Summary
A black cat named Ghost, adopted from a Texas animal shelter, won Newsweek's Pet of the Week for his attention to his owner's work routine. Ghost's story, along with other pet stories, highlights the deep bond between pets and their owners.
Key Facts
- Ghost is a black cat adopted from the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter in Texas.
- Peggy Poole encouraged her husband, a disabled veteran, to adopt Ghost.
- Ghost formed a close bond with another cat, Tux, at the shelter, and both were adopted together.
- Ghost acts as an "assistant" to Poole, sitting on her desk while she works and reminding her to take breaks.
- Two other pets, Bubby the Maltese and Lucy the Pekingese-Cairn terrier mix, were finalists in the Pet of the Week.
- Bubby overcame serious health issues and helped his owner, Margie Stafford, heal from a personal loss.
- Mona, a mixed-breed rescue dog, was also a finalist, known for her strong attachment to her owner.
