28 Nov
What’s fluffy, walking on your dinner plate and trying to eat your goldfish? Well – it’s Moonbeam of course. The local, Ragdoll cat. She is a very pretty cat to look at and certainly a great companion animal. However…she has some fur. A lot of it. Beautiful eyes though, very hypnotic.
27 Nov
You won’t find me out packing the parking lots today. Oh hell no. I can think of any number of other activities I’d rather be doing instead of participating in the Black Friday madness. (Send a prayer to my brother and father who both work retail and are both working today.) A few years ago, my mother came out to vist and we tried Black Friday on for size. It was awful. The crowds, waiting, pushing, shoving, and all sorts of displays of outrageous human behavior. Never again. It was not for the weak of heart.
I’d much rather be at home, sipping a nice drink, cuddling with baby and playing on the computer. Ahhh…its a welcome Friday day off.
Good luck to everyone that is going out. Be safe! And believe me, that tv, toy or game isn’t worth fighting over! Cyber Monday is probably more my speed.
26 Nov
Happy Thanksgiving to people and pets alike! (Now can I get out my Christmas decorations?) The holiday season is in full swing! Here’s to a wonderful day spent with family, friends and delicious food. Interested in learning more about Thanksgiving? Check out the History Channel’s website. Very fun read!
Things I Am Thankful For
family
friends
health
home
pets
online tutorials
naps
high-speed internet
caffeine
25 Nov
“Butterflies are self propelled flowers.” ~ R.H. Heinlein
Yes, well, could someone please identify this butterfly? The butterflies at my parents house this year were quite prolific. Especially this variety. I don’t think its a monarch, orange/brown color wasn’t quite as bright and no defining black lines.
23 Nov
As part of a division of Keystone Human Services, Susquehanna Service Dogs trains service dogs to aid individuals with disabilities. I was took a class with a gentlemen who raised puppies for the program and his enthusiasm and passion for their mission was amazing. Even better, the organization is based in south-central Pennsylvania!
Susquehanna Service Dogs is a member of Assistance Dogs International or ADI. Part of ADI’s mission is to “establish and promote standards of excellence in all areas of Assistance Dog acquisition, training and partnership” as well as to “educate the public to the benefits of Assistance Dogs and ADI membership.”
Interested in helping out Susquehanna Service Dogs? Aside from always welcoming monetary support, the group has a wide variety of volunteer needs. Consider helping at their PawsAbilities event each Spring at the PA Farm Show Complex. If puppies are your passion, consider becoming a Puppy Raiser. Helping can also be as simple as donating your used ink and toner cartridges to Cartridges for Canines! I just found out about this program and I’m definitely going to start saving mine!
22 Nov
I recently read a brief article on a new book titled The Healthy Dog Cookbook: 50 Nutritious and Delicious Recipes Your Dog will Love. At first I scoffed at the idea of pet owners making their own pet-food versus the store-bought variety. I’m all for making special treats and biscuits (every Christmas I make dog biscuits as extra gifts instead of large quantities of human cookies or candies) but I couldn’t imagine making home-cooked meals.
However I quickly learned some of the benefits of cooking at home for your favorite pooch. For starters, there are those blasted food allergies. Cooking at home allows the owner to know exactly what is going into their pet’s meal. Second, how about the cost? I’ve seen the prices of some of those premium dog foods at the store. How about making it at home for have the price but with twice the love?
The main author, Jonna Anne, is an executive chef in New York and has 5 great danes among her pets. Now that is a full house!
21 Nov
I can’t resist! I was going through some pictures (surprise, surprise) and came across several of some previous Keystone fosters. I’ll share them…but of course only one at a time to keep the suspense going.
What a gorgeous brindle!
20 Nov
So the title of this blog is supposed to be a funny take on the Eastern Gray Squirrel’s “scientific” name: Sciurus carolinensis. But really, I’m about to introduce you to the most famous squirrel in Green Lane, Pennsylvania. * drum roll please *
His name is Bud-Bud. Raised as an orphan by my parents, he grew into a peanut fueled woodland monster. How many squirrels do you know will knock on the window looking for handouts? Oh yes, this Bud-Bud is wise to all the tricks. He will wait for you on the roof or porch-post. Peering in the kitchen window if you’re not bringing his breakfast, brunch, lunch, snack, or dinner fast enough.
But none of us can withstand his cute eyes and flickering tail. That little notch from his ear? No one knows the story…but I’d like to imagine he was robbing a rich squirrel and giving to the poor.
