Pet Pedigree
The unconditional love of two tuxies
Tuxedo cats are popular family pets and have made their way into pop culture: Sylvester from Looney Tunes and The Cat in the Hat, to name two. Known for their elegant black and white coats resembling formal wear, tuxedo cats or “tuxies” have been companions to historical figures like William Shakespeare and Mark Twain. The…
Corgis do the funniest things
Paisley is an energetic 3-year-old black and tan Pembroke Welsh corgi with spirits as high as she can jump. Her bold and confident personality makes up for her small and sturdy frame. Corgis are not a new breed to Paisley’s family, Richard and Julie Storick, of the Esperanza neighborhood. Paisley is the first female…
The tiny orange Flash
In the wild, Syrian hamsters are one of the rarest hamster species. Native to the deserts of Syria, they were almost hunted to extinction in the 1920s. Today, the Syrian hamster, also known as golden or teddy bear hamsters, are a popular household pet. The Jubenville family—Ashley, Ben, Sadie (7) and Micah (11)—of the Esparanza…
Sweet baby Grace
Grace is a 4-year-old English Labrador retriever with a sunny personality just as bright as her yellow coat. She has a big heart, adventurous spirit and is the baby of Kelly Duman, Trent Schield and their blended family of boys Vann (23), Brayden (21), Levi (18), Preston (18) and Colton (16). In 2020, Brayden wanted…
Unique little dog
Long legs, a fluffy tail and ears as big as his body make Oliver a unique little dog. He is a mix of seven breeds, primarily chihuahua, poodle and rat terrier. He is a very special pup to the Bass family—Evan, Gurgiana and their 8-year-old daughter Ava. “We are happy to be his parents,” said…
A betta named Boba
Red and black with tiny flashes of shiny blue, Boba Bar, “Boba” the betta fish is not only beautiful, he is smart, curious and full of personality. The Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens) commonly known as the betta, is a freshwater fish native to Southeast Asia. Bettas are known for their bright colors, long flowing…
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