Hutchinson, Kansas May 11, 2022 (Issuewire.com) - A 4-1/2-month-old Shetland Sheepdog puppy, was adopted in February by Michael & Tonya Hinton of Hutchinson, KS, from Sheltie Shack Rescue, Shell Knob, MO; has been recognized by The KU Alumni Association as their May Jayhawk Pet of the Month. Headquartered in Lawrence, KS, The University of Kansas Alumni Association is a trusted, innovative organization that serves alumni, students, fans, and more than 375,000 Jayhawks worldwide.
Winston was awarded a prize package provided by Collegiate Canines.
“Winston has blessed our life greatly from the moment we brought him home,” stated Tonya Hinton. “Life with Winston has been 'Non-stop Fun & Shenanigans!' He is the most loving companion! There is no doubt he is, and will always be, a Pawsome Representative for the KU Jayhawk Nation.”
Winston became a ‘Social Media Icon’ during the March Madness NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament – With recurring posts throughout the series of his watching and barking the Jayhawks onto their National Championship Win!
Winton’s owners, Michael & Tonya Hinton are Kansas natives. Michael was born in Newton, KS, and attended The University of Kansas. Tonya was born in Peabody, KS. They have been married for 33-years and have a 29-year-old daughter who participated in Coach Roy Williams’ Junior Jayhawk Basketball Program, the Official Kids Club for Kansas Athletics, as a child. Michael and Tonya have a lifelong love of KU and enjoy attending both Kansas Football & Men's Basketball games. Rock Chalk!
The University of Kansas Alumni Association Jayhawk Pet of the Month Announcement Links:
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KU ALUMNI MEMBER NEWSLETTER – MAY 2022
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