TulsaPets Magazine May 2023

May / June 2023 • TulsaPets 15 PETS AND THEIR PEOPLE The Most Precious Gem Susan Sadler’s Scottie Is a Pearl of a Dog by Jennie Lloyd | Photos by Cindy Alvarez T ulsa jeweler Susan Sadler has a world-class sense of style, classic and striking. Bold and unusual. Her great eye for color and design gives her away as the talented owner of her Brookside studio, Susan Sadler Jewelry. The sophisticated shop is where Sadler creates luxe custom jewelry (along with some ready-to-purchase designs) and wholesales unusual gemstones she has collected from all over the globe. Sadler’s impressive collection also includes one other precious little gem — Pearl, her four-year-old Scottish Terrier. Sweet-natured Pearl is always in the shop with Sadler. The dog likes to pad around the office to greet people at the door or bring a tug toy to drop at someone’s feet. She also loves to snuggle up in her dog bed, tucked away in a white cupboard. Sadler has a long list of reasons to love Scotties. “They’re smart, independent, funny. They have a great sense of humor, they mind well — except if Pearl sees a squirrel in the yard, and then she doesn’t hear anything else,” she laughs. Pearl came from a Claremore breeder who shows Scotties. When Sadler was looking for a new dog, the woman said she would think about it. “And then she called one day and said, ‘I think I have the perfect dog for you,’ ” Sadler says. Pearl “was shown as a puppy, and she jumped up and kissed the judge. That’s a big no-no, so she was retired” from shows, Sadler says. “And I have loved her ever since.” Pearl’s full show name is Princess of the Black Pearl in honor of her shiny bright black coat. Sadler shortened the name to Pearl, and now the pup wears a very large natural pearl on a chain attached to her “Best Dog Ever” collar. “Come here, Little Bit,” Sadler calls to Pearl from the other room. Pearl runs in on short legs, looks up inquisitively, and raises her comically adorable eyebrows. “Scotties’ beards and eyebrows are one- of-a-kind, charming,” Sadler says. “All the Teamed up at work, Susan Sadler and Pearl are ready to meet customers at Susan Sadler Jewelry.