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Life Lessons Learned From A Mockingbird! - - Bob Alexander
My Mockingbird gets up with the sun and I awake with a tweet, tweet, tweet, tweet and a final tweet before he takes a breath to start the concert again with the same five notes. It's a wonderful way to greet a new day. Granted, most mornings I don't want to get up with the sun, but no one... Submitted 2 years 316 days ago.

Where are the Lightning Bugs? - Fran Larson
I overheard someone say that their grandchildren referred to the Highlands my subdivision) as "Granny Camp." I want to include the men, so I'm going to go a step furthur and suggest "Grandparent's Camp." Thank about it. In a child's mind and even in my mind, the title, "Grandparent's Camp" will... Submitted 2 years 338 days ago.

Why do we Meddle? - - Dianne Lehmann
We have a pet, mated pair of doves. Well, not really, but it feels that way. Every spring, a pair of doves would try to make a nest on a very small ledge on a post next to our front door. Doves are very good fliers, even in strong winds, devoted to each other and very good parents. They lay only... Submitted 3 years 144 days ago.

Man’s Best Friend Can Also be a Gal's Best Friend© - - Arlene Wright-Correll
I am not much of an animal person. Being raised up in the city was not a place for animals. When I married into a dairying family there were plenty of animals, but none were in the house type of animals. To me, every animal had its purpose including the sheepdog which herded in the cows each... Submitted 3 years 203 days ago.

Adopting a Kitten: Are we an unfit pet family? - Jon Searles
Recently, our cat, PK passed away from feline lymphoma. PK (short for Pretty Kitty) was a member of our family for 11 years. She was a temperamental animal who only seemed to love my wife and daughter and tolerated my sons and me. We have always had animals as part of our lives. We currently... Submitted 3 years 269 days ago.

When Good Dogs Do Bad Things ~ A Day In The Life Of A Rescue - - Camille Strate
Two weeks ago, I made the very 'brave' decision to bring a very battered dog home. He was found limping along a typical Southern California freeway (by that I mean BUSY. FAST. FURIOUS) by another woman who couldn't keep him. I found him via a post she'd made on CraigsList. I wasn't really... Submitted 3 years 277 days ago.

Mule, The Humble Beast Of Burden, Patriot, Friend - Joel Hendon
The origin of the mule is lost in antiquity, but it is known that they existed as far back as 3,000 years ago, perhaps much farther. The Bible reads in 2 Samuel 13:29 "Then all the king's sons arose, and every man gat him upon his mule, and fled" They are an hybrid animal, usually the cross... Submitted 4 years 92 days ago.

The Great Pig Escape - Cher King
Our farm is located in a small town (pop. 400) that essentially is a bedroom community. A bedroom community is best described as everyone works out of town. (This distinction will be important later in the story.) My adventures are many on the farm and usually not funny at the time of any... Submitted 4 years 132 days ago.

How To Find a Companion for Life - Avis Ward
The number of healthy dogs, cats, kittens, and puppies that are euthanized (killed) each day in the United States is almost too big for the average person to comprehend. The estimates range from source to source, but mid-ranges are roughly between 6 to 8 million pets euthanized each year. This... Submitted 4 years 280 days ago.

Murphy the Cat: Remembering a Best Friend - Mike Fak
When readers drop me notes or call me about something, I make a little note on the old floppy disk. Eventually enough information or common remarks from many of you cause me to try to render your thoughts into a coherent article. One of these days I hope I do one. My file on pets and pet stories... Submitted 5 years 158 days ago.

When a Pet Dies - Dealing with Life, Death, Grief, and Healing - Danny Davids
In Loving Memory of Cinder (1987 2005) I've been putting off writing this article for several weeks now. I'm not lazy. I simply know that I'm dealing with a subject that's bittersweet, and one that touches off many emotions for me. It's been difficult trying to figure out where to... Submitted 5 years 172 days ago.

5 Ways to Get your Puppy's Attention and Train in Half the Time - - dyztilz
One thing that training puppies and raising kids have in common is that if you have their full attention, they will learn the lesson faster and better. Puppies make it easy on you because there is nothing they want more than your happy face pointed in their direction. Here are 5 ways to... Submitted 5 years 173 days ago.

