Lifestyle April 24 2026

Something Extra | Friday

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  • Double the fun, double the fluff as Talitha Thomas poses with her Pomeranian–Shih Tzu mix pups, Luna (left) and Sirius.

    Double the fun, double the fluff as Talitha Thomas poses with her Pomeranian–Shih Tzu mix pups, Luna (left) and Sirius.
  • First-time Yappy Hour attendee, Leesa Schaaffe, cuddles her Shih Tzu–Pomeranian Bella. First-time Yappy Hour attendee, Leesa Schaaffe, cuddles her Shih Tzu–Pomeranian Bella.
  • Dr Bernadette Bryan-Frankson, canine rehabilitation therapist and owner of Paws for Physio, gets the Esligers’ golden retriever sisters, Alba and Misty (right), in frame for a ‘paw-fect’ picture moment. Dr Bernadette Bryan-Frankson, canine rehabilitation therapist and owner of Paws for Physio, gets the Esligers’ golden retriever sisters, Alba and Misty (right), in frame for a ‘paw-fect’ picture moment.
  • Medical doctor Anya McKenzie stoops down with her Cock-A-Tzu, Loki, for a photo op alongside friends Leilani Lau and Chennai Wallace (right), who is joined by her Cockeranian, Wally. Medical doctor Anya McKenzie stoops down with her Cock-A-Tzu, Loki, for a photo op alongside friends Leilani Lau and Chennai Wallace (right), who is joined by her Cockeranian, Wally.
  • The mother-daughter duo of Happy Tails, Melissa (left) and Milena Esliger, take a break from a busy Yappy Hour to smile for our lens. The mother-daughter duo of Happy Tails, Melissa (left) and Milena Esliger, take a break from a busy Yappy Hour to smile for our lens.
  • Little Alia Ammar excitedly ran over to her dad, Michael Ammar, executive director of CTI Limited, to snap a sweet moment with their Dachshund, Tala. Little Alia Ammar excitedly ran over to her dad, Michael Ammar, executive director of CTI Limited, to snap a sweet moment with their Dachshund, Tala.
  • It’s never a dull moment with returning Yappy Hour supporters Vanessa McDowell and her Chihuahua, Katt, in tow. It’s never a dull moment with returning Yappy Hour supporters Vanessa McDowell and her Chihuahua, Katt, in tow.
  • Just days before celebrating her fur baby Annie B’s seventh birthday, Gabrielle Burgess of Suga Lifestyle steps out in matching sunflower looks. Just days before celebrating her fur baby Annie B’s seventh birthday, Gabrielle Burgess of Suga Lifestyle steps out in matching sunflower looks.
  • Entrepreneur Chinneeka Young and her new German Shepherd pup, Ella, are out for some fun, getting the little one acquainted with new furry friends. Entrepreneur Chinneeka Young and her new German Shepherd pup, Ella, are out for some fun, getting the little one acquainted with new furry friends.
  • Camera-ready is one-year-old Pomeranian Dembe, who is all smiles with his owner, Jahmealia Stephenson. Camera-ready is one-year-old Pomeranian Dembe, who is all smiles with his owner, Jahmealia Stephenson.

Dog parents and their fur babies made their way to the Jamaica Horticultural Society on Sunday afternoon for Happy Tails’ signature Yappy Hour event, a lively day of treats and activities. Despite afternoon showers, spirits remained high as the skies eventually cleared, giving way to a tail-wagging afternoon of family fun. Highlights included a True Pet dog park and agility course, a doggie costume contest, face painting and games for the kids, while adults enjoyed drinks courtesy of Caribbean Producers (Jamaica) (CPJ), rounding out a relaxed, family-friendly outing for all. Something Extra has the social highlights.

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