Whatever adventures life holds in store for you, know that I send you courage, fortitude, and love. And know that, as long as you have your beloved animal companions beside you (even those who are only now beside you in spirit) … you will never walk alone.
Category: Animals
Creature Thoughts July/Aug 2023
To Be, or not to Be? It really is the question.
Creature Thoughts, May/June 2023. Tick Myths.
There are many myths and misconceptions about ticks and tick-borne diseases. In the May/June Creature Thoughts, I attempt to dispel a few of these.
Creature Thoughts: Jan-Feb 2023
our first Creature Thoughts of a new year will be to revisit a year of long ago.
Without further ado….
Pree Am Siamese.
Creature Thoughts May/June 2022: “AL-VIN!”
Chipmunks, it appears, have amazing spatial perception. One little fellow was helping himself to my birdseed (most likely a descendant of the critter in the photo), and completely ignoring the dog…until the dog spotted him.
The games began. Kira ran to the full length of the leash, which brought her to about eight feet from the trees. That striped varmint eyed the exact distance, knew right away that the dog’s reach was limited, and ran.
Right toward Kira.
Creature Thoughts Feb ’22: Cuddle Time
It has long been known (with numerous studies backing up the fact) that pet ownership improves our health and our mental well-being. Oh, it’s not that pet ownership isn’t without its own share of stress. Our pets experience anxiety, have behavioral issues, and suffer illness just like we do. However, just the blessing of sharing our lives with these wonderful beings can bring us a sense of security even when the world around us is going to he…ck in a handbasket.
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