tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515116008577556732024-03-12T22:28:56.751-07:00Barking at the MoonThe Life of a Pet SitterLunaKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187029174944867425noreply@blogger.comBlogger212125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51511600857755673.post-78999670682963476592013-06-10T14:04:00.000-07:002013-06-10T14:04:14.932-07:00Madison <br />
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It's very sad, but my kitty passed away recently at the age of sixteen from a kidney ailment. He will be greatly missed. Eventually, I'll get a new kitten and start all over again. I think I'll adopt one from the local shelter this time around. So many little cats need homes. </div>
LunaKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187029174944867425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51511600857755673.post-90494089517311228822011-12-02T06:43:00.000-08:002011-12-02T06:46:12.706-08:00Super Dog<div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">Super Dog</div><div align="center">Illustrator: Mattias Adoffsson</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Take a look at the artist's blog <a href="http://mattiasa.blogspot.com/">HERE</a>.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div>LunaKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187029174944867425noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51511600857755673.post-28393080124153258192011-12-01T18:32:00.000-08:002011-12-01T18:36:10.414-08:00Cute Christmas Ornaments<div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">For instructions visit the <a href="http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/colorful-christmas-cats-812044/">Disney Family Fun</a> website.</div><div align="center"></div>LunaKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187029174944867425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51511600857755673.post-60443309808100583092011-11-30T18:26:00.000-08:002011-11-30T18:28:17.991-08:00Mark Twain's 176th Birthday<div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today is Mark Twain's 176th birthday. Twain had a great fondness and appreciation for cats. In honor of the author's birthday, I'd like to share a few quotes about cats by the famous cat devotee.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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- Pudd'nhead Wilson<br />
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- Notebook, 1894<br />
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- Mark Twain, a Biography<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Twain gave his cats many unusual names including Sourmash, Sackcloth, and Straykit. The <a href="http://www.marktwainhouse.org/index.php">Mark Twain House and Museum</a> website has a word search puzzle featuring Twain's cats you can find <a href="http://www.marktwainhouse.org/Games&Crafts_pdf/Cat%20Word%20Search.pdf">HERE</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>LunaKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187029174944867425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51511600857755673.post-55741735683576493822011-11-30T15:25:00.000-08:002011-11-30T15:25:50.639-08:00My Facebook Page<div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My pet sitting service has a facebook page now. Though I'm not a huge facebook fan, I now have a page. If you'd like to take a look, click <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Paws-Pet-Sitting-Service/325075950840251?sk=wall&filter=1">HERE</a>. My business is called Paws Pet Sitting Service. Clicking the "like" button, or leaving a comment, will help the place look busy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tell me about YOUR pets, websites, and facebook pages. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>LunaKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187029174944867425noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51511600857755673.post-62586131376711509902011-11-27T08:55:00.000-08:002011-11-27T08:55:22.291-08:00What's Wrong with People?<div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is where I want to live from now on. I need a nice strong castle with a drawbridge, so the miserable human beings who live in my neighborhood can't reach me, or my car. About a week ago, I found my car keyed on its driver's side. The anonymous literary genius wrote f*** in lovely deep letters, impressing me with his incredible thoughtfulness and words of wisdom. Who this person is, and why he or she felt compelled to damage my property, I have no idea. The damage occurred at night in the parking lot of my apartment building. I've been living in this building for 10+ years. I mind my own business and bother no one. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It didn't end with the keying.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A few days later, I noticed one of my tires was almost flat. According to my mechanic, someone had SLASHED the tire! What was the point of that? Is this a teenager with nothing better to do? Or even worse, could this be a grown man filled with anger and owning a sharp knife? My neighbor on the second floor, who I sometimes visit and chat with, thinks it's someone in the adjoining building who wants my parking spot. All this over a parking spot!!! How old are these people? Twelve? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm sick of the way people behave. I'm tired of the rudeness of strangers who find it important to treat others like garbage. I'm tired of jerks who cut drivers off in traffic then give them the finger. America has become a nation of self-absorbed, overgrown, adolescents with no empathy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Will this vicious attitude ever end? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>LunaKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187029174944867425noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51511600857755673.post-67991001185513153882011-11-24T18:38:00.000-08:002011-11-24T18:38:24.044-08:00Happy Thanksgiving!