Due to the overwhelming response to our “Jewish Dog of the Month” feature, we are excited to announce that we will now be showcasing adorable pups EVERY OTHER WEEK! Email Allie Friedman to nominate your favorite dog (or cat!) .
This month, we say *WOOF WOOF* to Marcy Spiro‘s beloved pup, Tabitha.
Sarah: What is your name?
Tabitha: Tabitha, but my mom has A TON of nicknames for me. Tabby, Tabby Tabs, Taberella, etc.
Sarah: Where did your name come from?
Tabitha: The lovely people at Lucky Dog Animal Rescue named me Tabitha. When I lived in South Carolina, my name was Beverly. But, I try to forget both that name and the bad times I had while living there.
Sarah: What is your favorite food?
Tabitha: I love salty foods, just like my mama! Multigrain Tostitos and saltine crackers are my faves.
Sarah: What is the best compliment you’ve ever received?
Tabitha: So, I think it’s actually the best compliment my dog mommy received…when her boss told her that we look alike!
Sarah: What is your favorite thing to do when you think no one is looking?
Tabitha: I may or may not have flipped over the garbage can and dragged stuff all through the house…three times.
Sarah: Who is your best friend?
Tabitha: Besides my humans? I guess, my dog uncle who I get to see whenever we drive to Rochester, New York to visit my mom’s parents. He’s a bichon poo, and we love chasing each other all around the house.
Sarah: What’s your favorite Jewish holiday and why?
Tabitha: Since my mom works for a Jewish organization, she’s not home for a lot of the holidays. But, one she is always home for is Hanukkah. I love all the Hanukkah lights, the blessings, and sufganiyot. Since my mom doesn’t like jelly donuts, she usually gets cream filled ones, and I get a little cream filling on the tip of my nose!
Sarah: My biggest fear is….
Tabitha: That my mommy leaves me and doesn’t come back. Whenever she leaves I wait by the door and sometimes whine. And when she gets home, I jump and dance, and squeak with excitement until I get some quality tummy time from her.
Sarah: I get most excited when…
Tabitha: …my mommy comes home! Lately, I’ve also started to enjoy hearing the harmonica and singing along.
Sarah: What is your spirit animal?
Tabitha: Remember the original Jurassic Park movie? Well that Velociraptor and I have a lot in common if you disturb me when I’m sleeping.
About the Author: Sarah Brennan
Sarah grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida and graduated from The University of Rhode Island with a degree in Communications in 2012. After graduating, she lived in Israel until 2016 where she got her M.A. in Government from the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya and worked as an Intelligence Analyst at Cycurtiy Ltd. She moved to DC in May 2016 and works at AIPAC on their Policy & Government Affairs team. In her spare time, she enjoys 305 fitness classes, horseback riding, and traveling.
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