About Us

I've always had an opinion or two. Actually, probably more than two. Over the years, there were plenty of times when I had a thought that made me laugh, a comment that was just a little too honest, or something I thought but wisely decided not to say. At 90 years, you learn a thing or two about discretion.

Then Toad came along. He was a foster corgi, and the arrangement was supposed to be temporary. That didn't quite work out. Toad found a home, and with him came an incredible amount of energy, spirit and fun. He energized the house — and somehow, he energized me, too.

I had been self-employed for years, but I wanted to do something different: something creative, fun and stimulating. Somehow, Toad brought that out in me. He also managed to release a whole collection of thoughts I had apparently been saving for later. He didn't put the attitude there. He simply seemed to know exactly where it was hiding — and decided it was time to let it out.

That's how CenterStage Pets began: with a corgi, a few opinions, a lot of energy, and an attitude that apparently had been waiting for its moment.

Toad Speaks

King of the Household · Executive Producer

Let me correct one thing right away. I did not give her an attitude. I merely recognized its potential.

I was a foster corgi. I expected a nice home, good food, a comfortable bed and perhaps a reasonable amount of attention. Instead, I became the King of the Household, Star of CenterStage Pets and Executive Producer. Frankly, I think I've handled the promotion rather well.

I love my home. I love my human. And I have discovered that people seem to enjoy hearing the things she used to keep to herself. We have our standard greetings, of course. Very nice. Very proper. But somehow, my human and I seem to lean toward the Attitude ones.

I say what I think. She has the thoughts. I have the nerve. Seems to me we make a pretty good team.

Somehow, a foster corgi ended up at the center of a company built around creativity, fun and a little attitude. You just never know what life has in store for you.