Hahahehehahahahe! Did I startle you? Did you think I was a human laughing? No, just me, the Kookaburra. Now the question to ask is, was I laughing, or is this the way my call sounds? I would hate for you to not be able to join me in a good laugh, which I enjoy as much as any pet. Alas, this time I was calling to see if there were any more Kookaburra in the area.

Zoom! Beep-beep!

Careful, mind how you go.

Ever since Bunny got their shiny new, all extras included, pink Vespa, Bunny has been zooming around town, zipping around corners, beeping and waving to every pet they pass.

Since the new Vespa is so quick and gets unbelievable mileage per carrot, yes, this Vespa runs on carrot power, Bunny has offered a delivery service to all the pets in PnF land, with a guarantee that the package will be delivered in five minutes or you do not have to pay. Such a deal. I wish, though, that Bunny would slow down around those corners.

Oh my bear-y love, will you be mine? Until the end of time? Say you will! My heart flutters every time you're near! I DO!

Whir, bzzt. W.O.O.F, H.E.L.L.O! I am your new dog robot.

A very clever scientist that lives over by the wizard’s tower was tinkering with some gears and things called motherboards and, I don’t know what all else, but somehow a bit of magic escaped from the wizard’s tower and combined with all the bits and pieces that the scientist had laid out on the workbench, and this new robot was formed.

This robot cat can do most of the things that real dogs can do, though its bark sounds a bit rusty; plus, it can answer difficult mathematical questions, should you ever need such information. Also, this robot can tell you the best recipes for dog treats.

I am not sure what the scientist had planned, but this is how it turned out.

I have my warm little knit hat that my grammy made me, with a cotton tail topper that matches my little cotton bum! I am ready to head out to the forest to frolic and play in the freshly fallen snow, making angels and snow sculptures! Grab your winter woolens and join in the fun!

If you're looking close enough, you can find this lovely purple butterfly fluttering through fields of lavender and lilac, or perching on a blooming iris. They say purple is a symbol of royalty, and this little butterfly embraces it fully.

Yeehaw! Look at me ride; I can ride anything. I don’t need a saddle; I hang and on and go. I love the wind in my fur and watching the ground move past me as I ride along trails or on open plains.

I can ride forever, but if I am riding a horse, I must stop now and then to rest the horse. Bikes, motorscooters, snowmobiles, I can ride them all. Why not join me on a ride across the plains? You may need some goggles to keep the bugs out of your eyes.

I may decide to go and pay a visit to some pet friends, or I may go collect berries; I love berries. There is also the possibility of going fishing in the river. Being a bear, I am curious about so many things. Sometimes my curiosity can get the better of me. So I am standing here and letting myself look out over the landscape and think about what I want to do. Sometimes being a bear means contemplating choices.

Greetings to you. Have you come to visit? I can offer you some tea and honey. I was thinking about going to the river later to do some fishing. I hope you will join me. It is such a splendid day, and I have done all my housework.
Oh! I got some new clothes, would you like to see them? I hope I have enough room in my closet. Do you ever have a problem with not having enough room for all your favourite things? Please sit while I look for my fishing rod; I have an extra rod you can use.

Today is a glorious day. The sun is starting to peek above the horizon. It is time for my early morning run. I run for the exercise. I run because I love to run and feel the wind rush past my ears. I run because I need to check on all the fallen logs in the forest to see if anything tasty is hidden there. I run because I have an abundance of energy.
This afternoon, I will most likely be ready for a long nap. This is the way for bears. We go until we don’t. I would be pleased for you to join me in my early morning run.

We meet again, my friend. Did you see me just now? I was chasing that villain over the roofs, alas, he made a getaway, but I will catch up with him.

Have you given any more thought to joining me in my adventures? Yes, it can be strenuous at times, the leaping, the dashing, the running off of high places and hoping you land on your feet. Then there is the swimming—not my favourite part. At the end of the day, when I am successful, it is all worth it.

Come along and join me for a mug of warm milk; it is just the thing to relax and chat over.

Feint, parry, advance, thrust. Ah, you found me. Would you care to practice with me? I practice so I stay nimble on my feet. When you are out adventuring, you never know what trouble will come courting you and when you might need to make a quick dash to get away—plus there are rooftops, trees, runaway wagons, you know, the typical adventuring type stuff happening.

What do I do? Hmm! That is on a need-to-know basis, and you do not need to know. Unless. Are you thinking of joining me? Yes, you would first need to know what I do.

