Pets of the Week

Jul 22 2007

COCO

This one-year-old lhasa apso lives with Ryan and Sam Forbes in East Kilbride, Lanarkshire.

Where did you get her?

From a breeder in Cleland, near Motherwell.

What does she eat?

Cooked ham, chicken, sausages and Bakers Complete dog biscuits.

Where is the name from?

It suited her due to her gorgeous dark coat.

What does she like doing?

Going for walks, playing in the garden and playing with other dogs.

How does she behave around people?

She is very friendly and loves meeting new people.

What's the oddest thing she has done?

When we eat, she will sneeze or growl in a bid to get some food. She also likes to stare at our rabbit in his hutch.

MOLLY AND ROBIN

These two-year-old cats live with Jack and Maureen Gibson in Dundee. Where did you get them?

From a neighbour.

What do they eat?

Dry cat food, chicken, tuna, ham and cheese - plus plenty of treats!

Where are their names from?

We just liked the name Molly but Robin was named after our granddaughter because they arrived on her birthday.

What do they like doing?

Molly is a good hunter and likes to bring us presents. Robin likes to unravel the toilet roll all over the bathroom and herself.

How do they behave around people?

They are both very affectionate, Robin rolls on to her back to have her tummy scratched.

What's the oddest thing they've done?

They sit in the bath watching the taps run. They like to play with and drink the water.

PAIGE

This 16-month-old dog lives with Melissa Thomson in Wishaw, Lanarkshire. Where did you get her?

From a rescue centre. Her owner didn't want her once she was no longer a puppy.

What does she eat?

She prefers dry dog food and likes dog treats and grapes.

Where is her name from?

She was originally called Patch but that's a boy's name. I liked Paige and it sounds similar, so wasn't difficult for her to adjust.

What does she like doing?

She loves playing fetch in the park and likes to bounce on my trampoline with me.

How does she behave around people?

She wags her tail furiously before stooping down and crawling along to greet them.

What's the oddest thing she has done?

She tried to climb the ladder to the loft but got stuck on the fourth rung. She also once jumped up on to the dining room table.

CHARLIE

This six-month-old Border terrier lives with Rebecca Frame in Port Seton, East Lothian.

Where did you get him?

From a breeder in Wallyford.

What does he eat?

He loves anything tasty.

Where is his name from?

He is a cheeky little pup, so we just called him Cheeky Charlie - it suits him.

What does he like doing?

He loves going for long walks and playing with all his toys.

How does he behave around people?

He is good-natured and very affectionate.

What's the oddest thing he has done?

He tried to bury his way under our fence to escape.