Our OWN Pets
They are the furry, four-legged (and, in one case, feathered and two-legged) pets that bring joy to the lives of OWN and Harpo employees. Browse photos of our canine, feline and avian friends.

Name: Ted D. Behr (stage name of course)
Age: 4
Favorite spot at OWN/Harpo: I love lounging in my monkey bed by the door so I don't miss anything.
The one trick I wish I could learn: I wish I could learn to roll over...but no luck.
Fun fact: Ellen DeGeneres helped pick out my name.
Age: 4
Favorite spot at OWN/Harpo: I love lounging in my monkey bed by the door so I don't miss anything.
The one trick I wish I could learn: I wish I could learn to roll over...but no luck.
Fun fact: Ellen DeGeneres helped pick out my name.

Name: Apollo "Pooker" Mayo
Age: 8
Favorite spot at OWN/Harpo: My owner's desk
The one trick I wish I could learn: I wish I could learn to go to the washroom—and flush.
Fun fact: My favorite snack is Cheez-It crackers.
Age: 8
Favorite spot at OWN/Harpo: My owner's desk
The one trick I wish I could learn: I wish I could learn to go to the washroom—and flush.
Fun fact: My favorite snack is Cheez-It crackers.

Name: Chick-Chick Jalapit
Age: 7 months old
Favorite spot at OWN/Harpo: The garden boxes
The one trick I wish I could learn: I wish I could learn to cluck the song “Eye of the Tiger."
Fun fact: I love to munch on organic, hormone-free worms.
Age: 7 months old
Favorite spot at OWN/Harpo: The garden boxes
The one trick I wish I could learn: I wish I could learn to cluck the song “Eye of the Tiger."
Fun fact: I love to munch on organic, hormone-free worms.

Name: Bella Leano-Cetner
Age: 15
The one trick I wish I could learn: My mom wishes I could learn to speak because she says I suffer from Napoleon complex, and she would love to hear my thoughts.
Fun fact: I was my owners' first-born "child" before they had kids. I am very spoiled, and I love to wear different outfits. My favorite outfits are my ducky pawless pajamas and my Cinder-Bella gown.
Age: 15
The one trick I wish I could learn: My mom wishes I could learn to speak because she says I suffer from Napoleon complex, and she would love to hear my thoughts.
Fun fact: I was my owners' first-born "child" before they had kids. I am very spoiled, and I love to wear different outfits. My favorite outfits are my ducky pawless pajamas and my Cinder-Bella gown.

Name: Yoda Oscar Stribley
Age: 4
Favorite spot at OWN/Harpo: I've never been to Harpo, but I would probably like the tree house loft in one of the conference rooms. It's up high so I can see everything while lounging in the sun.
The one trick I wish I could learn: I wish I could learn to roll over.
Fun fact: I love warm places like a nice warm lap, a spot in front of the fire or a spot in the sun.
Age: 4
Favorite spot at OWN/Harpo: I've never been to Harpo, but I would probably like the tree house loft in one of the conference rooms. It's up high so I can see everything while lounging in the sun.
The one trick I wish I could learn: I wish I could learn to roll over.
Fun fact: I love warm places like a nice warm lap, a spot in front of the fire or a spot in the sun.

Name: Petunia Podrazik, aka Tunes (children under 3 usually call me Tuna)
Age: 5
Favorite spot at OWN/Harpo: I like to plop down in front of the window, where I can rest my chin and peek out the blinds.
Fun fact: I had three names before my owners settled on Petunia. They chose Petunia because I looked piglike as a puppy, and Petunia was the name of Porky Pig's girlfriend. Some say that I snore louder than a human and that I'm addicted to chicken.
Age: 5
Favorite spot at OWN/Harpo: I like to plop down in front of the window, where I can rest my chin and peek out the blinds.
Fun fact: I had three names before my owners settled on Petunia. They chose Petunia because I looked piglike as a puppy, and Petunia was the name of Porky Pig's girlfriend. Some say that I snore louder than a human and that I'm addicted to chicken.

