Sunday, September 28, 2014

Gruel-loving Gardener Gold Star

Goldie the Gruel-loving Gardener Gold Star 
"I lay golden eggs!"

Goldie, the Gold Star Chicken, actually lays more of a dull tan egg, but her personality definitely glows.

With many sisters in her Coop Co-op, Goldie stands out for her friendly attitude and helpful nature. She helps Anna garden by pulling and eating weeds with a juicy worm or two for dessert.

This sweet girl even likes to cuddle by climbing onto Anna's bare feet and nuzzling in close.

On cold mornings Goldie's favorite thing in the world is a hot bowl of porridge. That'll get your wings flapping for sure!

Ira asks Anna and Goldie to join in a game of frisbee
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Sunday, September 21, 2014

Resilient Roller-dog Boxer

Aimie the Resilient Roller-dog Boxer
"That's how I roll, and there is no stopping me!"

Aimie, the Boxer, is a true testament to the value of a good dog. 

Her first 7 years were spent chained up outside. She gave birth to several litters and was abandoned at a high kill shelter. Not much of a happy life with a potentially desperate ending.

Fortunately, Minnesota Boxer Rescue found Aimie and placed her in a foster home. They discovered a few health issues including a cancerous growth on her spine. With the encouragement of a few kind humans, Aimie championed through several operations ready to be adopted.

Good karma brought Aimie into the loving home of an active family. Aimie delights in snuggling with the kids and learning to play new games. 

Her health again became a problem when she was diagnosed with degenerative myelopathy that affects her mobility. Doctors say Aimie isn't in pain and is over wise healthy. Her family invested in a doggy wheelchair, and Aimie took off! She and her family enjoy going to pet events and sharing the benefits of rescuing senior or disabled dogs.

Aimie shows foster brother, Jackson, how to draw a crowd.
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Sunday, September 14, 2014

Canoeing Corded Puli

Cru - the Canoeing Corded Puli 
"Take me with you. I'll lead the way!"

Cru, the Puli, digs adventures as much as his human roommates. His corded fur dreadlocks make him waterproof. Perfect for heading out on the canoe and barking at the ducks. Sadly, all that fur can take up to 2 days to dry after his swim.

As a natural herding dog from a long line of Hungarian sheepdogs, Cru always keeps an eye on everyone in the party and makes sure they all get to where they need to go. He especially loves herding his "sister" Ella.

The fact that his name is Cru and the little black Puli is named Ella ... Cru-Ella, is not a coincidence. Ella came with the name Gabby as a rescue dog. She's got a bit of a devious side. Good thing Cru can lead her out of mischief.

Cru hanging out with Bryan and Ella the dark haired beauty
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Sunday, September 7, 2014

Vibrant Velcro Umbrella

Sugar - the Vibrant Velcro Umbrella 
"My flock includes all kinds of creatures!"

Suzanne Sugar-Beaker's namesake from the 1986 TV show "Designing Women" always made an entrance, and she certainly wore some flashy outfits. This Umbrella Cockatoo everyone calls Sugar can also put on an impressive display when she raises her crest of striking white head feathers.

Sugar shares her home with 5 other parrots, 2 dogs, and 2 cats. Often called "velcro birds," cockatoos form intense personal bonds, and Sugar shows her affections with frequent cuddles.

She enjoys traveling with her human companion, Karen, to pet events and educational classes around the Twin Cities. Occasionally she lends a helping beak at the avian boarding house her mom owns.  Sugar's specialty is cleaning feathers with a relaxing neck massage.

Sugar preening her look-alike, Angel

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