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Playing with her pet
ferret, Chaco, is junior
Breanna Pflug. "Chaco
is fun to play with. He
loves to play hide-and-
go-seek under the ru gs
in our house. He acts a
lot li ke a dog would. He
even likes dog food,"
Pflug said. photo by Liz
Hobbs
Although dogs and cats were the most common pets,
many students opted for different breeds. The pets came in
all shapes and sizes, and ranged from beta fish to canines.
No matter what kind of pet was chosen, each required its been abused, when l
own lo vin g caretaker that would nurture and provide for it ftrst got her from the
as if it were a part of the fami ly. Humane Society, she
Dogs have always been called man's best friend, but was very frightened.
whether it was a pure bred or obtain ed from a local kennel, Now she loves for me
the friendship between man and beast sti ll remained. to hold her," Sickels
Junior Jordan Newhouse's pal is hi s poodle, Carmel.
Newhouse claims that Carmel "is pretty li keable, extremely
friendly, and kind of eccentric too."
Allergies prevented some students from having a furry
friend, so they selected a more unique pet.
"Bubbles is a very special fish. The way he looks at me
melts my heart. He loves followin g my finger and playin g
tag. I am proud to say, 'I am not only a fish owner, but a
fish friend,"' senior Jennifer Abkes said about her beta fish,
Bubbles.
Freshman Carolyn
store. "They are fun
personality. I love
each other,"
Whether stu chose a common or a more unusual
they were happy with the choice

Holding her pet chicken is
sophomore Jessica Keit. "I have
had her for about fi ve months. I
named her Pamela-Lee because it
reminded me of a "red-neck" type
of name. She is fu n to pet, but it
takes a long time to catch her," Keit
said . photo by Liz Hobbs 31~
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