Name: Poquito McMillan
Age: 4 months old
Favorite spot at OWN/Harpo: My mom's lap or the Harpo legal pad
The one trick I wish I could learn: I wish I could learn to dance on two feet, pray and negotiate a legal contract.
Fun fact: I was smaller lengthwise than a pen and weighed 1 pound when I joined Harpo. I am training to be a motivational speaker when I grow up (my encouragement skills are relentless). I also serve as a childcare provider to members of the Harpo legal team.
Age: 4 months old
Favorite spot at OWN/Harpo: My mom's lap or the Harpo legal pad
The one trick I wish I could learn: I wish I could learn to dance on two feet, pray and negotiate a legal contract.
Fun fact: I was smaller lengthwise than a pen and weighed 1 pound when I joined Harpo. I am training to be a motivational speaker when I grow up (my encouragement skills are relentless). I also serve as a childcare provider to members of the Harpo legal team.

Name: Zoey Tanaka
Age: 3
The one trick I wish I could learn: I wish I could learn to "drop it." Once I'm in my tug-of-war state of mind, I play to win!
Fun fact: I enjoy a good game of tug-of-war, long walks—but not car rides—and sniffing (I can't help it...I'm part Beagle).
Age: 3
The one trick I wish I could learn: I wish I could learn to "drop it." Once I'm in my tug-of-war state of mind, I play to win!
Fun fact: I enjoy a good game of tug-of-war, long walks—but not car rides—and sniffing (I can't help it...I'm part Beagle).

Names: Cookies and Cream
Age: 7
Favorite spot at OWN/Harpo: We've never been, but we're pretty sure it would be the café.
The one trick I wish I could learn: We wish we could be potty-trained (we tried and were so close).
Fun fact: We are starring in our very own Web series, which will have its premiere later this summer!
Age: 7
Favorite spot at OWN/Harpo: We've never been, but we're pretty sure it would be the café.
The one trick I wish I could learn: We wish we could be potty-trained (we tried and were so close).
Fun fact: We are starring in our very own Web series, which will have its premiere later this summer!

Name: Cesar Arroyo
Age: 8
The one trick I wish I could learn: I wish I could learn to keep my barking to a minimum.
Fun fact: I love to nap on my owner's lap.
Age: 8
The one trick I wish I could learn: I wish I could learn to keep my barking to a minimum.
Fun fact: I love to nap on my owner's lap.

Name: Jinx Spike Young
Age: 6
The one trick I wish I could learn: I wish I could learn to give my owner my paw.
Fun fact: My dad's chair is my favorite spot in the house.
Age: 6
The one trick I wish I could learn: I wish I could learn to give my owner my paw.
Fun fact: My dad's chair is my favorite spot in the house.

Name: Maverick Lorenz
Age: 13 weeks old
Favorite spot at OWN/Harpo: Sheri Salata's office
The one trick I wish I could learn: I wish I could learn to get the newspaper and walk with a leash.
Fun fact: Both of my parents are show dogs.
Age: 13 weeks old
Favorite spot at OWN/Harpo: Sheri Salata's office
The one trick I wish I could learn: I wish I could learn to get the newspaper and walk with a leash.
Fun fact: Both of my parents are show dogs.

Name: Casey Jalapit
Age: 10
Favorite spot at OWN/Harpo: I like to be outside on the patio hanging out with my brother dog because we're not allowed inside.
The one trick I wish I could learn: I wish I could learn to grab stuff for my owners (e.g., the remote control or a cold beverage) or open the door when my owner knocks.
Fun fact: I am half coyote and half Chow Chow, and I love to give high fives. When I'm excited, my Mohawk mane shows itself.
Age: 10
Favorite spot at OWN/Harpo: I like to be outside on the patio hanging out with my brother dog because we're not allowed inside.
The one trick I wish I could learn: I wish I could learn to grab stuff for my owners (e.g., the remote control or a cold beverage) or open the door when my owner knocks.
Fun fact: I am half coyote and half Chow Chow, and I love to give high fives. When I'm excited, my Mohawk mane shows itself.

Name: Nena Arroyo
Age: 5
Fun fact: I am a rescue Chihuahua and love napping on the couch. I'm also a quick learner, who can sit, dance and play dead.
Age: 5
Fun fact: I am a rescue Chihuahua and love napping on the couch. I'm also a quick learner, who can sit, dance and play dead.

