Layla Sadie the golden retriever (14 months), Cricket Beans the pit bull mix (2 years), and Bones the Italian greyhound (12 years) are the loves of my life. They are a motley crew and love to chase each other around the house and yard and play with our two boys. Layla loves to play soccer, and Cricket is obsessed with tennis balls, while Bones just wants to cuddle and eat chicken. When they’re not tearing around the house, they are the best cuddle buddies anyone could ask for. They complete our family and bring so much joy to us and everyone who meets them.

Vivian Solomon

Stonington

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