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Cats: Sept 2015

http://extension.usu.edu/wildlifeconflicts/htm/featured-animals/straycats

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hanging up my garden gloves

Time and time again I read about the “benefits of gardening”, and as much as I am convinced this is so, I wanted to share a different take on the movement…. I have “attempted to enjoy gardening” for years, but … Continue reading

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Soyuzivka Workers, early 70’s

Lot’s of familiar faces! Some no longer with us….   Please excuse any bad spelling, and if you can fill in the blanks with ID’s, let us know who they are and we’ll update the list  🙂 Top row, from … Continue reading

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Cedar Waxwing

First time I spotted a Cedar Waxwing in our backyard; beautiful bird (stock photo)

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neighbor’s cat outside…

a new neighbor moved in across the way, and she has a wonderful cat; the cat is terrific. She was adopted from a “feral life”, and in her transformation, has really taken to staying indoors. She is rather old (17 years). … Continue reading

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how pet cats in Arctic are affecting the beluga whales and food chain….

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-26197742

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St. Francis prayer

St. Francis prayer Posted on May 17, 2013 by llida “Did St. Francis preach to the birds? Whatever for? If he really liked birds he would have done better to preach to cats.” – Rebecca West, This Real Night, 1985 … Continue reading

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from Feral to Indoor: it CAN be done :)

Last night on “My Cat from Hell”, a feral cat was converted to an indoor cat. “Galaxy” (the television show’s cat expert), is quite the character, and for those who say it can’t be done, watch the clip. These people love … Continue reading

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