Happy National Love Your Pet Day! To celebrate this special day, we asked members of our community to share photos of their furry friends. Thank you to everyone who submitted photos; we couldn’t include them all but here are just some of the submissions we received:
Meet Ernie! His owners are Erin Smith ’15, internship program coordinator for Career Services, and Nicole Osborne ’14, G’20.
Meet Jersey! He is a Buffalo Bills fan just like his mom, Jen Plummer, associate director of Internal Communications in the Division of Communications, and his Dad, Phil (pictured here with Jersey).
Meet Raffle! Raffle’s owner is Rohit Jakkula, a graduate student in the College of Engineering and Computer Science.
Meet Wrigley (left) and Ernie! Their owner is John M. Boccacino ’03, G’20, senior internal communications specialist for the Division of Communications.
Meet Solomon, a pit bull rescue who gets to go to work with his dad every day! His owner is Chancellor Partington, a graduate online student in the Falk College of Sports and Human Dynamics.
Meet Wallie! He is part of an orange family; his mom, Dafni Kiritsis ’97, and dad, Peter Cappers ’97, are both alumni and his brother is currently a first-year student in the College of Engineering and Computer Science.
Meet Jaxx! He is an almost eight-year-old mini pinscher. His owner is Aidee León Lúa, a graduate student in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Meet Elvis (left) and Presley! Their mom is Tehnaya Brewer ’23, a graduate student in the Maxwell School.
Meet Charlie! His owner is Kelly Rodoski, senior communications manager in the Division of Communications.
Meet Leia! Her owner is Rosa Arevalo Leon, a graduate student in the Maxwell School.
Meet Burt! His mom is Francesca Beyer, spirit program head coach.
Meet (from left to right) Nola, Sammy and Scrappy! Their owners are Vanessa Marquette G’19, media relations specialist in the Division of Communications, and Ryan Marquette, J.D./MPA ’22.
Meet Nala and Butterscotch! Nala is a nine-year-old golden retriever with an Access Cuse shirt on, and Butterscotch is a six-year-old female red tabby cat. Their mom is Kala Rounds, access coordinator in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
Meet Bauer! Bauer’s owners both work in the Whitman School of Management as faculty members. Ray Wimer is a professor of retail practice and Elizabeth Wimer is an assistant teaching professor.
Meet Chara! Chara’s owner is Patricia E. Ford ’94, budget manager for the Department of Physics.
Meet Princess! Her owner is Elliot Salas, an undergraduate student in the College of Engineering and Computer Science.
Meet Mango! His owner is Rezi Ubogu, an undergraduate student in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Meet Loki! He has been with his owner, Kelly Montague ’15, since her senior year at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ. Montague is now a program coordinator in the Department of Geography and the Environment.
Meet Beau (black lab), Murphy (Australian shepherd) and Oscar (kitten)! Their owner is Deborah Toole, an administrative specialist in the Department of Geography and the Environment.
Meet Rex! He is a member of the Turner family! Matthew is currently a first-year student in the College of Arts and Sciences and his dad, Joel, is a member of the class of 1996.
Meet Eli! Eli’s owner is Tracey Krell, an account representative in the Student Debt Management Office.
Meet Walter! His owner is Matthew Todd, a graduate student in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Meet Goose! His owner is Addy Szczerba, senior digital fundraising specialist in the Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving.
Meet Tyson! Despite the Buffalo Bills defeat this season, he still continues to wear his Josh Allen jersey. His mom is Emily Pellizzeri ’01.
Meet Hooper! He is a two-year-old golden retriever who loves ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ and supporting the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs. His owner is Kari Mickinkle, school certifying official in the Office of Veteran Success.
Meet Bishop! His owner is Hunter Lee, digital signage and technical specialist in Student Experience.
Meet Phoebe! She is prepared for winter but cannot wait for spring and the warmer weather to return. Her owner is Cristen Crew, program associate in the Center for Sustainable Community Solutions.
Meet Eva! This sweet bunny is a big orange fan! Her owner is Kelly Madison ’15, associate director for Advancement and External Affairs.
Meet Zoey! One of her favorite things is walking around campus, especially the stairs going up to Crouse College. Her owner is Jimmy Luckman, associate director for first year seminar in the Office of Academic Affairs.
Meet Penny! Her owner is Tess Barrett, academic advisor in Newhouse.
Meet Remi! Her mom is Katie Kramer ’04.
Meet Abby! Abby’s owner is Nash Newton, first-year student in the Maxwell School.
Meet Tucker! His owner is Lily Yan Hughes, assistant dean of career services and student experience in the College of Law.
Meet Kensal! He loves going to ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ games in the JMA Wireless Dome. His owner is Katie Walpole ’12.
Meet Hank the Tank! His owner is Amy Friers, academic counselor in the Falk College.
Meet Honeys! She loves people, cuddling, and playtime! Her owner is Sallie Goloski, accounting clerk in the Maxwell School.
Meet Onix! His owner is Kimberley Ojeda, a graduate student in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.