Name: Lucky Hall
Age: 3
Favorite spot at OWN/Harpo: The kitchen
The one trick I wish I could learn: I wish I could learn to drive in L.A. traffic.
Fun fact: I can play fetch nonstop for hours with my favorite Kong toy.
Age: 3
Favorite spot at OWN/Harpo: The kitchen
The one trick I wish I could learn: I wish I could learn to drive in L.A. traffic.
Fun fact: I can play fetch nonstop for hours with my favorite Kong toy.

Name: Tracy Valdez
Age: 10
Favorite spot at OWN/Harpo: Anywhere near a window
Fun fact: I was born in Bolivia, just like my owner.
Age: 10
Favorite spot at OWN/Harpo: Anywhere near a window
Fun fact: I was born in Bolivia, just like my owner.

Name: Cowboy
Age: 6
The one trick I wish I could learn: I wish I could learn to sit, walk, shake and be better potty-trained. Really, I'm just best at being cute.
Fun fact: I was a featured guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show and had a starring role on Season 25: Oprah Behind the Scenes. I've also modeled in a doggy calendar.
Age: 6
The one trick I wish I could learn: I wish I could learn to sit, walk, shake and be better potty-trained. Really, I'm just best at being cute.
Fun fact: I was a featured guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show and had a starring role on Season 25: Oprah Behind the Scenes. I've also modeled in a doggy calendar.

Name: Jack Bauer
Age: 5
The one trick I wish I could learn: I wish I could learn to go 24 hours without using the bathroom, just like my namesake.
Fun fact: My favorite Harpo memory is when my work buddy, Cowboy Sermeus (a fellow OWNer), came to visit me for Thanksgiving last year. We ate turkey and cuddled.
Age: 5
The one trick I wish I could learn: I wish I could learn to go 24 hours without using the bathroom, just like my namesake.
Fun fact: My favorite Harpo memory is when my work buddy, Cowboy Sermeus (a fellow OWNer), came to visit me for Thanksgiving last year. We ate turkey and cuddled.

Name: Baby Rincon
Age: 13
Fun fact: I used to be able to crack peanut shells and get the peanuts out, but now I'm just taking it easy in my old age.
Age: 13
Fun fact: I used to be able to crack peanut shells and get the peanuts out, but now I'm just taking it easy in my old age.

Name: JoJo Jalapit
Age: 9
Favorite spot at OWN/Harpo: I hang out on the patio because I'm not allowed inside.
The one trick I wish I could learn: I wish I could learn how to multiply.
Fun fact: I know how to add one plus one (I bark two...usually). I'm known as the diva around my house, and I love a good chest scratch. Plus, I share the same name as my owner!
Age: 9
Favorite spot at OWN/Harpo: I hang out on the patio because I'm not allowed inside.
The one trick I wish I could learn: I wish I could learn how to multiply.
Fun fact: I know how to add one plus one (I bark two...usually). I'm known as the diva around my house, and I love a good chest scratch. Plus, I share the same name as my owner!

Name: Lucky Valdez
Age: 2
Favorite spot at OWN/Harpo: I want to visit, but I haven't yet. When I do, I'm sure my favorite spot will be in my owner's cubicle, standing atop her keyboard, while licking her face.
The one trick I wish I could learn: I wish I could learn to stay after I sit (so simple, yet so valuable).
Fun fact: When there are treats being dangled above my head, I can a spin and jump really high to grab the treats. I also love to be carried like a baby.
Age: 2
Favorite spot at OWN/Harpo: I want to visit, but I haven't yet. When I do, I'm sure my favorite spot will be in my owner's cubicle, standing atop her keyboard, while licking her face.
The one trick I wish I could learn: I wish I could learn to stay after I sit (so simple, yet so valuable).
Fun fact: When there are treats being dangled above my head, I can a spin and jump really high to grab the treats. I also love to be carried like a baby.

Name: Roscoe Rincon
Age: 5
The one trick I wish I could learn: I want to learn how to fetch my owner a cold one from the refrigerator.
Age: 5
The one trick I wish I could learn: I want to learn how to fetch my owner a cold one from the refrigerator.
Published 06/10/2013