Dogs are pack animals. They aren't equipped to spend long periods alone. As our pets, however, sometimes this is hard to avoid. Fellow blogger Alica describes what works for her... The Separation anxiety in dogs has been one of the most dreadful problems. This will also confuse you as the owner or parent of the pet.… Continue reading Guest Blog Post: “How to Care for a Dog with Separation Anxiety,” in Alica’s exact words
Love animals? Crystal loves them so much that both of her blogs, WELCOME TO CRYSTAL'S SITE(ORIGINALLY COUNTRY LIVING) and CRYSTAL AND DAISY MAE'S PHOTO-BLOGGING SITE, are dedicated to them. Here's Crystal's advice for soon-to-be pet owners... Deciding whether to get a pet? Some things to consider first... Will you adopt, rescue, or buy it from a pet… Continue reading Adopting a Pet: Do These Things First by Crystal
Yearn for a pet but worry you’re not qualified? In this post, guest blogger Cathi addresses just about every possible apprehension. Can you think of more reasons? Intro written by Cathi to her post below: “Cathi writes a blog about growing older with silliness, high spirits and a lot of heart. It's a series of… Continue reading Conversation with a Kitten by Cathi
What’s it like to foster parent butterflies? Eliza Waters fills us in colorfully …
The first of the monarchs (Danaus plexippus) I have been fostering on my kitchen counter this past month hatched today and it’s a female. Like any proud parent, I think she is perfect and beautiful! I feel hopeful for her future, but it will be a long road for her, fraught with obstacles. After fattening up on coneflower, Joe Pye weed, zinnias and other favorite flower nectars, she sails 2,500 miles to the Michoacan Mountains in Mexico.
Overcoming human activity such as speeding autos, loss of nectar feeding habitats, as well as excessive cold, drought and predation will be daunting. If she reaches her winter roost site in the few remaining acres of oyamel pine trees (which are cut for their valuable timber by the local people), she must safely survive possible severe cold or snowstorms, predatory birds and mice that take advantage of the bounty of millions of clustered…
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