Songs About Cats (or are they?) - - Larry Chamberlain
Perhaps the most famous Cat Song is The Siamese Cat Song recorded by Peggy Lee. The song is from the Walt Disney 1955 classic "The Lady and The Tramp", an animated film about a classy Cocker Spaniel named Lady who falls for Tramp a scamp of a mongrel. The song however is about... Submitted 5 years 194 days ago.

Dogs Are Smarter Than You Think! - Dean Hall
Just because your wonder dog can't "talk" to you in your language of choice doesn't mean a lack of intelligence. While the experts argue about how to define intelligence in dogs anyone who has ever really loved a dog knows there's something going on behind those sparkling eyes. Now... Submitted 6 years 80 days ago.

Things You should never feed your Dog - primeryder
Unfortunately, there are a number of household items which we tend to take for granted that are potentially very dangerous to your dog's health. It is especially important to be aware of this because as you know, dogs are essentially scavengers and will often eat just about anything they can sink... Submitted 7 years 90 days ago.

The true-life story of Neville Bardos, a miracle horse - The Old Gray Mare
Some have called him a miracle horse. Neville Bardos is an Australian-born thoroughbred, 13 years old, who was once destined for the slaughter house. He narrowly escaped that horror, and had yet another near-death experience in a serious barn fire that he also survived. Neville had an... Submitted 23 days 22 hours ago.

"The Other End of the Leash:" a Book Review - Dianne Lehmann
I've had cause recently to re-read a book I read several years ago. It's written by Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D., and it really impressed me the first time I read it. This second time around I've gotten even more out of it. McConnell is an adjunct assistant professor of zoology at the University... Submitted 24 days 18 hours ago.

Hello Kitty – Let Me Introduce Your New Friends - The Old Gray Mare
It can sometimes be easier to bring a cat or kitten home to a house that does not have pets. Your scenario is different - Your house already has a dog and another cat. Perhaps Kitty, your newest household member, is not used to being around other pets. Likewise your family’s pets will... Submitted 25 days 18 hours ago.

Avoid Falling Off Your Horse and Prevent Painful Injuries - The Old Gray Mare
Impromptu dismounts are sometimes inevitable. Old Timers in the horse business will tell you, “You can’t ride, or ride well, until you have fallen off a horse!” Well, I’m not sure a fall makes a horseman but I am sure that it reinforces the desire to ride. Riders will... Submitted 25 days 20 hours ago.

New Horse Owner Series - Determine Your Correct Stirrup Length - The Old Gray Mare
You have riding lessons every Saturday at a popular Riding Stable. Sometimes you ride alone and sometimes your lesson is with others. Regardless of the timing of your lessons, the instructors are always fiddling with the stirrups, getting them to the correct length for you. There have been... Submitted 26 days 19 hours ago.

The East Asian Yak, Amazingly Suited For Their Locale - Joel Hendon
Some may have heard the following yoke--er, uh joke. This Tibetan farmer awakened one morning and when he stepped out onto the porch of his shanty, he was startled to see his barn ablaze. He grabbed his head in his hands and screamed, “Oh, my baking yak!” Once you stop rolling with... Submitted 31 days 23 hours ago.

Cat Tails ... or ... How Can They Do That? - - Octavia Hansen
I love cats. I have two. We are very happy together. They purr enough to tell me this is so. Cat minds are a mystery to people. Of course, most people are a mystery to most people and we're supposed to have so much more in common. There have been studies on cats but I think unless those... Submitted 32 days 19 hours ago.

Cat Box Archeology - - Octavia Hansen
I have a promising career as an archeologist. I have two cats (it's a long story about the second cat but I am NOT on my way to being a cat lady) and there is always a litter box to be cleaned. The cats I have are not purebreds; though they are not special cats I love them dearly and have... Submitted 35 days 19 hours ago.

Scared Chickens Don't Lay Eggs! - - Bob Alexander
It’s a fact if a chicken is scared or excited; their egg production goes down the tube. With more citified folks attempting to grow their own food, those who have decided to raise chickens may need to know how to protect them from harm. Like my friend in Maryland who decided to raise Rhode... Submitted 37 days 16 hours ago.

Updating horse fashionistas about the Cowgirl Fever - The Old Gray Mare
It was amazing in 2010 and equally amazing in 2011. I’m talking about the fever – you know – the Cowgirl Fever Horse Blanket. I’ve written about this most interesting horse blanket twice before and questions keep coming. After the release of this blanket by Ozark in late... Submitted 42 days 11 hours ago.