Bronco, a 4-year-old pitbull, was joined by owners Trina and Chris Cain in one of the comfortable dog beds at Your Healthy Pet on July 21.

That morning, the Cains were met by Town Clerk Debbie Aurelia Halstead, standing at right, who formally presented Bronco and his “parents” with the Newtown #1 dog tag, an honor presented to one lucky dog each year after the June 30 deadline to obtain or renew dog licenses by town residents.

The group gathered at the new location of Your Healthy Pet, at 61 Church Hill Road. There they were welcomed by Tom and Mary-Kay Novak, who co-own the business with their son Ryan. The Novaks presented the Cains with a $50 Your Healthy Pet gift certificate.