Other Animals & Pets
Father Watches Helplessly As Crocodile Snatches, Eats His 10 Year Old Daughter - Joel Hendon
It is difficult to imagine such a tragedy ever occurring, but it did. A man with his son and a 10 year old daughter were hunting turtles at the water’s edge in the East Nusa Tenggara province of Indonesia when a huge saltwater crocodile snatched the little girl, Juraida, into the water. The... Submitted 16 days ago.
Do Dogs Go To Heaven? What Does The Bible Say About This? - Fran Larson
Some of you may be smiling because of my title, “Do Dogs Go To Heaven?” Maybe you don’t even believe humans will go to heaven or that there is an afterlife. For others who have faithful friends who just happen to be canines, it would be a wonderful comfort if you just knew you... Submitted 19 days 2 hours 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 20 days 23 hours ago.
- Liz CanhamIf you have only recently added a cat to your family, it may come as news to you that some cat health problems are quite common. Regardless of breed, even if you own a moggie, you can expect health issues from time to time. In thoroughbred cats, some ailments can be inherited while all the common... Submitted 10 days 4 hours ago.
Kitty – Your New Cat - Is Coming Home Today - The Old Gray Mare
People consider moving from one place to another is difficult and time consuming. In fact, moving can actually be deemed a life changing occurrence. Likewise, for a cat, rescuing it from a shelter, bringing a kitten home from a rural barn, finding a baby feral kitty or getting a cat from a friend... Submitted 23 days 9 hours ago.
A Few Tips For New Dog Owners – Bringing Puppy Home - The Old Gray Mare
It’s an exciting time in your household. The kids have picked out a puppy and you are meeting with the breeder this weekend to bring the little guy home. There is no end to the joy and exuberance of the children. Puppy is barely nine weeks old. For now he is still a baby. He will continue... Submitted 25 days 16 hours ago.
Make a Solid Commitment To Your Horse - The Old Gray Mare
I’m always talking about the expense, daily work and commitment involved in keeping and maintaining a horse. Also, I make no secret about the responsibility of the horse owner for the care and upkeep of the horse for the long term. Horse ownership must never be idly undertaken nor should... Submitted 25 days 22 hours ago.
My Next Best Dog - Jack H. Schick
I continually ‘bad mouth’ Dobie’s hunting skills. I know it’s wrong and unjust, but I can’t stop it. I can’t seem to forget the past and move on. Maybe I’ll be able to with time and effort, but for now I’m still comparing him to his predecessor. The... Submitted 92 days 6 hours ago.
Alligator on the Loose! The "Beaver Run Monster" - Jack H. Schick
Security measures to protect American drinking water supplies have dramatically increased over the past decade. Above ground reservoirs are particularly vulnerable to “tampering,” as they are often remotely, rurally located and in many cases have extensive shore lines. The Beaver Run... Submitted 122 days 1 hour ago.
Dead Bird Lying by the Side of the Road - Jack H. Schick
Pennsylvania automobile license plate number 717-880; I’ll remember that number for the rest of my life. I etched it into my mind. On my way home, I repeated it over and over again, out loud, so I wouldn’t forget it. I was only eight or nine years old at the time. I thought it was... Submitted 132 days 21 hours ago.
My wife’s only been in two car accidents (Unless you count the two vehicle totaling roll-overs. But, I was driving for those). One of her crashes was pretty bad. An uninsured, drunk driver t-boned her, drove her across the intersection, pushed her up over the curb and sidewalk and pinned... Submitted 139 days 21 hours ago.
If the Birds Leave, Should I go? (Photo-Story Featuring MGC Birds) - Suzi Gravenstuk
I used to be intimidated by birds. For some reason, their little beady eyes seemed like dead pools to me. If we must analyze why—most likely it was because I watched Alfred Hitchcock’s, “ The Birds” , when I was around 6 years old, then watched it again and again as I grew... Submitted 143 days 19 hours ago.
Animals are Funny: Lucifer, a Horse - Dianne Lehmann
I get to experience life with all sorts of different animals. I count myself as blessed for this. My husband, Bernd, and I currently have just the one cat, Winnie (I keep thinking she needs a dog). But two days a week, I get to go visit a menagerie of animals. There are seven horses, three dogs... Submitted 146 days 19 hours ago.
