As she opened the wooden door, there frozen with surprise, was the old gray squirrel. Holding one of my chocolate chip cookies, crumbs flecking his beard, he looked my neighbor right in her eye. She tells this story chuckling that the glance he gave her was one of guilt! … [Read more...]
Caring
For a short time, I wrote a column called PAWS AND CLAWS. I told animal stories based on interviews with pet owners and my own experiences. This was a favorite one of mine. … [Read more...]
They Never Came Home
Each year when we remember September 11, 2001, the same thought passes through my mind. Whatever happened to the pets affected by the horrific explosions that claimed thousands of peoples’ lives? Those animals not directly hurt by the debris and smoke were lucky in one way. Someone, a family member … [Read more...]
A Life Never Lived
There are many butterfly plants in my garden. Growing wild and planted by dropped seeds from busy birds, they proliferate by the end of summer. Being the “nectar” for hundreds of Monarch caterpillars, their green leaves come and go as the hungry, crawling “to be” butterflies prepare to spin … [Read more...]
New Paws on Our Floors
Originally posted January, 2014. After an email from my friend, Pat, I ventured onto a webpage to see two adorable , little white dog faces looking back. Pink tongues peeked from their mouths, bright black eyes and scrubby fur covered their puppy bodies…in an instant, I fell in love. I placed … [Read more...]