Keeping us motivated in the hours we are out of the lab.
Luna “Merps” Pendlebrook maintains home security through careful patrols, diligently scouts birds, and enjoys grooming unwilling parties.
Alvin “Boof” Pendlebrook enjoys lounging, playing fetch, demanding ice from passersby, and using his considerable size as a hindrance to daily life.
Lyla Anaraki is a sweet girl who probably thinks her name is ‘Kitty’ by now. She enjoys playing fetch, knocking over glasses of water, hunting for hair ties, and pouncing on the dog. She can usually be found sleeping on something that belongs to the dog.
Marty Anaraki is a good boy and a homebody. He is not interested in long walks or playing fetch. His favorite pastime is trying to herd his owners, laying by his owner’s feet, and doing tricks for treats. He actively ignores all the cat’s attempts to pounce on him.
Winnie Anaraki is a sweet girl who is spending a couple of years with her auntie and uncle while her real parents study abroad in Australia. She loves to chase squirrels and can often be found with her hedgehog toy in her mouth. She loves people, especially if they have food. Lately, she has been conspiring with her cousins, Lyla and Marty, to knock the treat bags off the counters and rip them open in the middle of the night. You can follow her antics on Instagram @winnie_the_pupperino!
Minnie Morningstar is a fluffy Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Her hobbies include zoomies, stealing socks off your feet, destroying toys, playing tug-of-war, and herding her owners around the apartment. Minnie is very vocal and loves to sing/roo whenever she’s hungry, happy, impatient, or excited. Follow her at @midtown_minnie!
Biscuit Morningstar is a Mustang. He’s a very sweet boy and loves treats, following his owners around the yard, and acting like a large dog. He’s deathly afraid of plastic bags, tarps, anything that moves in the wind, and most new objects he sees.
Salem Calderon is a sweet and curious boy. His hobbies include biting on strings, playing fetch with hair ties, and running from his mother after escaping the apartment. Salem knows two tricks, sit and shake, and is working on giving high-fives.
Pofak Yousefian was rescued from an abandoned mansion in Toluca Lake. He now lives a pampered life and his favorite activities include chasing the Roomba, cuddling with his mom, and jumping off the walls when no one is watching.