The woman gave me kangaroo for lunch and wondered why I left almost all of it. If she must keep fresh meat in the frig why can't she remember to let it warm up to room temperature at least? I cannot abide chilled food. Her memory is going. I enjoy a snack of fresh kangaroo every week or so, she … [Read more...] about Cold food is for the birds
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Cat Owners Handbook
As a servant to an elderly cat, I need well-written and complete information on feline health. Luckily I have Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook, Fully Revised and Updated on my bookshelf. I sincerely recommend this handy book for anyone who deals with, works with, cares for and/or lives with … [Read more...] about Cat Owners Handbook
Bilbo go home
The woman neglected to mention that Bilbo is a 14 stone Newfoundland. Dreadful! Life is difficult enough without such gross foreign beasts rampaging along the foreshore indulging in outrageously boisterous behaviour which is ill mannered, ill conceived and ill considered, thereby disturbing … [Read more...] about Bilbo go home
Bilbo says Life is a Beach
Normally we don't mention creatures of the canine variety here, but Bilbo is an exception. This acclaimed life-saving dog has been guarding a beach in Cornwall for 5 years and is responsible for saving 3 lives in that time. However, last month the local authorities decided he was no longer … [Read more...] about Bilbo says Life is a Beach
Punishment
Physical punishment should never be utilized with us! Not only is it ineffective at correcting something you see as a behaviour problem, it leads to fear and anxiety on our part. Like all creatures of high intellect, we cats refuse to follow arbitrary and whimsical rules so please refrain from … [Read more...] about Punishment
Amber
In the west of Wales, one cat claims the title of oldest living domestic cat in the world. Amber was a fully grown stray when she took up residence with Diane Sleeman in 1978 and it's thought that the frisky feline is now approaching 30. This would make her almost five years older than the … [Read more...] about Amber