Submitted by Val Schwartz, head of admissions, Institute for Advanced Analytics: Towyn is an aggressively affectionate Welsh terrier. He loves hiking, digging holes in the backyard and getting into as much mischief as possible. Don't let the innocent photo fool you.
Pets are an integral part of the lives and families of many of us here at NC State. We found out just how much last month when we asked you to send us photos of your pets so we can celebrate them. Employees emailed us more than 100 photos of their pets and included sweet stories about them, including how the pets joined their families. We were thrilled and thankful that so many of you responded to our call to action. Click through the photo gallery below to see some of the cute pet pictures employees submitted to us, and go to our Twitter account to see more. We’ll be posting pictures to the Twitter account this week and next week.
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Submitted by Laura Shachtman, lead staffing specialist, University Temporary Services: Nellie was found on the side of the road in Georgia in December 2020. She had just given birth to puppies and was in desperate need of a home. Nellie has been such a light in the lives of my fiance, Doug Kirk, and me, and has been the perfect addition to our little family. She loves tennis balls, belly rubs and treats.
Submitted by Barbara Hise, director of business systems and analysis, Facilities: Kodi is smart, loving, full of life and my best bud.
Submitted by Danielle Mzyk, clinical veterinarian, College of Veterinary Medicine: This is Finley when he was younger, enjoying his frisbee at Lake Wheeler. He is a cancer survivor and enjoying his golden years in Hillsborough.
Submitted by Chanelle Corpening, strategic sourcing analyst, Procurement and Business Services: Chewbacca, Chewie for short, is a loud-baying beagle whose favorite hobbies are sleeping, cuddling, sniffing everything and playing with Daisy, his sister, my boyfriend, and Casey and Cassie, my daughters. My parents adopted Chewie’s sister.
Submitted by Allison Jones, IT training and support specialist, Extension Information Technology: Ricky Bobby just celebrated his 14th birthday. He got his name as a result of a pinched nerve as a puppy that caused him to run in circles and always tilt his head. Kona, who joined our family two years ago, absolutely adores belly rubs
Submitted by Allison Blanchard, administrative support associate, Department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science: Fabio and Zillah are half brothers who love to cuddle and play.
Submitted by Haley Houser, digital communications coordinator, Data Science Academy: Otis and Shelby, who are littermates, play fetch until they drop.
Submitted by Anna Lumpkin, university program specialist, Analytical Instrumentation Facility: My husband and I have had Delilah for nine years, and she was our first baby. She loves our two children fiercely and will stay on her back for an eternity if you give her belly rubs. She hates water and doesn’t quite understand how to fetch, but she loves long walks and whipped cream. She’s a sweet girl, and we love her so.
Submitted by Janine Kossen, director, Women’s Center: Old Lady Daisy is a 10-year-old black Lab rescue who is fiercely loyal to her mama, especially when it comes to protecting her from UPS, FedEx and Amazon delivery trucks and their drivers.
Submitted by Jason Gipe, senior director of advancement, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences: Betty White and Stella are best friends, and they love to play with our kids.
Submitted by John Classen, professor and director of graduate programs, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering: Leigh Anne is never far from me when I’m home. When I’m working from home, sometimes I get frustrated and talk to my computer. Leigh Anne calms me down by tugging on my arm, getting me to pet her.
Submitted by Katrina Pawvluk, director of administration and occupancy management, University Housing: With that adorable face, Izzy can do no wrong.
Submitted by Kelsey Hart, administrative assistant, Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs: Dickson is a very good boy who loves to fetch, tug and bark at squirrels.
Submitted by Maeve Coakley, academic advisor, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences: Stella and Gandy go crazy for Costco croissants. They absolutely love them.
Submitted by Rachel Robichaux, executive assistant, University Advancement: Our pack of three dogs — Lola, Maximus and Augustus — are quite the mix. Their favorite activity this summer is to chase off squirrels and birds from our backyard bird feeders.
Submitted by Sherry Buckles, assistant dean of development, College of Veterinary Medicine: Martini and Jax are the two tuxedo ninjas. They are not the same age or from the same litter but are quite the pair. They are nocturnal parlor competitors and keep the family entertained.
Submitted by Val Schwartz, head of admissions, Institute for Advanced Analytics: Towyn is an aggressively affectionate Welsh terrier. He loves hiking, digging holes in the backyard and getting into as much mischief as possible. Don’t let the innocent photo fool you.
Submitted by William Ingram, facilities enhancement technician, Campus Enterprises: My wife, Felicia, and I adopted Marcus Garvey and Malcolm X on April 27, 2020, our first wedding anniversary. They had been found on the Meredith College campus and had been in an adoption center longer than any other cats — 500-plus days — when we adopted them.
Submitted by Darren White, digital communications manager, Graduate School: Lucy loves to express herself — freely.
