By Elianna Guadalupe
We have all gotten the opportunity to greet the pets (mostly dogs) on our campus now and then, and we can all agree that they are some of the cutest things to roam the earth! So many shapes, sizes, and breeds to hug and squeeze and—ahem…back to the topic. Of course, each of these beautiful creatures has their own unique characteristics, starting with their names! Yes, names! Have you ever walked up to someone and asked what their dog’s name was? Surely you have! And you would usually only get one name in reply, correct? Well, at first, you would receive the same type of answer from Ms. Young, one of our fantastic teachers in the history department. If you asked her about her dog’s name, she would tell you the name “Pip.” What some might not know is that Pip is only his nickname, and if you then ask for his full name, she will tell you that his actual, full, government-licensed name is Agrippa Pepin-the-Short Young!
Photo 1: What a long, charming name for a short, charming dog.
The uniqueness of these lovely beings is not limited to names! Don’t worry, I won’t say their eye color. It’s more about what kind of creature they are. We don’t get to see many animals other than dogs and maybe a single cat (Ms. Jensen’s) on campus, but there’s no doubt there are other creatures who belong to our community, though they may live off campus. Did you know Mrs. Hinterman has all types of pets? All of the creatures below belong to her, ranging across a bunch of different species.
Photo 2: A dog named Mako that we get a chance to see during finals! The inspiration that keeps us fighting and working hard. We thank you deeply.
Photo 3: Two cockatiels named Juno (the gray one) and Eos (the white one), who are nearly ten years old. Apparently, they like listening to Tchaikovksy’s Nutcracker ballet (think you can do them a favor and sneak them into the upcoming performance?).
Photo 4: A gorgeous snake that went by the name Ortega passed away last year. She is loved very dearly to this day, and may we cherish her in our hearts.
Photo 5: Ms. Hinterman’s four ducks: Aspen, Rene, Bramble, and Goose. They are only a few months old.
Photo 6: A nocturnal crested gecko named Splop, who is now eleven years old.
Photo 7: Two poison dart frogs.
Photo 8: Draco, a red-eyed crocodile skink (a type of lizard).
Photo 9: A puffer fish Mrs. Hinterman named Boba due to his spots. He is known to jump up and out of the water for food.
Photo 10: Last but not least, one of her mudskippers. This kind of fish is special, as it lives a lot of its life on land and makes burrows in the mud. They are being trained to do the same thing as Boba, except in Mrs. Hinterman’s hand.
I suggest that you look up some of these creatures if you have not heard of them before, and reach out to the lovely owners for any questions you may have.