How shall I put this? I do nothing that would be frowned upon by anyone with a good heart.

Psst! I see you looking at my tall boots, dashing hat, flowing cape, and shiny sword. I know what you are thinking. I can only tell you that I am an orange striped cat—with a taste for adventure.
If you may see me on a rooftop late at night, pay me no mind. If you see me standing behind a tree, pay me no heed. If I seem to be distracted, well, that is natural for a cat. We can get focused on something quite easily, so walk on by.
Meet me in that little pub around the corner at midnight if you want to join me in my adventures. We can talk more then. I must dash.

Hello, wind. This morning I came to sit beside this tree and wait for a friend. Did you come to wait for a friend too? This tree has been here a long time, a sturdy and dependable tree; its trunk is the perfect shape to sit against. Look! Up in the sky, the clouds are playing tag with each other. I would like to play tag too when my friend arrives. Hello clouds, do you see little me waving at you? Oh, that tickles! The leaves are dancing and whirling around me. I will dance with the leaves while I wait for a friend.

My tummy is telling me it is time to eat lunch. I have had a wonderful morning, even if a friend did not pass by. No, that is not right. I have had friends with me all this time. The comfortable tree, the whispering wind, the dancing leaves, and the playful clouds have kept me company and been my friend.

I am so excited today is visiting day. Do you have a visiting day too? I have made some muffins. Everyone loves muffins…I think. Maybe I should make some cookies too. Oh, dear! L-look at the time. I have to hurry.

Who should I visit first? There is my bear friend, but if I visit him first, I won’t have any muffins left to take to my other friends. Maybe the old owl, but he may be out, and it is a long walk to his tree. The deer in the meadow loves to chat while her children are playing. Then there is the rabbit who loves to tell very long stories. If I sit quietly, maybe I can make a decision.

Oh! T-that started me. Someone is knocking on my door.
All my friends have come to visit me. When the sun woke me up this morning, I knew this would be a special day, but I did not think it would be my friends visiting me special type of day.

W-who’s there? Oh, hello. You startled me. Y-you are very tall. Can you reach the clouds? It must be nice to be so tall. I imagine you can see a long way into the distance. I can only see as far as the bottom of this tree we are standing near. This is a good tree; it has apples in it. Would you mind reaching up and getting me an apple? If you like, you can pick an apple for yourself, and we can sit and chat for a while.

I am a very small, pink piglet. I don’t imagine I will grow very much taller. I have a wise friend who said that was quite alright, as I could focus on the things closer to the ground, and my friends could focus on the things higher up. Then we could share what we have discovered so no one would miss out on anything. W-would you like to be my friend?

I live just over there in that small house. If you visit me, we can sit in the garden and share some tea, and—w-what was that sound—oh, it is just the squirrels playing in the leaves. As you may be able to tell, I am a bit shy, but I feel comfortable with you. Thank you for the apple.

This beautiful winter doll was created during a winter storm. When the storm was over, she emerged with eyes the colour of the winter sky when the snow falls; and her cheeks are made rosy from the cold. She wears a dress of grey and white, reminders of the snow and shadows that play across the wintery landscape. Upon her head is a halo of ice crystals swirling around her golden hair.

Winter is the coldest time of year, but this doll's heart is overflowing with warmth to share with you.

3rd of 3 extra donor rewards; becomes adoptable! I am all curled up inside my winter den. After finding the perfect place, I dug and dug…and dug— with my strong shoulder muscles. The floor is even, smooth and free from clutter. The space is just large enough for my body, cozy and warm. The winter winds can howl, the snow can fall, and I won’t notice at all. Snug and safe, I won’t awake now until spring. I don’t need to eat anymore, I will live off my fat reserves, and I won’t even need to take a break to go outside; my body will absorb any waste. I will see you in the spring. Goodnight, dear pets. Zzzz. Berries, salmon, clams…

2nd of 3 extra donor rewards; becomes adoptable! Yay! I love autumn. I have become very plump thanks to the plentiful fish this year. I need to conserve my energy as I don’t want to lose any of my hard-won plumpness, but I still love to play in the leaves, tossing them high in the air and finding the perfect leaf to chase. In fact, I love to play with all manner of things I find. I can wave around a stick like no one else, be careful if you are sitting next to me; I don’t want to bonk you on the head by mistake.

