NEers mom Brittini and dad Roger are big Harry Potter fans and thought the personas of Tonks and Neville were similar to their dogs. The HP Tonks can change her looks, and the dog Tonks has spots on her face which make her look different depending on which side of her you see. The HP Neville is shy and timid but saves the day; Tonk’s brother Neville is timid at first but can save the day with his lightning fast speed.

Neville, a Chihuahua-mix, is also the best finder of every tennis ball on Capitol Hill. Tonks, a Beagle/Jack Russell mix, can tell you where every squirrel is hiding.

Both Tonks and Neville were adopted from Save the Tails Rescue in Leesburg, VA.