Meet Remington Holmes, better known as Remi, a dapper cockapoo with a red apricot coat and a distinguished tuxedo-white chest. This not-too-big and not-too-small ball of fluff resides at Livano Kemah with his human, Kirsten.
For Kirsten, Remi truly is a dream come true. Growing up with family dogs, she always knew she wanted one of her own. As a teenager, she set aside earnings from her first job for this future pet, whose name she already knew would be Remington. In 2020, Kirsten’s college closed its dorms due to the COVID-19 pandemic and she found herself moving back home. Away from the dorm’s strict no-pet policy, she saw her opportunity and started searching for her perfect pup.
Kirsten found a reputable breeder with a litter of cockapoos, but all were spoken for. She readied herself to wait patiently for months or even years. Kirsten did not have to wait long. In the midst of pandemic uncertainty and chaos, one sweet puppy — the pick of the litter, in fact — found itself without a home, and Kirsten got the call that he could be hers. She had nothing ready for him except one dog toy, purchased years before and embroidered with the name “Remington.”
Kirsten and Remi have been inseparable ever since. Loyal, almost to a fault, this “Velcro dog” doesn’t like to leave Kirsten’s side, following her from room to room around her apartment. Remi is a bit of a performer, his repertoire ranging from the standard “sit” and “stay,” to crowd pleasers like “whisper” (a silent bark) and “talk trash” (a playful growl). Like any great talent, he does have his eccentricities — shunning kibble in favor of Kirsten’s homemade meals.
Remi’s days are filled with walks, playtime, and a healthy dose of snuggles. Bird- and turtle-gazing at the Livano Kemah pond is a favorite pastime, and you may have seen him chasing his ball at the pet park. Remi is also a beloved fixture at the Livano Pet Center dog daycare which he attends three days a week.
Remi is a lover of both people and dogs, so if you see him and Kirsten around Livano Kemah, say “hello” and give Remi a scratch.
