George Jones & Bandit

George Jones received his little Jack Russell Terrier, Bandit from his grandkids. George came up with the name Bandit from the name of his record lable comapny - Bandit Records. So, next time you're out at a George Jones concert don't be surprised to see Bandit hanging out with George Jones and his wife, Nancy backstage or on the bus.

  Dierks ex-girlriend called Dierks from the pound about 8 years ago, crying over a dog. Dierks describes Jake as "the worlds most expensive pound dog", because after Jake came home, he developed parvo - the most dangerous canine disease that can strike a dog. It was all worth it the girlfriend is gone, but Jake is Dierks Best Friend. Where does Jake sleep? "he sleeps in my bunk" says, Dierk. 

                                                                              Dierks Bentley & Jake          

   Brad Paisley & Palomar

Brad and his wife, Kimberly love living the country life in their 100 year old farmhouse in    Brentwood, south of Nashville. Brad adds, 'It's really the perfect piece of land.

 At an early age, Carrie Underwood was a true animal lover and still is today! She grew up on a farm in Oklahoma with cows, dogs, cats, and all kinds of critters. Pictured is a young Carrie Underwood hanging out with one of their cows on the farm.

His two dogs found him while he was driving the tractor at his farm. "The dogs came out of nowhere and jumped right in front of my tractor," Shelton says. "They were maybe four or five weeks old at the time. It was a steamy-hot June, and the puppies were extremely dehydrated, wormy and starving to death. We were leaving town that day, going back on the road, so we had to take them with us. They needed to be nursed back to health, so we made many a trip to the vet. "In return, they have shown us so much loyalty. We're gone so much, but they don't forget. The minute they see our truck, they go crazy. It's amazing how they know we are their parents. ... They are one of the reasons I look forward to coming   home."                                                                                                    

                                                                                                                Wynonna Judd

Few Nashville dog fans can rival Wynonna, who at last census had 14 dogs. Some of them travel with her on her tour bus, or even when she flies.
"Wynonna has a lot of really little dogs," Lacy says. Lacy is the author of 'Music Row Dogs and Nashville Cats' book and 'Pit Road Pets' book. "She has a lot of Chihuahuas. Boy, it's a brood of them. If you watch her, they all walk around her. It's hysterical. She's like Mother Earth, Mother Nature, and I love her. . . . Wy is one of the neatest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing."

 Miley and Her Doggie

Miley Ray Cyrus loves her animals. She and her dad, Billy Ray Cyus are back on the ranch filming the Hannah Montana Movie. When Miley is away from the Ranch she misses braiding her horses tails and manes. Pictured is Billy Ray Cyrus and his dog, Rosie.

Their 8 horses, 4 dogs, 2 cats, fish, and chickens reside on their 500 acre farm in Tennessee. Her Uncle Mick takes care of the critters while their away on tour.     

                                                                                         Billy Ray                                    

                           Photos By: Karen Will Rogers

                                  (GeorgeJones & Bandit/Dierks Bently & Brad Paisley & Palomar)

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