Fall 2024 Issue:

Hounds of Moravian

Get to Know
Savannah

Tom Turcich ’11 adopted Savannah, a mixed breed, in Austin, Texas, after she was found with her sister on the side of a highway. Savannah joined Turcich on the World Walk, journeying 25,000 miles over six continents (read more in Around the World in Seven Years).

 

Hounds of Moravian

Get to 
Know Savannah

Get to Know Savannah

Tom Turcich ’11 adopted Savannah, a mixed breed, in Austin, Texas, after she was found with her sister on the side of a highway. Savannah joined Turcich on the World Walk, journeying 25,000 miles over six continents (read more in Around the World in Seven Years).

Illustration by GreatPetsPortraits.etsy.com, Fall 2024

What is something Savannah taught you? Consistency. While out on our adventure, I marveled at how she walked 24 miles every day without fail. It didn’t matter if she was sore, tired, or had stomachaches, she took each step with her tail held high.

What is the funniest thing she has ever done? When I was swimming in Costa Rica, I leapt off a great boulder into the water. Savannah, still only a puppy and fearing I would leave her, jumped in after me. It was at least a 12-foot jump!

What is your dog’s favorite toy, food, or activity? Walking is Savannah’s favorite thing in the world—possibly because she grew up doing nothing else?

What one word best describes Savannah? Strong.

 

In what special way have you pampered her?I did my best to keep a supply of Dentastix [dog dental sticks] on me while we were on the road. It was her favorite treat and our little ritual each night.

If Savannah had a theme song, what would it be? “Rollin’ Free,” by Johnny Cash

 

What major would your dog choose as an undergrad or graduate student at Moravian? She’d pursue a BA in chicken
wing crunching.

Submissions

Who doesn’t think their dog is the pick of the litter? Tell us about your best friend, send us a pic, and he or she just might be featured on this page. Go to mrvn.co/hounds-mu to fill out a submission form and send us a photo—a clear portrait shot of your dog’s face.

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