Category: Pets

How my cat taught me unconditional love

Imagine: It’s the first snow storm of a winter in Northern Ontario. A boy is walking home from school when he notices a small kitten struggling through the snow towards him. He is obviously lost. This scene took place in 1996. The boy was my nephew. She couldn’t ignore the trembling kitten, so she took […]

California Earthquake – Psychic Prediction

Most of us who live in Southern California are aware that there will be a major earthquake in the next 10 years. We look to the scientist to inform us and prepare for those dreaded earthquakes. I’d rather not talk about the “big one” that has been expected to happen for decades because these kinds […]

Dog Walking – Training Tips

One of the first things people associate with owning a dog is the daily chore of walking the dog. Why is it so important to walk a dog? What does the dog get from this activity and what exactly does the dog’s owner also get? Here we will examine why walking the dog is good […]

Breeding meat rabbits: the pros and cons

Raising meat rabbits as a small backyard operation could be a positive experience for a family that wants healthy, drug-free meat. Such a project can involve all members of the family and provide exceptional quality meat/protein compared to what is found in the grocery store. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of […]

The Hawaiian Impact on the Affenpinscher

The tidal wave event in the Affenpinscher’s modern history was the birth of the famous Hawaiian litter. This happened when Ellen and Gil Stoewsand of Geneva, New York purchased a male named Deer Run Goblin Del Cocagi from Tobin Jackson. After completing the Goblin championship, Ms. Stoewsand searched for several years before succeeding in obtaining […]

How to file a nail without a nail file

Don’t you hate when you break or snag a nail? It’s annoying and dangerous. Anyone who has cut their nose with a rough nail knows this. Don’t even get close to your eye, ouch! No file – no problem. I learned years ago how to take care of a rough nail without a file. Call […]

Camping on Missouri Public Lands – Conservation Areas

In the state of Missouri there are over 900 properties operated by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) as “Conservation Areas”. These Conservation Areas (CAs) can be operated for a variety of purposes. Some are managed as nature reserves, some allow hunting, some allow fishing, some are primarily boat access, and some are combinations of […]

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