For this issue of ROC City Lifestyle with half of its theme focused on pets, we went to Paws and Claws Pet Care on Linden Park in Rochester, where wagging tails, playful zoomies, and the occasional side-eye made for a highly entertaining visit. But this time, instead of just observing the daily hustle of fetch, naps, and treat breaks, we asked ourselves one burning question:
What if Paws and Claws had a canine yearbook?
Imagine a glossy spread titled “The Class of 2025: Most Likely To…” — where every pup is immortalized in fur-tastic glory. Of course, the superlatives wouldn’t be your standard “Best Smile” or “Most Athletic” (though there’d be plenty of contenders). No, the real fun starts when you mix in a little adult humor and pet personality. It’s all in good fun—but anyone who’s met these pets knows: behind the laughs are real personalities, big hearts, and a daycare full of furry friends who truly are most likely to steal yours.
Our overall favorite, resulting in his photo on this month’s cover, is Boomerang, voted Best Head Tilt. That simple, genuine motion has endless possibilities of meaning:
"Did you just say walk or work? Because I’m only interested in one of those."
"Are you seriously eating the last of the Grasshopper Pie ice cream from Pittsford Dairy... without a spoon for me?"
"I heard the treat bag rustle—don’t lie to me, Bethany."
"You’re watching another dog on TikTok again. Should I be worried?"
"Did you just tell the vet I 'need to lose a few pounds'? The audacity."
"Just to clarify, I fetch the ball and you get the glory on Instagram?"
"You vacuumed. Without warning. Are we even friends?"
The Paws & Claws Pet Yearbook is packed with personality, fluff, and more drama than a reality show set at a dog park. What follows are just a few of this year's unforgettable grads
"Just to clarify, I fetch the ball and you get the glory on Instagram?"