a natural in front of the camera, and I asked photographer Robert Craig to get a couple of extra shots of Deanna and Annabelle. You'll have to wait for the magazine to see the actual cover shot.

Annabelle is a great story. She is a therapy dog with Paws for People - she reads each week with kids at Woodlawn Library. Deanna says "Goodnight Moon" is Annabelle's favorite book and the kids know that reading it to her helps her calm down at the beginning of the library sessions.

Annabelle also volunteers at CERTS, a day program for people with significant disabilities.

Deanna reports that Annabelle also has flown on planes (she has a carrying case that fits under the seat), has lots of great outfits (notice the red sweater she's wearing in this photo) and knows when her Christmas presents have arrived and are hanging in her Christmas stocking. "She sits and stares at it," Deanna says.

The next issue of Delaware Pets will reach pet stores, vets' offices, groomers and other pet-related businesses in early December.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Cute dog, cute owner. =)