The Pets

Animals are my life. I’ve always had a soft spot for them. As a young girl, I often opened my home to random critters — some included frogs, earthworms, birds, snakes, salamanders, and even a fly! So now that I live on my own, my door is open to all kinds of creatures.

Mikey

This is Mikey. He lives at my parents’ house, because he loves to be outside. He’s by far the cutest, cuddliest, BEST CAT EVER.

Ginger

This lovely girl is my 6 year old domestic short-haired cat. I love her to bits; she’s the “princess” of my apartment. She was given to me by a friend I worked with. Some of her hobbies include sleeping, harassing birds on the bird feeder, and jumping on people at random hours of the night.

Zoey & Rose

These little ladies are my Chinese dwarf hamsters. I started out with one (Rose) whom I got myself for Valentine’s Day, then I adopted Zoey because Rose (of course) needed a friend. Their hobbies include running on their wheel (I swear they could power a small factory!), chewing on random objects, and teasing Ginger.

In Loving Memory of Sophie

Sophie (Chinese Dwarf Hamster) passed away on January 18th, 2008. She had a tumor on her paw which was later determined as cancerous. She lived a very comfortable life and brought joy to me and my other pets while she was here. May you rest in peace, Sophie. I love you!

Riddick

The friendliest reptile you’ll ever meet, Riddick is one of our newer additions. He’s a young albino leopard gecko. Some of his hobbies include munching on mealworms, chasing crickets, and hiding in his cave.

Oscar

I fell in love with Oscar the moment I saw him. He’s a beautiful dark blue betta. After struggling through the loss of two goldfish in a matter of weeks, I decided I wanted to try the whole “fish venture” again. Oscar’s been wonderful. His hobbies include swimming in his bowl, harassing Ginger, and eating.