Oscar is the oldest member of the zoo; I got him in 2001 from the humane society. He had been abused and is still scared of air. He's been with me everywhere; he's lived in New Orleans, Monticello, Little Rock and Tuscaloosa. He's about as crazy as they come and currently is trying to teach Francis he doesn't really want to play.
Next came Frank, he was also a rescue from the humane society in 2006; he was rescued from a puppy mill. Mom and I drove through the night from St. Louis after the World Series so I could get him the next day. He's been my travel buddy; he even made the trip to Mayo Clinic with Jeff and I. He's about as sweet as they come and a little OCD. If he hears the word night, crate, or bed, he runs to his crate, opens the door with his paw and gets in. This picture of he and Francis is one of my favorites; it shows their differing personalities perfectly. As much as Francis is Daddy's girl; Frank is Mama's boy.
Oh, Francis! A friend from college found her wandering last May and was looking for a home for her. Because of her independence, we figure she probably peaced out on her own. She's as cute as she can be and is so sweet, but she is horrible. We have tried to attribute it to her being a puppy; we're hoping anyway. Here's to hoping she doesn't eat any more textbooks! Here's another picture of the F's. They own the place.
The newest member of the zoo has weekend and vacation visits. Through a grant from an organization called Pets in the Classroom, I was able to get Ethel as a classroom pet last December. My coworker has a guinea pig named Lucy, so we named mine Ethel. I expected to be somewhat indifferent towards her, but we love her. Somehow, she actually does have a lot of personality. She's wonderful with my students and teaches them so much about responsibility. We are grateful to have her!
No comments:
Post a Comment