Pets of Pinehurst: Tiger, "Ace Napper"

Tiger is a busy, hardworking, hard-napping Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

Did I mention napping? Tiger is Good at Napping.

He belongs to Kathy Stephenson and Mike Kelley who own Maple Leaf Hardware and Reckless Video in the Mapleleaf neighborhood. I do realize that this is the Pinehurst blog — and I also know that Mapleleaf Hardware is the first place I go when I need twine or paint or a key made, so I definitely consider it part of my neigborhood. I’ve been going to their store for years and have always liked it because there are always knowledgeable staff around to help me (unlike some big box stores I can name).

I’ve also noticed that it is a Dog-Friendly establishment.

Tiger comes to work at the hardware store Tuesday through Friday, and sometimes on weekends. When he’s there, he first checks in at the front counter for a hello and a treat and then he goes to the office for a series of naps on whoever’s chair is available. He’s so busy napping that you may not notice him if you are in the store.

Did I mention that Tiger is Really Good at napping?

Tiger is from Covington Cavaliers, one of the premier breeders of Cavalier King Charles spaniels. Kathy and Mike got him when he was 6 mo. old. He is their first small dog; they were looking for a Golden Retriever personality in a smaller, easier to exercise and groom package! Joe, their son, named him Tiger because he is white with brown spots.

He brings tons of joy and smiles to Kathy, Mike and Joe’s lives and Kathy reports that Tiger always wakes up in a good mood, which is a good thing, since he is So Good at Napping!

If you’d like to see your pet featured in the Pets of Pinehurst section of the Pinehurst blog, please send an email and a photo to Erica at ehas2dogs@gmail.com.