Olympians and their Pets: Jeret "Speedy" Peterson - Aerial Skiing
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Pets: An Australian mutt named Lillie
Q: What kind of pets do you have?
I have a dog named Lillie. She is an Australian mutt, like a sheep herding dog. I don't train her as she is my mom's dog. I gave her to my mom for a Christmas present. Lillie came from a breeder that my uncle discovered. She isn't a purebred and not a show or competition dog, just a good friend.
Q: Does your dog train or travel with you?
I take her on walks and hikes when I am home in Boise, but don't take her on trips or competitions with me as I have too many things to focus on when I am away.
Q: What is your favorite thing about your dog?
I have always had dogs in my life since I was born. They always keep me company and put a smile on my face. She has some really funny characteristics and inherent traits like biting your ankles to get you to walk faster when she thinks you are going too slow!
Q: Are you involved in any animal rights groups?
I am not actively involved in animal rights philanthropy, but it is something that I do care about. I hate hearing stories of abused and or neglected animals.
Check out other Olympians that love their pets:
- Daron Rhalves - Freestyle Skiing
- Debbie McCormick - Women's Curling
- Ellery Hollingsworth - Snowboarding
- Erin Hamlin - Women's Luge
- Kikkan Randall - Cross Country Skiing
- Lindsey Jacobellis - Snowboarding
- Mirai Nagasu - Figure Skating
- Pat Deneen - Freestyle Skiing
- Steve "The Fish" Fisher - Snowboarding
- Elena Hight - Snowboarding
- Jen Rodriguez - Women's Speed Skating
- Jeret "Speedy" Peterson - Aerial Skiing
- Jessie Vetter - Women's Hockey
- Johnny Spillane - Nordic Combined Skiing
- Katie Uhlaender - Skeleton Racing
- Lowell Bailey - Biathlon
- Hannah Kearney - Mogul Skiing
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