tales from straydom . . . . . . tips, stories and resources for pets
For a couple weeks quieted away from the world, we shared a marvelous time and I shall never forget how the personality of this tiny tyke changed into such a sweet, loving and giving guy. How happy he was.
Posted on September 22nd, 2011 by isak
Filed under: Animal Stories, Cats | 4 Comments »
Pet Food Pantries and Assistance Programs in the US
Posted on August 14th, 2010 by isak
Filed under: Cats, Dogs, Pet Assistance, Pet Food Pantries | 1 Comment »
This morning’s quiet was broken by Layla’s meows. “Ah,” I thought, “my baby is awake.” When I looked into her carrier, I could tell by her stillness that she had just passed. There is a difference in the energy that surrounds a living body and one whose spirit has left.
Posted on June 4th, 2010 by isak
Filed under: Animal Stories, Cats, Memoriam | 1 Comment »
Pet overpopulation is a myth. A word that justifies killing. Demographics show that more people will be looking for pets this year than shelters kill. Please adopt a rescue or shelter pet. If you aren’t ready to adopt, consider fostering a cat or dog.
Posted on April 24th, 2010 by isak
Filed under: Activism, Cats, Dogs, no-kill | 1 Comment »
I have to admit that I am always smitten by the underdog rescues. The ones that can test your meddle, but heap you with such passionate rewards. And when the opportunity arises to see the success of such efforts, it’s breathtaking and wordless at the same time.
Posted on April 22nd, 2010 by isak
Filed under: Animal Stories, Cats, General | 1 Comment »
I am not at all comfortable with that statement. I feel it gives us permission to not try as hard as we might. It gives our heart an “excuse” when things don’t work out. And for some, it gives reason to not even get involved in the first place because “we can’t save ‘em all.”
Posted on April 14th, 2010 by isak
Filed under: Activism, Animal Cruelty, Cats, Dogs | No Comments »
Yesterday, my heart was wrapped in this song by Sarah McLachlan; it’s entitled Dear God. I could have filled a video with photos of my little Paketo, but as I started to work on it, another motivation came through me. It addressed an equal anger that’s inside me.
Posted on April 8th, 2010 by isak
Filed under: Cats, Memoriam | 1 Comment »
I am struck by how we overlook the simple bounty we have all around us. We take it for granted that the sun will rise each day, that our dog will poop outside and that our cat will sleep on top of us at night.
Posted on April 6th, 2010 by isak
Filed under: Cats, Memoriam | 1 Comment »
So, what’s new this week? Here’s a small capsule from the Bit-by-Bit Ranch…
Posted on February 17th, 2010 by isak
Filed under: Cats, Dogs, General, On the Lighter Side | No Comments »
The most important thing for you to know is that annual revaccination of your pet is unnecessary! This information is based on scientific studies conducted by Dr. Ron Schultz, a very well respected veterinary immunologist.
Posted on February 12th, 2010 by isak
Filed under: Cats, Dogs, General, Pet Meds/Vaccinations | 1 Comment »
