12. Georgio

Pet name (and nicknames): Georgio (Georgie, Mr. G)

Interesting story behind your pet’s name or nickname: None

Pet’s date of birth: 9/28/2020

Pet’s gender: Male

Is your pet spayed or neutered: No answer provided

Pet’s breed: Brussels Griffon

Physical description: Smooth black and tan, 20 lbs.

How long have you had your pet? 4 years

If adopted, how did you come to adopt your pet: N/A

Favorite food/treats: Georgio’s favorite food is his raw beef dog food. He loves sardines and goat’s milk yogurt.

Tell us about your pet’s personality: Georgio is known as the unofficial mayor of Midtown. Everyone knows and loves Georgie. He’s a man about town, a friend to all, and an utterly shameless flirt. Georgio has selective hearing. He’s conveniently deaf when he doesn’t want to be bothered—yet somehow never misses the sound of a sardine can opening. His goal every day, from the moment he wakes until the minute he goes to sleep, is to have fun, and he wants everyone he meets to join him.

What makes your pet happy: Running/playing outside with his friends. His bath in the kitchen sink with a diffuser blow out. Relaxing on the couch with his parents. Sleeping under blankets. Sleeping on his back on the rug, legs akimbo. Monitoring the action outside whether from his window, balcony or porch—he’s on it.

What is unique about your pet: No answer provided

Please tell us about any of your pet’s unusual characteristics or special talents: His stink-eye is legendary. if he’s not in the mood, his look says it all.

Please share a heartwarming story: Georgie has a favorite toy; it’s a stuffed dog that he’s had since he was little. If you’re visiting and he brings it over to you to look at (not touch)—you know you’re officially in the BFF club.

What makes your pet special to you or your family: Our family loves Georgie more than life itself. He means the world to us, and we are grateful for him every day. 

Why should your pet be Tally Top Pet: Georgio should be Tally’s Top Pet because, although all the finalists are worthy, Georgie’s enthusiasm and love of life is just so contagious, his personality is so funny and engaging that he can’t help but inspire joy and laughter among everyone in our community.