AnimalsFebruary 28, 2009

Alan and Ruth each got a pet when they moved to Duncan. Alan bought a corgi named Mindy. Ruth’s parents gave her a crimson-bellied conure named Guinan as a graduation present.

Mindy and Alan.Guinan and Ruth.

Later, Alan and Ruth helped rescue a stray dog named Buttons. She is part Plott Hound and Blackmouth Cur.
Buttons the dog.

Mindy

Here are some more photos of Mindy.
Mindy - the new pup.Mindy loves children. Buttons prefers to watch rather than participate in the love fest.Mindy is not opposed to sharing her ball with Buttons when Buttons isn't looking!
Mindy.Mindy new with tag.Mindy with a bow.Mindy and her Fishy toy.ContortionistMindy in her bed.Mindy vs the paparazzi.Mindy is an army of one.Mindy loves her people so much she thinks their shoes smell like heaven!Daddy's shoe is such a comfortable pillow.

Buttons

Here are some more photos of Buttons:
Sleepy Buttons on Mommy's lapfascinated by the flamesWarming herself in the sun
Buttons being a camera hogDogs asleep with DaddyLittle bitty baby Buttons warming by the fire.Buttons under the stove.Buttons with starch on her face.Buttons climbing a ladderExpressing how she feels about watermelonKickin' back with Alan

Friends…
Mindy and Buttons.
Raaarrr!
Mindy and buttons fighting.

No longer on speaking terms…
Buttons ignoring Mindy.
…friends again.
Mindy and Buttons cuddling.



Guinan

Here are some more photos of Guinan:
Guinan with adult plumage
Guinan between layered tank-top shirtsGuinan in Ruth's hair.Guinan in a sweater collar.Watching TV togetherGuinan in Alan's shirt.Mostly just tolerating aggressive kisses

— Alan Henager

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