CDh ievyeesnInne The Best Companion MEET OUR NEWEST KENNEL TECHNICIAN Our newest kennel technician, Cheyenne Eldridge, has been in the veterinary field for four years. “It has been a goal since I was about 6 years old [to work with animals],” she says. Cheyenne has previously worked as a veterinary technician and began her new role at Surface Creek Veterinary Center in April.
A HAM-FISTED ATTEMPT AT ROBBERY
On the night of New Year’s Eve in 2014, a group of burglars experienced the fright of a lifetime. Expecting to rob a quiet home in Derby, England, the intruders instead came face to snout with Ludwig, a 240-pound potbellied pig. Abandoning all thoughts of crime once they spotted the pig, the burglars instantly fled the scene and ran for their lives. The “hero ham” had already become a popular figure in his town and was well-loved for his gentle demeanor. In fact, Michael Maughan, Ludwig’s owner, is confident that Ludwig wouldn’t have harmed the intruders, even if he does look quite intimidating. Local officers believe the robbers must have heard Ludwig’s Rottweiler-like “growl” and immediately hit the road, leaving the door wide open behind them. The story of this heroic potbellied pig became a sensation throughout Europe. Countless fans have applauded the Canadian- born hog for his loyalty to his owners. But the owners want to ensure people understand that Ludwig would never hurt anyone. Some fabricated web stories made Ludwig sound more dangerous than he is, so Maughan spoke to the Toronto Star to dispute any defamations against Ludwig’s kindness. “He’s being painted as a vicious creature when he’s actually quite a sweet animal,” he explained. “He didn’t exactly bare his tusks and charge, I don’t think. I think he got absolutely, ‘Arrgh,’ and they just ran for it.” In fact, Maughan detailed that after a two-month separation during their move to England, the pig shed tears during their reunion. Adorable and affectionate, Ludwig would have probably become friends with the intruders in no time. Even if his “bark” is worse than his bite, Ludwig succeeded in keeping his owners safe while also protecting their home. This 240-pound potbellied pig continues to enjoy his comfortable home in Derby and is considered a town hero. Anyone looking for a guard dog may want to consider a hefty hog instead! ILnutdr uwdiegrtshFelPe e iFg r o m
Cheyenne doesn’t hesitate to tell us that her favorite part of the job is “getting to love on the animals every day!” As a veterinary technician, she particularly enjoys preparing for surgery and assisting the veterinarians while they operated. “I like getting hands-on,” she says.
Cheyenne is originally from New Mexico and moved to Colorado in 2020. She and her fiancé, Ron,
recently bought their first house in Crawford. They have been together for two years and are getting married on May 20. The pair enjoy being outdoors in their free time, snowmobiling in winter, and hiking in summer.
The couple’s new home is already filled to the brim with animals — two dogs and three cats. Cheyenne says their 3-year-old German shepherd mix, Gunner, “is basically my shadow.” They also recently adopted a blue heeler puppy that is now 7 months old. Named Puppy Steve after Ron’s father, he’s playful and full of energy. Huckleberry and Mulberry are feline littermates and about a year old. When Raspberry, the same age, showed up as a stray at Cheyenne’s previous workplace, Cheyenne says, “She seemed like she would fit right in.” Most of the animals get along well and cuddle often, though Raspberry and
Puppy Steve are still working on their relationship. “She wants nothing to do with him,”
Cheyenne says. “He’ll sniff her, and she immediately swats him in the nose!”
Although Cheyenne is new to our clinic, we can’t wait to see what she brings to the team. Cheyenne is enthusiastic, too. “Every clinic is so different,” she says, “so I’m excited to see how this clinic flows and find my place here.”
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