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, …
I’ve been thinking about the animals that live around my house. Often I worry about their survival. As the human population grows in the area, I fear that they might be struggling to find food, water, and shelter. Then I also wonder why are they here? Of course, I would like to believe that the …
Looking back through my previous blog posts, I realized that I did not share with you that “My Baby Boy” was injured. On November 23rd, I noticed “My Baby Boy” limping severely! His right rear ankle was very swollen, and I felt great concern! What should I do? I didn’t think he would be willing …
I enjoy walking! I enjoy the health benefits, psychological benefits, and just being out in nature. Walking helps me reconnect with my inner self. I’ve always enjoyed walking with my dogs, and through the years, I’ve had several dogs to walk with, but when Candy and Brandy entered my life walking took on a new …
There is one very special doggy that I haven’t introduced to you yet, and that is Scrappy. Scrappy is the leader of our pack! He is my grand dog, and even though he has a little body, he has a gigantic personality! Candy and Brandy were only six months, old Scrappy entered their lives, and …
