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FEATURES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2019 People paws-itively love their pooches 1. Man’s (and woman’s) best friend took center stage earlier this week as Monday, Aug. 26 was National Dog Day. Local read- ers provided photos and shared details about what makes their furry friends so special. A special shout-out to Katrina Ortiz of Hermiston, who shared about Mason, a Ger- man shorthaired pointer. Her 5-year-old pooch went missing in April and she hasn’t given up hope of fi nding Mason. 2. 4. 6. HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A15 “He was not just a dog, he was a member of the family,” Ortiz said. National Dog Day, which was started in 2004 by Colleen Paige, celebrates all breeds — purebreds and mutts. It honors family dogs and working dogs that give selfl essly to save lives, keep people safe and provide comfort and companionship. Paige chose the date to coincide with the anniversary of when her family adopted their fi rst dog. 3. 5. 7. 8. Contributed photos 1) Mason, 5, a beloved German shorthaired pointer, disappeared from his Hermiston home in April. Katrina Ortiz is still hopeful that he will return. 2) Tank, who is a little more than a year old, is a pit bull. Alicia Rogers said her 70-pound hunk is the most spoiled child she has. She loves his personality traits and said Tank is the biggest baby. 3) Jax, a 3-year-old German shepherd, is Cassie Greene’s best friend. In addition to his sweet nature, he’s also protective of his pack. Jax likes to go camping and visit his cousins in Hermiston. “His personality and ears make him extra special,” Greene said. 4) Lindsey Burns said her son, Baird, has a best friend in Yerry, a Corgi. The 9-year-old pooch, who is owned by Burns’ parents, loves to lick Baird’s face and go for wagon rides with him. 5) Alvin is a mixed breed dog that was rescued last August in Stanfi eld. Due to his level of fearfulness, he was unable to be adopted. However, Robin Barker of Fuzz Ball Animal Rescue said Alvin chills at her Hermiston home and provides comfort to foster dogs and cats in her care. 6) Drake, a 12-week-old, recently joined the Morris pack in Umatilla. 7) A 7-month-old bloodhound, Daisy has found a best friend in her human sister, Charly. Mama Britiany Jemmett said Daisy follows the baby wherever she goes and is the fi rst one there when Charly cries. 8) Kandi Girl, a 1-year-old American Bully, is a special part of the McDaniel household. “She’s not just a dog she’s family,” said Amber McDaniel. CRYPTOQUIP SUPER CROSSWORD: TORMENT OF THE TIMID SUDOKU DIFFICULTY THIS WEEK EASTERN OREGON EVENTS The place to fi nd everything happening in Eastern Oregon. Post your events. It’s fast and easy! e-Edition For Hermiston Herald information 541-567-6457 • info@hermistonherald.com 333 E. Main St. • HermistonHerald.com Exact digital replica of this print edition is available online, every Wednesday by 5:30 a.m. Check out Hermiston Herald.com for more information.
