TAMPA, Fla. — Katina Simoff and her husband Howie absolutely loved their dog, Roxie. But Roxie sadly passed away three years ago.
“Coming home to an empty house was really. You know I kept pestering him because I am the one that has to have the dog. I am the one that wants the dog,” explained Katina.
Her proactive approach paid off when she saw a photo of Charlie on the New Port Richey-based Rugaz Rescue website.
“I was like Howie, I have to have him. Any dog who lets somebody put a Christmas hat and lights around his neck and he just had that look of oh Lord why me,” said Katina.
Howie still wasn’t ready for a new dog but, five months later, Katina saw another photo of Charlie again. This time the Shar-Pei Chow Mix came home with them, along with his unique personality.
“They are not your typical in your face, happy-go-lucky dog. Not to say they can’t be, but they are kind of aloof at times. Which is fine because that is what I enjoy,” explained Katina.
She added that her previous Roxie knew Charlie was the one for them and made sure nobody else got dibs on him.
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