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Westside Patrol Squad

A growing collection of the dogs and cats I'm lucky enough to care for. Each one has a favorite routine, plenty of personality, and at least one strong opinion about squirrels.

Canine Patrol

Different job titles. Everybody’s on squirrel patrol.

Neighborhood Squirrel Patrol gold seal

Lily Mae — Lily MaeLocal CelebrityFamous for being herself. Honestly, pretty good career move.

Ivy Rae — Ivy RaeLocal CelebrityMakes her rounds with Lily. The fans handle the barking. I handle transportation.

Olivia Benson — Olivia BensonSocial InfluencerBrings her emotional support entourage. Assumes you came to see her.

Teddy — TeddyHOA PresidentTaking neighborhood complaints. I’d like to file one about management.

Cash — CashRecreation CoordinatorWalks. Playtime. Squirrels. Apparently, I’m his personal assistant.

Hank — HankCritter Control OfficerThe critters were minding their business. Hank has made it his business.

Ziva — ZivaMenace in TrainingStill a rookie. Already a handful. Negotiations go better with treats.

Izzy — IzzyNeighborhood WatchKeeping tabs on the neighbors. Nobody asked. That’s not the point.

Olive — OliveRegional DirectorOn beach patrol. Same job. Better scenery. I’m jealous.

Oakley — OakleyUnlicensed LandscaperNo license. No estimate. Apparently, we’re renovating.

Luka running across the yard — LukaChief Communications OfficerHas an announcement. It could’ve been an email.

Layla relaxing in the yard — LaylaDirector of Mandatory FunFun is mandatory. I wasn’t aware I’d signed up.

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MaverickJob title pending

Diggy standing on a backyard patio — DiggyGroundskeeperThe yard didn’t need a hole. Diggy wanted a second opinion. From Diggy.

Zoey rolling on her back on the carpet — ZoeyTreat Tax CollectorCame inside. That’s taxable.

Feline Patrol

Oliver resting on the couch with his white paw stretched out — OliverHospitality ManagerSnacks and snuggles. I seem to be providing both. He’s management.

Westside Patrol • Feline DivisionPersonnel RecordCLASSIFIED

ReggieCovert Operations AgentIdentity classified. Assignment classified. Honestly, I’ve said too much.

Duchess — DuchessEstate ManagerHer house. Her rules. I’m just the help.

Iverson — IversonDirector of Homeland SecurityThe birds are a threat. So is an empty bowl.

MJBouncerGreets everyone. Denies entry to nobody. Abandons his post for a red dot.

Yoda — YodaTreat BanditStarted shy. Got comfortable. Turned to crime.

A rolling reel of happy pets

More fun adventures from the squad

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Golden dog cooling off in a pink paddling pool

Happy dog enjoying a neighborhood walk

Happy cattle dog on the patio

Dog rolling happily in the grass

Dog ready to play with an orange ball

Gray and white cat sitting beneath a table

Black dog enjoying a sunny day outside

Cattle dog leaning in for a close-up

Orange cat coming over to investigate

Lily Mae

Ivy Rae

Olivia Benson

Teddy

Cash

Hank

Ziva

Izzy

Olive

Oakley

Luka running across the yard

Layla relaxing in the yard

Diggy standing on a backyard patio

Zoey rolling on her back on the carpet

Oliver resting on the couch with his white paw stretched out

Duchess

Iverson

Yoda