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Pets of the Basin – Round 2

STAFF REPORT | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 years, 11 months AGO
by STAFF REPORT
| January 9, 2023 1:30 AM

COLUMBIA BASIN — A request for pet pictures in mid-December brought an avalanche of responses, more than 200 in fact. The Columbia Basin Herald pictured some of them in the Dec. 26 edition, and here are some more, with comments from the owners who are grateful for their companionship. To see more pet photos, look at our conversation on Facebook by following us at Facebook.com/cbherald.

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COURTESY PHOTO/TANYA KANOFF

“This is Sweetie, keeping warm in her daisy blanket. She is impatiently waiting for her dinner,” said Tanya Kanoff of her furry friend. The folks here at the Herald totally get Sweetie’s vibe. We like our warm blankets and dinner too.

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COURTESY PHOTO/HEIDI VANOY CARDIN

“This is Wilson, the love of my life. He loves this weather we’ve been having,” said Heidi Vanoy Cardin of her favorite fuzzy snowball.

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COURTESY PHOTO/CHARLENE FALLENTINE

Charlene Fallentine’s Lunabelle lounges on a cozy blanket.

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COURTESY PHOTO/JOSIE SISSON

Josie Sisson submitted this photo of Daisy the Great Dane, and Foo the cat. It appears Foo is generously sharing the bed with Daisy.

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COURTESY PHOTO/OLGA JUSTESEN

Olga Justesen submitted a photo of Odie, her lab that she absolutely adores. She was concerned that labradores, being the wonderful critters they are, were not as represented in the discussion as they should be.

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COURTESY PHOTO/VALERIE PARROTT

Valerie Parrott presented this photo of Tiger, whom she says “rules the roost” at her home. “And yes, he does have the fluffiest tail ever,” Parrott said.

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