Jackie Bush innocently helped her daughter by babysitting her male puppy for one month 10 years ago. The two became very attached and T.J. became Jackie's.

Her daughter, Teisha, got another Pomeranian. T.J. is very protective of Jackie and you can see why. They walk twice a day, at least once to Roxhill Park, then they run around the perimeter and walk back home.

Jackie said "we walk for exercise, health and fun." T.J. also loves to ride the bus and lets out a happy bark when it comes into view as if to say "here it is." T.J. loves when Jackie's husband, A.C., gets home from work, he is a chef and often brings home little treats. Daily doggy chicken strips are also a favorite treat.

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