Our Very Own, STEWIE!!!

[Freedom]

Oh Stewie, aren't you the lucky guy to be celebrated as Pet of the Day on Christmas Eve! I was so happy to see you up there on my screen this morning. I enjoyed reading about you, as always, and I even learned a few things I didn't know about you and Pua.

Celebrate, have fun, get extra treats, and just be happy today, as out very onw, PET OF THE DAY!!!

[RedHedd]

Stewie looks so cute in his Santa outfit! Congratulations on being our very festive POTD!

[critter crazy]

Stewie!!! Yay!! One of my most favorite critters on PT!! Congrats on Pet of The Day!! You are such a handsome man!!

[cyber-sibes]

Hello, Stewie, you look very very cute in your Santa outfit! I saw your picture & I thought you were Pua (silly me!) - I spend almost all my time over in DOG, so please forgive me. I followed Pua through her illness, and I'm glad she has you to keep her company now. I read her FAQ, and I must say, I learned a lot! I think it's very cool that your mom is giving you & Pua such a good home, and she researches how to take the very very best care of you possible so we can all enjoy you for years to come! Merry Christmas to you & Pua!

[tatsxxx11]

Congratulations, Happy Pet of the Day and Merry Christmas to you, adorable Stewie What an honor for sure, to be named our extra special Christmas Eve Pet of the Day! Your Mom must be so proud! I hope you and your beloved Pua, and your humans all, enjoy a very merry holiday and a fun filled "top pet" celebration! And thanks to your Mom for sharing so much info., so many fun facts about you and your amazing species! Merry Christmas, adorable Stewie and family!
P.S...Love your outift, Stewie

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Stewie you have to be one of the most adorable Santa's helpers I've ever seen!!!

I'm sure Santa will keep you on the top of his list tonight!!!

I hope you and Pua have a fun, treat-filled day!!!

Congratulations, sweetie, on being our special Pet of the Day!!!
Merry Christmas to you and your family too!!!

[sasha the cat]

Hi Stewie,

What a wonderful choice for Pet of the Day on Christmas Eve 2007! Congratulations, you deserve the honour!

Stewie, you're the very first Tamandua Tetradacyla we have had the pleasure of meeting. "We" means me, Norman the King, my baby brother Felix the Prince and our humans, KatMa & Paw-Paw. Wow! what fancy claws you have...makes our kitty claws look so manicured and girlish.

We've got something in common: we love our natural scratch logs [made by our Uncle Peter] which are superior to commercial scratching posts.

We wonder: What is the typical lifespan of domesticated Tamandua Tetradacyla who live with humans?

Our KatMa is fascinated by your species and thank your wife, Pua for the FAQ. Wishing you and Pua a long and happy life with your Mom -- loved, protected, cherised and adored -- what every pet deserves.

lot and lots of purrs from Felix and me,
and our humans send you & Pua gentle caresses & kisses (to be placed where you want the caresses and kisses to be)

[Coondoglover]

Hi, Stewie! You are so adorable! You look all ready for Santa in this picture. You seem very smart for all you have learned, and you must be a ton of fun, too! I hope you have a wonderful day celebrating with your family. Congrats on POTD and Merry Christmas!

[karlyb]

Oh, wow! I've never seen or considered an anteater as a pet. But you are a very handsome boy Stewie. You look so soft and clean, and cute in your Santa suit. I hope you and your sweetie Pua have a wonderful Christmas. You are a very unique POTD!

[TamanduaGirl]

Thank you all very much. We got our Christmas goodies today but the pics aren't up just yet so it was a special day. Santa visited us early maybe he saw we were pet of the day. I was even good and didn't poop behind the couch(Stewie has been going through a rebellious stage). We played and ran around and Pua gave me a arm and neck massage and then cuddled with mom under a new blankie on the couch. ~Stewie

Tamanduas should have a captive lifespan similar to a small dog if cared for properly. Average lifespan was 9yrs but the quality of captive care has gone up greatly with more recent studies and shared info. The most recent old age death at a zoo was 19yrs. While we don't know Pua's true age I am fairly sure she was fairly young 1.5-2yrs and she doesn't act old. So we expect to have both around for a long time to come. OH my 19yrs of Stewie lol.