Introducing Ham, Finn and Stan: Three adventure loving pets living and thriving in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Whether they are climbing up trees, boating or racing at Canterbury Park, these guys sure know how to enjoy life to the fullest. All us humans can do is cheer them on through Instagram, where they share all their escapades and have racked up quite a following.
So without further ado, here are their stories.
Ham
Ham, known as @hampurrburgerhelper on Instagram, is a three-year-old spotted adventure cat based in Minneapolis. Ham is leashed-trained and goes everywhere with his human, Rachel Gernander. They lead an active life hiking, biking, boating, attending art exhibits and traveling the United States together.
Ham proudly smashes misconceptions about what cats can and can’t do. When he isn’t exploring Minnesota’s many hiking trails, you can regularly find him sporting stylish outfits and frequenting pet-friendly establishments. From book shops to wineries, baseball games to pizza farms, you never know where Ham will pop up next!
Recently, Ham was published in Cats and Cocktails, a hardcover book featuring 52 cocktails and mocktails modeled by kitties from around the world. Proceeds benefit Mission Meow, a 501c3 feline-centric nonprofit. Check out the book at https://catsandcocktailsclub.com/.
Finn
Woof! I’m Finn! I’m a happy-go-lucky German Shepherd, living my best life since 2021, when my Mama adopted me. She quickly realized my goofy and loving personality was too good not to share, so now we spread joy and positivity on Instagram, @lifeisbetterwithfinn, daily! Our followers know life is better with Finn.
I get to go on so many adventures all over Minnesota. My days are filled with fun, especially when I visit Adventure Is Barking daycare in Hopkins. Also, my pack walks with Fur The Love of It in Stillwater which is another highlight – running around with my furry friends is the best!
Most weekends, my family takes me on a car ride to our lake place in Crosslake. It’s my absolute favorite spot in the whole world! I love swimming, hiking and exploring all the wonderful nature there. You can find me out and about in the Twin Cities when I’m not at the lake. No matter the season, I’m always outside, enjoying everything Minnesota has to offer. Life is pawsome!
Stanley
Hi there, I’m Stanley and I’m a hound dog. I’m a 10-year-old pup living in Minneapolis with my family. Now I may be getting up there in age, but that doesn’t stop me from living my best life.
A few things about me are that I love naps, pup cups at Starbucks, going to pumpkin patches, taking long walks on the beach, watching the Vikings, spending time with the two mini humans in my life and dressing up in different costumes to match each season.
Oh yeah! I also like racing in the Basset Hound Races at Canterbury Park. I’m not sure if I will run this year, the fam says I’m getting old or whatever, but I will try to convince them so all my adoring fans can watch me do my thing.
Well, that’s me. Stan the Basset, living life to the fullest. Check me out on Instagram, @stanthebasset, to see everything I get up to.
“Some people talk to animals. Not many listen though. That’s the problem." – A.A. Milne