Little Goldie, my ballast-challenged orange Oranda, has died. For seven years Goldie lived with me at my Rogue River cottage in a whiskey barrel on the back deck, in a porcelain tub in my bathroom – and finally in a swanky 55-gallon tank in my living room. Things were going well for Goldie and the rest of the [...]
This week I heard from a very upset gal who had purchased her SECOND puppy from a pet store. The first pup had health issues. And the new pup became dangerously ill after she took him home. The woman was upset with the store’s policies and owner - and had been advised publicity would help her case. I was sorry to hear about her [...]
There is nothing like holding a fuzzy little pup to put life in perspective. Last week I received an invite to attend an Aussie party on Monday. Tired, stressed and more than a bit cranky, I almost didn’t stop on my way home. But am I ever glad the lure of another peek at the one who got [...]
When last we left our wee fishies, they had just been rescued from the Tank of a Thousand Horrors. The little piscine bastards (and I mean that in the nicest possible way – and only because they are of semi-unknown parentage) are now living in a giant plastic storage container, conveniently placed next to my parrots’ cages. Every time [...]
This week’s story about Slim Jim Lane – a shady walkway being built behind the Jackson County Animal Care and Control shelter - helped get the news out about a worthwhile project. The project’s initiator, Jeanette Larson, also says the story helped garner more contributions. This is good news for the dogs – and for the volunteers who walk [...]
This weekend I attended my niece’s wedding. It was a lovely outdoor affair, held at my sister’s place in Central Point. Beautiful decorations. Glorious weather. Loving bride and groom. I portended disaster in my column. However, I am pleased to report I did not fail in my duties - giving the wedding toast and being in charge of the ring bearer, Heather’s dog, Bella. I have blogged about the [...]
