Pets Of The Week

Aug 24 2008 Scott Miller

Pets Corner

CANDY AND SKYE

Jack Russells Candy, three, and two-year-old Skye live with Tam and Jayne Allan in Dundee.

Where did you get them?

Candy came from a breeder in Kirkcaldy, Fife, and Skye from one in Angus.

What do they eat?

Mostly dry food but they get fish and chicken as a treat.

Where are their names from?

Candy's as sweet as candy, while Skye was chosen because we were looking up at the clouds on our way to bring her home.

What do they like doing?

Chasing their ball at the park and swimming in the sea at the beach.

How do they behave around people?

They are very friendly and like getting a lot of attention.

What's the oddest thing they have done?

They watch animals when they are on TV.

ARTHUR

This five-month-old African grey parrot lives with Robert, Susanne and Louise Lindsay in Cardonald, Glasgow.

Where did you get him?

From a breeder in Aviemore.

What does he eat?

Parrot mix and fruit and veg but his favourite things are sweetpeas and toast.

Where is his name from?

It's Susanne's dad's middle name. We wanted something old-fashioned.

What does he like doing?

Destroying anything he can get his beak around. He can be very naughty.

How does he behave around people?

He's very friendly and once he gets to know you he won't leave you alone. You'll have made a friend for life.

What's the oddest thing he has done?

He can be chatty and always says "hello" when you come into the house. He also likes to sing: "Arthur's a cheeky boy".

DYLAN

This 10-month-old cocker spaniel lives with Elaine Gallacher in Anniesland, Glasgow.

Where did you get him?

From a breeder in Hamilton.

What does he eat?

He's not a fussy eater at all and loves all food. He'll eat anything he can get his paws on.

Where is his name from?

He was named after the legendary musician Bob Dylan.

What does he like doing?

He loves to run around and chase tennis balls when we are at the park. He also enjoys playing with children.

How does he behave around people?

He is fabulous around visitors and strangers and his tail never stops wagging. He is really friendly and loves getting lots of attention.

What's the oddest thing he has done?

I was in the kitchen one day making something to eat when he jumped up on my back in a desperate bid to steal the food.

TOOTS

This six-month-old kitten lives with Jackie Bonini in Dennistoun, Glasgow.

Where did you get her?

From a colleague when she was just eight weeks old.

What does she eat?

She loves most soft cat foods but is also very partial to a few slices of ham as a treat.

Where is her name from?

My mum suggested it and I thought it really suited her wee personality.

What does she like doing?

She loves playing in her tunnel and with balled-up paper. She also enjoys going on mini adventures around the tenement we live in.

How does she behave around people?

She is a bit wary of strangers at first but is soon very affectionate and keen to play with them.

What's the oddest thing she has done?

If she climbs somewhere that is too high to jump down from, she climbs on my head then leaps.