Pet-of-the-Day - Meet Marven

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  • May 14, 2020

Marven definitely doesn't like vegemite sandwiches!

Your name:       Andrew Recchia

Job title/department:     Custodian


What is your pet’s name?     Marven

How did you come up with this name?    He had that name when we got him as a gift from my grandfather.

How old is your pet?       1

What is your pet’s gender?   Male

Describe your pet in three words:    Small, fluffy, fun

What is the thing your pet cannot live without?     His brother Milo

Can your pet do tricks? If so, what?     He can sit, stay, give a paw, and walk on two legs across the kitchen for a treat.

What is the best trick your pet has taught you?      Patience

Do you have a nickname for your pet?   Marvy

You know your pet is in a good mood when he/she does this:      Zooms around the house in circles

Your pet’s favorite spot to hangout is:      On the back of the living room sofa looking out our big front window like a cat but he’s a dog:-)

Favorite toy:   Stuffed lamb

One habit you would like to change:       Chewing on shoes and anything else he finds

Does your pet prefer to play with people, or other animals?    He likes them both

Does your pet like children?   Yes

If you could ask your pet one question and they’d be able to answer it, what would it be?    Where do you put all the socks you steal from us?

Can your pet read your emotions?     He seems to be more snuggley when someone is sad so I think so.

Funniest moment you’ve had with your pet:     The face and sounds he made when he stole my vegemite sandwich and tried a bite. He definitely doesn’t like vegemite!!

What is the most rewarding aspect of owning your pet?   Having him come running so happy to see me every day!

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