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Remebering Happy & AnnieBy Sonny MelendrezRecently, my wife Linda and I had to say goodbye to both of our precious doggies—Happy and Annie. For 15 wonderful years, they filled our home with endless joy, laughter, and boundless affection.Happy, our soft-coated Wheaten Terrier, truly lived up to his name. He wasn’t just happy—he was a four-legged burst of sunshine, his tail spinning like a little propeller whenever he saw us.Annie, our Shih Tzu, on the other hand, was a sweet and tiny, gentle soul, always ready to offer kisses in exchange for a head scratch. Her eyes said thank you with every blink.Every morning started the same way: I’d wake them up with a little song before heading outside, and then we would enjoy breakfast together.Throughout the day, they were Linda’s devoted shadows, hanging on her every move as she chatted with them like they were her little children—her“people,”as she lovingly called them.Evenings were special. When it was time to settle in for our favorite shows, I’d call out, “Places, everyone!” and like clockwork, they’d take their spots—Happy resting his head on my leg, Annie curled up in her blanket beside Linda.In those quiet, cozy moments, all wasI Spy With MyLittle Eye...ContestBy Sally KalosPlease look carefully on each and every page, scanning up and down, left and right, from front to back, and then back to front. Don’t give up!If you can find the St. Patrick cartoon character, you’ll be entered into a drawing to win $50! Just email the page number and location where you spotted the St. Patrick cartoon character to contest@ stoneoakhighlights.com.right with the world.We are deeply grateful to Doctors Billand Evan Magehee at Castle West Animal Hospital and their compassionate staff for the care and kindness they showed during this difficult time.Happy had been bravely battling a large tumor that made breathing an uphill fight, while Annie faced dementia, mini-strokes, and other health challenges. Though our hearts ache, we find peace in knowing they are free from pain.Happy and Annie were never just pets—they were family. They were our furry angels, our steadfast companions, our daily reminders of unconditional love. Though they are no longer by our sides, they will live on forever in our hearts.We love you, Happy. We love you, Annie. Always.Sonny Melendrezis an award-winningmotivational speaker,Hall of Fame radio/TV host and author,based in San Antonio.For more of his enthusiastic brand of inspiration and speaking information, visit www.SonnyMelendrez.com and listen to his podcast.The deadline is March 9, 2025.We hope you’ll have fun with our version of a mini-scavenger hunt within our pages. Good luck!Congratulations to our FebruaryI Spy winner Rochelle LeneaveThe PREP School of Stone Oak offers the best care and love for our young students and their families. Our goal is to inspire curiosity, inquiry, and creativity in the classroom to prepare your child for that next chapter in early life.• Infants & Toddlers• Preschool• Pre-K• After School ProgramsFull & Part Time Enrollment Opportunities!OFFERING AFTER SCHOOL BUS PICK UP FROM:Tuscany Heights, Hardy Oak, Canyon Ridge, Specht & Wilderness Oaktheprepschools.com24372 Wilderness Oak San Antonio, TX 78258 (210) 998-5900March 2025www.stoneoakhighlights.com 5