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I had been looking at the link for about a week..about the Obama family and the dog they will be bringing home soon. But I hadn’t read it. As part of the Movement or whatever (I should copyright that), I very much hope that… Continue Reading “Leave It”
I have tons and tons of blankets, quilts and comforters in my house. King sized things are really easy to find on sale, but hard to get washed and dried effectively. The dog actually has a bed in the back of my SUV because… Continue Reading “Now it is Winter”
Before the Game started, I made myself a sandwich and steamed some frozen vegetables for Daisy. Kiwi never eats her vegetables. So what happened? Daisy took a chunk of my sandwich and flew away. Kiwi went to check out the vegetables. Shadow just didn’t… Continue Reading “During the Bears Game”
I live with a dog, a cat, an African Grey parrot, and lately am fostering a Goffin’s Cockatoo. No, I will not be able to get them all in one picture. I buy most of my pet supplies online from Drs. Foster and Smith.… Continue Reading “Pleasant Surprise”
This is Spooky the Cat. The only cat that has ever been allowed to live in my house. He came with a roommate that moved out seven or eight years ago. Spooky is now seventeen. Spooky once amused himself by hunting. His favorite prey… Continue Reading “Retired or Something”
The answer is: about 26 hours. The question: how long after Manu went to his new home did I bring in another bird from the Refuge? Rich was there while I was working in the front room. I asked who might like other birds… Continue Reading “Kiwi and Kiwi”
Manu’s new parents came over today and took him home. They have experience with Amazons and understand the kind of patience he will need. I am certain we have found the best place for him. Will I miss him? Certainly. But mostly I am… Continue Reading “Manu Goes Home”
Whenever there is an animal movie, the rescue movement worries that people will run out and buy that breed. Because they do. Dalmatians. St. Bernards. You know. So Best Friends is getting ahead of it by using the Premiere as a teaching moment. Here… Continue Reading “That Chihuahua Movie”
Manu, the Foster Amazon, is pending adoption! His new family is scheduled to come pick him up on Sunday the 12th. I talked to his new mom, and she asked a million really good questions. She works at home, so he will be out… Continue Reading “Foster Birds”
September 20 is “Puppy Mill Awareness Day”, so to do my part, following is the text of a flyer that Best Friends Animal Society produced for the occassion: How can I be sure my next puppy isn’t from a puppy mill?Puppy mills sell millions… Continue Reading “Puppy Mill Awareness Day”
The Next Dark Age 