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>LunaKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187029174944867425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51511600857755673.post-25264996154685128752011-11-20T12:32:00.000-08:002011-11-20T12:37:12.789-08:00Greyfriars Bobby<div align="center"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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In Edinburgh, Scotland, there's a statue of a little Skye Terrier named Greyfriars Bobby. The Story goes that Bobby, in loyalty towards his master, John Gray, spent fourteen years sitting by Gray's gravesite. John Gray was a night watchman for the Edinburgh City Police who died of tuberculosis in the year 1858. In honor of Bobby's great devotion, Lady Burdett-Coutts had the statue built shortly after Bobby's death. Since then, novels and movies have been created featuring the loyal little dog and his many adventures.<br />
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Unfortunately, there's always a spoilsport who must find the grim facts and ruin a perfectly lovely story. In this case, the official spoilsport is an individual named Jan Bondeson of Cardiff University. After much research, Bondeson came to the conclusion that Bobby was a stray dog trained to remain in the graveyard to stir up business for area shops. In other words, Bobby was a Victorian publicity stunt designed to encourage sales. In fact, according to Bondeson, there were TWO Bobbys. The second Bobby was apparently much younger than the deceased first Bobby. <br />
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The next thing you know, they'll be saying Washington didn't chop down the cherry tree!<br />
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Well, I for one refuse to believe in Bondeson's sorry theory. It goes without saying Bobby was a real dog who sat patiently and loyally by his master's grave. However, since I also believe in a recovering economy, it's probably just another fairy tale. Sigh! <br />
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To read more about Grayfriars Bobby go <a href="http://www.greyfriarsbobby.co.uk/home.html">HERE</a>. If you'd like to learn about a Greyfriars Bobby movie try this <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054944/">LINK</a>.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"></div>LunaKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187029174944867425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51511600857755673.post-15644504382145855722011-11-17T16:10:00.000-08:002011-12-04T05:46:13.171-08:00You Pooped WHERE?!<div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm sure many of you are familiar with that sinking feeling when walking down the hall late at night and suddenly stepping in something wet and squishy. That old wet and squishy feeling is especially disgusting while wearing socks. Fluffy did it again! FLUFFY..........!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Though the vast majority of cats have no issue utilizing their litter box, at least 10% develop a persistent bathroom problem, and find disturbingly creative ways to avoid the dreaded cat toilet. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Why is Fluffy Making Such a Mess? </strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are many, many, different reasons why cats develop litter box problems. I've gathered a few reasons with a little help from the <a href="http://www.humanesociety.org/">Human Society of the United States</a> website, and one or two other places I really should list at the end of this article. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e69138;">Reason Nunber One</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The box is filthy! Would YOU want to use a dirty bathroom? Cats are very tidy creatures and dislike putrid smells and vileness. Clean the box. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #e69138;">Reason Number Two</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">His Lordship dislikes the box you bought him. Many cats find lidded boxes uncomfortable. Cats instinctively want to see their surroundings, and worry about attacks from giant cat killing monsters even though they live in domesticated splendor with YOU. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you have a large cat, buy him a large box. Fluffy won't be happy if his bum is hanging over the side of his toilet. Clear plastic storage boxes from Walmart and similar stores make good cat bathrooms. Buy one with shorter sides so your poor beloved doesn't need a ladder to climb in. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you have more than one beloved, you need more than one cat box. All the experts agree that one box per cat is the way to go. One box per cat PLUS one extra for run off. If you have seven or eight cats, I hope you live in a big house.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e69138;">Reason Number Three</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;">You're using the wrong kind of litter. Experiment. Cats can be touchy about the texture of litter on their feet. If they don't like it, they won't use it. If your cat likes to "go" outside in the dirt, put dirt in his box. Also, deodorized litter is often rejected. Save the Spring Meadow and Mountain Breeze for your own</span><span style="color: #f3f3f3;"> <span style="color: black;">bathroom</span>. </span></span>Fluffy will thank you. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;">Location, location, location. Cats prefer quiet and meditative places to poop. If Rex the labrador retriever is waiting for the snack bar to open, Fluffy will find another place to relieve himself. Hopefully, not on your pillow. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You could try placing the box in Fluffy's alternate pee spot. Remove grandma's boots from the closet, and put the box in there. There are worse things, and grandma's boots should have been removed a long time ago. Throw them away and buy her some new ones. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Placing a litter box on each floor of your home is a good idea. By employing such simple thoughtfulness, Fluffy won't tire himself unnecessarily by walking downstairs. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you've moved the box to a place more congenial to yourself, return it to its original spot. Cats don't like change.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e69138;">Reason Number Five</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Has the routine changed at home? Is there a new baby? Is the cat suddenly alone for long periods of time? Moving to a new home can upset a cat So can loud noises. As I wrote before, cats love consistency and HATE CHANGE. Think about it. It doesn't take much to stress a cat. Since it doesn't take much to stress me, I can understand and sympathize. We're all in the same boat together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sometimes cats have health problems. If your cat stops using his box, takes forever to pee, licks his genitals, or cries while peeing, take him to his vet. This is especially true regarding male cats. A <a href="http://www.petplace.com/cats/acute-cystitis-in-cats/page1.aspx">urinary track infection</a>, or <a href="http://www.petplace.com/cats/urinary-obstruction-in-cats/page1.aspx">blockage</a>, could be causing the problem. Don't hem and haw, your cat could die from such infections and blockages. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"> Once you've learned Fluffy has no health issues, what else can be done to discourage the use of your home as a giant litter box? As many cats dislike aluminum foil, try putting it everywhere your angel eliminates. According to the Humane Society, citrus-scented cotton balls work. I've never tried scented cotton balls, so I wouldn't know. Cats also dislike peeing and pooping near their food and water bowls. Put bowls everywhere Fluffy has messed.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cleaning up old messes is very important. Don't use ammonia, as it will only encourage the cat to revisit that spot. Pet stores sell special <a href="http://www.petco.com/N_4294960623_30_23/Odor-Eliminators-Cat.aspx">enzymatic cleaners</a> that remove pet stinks. Try that. You may need to try that more than once. Pet odors can be stubborn.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well, now that your home contains twenty cat boxes, tons of citrus scented cotton balls, food and water bowls as far as the eye can see, and aluminum foil covering every ounce of furniture, think of all the money you'll save over the holidays. Since your friends and family will think you're crazy, they'll refuse to visit your house. You and Fluffy can eat ALL the turkey!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The <a href="http://www.aspcabehavior.org/articles/42/Litter-Box-Problems-.aspx">ASPCA</a> has information about this problem too. So does the <a href="http://www.catchannel.com/litterbox/default.aspx">Cat Channel</a> .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>LunaKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187029174944867425noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51511600857755673.post-2143580751592306552011-11-07T13:10:00.000-08:002011-11-08T06:08:43.660-08:00Mr. Isis the Cat<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'd like to introduce you to a good friend of mine named Isis. Though Isis is a guy, he was somehow named after the famous Egyptian goddess of motherhood, magic, and fertility. Isis, you may recall, was the mother of Horus, the falcon headed god of war, sky, and numerous other things.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is a picture of Horus, Isis, and Osiris. Osiris was the husband of Isis, and the father of Horus. Notice how tidily they stand, without a twitch or awkward movement to mar the perfection. I wish I could say the same for Mr. Isis the cat!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Isis will never gain his fortune making cat food commercials because he loathes the camera.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A nice shot of his tail.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How rude!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Isis specializes in turning away just as I snap the picture.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Finally! Thank you Isis.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>LunaKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187029174944867425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51511600857755673.post-27751886634869391002011-11-05T06:59:00.000-07:002011-11-05T06:59:44.776-07:00Pet Puzzles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is a fun link to some great pet puzzles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>LunaKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187029174944867425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51511600857755673.post-27162997307220678022011-06-30T13:06:00.000-07:002011-06-30T13:06:37.094-07:00Talking Dog<div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">I love this one! It's really well done.</div>LunaKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187029174944867425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51511600857755673.post-14084236137662021632011-06-25T09:13:00.000-07:002011-06-25T09:31:04.733-07:00Bruno, Buttercup, and Two Shrimp<div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This fellow with the kindly face is named Bruno. He's a nervous guy with a number of fears including the wind, blowing leaves, loud noises, and most especially the trash truck. After his original family divorced, Bruno was placed in a Boxer rescue where he soon found a home. His first family were busy people with important jobs, so poor Bruno was confined to a crate for huge portions of the day. He's much too big a dog for such confinement. Crates can be very helpful things, but I don't feel dogs should stay in them for hours and hours and hours at a time. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bruno was adopted by his new family to provide companionship for Buttercup. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wrote about Buttercup in a previous <a href="http://barkingatthemoon-lunakris.blogspot.com/2010/09/buttercup-and-next-ice-age.html#Label1">POST</a>. Sadly, Buttercup acquired cancer and passed away not long ago. She was a sweet girl and is greatly missed. Bruno misses her too, but is now becoming familar with his only dog status.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bruno is not completely alone though.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This little blown glass object is a biosphere. It contains two shrimp who may live up to ten years! I never knew shrimp could live so long. I'm told the biosphere initially housed fourteen shrimp, but all mysteriously disappeared save the last two. It's a shrimp eat shrimp world. Biospheres are sealed worlds that require monitored amounts of light to avoid an ecological breakdown within their system. I like it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm looking forward to knowing Bruno and the shrimp for many years!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>LunaKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187029174944867425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51511600857755673.post-88611610279524911742011-06-22T20:03:00.000-07:002011-06-22T20:03:03.671-07:00Lily Sparkle<div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I would like to introduce a brand new friend of mine named Lily Sparkle. Though Lily is a Labradoodle, she's much more Lab than Doodle. Unlike the typical hypoallergenic Labradoodle, Lily sheds (and generates sneezes) like you wouldn't believe. Regardless of the flying fur, Lily's a sweetheart and her family loves her very much. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Good girl!</div><div align="center"></div>LunaKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187029174944867425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51511600857755673.post-15789030241104258242011-06-18T11:29:00.000-07:002011-06-18T11:59:58.778-07:00The Killing of Cape Cod's Gray Seals<div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgonxJzvuym6kwJo2VA4TsCXHCna4arKhBxraN58N_1beL6AaP8_it_EXFjXWYCXw0ie_eZy6A3YfWDaI4zwlWmqs0MvZDatRvf8A7GxDDoD0zOsJCWeRx64nQaM7UFiRru8GMe2ju14g/s1600/gray+seal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgonxJzvuym6kwJo2VA4TsCXHCna4arKhBxraN58N_1beL6AaP8_it_EXFjXWYCXw0ie_eZy6A3YfWDaI4zwlWmqs0MvZDatRvf8A7GxDDoD0zOsJCWeRx64nQaM7UFiRru8GMe2ju14g/s320/gray+seal.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey_Seal">gray seal</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Source: <a href="http://www.socuteanimals.com/">So Cute Animals</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Though I grew up on Cape Cod, I never saw a gray seal. Back in the sixties and seventies, gray seals were rarely, if ever, seen on the Cape. This is no longer the case. Thousands of gray seals now rest on the beaches, have pups, and eat incalculable amounts of fish. They've also become attractive target practice for someone with a gun. During the past two months, six seals have washed ashore dead from bullet wounds. The shooter could be a disgruntled fisherman angry about unwanted competition, or an unstable gun owner looking for sick fun. Either way, the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 makes it illegal to kill a marine mammal. If this individual is caught, he could receive up to a year in jail, and a fine of $100,000 per seal. At least the seals are now protected. Between the years 1888-1908 and 1919-1962, the state of Massachusetts paid a bounty of $1.00 to $5.00 for every seal nose turned in to authorities. Though fishermen may not like the seals, the majority of residents do, and are upset by the killings. The seals are also popular among the tourists. I hope the shooter is soon found, as individuals cruel to animals are often cruel to people as well. More information about the killings can be found <a href="http://www.wickedlocal.com/capecod/features/x1336437131/Feds-investigate-seal-killing-on-Cape-Cod#axzz1PctgdpN4">HERE</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVgFcm-wfM3LY5Lv6Ivjyt5biKv50-JbxvAZk_p9RuXAvNHYDLZ8GFQKei3fdvq1F4JgO_a5Lvtn63mEzZuSOd4MvcOosYZkpfqC2Llkf4MaUoGuevI1TxRTIc1CMzfx6MJDU5AnKekQ/s1600/gray+seals+monomoy+national+wildlife+refuge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVgFcm-wfM3LY5Lv6Ivjyt5biKv50-JbxvAZk_p9RuXAvNHYDLZ8GFQKei3fdvq1F4JgO_a5Lvtn63mEzZuSOd4MvcOosYZkpfqC2Llkf4MaUoGuevI1TxRTIc1CMzfx6MJDU5AnKekQ/s200/gray+seals+monomoy+national+wildlife+refuge.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Gray seals at <a href="http://www.fws.gov/northeast/monomoy/">Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Photo: <a href="http://www.thomasoneil.com/">Thomas O' Neil</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>LunaKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187029174944867425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51511600857755673.post-83036337220822599362011-06-16T14:22:00.000-07:002011-06-17T07:56:46.185-07:00Pets and Allergies<div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Childrens' lives are enriched numerous ways by the companionship of a pet. Pets teach empathy, help strengthen the immune system, and aid with emotional troubles such as depression. Children with pet friends do better in school, have more traditional values, and treat their parents with greater respect. According to one study, there is another positive aspect regarding pets and children. Children with pets are less likely to develop allergic rhinitis and asthma than children without pets. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Henry Ford Hospital Study</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Researchers led by Ganesa Wegienka MS, PhD found that men growing up with indoor dogs developed allergies at half the rate as those without dogs. The study also concluded both men and women were half as likely to develop allergies to cats under the same circumstances. This was especially true if the children were under one year of age during the time of pet companionship. The 565 participants in the study were followed from birth to adulthood. A link to an article about the study can be found <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/06/110613014443.htm">HERE</a>. It seems parents who try to shield children from allergens are doing their youngsters a disfavor. Rather than avoiding future problems, the parents are creating problems instead. