Best Friends is a weekly feature designed to highlight a local resident and his or her pets. To suggest
someone for the series, contact Marissa Weiher, photographer, at photo@themonroetimes.com.
Joe Peters, principal of St. Victor School, talks about his best friend Vermont, a 10-year-old cairn terrier.
Peters met Vermont when he volunteered as a dog walker with the Monroe Theatre Guild at the Green County Humane Society. He walked Vermont and decided to submit his name to adopt him. Although he had dogs growing up, he grew up in a big family and never considered himself the kind of person to become enamored with a dog - until he met Vermont. Vermont gets to visit St. Victor School occasionally, and when he first brought him home, his coworkers threw him a "dog shower."
- Marissa Weiher
Peters met Vermont when he volunteered as a dog walker with the Monroe Theatre Guild at the Green County Humane Society. He walked Vermont and decided to submit his name to adopt him. Although he had dogs growing up, he grew up in a big family and never considered himself the kind of person to become enamored with a dog - until he met Vermont. Vermont gets to visit St. Victor School occasionally, and when he first brought him home, his coworkers threw him a "dog shower."
- Marissa Weiher
Describe Vermont's personality.
We had a rough start. He chewed through shoes and a couch. He also chewed up a Netflix DVD. I came home for lunch, and pieces of the red envelope were stuck in his beard. He's sweet, loving and very friendly. He's great with the kids. I bring him over as much as I can. He's spunky and just energetic. He's not as disciplined as I would like, but he's very playful. He's not shy, I'll tell you that.
What do you and Vermont like to do together?
We sleep, eat. He likes to go for walks. Occasionally I like to run and do situps, and he'll jump on top of me, wanting to help. He likes to cuddle. I struggle sleeping now when he's not there.
What has it been like having Vermont in your life?
I couldn't imagine it any other way. It has been fun and educational. It has brought a sense of playfulness to my life, along with a sense of responsibility.
Overall, it's just been a blast. Everybody likes him. I would encourage people to always check out the humane society as an option. They do wonderful work. I don't think we rescue them as much as they rescue us.
We had a rough start. He chewed through shoes and a couch. He also chewed up a Netflix DVD. I came home for lunch, and pieces of the red envelope were stuck in his beard. He's sweet, loving and very friendly. He's great with the kids. I bring him over as much as I can. He's spunky and just energetic. He's not as disciplined as I would like, but he's very playful. He's not shy, I'll tell you that.
What do you and Vermont like to do together?
We sleep, eat. He likes to go for walks. Occasionally I like to run and do situps, and he'll jump on top of me, wanting to help. He likes to cuddle. I struggle sleeping now when he's not there.
What has it been like having Vermont in your life?
I couldn't imagine it any other way. It has been fun and educational. It has brought a sense of playfulness to my life, along with a sense of responsibility.
Overall, it's just been a blast. Everybody likes him. I would encourage people to always check out the humane society as an option. They do wonderful work. I don't think we rescue them as much as they rescue us.