Non-Human Lab Members
Spot
Assistant (to the) Lab Manager
Spot is a 9-year-old beagle mix who, as a trained service dog, takes his job very seriously! His daily tasks include napping in Lindsey’s office, demanding belly rubs from Alex, and making friends around campus. His research interests, like the rest of the lab, also revolve around fish, though Spot is most concerned with investigating the palatability of different kinds of fish.
Spot’s favorite fish are the frozen minnow treats his mom gets him, which totally don’t look exactly like zebrafish at all…
Felix
Lindsey’s Remote Lab Assistant
Felix was advertised on the shelter website as a 10lb domestic shorthair. Lindsey is pleased to announce that he is now a 17lb longhaired spoiled brat, with the vet saying he is at a good weight, he’s “just a big boy.” Felix enjoys chasing his stuffed mouse, roughhousing with Henry, and trying to convince Spot to play with him.
His favorite fish is tuna because it’s tasty.
Karen
Rory’s Esteemed Visiting Scholar
Karen is a very opinionated lady, of course, and likes to loudly announce whenever there is any unsanctioned sound in the house. She enjoys curling up with blankets, watching Dog TV, and receiving belly rubs from cool people only.
Karen does not have a favorite fish because she thinks they’re beneath her.
Henry
Rory’s Remote Lab Assistant
Henry is the most human-like creature you’ll ever meet. He has entire conversations with anyone who wants to listen. He enjoys locating doors and telling you if they’re closed, or even if they’re open, really. He just thinks you might want to know about that door either way. Henry likes playing with Felix and fitting into odd spaces.
Henry’s favorite fish is also tuna because he loves to steal Felix’s food if he isn’t fast enough to get to his bowl first.
Pam
Rory’s Remote Lab Assistant
Henry and Karen think they run the house, but really, it’s this diva right here. Pam is unbothered by your antics and stays in her lane. She will methodically, carefully, approach you if the desire strikes her. But she is just as content putting the fear of God into Felix and Henry. Pam also has a crush on Spot, which might even be reciprocated…
Pam doesn’t have a favorite fish either, because a lion does not concern itself with the opinion of sheep.
Tucker
Alex’s Esteemed Visiting Scholar
Tucker is a five year old German shorthaired pointer who only exists in two states: sleep and run.
Remi & Romi
Alex’s Remote Lab Assistants
Remi and Romi (if you can tell them apart) are a bonded pair. They share the house with Tucker. They have one purpose only, which is to annoy him. When they are not busy doing that, they enjoy watching cat TV, aka birds through the window.
Barnacle
Jackie’s Remote Lab Assistant
It's up for debate whether Barnacle is a kitten or a squirrel. Her favorite past times include attacking toys on strings, trash (particularly tin foil balls and bread ties), human hands, and her dog bestie Cassie.
Her favorite fish is the depicted trout on a string, which she has gone from fearing as a small kitten, to readily attacking as a bigger kitten.
Maple
Maple is quite possibly the only creature capable of keeping up with Tucker. As such, she is held in high regard in the lab.
Her favorite fish is rainbow trout.
Summer’s Esteemed Visiting Scholar