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Dog Blog – Kingston

Jan 252013

What’s your favorite pastime?

I actually have several. My favorites are eating food, killing tennis balls, and watching Pit Bulls and Parolees on Animal Planet.

What’s the one thing that really makes your hackles stand up?  

The commercials that air during Pit Bulls and Parolees, I have a really short attention span.

What’s your favorite toy?

My Black heavy duty Kong, meant for dogs twice my size, but I am a big boy.

Who’s your favorite snuggle buddy?

Richard Blum for life! However, I am rather fond of Rachael Ulrich.

Favorite treat?

My mom’s Christmas Eve scraps. Usually some fatty filet cuts. Mmmm good!

What is your favorite kind mischief to get into?

I get into the trash sometimes looking for food even though I am not supposed to. It tastes good, and I only get in trouble for a minute. Forgiveness before permission, any day.

If you had to describe your perfect day, what would it be?

I would start with a Pets Mart walk through, where everything I put in the cart must be purchased for my sole consumption. This would be followed by a three round game of fetch, in which I get to destroy the ball after. I can already tell that all of this excitement will have me a bit tired by noon, so a three-hour hibernation period is in order. Then I wake up, eat dinner, and watch the Animal Planet DVR until I fall asleep again, WITHOUT ANYONE KICKING ME OFF THE COUCH…perfect day!

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Cat Blog – Fat Cat & Bad Cat

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Oct 192012

Meet Fat Cat and Bad Cat! Can you tell which is which? These adorable kitties belong to our IT Senior Technical Analyst Edward. Let’s see if they live up to their names?

What’s your favorite pastime?

Fat Cat: Eating.

Bad Cat: Destroying everything in the house.

What’s the one thing that really makes your hackles stand up?

Fat Cat: When Bad Cat stares at me.

Bad Cat: When Fat Cat hangs out on my turf.

What’s your favorite toy?

Fat Cat: Little toy mice my dad buys me.

Bad Cat: Anything I can get my paws on.

Who’s your favorite snuggle buddy?

Fat Cat: My dad.

Bad Cat: A large white rat toy.

Favorite treat?

Fat Cat: Extra dinner portion.

Bad Cat: Dehydrated Tuna Slivers.

What is your favorite kind of mischief to get into?

Fat Cat: Eat all of my brothers food.

Bad Cat: Investigating anything that dad tries to keep in places we can’t get to… then destroying it.

If you had to describe your perfect day, what would it be?

Fat Cat: Unlimited meal portions, sleeping all day in the sun.

Bad Cat: Attack Fat Cat when he thinks he can sleep anywhere he wants, steal his resting spot, and then sleep the rest of the day.

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Cat Blog – Charlotte

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Aug 172012

Charlotte belongs to our Project Manager, Kim Berglund. Kim is responsible for scheduling and managing the creative minds of Wisteria. Kim definitely represents the cat of the group, because when the cat is away the mice will play!

What’s your favorite pastime?

Chasing my big sister Abbie. That’s me, pictured next to her. One of my favorite pictures.

What’s the one thing that really makes your hackles stand up?

The local Tomcat. My Mom calls him “Scraggles”. He comes up to my screened porch and sits there just staring me down like I’m lunch or something. What a jerk.

What’s your favorite toy?

A Dum Dum sucker. They are surprisingly fun to play with. Other than that, a brown paper bag.

Who’s your favorite snuggle buddy?

My Mom. But sometimes she doesn’t like to snuggle she says that I make her too hot.

Favorite treat?

I really like to get wet food from time to time. I like the juice.

What is your favorite kind mischief to get into?

Taunting that Scraggles back. But then we fight and my Mom makes me come back inside.

If you had to describe your perfect day, what would it be?

I would like to be able to go outside and patrol the neighborhood, find Scraggles and kick his butt, feast on the food the neighbor leaves outside and get back inside before Mom comes home.

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Dog Blog – Winnie

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Jul 202012

Meet Winnie the Peek-a-Poo. She belongs to our Associate Buyer, Ty. Here’s what she had to bark. (Note: Winnie was a good sport as long as we didn’t call her Winnie the Pooh; she get’s it all the time.)

What’s your favorite pastime?

I love to play fetch. I would even choose to play fetch over sleeping and eating!

What’s the one thing that really makes your hackles stand up?

I don’t like it when strangers come to the door. If I don’t know you, I will make sure to let you know I am home. And if you ring the doorbell, then that means you’re at the door, and I have to be even louder and more intense. It’s very exhausting, so it’s a good thing that I stay in shape by playing fetch often.

What’s your favorite toy?

My favorite toy is my squeaky stuffed animal, Mr. Parrot. I like to make it squeak while running with it in my mouth so that everyone knows I am ready to play.

Who’s your favorite snuggle buddy?

I will snuggle with anyone who is willing to rub my belly.

Favorite treat?

I have developed an appreciation for good cheese.

What is your favorite kind of mischief to get into?

I love to irritate my older sister, who just wants to be left alone. It may seem like I am causing trouble, but really I just want someone to play with.

If you had to describe your perfect day, what would it be?

