We are no longer in California!
This could be captioned: How I Got From Suburban California to a Chicken Ranch in Arkansas. One day in February, I was minding my own business, managing a busy veterinary specialty hospital in the San Francisco Bay area, when I…
Last day in Ozark, Alabama (short sketch)
1889-1890 One day in the Ozark would be the last day Joshua Jefferson would spend in Ozark, Alabama; It was November 24, 1889. He was all 86 years old, and in the 76 years that he lived near the Ozark,…
The story of how Bra Spider enjoys the flight of the success of Bra Cunny Rabbit
Bra Spider and Bra Cunny Rabbit have always been friends. They were so close that not a day went by without one of them calling the other. But of the two, Bra Spider was the less educated, as he was…
Cairnoodle dogs
The Cairnoodle is a mixed breed developed from the Cairn Terrier and the Miniature Poodle, so it has an appearance that includes characteristics of both breeds. It weighs about 15-20 pounds and is between 10 and 15 inches tall. They…
How to control earwigs naturally
They feed at night and look for dark, cool, and humid places to hang out during the day. Some common hiding places are under organic matter such as mulch, pine straw, litter and other debris, loose wood chip mulch, decaying…
How your old carrot peels and apple kernels can make you healthier and be kind to the planet too
You may think that throwing away the carrot peels and apple kernels in the trash has no effect as they will break down anyway. But even natural plant matter will last for years when sealed in a plastic bag and…
A Whisper of Love – A Puppy Mill Rescue
Becky asked me if we would raise one of the dogs and I agreed. My husband Arthur took a trip to the dogs’ temporary shelter. She agreed that we would raise “Whisper”, a beautiful black and tan malamute, until a…
First aid for a dog bite
Dogs are not always man’s best friend! Dog bites can cause unpleasant injuries, especially in young children and babies. In addition to the obvious injuries caused, dog bites carry an additional risk of infectious diseases. One of the best known…
Pet Friendly Travel: The VR Edition
For those of you who already own an RV, you know it gives you the best of both worlds – the freedom of the open road while traveling with the comforts of home. RV owners love the ability to explore…
Is your pet reincarnated? Reincarnation of Animal Angel, Inspirational Hope for Grief Support for Pet Loss
My dog died. I was devastated! My heart experienced a gut-wrenching pain and loneliness. My life was destroyed. His wiggling wasn’t expecting me, and being in an empty house was more than I could bear. I watched endless months of…
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