Exotic Pet of the month - Birdie

Meet Birdie, our October Exotic Pet of the month! Birdie's likes: She lives to swing upside down on her bungee, bouncing and singing, "Boing, boing, boing!". She also loves to hang out on the mama's shoulder; beak kisses (both given and gotten); pasta (especially homemade); Celine Dion & Alecia Keys--volume up!--and making the mama laugh.

Her dislikes are the attention the mama pays to the dog--the red dog; the mama's toes (especially when the nails are painted red); anything red in her food dish (because it's obviously a threat to her very existence), and any large box that enters her living space, (because, obviously, there's a monster--probably red--hiding inside!).

No Insta or social media pages to share--Birdie's a bit of a narcissist and I hate to encourage her vanity.

Kitten of the month - Elmer

After the struggle of seeing his mama and sibling family broken apart, Kitty Elmer was determined to make the best of his new life in Golden Valley. He has fond memories of the day he met the two strangers at the Hennepin Co Humane Society. He played with the toys, snuggled on their laps and delivered the perfect interview. It was a meeting that was meant to be.

Elmer’s move to Golden Valley was the beginning learning curve for both sides. Elmer made it very clear who the “alpha cat” was and who the servants would be! He prioritized his love of food, treats, catnip, window time watching nature, romping with toys and being cute all the time! He particularly enjoys his daily AM wake up of the daddies where claws and teeth meet their feet! His easy-going manner demands he be the center of attention, all the time. Elmer translates being told NO, NO, NO into “you are so cute when you’re naughty “. He loves the attentive care at Kenwood Pet but does complain about the poking and prodding. But then quickly forgives when the delicious treats appear!

Elmer has no interest in growing up. He plans to be a forever child, always cute and the center of attention of his parents. Returning love with a purr that melts their hearts.

Senior dog of the month - Tabitha

Tabitha loves long walks through the park, heavy belly rubs, snacks, and parallel play (wants to be close by but doing her own thing)

She dislikes stepping in puddles, being told no (she’ll scream about it), and when the human she’s cuddling with has the gall to adjust their position. after 8 years together, she’s also still skeptical about the cat (but very tolerant).

Tab lives in the moment, and I bet her favorite memory is every single time we finish a yogurt container and she gets to lick it clean.