I’m so honored and happy to be selected June Dog of the Month that my nubbin’ can’t stop wagging. June is extra special since I’ll celebrate my twelfth birthday this month! Like most older gentleman, I’ve developed a bit of a routine. As soon as I walk through the door at NoBonz, I’m greeted by the nicest girls you could ever hope to meet; getting a nice welcome pat on my noggin’. I then proceed straight to the green platform where it gets a three-legged christen. I’m always rewarded with a “MONZA! BLAH BLAH!” Pretty sure that means Monza, Good Boy. After greeting all my buddies, I like to take a nap to make sure I have energy for the POOL PARTY. Aren’t they the best!? Whether I get to bite at the hose water or chase the plastic egg around the pool, it always makes me feel happy. I’ve made many friends in the ten plus years I’ve been coming to NoBonz with Barney and Juneau being my two favorite four-legged besties. I’ve even had a few girlfriends over the years. I fondly remember my favorite girl, Willis. Despite my tough-guy exterior, she was always so sweet to me. Perfectly content to hold paws or just lay with me on the red futon. Since I’m getting older and I don’t get around as well as I did when I had puppy breath, my time at NoBonz is coming to a close. Until then, I intend to make the most of my Fridays at “School”. I will always cherish the friendships I’ve had at the best doggie daycare in the world and will miss all of you when I’m no longer able to come play.MONZA (aka – Monzarottie)
May: Henry
Henry came into our life in the spring of 2011, a fit and lively dog. A second chance rescue from the Oregon Humane Society, Henry was originally picked up in the Klamath Falls area, having survived outdoors on his own for an unknown time. I like to imagine Henry as having traveled the world in that time; developing his refined tastes for swimming in rivers and accepting chin-scratches, and discovering his favorite game - chewing his rope whilst laying on his back, getting belly rubs. Regardless of his adventures, Henry was a welcome addition to our family: energetic in the field and a love sponge at home, happy to join me and Katie for a night of knitting or a weekend of camping, wiggling all the while.
April: Gurgi
Hi, my name is Gurgi! I’m named after the furry & mischievous little hero from The Black Cauldron. Just like him, I enjoy going on wild adventures with my dad on our morning runs. I will do any number of tricks for “munchies and crunchies,” but my favorite is to dance! My very important job is to go to my parent’s dental office every Friday, and help mom with paperwork. I get paid in treats! Just like Gurgi from the movie, I also enjoy spending quality time with my friends. So I joyfully grab life with all four paws at the dog park and at No Bonz! Born and raised here in Portland, I’m half Mini-Schnauzer half Parsons Terrier. I like being really calm and cuddly when I’m inside, and have my mom completely wrapped around my paw whenever I give her that puppy-dog look. My favorite thing is when my parents take me to the dog park and they say the magic words “Okay Gurgi, go on!” Because I’m half Parsons Terrier, I can run faster than even the really big dogs, except for Zeus the Rhodesian Ridgeback of course!
March: Inqui
Hello, I’m Inqui. I’m 12 years old but don’t let the age fool you. I’m a calm but spirited 12 year old Shih-Tzu. I have been in Portland for 9 years now and while I don’t care for the rain I love all the green lawns and dog parks throughout the city. I think I have visited most of them. My mom and dad say I’m very clever. I know how to open cabinet doors and my favorite, doggie gates. I’m a pretty mellow guy. I spend my days observing all my buddies at No Bonz and being the staff’s little helper (at least that’s what Jake calls me). I like it when I get called handsome and am the center of attention of course. My favorite things to do are sleeping, eating treats, hanging out on the beach and ROAD TRIPS!!! I LOVE ROAD TRIPS and TREATS, did I mention treats?!?!