Showing posts with label animals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label animals. Show all posts

Monday, October 11, 2010

Where I have been...

A new life ahead...
If you have wondered what happened to all the wee little beasties, let me tell you...

My life has radically changed in the last year. Without going into many unpleasant details, the end results have been positive. I found a life partner after 50 years of searching. I resigned my government job of 23 years. I moved from the city to the country. I live a much more humble and quite different life. I have much less money now and have to watch my pennies. But I am happy in a much deeper sense. I feel challenged in a very good way.

You see, I grew up in the country. But I left it many years ago. I often day-dreamed of going back but had no idea how I could accomplish it. I have found, in the end, that you can do whatever you want, if you truly want to.

But what of the animals, you ask? The ratties were found good homes through petfinder. My cats, they followed me to the country. Simon has passed away, alas, but Tigger is still with me, and has joined my partner's cat, Whiskers. Both of them were city cats, and now have become country cats, and quite accomplished mousers! I will probably not post here very often, since my focus nowadays is on the farm, my passion for local history, etc. But I may pop in here now and then.

You are welcome to check out my other sites, especially Prairie Woman, which will have many stories about our animals...

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Warning: Cute Overload!

Four baby flying foxes who were separated from their mothers during fierce storms on Australia's Gold Coast are being cared for by volunteers at a wildlife centre.

Photo by David Hardenberg/Getty Images

Saturday, February 07, 2009

Cats on the go


Simon on the stalk.


Tigger is not amused.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Lap rats

The rats love sitting in their little dog/cat bed.


The boys just don't want to hold still for pictures unless they get treats.


Piglet and Drinky.


Winnie stretches and looks out.


Piglet can look so serious...


Isis in a rare still pose.



Cat glam

The cats like to pose, sometimes.













Thursday, January 08, 2009

boy rats checking things out

The ratty boys get a chance for walkabout.





girlie rats looking about


Buddy is a flirt when she wants to be.




Drinky is starting to look as old has her mother.


Thursday, December 25, 2008

Saturday, December 20, 2008

Of Mice and Cats

I was holding old Lady Mouse when Tigger cat insisted on some lap time. Tigger cat did not seem to be very excited about Lady Mouse. And Lady Mouse seemed only a little concerned about Tigger cat.

Thursday, December 04, 2008

Ratty boys in a basket


Barnabas rat, Groucho rat and Harpo rat relax while Chico rat explores.

Old lady rats having a treat


Winnie rat and Isis rat sipping some Pediasure.

Wednesday, December 03, 2008

Oh, oh...

Simon cat checks out Piggy rat.





Sunday, November 02, 2008

Pigeon doorman


Caught this fellow keeping an eye on me...

Monday, May 26, 2008

Them's Ducks...

Mamma duck and her babies were waddling around downtown. Some concerned citizens were able to gather them up and take them to a park down by the river, away from traffic and train tracks.