Other Animals & Pets
Aged Eighty, And A New Love In My Life…Oh Me - Joel Hendon
My wife and I have been married almost 56 years now. I never would have thought that I would have a new love at this stage of the game, but if one knows my background, you’d understand. Even my wife is not shocked and so far, I can detect no sign of jealousy. But this came about after the... Submitted 1 year 17 days ago.
Spare the Rod, Spoil the ... Horse - Dianne Lehmann
I learned a valuable lesson recently. While I would never accept misbehavior from a dog, I seem to tolerate a lot of it from the horse that I ride. In my defense, I didn't realize just how much of our relationship was based on his misbehavior; I wasn't categorizing it as such. Frequently I wish... Submitted 1 year 43 days ago.
Cruel and Unusual Punishment: Tales From the Grave - Teresa Ortiz
He was out there, I could smell him. Each night I'd walk slowly and skillfully across the wire - it was a gamble, I know, but to see those eyes bugged out and bodies tense - it was O' so worth it. It had a sidekick; though I'm not sure which of the two was most hideous. The one was not much... Submitted 1 year 94 days ago.
The title is not intended to be sacrilegious in the least. It is just that the bible tells us of the need for unpretentious love. And it is rare that you find it. Dogs have it naturally. Many is the time they have willfully given their lives in an effort to save others. And so many of them are... Submitted 1 year 142 days ago.
I Finally Rode in my First Horse Show - Dianne Lehmann
To say that I was nervous would be an understatement. I'd fallen off of the horse I was to ride in the show on the Monday preceding the Saturday of the show. I was thinking I had a screw loose for wanting to ride him in a strange place in front of a bunch of people I did not know, all of whom... Submitted 2 years 120 days ago.
Raccoons -- Love 'em or Leave 'em - Carol Allen Anfinsen
I like raccoons. They’re cute, perky and smart. But like mischievous children, they can get under your skin. They tip over garbage cans that “go bump in the night.” They invade people’s attics; and when confronted, they may get downright mean and nasty, or so I’ve... Submitted 2 years 163 days ago.
Let Me Tell You About Mama and Papa Yellowfoots - The Old Gray Mare
Nope, this is not a story about a mother and father - it is about a gorgeous pair of Yellowfoot Tortoises that we named "Mama" and "Papa". Sometime during my adult life, I became exceedingly interested in turtles, but more specifically, tortoises. You might say that I was almost obsessive... Submitted 2 years 228 days ago.
Mitchell Hendon (1994-2009) My Final Dog -
- Joel HendonIn my lifetime, I have owned, or been in the household with, a number of dogs. I remember them all and I loved them all. The only thing I found wrong with owning a dog is that they do not live long enough. If some accident or other factor doesn't end their life, it comes too soon anyway. It has... Submitted 2 years 310 days ago.
Saving Animals: One At a Time - Mike Fak
I just did a story on our local Humane Society of Logan County. They use the name but aren't affiliated with any national chapter. They are a group of 150 individuals who, seeing a need for an animal shelter, formed their group two plus years ago. The need was there as our local animal... Submitted 3 years 35 days ago.
A Tribute To My Best Friend, My Dog Shilo - Gary W. Halsey Sr.
I really don't think that there is a better friend than your dog. Loyalty, undying and true, along with unconditional love is the glue that binds man with his best friend. I have written about my dog Shilo before, but in this story, there is a different tone that is taken. I am about to lose him.... Submitted 3 years 36 days ago.
I'm not sure why I have such a soft spot for animals but I do. A great many of you can say the same thing. I know I could never be a hunter. Then again I won't be a hypocrite and condemn hunting since I can eat steak or pork chops or chicken with the best of us and I don't bat an eye when I... Submitted 3 years 39 days ago.
Dog Walking by the Lady Dogwalker -
- Nenita WellsMorning is her worst time of day, but It quickly changed with anticipation and glee. She is alone but always with company In her mind, it is often clear, you will see. Today, she will be with friends she loved and cared. Prayed. Wore her favorite clothes and baseball cap And put on a... Submitted 3 years 99 days ago.
