Caldwell 1.JPGCaldwell was selected to join the Wright family and become a Sutherland SALT pet because he was the most spirited and unruly of Collie pups in his litter. He is a loyal companion for Scott’s six-year-old daughter Shelby—following her everywhere and sleeping at the foot of her bed, and patiently waiting for the many snacks she feeds him. Caldwell 2.JPGCaldwell has pulled “Lassie duty” on several occasions, most notably when he shepherded her away from the street when Shelby struck out on an outdoor adventure at age three. Caldwell has his priorities straight—he is quick to leap fences to chase squirrels and climb rock ledges during family hikes, but is dependent upon Scott to lift all 90 pounds of him when getting him into the car.

Penny 1.JPGPenny, a Tibetan terrier, made the move from California to Washington, D.C., one year ago to become a Sutherland SALT pet. Penny enjoys an active social life, with daily visits from her walker, Charlie, and weekly walks Penny 2.JPGwith her play group around Dupont Circle. Pilar notes that Penny is the smartest and most playful dog she has ever owned (and she is not Pilar’s first dog): “I often see her sizing me up, trying to decide whether she really needs to cooperate with my requests—most often she refuses, but in a very sweet and mischievous way. You can’t help but laugh.” Although she is not eligible for frequent flyer miles, Penny is an expert traveler, having logged roughly 75,000 miles on United with trips to visit family and friends before settling down in D.C.