Readers aren’t the only ones who love to show off their pets! Meet the companions who distract Wake Living staff from deadlines by begging for our attention.
Nell and Jazz (left), Lucy (right)
Nell and Jazz
We purchased these two miniature donkeys for our daughter when she was 8. They are great pets and guard animals, known for chasing away coyotes and predators from the chickens and ducks. They love snacks, especially potato chips.
Lucy
Lucy is a rescue who came into our lives eight years ago after being dropped at my parents’ farm in Caswell County, along with her twin sister, Ethel. While Ethel found a home with a neighbor, Lucy joined our family and quickly became the queen of squirrel chasing in the backyard!
– April White, Account Executive
Maximus and Ivy (left), Oreo and Lu (right)
Maximus and Ivy
10-year-old Maximus (right) likes to snooze, snack, and sun himself in the backyard. Ivy, 10 months, likes to disrupt those activities any chance she gets.
– Erin McKnight, Associate Editor
Oreo and Lu
These are my two guinea pigs: Oreo (left) and Lu. Oreo is my big princess and the perfect lap companion. She will purr when you pet her and give you kisses on your chin. Lu is my rambunctious, chatty boy. He bounces around all day, sometimes to Oreo’s annoyance. He is also very sweet and caring with her, cleaning her face and snuggling up with her when she’s feeling unwell. They are the perfect duo!
– Rachel Sheffield, Web Designer
Muad’Dib
Mu has a sensor for when we’re on a magazine deadline. He responds by needing cuddles RIGHT NOW, often on top of my keyboard. We refer to him as our criminal because he’s always doing something he knows he shouldn’t.
– Tara Shiver, Digital & Copy Editor
Hank (left), Nigel (right)
Hank
Hank is our 6-year-old American Quarter Horse who never says no to a tasty apple or carrot. He’s a friendly soul who loves spending his time with his pasture buddy, Waylon, and enjoying long days under the sun.
Nigel
Nigel, a lovable havanese, has been a cherished member of our family since 2009. He enjoys exploring the backyard and making sure nothing goes unnoticed, barking at anything that moves! His favorite treat is popcorn, and when he’s not on alert, he’s the perfect lap dog, always ready for a snuggle.
– April White, Account Executive
Beauregard (left), Courage (right)
Beauregard
We call him BoBo. We’ve had him for 16 years and counting!
– Cheryl Nelson, Account Executive
Courage
I wake up every morning with Courage wrapped around my head on my pillow. He proceeds to cuddle on my chest and purr for 20 minutes, then steals my warm spot after I get out of bed.
– Tara Shiver, Digital & Copy Editor
Frank and Spud
Two of my snooziest kitties, Frank and Spud love spending their days in a cozy chair in my sunroom.
– Tara Shiver, Digital & Copy Editor
Mushu and Lucky
We found Lucky, the cream-colored one, after he was hit by a car in Mexico and brought him to his forever home. Mushu, adopted from PeaLabRescue, was very shy at first, but he’s gradually opening his heart to us. They absolutely love swimming and going on long bike rides.
– Aleida Montufar, Account Executive
Pepper
If you know boxers, you know they are the class clowns of dog breeds, and 2-year-old Pepper is no exception. This summer she kayaked the New River in Jefferson, NC, rode a SUP at Falls Lake, and protested many walks around her neighborhood in Raleigh. Pepper’s family threatens to give her away on a daily basis (because of her spicy attitude), but is always won over by her sweet face and lap-dog tendencies.
– Emily Uhland, Editor, Main & Broad
Minerva, Mrs. Buttersworth, Cleo, Ramona, and Thelma
My braver chickens decided to explore the snow last winter while their sisters (Bob, Pebble, Etta, and Xena) held down the fort in the coop.
– Tara Shiver, Digital & Copy Editor
Fabio and TC
Can you tell why we call him Fabio? Our gorgeous long-haired boy loves cuddling (and obscuring) his big brother, TC.
– Tara Shiver, Digital & Copy Editor
