The CHIEF February 2024

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PTHS PETS

Sneakers Owner: Nola Zehr Breed: Maine Coon Mix Age: 9 years old

Name Origin: Nola thought of his name when he was still very small, and he blended into her couch; she said he was sneaky, so she named him Sneakers. Likes: Plush blankets and beating up the neighbor’s cat Fun Fact: Nola says, “When I get home he trots up to me like a horse and begs for food. He loves to share my ice cream, rub his face all over your shoes, and leave his footprints all over my car so I can be reminded of him when I’m gone. He won’t leave me alone until I wrap his blanket around him like the big baby he is.”

Priya Owner: Mr. Stein Breed: Golden Retriever Age: 10 years old Name Origin: It is Hindu for “beloved one”, and Priya was named after Raj's sister on the Big Bang Theory. Likes: Peanut butter, steak, crackers, bones (she's a Golden; she will eat anything) She loves walks and naps but she loves her mom (Mr. Stein’s wife) the best -does not leave her side, follows her everywhere- also loves to get a bath and have her hair combed. Dislikes: Being woken up from her nap, her much younger and energetic brother jumping on her and wanting to rough house, any being -human or other species- of animal that dares to walk past her house Fun Fact: Mr. Stein says, “I picked her out from a breeder outside of Peoria and she brought me a stick and that was it, love at 1st stick. Come to find out she only did that to get to my then girlfriend and now wife because she is 100% imprinted on her.”