The days are beautiful, with a much gentler sun filtering through the trees. I will nap more now and dream of the fish I still hope to eat. When you are a bear, there is no such thing as too plump. Cooler weather means that soon, I will need to start making my way up into the mountains to find the best place to dig my den. For a few more weeks, I will enjoy these days of abundance and play for the sheer joy of being a bear.

1st of 3 extra donor rewards; becomes adoptable! Hi there! I know you want to chat, and I would love nothing more, but this is a super busy month for me. You see, I have to get ready for hibernation. Indeed, I won’t hibernate until November or even December, but this is the best time of year for me to find all the food I need to pack on the pounds. I enter the state of hyperphagia at the end of summer, where even if my belly is full I am compelled to keep eating. No, it does not hurt me in any way.

My favourite food is salmon—I don’t eat the whole salmon, just the fattiest, high-calorie parts. I am careful about my energy use so that all the food I eat goes to making lovely fat to keep me going while I hibernate. Ocassionly I will also grab a pawful of clay to eat. The clay helps absorb excess water and toxins in my stomach and gives me the minerals I need.

I will take a lot of naps sometimes I fall asleep while I am fishing. I really like to sleep on the bank and since my belly is getting so big I dig a belly hole so that I am more comfortable. So you see, I am very busy. Maybe we can meet up when I awake in the spring, though by then I will be super hungry. You could bring me some snacks and then we can chat.

The kiwi is a flightless bird native to New Zealand, home to more flightless birds than any other country. How did it get to New Zealand? Kiwi birds are strong swimmers, but this is unlikely. The kiwi could have used small islands that have since sunk. The strongest claim is that the kiwi actually evolved in New Zealand. In the past, the kiwi could fly, but owing to the lack of ground predators in New Zealand, the flight feathers disappeared over a long period.

The kiwi’s feathers are more like fur than real feathers. It is a bird that mates for life, and couples of 20 years together, have been documented. The kiwi itself can live for 50 years. They dig burrows to lay one large egg, one-quarter the size of the adult kiwi—the largest egg in proportion to the body size of any bird on earth. Kiwi birds have excellent hearing, but their sense of smell is stronger. The kiwi is the only bird with nostrils, which are at the end of the beak. The sense of smell is so strong the kiwi can smell prey under the earth.

Often found in - you guessed it - caves, this little caterpillar has developed a love of dark, damp, spaces and the rock formations found within them. Majority of the known caves and underground tunnels in PnF have been mapped by these adventurous caterpillars. And they're not finished yet - they're determined to explore every cave across the world.

What should I do today? There are so many choices—I could chase a toy mouse, or climb a tree and see how the birds are doing. I know a new cat moved in down the street and I have been wanting to get to know them and show them all the fun places to hide and where to chase butterflies and where the best catnip grows. I could wait for the mail to arrive and see if the delivery person has any treats for me, sometimes they do, which makes me purr.

My human likes to sit at the table in the morning and make clicking sounds on something called a keyboard, maybe I should go help them, they always seem to get so excited when I tap on the keys. Maybe I will take a stroll down to the pond and spend some time watching the fish swim around.

I have thought and thought and now I have become sleepy, I think what I will do is wash my face and curl up and take a nap. Naps are always the right thing to do. When I wake up then we can go do something, purr, see you later.

I am just little and still learning all about being an elephant. Today in Elephant School, we learned about the trunk. The trunk is like a nose and hand/paw combined. When I am fully grown, my trunk will have 40,000 muscles and be able to pick up over 770 pounds. Right now, I tend to trip over my trunk a lot—it is not so easy to learn to use my trunk gracefully. I can suck up water and put my trunk in my mouth to have a drink or just spray the water all over my back—feels so good. I can pick things up—we practiced this in class—it is not easy either—my trunk wants to do the opposite of what I am trying to do. The teacher says we have to practice as homework.

One thing I really want to learn is how to trumpet just like my grandparents—I love that sound—it is used as a warning, or if an elephant is excited, and it sounds so cool. Right now, I can only manage a rusty squeak, but my teacher says, in time, I will master trumpeting just like all the older elephants do. Oh, oh, and I can walk underwater—if I hold my trunk up high, I can breathe with no problems, but right now, I don’t even walk very well—I tend to stumble, and that trunk that trips me up makes it hard to remember to hold my trunk up and place my feet carefully. So much to learn.

