The real cost of having a pet | For animal lovers

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When you go to the shelter to adopt, you complete an application. At our shelter one of the questions is “what do you think the approximate yearly cost of a pet is?” This is a very curious question. I have … Continue reading

The poop scoop

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This post is about a really bad cat day. Really bad. If you are at all squeamish you may want to pass. If you are tough; have had kids or pets (they both poop); or work in healthcare; this will … Continue reading

Introducing Lily the party animal

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Something was eating my pond plants. My beautiful water lilies, marsh marigold, parrot’s feather — almost all gone! I wasn’t sure what was eating it. I couldn’t develop a solution without knowing what did it. Some people suggested raccoons or … Continue reading

Random five for July 20

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July is half over! How did that happen? I can guarantee that January and February did not go this fast. Those damn critters – One night earlier this week, my yard was invaded by plant munching creatures. They ate my … Continue reading

One dumbass cat | For animal lovers

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I live next to a nature preserve that is home to all sorts of critters. Occasionally they visit me. There are wild turkey, deer, coyotes, groundhogs, raccoons and foxes. Some prefer to live in my yard like chipmunks, squirrels, frogs … Continue reading

Random five for July 6

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Lovin’ in the moonlight – There has been a lot of activity in the pond lately. Amorous frogs have been serenading their lady friends. Lots of bumping and grinding. One morning I saw some eggs floating but they were only … Continue reading