Our Creatures

We love our pets! Whether it is the silly urban chickens with their backyard antics and fresh delicious eggs or the visually impaired rescue mutts we prefer, there is rarely a dull moment around our house.

Meet Mason, also known as Mr. Peebody or Barkie McPhearson. Mason joined our family in 2012. He is a poodle terrier rescue and blind in one eye due to a birth defect and we think he is (imperfectly) perfect. He does like to chase his “step-sisters”, the Chickens, and spends his spare time chewing on squeaky squirrel toys, going for walks and lounging on the sofa with Mom and Dad.

Mason looking dapper in his patriotic bandana

Mason walking in the rare Seattle Snow. This was just a few weeks after we brought him home.

Mason lounging under the picnic table at Megan’s Parents House.

Mason enjoying the sun at the family cabin.

Mason smiling for the camera and hoping for a treat!

Mason watching a Dog Show on TV.

Mason loves his toys!

We keep a flock of urban chickens. It all started with three hens several years ago and now we have six hens. These girls are pets, each with a name and personality. They give us the best fresh eggs on most days and always entertaining. Megan is pretty sure that Hung did not envision himself being a “chicken herder”, but now he loves those hens.