Meet the Winners of Our 5th Annual Pet Contest!

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Cute, cuddly, quirky, sassy – our pets’ personalities run the gamut, and we love them all the more for it! On the following pages, get to know this year’s winners of our 5th Annual Pet Photo Contest, sponsored by DiLella Veterinary Service and Grey Muzzle Manor, a bit better…

Facebook Fan Favorite:

Callie the Bunny, age 3

AKA: CallieBunBun (also my Instagram handle)

Mom: Courtney Armistead of Shillington

Just how Giant are you? I’m medium-sized because I’m not a pure Flemish Giant. Last time I had a checkup, I weighed 8 pounds.

What makes you a great companion? I like to cuddle and give kisses, but I also like to be left alone sometimes. The perfect balance, you know how it is!

Favorite toys? Treats? My favorite toy is my “coco.” My mom drilled holes in a hollow coconut and she fills it with pellets for me. Then I roll it around trying to get them out. My favorite treat is a BANANA! Maybe I’m a minion…

My day isn’t complete without: my fresh greens in the morning.

My alter-ego would have to be: Penelope Pussy-cat from Looney-Toons. My mom’s boyfriend always wants to cuddle with me, but I play hard-to-get.

I confess, mom doesn’t like it when I…chew on her things. I’ve chewed her boots, jeans, blankets, cords, carpet… Oops?

Most memorable moment: I will never forget when mom brought me home. Apparently, she didn’t tell her dad about me, so he was pretty mad. But my cuteness won him over in a matter of minutes!

Something you may not have guessed about me: I am a free-roam, litterbox-trained bun!

Staff Pick:

Henry the Bassett Hound, age 2

AKA: Hank, Pankers, Hank-a-saurus-rex, Long dog, horse...I don't actually know what my real name is.

Mom and Dad: Emily Pinko and Harrison Sides of Wyomissing

What makes you a great companion? I am a very good cuddler and I will keep you warm by being the little spoon.

Are you really as sad as you look? No, of course not. I just pretend to look sad to get more snuggles.

I use my big ears to…chew on. I use my paws to push them into my mouth. I've been obsessed since birth.

Favorite toys/treats? My orange squeaky bone from my grandma is my favorite. Well, really any toy my sister is playing with, I MUST play with. Ice cubes are one of my favorite treats.

My day isn’t complete without: Running laps around the house and inspecting every counter for food.

I confess, mom and dad don’t like it when I…steal and eat tissues.

Most memorable moment: Earning the title "Canine Good Citizen" with the help of my family and friends at Whoodles.

Something you may not have guessed about me: I am working on becoming a therapy dog!

Staff Pick:

Lola the Kitty, age 1

AKA: Lil’ bup, Baby Cat

Mom and Dad: Sally O’Reilly and Craig Weidenhammer of Fleetwood

What makes you a great companion? I’m a talker; I’m a good mouser; I’m good at cute; I come when I’m called; I’m silly…the list goes on.

Are you sweet or sassy? Both.  It depends on my mood.  I’m a cat after all.

Favorite sleeping spot: The window sill. Spying and sleeping are my favorites.

Favorite toys/treats? I’m a mouser. I like my toys still breathing – at least at first.

My day isn’t complete without: A suckle with my daddy.

My alter-ego is: No one. I’m just me. I think that’s what makes me the most unique. And “me” keeps mom and dad on their toes enough as it is (snicker).

I confess, mom and dad don’t like it when I…wake them before the alarm goes off.

Most memorable moment: When my daddy built me my catio.

Something you may not have guessed about me: I’m an outdoor girl. I love to sit outside on my catio and enjoy the night air.

Staff Pick:

Bubby the Cockatoo, age – it’s a mystery!

Fun Fact: I’m a rescue bird!

Mom’s name: Crystal Jeschonek of Topton

What makes you a great companion? I am easy to keep happy.  I just sit on my perch or roam the house exploring, and sometimes sit with my owner.

Do you speak, sing? If so, what are your favorite songs/topics/noises? I don’t make a lot of noises or talk yet. I may have in the past, but a lot happened before my new family got me so I was mute in the beginning, but I am slowly coming out of my shell. I laugh sometimes, squawk if no one’s in the room with me but know they are home, or I make weird little calls.

Favorite toys? Treats? I’m afraid of most of them, but I do play with water bottles from time to time.  My favorite treat would probably be peanuts and crackers.

My day isn’t complete without: a kiss goodnight.

My alter-ego is: Max the Cockatoo on YouTube. I love watching his videos, and my mom and I would love to get me to that point someday.

I confess, my mom doesn’t like it when I…sneak out of my cage when she’s not home and get into things. I confess; I like to unlock my cage.

Most memorable moment: when my mom took me in and kept me. I finally had a home, and I didn’t have to worry about constantly being on the go.

Something you may not have guessed about me: I was abused prior to finding my forever home and I cannot fly.