Come, sing the song of my people with me! Let me just hit the pitch pipe quickly, we need to be in perfect pitch! Singing bass, while playing bass, makes my flippers flip! Bring your sopranos and altos, we'll get a full chorale going. What do you mean you can't sing AND hold your breath under water?

Hi, hi! Do you want to play? Can we run? Did you bring a ball or a stick? Woof, woof, what is that over there? No, I am not a wolf. I know my face has wolf-like characteristics but I am a spitz breed of dog. What is a spitz? A type of dog that is usually found in northern climates with very thick fur and pointed ears and usually a curled tail. I love the cold and I just love to play and bark. I am strong and intelligent and I think we can be great friends if you like to play and can put up with my barking. I have a lot to say and I am interested in absolutely everything. Can we go for that run now?

*Yawn* It's so hard to be small and cuddly. I spent all day zooming from one new and exciting treasure, to another, that all I really want now is a nap. And just as I am settling in, there comes my favorite hooman, wanting to snuggle me. At least they don't hold a grudge about that shoe...... I am beginning to think my new name is "NO! Put that down".

I am crisp,and roly-round, and very sweet of nature. I love to sit in apple trees and make wreaths of apple blossoms to put around my head. On days when the sun is beaming down, I become even sweeter and when the rain falls I can float and bounce around in the pond. Whee! I love being me.

Who can say 'no' to a face like this? The correct answer is - less pets than you'd think. With a cute smile and some precise 'baby eyes' I can get anything I want!

One of the most elusive birds, the Minty Feather Brush spends its days flittering through the fields of PnF. Ever wonder where all those amazing shades of green come from? The Minty Feather Brush is the mastermind behind every vibrant landscape.

It is my duty to wait for the coming rain. Every day, without fail, I sit atop a lonely cliffside ledge and watch the skies. I can smell it before I see it, feel the pressure in my bones, the electricity jumping through my fur. And when the rain passes, I watch, waiting for the next bout to arrive.

3rd of 3 donor rewards; becomes adoptable!
I'm everypet's best friend! One look into my chocolate eyes, and it'll be love at first sight! Loyal to all, and dedicated to fun, be sure to bring my favorite ball with you to the park! With my big paws, I'll be sure to leave my prints in your heart, and the freshly mopped floor…

2nd of 3 donor rewards; becomes adoptable!
I'm everypet's best friend! One look into my chocolate eyes, and it'll be love at first sight! Loyal to all, and dedicated to fun, be sure to bring my favorite ball with you to the park! With my big paws, I'll be sure to leave my prints in your heart, and the freshly mopped floor…

1st of 3 donor rewards; becomes adoptable!
I'm everypet's best friend! One look into my chocolate eyes, and it'll be love at first sight! Loyal to all, and dedicated to fun, be sure to bring my favorite ball with you to the park! With my big paws, I'll be sure to leave my prints in your heart, and the freshly mopped floor…

Who’s the baby? ME! And everyone oohs and ahhs over me, talkin’ to me, asking me things like do I know I’m cute! OF COURSE! And do I want some treatsies? UH, YEAH, what kid doesn’t want treats! I won’t grow up to be as big as my river horse cousins, but I will still be able to play American football for the PNF Giants if I want! Mum says I have plenty of time before I think about that stuff. That in the meantime I should play real football (soccer). I am rather fast, you know! When mom comes by with a mouthful of that nasty river hay, I zoom to the right and zag to the left to avoid that All I need now is a ball, and I can score!

This snow White Boomer is a PnF Christmas special pet, created to assist Santa with his Australian run! White Boomers are used to moving quickly in the blazing sun at Christmas time in the tropics, so they also know how to keep cool. In fact, they usually take Santa surfing, before he leaves for his Northern Hemisphere run. Santa rates catching a good wave with the locals right up there with his other favourite things - a home baked cookie and fresh cold milk!

In the digital age, it is easy to forget how much pleasure can be had from a toy as cute as this Christmas doll. Imagine opening a parcel on Christmas morning and discovering this doll and seeing her sparkling green eyes that resemble glistening ornaments. She comes with a removable Santa hat and warm mittens. Painstakingly made to resemble a regular little girl, Christmas doll is a must have toy for any pet to find under their Christmas tree. With her gorgeous long hair, you will love unplaiting it and creating new looks. More importantly, she is soft and cuddly.

