By Haley Mitchell Godwin

“My name is Cooper. I think. I am only five months old so I am still learning about a lot of things, including my name. However, I did quickly learn how to sit and fetch. I am a Blue Heeler/Maltese mix and I belong to Roy and Tracy Johnson of Brantley. I eat everything and I  really love bacon, but, I really, really love to play, play some more, and then play again.”

Cooper’s owners said that when they went to pick him up, the name Cooper just seemed to fit. Cooper is full of love and his owners say that he absolutely adores kids. He loves to play with their grandchildren and never leaves their side when they are over for a visit. Each morning Cooper goes to his toy box and begins getting his toys out to play with one by one until he has them all out. Cooper has a sister named Gracie that is a rat terrier. Although they get along great and love to play together, Gracie can put Cooper in his place quickly.

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/#/rounds/1/gallery/enter. If participants 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.