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Precious Pet: Jenny

Jenny, the Shoeneck family’s 1-year-old poodle from Ballantyne Country Club, is affectionate, smart and just a little spoiled.

Jack Beckett· Staff Writer
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Jenny, the Shoeneck family poodle
Jenny, the Shoeneck family poodle

BY RESIDENT REPORTER EMMA HORIUCHI

Jenny, the Shoeneck family’s dog, is from Ballantyne Country Club and is a 1-year-old female poodle. This loving family got her as an entertaining addition to their family! She has her original name, meaning “Jenny” wasn’t given to her by the Shoenecks.

Harry Shoeneck says, “She liked our Thanksgiving pie, so as you can tell, she is very spoiled.” Jenny loves to play and is quite friendly with everyone. Jenny knows when to comfort and when to have fun while enlightening people’s day. Harry also mentions that “she is a strong dog through her personality and in strength, but she can be goofy in some moments.”

Jenny helps the sun shine through on hard days in the Shoeneck household. She loves exploring the mountains and also has a passion for playing fetch.

Overall, Jenny is affectionate and smart, while being silly, which makes her a fantastic addition to a family like the Shoenecks.

To recommend a pet to be featured, please email Delia at ballantyne@strollmag.com.

Jack Beckett

Staff Writer

Staff writer for Mercury Local covering government, elections, public safety, and development across multiple publications. Beckett has filed more than 600 stories on local policy, crime, zoning, and civic accountability in Connecticut and the Carolinas.

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