Because of COVID-19, I wanted to do something that would make others smile and perhaps even laugh. So I began a series of postings on Facebook, Dr. Teddy. I know that not everyone has a Facebook account, so I wanted to share the series here as well, and add a little further humor by sharing …
Big predators live in the forest around the house in Arnold, and whenever I go outside at night or early morning, I look for eyeshine. As I scan the surrounding dark forest area with my powerful flashlight, if I encounter any eyeshine, then I am alerted to the presence of the animal even before I …
One of the greatest gifts in life is true friendship, and that’s particularly true now, while we are all trying to deal with the new reality of COVID-19. Teddy and Cosmo are best friends, and they are blissfully unaware of the problems in the human world. These two little puppy boys met in the park …
Teddy, did you chew on my table? No, “Someone” did it, not me! Mom has a special table that survived the accident, and “Someone” chewed on the corner. The chair is supposed to prevent “someone” from chewing it again! I better guard it. Mom put a chair in front of the damaged corner, so “Someone” …
My happy little boy, Teddy, is celebrating his first birthday. There were moments during this first year that I worried that we might not be able to provide a stable home for him, and there were other moments when I wondered if we could survive his little puppiness? At one year, however, Teddy is the …
Wisdom and gentleness radiate from the soft, gentle eyes of deer. I am so privileged to be able to observe these beautiful creatures at such close range. In my blog, The Deer Will Teach, I said the deer would teach me about the game trails that are on my property, and they are. If I weren’t …
Recently I was asked what motivated me to start using field cameras, and that’s a great question! Field cameras are relatively easy to use; they are motion-activated, have Night Vision, are waterproof/weatherproof, and the resolution is fabulous. You can observe and photograph the wildlife in your backyard. It takes patience, but it is so exciting …
Teddy, my handsome little boy, is eleven months old now, and a rebellious adolescent. He likes to push his limits. But I am still in control. Right?? According to Surviving A Canine’s Adolescence by Jacque Lynn Schultz, C.P.D.T., Companion Animal Programs Adviser. National Outreach, I’ll survive this period if I provide plenty of exercise, and hang …
I am intrigued by the game trails around my house, and I’ve written a couple of blogs about them. Game trails are paths created when large herbivores travel in a consistent pattern, and their weight and their hooves create a trail in the soil. Game trails are also affected by the weather and the number …
The home in Arnold provides opportunities for me to photograph and carefully observe animals that I would have never thought possible. The animals that I write about are my immediate neighbors, and I’ve come to recognize some individuals and appreciate their distinct personalities. I think that some of the deer and possibly the bear, Rose, …
