Whether it’s waking up at 6 a.m. to feed goats, spending time training a puppy, taking a cat for a walk in a cat stroller, or feeding a dog out of their hand, these kids love their pets and the time the spend with them. In this story, we shine a spotlight on the sweet and heartwarming connections local kids share with their beloved pets.
Kendra Galaviz, 11
Pets: Luna, Daisy, and Taquito
“Kendra is a natural animal lover she goes above and beyond to take care of her animals. she wakes up every morning at 6 AM to feed her goats. She it’s always making sure they are brushed and getting enough cuddles.”—Perla Galaviz, mom
Ivy Strok, 9 1/2
Pet: Easter
"Easter is Ivy’s sweet and cuddly cat. She wakes Ivy up each morning with snuggles and sleeps next to her every night. Ivy loves taking Easter on walks in her cat stroller—Easter enjoys the fresh air, and Ivy loves sharing the adventure. Ivy adopted Easter around Easter in 2024 as a special gift from her aunt, which is how she got her name. Ever since, they’ve been best friends. Easter always waits by the door and purrs loudly when Ivy comes home. Their bond is full of love, and Ivy feels lucky to have such a special cat."—Caroline B Strok, mom
Brooklyn Lewis, 12
Pets: Quinny (brindle) and Kimber (fawn)
"I love our boxers because they have the funniest personalities, almost human-like. They are very smart, easy to train, and absolutely love to cuddle! I love watching Quinny (4 years old) teach Kimber (8 months old) how to grow up and help train her. They play and “box” all of the time."—James Lewis, dad
Blayze Ryan Knavel, 1
Pet: Moose
"My mom and dad brought Moose home when I was just weeks old! (They are brave ... new baby and new puppy at the same time). We are best friends! I love to feed Moose. He eats right out of my hand. I also like to check his teeth like my grandma. He lets me put my hand right in his mouth."