Dogs of Olympians

Women's Olympic Gold Medal Winners - Tennis Doubles Champions
Venus Williams has two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and a Havanese named Harold.

Serena Williams has a Maltese named Lorelai and a Jack Russell Terrier named Jackie.  

                                                                  Photo Credit: Venus Williams


Most-Decorated Olympian in World History - Swimming Star 
Michael Phelps has a Bulldog named Herman and a Catahoula Leopard dog mix named Stella. 

Photo Credit: Michael Phelps

U.S. Hero Saves Dogs

Bear is a 1 1/2 year old mutt born on a United States Marine base in Afghanistan's Helmand Province. Bear's mother, Claire and another dog Jack were living on the streets until the military saved them and gave them MRE scraps.  Holly Barnes was deployed as a civilian contract employee and first met Bear when he was 6 months old and he brightened up their lives on the military base.  

Holly worked with the Soldiers’ Animal Companions Fund, to raise the thousands of dollars so Bear Claire and Jack could be transported to the United States. 

Holly officially adopted Bear and Bear loves his new home in Arlington, Virginia.  Claire is now living in North Carolina and Jack is living in Texas.

In the future Holly hopes to work with Bear to earn therapy dog certification so they can help soldiers returning to the U.S. adjust to civilian life.

Watch Video of Bear and Holly

Source: ABC 7 News