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So there you sit, all grown up, and deathly allergic to Fido and Fuffy. What can you do? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The cutie in the picture above is named Pikachu. She was bred by a company named <a href="http://www.allerca.com/index.html">Allerca</a> who works to provide allergy suffers with hypoallergenic pets. Cats produce a protein called Fel d 1. This allergy causing substance is found in cats' saliva and urine. At first, the Allerca scientists tried to disable the protein gene, but were unsuccessful. They then discovered some cats have a unique version of the gene less apt to produce an allergic reaction. After screening thousands of cats, Allerca found enough hypoallergenic kitties to offer pets for the allergic public. It turned out the mutant gene is dominant, so hypoallergenic cats can be bred to normal cats and produce hypoallergenic kittens. The kittens are incredibly expensive. Currently, kittens cost between $6,950.00 - $22,950. Yikes! Since the cats were so popular, they are now selling hypoallergenic dogs for $7,950. <a href="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/06/060609-allergies-cats.html">National Geographic Magazine</a> wrote an article about the company in 2006.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <strong>Naturally Hypoallergenic Dogs</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What do you do if you can't spend nearly $8,000 on a specially designed dog? There are a number of breeds considered "low dander" that may suit your needs. The least allergy producing breed is the <a href="http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/americanhairlessterrier.htm">American Hairless Terrier</a>. If you prefer something with fur; the Bichon Frise, Irish Water Spaniel, Kerry Blue Terrier, Maltese, Poodle, Bedlington Terrier, Portuguese Water Dog, Schnauzer, and Wheaten Terriers are all a possiblity. A good site about hypoallergenic breeds is found <a href="http://sweet-lucys.com/allergictodogs.html">HERE</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Cat Allergy Vaccine</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There's some good news for all the allergic cat lovers of the world. A vaccine has been developed at McMaster University which protects people with allergies to cats. You can thank immunologist Mark Larche for this discovery. Though the allergic patient may need between four to eight doses of the vaccine at first, it is safe, and hazards almost no side effects. An article can be found on the <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110331163534.htm">ScienceDaily</a> website.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So there is hope for all the allergy sufferers of the world. Pets bring happiness to both adults and children. They're good for our emotional and physical health. It's worth taking the extra effort to allow them into our world.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>LunaKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187029174944867425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51511600857755673.post-78360846015693012972011-06-13T15:22:00.000-07:002011-06-14T04:08:04.721-07:00Awesome Blog<div align="center"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I client of mine introduced me to a hilarious blog called <a href="http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2010/11/dogs-dont-understand-basic-concepts.html">Hyperbole and a Half</a>. The story of simple dog and helper dog moving to another state is one of the best. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's so true!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>LunaKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187029174944867425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51511600857755673.post-79402818124277153762011-06-10T12:38:00.000-07:002011-06-10T12:43:16.234-07:00I've Been Gone a Long Sad Time <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> I'll try to do better. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div>LunaKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187029174944867425noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51511600857755673.post-82723630832677681122010-10-31T10:27:00.000-07:002010-10-31T10:27:24.755-07:00Happy Halloween<div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">Pets are very patient to tolerate our nonsense. </div>LunaKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187029174944867425noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51511600857755673.post-71435345526559078592010-10-30T08:32:00.000-07:002010-10-30T08:36:56.743-07:00The Thief of Bagdad Poster<div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The last post in my <a href="http://mythologicalbeastiesandco.blogspot.com/">Mythological Beasties and Co.</a> blog was about Pegasus. Pegasus is the amazing winged horse from Greek mythology who helped more then one ancient hero complete his tasks. Not long ago, I found a framed Thief of Bagdad poster for sale at the local flea market. Though not an original movie poster, it was a very nice reproduction from the seventies by Portal Publications. As the flea market was winding down for the day, the vendor said I could have it for $20.00. Believing that was a good price for a well framed poster, I bought it. Pegasus and Douglas Fairbanks are now hanging on my wall. I have to say, Pegasus looks awesome. Douglas looks o.k. too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To read a review about the 1924 movie, visit the <a href="http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=3366">Ain't it Cool</a> blog. </div><div align="center"></div>LunaKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187029174944867425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51511600857755673.post-13864779099418622232010-10-29T15:01:00.000-07:002010-10-29T15:03:52.119-07:00Happy Frankenstein Friday<div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGysMJIFfe0zilhE01PAbWESMoPZl3ap-RH5pJpiCcyJbE15KrpVqR7tGP1lVa-iVXlY5sZd8G40KXw6YuPPvqBvRGIzK65vmW0YLDvf4tZ4IU4_J77qq2jVEtr6yaR4u6tHocM-qO5w/s1600/frankenstein.