The Atlanta Voice staffers celebrate National Pet Day

Letheus Chaney and his puppy Star. Photo submitted Thursday, April 11 is National Pet Day and some members of The Atlanta Voice’s editorial team shared photos with their beloved cats and dogs. Discovering the power of a pet By& Lentheus& Chaney Meeting Star made me as exhilarated as a child on Christmas morning. My journey to Commerce, Georgia, this past March culminated in the first face-to-face meeting with the eight-week-old puppy I’d only known through pictures and videos. Named for the star-shaped white patch on her chest, Star became the tiny ball of fur that entered my life when I needed it most. Three months earlier, I had suffered my second heart attack. And during my recovery, the compelling need to bring a puppy into my home became undeniable. Noah Washington’s dog Cinco. Photo submitted Staff reporter Isaiah Singleton and his cat Nova. Photo submitted According to the American Heart Association, dogs provide valuable companionship that can lead to a longer lifespan, especially for those recovering from heart conditions. Star Duncan-Chaney, also known as my broke co-worker, has demanded my full attention. Embracing her has been a profoundly personal act of self-care, which I embrace wholeheartedly and without regret. In...