Do you have a pet with quirks?

These precious “quirks” bring smiles to our faces – let's share our experiences.


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  • | 9:53 a.m. April 25, 2016
Bambi,31343425, is an 8-month-old, pot bellied pig, available at the Halifax Humane Society. She is bound to have some fun pet quirks. Courtesy photo
Bambi,31343425, is an 8-month-old, pot bellied pig, available at the Halifax Humane Society. She is bound to have some fun pet quirks. Courtesy photo
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Every dog, cat and yes, even bird, has their own personality quirks. Things they do that are unique to them.

Years ago, Shadow and Luna were part of our family. Shadow, a Labrador mix, came first, and then Luna, a young, up-start, golden retriever pup. They were “besties” from the start.

They had an odd dinner routine.

Their bowls were side by side, something I wouldn't dream of trying with my current “lads,” and half-way through eating they would switch bowls. Same food, same amount in each, no one was greedy – a canine choreographed dinner dance.

We also had a Quaker parrot, who would let himself out of his cage, hop onto a nearby desk, and drop the bills into the trashcan (or floor).

One day we caught him “red-taloned,” and he simply turned, and got back into his cage, disavowing any knowledge of what had happened.

A friend of mine, Amy Reiss, who volunteers at Halifax Humane Society, adopted Sandy, a shi tzu mix, a couple of years ago. Sandy has her own morning ritual.

“When the pool pump comes on in the morning, it bubbles up and makes noise,” Reiss said. “Sandy runs around frantically, barking and whining, like Kraken is going to rise from the depths.”

Does your pet have a unique habit or quirk? I want to hear about it. Please share by emailing me at [email protected].

 

Adoptable Pets

Babs, 31323692, is a 3-year-old, female hound mix, avaialbe at Flagler Humane Society. Courtesy photo
Babs, 31323692, is a 3-year-old, female hound mix, avaialbe at Flagler Humane Society. Courtesy photo
Odin, 31169878, is a 2-year-old, male cat, available at the Flagler Humane Society. Courtesy photo
Odin, 31169878, is a 2-year-old, male cat, available at the Flagler Humane Society. Courtesy photo

 

 

 

 

Poppy, 31332482, is a 1-year-old, male cat, available at the Halifax Humane Society. Courtesy photo
Poppy, 31332482, is a 1-year-old, male cat, available at the Halifax Humane Society. Courtesy photo
Rory, 31217139, is a 2-year-old, male hound mix, available at the Halifax Humane Society. Courtesy photo
Rory, 31217139, is a 2-year-old, male hound mix, available at the Halifax Humane Society. Courtesy photo

 

 

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