nature

Pet Moose? Wildlife Should Remain Wild!

It seems that there’s a problem with people in Alaska wanting to touch baby moose- and even wanting to keep them as pets!   According to the Associated Press, there have been a string of incidents involving people in Alaska trying to do just that. Persons in Willow had a baby moose in their back yard in a … Continue reading →

Scenes From Our Garden, Otherwise Known as the Back Yard

Bonsai Bonanza!

Yesterday I had to work. You see, when an investigator is assigned a report, we must make contact with the victims within 24 hours. If we don’t, we must make a daily attempt to see them until we do make contact or until it becomes obvious they aren’t to be found. So I spent my … Continue reading →

An #Animal By Any Other Name…..

I have found that the longer I write this blog, the more I tend to focus on one particular species of animal- humans.   If you stop looking at us as unique and see humans as just another kind of animal, it gives an entirely different view of the world. We are an invasive species that has … Continue reading →

What To Do About All Those Cats?

For years the war has raged on. On one side, those who love cats, and want to help those who are homeless have a better quality of life.   On the other side is a coalition of wildlife enthusiasts and animal abolitionists. And what are they fighting about? What to do about the estimated 50 … Continue reading →

Wordless Wednesday- Signs of Spring

Today I thought I’d share some signs of spring seen in my backyard this past weekend.

But Mom! I Wanna Go Outside!!!!

Is your companion cat allowed outdoors? If so, you’re not alone. The American Veterinary Medical Association estimates there are between 50 and 60 million owned, free-roaming cats in the United States. Those cats are responsible for killing a significant number of birds and small animals. While the average lifespan of an indoor cat is between … Continue reading →

An Original Holiday Song by Rumpy T. Drummond

Oh Dog! Rumpy here! Graybie Baby’s letter to Santa really got me thinking yesterday. If we can’t depend on Santa to help us stop people from giving pets at Christmastime, I guess we best get off our hineys and do it ourselves. To do my part, I’m doing what I do best- I’m singing a … Continue reading →

If It Was a Snake it Woulda Bit You?

Snakes. Let me guess, the first thing you said was, “EWWWWWW!!!!!” But snakes get a really bad rap. Did you know that scientists have shown that young children do not fear snakes, but are very good at finding them? Yep. It’s only when us grown-ups teach them to fear snakes that they do. So why do … Continue reading →

Dallas Safari Club: Warrants More Than Just Hisses!

Welcome too this week’s edition of Hisses and Purrs. Each week Hissy Fit Jones and June Buggie run down the good, and the not-so-good, news about the plight of animals around the world. This week Hissy Fit Jones is furious! Read why! Hisses to KuKu Farms and Creekside Grove Farms of Alberta, Canada. Last week … Continue reading →