National Pet Owners' Day

In honor of National Pet Owners' Day we have decided to feature a few of our staffers, along with their pets. We have a great collection of furry friends here at Rainman.

Kim

I have many pets. Some are typical like our dog and some aren’t so typical like goats and a donkey. I love them all, but I’ve chosen to feature our donkey Jasper. When we originally bought our farm retreat, he conveyed with the property. While he can have his softer moments, he is also ornery. I can tolerate his moodiness though because he is an amazing guard animal. If a dog or someone he does not know comes too close for comfort, he snorts in warning. When Jasper snorts, everyone listens. When our goats are nearing kidding time, I can tell. He becomes especially watchful over them. I am not making this up. His intelligence is both shocking and amusing at times. When someone crowds his food bowl, he turns and gingerly raises a hind leg in warning. The other animals get the point and move on. I never thought we would “inherit” a donkey, but we did and am happy with this fateful event. I’m sold on the merits of this animal even if I do have to wake up to the donkey alarm some days.  

Austin

I have two pets, a dog and a guinea pig. My guinea pig’s name is Mudhouse, and is about 2 years old. I also have a dog, Skittles. He’s a Jack Russell that likes to read to me, play ball, and climb ladders. He is still very energetic even for being about 16 years old.

Amanda

I have 4 “fur-babies”. I have a 5 year old Shih Tzu, Toby, who is not aware he weighs a mere 13 pounds. I also have a rescue dog Molly who ‘found us’ about a year ago, and an Old English Mastiff, Giada. Although Giada is only a puppy she already weighs about 75 pounds! Molly and Giada are inseparable, always playing in the backyard, snuggling with our 2 year old, or trying to crawl on the couch and watch TV. Toby is our trusty dog, while Molly & Giada prefer to lounge around in their bed all day. The latest addition to our crew is a dwarf bunny, Luna. Luna loves eating fresh treats out of our garden, and to taunt the dogs from the safety of her oversized cage.

Andrew

I have beautiful little dog named Buttercup. She is a half husky, half corgi mix who has a very playful spirit. She's six years old and a little grumpy at times but she still loves to be around people. She is one of the sweetest dogs I've ever known.