Jackson the Cat; a Fourth Anniversary. - Mike Fak
Somewhere in my archives is the story of how Jackson the cat came to live with my family. The story is called; a cardboard box for a home' for all those interested in looking. I knew that cold day four years ago that Jackson wasn't an ordinary animal but I had no idea how unusual and faithful... Submitted 3 years 161 days ago.
History of Domestic Cats. - James Redstone
Domestic cats first came about in Egypt around 4000 B.C. The Egyptians had to store their grain, but rodents would get into the stores. . The nearby wildcats, not afraid of humans, saw this as an easy chance for food. Gradually, the Egyptians realized that these wildcats protected their... Submitted 7 years 58 days ago.
The Economic Crisis and Spain - Terrence Aubrey
Some Home truths. The economic crisis in Europe has now been dragging on for four years. Far too long given that there are no indications that the situation is improving. So what exactly is the problem? I have read many detailed and exhaustive explications of the root causes of the crisis... Submitted 99 days 7 hours ago.
A Stallion in the Mist (from the "Along the Tohickon" series) - Jack H. Schick
I was about twelve. When I got up one Saturday morning in the early spring it seemed darker than it should have been. I went out to the living room and turned on the T.V. When I pulled the curtains on the front picture window aside I saw why it wasn’t bright out. The fog was so thick that I... Submitted 103 days 5 hours ago.
Baby Bunny Blues - Jack H. Schick
An incident occurred the other day that upset me a little. I got over it. I always do, but I thought about it more than usual. I didn’t think so much about the incident as about my reaction to it. I wondered, for a few moments at least, if there might be something wrong with me. I even... Submitted 128 days 5 hours ago.
Only God Could Build The Golden Poison Frog - Joel Hendon
You may not have heard of the golden poison ‘dart’ frog. And if you haven’t, count your blessings. These very small frogs are found in a relatively small area of the tropical rain forest in western Columbia near he Pacific coast. Even though their area is rather small they are... Submitted 137 days 19 hours ago.
Dog Is Indeed Man’s Best Friend - Prabhjot
Those two innocent eyes, that wagging tail, all time pleasing attitude is what makes dog man’s best friend. I was once watching a documentary that very clearly documented that dogs have all time pleasing attitude because this is their survival instinct. Hundreds of years ago, if dogs... Submitted 142 days 1 hour ago.
Horses Are Again On Menu - These People Helped Make It Happen -
- The Old Gray MareWith everything that I am learning about the “dirty little secret” of horse slaughter in the USA, I searched out those in Congress who had been most active and had bloody hands – going against existing legislation, working hard to reverse the efforts already accomplished by... Submitted 171 days 15 hours ago.
Do Dogs Go To Heaven? What Does The Bible Say About This? - Fran Larson
Some of you may be smiling because of my title, “Do Dogs Go To Heaven?” Maybe you don’t even believe humans will go to heaven or that there is an afterlife. For others who have faithful friends who just happen to be canines, it would be a wonderful comfort if you just knew you... Submitted 195 days 5 hours ago.
I Saw the Fall and Feared the Worst - The Old Gray Mare
It’s just the second Sunday in January of 2012. Here in northern Connecticut, it’s been pleasant enough for this time of year, but it’s catching up with a vengeance. The last couple of days have been frigid, with numbers in the single digits and hitting the zero mark at night.... Submitted 199 days 18 hours ago.
Become knowledgeable about your horse’s behavior and study his body language. You’ll understand him much better. It is possible to figure out your horse’s moods and upsets, when he’s happy or sad, if he is afraid. Knowing his disposition when you are working with him or... Submitted 211 days 14 hours ago.
Different Trots Executed By Horses - The Old Gray Mare
There are more than 300 horse breeds that range in sizes from huge to tiny and anywhere in between. Coat colors vary greatly, and there is even a breed with curly hair. One can be sure there is a suitable breed for anyone with an interest in the horse. Horses differ not only in appearance, size... Submitted 215 days 16 hours ago.
Hearts in Darkness: Cat Killed in Phoenix - Jack H. Schick
When I was eighteen, I was hired to be the Conservation/Ecology director at a Boy Scout Camp for the summer. My lodging for the 10 weeks was to be an “Adirondack” shelter (an open fronted wooden building). After the camp staff orientation meeting we were assigned our bunks. I’d... Submitted 216 days 3 hours ago.
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