Pets with MAR: Chokko
Chokko (better known as “Sir Chonkus of the Chonkmeisters” or “Chonky”) Waterfield finds himself enjoying a recent issue of Mid-American Review. When he isn’t reading, he is a ruthless tug-of-war player and always down for a walk through the cemetery. (Photo courtesy of Lila Waterfield)
Pets with MAR: Big Will & Willow
Big Will (top) and Willow (bottom) Clark vibe in rural Ohio. Both can be found melting hearts and enjoying the occasional poem or two. (Photos courtesy of Lucas Clark, MAR)
Pets with MAR: Poppy
Poppy (nicknamed Peebus) knows what’s good in life. She says you should all check out MAR. I don’t know about you, but I’m not one to disobey this kind of feline royalty! Want to include your pet in our “Pets with MAR” series? Simply send your photo, along with your pet’s name and any other...
Pets with MAR: Suki
Suki Simmons is an almost two-year-old brown tiger tabby who splits her time between Bowling Green and Cleveland, OH. She likes the color blue, tunnels, her mouse toy Horatio, looking out windows, and jump-scaring her human. She can often be found yelling for food. (Photo courtesy of Mary Simmons, MAR)
Pets with MAR: Ori
You’ve seen some cats, a bearded dragon, and now, let’s bring a dog into the picture. Get ready to meet Ori, owned by Teri Dederer. Teri is Ori’s faithful and devoted human slave, dedicated to carrying out his extensive feeding and exercise regime. She and Ori have been together for seven wonderful years, beginning in Pittsburgh,...
Pets with MAR: Smaug
Last week you met some adorable cats, and this week MAR brings you a new pet–a bearded dragon, owned by the great Lisa Favicchia. Lisa Favicchia is the Managing Editor of Mid-American Review and a second-year MFA candidate in poetry at Bowling Green State University. When she is not reading or writing, she is busy...
Pets with MAR: Saucy and Cirrus
Saucy and Cirrus are like the behind-the-scenes mascots of this Pets with MAR series. More often than not, they kept Fiction Editor Laura Maylene Walter company as she sat at her desk posting pet photos. They’d nap nearby, meow for food, or even trot back and forth across the keyboard. Laura is moving on from...
Pets with MAR: Seamus & Mabel
MAR 35.1 contributor Bryce Emley (read his recent contributor interview) submitted this photo of his dogs, Seamus and Mabel, standing at attention before a copy of MAR. According to Bryce, “Seamus is a border collie and is afraid of most noises. Mabel, a blue heeler, eats leaves sometimes. They’re both exceptional runners.” MAR welcomes all...
Pets with MAR: Raffy
Here’s proof that an issue of MAR will make your ears perk up. The adorable Raffy is owned by contributor Brenda Peynado, whose story, “Blue Baby,” appears in MAR 35.1. (Read Peynado’s contributor interview here.) We appreciate your enthusiasm, Raffy!
Pets with MAR: Mog
Here’s one kitty who knows how to play to an audience. Please welcome Mog to the MAR blog! Mog belongs to MAR 35.1. contributor Kristin George Bagdanov. (Check out her recent contributor interview.) And remember — the next time you feel a little sleepy, MAR apparently makes a great pillow. Want to include your pet...
Pets with MAR: Smoky
Today’s pet is Smoky, owned by MAR 35.1 contributor Rebecca Foust. According to Rebecca, Smoky “likes poetry, but only if it comes with a doggie treat.” If you’re a poetry lover like Smoky, grab an issue of 35.1 to read Rebecca’s poem, “Dynamic Response of Multi-Layered Soil Media in the Frequency Domain.” You can also...
Pets with MAR: Bridgette and Groucho
We can all agree that Bridgette the hamster, shown here with her cat sister Groucho, is truly adorable. But today’s Pets with MAR post is bittersweet: Bridgette passed away not long after this photo was taken. You are dearly missed, Bridgey. Thanks for being a friend to MAR. Pet parents Karissa Morton and Justin Carter...