Meet Starfish and Giraffe

We want to welcome Starfish and Giraffe. They are siblings and come two full days a week and one half-day. Starfish is 5 months old and pretty laid back. Her name comes from the use of her zippy (sleep sack). She loves her hands and can't easily fall asleep since they distract her quite a bit. So, her parents use a sleep sack with triangular arms. When she wears it, her limbs spread out, and she reminds us of a starfish.

Giraffe is the big brother. He turned two in May, but is a very tall boy, so he looks like he's almost four years old. In fact, he is taller than Pony and Bullfrog, so it's easy to forget that he's only two. He's a big thinker and learns words quickly because he imitates things we say. He plays well with others, has good manners, and reminds us of a safari dude with his cool hat and bright red hair. His dad is a taxidermist and his mom's a counselor, so it makes sense. He loves the outdoors.

We look forward to getting to know these two as they join Bullfrog, Butterfly, Pony, and Bumblebee in playtime at the den. Bumblebee will be flying back to Grandma's house in a week and no longer need our care. She will be missed!

Hamster Heads Home

We said farewell to Hamster on August 21st. His mamma is having another baby boy in October, and she will be staying at home with them. We have enjoyed his time here and watched him grow from a quiet, content 13-month-old to an expressive, active 20-month-old. He is definitely approaching the two-year-old stage and shows lots of determination. We will treasure and miss his smile and the way Keegaroo could randomly make him laugh. My kids and all our cubs adored him, especially Bullfrog. They were good buddies and loved riding cars together around the backyard. They also shared a common love for "Thomas the Tank Engine" and would excitedly exclaim "Choo, Choo" and bounce back and forth together on the couch while the beginning song played. Hopefully, we will visit with him soon and also meet his new baby brother. Here are some pictures to enjoy from his final days with us.