Pets of WTOP

Charlie showing off a fresh haircut. (Courtesy Jim Battagliese, WTOP Director of Traffic and Weather Operations)

Courtesy Jim Battagliese, WTOP Director of Traffic and Weather Operations

Millhouse the mini-schnauzer chilling out and watching TV. (Courtesy Dan Jones, WTOP web developer)

Courtesy Dan Jones, WTOP web developer

Here's Dexter the news-hound. (Courtesy WTOP reporter Kristi King)

Courtesy WTOP reporter Kristi King

This pooch has quite the story, according to this owners:

"Bernstein Whipkey O'Connor, 'The Bernman,' is a fourth generation descendant of the Lord Galway family of England. Bernman was born in West Virginia, earned his bachelors degree at Villanova University, and is a accomplished business executive. Bern is the CEO of a neighborhood security watch company in Northern Virginia. His hobbies include hunting rabbit, foxes, squirrels & pheasants. He volunteers at St. Luke Church and enjoys a good cigar in his precious, spare time." (Courtesy Caitlin O'Connor, WTOP sales department)

Courtesy Caitlin O'Connor, WTOP sales department

Charlie is almost 4 months old, but was about 2.5 months in this picture. He is a golden retriever mix and was adopted from WARL. He loves chasing after balls and playing tug of war. But when he's sleepy he likes to curl up and snooze with a half eye open on your lap. (Courtesy WTOP reporter and editor Jamie Forzato)

Courtesy WTOP reporter and editor Jamie Forzato

Dogs can have fun in the snow, but serious cold is as rough on them as it is for you. (Courtesy WTOP Morning Drive Anchor Mike Moss)

Courtesy WTOP Morning Drive Anchor Mike Moss

Here's Biscuit, right after she visited the groomer. Previously, Biscuit was a breeder dog for an Amish puppy mill. She was adopted 4 years ago with matted fur, ear infections, bad teeth and a fear of people. Now, she's WTOP's program director's best buddy. (Courtesy WTOP Program Director Laurie Cantillo)

Courtesy WTOP Program Director Laurie Cantillo

Here's Maggie, nose-to-nose with a nocturnal bandit. (Courtesy WTOP Program Director Laurie Cantillo)

Courtesy WTOP Program Director Laurie Cantillo

Buds Maggie and Biscuit sharing their dog bed (Courtesy WTOP Program Director Laurie Cantillo)

Courtesy WTOP Program Director Laurie Cantillo

Team mascot Maggie goes to all WTOP's program director's son's baseball games. Go BCC Phillies! (Courtesy WTOP Program Director Laurie Cantillo)

Courtesy WTOP Program Director Laurie Cantillo

Adorable Dodger. (Courtesy WTOP account manager Beverly Fox)

Courtesy WTOP account manager Beverly Fox

Lily is a jack russell and poodle mix. She's smart, energetic and the apple of her dad's eye. (Courtesy WTOP reporter and anchor Dick Uliano)

Courtesy WTOP reporter and anchor Dick Uliano

Here are Charlie and Chauncey. Charlie the shih-tzu is hanging out while her real dad is in college. But she does help a blind dog, Jack (not pictured), get around the house. Chauncey is new to the crew. Previously a foster, he fits right in -- but hates when his dad goes to work. (Courtesy Jim Battagliese, Director of Traffic and Weather Operations)

Courtesy Jim Battagliese, Director of Traffic and Weather Operations

It's best to hear Jack's story right from the source.

"I rescued Jack in 2005 and he's the best dog. When I lived in Adams Morgan, Jack saved my life when I was about to get held up at gun point. The guy with the gun had a few pieces of his butt chewed up, as he ran away. Jack went completely blind a couple of years ago and is still getting around, although much slower." (Courtesy Jim Battagliese, WTOP Director of Traffic and Weather Operations)

Courtesy Jim Battagliese, WTOP Director of Traffic and Weather Operations

Charlie, Jack and Chauncey getting in a nap. (Courtesy Jim Battagliese, WTOP's Director of Traffic and Weather Operations)

Archie is 8 1/2 years old and a whopping 17 pounds. This furball has three favorite past times: Eating, stalking der and listening to the radio. (Courtesy Dave Garner, WTOP's engineering department)

