Four years ago this month Sutherland SALT Business Manager Andrea Christman, and her husband Andrew, expanded their family with the adoption of Chester—a “talkative” SALT and pepper miniature schnauzer who loves to be the center of attention. Chester spends his days keeping close 
watch over his Herndon, Virginia neighborhood and, while his bark can be
SALT Pet(s) of the Month: Killer and Stanley
Brothers Killer and Stanley have been the companions of Sutherland SALT administrative assistant Melissa Bragg since she moved to Atlanta 12 years ago. New to town, Melissa and her friend set out to find a four-legged companion or two at the Atlanta Humane Society. They got lost and wound up at Marietta Humane Society, and
SALT Pet(s) of the Month: Dylan and Skittles
Dylan and Skittles were rescued by Sutherland SALT Admin Extraordinaire, Becca Menso, in her college days—Dylan from an irresponsible roommate and Skittles from an irresponsible neighbor. All three being suburban Maryland natives (and Maryland Terrapin fans!), they recently made their big move to the Logan Circle neighborhood in the District of Columbia and are loving
SALT Pet of the Month: Mikka’s “Shakes” the Clown
Shakes is a shy and gentle pit bull mix, who is quite the multistate pup. He was rescued by Sutherland summer associate (and aspiring SALT team member) Mikka Gee Conway (University of Minnesota Law School, 2011) and her husband, Mike, in 2004, after being abandoned near a dumpster in North Hollywood, California. Currently living comfortably
SALT Pet of the Month: Michele’s “Joe”
Joe Borens (aka Joe Joe and Chunky Chicken) is a special four-year-old English bulldog and loyal member of the Borens family. He is particularly loved for some of his unique characteristics, including his ability to sleep 23 hours a day, his wall-shaking snoring and his unwillingness to go outside (even for the most basic of
SALT Pet of the Month: Scott’s Collie – Caldwell
Caldwell 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
SALT Pet of the Month: Pilar’s Lucky Penny
Penny, 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 
with her play group around Dupont Circle. Pilar notes that Penny is the smartest and most playful dog