Besides residents, Autumn Ridge has some other special critters that have moved in. Currently four pets reside here with their owners. This month two pets have been selected to be interviewed. One is very friendly and can be seen walking around the facility and the other prefers the quiet life of his apartment. The following information will provide more insight into the canine and feline life around Autumn Ridge.

Name: Gender: Age: Color: Owner:	Midnight Male 10 years Black Grace Jeanne Gile

Speaking on behalf of her shy cat, Grace recalls how she and Midnight came to live together, “I got him from my granddaughter. He was such a cute little kitten.” Before moving to Autumn Ridge, Midnight’s days were spent outside roaming the backyard of his house in Marion. Since moving in he tends to “camp out” under Grace’s bed but she says he is starting to venture outside. “He will go out the door with me but he runs right back in. You might say he is a housecat!”

Midnight enjoys sleeping and eating, but only dry food. Be sure to ask Grace about a favorite songs she sings to him.

Name: Gender: Age: Color: Owner:	Freckles Female 9 years White with brown splotches Jacqueline Mifflin

With Freckles on her lap, Jackie vividly remembers the day they first met. A local animal shelter brought three or four dogs for her to choose from. “Freckles came up and put her paw on me and I knew she was the one,” she recalls. From that point on the two have been inseparable. Since moving in, Freckles has been a very sociable canine and one can find her sitting out front greeting residents and guests. “She loves it here. She gets more attention,” Jackie commented.

Freckles enjoys chasing rabbits and squirrels, taking long walks, and looking out the window.