My name is Paula Perry and I have been owned by Shar-Pei for almost twenty years.

Theo claimed my heart in December of 1988. I just went to "look", but who could resist such a face? Certainly not me! Theo was my heart and soul - I tragically lost him to Lymphosarcoma in Dec '99. He was 11 years old. 

Isaac became co-owner with Theo in May of 1992.  I lost Isaac in June of 1997 to kidney failure caused by Amyloidosis.

In March of 1997 the boys took in a third partner -- Bailey. Bailey was our girly-girl. Bailey was a certified Therapy Dog and had two legs towards her Agility Novice Standard Title.  We unexpectedly lost her to spleen and liver cancer in February 2002.  We were devastated and miss her SO much.  

In December 1997 Walter joined our family. He is the king of couch potatoes and tries to keep everyone in line!

Jack was born in December 2001 and came home at 8 weeks of age.  He was with us for about a month when we lost Bailey.  When she started acting "mopey" I just thought she was jealous of the new puppy when she really wasn't feeling well.

The newest member of our family is Katie.  Katie is full of personality.  Katie was born in Feb 2002 and came home on Cinco de Mayo!  She is related to Bailey and Jack -- her mother is Bailey's half-sister and Jack's g'ma!  Bailey's daddy is her great g'pa.  Katie and Jack have the same daddy --- got all that?!!

These guys are my kids and I can't imagine life without them.  One of my favorite quotes is "Dogs are not our whole lives, but they make our lives whole" --- Roger Caras