Furry Features: Fitzwilliam Darcy (Fitz)

Photo courtesy of Christina Simpkins.

Kipper and Amber, Furry Feature Editors

Name: Fitzwilliam Darcy (Fitz)

Age: 9 years old

Owner: Christina Simpkins (English Department Teacher)

Breed: Half Yorkie, Half Toy Fox

Fun Facts: Fitz is named after one of the main characters from the novel Pride and Prejudice; He goes by many nicknames include Boots, Bootsy Bear, Little Bud, etc; Loves his grandparents, but not so much his human brother and sister; will wake from a deep sleep when he hears the “cheese drawer” opening on the fridge; hates delivery men and/or anyone who sports a uniform for their work; knows the sound of a mail truck (or Amazon truck/van) from a mile away and will bark until it is gone

Favorite Activities: Playing fetch with balls, digging at his bowl for more food, waking up to go out in the middle of the night; snuggling with his mama; going for walks

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