Courtesy Dave Garner, WTOP's engineering department

Chauncey, 2-years-old, does one of the things he likely does best. (Jim Battagliese, WTOP Director of Traffic and Weather Operations)

Jim Battagliese, WTOP Director of Traffic and Weather Operations

He can't claim full ownership of these ducks, but they do visit each year. And this reporter looks forward to their spring return at the Gangplank Marina in Southwest D.C. (Courtesy WTOP reporter and anchor Alan Etter)

Courtesy WTOP reporter and anchor Alan Etter

Pearl was rescued from a high kill shelter in South Carolina. She loves swimming and playing in the snow. She's super sensitive and intelligent and knows how to work her people over. Plus, she gets very upset when they're upset. (Courtesy WTOP reporter and anchor Lori Lundin)

Courtesy WTOP reporter and anchor Lori Lundin

Ralphie is 17 years young. A tough little rescue dog, he loves to love everybody. That's Riley in the background. (Courtesy WTOP reporter and anchor Lori Lundin)

Courtesy WTOP reporter and anchor Lori Lundin

Chloe, 12, is a beagle and black lab mix adopted from the Humane Society of Missouri in St. Louis. She loves kids and family. (Courtesy WTOP web writer Beth Lawton)

Courtesy WTOP web writer Beth Lawton

Here's Mandu, 6, adopted from the Alexandria animal shelter in February. Her dog roommate, Chloe, is scared of her. (Courtesy WTOP web writer Beth Lawton)

Courtesy WTOP web writer Beth Lawton

This little chihuahua currently holds the title of "cutest dog ever." (Courtesy WTOP commentator Chris Core)

Courtesy WTOP commentator Chris Core

Meet Cavali the Great. (Courtesy Kevin Stanfield, WFED sports producer)

Courtesy Kevin Stanfield, WFED sports producer

Penny the puggle's greatest attribute is that she likes to snuggle. (Courtesy WTOP web editor Sarah Beth Hensley)

Courtesy WTOP web editor Sarah Beth Hensley

Duffy, an 8-year-old Yorkie, is in his "rufferee" shirt and ready for March Madness. (Courtesy Jeff Kessler, WTOP account manager)

Courtesy Jeff Kessler, WTOP account manager

Amelia, a southern flying squirrel. (Courtesy WTOP anchor and reporter Michelle Murillo)

Courtesy WTOP anchor and reporter Michelle Murillo

June the yellow lab. (Courtesy WTOP anchor and reporter Michelle Murillo)

Courtesy WTOP anchor and reporter Michelle Murillo

Take a look at sweet T-bone. (Courtesy Sandy Wexler)

Courtesy Sandy Wexler

Boomer looks out the kitchen window at a feral cat in the rain. (Courtesy WFED web editor Michael O'Connell)

Courtesy WFED web editor Michael O'Connell

Barkley, snoozing with a favorite blanket.(Courtesy WTOP Morning Drive Editor Mike Jakaitis)

Courtesy WTOP Morning Drive Editor Mike Jakaitis

Murphy is one of the few around here that's not excited about the end of winter weather. (WTOP/Mitchell Miller)

WTOP/Mitchell Miller

Take a look at the stripes on Tiger. (Courtesy WTOP reporter Nick Iannelli)

Courtesy WTOP reporter Nick Iannelli

"Hi! My name is 'Ginnie!' I belong to a sales gal at WTOP named Diane Pelton. I was rescued on my 'last day' in a high kill shelter in Kentucky about a month ago. I'm a Jack Russell Terrier/Dachshund mix who loves to chase the rabbits out of the yard, will play catch until your arm just can't throw anymore, and will sit and fall asleep in your lap for as long as you'll let me." (Courtesy WTOP account manager Diane Pelton)

Courtesy WTOP account manager Diane Pelton

This cat, Puma, is lounging away. (Courtesy WTOP reporter Nick Ianneli)

Courtesy WTOP reporter Nick Ianneli

Here's WTOP morning drive anchor Joan Jones' 5-year-old Maltese-tzu. Named Lafferty, he's pictured here with his toy, "Baby." Joan says he loves car rides and swimming in the pool. (Courtesy Joan Jones)

Courtesy Joan Jones

Take a look at George, who belongs to afternoon anchor Debbie Feinstein. Named after Debbie's grandfather, George was rescued in North Carolina when he was a puppy and is now 8-years-old. Never far from Debbie's feet, he's smart and sweet and loves running around in the sunshine -- or just laying in it. (Courtesy Debbie Feinstein)

Courtesy Debbie Feinstein

These two pooches come to you via WTOP reporter Randi Martin. Ruby is a 13-year-old lab and a wedding present Randi and her husband gave each other. While Ruby needs help getting up or down the stairs sometimes -- Randi says they do too.

