Cat Fisher & Annyong and Toby

Who is in the photo at right?

Toby Stubbs / Male / 8 YO / Hound Mix.

Cat Fisher / Strategic Communications Consultant.

Annyong Bluth Fisher / Male / 7.5 YO / Greyhound.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

Post Thanksgiving coffee break from the family.

What's brewing?

Tim Horton’s Original Blend.

Any treats for you or Annyong and Toby on this occasion?

Some Florida Sunshine.

How did your dogs get their names? Any aliases?

Annyong is named after the Arrested Development character Annyong Bluth. Nicknames include Anny Bean, Beans, The Prince, Bibimbop, Dragon, Anteater.

Toby keep his name given to him from his time in the foster system. Nicknames include Toberton, Tobers, Toblerone, Toby Woby.

How were you and Annyong and Toby united?

Four and a half years ago, I was lucky enough to adopt Annyong from Greyhound Welfare in Maryland. Recently, we moved to Atlanta to merge our family with Toby’s. Now we are twelve legs strong!

Squirrel, postman, cat....?

Annyong: Bikes and skateboards.

Toby: Chases down all of the above, and more.

Stick, ball, squeaky-toy...?

Annyong: Broccoli head and all the dog beds.

Toby: Not interested.

What are your dogs' favorite outdoor destinations?

Any outdoor hiking parks, and the Grandparents’ houses.

Who are Annyong and Toby's best pet-pals?

Each other!

What is each dog's best quality?

Annyong: His calm zen-like demeanor.

Toby: His loving nature...

If Annyong and Toby could change one thing about Atlantans, what would it be?

Teach them how to properly spell the word “dog.” They are very confused at what a “dawg” is.

If Hollywood made a movie about your life in which your dogs could speak, which actors should do their voices?

Annyong: Christopher Walken.

Toby: John C. Reilly.

If Annyong and Toby could answer only one question in English, what would you ask them?

What makes you happiest?

What advice would your dogs give if asked?

“The more meat you eat, the more you will smile!”

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