Gates Police and Fire rescue duckling from storm grate (video)
In an age where police are wearing body cameras, often as a way to have a record in potentially volitional situations, it’s nice to take a moment to view some of that video and get the warm fuzzies....
View ArticleMusician records video in wolf sanctuary and the wolves join in the song
The great thing about the internet is that sometimes something fascinating shows up in your Facebook newsfeed, something that happened a couple of years ago and you’re glad your hearing about it, even...
View ArticleMy dog eats a live bird (musings on animals doing what animals do)
My dog Bailey was just outside, just hanging out in the grass, enjoying the evening air. She’d been outside maybe ten minutes when I went out to bring her in and saw that she had something pinned to...
View ArticleGroundhogs, coffin parts, and other cemetery surprises
While walking my dog in the cemetery, we came across a groundhog hole surrounded by casket handles and knobs, and pieces of rotted coffin wood, and a bone. Yes, a human bone.
View ArticleTaking my chicken to the vet, and other dizzying thoughts
This isn't the first time I've taken a chicken to the vet. My friends think I'm cuckoo, but my chickens are members of the family.
View ArticleTo kill or not to kill spiders
I stood there and pondered the spider nest, baby arachnids hatching and scurrying in every direction. Is it morally right to kill them?
View ArticleUpdate on Lucy, the chicken with vertigo
I wrote that the vet prescribed antibiotics and rest for my chicken with vertigo. How do you put a chicken on bed rest?
View ArticleA gorilla, a boy, and life in the balance
What transpires between man and beast when they come face to face and only one can survive the encounter?
View ArticleAnimals, humans, and Yellowstone National Park
Animals in Yellowstone are just trying to live their lives without interference from humans who want to get a good photo for their Christmas card.
View Article5 ways to keep your dog happy this Fourth of July
With the Fourth of July just around the corner, here are a few tips to help keep your dog healthy, safe, and stress-free.
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