My Pet Pal: Tom
This is our fur-baby Tom. His favorite pastime is playing in open boxes and hiding from his “brother” Henry, a very boisterous Chihuahua.
Valerie and Jerry Bernier
Niantic
My Pet Pal is a reader-submitted feature that highlights local residents and their favorite furry, feathery or scaly friends. Send a photo of you and your pet, along with a short description of what makes them a great companion, your name and what town you live in to times@theday.com. Include “pet pal” in the subject line.
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