Tag Archives: animals

Michelle’s Weekly Pet Challenge

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Gail

Nugget and Dakota always enjoy playing in boxes.   Gail ♥

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Gone But Not Forgotten

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Gail

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 →

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Ten Halloween Safety Tips for Pets

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Gail

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 →

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Monday’s Question

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Gail

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 →

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A Year of Pet Loss Grief

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Gail

One year ago today I had to euthanize my geriatric cat that I had for almost  20 years.  A cat I had acquired when he was 8 weeks old and who I loved like a son.  This year of grief … Continue reading →

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Michelle’s Weekly Pet Challenge

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Gail

Dakota and Nugget enjoy watching birds, butterflies, and bugs flying outside the window  and love sunning themselves on their favorite chair.   Gail ♥

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Michelle’s Weekly Pet Challenge

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Gail

Dakota thinks laying on top of mommy’s clean clothes in the laundry basket is the funnest thing ever! Gail ♥

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Meet the Newest Members of Our Family!

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Gail

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 →

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Sad

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Gail

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 →

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The Dream Visit

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Gail

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 →

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