Figaro is a Blue and Gold Macaw that
Marshall's family acquired when he was very young. Marshall grew up
with him, and he grew up with Marshall. He talks a lot, and loves to
play in small, enclosed places. He has a "nest" that we have created
for him outside his cage, and whenever we let him out, he heads
straight for the nest. It's just a Rubbermaid tub with shredded
paper in the bottom, but he will stay in there for hours at a time.
He also enjoys shredding empty toilet paper rolls. His favorite
foods include spaghetti (with sauce), bananas, almonds (in the
shell), and Red Vines (yep, the candy)! He takes a bath in the
family shower on a weekly basis, and dances around the tub until he
is sufficiently soaked.
Jack is the family dog. He was
rescued from the local shelter in 2002, when he was just a few
months old. He's a Chow/Retriever mix, and mainly lives outside. The
long hair means that he sheds constantly, especially in the Spring,
when he loses his thick winter undercoat.
We have 3 fish tanks as well. When Marshall and Suzy met, Suzy had an obsession with fish. Over the last few years, it seems as though that obsession has engulfed Marshall as well. Not only are there 2 tanks at home, but he even set up a tiny one on his desk at work!