My dog's name: Kiara

Hometown: Madison, WI

How we met: Kiara was one of a litter of puppies whose mom had been killed by a car. I met her when she was 5 weeks old and she climbed into my lap and wouldn't leave. We've been inseparable ever since.

What makes my dog special: She's extremely intelligent, and very focused on her mommy. She loves cuddling in bed, going to the dog park, going to the pet store, and going to my parents' farm. She will pretty much do anything I ask her to do. And she's super friendly with both people and dogs. But, she's also extremely protective of her mommy.

My dog's likes/dislikes: She loves to play with other dogs, especially my dad's German Shephard. She loves to go to the dog park, and loves to go for car rides.