Lucy, TJ, Maxwell, and Charlie Razsadin

Shannon and her family share their home with four rescue dogs who have enthusiastically traded their former lives for Tempur-Pedic beds, high-end dog food, and the firm belief that every piece of furniture belongs to them. Charlie, a dachshund with strong executive instincts, is the self-appointed leader of the pack and Shannon’s full-time officemate. MFAN has an open-door policy, which Charlie interprets to mean that no door should ever be closed to him—especially during a meeting. TJ, a Yorkie-Chihuahua mix, serves as Sophia’s fiercely devoted personal security detail. His size may not intimidate anyone, but his confidence suggests he has never looked in a mirror. Lucy, the resident Lab, keeps mostly to herself and is, frankly, a bit of a snob. She participates in family life selectively and often behaves as though she is doing everyone a favor by living there. Maxwell, a Mastiff mix, has absolutely no awareness of his size and remains convinced that he is both a lapdog and remarkably easy to maneuver around. Together, they keep the house loud, the furniture occupied, and Shannon’s home office operating under constant—and highly compensated—canine supervision.