Pet’s name: Nala

Breed: Champagne labrador retriever

Gender: Female

Age: 5 months

Family member names: Mallory (mom), Jordan (dad), Joey (sister), Reed (brother), and Andie (sister).

Where and why did you get Nala? We got Nala in July. After about a year and a half of not having a dog in the house, we decided to take the plunge. She's been a great addition to our family but an extra layer of chaos.

What is the story behind Nala’s name? Nala is a champagne lab; we thought she looked like a little lion cub. Nala (inspired by The Lion King) seemed like a great fit with young children.

Anything special about Nala? During the velociraptor phase of puppyhood, she enjoyed traumatizing us daily with her puppy teeth and nails and chewing anything and everything in her path—especially shoes. All joking aside, we get lots of kisses and love, too.

What do you like best about Nala? She's extremely adorable, of course—what pup isn’t? We know she will grow up to become best friends with our kiddos and be the childhood dog they will never forget.

Any funny stories? She does not like the Roomba vacuum cleaner, and I've found her clawing at it when docked up.

How spoiled is Nala? My kids tend to leave their toys and belongings everywhere, so she is pretty spoiled in what she feels belongs to her.

How has Nala enriched your life? We look forward to many years to come with Nala, knowing that a pet's unwavering love will enrich us and the kids throughout their childhood,