By Haley Mitchell Godwin

“My name is Fuzz and I am a 2-year-old, gray long-haired tabby cat. I live in the country with my parents, Johnny and Stacey Jones. My human sister-in-law, Alaina, and brother Zane, found me as a tiny kitten beside the driveway one cold, wet night. I was in rough shape and Dad said I was so ugly I would gap lightening. Mom didn’t think I would make it through the night, but fed me and made me a bed in the bathroom. They didn’t have a lot of faith in my survival or appearance and named me after the cat from the movie “Sweet Home Alabama” You know, the one with dynamite tied to its back that ran into the bank when it blew up. Not only did I prove them all wrong and survive, but I also turned into the most beautiful cat ever and I have Mom trained to give me treats when I stand up.”

Fuzz has four older cat brothers, but according to the Joneses, he is the boss. When his human sister comes home from college to visit, Fuzz gets jealous when he doesn’t get as much attention as he wants and tries to put his big sister in her place with the occasional slap. Fuzz is a spoiled feline that is known to be a bit of a bully, which can get him into trouble with his mom. Fuzz loves to snuggle up close when it is bedtime and he does not take into account personal space or his mom’s need to breathe

“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 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.