The Mcsombers pets - Scout, ollie cat, and Diesel
Scout is 7 years old, always ridiculous, and believes every day is the BEST DAY EVER!!!! This is his “school picture” at the kennel where he sometimes goes on vacation.
Ollie Cat joined the McSombers family on Evalena’s 7th birthday: May 2, 2014. Sombers Lab alum Andy Schmidt’s parents found him at a Wal-Mart parking lot somewhere in western North Carolina and they gave him the home he needed. He can barely walk now but he made it to Florida and is living his best barn cat life.
Diesel is the best boy. He is a 9-year-old quarter horse who goes both English and Western. He excels at ranchin - checking those fence posts - and he also loves jumping over fences. He mostly enjoys standing around and munching on grass. He has definitely been known to have strong feelings at times, and alfalfa is his favorite!
Kalynn’s Girl Party - Paisley and Pistachio
It’s a girl paw-ty!
Paisley, 11 years old, is a real lady. Kalynn rescued Paisley from her backyard in 2013, and they’ve been best friends ever since. She only drinks out of her water fountain and doesn’t like the vacuum, or her paws being touched. She loves catnip, sleeping, and yelling at her little sister.
Pistachio, 3 years old, is an interesting little girl. Kalynn rescued her from the street, and she walks with a silly little limp. She likes biting her mom, but it doesn't hurt because her canines are inexplicably dull. She loves her sparkly ball toys, her laser light, snuggles, and fighting with her sister over the flower bed.
Kayleigh’s Fur babies - Venus and Baloo
Venus, 4 years old, only really cares about one thing: her next meal. Kayleigh adopted her in 2021 from a shelter, and she has been a ball of sass ever since. She tolerates her “little” brother Baloo, and her mom, but she LOVES her dad, Justin. Venus’ ideal day is to spend hours chasing springs, nap on whoever’s lap has the fuzziest blanket, and complain that she’s still hungry.
Baloo, 3 years old, wants to be everybody’s friend. Kayleigh adopted him in 2022, and he has yet to meet a dog or person that he doesn’t like. If he had his way, his parents would provide cuddles and belly rubs 24/7. Baloo’s favorite pastimes are to eat questionable things off the ground to freak out his mom and chase every squirrel that he sees on a walk.
Somber’s Lab Pet Alumni
Jenna’s Pups - Theodore Bartholmew (Teddy Bear) and Rosie Franklin
Teddy is 3 years old and loves to carry balls and play fetch. His ideal day starts and ends curled up on the corner of the couch watching his sister Rosie be a gremlin. While he enjoys cuddles and naps, he also really loves to tackle his sister and play tug of war (which really is just him dragging her around on the floor). Other than Rosie, his best friends are his parents and his half siblings, Maple and Henry. He absolutely does not like small dogs but is learning to befriend them.
Rosie is a year old and loves to cause chaos. She is very energetic, vocal, happy, and full of life! Her ideal day starts with an early morning wake-up, playing with every toy in the house, chewing on something she shouldn't (most recently the couch and iPhone chargers), playing with Ted, and getting cuddles from mom. While she is small, she is mighty. She holds her own against Ted and really has quite the large bark. She is a lot to handle but brings so much joy to the whole family.
Alex’s Whole Heart - Poe
Sweetest little trash man. Alex Forderhase adopted Poebear right before the COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020. He was free from the shelter and is a sweety-bo-beedy. Poe has beautiful long hair, the sweetest eyes, and IBS (no one can be perfect amiright). Poe loves trash, birds, and screaming for attention.
Chathuri’s International Pup - Buster
Buster is Chathuri's little angel boy! He was a birthday gift for Chathuri's mom, and has been getting all the attention ever since- He is a spoiled brat. He has a very strict routine during the day, which basically goes: breakfast time, nap time, bark and chase time with squirrels/birds/butterflies/kites or whatever crosses his path (or the sky), lunch time, nap time, walkies time (his personal favorite), dinner time and overnight security job. Even though he's super busy around the day, he still manages to maintain his status as the most handsomest and the sweetest weenie. Buster loves to eat chicken, and absolutely hates puppy treats-he would rather prefer a share of whatever you're munching on. Oh and also, he stands tall and proud, for his ~1 ft height, and during nap time, he sleeps like a burrito-sometimes wrapped in an old t-shirt of mom’s.
Dylan’s Sweet Karen
Karen is just a scoop of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. She loves her dad Kyle and likes her other dad, Dylan. She was found in a mall parking lot, but acts like she’s a designer breed. She loves pineapples and hates Alex–even though she takes care of her sometimes when Dad’s out of town.
Kaffies’s Sweet Girl, Selene
Selene is eleven years old and she's been my sweet girl for over half of my lifetime. She loves dangly toys, snuggling, chin scritches, treats, and taunting my roommate's dog. She is confident, persistent, smart, and a bit of a prima donna. But once you've gained her affection she is a loyal cat who just wants to lay on your lap and purr herself to sleep (with ample pets of course). She will still yell at you and get into things she knows she's not supposed to be in just to get your attention. She also has a glare/stank eye that could melt metal.