Small and fluffy Daffy was originally a foster. She was adopted twice and came back both times. Randi took it as a sign she was meant to stay. The two pups are great friends. (Courtesy Randi Martin)

Courtesy Randi Martin

"This is Striper, but my husband and I just call her 'Girlie.' She loves sitting on jeans! She rubs/scratches/nuzzles them." (Courtesy WTOP reporter Michelle Basch)

Courtesy WTOP reporter Michelle Basch

Striper/Girlie loves flip-flops. (Courtesy WTOP reporter Michelle Basch)

Courtesy WTOP reporter Michelle Basch

Here are Wylie (orange) and Inigo (black). Inigo was a feral kitten, so he's shy. He follows extroverted Wylie around everywhere as he learns what it means to be a house cat. (Courtesy WTOP writer and digital editor Lacey Mason)

Courtesy WTOP writer and digital editor Lacey Mason

This is "Terror" or "The Boy" WTOP reporter Michelle Basch's black cat. She says him yawning is about as scary as it gets. (Courtesy Michelle Basch)

Courtesy Michelle Basch

Here's another picture of Ginnie. (Courtesy WTOP account manager Diane Pelton)

Courtesy WTOP account manager Diane Pelton

Tiga, pronounced Tee-guh, has been a tripod cat for more than 3 years after cancer in his left front shoulder. Still going strong! (Courtesy WTOP tech editor/reporter Neal Augenstein)

Courtesy WTOP tech editor/reporter Neal Augenstein

Moxie the Havanese specifically requested she appear in this gallery. (Courtesy WTOP market controller Sam Millstone)

Courtesy WTOP market controller Sam Millstone

Unfortunately, Grace received coal in her stocking this past Christmas. (Courtesy WTOP Living editor Rachel Nania)

Courtesy WTOP Living editor Rachel Nania

Here are Clem and Bailey. Both are rescues. Bailey, the golden retriever/lab mix, is nearly 14-years-old. Clem, "a mutt of a mutt of a mutt," is about five according to the vet.

While Bailey has slowed down, Clem is always revved up. A South Carolina native, he's named for Clemson University. (Courtesy WTOP sports reporter Jonathan Warner)

Courtesy WTOP sports reporter Jonathan Warner

Grace loves the snow. (WTOP Living editor Rachel Nania)

WTOP Living editor Rachel Nania

"Hi! My name is December. I was neglected and left without access to water for days on end in a crummy pet shop before Dave came to my rescue in December 2012. He now gives me fresh water every day. (Courtesy WTOP traffic and weather reporter Dave Dildine)

Courtesy WTOP traffic and weather reporter Dave Dildine

Greta loves bacon. (Courtesy WTOP digital editor Amy Hunter)

Courtesy WTOP digital editor Amy Hunter

Greta shows off her nose. (Courtesy WTOP digital editor Amy Hunter)

Courtesy WTOP digital editor Amy Hunter

Oscar, a beagle/German shepherd mix, is vying for a job in radio. (Courtesy morning show producer for Federal News Radio, Ciera Crawford)

Courtesy morning show producer for Federal News Radio, Ciera Crawford

Shy Inigo (black) likes to be near Wylie (orange) as much as possible. (Courtesy WTOP web editor and writer Lacey Mason)

Courtesy WTOP web editor and writer Lacey Mason

Bailey is a wheaton terrier. She'll bark when you walk in the door, then beg to sit in your lap. She also never turns down a hand out from the dinner table. (Courtesy WTOP assistant editor Samantha Loss)

Courtesy WTOP assistant editor Samantha Loss

Lucy loves to go swimming -- but she's not very good at it. She paddles with her front legs and uses her back legs to walk in the water. At the beach she tries to outrun the waves. (Courtesy Molly Welton, WTOP operations)

Courtesy Molly Welton, WTOP operations