Yogurt for dinner.
Weekend Willa
Treats on the Internets
A giant river otter, not seen in Argentina since the 1980s, was caught on video by a conservationist last week in a national park. President Obama and Michelle Obama both posted loving memorials for their 12 year old dog Bo after he died of cancer this month. Contrary to numerous recent press stories, the New … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Vultures, Pain Medications and Feral Dogs
White-rumped vulture, uncredited image via Save Vultures Veterinary non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), particularly diclofenac which is used to treat cattle in some countries, are largely responsible for the extreme decline in vulture populations in South Asia in recent decades. In India and Nepal, cows are not eaten by humans due to their status as sacred … Continue reading Vultures, Pain Medications and Feral Dogs
Weekend Willa
Non-native Species
Nutria, recognized by the US government as an invasive species (photo via USDA) The subject of non-native or invasive species covers animals (including insects, fish and any eggs produced by non-native species), plants (including their seeds), as well as bacteria and fungus and is very complex. These organisms have been introduced to non-native areas both … Continue reading Non-native Species
(Clever Title Unavailable) A few updates
The reasons I haven't been blogging these last few years... probably don't interest most people. Update #2: I'd like to change the look of the blog to make it more streamlined and with currently active links. This may take me awhile to go through and I have technology challenges (old computer, dodgy internet connection and … Continue reading (Clever Title Unavailable) A few updates
Weekend Willa
With a guest appearance by Newt. Jade, alas, got scared by the neighbors shooting their guns (if I'm honest, it startled me too and I yelled out "Gee whiz!" or possibly something more sweary) so she didn't get her picture taken today. Please accept these substitutes of similar quality.
Willa: A Sort of Warning/Endorsement
So long story short (which I am terrible at but I thought hey maybe start there and see if it helps), I spent 2018 in a state of depression and by the end of it had the idea that getting a lap dog would help me to help myself. I looked in area shelters and … Continue reading Willa: A Sort of Warning/Endorsement
Anyone Have an Opinion on a Thing?
It's been a year of milestones including (in chronological order) - losing my job, losing my Dad, getting married, losing a dog, changing my career, turning 50 and a family member experiencing a sudden medical emergency with an initially grave prognosis (she's much better now, thankfully). Naturally, I've been thinking a lot of thinks - … Continue reading Anyone Have an Opinion on a Thing?
Is There a Frog Doctor in the House?
This morning, a beagle who shall remain nameless apparently injured a little frog. This little frog: I found him writhing and nearly upside down on the porch. I set him over the right way around but he appears to have a bum back leg. He's stayed in the same spot all day, continually making pitiful … Continue reading Is There a Frog Doctor in the House?
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