Etta James is a fawn pug with strong opinions about meal times, nap schedules, and where exactly she's allowed to sit on the couch (everywhere, it turns out).
Named after the legendary soul singer, Etta lives up to her namesake: she commands a room, demands attention, and has an infectious personality that makes everyone around her happier.
She's been an enthusiastic companion through every major engineering incident, multiple home lab rebuilds, and one particularly stressful Kubernetes migration. Her contributions were invaluable.
Pugs are professional sleepers. Etta has perfected the art of the 14-hour nap with strategic breaks for meals, walks, and demanding attention.
That flat face isn't just adorable โ it comes with a full surround-sound snoring system. Etta's nighttime acoustics rival any white noise machine.
Etta's engineering philosophy: all problems can be solved if the right treat is offered. Her recall is flawless when snacks are involved.
Pugs pack an outsized personality into a compact form factor. Etta has opinions about everything and isn't shy about expressing them.
Pugs are hardwired for human connection. Etta considers being within arm's reach a baseline requirement, not a preference.
Pugs are not built for the elements. Etta will participate in a walk if the temperature is acceptable, the terrain is flat, and there are sniffs involved.