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Tag Archives: animals
Weekly Photo Challenge: Gone But Not Forgotten
In this week’s photo challenge, we are to show a photo that represents something that is gone, but not forgotten. In today’s challenge, show us what “gone, but not forgotten” means to you. It could be a photo of a … Continue reading
Posted in Weekly photo challenge
Tagged animals, cats, Gone but not forgotten, grief, love, photography, wordpress
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Ten Halloween Safety Tips for Pets
Halloween can be a stressful time for pets. Most veterinary practices see an increase in visits at this time of year. Here are some handy tips to keep in mind to keep your pet safe this Halloween. Let’s face it: … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, cats, dogs, Halloween, Pets
Tagged animals, cats, dogs, Halloween, Halloween pet costumes, Halloween stress in our pets, pet safety tips on Halloween
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Monday’s Question
Question: Are you a dog person or a cat person? My answer: I got asked this A LOT as a practicing veterinarian and being completely honest, I always strongly disliked this question. It’s a no-win question to be asked … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged animals, cat lovers, cats, dog lovers, dogs, dogs or cats?, love
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Michelle’s Weekly Pet Challenge
Dakota and Nugget enjoy watching birds, butterflies, and bugs flying outside the window and love sunning themselves on their favorite chair. Gail ♥
Michelle’s Weekly Pet Challenge
Dakota thinks laying on top of mommy’s clean clothes in the laundry basket is the funnest thing ever! Gail ♥
Meet the Newest Members of Our Family!
Meet Dakota (grey tabby) and Nugget (blonde tabby), our new babies. They are barn kitties from two different litters from South Dakota and there’s a week or two difference in their ages. It’s been 20 years since I’ve owned a … Continue reading
Sad
This afternoon, I went outside to finally plant some petunias in my concrete planters out in the front of my house. Yes, I’m late this year. When I approached the planter close to my driveway, I spotted something brown lying … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, birds
Tagged animals, birds, Brown Thrasher, death, injured bird, nature
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The Dream Visit
For those of you who read my blog regularly, you have heard me speak a lot about my geriatric cat, Bigfoot, who I had to have euthanized 8 months ago. I’ve also written that Bigfoot’s death hit me every bit … Continue reading