Jul 31 2014.
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My Pet & Me
Pet's details -
Name: Marshmallow (2 ½ years) and Chocolate (2 years)
Breeds: Black Labrador and Gold Labrador
Owners details -
Name: Milani Salpitikorala Liyanage (28)
What was the thinking behind naming your pet?
Marshmallow was named ‘Marshmallow’ because I wanted a name that sounded sweet and edible as she was so cute. And for short we could call her ‘Marshy’. Chocolate was named Chocolate because the name had to match Marshmallow and he was also the cutest little chabbawabba ever and I just wanted to eat them both!
What is their daily routine?
Well they sleep with us in the room coz it’s the ‘cool’ room and they are taken out for a walk to pee and poo at 6am after which they have their breakfast and get brushed with an anti itch lotion made of tea tree essence. Then they laze around and sleep again and check on the baby. They love to sit beside the baby when she’s having her meals because they can get some crumbles that fall on the floor.
They have lunch around 12 and have a good nap in the cool room till evening and play in the garden. They are fat Labradors so play time is about one hour a day only and then they get so tired and want to hang out in the cool room again. They get one king coconut daily on hot days and they love it. They have a second brushing session with a dog perfume spray. They are on diet so they get four crackers each or soup for dinner at around 7pm and then they laze around and go out for a poo and pee between 9.30 and 10pm after which they settle down for bedtime.
What is their favourite snack?
Anything edible. But mostly Papadam and Kokis!
Do they have a particularly favourite place to sleep and hang out?
Of course! Our room, which is the ‘cool’ room!
Do Marshy and Chocolate like to dress up and take selfies?
Nope.
Have you always been a pet lover?
Yes. My father has always had pets since we were babies and I guess we grew into it.
Who was your first pet?
We always had at least five or six dogs at home at any given time. The ones I remember were the Ridgebacks named Ringo and Skeezer.
What is it like having a pet?
It’s the best feeling in the world.
What is bathtime like for Marshmallow and Chocolate?
Bathtime is loved beyond words! They get bathed once a week on Saturdays and groomed, ears cleaned, nails clipped and the works.
How do they react when you head out of the house?
I hate to leave them as I get the worst “OMG you are leaving me again” look as I head out of the door. When we come back home its always a nut house where they are running and jumping. Marshmallow will always pick up my shoe and bring it to me as I enter the house.
Could you imagine life without your pets?
Not a chance.
What is the most precious moment you share with your pet?
Every moment with my pets are precious. I am now loving the fact that they have started to love and protect my baby more than they love me. It’s lovely to watch.
By Natasha Fernandopulle
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Priyanthi says:
Aug 07, 2014 at 12:00 amLoved the pictures of these two beautiful pets! Especially the one of the dog with his head out the car window! The article and pictures clearly show that these two pets are very much loved! I love them too - even without knowing them!