Taco is a 2 1/2 year old Chihuahua and not a shy dog. We encountered Taco on the playfield in White Center next to Steve Cox Memorial Stadium when he ran up full speed, barking all the way. He practically demanded to be Pet of the Week.

Taco lives with Theresa Perez and her daughter Roxana in White Center and they got him as a gift from a friend originally. "He's like a baby" Theresa said, "When we say 'Taco let's go outside' he just gets crazy happy and that is so funny for us."

Taco enjoys chicken and all kinds of meat but does in fact eat Tacos. He's a fierce guard dog, very aware and protective.
When Theresa picked him up she wrapped him in a Hello Kitty blanket but he didn't seem to mind. That might be because he has
a great sense of humor. "When we watch TV, he seems to understand what we are watching." Though he doesn't actually laugh he does have a TV preference, "He likes funny things," Theresa said.

How to nominate your pet for Pet of the Week:

Want to nominate your pet for Pet of the Week? Stop by the VCA West Seattle Veterinary Hospital at 5261 California Ave. S.W. and just ask for a form. A nomination is not a guarantee of appearance and your name and photo may appear in our newspaper and online.

Photos may or may not be used and our "Pet Reporter" may be in touch with you to arrange to take a photo. Pets nominated will be chosen on the basis of uniqueness of the pet and the quality of the story and information submitted.