In loving memory of Kenzie (2004-2017), Calvin (2009-2022), and Penelope (2010-2022).

We love our fur-babies

ELEVEN (aka ellie)

Ellie, named after the kicka** character from Stranger Things, is an incredibly intelligent and sassy pup rescued by the Anti-Cruelty Society. As an opinionated and active extrovert, she tries to convince everyone she is actually a human. She perches like a human on the couch and tries to talk, but not no avail. She enjoys long walks along Montrose beach, running for miles along the lakefront path, saying hello to every creature she encounters, and partying at dog-friendly bars.

Calvin

A member of Casa Lin 2014-2022, Calvin was a basset-beagle mix who loved to eat, drool, howl, and snuggle. As a faithful companion who provided moral support through F32, K08, and R01 applications, he was truly a lab mascot and household hero. He had the dogged determination required to succeed in research, but he ultimately decided to direct that trait towards his eternal quest for bacon and unlimited ear scratches, which he undoubtedly found across the rainbow bridge.

CLYDE

As a handsome chocolate beagle, Clyde melts hearts faster than a microwave can melt a Hershey bar. He was down on his luck, living in a cage and around aggressive dogs, but was thankfully rescued by Midwest BREW and has made himself at home on the Casa Lin couch. He loves all kinds of food and aspires to be a professional taste tester and competitive hot dog eater. If that career trajectory doesn’t work out, he will turn his snuggling side hustle into a full-time gig.

Penelope

Penelope was an incredibly smart, spirited, and sweet blue-tick beagle who was rescued in 2018 after an unexpected pregnancy landed her in the streets. She joined Casa Lin in February 2018 and liked to read scientific papers with Jennie on the couch, preferably while snacking on treats and singing along to passing sirens. Despite having both proteinuric kidney disease and heart failure, she became a boss lady and had all the ingredients to become a canine PI.

FINN

Weighing in at eight pounds, Finn may be a tiny dachshund, but as Val’s protector, she firmly believes that size does not determine your state of mind. She loves to play fetch, go on walks, and give bigger pups a run for their toys.