By Haley Mitchell Godwin

The Luverne Journal’s Super Spring Pet of the Season is Tucker, the 2-year-old Goldendoodle that belongs to Ashley Gorey of Luverne. Tucker and his owner won a personalized prize package from Crenshaw Animal Clinic valued at $250.00.

While Tucker’s mom is working at Luverne High School as a special education teacher, Tucker enjoys spending his days at home with his favorite toy, an elephant. When Tucker’s owner comes home, he always greets her with excitement and a wagging tail, ready for belly rubs and cuddling. 

According to the Continental Kennel Club (CKC), Goldendoodles are a designer breed. The CKC does acknowledge Goldendoodles and allows them to be registered through a directory separate from purebred animals. The CKC says that Goldendoodles are highly intelligent with a calm demeanor and lovable nature, easy to train and eager to please their owners. The CKC describes Goldendoodles as obedient and non-aggressive animals that are athletic but also love to relax. 

“Pet of the Week” and the quarterly feature, “Pet of the Season,” are sponsored by Crenshaw Animal Clinic and Dr. Alethea Gammage of Luverne – (334) 335-5309. Crenshaw Animal Clinic is a full-service small animal clinic that provides comprehensive health care for pets. They offer a full range of services to help keep pets happy and healthy- including vaccine administration, routine preventive care, wellness exams, dental care, allergy care, flea/tick/heartworm control, parasite control, routine surgical procedures, microchipping, early detection, and treatment of a wide range of conditions and diseases with in-clinic diagnostics, ophthalmology, spay and neuter, and more. During the quarterly “Pet of the Season” contest, animals featured in “Pet of the Week” will go head to head, and the animal with the most votes will win a personalized prize package from Crenshaw Animal Clinic valued at $250. At the end of the year, all quarterly winners will compete for “Crenshaw County Pet of the Year” and the grand prize. To submit your furry (or scaly, slimy or feathery) friend, visit https://www.luvernejournal.com/pet-of-the-week . If you have submitted a nomination for a pet, and the pet hasn’t been featured, don’t fret! We have rolled all entries over into the next contest.