Lucy and Sirius

Human parent: Addie Walsh

Sirius (Tabby, left) and Lucy (Calico, right).

Lucy and Sirius have the best life. Lucy's favorite activities include sleeping on the cat tree, tearing up the carpet, scratching the leather furniture, and giving the evil eye to strangers. When Sirius is not screaming for more food, he loves to play fetch with springs, chase shoelaces, and cuddle on the couch. Both cats also enjoy hanging out with their favorite cat sitters, Kristine and Lexi. Addie and Finance John absolutely adore them and buy them way too many toys. 

Magic

Human parent: Lexi Johnson’s mom, Denise

Golden Retriever

Magic was adopted as a COVID puppy in the spring of 2020. She continues to be the center of attention and, debatably, the favorite child of the Johnson family. This needy girl loves running around in the snow and relaxing by the pool. Magic happily vocalizes when she requires more pets and the leftover ice cream in everyone’s bowl.

Tabitha

Human parent: Emily Oatman

Tabitha was adopted in 2019 and enjoys squirrel watching, boxes, long naps, and fashionable bandanas. She is a bit of a tin-foil hat conspiracy theorist at times, but she isn’t judged for it. While tossed in the deep end providing emotional support to grad students who visit her, she has learned to tolerate her new role in exchange for treats. 

Daniel P. Jones

Human parent: John Lukens

Dan lived in John’s basement following college and asked to be included on the lab website in the pet section. Dan is now a real estate development executive and the President of the Richmond Division at East West Communities, the nationally recognized master-planned community developer based in Virginia. He joined East West early in his career and has risen through leadership positions, shaping major housing and community projects throughout the Richmond region over nearly two decades.   

Youko

Human parent: The Daugherty-Lopes Family

Youko is a French farm cat who dreams of adventure. After following Amelie in all her travels during her Ph.D., from a guest house near the Gorges du Tarn (France) to beach camping in Spain, and beyond, he took things to the next level and flew with her to the USA (with his passport, of course!). Now, he is learning to settle into family cat live with a one-year-old baby human who mischievously tries to steal his toys, and sometimes even his food when the parent humans turn their backs. But the tiny human’s love and cuddles make up for all the trouble…. except when it comes to strong, stinky French cheeses, which he absolutely loves. Miaourrrr!