7/31/2025
Pets on the Payroll
Jennifer Polanz
Meet Shekira, so named because of her hip-shaking action, from Lukas Nursery & Butterfly Encounter in Oviedo, Florida.
“She showed up one day to the greenhouse. She was very shy and scared,” wrote in Jan Tynes-Jackson. “She would come up to us and then run away. One of the girls had her spayed and now (she) loves the customers.
“We all love her.”
Tell me about your hardworking furry (or non-furry) pets at jpolanz@ballpublishing.com. GP