Meet Layla. Layla has lived in Kamloops her whole life. She enjoys her owner as well eating treats.
Photo Credit: Amber Nelson
Where are you from and how long have you lived in Kamloops?
My whole life, almost 2 years.
Who is your favourite person to spend time with and why?
My owner, because she gives me treats and tells me I'm pretty.
What is your favourite local store in Kamloops and why?
Anywhere that is pet-friendly– because I love meeting new people.
Describe yourself in one word.
"Whosaprettygirl."
If you could go anywhere in the world right at this moment where would you go and why?
Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology– I hear they have bones.
Photo Credit: Amber Nelson
What is your favourite activity in Kamloops?
Making friends and chasing the ball at the dog park in Brock.
What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you?
One day I accidentally chewed up my human's shoe… apparently I wasn't supposed to do that.
What is the most inspiring thing that has happened to you?
Treats.
Tell us your favourite childhood memory.
When I was little I got sick and had to have an I.V. in, so I got to be carried everywhere and got extra cuddles and treats from my humans.
Photo Credit: Amber Nelson
Where do you volunteer or give back to in the community?
I let anyone stop and pet me and love to make everyone smile with my tricks.
If you could change one thing in the world what would it be?
The stigma around pit bulls. We just want to love like everyone else.
Where would you sneak away to in Kamloops to spend some time alone?
I really don't like to be alone, but my favourite spot is hogging my human's bed!
Photo Credit: Amber Nelson
Where would you like to see positive change in Kamloops and why?
That humans don't forget to spay and neuter their animals.
What do you think makes Kamloops great?
I always have so much room to run and play and explore!
What are 3 things on your bucket list?
1- Get all the treats.
2- Get all the cuddles.
3- Figure out why no one else barks when there is a knock at the door.
Tell us something that not everyone may know about you.
I'm scared of cats.
Photo Credit: Amber Nelson
How do people connect with you, personally, through social media?
By giving me pets when I'm out for walks, or liking my pictures on Instagram: _laylablue_
What has been your biggest struggle either at work or in life?
Remembering to not bark every single time there is a knock at the door.
What do you always find yourself saying?
"Woof."
Tell us your best piece of life advice.
The world would be a nicer place if everyone had the ability to love unconditionally as a dog.
Photo Credit: Amber Nelson
If you could spend one whole day with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select?
Any of my favourite humans.
Why do you think it is important to shop locally?
To support local farm dogs and farmers to take care of their animals.
What has been your proudest accomplishment?
Learning to sit, shake both paws, give a high five, spin around, and wait for my treat.
Give someone you think that deserves it a shout out and explain why!
KamloopsBCNow for featuring such a good dog.
My choice for the KamloopsBCNow In Focus spotlight is:
Kamloops SPCA.
Photo Credit: Amber Nelson
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