A Dog’s Life
The family dog became a beloved member of the household for cast and fans alike. The cute mutt’s name was Happy, and she was originally a stray dog. The story goes that series creator Brenda Hampton discovered the dog while working on another project, and wrote her into 7th Heaven, as the lovable addition to the Camden family.
Apparently, the dog had been in an abusive home prior to being a stray and had a fear of men. As a result, many of the male cast and crew had to spend time bonding with her off camera. This was important as it would allow them to shoot scenes properly as Happy would feel more comfortable around them.
