How to Participate
During the first week of each month, we will post a new question, topic, or activity for you to connect with the community and earn a badge. All community members who contribute a thoughtful comment to this month’s discussion, between August 1 and August 31, will receive this badge worth 40 points.
Badge of the Month | August 2022
Task: Comment a picture of your pet! Alternatively, share a photo of a pet you would love to have.
Got any furry friends? Maybe some with scales? Tell us about them! We're sure the XM Community is home to an assortment of pets, all over the world, and we want to get to know them! Whatever your pet is, we know they mean a lot to you! All pets are welcome here, in the XM Community!
I would love to have a dog in the future! There's multiple breeds I'm considering: Husky, American Eskimo, Chow Chow and Australian Shepherd. For now, here's a cute picture I have saved in my camera roll.

This is Thermalscope the goldfish. (This is what happens when your son names a fish after a video game
) This is his old tank that he grew to over 25cm in, and he has since been moved to a larger tank with a couple of little new friends. He has developed the annoying skill of gulping water at the top corner of the tank when he is hungry, creating a 'popping' splash noise that can be heard from the other end of the house!
This was Rémy, our Bichoodle (Bichon Frisé x Miniature Poodle), who we sadly lost earlier this year, with his favourite toy soft and squeaky toy, "Ted". Rémy was an amazing little guy - cunning as a fox, as cheeky as could be and a total sweetheart who just adored being with his family.

https://community.qualtrics.com/XMcommunity/discussion/comment/48198#Comment_48198So cute!!! 🤩
https://community.qualtrics.com/XMcommunity/discussion/comment/48224#Comment_48224Wow! That's one massive gold fish!! 
CamM I'm so sorry to hear that sweet Rémy passed! It really sounds like he had a wonderful life with you and Ted 
I am planning to have beagle as a pet this year!!! For now, I have a pic shared by my kennel owner -

lizb311 Thank you so much! The way Romeo and Ranger are cuddling is unreal and made my day 
https://community.qualtrics.com/XMcommunity/discussion/comment/48226#Comment_48226CamM I'm so sorry for your loss
Pets are family and their losses are felt deeply. When the time is right, I am sure another dog will step in and bring joy to your life again! Dogs always have a way of finding their way to the right people at the right time 
I have a few too many pets to share all their pictures, but still wanted to share a few!
Bibi is our rescue dog--we think she's a poodle mix. She loves the water!
Here's a group of our Helicopter Parakeets--from left to right: Sage, Sunflower, Basil, and Gardenia.
Finally, to represent the chickens, this is Mistletoe (my frizzled Serama).
Not pictured: Maggie the cat, 4 parakeets, 8 kakarikis, 2 finches, 2 red rumps, 6 pigeons, 3 doves, and 15ish chickens...
This is my cat Elmo.
We adopted him as kitten from a shelter almost 5 years ago now. Still an adventuring little devil!

https://community.qualtrics.com/XMcommunity/discussion/comment/48348#Comment_48348Elmo is a daredevil! The picture of him on top of the heater (I think?) is super cute! My friend recently got a cat and they're so fun to be around 
I don't have cats anymore (had to rehome them--they're very happy and spoiled) -- but would love to get a dog, anywhere from a chihuahua to a husky!
This is our beloved departed Yorkie, we miss her a lot!
