08/14/2025
Pet of the Month for August is.. Ribbon!! ☀️
Ribbon is always over the moon to be at the clinic, bringing lots of joy to the staff!
Her owners say, “if you want excitement, enthusiasm and boundless energy in a dog, get a Staffie.
Ribbon Ann Bows (Ribbon for short) came to us from HugABull Advocacy and Rescue Society in December 2011. We named her Ribbon because she was a Christmas gift to ourselves and she had a white streak of fur running the length of her face that looked like she was adorned in a ribbon.
From the beginning Ribbon had more life in her than the Energizer Bunny. Hilariously, she was kicked out of her first doggy daycare because she had more energy than either the humans or the other dogs could manage. When we took her on hikes, she dared every dog to chase her and not one could catch her. From 2012 on, Ribbon spent several days a week in the north shore mountains on dog hikes until arthritis slowed her down. Now she loves spending time with her moms, her cats, short walks on Grand Blvd, and sussing out the neighbourhood.
For a dog many mistake for a pit bull, and for such a large, commanding looking dog, Ribbon is a sweetheart. She loves humans, children, all the dogs she met on her hikes and the three kittens she help raise. There is not a mean or aggressive bone in her body. Her incredible wagging tail is the only thing that leaves a lasting memory if it hits a bare leg!
Ribbon’s face is now heather grey and her running days are done but she continues to bring a smile and much affection from all who meet her. And she loves to show off her stuffed pizza, popcorn and fox toys to anyone who wants to share in her delight. Anyone who meets Ribbon always remembers her because they remember how much they enjoyed meeting this joyful, sweet girl with a heart of gold and a tail like a whip.”
