Pet Tales: Smokey

Name: Paul Maryniak
City: Mesa
Pet's Name: Smokey
Breed: short-haired cat

How did you choose your pet's name?
My wife chose it because he's jet black.

Where did you get your pet?
From a litter in Washington State

What is your pet's worst habit?
He's a house cat who wants to constantly be outside.

How do you celebrate your pet's birthday?
We give him a can of tuna juice.

What's the best thing about your pet?
He's a remarkably loving animal who has bonded with us very closely ... odd for a cat.

Favorite spot to splurge on your pet?
Our patio

The most important thing my pet has taught me is ...
How animals respond to human kindness

Best place to share a bite to eat with your dog?
Smokey and dogs don't mix.

Do you ever talk as your pet? If so, what kind of voice do they have?
No.

If you had to compare your pet's personality to a famous person, who would it be?
A lazy Pharoah

Favorite place to take your pet for a walk?
he wouldn't think of taking a walk with us.

What's your pet's best trick?
Preening for the camera

Do you ever dress your pet in clothes?
Maybe a hat sometimes

Biggest way you spoil your pet?
Let him stay outside as long as he wants, then brush him whenever he wants

What treat will your pet do anything to get?
Tuna juice

Who rules your house? You or your pet?
We do.

Smokey