It would start with some time at the park where I can meet new people and chase after birds, then go to another park where there are different people and more birds. Finally, we would go home and I would not have to take a bath.

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Cat Blog – Remi & Bano

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Jun 082012

Meet Remi and Bano! They are our Digital Media Specialist, Toni’s beloved felines.

What’s your favorite pastime?

Remi- I love to lounge in the basket full of blankets. I’m pretty sure it’s my bed. I also like to terrorize my older sister. Gotta keep her active!

Bano- I really like it when Dad or Mom has a cold drink with condensation on it. I lick it all off for them.

What’s the one thing that really makes your hackles stand up?

Remi- I don’t like it when Mom does laundry and puts clothes on the sides of the hallway. If I don’t leap over it like a gazelle, I’m sure it’s going to attack me.

Bano- I HATE garbage bags. Whenever someone opens a new one I run for the bedroom.

What’s your favorite toy?

Remi- Even though my Grandma was kind enough to buy me a bin full of toys, I would still rather just play with a twisty tie or a ball of foil.

Bano- I don’t really have a favorite toy. I’m a pretty lazy fat cat. I’m only truly active when my sister forces me to be.

Who’s your favorite snuggle buddy?

Remi- I prefer to cuddle up with Mom, but I am growing more and more fond of Dad lately.

Bano- I like to cuddle with my mom and my dad equally, but I know if I lay with Mom she’ll pet me and if I lay with Dad he’ll just let me rest. So, it depends on which mood I’m in.

What is your favorite kind of mischief to get into?

Remi- I absolutely love it when Mom or Dad forgets to empty out the new bag of cat food into the bin. Once they’ve left the room, I’ll attack it until that food is mine.

Bano- Like I said, I’m pretty lazy. Laziness and mischief don’t go hand in hand.

If you had to describe your perfect day, what would it be?

Remi- I’m pretty sure almost all my days are perfect. I eat when I want, sleep when I want, and cuddle when I want. Living the good life.

Bano- I think my sister is right although I wish she wouldn’t pick on me so much.

Fun facts about us:

Remi- My real name is Remulus Agustulus after the last Roman emperor.

Bano- When my dad sneezes I think he is calling me so I answer him back, but only Dad.

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Dog Blog – Spunky

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May 112012

Leah Davies, Wisteria’s Operations Manager for Retail and Flea Market, adopted her dog, Spunky eight years ago. He has been a handful from the beginning! Spunky, as his name suggests, has quite the personality! Therefore, we are so excited to introduce him as this week’s dog blog…

What’s your favorite pastime?

When I am inside, I spend the day harrassing my brother from another mother, Zoro. We are a true Modern Family! When I go outside, I like to run the fence with my next door neighbor.

What’s the one thing that really makes your hackles stand up?

Anything moving outside. Could be a leaf blowing in the wind or another dog going by. I know this is crazy. My mom has taken me to a local dog whisperer as well as a psychologist. What can I say? I have issues.

What is your favorite toy?

I really like snakes.

Who’s your favorite snuggle buddy?

My mom. Every morning before she goes off to work we have a snuggle session.

Favorite treat?

Anything. I am not picky. If you did not know me you would think my mother never fed me. I wish they had an eating contest for dogs because I would be a contender. I am small but I can EAT!

What is your favorite kind of mischief to get into?

I don’t think I can choose one thing. When my mom named me Spunky she had not idea what that meant. I can find trouble wherever I go. My mom calls it high maintenance.

If you had to describe your perfect day what would it be?

Hanging out with my cousins Zoro and Kingston during the day with snack breaks as often as possible. Throw in a bit of sunbathing, some playtime with mom, and I am a happy pup!

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Cat Blog – Crosby

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Apr 132012

Katie, our Merchandising Manager, entertains us daily with hilarious tales of her cat, Crosby. He has so much personality he even has his own board on Pinterest! It took some scheduling, but we were finally able to sit down with Crosby, because we moustache him a few questions . . .

What’s your favorite pastime?

I enjoy staring at the ceiling fan, attacking my own feet, sitting like a meerkat, climbing in and on everything, chasing butterflies in the yard. In my downtime, I like to watch TV. I am a fan of The Real Housewives (guilty pleasure!), sports (especially the Puppy Bowl Kitten Half-Time Show), and Star Wars.

What’s the one thing that really makes your hackles stand up?

When people sneeze, bugs in the house, and the other cats drinking out of my water glass.

What’s your favorite toy?

I love playing fetch with twist ties, ribbons or peacock feathers.

Who’s your favorite snuggle buddy?

Anyone! If you’re sitting down, I will find your lap and give you a hug and some cuddles, but you had better reciprocate! If you are lying down, I will use your face as a pillow and make biscuits on your throat.

Favorite treat?

Chocolate ice cream, cheddar cheese, and tortilla chips.

What is your favorite kind mischief to get into?

One of my nicknames is Mew-dini because I like to play hide and seek–you never know where you’ll find me. My latest trick is escaping out of my collar and pulling a disappearing act out the doggy door meant for the 80 pound pups I live with.

I also like to bop the other cats on the head and chase them around. I’m just trying to play, but I get hissed at every time.

