BROOKLYN, Ohio -- My dog Rebel is jealous because of all the attention Big Girl the turtle is getting because of her story in the Sun News. So here is Rebel’s story.

My son Joe, who lives in Middleburg Heights, and his son Sylvester were going to Las Vegas for a family reunion.

The night before they were leaving, I asked my son, “Who is going to watch your dog Rebel while you are gone?”

He replied, “I thought you would, Mom. It is only going to be for five days."

That was in March 2018 -- and Rebel is still at my house.

Rebel is a joy to me and my neighbors in Brooklyn. Whenever Rebel goes for a walk, he carries one of his many stuffed animals in his mouth.

My neighbors smile at such a sight. People passing by in their cars stop and laugh.

Rebel can always be counted on to put a

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