Death is change. I am reminding myself of this more than trying to convince you. Its been a rough few weeks with many losses. Our always young Hank Cat, lives no more. Dad discovered him and his sister Buttercup as a kittens under an abandoned car ( ours) in ’97. We found him just now under his favorite rosemary bush…. Read more →
After nearly 20 years, 3 moves, 2 vacations, and watching countless animals pass through our doors…some she brought in her mouth for us to “save” Luna Marie has moved beyond. Tribute to her nature she never bothered to hate. Her favorite spot was the kitchen counter, especially at cooking time. It remains a mystery how much Luna hair we have… Read more →
Some days are harder than others. Dove Dane, left us this morning quite suddenly. We were all here to say a quick goodbye which is more than we could ask for. She adored her Daddy Jack who lifted her emaciated body into the car that very first day we got the call to help. It was a bond she would… Read more →
Last night Parker Muttley wanted out really bad. He never wants out, he just goes out when some other dog or cat goes. Flicking on the porch light I look to see if there’s a wild animal on the porch. Habit. Nothing. Out he goes, beyond the porch light and hiss, slash, rustle, rustle Parker starts yelping like he has… Read more →
Our largest squirrel orphans are eating solid food and getting a nosh of formula once a day. This cheeky dude is Horizon in the background getting a feed from Dillon is Nona. They both are over 100 grams and eating very well. They get grapes, corn on the cob, apples, pecans, purple cabbage and carrot sticks. They also like yogurt…. Read more →
Nate and I went to our friend Kay’s to pick up some cages for acclimatizing possums before release. We keep them in smaller cages inside when they are babies, but to increase their chances of survival in the wild we give them a chance at what it feels like to be outdoors and tune up their possum senses. Kay was… Read more →
Update on Gracie Dane. She had a bad fall a week ago. I thought she really broke something, but she struggled to stand and trotted off. She has been after Parker to play today. Parker is a bit afraid to since I am shooing him out of Gracie’s way constantly… he thinks he will get into trouble. So he keeps… Read more →
Hey Folks! Hope you all are having a wonderful week. Busier than usual since the heat and hot winds are drying out the garden plants. Hauling hose take time and make me tired. Not really the hose thing, but the in and out of the house and living by a timer. Knowing I have to do it again tomorrow… Read more →
Duck Update: That is “ Duck “ with a D, Kristine. D as in Dysfunctionally-tired. This was some weeks ago, slow in editing the video ( loads and loads) Duckies are doing well waiting for the pond liner to arrive. They spend time under the bushes and in the shade. They like to get sprayed with the… Read more →
Hey Honies! Friday Morning, the boys and I made 3 pans of brownies, and 1 blueberry cake. We are feeding the freezer to get baked goods done in one heating of the house. Summer here and each night I stress out the AC during peak energy usage hours making dinner. So baking in the cool of the morning and doing… Read more →
