He was a very solid citizen who didn't mind competition. His crowning moment came when he was sewn a velvet smoking jacket with an eyelet for a leash. He loved to hop around in his jacket and receive adoring pats.

ECHO

Echo is an Australian shepherd who is a bad dog. She once pulled a hamburger out of a pan as it was cooking on the stove.

She's been known to eat shoe polish, chocolate and even the odd 40 watt light bulb.

Juno

Juno raised the baby in the family, going into the bedroom with him at night and staying until he fell asleep.

She had a larger vocabulary than some of our presidents, picking out instructions for her from everything said in a normal voice during conversation. Juno was more like one of the kids than a pet, though she didn't ask for a driver's license when she turned 16.

Zippity Pooka

Zippy was supposed to be an indoor cat, but she refused to cooperate.

In winter she'd put on an enormous amount of weight, often confused for a large orange bolster. She still goes out in the early evening for a bit of hunting and tearing about, returning around four in the morning to climb into bed and report on her adventures.

Zoe

Zoe goes to the door, asking to be let out. Within a minute he returns wanting to be let back in.

Dressed in a somewhat ill-fitting tuxedo and sporting half a mustache, he acts the part of a wealthy relative. The in-and-out game could go on indefinitely. If the door doesn't open, Zoe will sit for up to an hour before grudgingly using the cat door.

Jupiter

One of a litter of 14 puppies, Jupiter is very affectionate and loyal.

He likes to greet newcomers with some kind of treasure in his mouth, ready to share. Here he has a bone. This time he has one of his many stuffed animals.

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