So now that I've gotten the bunny room done and have given everyone [including myself] a thorough introduction to Michiko, I suppose I'll introduce you to everyone else. Have it be known though, Michiko may have been the last in but she's my heart bunny -
she rules the roost.
Let's start with the humans. There's only 2 of us.
Me and my hubbs, September 24th, 2009. This was his Airman Leadership School Graduation where he was honored with the Levitow Award for being the top graduate in his class. He not only had the highest GPA exiting the class, but Levitow also honors him for being a shining example of what an Airman ought to be.
I am actually nearly bald now, sporting a military-style cut. It's a long story.
Apollo. American Eskimo/Pomeranian [coined a 'Pomimo']. Male. Born September 16th, 2008.
He was born with Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy - HOD. I gave him an incredibly high-protein kibble as a pup which triggered it to flare and from 11 weeks to 6 months old I fought to keep him alive and comfortable. I owe a lot to the vet who went the extra mile to diagnose him and make sure she was treating him properly. She saved his life and I could never repay her for the gift she gave us.
Apollo @ 6 months old.
Apollo today.
Kuma. Pomeranian. Male. Born December 9th, 2008.
He is from a Show Breeder as a disqualification on a pet-only contract. He's healthy other than having a sensitive digestive system. He also loves everyone and everything, unlike his older brother. He could easily be coined the happiest dog alive. His face never seems to be doing anything but smiling.
Kami & Yasuo. Males. Sugar Gliders. Age Unknown.
These guys are hilarious [if not sometimes annoying] pets. They are very curious and are still somewhat 'under the radar' as pets, but are quickly growing in popularity. Their care is more high-maintenance than your basic rodent, thus these guys get rehomed fairly often due to people not doing proper research. They are nocturnal, waking up anytime between 7-9 p.m. and going back to sleep in one of their pouches anytime between 6-7 a.m. They have to have a special wheel and pouches and they also have to have a homemade diet versus the bagged diets we feed our rabbits and rodents.
Phoenix. Female. Yellow-Sided Green Cheek Conure. Hatched on April 28th, 2009.
Phoenix is daddy's girl. She loves to bite our fingers, ears, wedding rings and necks. She also loves chewing on daddy's glasses and gaming controllers. She's got some antics that would have you rolling on the floor before long, but her favorite thing is to be on or near her people. She also likes the dogs.
Robo and Samson. Roborovski Dwarf Hamsters. Males. Age Unknown.
Who can say no to hamsters? I have never owned Robos before, so when I saw these guys I couldn't help myself! I originally only had Robo, but he wouldn't eat or run on his wheel. After 2 days of watching him sulk we got him a friend named Jasper. A mere 48 hours after bringing Jasper home we rushed him to the vet for emergency care, but he did not make it through the night. I wasn't going to get another as I was incredibly heartbroken after Jasper's untimely passing, but hubbs insisted we try again. That's where Samson comes in and it's been good tidings ever since.
Robo
Samson
That's my furry and feathery family. It's crowded in here, but I have to admit I feel right at home being surrounded by the craziness that goes on.
I hope you enjoyed the guided tour of my zoo! Come back soon now! :bunnydance: