Say hello to Apollo, our bouncy new Dog of the Month! At just 4 months old, this Golden Shepherd, a Retriever-German Shepherd cross, is already proving to be a firm favourite with the St John’s regulars.
On receiving the honour of St John’s Coffee Shop’s Dog of the Month, Apollo had this to say: 🐾
“Hi, I’m Apollo! I’m 4 months old and a Golden Shepherd, which is a fancy way of saying I’m half Retriever, half German Shepherd. Fun fact: my family’s surname is Shepherd too, so I think I was always meant to be theirs.
I’ve only been part of the family for two months, but I’ve wasted no time making myself known… I say hello to everyone I meet. Though, not everyone loves quite that much energy coming at them, but I’m working on my manners in puppy training classes! At home I’m learning to be gentle with my 15-year-old deaf cat housemate, who’s showing me the ropes with the patience of a saint (she’s a rescue, and the real hero of our household). I’m also growing by the day, so who knows how big I’ll be if you ever meet me!
My family and I are regulars at St John’s Coffee Shop, usually rolling in with human and doggo friends for the cakes and doggy treats. The volunteers there are absolutely amazing, and I can’t wait to be back causing my usual friendly chaos. Come find me and say hello, I promise I’m every bit as excitable as I sound!”
Apollo’s boundless energy and big personality are a joyful reminder that every dog, no matter how young, brings their own kind of magic to our community.
We’ll see you on Saturday, Apollo. Try not to say hello to everyone at once! 🐾
Got a dog that’s visited the coffee shop? Nominate them for Dog Of The Month here.
