Meet Ripley. She is a puppy in a toucan suit, and adores getting scratched behind her ea—well, everywhere.
She was acquired as a wee thing, back when she was a little more yellow and a little less orange, but still as beautiful as ever.
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In addition to munching on her gourmet meals of blueberries and papayas, Ripley is completely content just curled up in her human’s lap. She’s also been known to ball-up toucan style for a nap whenever the feeling strikes.
As a bit of educational fun, her human gives us all an interesting informational tidbit:
Toucans have the unique ability to use their bill as a personal radiator. It’s speculated that they can keep themselves warm while sleeping using their bill! They also have the ability to tuck their tail flat against their backs- an ability not shared by many birds!
You know what else is not shared by many birds? The desire to cuddle on a warm lap and be scratched until the sun goes down. I mean seriously, just look at her face! Eyes closed, beak slightly open… she’s in a state of pure bliss. Now that is one cute puppy. Toucan. I mean toucan.
Stay up to date with Ripley’s antics on her Facebook page!