Thursday, September 24, 2026

Figaro, the retirement pro

What is your pet’s name?
Figaro.

What is the breed of your pet?
Himalayan Persian long-haired Sealpoint.

How was your pet’s name chosen?
A group of W&M Music students named him after the Disney character “Figaro” the cat who was owned by the carpenter Gippetto in Pinochhio.

Does your pet have a favorite walking route?
Yes – from the kitchen to the living room to the sun-porch to the living room.

What’s the most embarrassing thing your pet has ever done?
He’s too good to embarrass his mommy.

Does your pet have a pet peeve? If so, what is it?
Being served any deli turkey that is not Boar’s Head.

If your pet could answer any question, but just one, what would you ask?
“Mom, didn’t we get lucky to find each other in this big world?”

Submitted by Josemarie Garland

Alexa Doiron
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Alexa Doiron is a multimedia reporter for WYDaily. She graduated from Roanoke College and is currently working on a master’s degree in English at Virginia Commonwealth University. Alexa was born and raised in Williamsburg and enjoys writing stories about local flair. She began her career in journalism at the Warhill High School newspaper and, eight years later, still loves it. After working as a news editor in Blacksburg, Va., Alexa missed Williamsburg and decided to come back home. In her free time, she enjoys reading Jane Austen and playing with her puppy, Poe. Alexa can be reached at [email protected].

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