Listener Stories: Why Your Pet is the Best

Special Pet Anecdotes

• 💡 Loopy, an 18-year-old cat, was trained to use the toilet, eliminating the need for litter in a New York City apartment.
• 🐇 Stewart, a 10-year-old rabbit, is described as the sweetest pet, making his owners' lives happier.
• 🎶 A dog named Barkley reportedly sings along to theme songs, including the Brian Lehrer Show's theme.
• ⚠️ A dog named Birdie saved her owner from a gas leak, and later, the owner discovered her birth grandmother was also named Birdie.
• 🐈 Two 18-year-old littermate cats, Cynthia and Murray, recognize their names, though they don't always respond.
• 🛋️ Billy Ray Valentine, a nearly three-year-old cat, is affectionate but has destroyed an antique fainting couch by using it as a scratching post.
• 🕷️ A listener considers a jumping spider living on their windowsill a house pet, documenting its cuteness.
• 🚶 A Chihuahua mix named Aussie enjoys long walks, covering up to 100 blocks.
• 💖 Star, a dog, has a knack for approaching people on the street who are having a bad day or have recently lost a pet, often making their day better.
• 🐾 Twiggy, an eight-year-old three-legged rescue cat, has her own Instagram account.
• 🐠 Andre, a 22-inch giant albino gourami fish, reportedly enjoys pats on the head.