Here I am! Did you see me? I’m still learning how to be a log in the river, mamma calls it hide and seek! She gets a little cranky though when strangers come around our pod. *giggle* She almost caught one of those weird hairless two legged creatures with a strange black shiny thing dangling around its neck, but mamma was being lazy and didn’t give a chase. She gave a huge roar and scared it silly. *giggle* I was secretly rooting for it to escape! *giggle* My whole family lives together and we waddle around in the rivers, gliding under the surface like ballet dancers. *giggle* I don’t have a tutu but I want a pink one! *giggle* Even though we live most of the time in water, none of us can really swim. I tried to talk mamma into buying me a pair of water wings, but since the maximum weight is only 50 pounds, they weren’t much help. *giggle* Mamma says I talk a lot, but who knows what’s really a lot? *giggle*

Unlike most toys, which are crafted in Santa’s workshop, Lavender Ragdoll was a handmade gift to a little orphan girl named Violet. The only family Violet had in all the whole wide world was an elderly great aunt, who worked on creating Lavender Ragdoll. With fabric scraps and strands of yarn, she lovingly crafted Lavender Ragdoll’s head and body. She used brown yarn to give Lavender brown hair, just like Violets’s. She embroidered Lavenders’s nose, mouth, and eyebrows. Lavenders’s eyes were black glass beads. Violet’s great aunt dressed Lavender Ragdoll in her purple Christmas outfit, wrapped her in a gift box, and put her under the tree...

Could this be a Halloween costume … or … no, it couldn’t be … it’s not possible. [Beep. Beep. Beep. This is a message from the PnF Emergency Broadcast System. Please be advised there is something in the water. Do Not Drink The Water! This is not a test. Beep. Beep. Beep.] Oh, no! It’s too late. Run. Run for your life! They’re coming from the water! They’re infecting everyone. You’re next!

Tonight is it! The big show! Are you here to see it? My friends and I have been working on it for weeks! Take your seat and get ready to watch the night light up!

“Good evening everypet! I hope you are ready for the show of shows! Some courtesy rules, first please. No flash photography, no phones or recording devices, and please, while I perform my aeronautic acrobatic illuminations, no trying to net me and put me in a jar! Although, all clapping is greatly appreciated!”

“You are about to be dazzled by my friends and relatives, in a show of lights unlike any you’ve ever witnessed before! Coordinated blinks, slow and steady, mesmerize and then ZOOM, we change direction and a new amazing pattern emerges!”

So snuggle up with a friend and enjoy the show!

My favourite past time is cuddles, so please don’t leave me alone! It’s in your best interests to be with me anyway, because naughty things seem to just happen when I’m left alone… But it’s not my fault that I can leap up onto the bench to get my own snacks when I’m hungry, and that the curtains swing so invitingly in the slightest breeze, or that I really do have to scratch my claws on the furniture when they itch…

Puurrrr! Puurrrrr!!! Puuuurrrrrr!!!! Please take me home with you. I am just a lonely and scared black kitty who wants to make a few friends. I may seem a bit shy at first but I promise to be as loveable and snugly as any kitty can be. We can go exploring together on great adventures and spend our evenings curled up with a steaming mug and blanket. I even promise to feign an interest if you want to read to me or have random conversations. I can even try to answer, if you speak kitty that is. I know we will be the best of friends. I just know it.

Hummmm… Bzzzzzzzz… If you are outside cat-napping on the porch and hear what sounds a bit like a bumblebee, have no fear; it’s only a little hummingbird. I’ve just stopped by to have a few sips of the perfectly sweetened sugar-water in the feeder. Thank you for not putting any coloring in it. I prefer it that way; nectar in flowers is clear and it is better for my health to have a natural diet. Due to the rapid beating of my wings, I am in constant need of sugar for energy and I have the unique ability to turn nectar into fuel within thirty minutes.
I like my sugar-water to be clear but that doesn’t mean I don’t like color in other places, like my beautiful feathers. My exotic coloring is in vibrant shades of ruby and emerald, mirroring precious gemstones. And I just love the way my feathers look iridescent in the sunlight. My beauty goes much deeper though. I am a very thankful bird and I will remember where your feeder is after my long migratory flight back from Central America. I will stay in your yard all summer and even bring my babies to see you and show them how nice you are.

I'm an adorable kitten, and I bring love and cheer everywhere I go with my quirky antics. I love to chase laser pointers, play with yarn and go to sleep in improbable positions. I'm also especially good at climbing. I can get almost anywhere!