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A coat of ginger swirl

Born to a Colorado barn cat, Athena’s days on the farm were limited when Kiersten Lockwood and her family learned of orange kittens being given away.  Shortly after their visit to the farm, the Lockwoods found themselves home with a tabby kitten and Athena with a new family, bed and food. Athena carries a strong…

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Dynamic duo

Joy and Franklin are much more than littermates.  They are forever friends, the dynamic duo, the wonder twins and are “indescribable and special beyond words,” shared owner Rebecca Deal. Joy and Franklin are English bulldogs.  Turning 4 years old this July, they joined the Deal family at 4 months old, and each day they have…

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Huck… The fox red lab

Huck is one cool guy on the block that may look like a yellow lab, but he is actually a fox.  That is, a fox red American Labrador (lab) retriever, significant for his red highlights. Five years ago, the Pardew family welcomed five-year-old Huck into their family when their youngest son Jack (now 17) asked…

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Breckenridge the Bernedoodle

Breckenridge may be a favored Colorado staycation and ski resort, but to Sofia and David Dunlay, the Breckenridge they hold close their hearts is their 2-year-old mini Bernedoodle. Breckenridge has been a strong part of the Dunlay family since she was 6 weeks old. Named after the popular ski resort, Breckenridge or “Breck” is a…

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One lucky cat!

Chispita is eight pounds of pure sass, and to Karen and Mark Ruzycki, she is “just one lucky cat.” Chispita, whose name means “little spark,” is a 13-year-old ball of fur who found her way into the Ruzyckis’ home at just 4 weeks old. Chispita, along with another kitten, was found in a box in…

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Peter’s zoo of reptiles

Eight-year-old Peter Howell-Bailey is a reptile enthusiast and proud owner of seven reptiles. His zoo includes Pickle the leopard gecko, Scarlett Spacecat the corn snake, Star the box turtle, Shield the red-eared slider aquatic turtle, Stripe Tail the bearded dragon, and two red-footed tortoises, The Little One and The Big One. “I like having them…

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