Boot camp for all | For Animal Lovers

Gallery

This gallery contains 1 photo.

My friend is off on another trip and I am cat-sitting. I am not a professional but I am reliable, dependable, cat-knowledgeable and of course, free. I can dish food and scoop poop. But even more important, I exercise them … Continue reading

Contrasts and comparisons

Gallery

This gallery contains 2 photos.

There is nothing more dramatic than opposites — young and old, weak and strong, daring and uncaring. The list goes on and on. Lately this has all been hitting home. With the visit of the 7-year-old granddaughters last week I … Continue reading

Early consciousness | For Animal Lovers

Gallery

This gallery contains 1 photo.

What is the earliest memory you have? Were you five or six? Or much younger? Were they good memories or bad ones? Or a mix of different experiences? I don’t have a lot of memories prior to starting school. I … Continue reading

There’s a new kid in town! | For Animal Lovers

Gallery

This gallery contains 4 photos.

The beloved husband has another grand pup. Among four adult children he has at least 10 grand pets. Obviously it’s an animal loving family. The new gal is a rescue puppy that was adopted by the oldest daughter and her … Continue reading

The urine caper | For Animal Lovers

Gallery

This gallery contains 1 photo.

In my last post I mentioned that my cat Jake was having this little problem. He is doing his “light” business “outside the box.” This only happens at night which is something that stumps even the vet. He has always … Continue reading

Bringing up Morgan | For Animal Lovers

Gallery

This gallery contains 3 photos.

That is Jake in the header picture medicating himself in a catnip bush. Life has been tough the past month! It’s been awhile since I posted about the cats. Morgan has been here a month. There was turmoil initially but … Continue reading

One hell of a week | For Animal Lovers

Gallery

This gallery contains 1 photo.

Think of this as the season finale on my new cat adventure. “Necessity is the mother of invention.” Quick background: I went to the local animal shelter to donate towels and came home with a one-eyed cat. She was younger than … Continue reading

The good, the bad but there is no ugly! | For Animal Lovers

Gallery

This gallery contains 1 photo.

“Did you get my good side?” New cat resident has settled in. Old cats are curious, resigned or indifferent. The hissing is down to a slight murmur. New cat is named. I always like to wait to name anything because … Continue reading

Another one wins the lottery or shelter follow up | For animal lovers

Gallery

This gallery contains 4 photos.

What can I say? I am a smooshball about animals. After a tormented couple of days following my visit to the local shelter (if you missed that heart wrenching post, here it is), the beloved husband and I decided to … Continue reading

There is friggin’ aboard the riggin’ | For animal lovers

Gallery

This gallery contains 2 photos.

“If you built it they will come” There is a small (6’ x 11’) pond in my back yard. It’s been there for four years and is the best stress releaser I have other than my purring cats, a margarita, chocolate … Continue reading