Jayhawk Pet of the Month

Your Pet Could Be Our Next Jayhawk Pet of the Month!

Share a photo of your pet showing off its KU spirit and tell us why it should be featured as our Jayhawk Pet of the Month. All pets are welcome!

 

Enter your pet by the 25th of each month for a chance to be featured. A new Jayhawk Pet of the Month will be featured each month, and we’ll also send a Jayhawk care package to each featured pet.

 

Pet of the Month is presented in partnership with our pet insurance provider, MetLife Pet Insurance via The Alumni Insurance Program.

Current Selection

Sophie & Lily

Cockapoo sisters, Sophie (B&W) and Lily (white) live across the street from each other and really are from the same littler. Both love going for walks and playing with toys. They enjoy plays dates, sleeping over, celebrating their birthdays together, and being spoiled by their owners Linda & Eric Hyler, and Julie and J.R. Rigg. Once in a while one will sneak away only to found on the front steps of her sister's house. This year's birthday featured a KU theme.

Linda Hyler, d'74 g'78 PhD'92, and Eric Hyler, d'71 g'78 EdD'89
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Past Winners

September 2024

Hi, I’m Wrigley. I live with four cats, including my twin sister, Elliott. We all live with Tiffany Strohmeyer in Topeka. I watch the KU basketball games on TV while Tiffany is at the Fieldhouse. I hide when Tiffany watches the KU basketball games at home because she yells too loud at the TV. I am a sweet, happy boy, who loves Baby Jay the most. Even though I am a cat, I hate the K-State Wildcats!

Tiffany D. Strohmeyer, PharmD'00
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August 2024

Luka is a mini golden doodle. He is the most energetic and social dog you’ll ever meet. His favorite things include playing with kids, his piñata squeaky toy, and watching the hawks pull out another W in his blue KU #10 jersey.

Raul Picazo, b'17
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July 2024

Gussie is 20 yrs old and likes to ride (sleep) in the car - but ALWAYS on her favorite blanket!

Eddi Honderick, c'68
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June 2024

Faith is a 2-year-old Miniature Sheltie from Caring Hands Humane Society. She was adopted by KU Alumni Association members Michael & Tonya Hinton of Hutchinson. Faith is a loving soul and embodies the very essence of what it means to be a Jayhawk - "Demonstrating enthusiasm, ambition, & spirit; and living a joyful, sociable, gentle-natured life every day!" Rock Chalk!

Michael Hinton, '89
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May 2024

He’s a fluffy, mischievous 12 week old Mini Goldendoodle. When we brought him home we put my son’s old Jayhawk baby blanket (our son is 9 now) in his dog bed so he would feel cozy and warm at night. He loves it and loves to snuggle with it! We will get him watching games soon!

Jessica Trueblood
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April 2024

Roscoe is a miniature Golden Doodle and almost 2 years old. He is a smart, silly, rascal-devilish Doodle who loves to play fetch, tug and give us kisses. He loves wearing his Jayhawk t shirt on game days!

Marcee Levin, j’82
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March 2024

Even though she was born in Missouri, Nala quickly became a Jayhawk fan when she was adopted by the Frederick family in Lawrence. She is a 4-year-old Cocker Spaniel who loves watching KU football and basketball games while snuggling with her family. Nala’s favorite cold weather fashion accessory is her warm and cozy Jayhawk sweater. Even after rolling in the snow, her Jayhawk spirit still shines through!

Diana Frederick, c’82
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February 2024

Juando is named after current KU point guard Dajuan Harris (our previous pup was named Doka, after Udoka Azubuike…). Juando is a twice-returned shelter dog, a super-high-energy pit/basset hound mix (among other things!) who is a great team player who rounds out our starting five (2 humans, 2 cats) in a wonderful way! While he is a Jayhawk through-and-through, he is arguably the most popular dog on the University of Cincinnati campus, where his Mom (Audrey, a KU grad like Dad Jason) is a new professor.

Jason Franchuk, j’01
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January 2024

James Naismith is a Teddy Bear Breed and watches KU with his Dad!

Duane Lockyer, c’03
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December 2023

Winston Hinton is a 2-year-old adopted Rescue Sheltie. He and his KU Alumni Member humans (Michael & Tonya Hinton) call Hutchinson, KS home. Winston is a Kansas Jayhawk for life, and certifiably KU’s Biggest Fan and Spokesdog! Rock Chalk!

Michael Hinton, j’89
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November 2023

Cap is 13 month old Cavachon puppy. He is a first cousin to our prior Cavachon, Luke Sky Walker. Cap loves to hang with the stone Jayhawk. As a high ranking Jedi, Captain Luke will bring the force to bear on all Jayhawk opponents.

Brian K Walker, m’79 and Bonnie C Walker
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October 2023

Just look at that smile! Mina is sweet, cuddly and playful. She enjoys watching sports on television and is looking forward to her first KU basketball game!

Monica Ewy, c’92
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