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGysMJIFfe0zilhE01PAbWESMoPZl3ap-RH5pJpiCcyJbE15KrpVqR7tGP1lVa-iVXlY5sZd8G40KXw6YuPPvqBvRGIzK65vmW0YLDvf4tZ4IU4_J77qq2jVEtr6yaR4u6tHocM-qO5w/s320/frankenstein.jpg" width="238" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Frankenstein's Monster</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Actor: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boris_Karloff">Boris Karloff</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's almost Halloween and guess what day it is? That's right, it's Frankenstein Friday! I never heard of Frankenstein Friday until I did a search on strange national holidays. So if you've never heard of it, that's fine with me. This particular strange holiday was created by Ron MacCloskey of Westfield, New Jersey. Westfield, as you may not know either, was also the home of Charles Addams, the creator of the "<a href="http://www.addamsfamily.com/">Addams Family</a>." Westfield certainly is a creepy place.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">MacCloskey invented the holiday to celebrate the monster, and his famous author, Mary Wollenstonecraft Shelley. Mary wrote the novel in the year 1818 when she was only 21 years old. Her youthful age makes me feel a triffle slow and uninspired. Oh well! I WILL be creating some chocolate chip cookies soon if I can tear myself away from my computer. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">MacCloskey encourages enthusiasm for Frankenstein and his holiday by awarding "The Franky" to anyone making an outstanding contribution towards advancing the monster's specialness. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So what can you do to celebrate this unique day? You could watch a Frankenstein <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0021884/">movie</a>, or read Mary Wollenstonecraft Shelley's <a href="http://www.literature.org/authors/shelley-mary/frankenstein/">novel</a>. You could even bake some cookies. Which reminds me, I need to get to the kitchen and start mixing, baking and otherwise creating a big mess before it's too late. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These cookies are from the <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/your-creepy-treats">Martha Stewart</a> website. I don't see any recipe, but I suppose they're just sugar cookies with green icing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh look! It's me in the morning!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>LunaKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187029174944867425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51511600857755673.post-29494421829135038202010-10-28T19:51:00.000-07:002010-10-28T19:52:39.837-07:00Three Cheers For Pig's Ears!<div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtXmsWFeOTIMozRsyLntgYz-5gzdyqdkRPIAi06vMztnDvg76mB8unk8TLvBdJt_FDquFxFi3plAm3CjzRePEdosB54N8Xd8m_bnGdE9_GZpjqfCwP16_oXP4BWKXnMB68I1pRlIidCQ/s1600/black_puppy_portrait.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtXmsWFeOTIMozRsyLntgYz-5gzdyqdkRPIAi06vMztnDvg76mB8unk8TLvBdJt_FDquFxFi3plAm3CjzRePEdosB54N8Xd8m_bnGdE9_GZpjqfCwP16_oXP4BWKXnMB68I1pRlIidCQ/s320/black_puppy_portrait.jpg" width="304" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Black Lab Puppy Portrait</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Artist: <a href="http://www.janepartin.com/index.php">Jane Partin</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I just read a great story about a black labrador puppy named Cain, a charming fellow who lives in Chatham, Massachusetts. Chatham is found on <a href="http://www.capecodchamber.org/">Cape Cod</a>, that arm shaped region of New England popular with vacationers and crazy people like me. I actually grew up on Cape Cod, so I'm familiar with the Chatham area. Cain's "people" are Jeff and Megan Patterson, whose wallets became noticeably thinner when their puppy started self-guided chew toy foraging. The problem all started when Jeff took the eight week old Cain into <a href="http://www.oceanstatejoblot.com/locate/state_list.aspx?state=RI">Job Lot</a>. Job Lot is a local discount chain that sells all kinds of products at a remarkably reduced rate. Like any good discount store, they have a pet section full of food, beds, anti-stink shampoo and toys. Jeff hoped new chew toys would help save the beleaguered furniture at home. The observant and clever Cain happily received a pig's ear and was lead from the store. A short time later, Jeff and his wife started finding mysterious pig's ears strewn around the backyard. Where did they come from? As I mentioned before, Cain was both observant and clever. The little devil was escaping his yard, taking the back roads to Job Lot, entering the automatic doors, grabbing a pig's ear, then quickly leaving. Cain was outstandingly efficient about his thievery, never stopping to chat, or try the doggie beds. Jeff eventually returned to Job Lot and paid $20.00 towards Cain's purloined toys. Cain, though now an adult, still occasionally helps himself to the odd ear. The store notes his "purchases," and saves his receipts for Jeff's future payment. What a guy has to do for a little chewy fun! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To read the original article check the <a href="http://www.wickedlocal.com/chatham/topstories/x2074062078/Purloined-pigs-ears-in-Chatham">Wicked Local Chatham</a> website. </div><div align="center"></div>LunaKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187029174944867425noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51511600857755673.post-59430573226401250242010-10-21T07:00:00.000-07:002010-10-21T07:00:29.050-07:00State Tartan!