A Little More About Us...
Our Mission
Our mission is to bring levity to awkward and stressful situations by accentuating the humor in the imperfections of life and of the people we interact with daily.
We aim to promote the often elusive concept of tolerance to adults and to children alike through storytelling, photography, wordplay, and any other viable medium that we discover along our journey.
Getting unplugged and entering the world
PetPeeves.Pet will always be a fun and lighthearted place for you to visit. That said, we have our richest experiences when we are away from technology, and we hope the same for you. To stay connected to us without your electronic devices, we recommend that you pick up one or two of the adorable plush replicas of us for yourself and for those you love. As pets, we are loyal, cute, and maintenance-free... no pet sitter required when you are away. In fact, we would love to tag along with you, and we fit nicely into carry-on luggage. To visit The Peeve Shoppe, click on "The Peeve Shoppe" in this sentence or in the page header.
Expanding the Pet Peeve Family
Each member of the Pet Peeve family is a whimsical, cuddly manifestation of a common human pet peeve. We are currently a family of three, and we will be welcoming new members in the near future. On our "Contact Us" page, please feel free to tell us about a pet peeve or two. We are always looking for inspiration to expand our family.
Take a stroll through our Album of Adventures to get a feel for the Pet Peeves in the material world. On our "Contact Us" page, you can also submit a photo of your Pet Peeve experiencing the real world. Although we can't guarantee that we will post your photo, we promise to give it full consideration, so be sure to tell us something about it so that we can caption it and give you a photo credit :)
Pet Peeves' Short Bios
Tardy Marty
Tardy Marty does not recognize time in a linear, finite way. He is bewildered by the concept of "showing up on time" or "running out of time." Whether looking backwards into the past or forward into the future, Tardy Marty sees time as infinite. From his perspective, time has always been, and time will always be. Tardy Marty often muses...
"Because time is infinite, it is impossible for me to run out of it. I, however, am finite, so time will eventually run out of ME. When it does, I shall go out smiling."
Late Kate
Late Kate regards time as a dear friend and ally. In her own words...
Dearest Time,
Thank you for ripening my favorite fruits and veggies and for aging the cheese I so love in my sandwiches. Thank you for healing me whenever I get hurt. Thank you for always being by my side and for showing me what to leave in the past and what to take with me into tomorrow. My friends nicknamed me "Late Kate" because of all the times they waited for me when I was with you. Thank you most of all for strengthening my friendships.
xoxo, Late Kate
Lefty C. Dupp
Lefty C. Dupp is a heads-up guy who is always open, and he is a welcome relief for those who take a stand. Conversely, he is a real pet peeve for those who operate from the sitting position. Be that as it may, Lefty is so dang lovable that the sitters are now falling for him in addition to occasionally falling into him.