Do Not Use Dog Products and Meds on Cats (and vice versa)
April 8, 2009
Many products out there for dogs that can be toxic to cats and vice versa.
N.C. food bank works to keep pets from going hungry
April 1, 2009
Pet food banks are needing help, too. So maybe we can Obama to look into the price of pet food, huh? The price is just going up and up. By Steve Lyttle – McClatchy Newspapers CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Peggy Cole of Charlotte, N.C., went to the Pet Food Bank last week because she couldn’t afford […]
In Pets We Trust
March 30, 2009
Animals who outlive their owners face uncertain fates. Under the best circumstances, a family member or friend cares for your pet for the rest of its life. If not, your pet goes to a shelter, is euthanized, or is simply let out the front door.
Copperfield, Hearthstone & The Colonies area Pet Lost & Found
March 23, 2009
Lost or found a pet in the Copperfield area? Here are some options for posting: Facebook: Lost & Found Pets – Copperfield, Hearthstone and The Colonies PawBoost Next Door Petco Love Lost 24Petconnect Lost My Doggie Cat Finder If you have lost a pet, put up signs in your immediate area as quickly as you […]
Recipe: Cat Hash
March 17, 2009
1 c. chicken (fully cooked, preferably boiled) 1/2 c. cooked brown rice 6 t. alfalfa sprouts 3/4 c. cream-style cottage cheese Place all ingredients in a food process and blend to a chunky consistancy. reprinted from Petfoodcookbook.com Disclaimer: Beingstray.com does not guarantee or endorse any recipe listed on this site. If you have questions or […]
Cat Tales: Separating Fact from Fiction
March 16, 2009
Despite their popularity, myths about cats persist. Separating fact from fiction provides a greater understanding of how to meet their special needs. A falling cat always lands on its feet When a cat falls a short distance, it often twists itself around to right itself and land on its feet. However, falls from heights can […]
Tellington TTouch
March 16, 2009
The intent of TTouch is to relax and awaken the mind, to create focus, and enhance an animal’s willingness and ability to learn. It’s a massage of sorts.
10 Interesting Cat Facts
March 16, 2009
The first year of a cat’s life equals (in terms of development) the first 15 years of a human life. After its second year, a cat is 25 in human years. After that, each year of a cat’s life is equal to about 7 human years. The favorite breed of cat registered with the Cat […]
Send a FREE email postcard
February 27, 2009
I have added a function for sending free email postcards from the Will Work for Dog Food.org website. There are several photos to choose from for your postcard and I will be adding more.
Removing Pet Urine Odors
February 25, 2009
I’ve got a couple tips for removing pet odors. One is a product that cleans pet odors and more. It’s a product called Odokleen. I love the smell of it and it cuts through the pet odors. It’s a really good all-purpose cleaner. Great for pet odors in the yard, too. I also have a […]
Underground railroad… did you know?
February 24, 2009
Did you know there is a large “underground railroad” going on all the time moving cats and dogs from shelters and rescue facilities to other rescue facilities or even forever homes? The only commitment is driving a dog/cat or dogs/cats from point A to point B, generally about an hour or maybe 90 minutes one way.
Leftover cat food
February 21, 2009
It’s as though the moon or stars have entered a special phase sometimes… the cats rather unanimously decide to not eat all their food, so I end up with twelve bowls each with a small amount of wet food in it. I feed them dry food with a dollop of wet food on top twice […]
Greeting cards
February 20, 2009
I’ve been working on several greeting card ideas for the WillWorkForDogFood.org website.
An Anniversary: 1 Year
February 20, 2009
A year ago at this time, the weather was wonderful. I remember because I was building the cattery for Otis and Layla outside the dining room window. I was working my regular job for four hours in the morning — like 9 am – 1 pm, then going outside to work on the cattery […]
A Shout out to Dr. Neil Shaw
February 13, 2009
The Ellen DeGeneres Show featured a Florida vet — Dr. Neil Shaw — who has given away more than $2 million in animal care and services to animals and owners in need.
Homeless woman has too many cats
February 12, 2009
A homeless woman who has kept up to 19 cats in cages and shopping carts while she camps along streets is a target of a bill in the state Legislature
Pets and pills
February 6, 2009
I have a couple pilling techniques to pass along. They work quite well for me. First is Flavor-doh. It’s kind of like edible Play-doh. I just love it… maybe more than the kids do. I scoop a small amount into my palm, then roll it between my hands. This warms it up and makes it […]
Pet-food pantries, financial aid for pets, pet assistance
February 4, 2009
Links for various pet food pantries, financial aid for pets, and pet assistance
Too much help… or art?
January 24, 2009
I thought I would paint part of the floor. I primed it weeks ago. The phone rang shortly into the process. After returning to the paint job, this is what I found: Looks to me like they ran through the paint as soon as I left the room.
Enough already.
January 24, 2009
The first Monday of the month, the vet gave Lily just days to live — her cancer was spreading. I put her to sleep that Friday. Three days later, on the second Monday of the month, my Dad passed away. On the third Monday (a few days ago), I got laid off from work. There… […]
Oops, bet you won’t do that again!
December 14, 2008
I was washing the dishes this morning and heard a small bang. It felt like it was somewhere nearby, so I thought maybe the shampoo had blown off the window sill in the bathroom. There was a pretty strong wind gusting in the open windows from the north. It didn’t sound like anything broke, so […]
Kuumba
October 13, 2008
Kuumba passed this morning. I think he had been ill for a while, but in the past couple days, he had started looking really bad according to Lucy. Though he could hardly walk very far, he was still guarding the front of his territory this morning to the best of his ability. Kuumba will always […]
Dumpster Diving
June 3, 2008
I met the gang for dinner Friday night uptown at the Mexican restaurant. Bekka was there with a new friend. She introduced me as the dog woman for all the dogs I have and herself as the cat woman for all the cats she has. After dinner, she, her friend and I were talking in […]
Cattery cats move in
February 21, 2008
The cattery for Otis and Layla is done (you can click the photos to see a larger images). Of course there are some little touches I want to add, but the cats are in. Layla appeared in the street last Wednesday after some rain showers just as they usually do at dinner time. I went […]
The little things…
February 12, 2008
A neighbor down the street moved out of their home towards the end of December — a foreclosure situation. They took their horses and dogs, but left behind two cats. So I started feeding them. Same time each day, twice a day. They became accustomed to the schedule and even started looking for me at […]
Brazos Valley no-kill shelters give animals a reprieve
February 20, 2007
By WHITNEY LITTLE Eagle Staff Writer Technically Gail Allen has no sons or daughters, but she has more than 100 children. The woman behind The Cat’s Cradle, a no-kill animal rescue shelter outside Navasota, has been housing cats and kittens for nearly 10 years. Allen shares her 125-acre home site outside Navasota with more than […]
What the hell is burning???
February 15, 2007
If you want to heat something on the stove, don’t forget to lift the burner covers and remove the toy cat balls Diego has hidden underneath. They really stink when they burn.
Questioning our superiority
February 15, 2007
It has been said and written many times over the years that man is superior to animals because of his/her ability to reason. But I am here to say that that ability in and of itself is NOT enough. Just as a weaker opponent can overcome his stronger foe by concentrating on the opponents weaknesses, […]
The Water Bill
February 6, 2007
Have you seen this video of the cat flushing the toilet? Another good reason to close the lid…
The benefits of sunshine
February 6, 2007
Ever notice how hypnotic a sunny day is in the winter after weeks of rain to a bunch of critters? Pretty sweet. The dogs pile up in a couple places around the yard and soak up as much of it as possible. Several can be seen sleeping on their backs letting their stomach soak up […]
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