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Pet Pedigree

Popcorning and wheeking are guinea pig speak

  Guinea pigs have long been a favorite first pet for families; and still are, for good reason. They are small, lovable, furry friends—gentle, sociable and easy to care for. In December 2020, the Neira family—Amy, Nick, Gavin (19), Garrett (16) and Grant (12) of the Turquoise Terrace neighborhood, adopted American guinea pigs Gabe and…

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Bailey’s purpose

This Pet Pedigree brought to you by Lone Tree Veterinary Medical Center.   Similar in spirit and named after the dog in the 2017 movie A Dog’s Purpose, Bailey is a devoted two-year-old golden retriever who has found her purpose as the best companion she can be to the Cook family of four: Amy, Michael,…

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Fruit smoothies bring furry friend

Brought to you by Lone Tree Veterinary Medical Center   Having a pet at home is not new to the Wiley family: Michelle, Matthew, Victoria (10) Elizabeth (8) and Michael (7). Chase, a black lab was Michelle and Matthew’s first “baby” before their three kids were born. He was 14 years old when he passed…

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A sassy cuddle bug

Kentavious Caldwell Pup or Kacey, a 1-year-old Welsh terrier, tops out at 18 pounds and runs around the Country Club at Castle Pines golf course with his human family, Dennia and Todd Chromzak. Kacey was named after former Denver Nuggets player Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (KCP). The Chromzaks are big fans of the basketball team as well…

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Goat therapy is a thing

  Jason Gray and his wife Kathryn have two pet goats, along with four chickens and two barn cats, on just shy of one acre of land in downtown Castle Rock, a non-HOA community. Every day the couple spends an hour or so outside with goats Molly and Joe Williams (Joe). “We never saw ourselves…

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Little pup but big personality

Trixie is an adorable combination of Shih Tzu and Yorkshire Terrier with an appearance that is not only cute and cuddly but reflects the best of both breeds. Known as the Shorkie, her personality is as big as she is spunky. Trixie is a 4-and-a-half-month-old pup that has filled the house and warmed the hearts…

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