Stormstown Dispatch

We have four dogs now. Sadly, one of our Scotties passed away on April 25, 2025.

This was Toby, our male Scottish Terrier. He was a bit of a kleptomaniac since he liked to steal shoes, gloves, etc., just to be chased. His other pastime was barking at rabbits and catching sunbeams. He also loved belly rubs, but his dislikes were thunder, fireworks, and going to the vet. His Gotcha Day was October 15, 2015.

This is Tillie, a 10-year-old female Scottish Terrier, and she was Toby’s sister. She is the spokesdog of the pack, and will remind us when it’s mealtime, when to put on their lighted collars, and when the other dogs are getting in trouble. She also serves as my alarm clock in the morning. One of her pastimes is chasing rabbits. Tillie’s Gotcha Day was October 15, 2015.

This is Trixie, our female 8-year-old West Highland Terrier. She likes to play tug-of-war and soccer with me. She has the best wigglebutt around and is quite happy most of the time. Right now, she is dealing with being the middle child. Her Gotcha Day was March 3, 2017.

Tripper is now 7 years old, and he has grown up a great deal. He is larger and heavier than his sister, Trixie, but he is still a puppy at heart. He is not a morning dog and is a bit grumpy when he gets up. Even so, his mood remains mercurial but less so as time passes. He loves his ball, chasing it when I kick it, and grabbing my pants leg. His gotcha day was August 17, 2018.

Our youngest member of the pack is Trisha, a female Scottish Terrier. She was rescued from a puppy mill in Ohio, and her gotcha day was December 16, 2021. Her age was not known until we discovered that she already had an ID chip. The chip was scanned, and we found out her birthdate is 12/21/2018. She plays with every toy she encounters, especially if they squeak. She was shy around strangers but has come out of her shell and looks for adventure. She is mischievous, playful, and very active.

After Toby passed, we decided to apply for another rescue Scottish Terrier.

He will be picked up in western Ohio later this month. Following our ‘T’ naming convention, we plan to name him Tinsel. Our hope is that Tinsel will easily integrate with our pack.