Rocket
California Dreamin’
In October 2007, Jennifer Gill met a wiggly, affectionate Bichon Frise named Rocket—and it was love at first sight. “When I saw him at the ASPCA Adoption Center in New York, he was such a happy and loving dog that I couldn’t help but immediately fall in love with him,” she says. “He’d been dropped off the day before by a family who wasn’t able to care for an active puppy—but I was up for the challenge!”
And a challenge it was. The one-year-old pup was a ball of youthful exuberance, but he was also more than willing to tame his wild ways for his new pet mom. “Learning commands, leash manners and house breaking took some time, but Rocket was an eager student and seemed to enjoy the education,” Jennifer says. “We even found him a wonderful, loving day care—that way, he could play all day and work out his puppy energy while I was at the office!”
In 2008, Jennifer’s company moved her from Manhattan to Los Angeles, where Rocket quickly adapted to the good life as a Cali pooch. “L.A. is so different from New York! There is more grass, a yard to play in, trails to hike and boardwalks on the beach. After exploring these new sights and smells, Rocket decided that he loves his new city. He enjoys his new day care and adores riding in the car, hiking up Runyon Canyon in Hollywood and going to the park in Culver City.”
This plucky Yankee pooch has also embraced the West Coast’s laid-back lifestyle. Jennifer adds, “During his lazy time, I can usually find him sitting at the big picture window in our living room, looking out at all the neighborhood activities.”
