Teacher's Pets: Grade 7 Teachers

Many of our staff and students have already heard about Spirit countless times, and I was really pleased that LDHSS is having staff write about their pets here. My cat's name is Spirit, and he just turned 17 years old on March 5th. He's always embodied the name as he is still energetic and playful even in his old age. He still greets me at the door, goes up and down my stairs, and jumps up on my bed. This photo was taken at the beginning of March and I chose it because he also still manages to jump up on my kitchen counters and across my kitchen. I got him in 2006 when he was 6 weeks old (6 years before I started working at LDHSS) and he's seen me through a number of adventures, and hopefully more to come.

Bauer (Ieft) is a 10 year male tabby cat who is your typical "scaredy cat". The moment he hears a noise or knows there are guests in the house, he runs and hides under the bed. His favourite toy, a laser pointer, is the only thing that might lure him out from hiding.

Easton (right) is a 10 year old female black cat who is very friendly and often behaves more like a dog. On a daily basis, as soon as she hears my vehicle pull in the driveway, she runs down to greet me as I enter the front door. She loves to socialize with family and friends, will fetch items and come when you whistle. He mannerisms are completely opposite to her brother Bauer.