Animals are Funny: Pot-bellied Pigs - Dianne Lehmann
I get to experience life with all sorts of different animals. I count myself as blessed for this. My husband, Bernd, and I currently have just the one cat, Winnie (I keep thinking she needs a dog). But two days a week, I get to go visit a menagerie of animals. There are seven horses, three dogs... Submitted 153 days 22 hours ago.
Animals are Funny: Shepp, a Dog - Dianne Lehmann
I get to experience life with all sorts of different animals. I count myself as blessed for this. My husband, Bernd, and I currently have just the one cat, Winnie (I keep thinking she needs a dog). But two days a week, I get to go visit a menagerie of animals. There are seven horses, three dogs... Submitted 160 days 22 hours ago.
"Happy Feet" the Wayward Penguin - Jack H. Schick
Update: They've changed their minds. Happy Feet is getting a ride home On Monday, June 20, Christine Wilton and her miniature Schnauzer, Millie, were taking a walk along Peka Peka Beach on New Zealand’s North Island when they encountered an Emperor Penguin plodding along in the sand.... Submitted 179 days ago.
The Day He Quit (From the "Riley" Series) - Jack H. Schick
One warm autumn afternoon when Riley was about 18 months old, two buddies and I went goose hunting on a local farm. One friend, Joe, and I had already done a lot of hunting with Riley and appreciated his enthusiasm and dedication to his “job.” He lived for the kill. He relished the... Submitted 188 days 1 hour ago.
The First Hunt (From the "Riley" Series) - Jack H. Schick
Riley (an orange and white American Brittany), was almost nine months old when I took him on his first “official” bird hunt. I asked my friend Joe to be the gunner since he was a great shot. I went unarmed, planning to handle the dog. I wanted to work on various things the training... Submitted 188 days 15 hours ago.
The Last Hunt (From the "Riley" Series) - Jack H. Schick
Riley died a couple months ago. Of course, I knew it would happen sooner or later. I’ve out lived quite a few dogs and hope to outlive a few more. It’s just that he was that one, special dog a guy gets once in a lifetime. I knew when I got him that American Brittanies were excellent... Submitted 189 days 22 hours ago.
Aged Eighty, And A New Love In My Life…Oh Me - Joel Hendon
My wife and I have been married almost 56 years now. I never would have thought that I would have a new love at this stage of the game, but if one knows my background, you’d understand. Even my wife is not shocked and so far, I can detect no sign of jealousy. But this came about after the... Submitted 206 days 17 hours ago.
Spare the Rod, Spoil the ... Horse - Dianne Lehmann
I learned a valuable lesson recently. While I would never accept misbehavior from a dog, I seem to tolerate a lot of it from the horse that I ride. In my defense, I didn't realize just how much of our relationship was based on his misbehavior; I wasn't categorizing it as such. Frequently I wish... Submitted 231 days 22 hours ago.
Cruel and Unusual Punishment: Tales From the Grave - Teresa Ortiz
He was out there, I could smell him. Each night I'd walk slowly and skillfully across the wire - it was a gamble, I know, but to see those eyes bugged out and bodies tense - it was O' so worth it. It had a sidekick; though I'm not sure which of the two was most hideous. The one was not much... Submitted 283 days 17 hours ago.
The title is not intended to be sacrilegious in the least. It is just that the bible tells us of the need for unpretentious love. And it is rare that you find it. Dogs have it naturally. Many is the time they have willfully given their lives in an effort to save others. And so many of them are... Submitted 330 days 22 hours ago.
I Finally Rode in my First Horse Show - Dianne Lehmann
To say that I was nervous would be an understatement. I'd fallen off of the horse I was to ride in the show on the Monday preceding the Saturday of the show. I was thinking I had a screw loose for wanting to ride him in a strange place in front of a bunch of people I did not know, all of whom... Submitted 1 year 309 days ago.
Raccoons -- Love 'em or Leave 'em - Carol Allen Anfinsen
I like raccoons. They’re cute, perky and smart. But like mischievous children, they can get under your skin. They tip over garbage cans that “go bump in the night.” They invade people’s attics; and when confronted, they may get downright mean and nasty, or so I’ve... Submitted 1 year 352 days ago.
