Take a look at some of USD’s beloved pets and what their owners had to say about them!
Rudy
Owner: Brittany Pikula
“Rudy is a 4 year old parti-yorki who enjoys long walks on the beach and waking up early to play ball. In his free time he enjoys Facebookin’.” Look him up on Facebook @RudyPikula!
Gigi
Owner: Lexie Fahey
“This is Gigi, a 9 month-old rescue puppy. She’s probably part German Shepard, Husky and Terrier. She loves chewing anything and everything, cuddling with mom, eating, and saying hi to people in the elevator. Her pet peeve is when someone doesn’t say hi and pet her!” Meet her at @baby_gigi_ on Instagram!
Napoleon
Owner: Hannah McCune
“This is my snake Napoleon. My boyfriend came up with the name when we got him in November. He’s a little shy but loves the camera, lounging and watching Netflix with me.” Follow Napoleon at @naps_thesnake on Instagram!
Mr. Bixby
Owners: Lexy Piccinini, Natalie Crone, Sia Stompro, and Gabi Christenson
“Mr. Bixby just turned two years old this past Saturday! He’s loving life on Asbury court. He enjoys being brushed and hiding in cupboards. He’s a sneaky Siberian cat who always manages to slip outside. He also can’t get enough of his favorite foods: french fries and chicken!” Find Mr. Bixby at @mrbixbysaysmeow on Instagram!
Rosie
Owner: Delaney Kipple
“Rose is a hedgehog from New Jersey and is about a year old. She is a silly hog who likes to explore, so she spends her weekends trying new restaurants and snorkeling in the ocean.” Follow her at @rosietheho on Instagram!
Tyke
Owner: Jami Bouras
This is Tyke! “He’s an emotional support animal with emotional issues. He falls asleep while standing up and snores while he’s awake. He also farts constantly.”
Oos
Owner: Kelsea Tower
“Oos is a German Shepard, almost 3 months old, and from Mexico. He likes his kong toy filled with treats and has eaten probably more than 20 pairs of flip flops already. He likes long walks on the beach and pooping in places he shouldn’t.”
Layla
Owner: Val Teano
“Her favorite toy is a whale pillow pet. She drinks water like a large rodent, loves to snack, and is very out of shape but loves the outdoors.”
Jodie
Owner: Sienna La Rocca
“Pretty sure Jodie the bunny is a lesbian. She’s litter boxed trained and uses a doggie door…And she’s 10,000 pounds.”