<div align="center"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I recently learned Rhode Island has a state tartan. It was chosen by the St. Andrews Society of Rhode Island in the year 2000, and officially registered with the Scottish Tartans World Register a short time later. It's a very attractive tartan. Though to tell you the truth, I really like New Hampshire's state tartan better. It has a certain retina scorching joy about it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not every state has a tartan. A list of those that do can be found <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._state_tartans">HERE</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What's really amazing is Rhode Island's state bird. It's a chicken! The Rhode Island Red chicken to be exact. Not every state can have a chicken as a state bird!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div>LunaKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187029174944867425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51511600857755673.post-39551251115839285652010-10-17T14:02:00.000-07:002010-10-17T14:02:45.169-07:00What Breed of Horse are You? Appaloosa?<div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB_XzMKW1AJ9D-OLv-exZnHRbZFW3j_da-XiH79HTVezlwUfHraaPGn9aIoaHvVNyQYovTZpfgzCIUMzl_ihstq-1pPqD7PKJ9oo0x3xhlf6q3FLXHPvZDBmh4WSffqJ-U6e0MYw3Cng/s1600/appaloosa_d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB_XzMKW1AJ9D-OLv-exZnHRbZFW3j_da-XiH79HTVezlwUfHraaPGn9aIoaHvVNyQYovTZpfgzCIUMzl_ihstq-1pPqD7PKJ9oo0x3xhlf6q3FLXHPvZDBmh4WSffqJ-U6e0MYw3Cng/s320/appaloosa_d.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Appaloosa Whirlwind</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Artist: <a href="http://www.kathleenmariestudio.com/index.html">Kathleen Marie</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not long ago, I posted a quiz about what personal species of mythological creature you identify with the most. Today, the horse is in the quiz spotlight. What breed of horse are you? I took the quiz, and learned I'm an Appaloosa. Since I'm prone to freckles, being an Appaloosa makes sense. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div align="center"><table style="background-color: white; border-bottom: gray 1px solid; border-left: gray 1px solid; border-right: gray 1px solid; border-top: gray 1px solid; font: 12px sans-serif; width: 320px;"><tbody>
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<div style="font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 4px;">Your Result: <b>Appaloosa</b></div><div style="background: white; border-bottom: black 1px solid; border-left: black 1px solid; border-right: black 1px solid; border-top: black 1px solid; width: 200px;"><div style="background: red; font-size: 8px; line-height: 8px; width: 72%;"></div></div><div style="background: white; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; color: black; margin: 10px;">You have a unique pattern of spots, as well as a love for people and pleasing others, though you can be a bit naughty or grumpy at times. You sometimes have a spotted 'blanket' that can lie across your back, rump or even under your stomach. Your not flashy, but still the beloved horse to many.</div></td></tr>
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</div><div align="center">Knowing very little about horses in general, I will share the few Appaloosa facts I managed to absorb from my sad online excuse for research..<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Though the handsome horse in the picture above is only half Appaloosa, the distinctive spotted coat is plain to see. This breed frequently has striped hooves that coordinate fetchingly with its fashionable splotches and dots. The base color can be bay, black, chestnut, palomino, buckskin, dun or <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grullo">grullo</a>. It's hard to tell what color an Appaloosa foal will ultimately be, as they tend to be born a lighter color than later manifests. They have a white <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sclera">sclera</a> of the eye, and mottled skin around the eyes, lips and genitalia. The eyes can be brown, blue, hazel, or two different colors simultaneously.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc1yyxFRnHYgtZmYGqTCGUiyiQPVJ2pdawY-W14REwcuLaOfAvB7kJjNpjSJg-I4YSyJQ1-uZHtxHeJzUesoc6wmg_hKDyIgLkewjhpfRQHsET8t8rsJW5jGhLThcYeyjFHc_ne2GgwQ/s1600/appaloosa+Cave-58k.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="145" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc1yyxFRnHYgtZmYGqTCGUiyiQPVJ2pdawY-W14REwcuLaOfAvB7kJjNpjSJg-I4YSyJQ1-uZHtxHeJzUesoc6wmg_hKDyIgLkewjhpfRQHsET8t8rsJW5jGhLThcYeyjFHc_ne2GgwQ/s320/appaloosa+Cave-58k.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">An 18,000 BC Paleolithic cave painting in France</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Archaeologists and other scientific individuals have found pictorial evidence for spotted horses reaching back to the Paleolithic era in Europe. This was a very long time ago indeed. Spotted horses were later represented in the art of Ancient Persia (Iran), Ancient Greece, the Tang Dynasy of China, plus 16th and 17th centery France. Apparently, Louis the XIV of France employed Appaloosas as coach horses to impress the peasants. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxGpV5_ALLzLKZd8t-81X5lHA3ck8ERA__hP8ItN_dFENv3eTcM_1jetkLui0j51UPczLmYuRSvH2ijEh0S94I5LAITkp0SSjm34E922h_Nom2OMMdCD6tUVZdgR4kuk3eYkYoojHugw/s1600/appaloosa+history2-chinese-sculpture.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxGpV5_ALLzLKZd8t-81X5lHA3ck8ERA__hP8ItN_dFENv3eTcM_1jetkLui0j51UPczLmYuRSvH2ijEh0S94I5LAITkp0SSjm34E922h_Nom2OMMdCD6tUVZdgR4kuk3eYkYoojHugw/s1600/appaloosa+history2-chinese-sculpture.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Chinese Spotted Horse - Tang Dynasty?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Tang Dynasty (618 AD) of China had an Appaloosa like horse called the Soulon. Modern day Chinese have developed a new breed of horse called the <a href="http://www.tigrehorse.com/">"Tiger"</a>, based on the genes of their ancient Soulon horses. I'm not sure how they did this, but I'm not a geneticist. The Soulon often had a spotted coat. