“The One Who Only Reads the Declassifieds” 

Name: Kofi

Belongs to: Cristina

Breed: Chihuahua/beagle mix

Age: 13

A senior dog with a love for gossip, Kofi cannot be bothered to read a long article. She gets right to it and looks for the declassifieds in every issue of Mars’ Hill. She’s probably hoping for someone to mention how cute she is or how mysterious she looks when sipping on her Starbucks coffee while finishing assignments at the Pavilion. 

“The Op-Ed Enthusiast”

Name: Scout

Belongs to: Sadie

Breed: Bernedoodle

Age: 6

It doesn’t really matter that the only words Scout knows are “park,” “walk,” “cuddle” and “toy,” nor that if you spell them out instead of saying them, she won’t know what they mean. She loves to read your opinions and has plenty of her own, too, such as there’s no such thing as too many treats. 

“The Poetry Lover”

Name: Austen

Belongs to: Sophie

Breed: Mini Australian Shepherd

Age: 3

An old soul, Austen has discerning literary tastes. He enjoys late evenings reclining by the fire, drinking a strong cup of tea and soaking in the wisdom of his favourite poets. While he is drawn to the works of writers such as W.H. Pawden, John Treats and Mary Olifur, he tends to shy away from the likes of Ezra Pound. 

“Sports Paws” 

Name: Pepper

Belongs to: Emma

Breed: Morkie

Age: 8

When Pepper is not napping, she is hitting the courts in her Lakers jersey. Fully immersed in the world of sports, she is always on the ball–literally. Whether she is barking for a big play or calling out a foul, she truly knows how to keep the crowd howling. 

“Performative Reader” 

Name: Brynny

Belongs to: Faith

Breed: Mini Australian Shepherd

Age: 2

While she claims to read each issue and frequently brags about her support of print media, Brynny has the attention span of a modern 12-year-old, and can only sit through Tik Toks featuring dogs being dressed for rainy walks. Despite this, she thoroughly enjoys the pictures.