If you had to describe your perfect day, what would it be?

Wake everyone up by making biscuits on their heads, then a little frolic in the yard over the morning coffee. Follow that up with general oversight of the day’s activities. The place really runs much smoother when I am in the middle of everything. I’d squeeze in a few cat naps of course, and close out the day with some TV time and then off to bed!

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Dog Blog: Maggie

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Mar 232012

Introducing Maggie, lovable hound of our Product Manager, Emily.

What’s your favorite pastime?
Sleeping in the sun. I love when the sun shines through the balcony door. I just lay there all day!

What’s the one thing that really makes your hackles stand up?
Squirrels and bunnies! I love to chase squirrels up trees, but they make me mad cause they won’t come back down and my mom drags me back inside. Same thing with bunnies, they’re too darn fast! One day, when I am not on a leash…

What’s your favorite toy?
I love my colorful rope.

Who’s your favorite snuggle buddy?
My mommy.

Favorite treat?
Peanut Butter flavored rawhide.

What is your favorite kind of mischief to get into?
I love to chew up remotes, but I don’t know why I always get yelled at afterwards.

If you had to describe your perfect day, what would it be?
Going to my Uncle Johnny’s house because my best friend, Teemo lives there. We would run and play around the house and in the yard. We like to chase each other and play tug-of-war with our ropes.

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Cat Blog: Zapp and Roger

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Feb 172012

Zapp and Roger, feline friends of our Marketing Coordinator, Nikki.

After seeing all the cute dog blogs month after month, we have finally decided to feature our cute kitty friends! My two twin tuxedo cats were very thrilled to be the first-ever felines interviewed. Meet Zapp and Roger!

What’s your favorite past time?

Zapp – Sleeping and eating. When I was younger I really tried to be a cat model, but my other two past times (sleeping and eating) prevented me from it.

Roger – I love to lie on the chair and look out the window.

What’s the one thing that really makes your hackles stand up?

Zapp – I really dislike it when I am sleeping and Mom or Dad wake me up for no reason. They also like to put random hats or glasses on me. Oh, I also HATE baths.

Roger – I don’t like strangers or loud noises, they scare me sometimes. Also, my brother can be really annoying and try and bite me when I am sleeping.

What’s your favorite toy?

Zapp – I will play with anything. It does not take much to entertain me. Last week I found out that I enjoy playing with grapes that Mom dropped on the floor.

Roger – I love my pouf balls or the laser pointer. I WILL get that red dot one day!

Who’s your favorite snuggle buddy?

Zapp – I don’t really care who I snuggle with as long as I have my fleece blanket. Do you want to snuggle?

Roger – I love to snuggle with my Mom, she gives the best belly rubs. I will snuggle with Dad if she is not home.

What’s your favorite treat?

Zapp – I have been called weird for this but I really like French baguettes. I also like tuna. I have not tried them together but that might be tasty.

Roger – I love tuna! I can hear when the can is being opened. Yummy!

What’s your favorite kind of mischief to get into?

Zapp – Any and all, I really like to hide somewhere and stick my paw out as someone walks by or I like to sneak in to the garage and roll on the ground and get covered in dirt or dust.

Roger – I am typically a sweet cat but sometimes (all the time) my brother does something to annoy me and then I have to chase him around the house and wrestle. I always win.

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Dog Blog: Maizie

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Jan 132012

Maizie is the loving K9 of our Senior Creative Manager, Paige.

What’s your favorite pastime?

Sleeping. Followed by some sunbathing. Then more sleeping.

What’s the one thing that really makes your hackles stand up?

I’m pretty mellow, a pacifist really. I don’t chase squirrels or cats, and I’m nice to kids. But I do not like it when strangers walk up on the porch. I do not like it at all. Watch out, strangers!

What’s your favorite toy?

I like tennis balls and my Kong, but my favorite toy is my new bed. So comfy!

Who’s your favorite snuggle buddy?

Paige is my favorite snuggle buddy at home. Miles (Paige’s cat) tries to snuggle with me, but I am resistant and confused by this. At my grandparents ranch, I like to snuggle with Buster and Duke, my dog cousins.

Favorite treat?

I like an egg on my dog food occasionally. But for a treat, I love anything human. I’ve even been known to get in the trash for leftover yogurt and ice cream. I like sweets; what can I say?

What is your favorite kind of mischief to get into?

I love to get on the furniture when Paige isn’t looking. Aforementioned dumpster diving. I also really love to howl when ambulances go by. I get all the dogs in the neighborhood riled up. And my pitch is near perfect!

If you had to describe your perfect day, what would it be?

It would probably start with sleeping late in my new bed. Waking up, going outside for breakfast, and then hopping in the car to go to the ranch. I love riding in the car, and I am a good passenger. I just lay down and sleep or put my head on Paige’s shoulder while she drives. Once at the ranch, my dog cousin Buster would come over, and we would play and chase horses. If we are lucky, we might get to go swimming and chase tennis balls into the water. At night, all the humans would come out to watch the sunset, and we would take a long walk down the gravel road. And then before bedtime, we would get treats! That would be a perfect day.