Introducing the Wednesday Dogs of Dogster: Subi, Gizmo, Draper, Rue, Machado & Rosa

Hey Dogsters! Today, we're introducing our new Wednesday Dogs of Dogster, a rotating crew of hilarious dogs and their families. Scroll down for a quick introduction to Amanda & Subi, Kate & Gizmo, Meagan, Draper & Rue, and Nicole, Rosa & Machado. Check back here every Wednesday for the latest adventures of our Dogster crew!

Amanda & Subi

Hey y'all, I am Amanda, a Senior Content Manager here at Pangolia. And this is Subi, my quirky chi rescue with a personality as big as her appetite. A particularly wide bottom and a set of bowed legs have blessed her with a distinguished gait, waddling around like a miniature cowboy. Though she’s timid by nature and often found hiding in the safety of her bed or kennel, her obsession with snacks pushes her into brave new territories—like under the kid table during dinner time or at the window to ward off passer-byers with her intimidating bark.

Her life thus far has been a series of adventures and challenges fuelled by a love for food and a need to adapt to new environments every so often. Subi’s had her share of hardships and lived in a few different spots before settling into her forever home with us. Although she can be a bit skittish and shy to new faces - human and dog - the majority of the time, she’s a happy-go-lucky chihuahua whose love can be won over with a treat and a little patience.

We are so excited to bring you back to the beginning, share her journey, and tell you all the hilarious things she does. Her story is just beginning and I am super happy to invite you into Subi’s world, one tail at a time.

Kate & Gizmo

Hi, I’m Kate and I’m a Senior Content Manager at Dogster. A couple of years ago, I spotted my little man Gizmo on a local dog rescue website and immediately knew I had to meet him.

His name was Junior, and he had an air of slightly deranged joy in all of his pictures. He was fluffy, outgoing, and smiley, visibly straining toward the people in every picture.  His backstory was pretty mysterious – all they knew was that he’d come out of an overcrowded shelter in Texas. The rescue had tested him with kids, cats, and other dogs, and he passed with flying colors. Basically, he was perfect.

I adopted Gizmo (his new name suits him much better) with my best friend, so he has multiple families and feels at home in at least five different houses. He’s a sweet little velcro dog who loves to wiggle his way into everyone’s hearts. And although he was pretty nutty at first, he has settled into being the perfect coworker, napping on my lap while I type and popping into almost every Zoom meeting. He loves road trips, hiking, and napping in the softest spots available – ideally a Princess and the Pea-style pile of blankets and pillows.

Stay tuned to read about Gizmo’s debut in People Magazine, doggy DNA test results, yurt adventures, and more!

Meagan, Draper, and Rue

Hey there! I’m Meagan, a Senior Content Manager here at Dogster, and I’m here to give you a peek into my life as the proud fur mom of two long-haired miniature dachshunds. Meet Draper, named after the one and only Don Draper from Mad Men—because who wouldn’t want a dog with a sophisticated taste for whiskey and chain smoking? And then there’s our little troublemaker, Rue Bizou. The “Bizou” part is unofficial, but if you say it twice, it totally sounds like Scooby Doobie Doo, and honestly, that’s just too good to pass up.

Draper is our firstborn and my husband’s ultimate dream dog. I’ve never seen a man so giddy as the day we picked him up—like a kid in a candy store, except the store was closed due to a pandemic. Yep, Draper is a full-blown pandemic puppy: nervous around strangers, unsure about public spaces, and more attached to us than a toddler with a blankie. Life with one dependent was a breeze—easy-peasy, like a slow Sunday morning. We all had our roles down pat. But then, plot twist!

Fast forward to September 2023, and Rue decided to join the party just three short months before we welcomed our first human baby into the world. Because clearly, we thought, “Let’s add a puppy to the mix! What could possibly go wrong?” Spoiler alert: some days, it’s a blast; other days, it’s like juggling flaming swords while riding a unicycle. But hey, who doesn’t love a little chaos?

With two miniature dachshunds ruling the roost, every day is a blend of laughter, love, and the occasional exasperation. They remind me that life is best lived with a bit of chaos, a lot of cuddles, and a whole heap of humor. So, welcome to our wonderfully wild world with Draper and Rue—where every moment is an adventure waiting to happen!

Nicole, Rosa & Machado

Hey everyone, I’m Nicole, the Director of Content Management at Dogster, and I’m excited to introduce you to two of the real bosses around here, Rosa and Machado (Mac/McCuddles). They are both rescues, so we aren’t 100% sure about their breeds, but we believe Rosa is a New Zealand Huntaway and Mac is a Lab x Mastiff. Rosa has battled anxiety (she has a pretty disheartening origin story before we found her) but she is a true measure of bravery. I am always in awe of how strong she is and everything she has overcome. And we call Mac our ‘drag to trash surfer boy’ because we don’t know much about where he came from, but we know he forgot it all the second he got here. He’s a big friendly giant. They are both super derpy and adorable and a bit cheeky. The perfect pups.

I’m a Canadian expat living in New Zealand with these two monkeys and my Kiwi husband and our two-year-old daughter. Every four weeks we will be sharing stories with you about rural life and all of the wild antics these rescue pups get up to, and all the joy they bring into our lives. I can’t wait to share more about them with you all!