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieU_X6Vjwf14FaJP_5j9bLoWgJUrWzNRa73Tbbafix-lykMiM9jnERiuzFTvlBhg31JU-BVQ0gLbgg0HqkKiB7ndICJuN6a-Qbov89j04MWTq9YIDavG33nsNzjaMzl-LJBRKxszw6DA/s1600/appaloosa+PersianConquest3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieU_X6Vjwf14FaJP_5j9bLoWgJUrWzNRa73Tbbafix-lykMiM9jnERiuzFTvlBhg31JU-BVQ0gLbgg0HqkKiB7ndICJuN6a-Qbov89j04MWTq9YIDavG33nsNzjaMzl-LJBRKxszw6DA/s320/appaloosa+PersianConquest3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Spotted horses from Ancient Persia. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I know nothing about this picture except it's described as a Persian conquest. There are several spotted horses in the fray. I like the elephants. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In America, the Nez Perce people of the Pacific Northwest bred spotted horses to be hearty and versatile due to strict culling of inferior animals. The Nez Perce were one of the few tribes who practiced gelding of male horses deemed less desirable. White settlers called these horses "a Palouse horse" after the Palouse River that ran through Nez Perce territory. The name soon became Appaloosa. Unfortunately, the Nez Perce lost most of their horses after the Nez Perce War in 1877. Though the breed went into a serious decline, many committed individuals continued breeding them until they became one of the most popular horses in America today. The Appaloosa registry was founded in 1938. Appaloosas also became the <a href="http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/Idaho/horse_appaloosa.html">state horse</a> of Idaho in 1975. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If ever in Palouse country, visit the <a href="http://www.appaloosamuseum.org/cms/default.asp?contentID=1">Appaloosa Museum</a> of Moscow, Idaho. It looks very interesting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div>LunaKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187029174944867425noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51511600857755673.post-85078924591790677692010-10-16T12:00:00.000-07:002010-10-16T12:00:47.831-07:00National Feral Cat Day<div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9MXhUvS0Nmlva7CJyF0FEP1RrC7yXZsdvR6_lMcfc-UNLmYwUDw8VaIk91ZGCCFcmFDU9syk4uVcwI8so_uu_V8Ku6WYt1DZXhVlBsi1rWWcDmlJmQJGZb7THTevrO09KO0_b9qDTwQ/s1600/feral_poster_269223142_std.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9MXhUvS0Nmlva7CJyF0FEP1RrC7yXZsdvR6_lMcfc-UNLmYwUDw8VaIk91ZGCCFcmFDU9syk4uVcwI8so_uu_V8Ku6WYt1DZXhVlBsi1rWWcDmlJmQJGZb7THTevrO09KO0_b9qDTwQ/s320/feral_poster_269223142_std.png" width="247" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Honey</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"I was wondering if you could do a little something extra for us?" a client asked me. The woman, named Cathy, had finished introducing her two pet cats, and now looked concerned about asking a favor. "We've been feeding a feral cat," she continued, "and hoped you could do so while we're away." She called the cat Honey, and was very concerned about his health and well being. Taking me outside, Cathy was happy to find Honey peering around the corner of the garage as we discussed his care. I said I would be glad to feed Honey and give him his daily cat vitamin. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Feral Cats</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Honey was not the first feral cat I've cared for. There are many feral cats throughout the country in need of understanding and attention. Today is the ten year anniversary of National Feral Cat Day, founded by <a href="http://www.alleycat.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=191">Alley Cat Allies</a> to promote the care of feral cats living without a human family. Here are a few facts about feral cats:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>*</strong>Feral cats aren't the same thing as stray cats. Feral cats are born in the wild.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*As feral cats aren't socialized to humans, they can be difficult, if not impossible, to tame. It has been done however. Kittens are easier to acclimatize to humans if caught young enough.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>*</strong>Feral cats live in large complex groups called colonies. Mother cats often sit each others kittens. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*Surprisingly, feral cats are <a href="http://www.alleycat.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=809">healthy</a> and happy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>*</strong>As animal control services almost always kill captured cats, it's advised not to call them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Trap-Neuter-Return</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Alley Cat Allies promote the Trap-Neuter-Return program. Neutering and returning stops disruptive fighting, caterwauling, the birth of new kittens and improves the overall health of the cats. <a href="http://www.alleycat.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=873">Disneyland</a> has employed Trap-Neuter-Return with great success. So have many collage campuses with <a href="http://www.alleycat.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=314">Cats on Campus</a>. Here is a link to Rhode Island's <a href="http://www.pawswatch.org/">pawswatch.org</a>, a volunteer network working towards the well-being of feral cats. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Honey</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Though I don't have a photograph of Honey to show you, he looked a great deal like the black kitty in the picture above. Sadly, Honey disappeared one day and was never seen again. My client and I often wonder what became of him. So on National Feral Cat Day, remember the wild cats around us, and think what you can do to help. The cats would appreciate it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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