2nd Place: Dos Equis
Breed: Chihuahua
Pet parents: Jan and Rob Napierkowski
Community: Longwood
What are some of Dos Equis’ favorite things? Dos
Equis loves running around the yard with his fur sisters
and brothers, lounging by the pool getting a sun tan,
meeting new people, snuggles with his mama, and
treats are always his absolute favorite.
How did you and Dos Equis meet? We met at Polk
County Animal Control when I arrived to pick him up.
What is Dos Equis’ story? Dos Equis was left at animal
control by his previous family because he was “too
old” (13 years old). The rescue I foster for (Florida
Little Dog Rescue) was asked to please take him in as
he wasn’t doing well in the shelter environment. We
jumped at the chance to foster him (senior dogs are our
favorite) and quickly fell head over heels in love with
him. Once he was cleared for adoption, we realized
that we couldn’t let him go, as he had wiggled his way
into our heart and home with his crooked smile and
spunky personality. We foster failed! Dos Equis is now
16 years old and has more energy than most of the
younger dogs that we foster. With his easygoing, loving
personality he teaches our new fosters how to trust
humans again.
Fun Fact! Dos Equis was featured on the first
ever Dog Bowl hosted by Jill Rappaport on Animal
Planet, along with his sister Martini, in 2017. He would
love to spread the word on just how awesome senior
rescue animals are.
12 Central Florida Lifestyle | August 2019