Shasta was the main star on the doggie soap opera, “As the Toy Squeaks.” Dogs all over the country would gather around the television when the show came on. A violin played while a sultry voice said, “As the toy squeaks, where forbidden love blossoms between rival breeds and every chew toy hides a dark secret.”
Audiences loved Shasta for her striking eyes and her over-the-top dramatic monologues.
“Max! How could you? I can smell that poodle FiFi’s dog breath on you! Awwwooo,” she’d yell as she fainted onto the chaise lounge. She also gave the best tail slap of all her co-stars, with her long, fluffy tail…