b'Dog LifeI know it seems hard sometimes but remember one thing. Through everydark night theres a brighter day. So no matter how hard it get, stick yourchest out, keep ya head up.and handle it. TupacI ts not every day your dog turns 15,and when you have a dog in your lifeas special as Puck, there is plenty of rea-son to celebrate. Pucks birthday has beencelebratedeveryyear,thankstohishumans,HeatherandMike. Thisyear,they wanted to go all out, especially afterdiscovering Puck has a tumor on his liver.The couple made the decision to gowitharaptheme,andthoughtTupacShakur, who always lived with his headheld up high while helping and believingin others, would perfectly fit Pucks per-sonality.Inthesong2OfAmerikazMostWantedbyTupacandfeaturingSnoop Dogg, there is a line in the lyrics:aint nothin but a gangsta party. ThatwastheinspirationforthethemeofPucksbirthdaypartywithaslightchange-upsuggestionfromMiketogowith Pawty.Sweet Dog Tampa, a bakery special-izing in sweet treats and cakes for dogs,was Heathers go-to source. After placingherorderonlineforasixinch,threelayerpeanutbuttercake,HeatherwascontactedbyAlly,theownerofSweetDog Tampa, and the two began collabo-rating on the cakes design. Sweet Dog Tampa treats and cakes are made with all-natural and healthy Since this year was extra special foringredients. The ingredients in Pucks cake included whole wheat flour, peanut Pucks family, they not only ordered thebutter, applesauce, and Greek yogurt. Ally, owner of Sweet Dog Tampa, can custom cake, but also had a sign, shirtsaccommodate special requests for allergies and dietary needs. She offers and dog bandana made for him.gluten-free and grain-free cake options as well. www.SweetDogTampa.square.siteEveryyear,IvetakenapictureofInstagram: @sweetdogtampa Puckonhisbirthday,saidHeather.IPhotograph by Stills by Hernan www.StillsByHernan.com actually have the entire series hanging inmy living room. It has been my favoriteEDITORS NOTE: There aint nothin gangsta about Puck. He has always been the perfect collection of Puck to see unfold. Ugentleman, and game for anything. He does, however, have a posse with whom he enjoysdoggin around.18 THE NEW BARKER www.TheNewBarker.com'