tales from straydom . . . . . . tips, stories and resources for pets

A Feather Revolution One Back Yard at a Time

Because raising chickens and enjoying fresh eggs is one thing people can do to off set rising food bills. Its fun, kids love it, and the eggs are healthy and delicious tasting from happy chickens.

Listening to Angel

I caught the end of the Ellen DeGeneres Show yesterday. Actually I glanced at the tv which was on mute and saw the introduction of an acoustic artist. I am infinitely inspired by acoustic music, so I turned on the sound… and how glad I am that I did because I was introduced to the sound of Angel Taylor.

Child’s Letter to God

Dear God, Will you please take care of my dog? She died yesterday and is with you in heaven. I miss her very much. I am happy that you let me have her as my dog even though she got sick. I hope you will play with her. She likes to play with balls and to swim.

So you think the squirrels are bad…

So you think squirrels are bad…

Recipe: Granola (for people)

Granola recipe for people

The 100th Monkey Phenomenon

If we bring to the world through our lives what we learn about compassion, treating animals better, treating people better, creating a no kill community then it ripples outward. What’s the base of a community without killing ? It may be one more act. Tell one more person of the change you’d like to see. Tell one more person of your vision of the future. If opportunity presents, save one more animal, feed one more stray.

What unemployment is sometimes

Every so often a funk grabs a hold of me, for no good reason.

Dog of woman killed in car crash found

Dog of woman killed in car crash found

Sounds like animal cruelty to me.

I read the following story about the baseball team that sacrificed a snake to end their losing streak. C’mon… what were they thinking???

Dog poop and acidophilus (probiotics)

A dog had soft bowel movements… what could they try? I recommended acidophilus — also known as probiotics. Also, how to compost dog poop.