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Sweet Pea’s Story-Part 4: Farewell My Sweet Friend, Until We Meet Again
“Sometimes, the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.” ~A.A.Milne June 18, 2014 my beautiful little Sweet Pea passed away. For 13 years I was blessed with her love and sweet friendship. She was such a funny little clown. She loved banging her colorful bells, destroying her foraging boxes and chew blocks. I loved watching her destroy a foraging box while tossing the paper shreds all over her cage and our living room floor. It’s hard to believe that she is really gone. I miss her terribly, and while I hope to be reunited with her someday, knowing I’ll never get another sweet kiss from her or…
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Blog Paws Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop: Delia and Sweet Pea’s Snow Day
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Sweet Pea’s Story-Part 3
Part one and Part 2 and Part 4 At 10 years old, Sweet Pea is a happy, healthy little Parrotlet. I recently read a description of Parrotlets as being “feisty.” Feisty is such a fitting word. These little birds have such big personalities and they’re so smart. Sweet Pea is like a tiny clown. Always up to new tricks and acrobatics. Sweet Pea has turned into quite a snuggler in recent years and loves to watch videos of other Parrotlets in action. Thankfully the shop where I found her closed years ago. I’m so glad I decided to stop that day and so grateful for my little Sweet Pea. …
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Sweet Pea’s Story-Part 2
Sweet Pea’s Story-Part 2…(Part one can be read here.) Niño and Sweet Pea Nicky and Niño were ready to burst with excitement about this new family member. I put her in her travel cage and we all gathered on the floor. Nicky and Niño were leashed in case they got too excited…they sniffed around the cage…she followed, checking them out…Nicky lingered a bit too long and she nipped his nose. No damage done, but he learned his lesson. Niño sat back and watched and, I imagine, took mental notes. This first intro went well. Sweet Pea was indifferent towards Nicky, but took quickly to Niño. She would chatter to him…
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Sweet Pea’s Story-Part 1
(Sweet Pea’s first photo 2001) Ten years ago as I was traveling through a small Missouri town I saw a little pet store and decided to stop in. I was shocked at the menagerie in this tiny dingy store. Dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rodents, tarantulas and a wallaby! It made me sick-the smell-the filth-the fact that these animals were living like this. Amidst the chaos sat a tiny cage with a tiny green bird perched quietly inside. She was so tiny and stuck in a cage with no toys and dirty water. I knew immediately she was mine. There was no way she would spend another day there. I had…
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I’ve loved animals my entire life. I can’t remember a time when there wasn’t an animal in my home. Their innocence, loyalty, unconditional love, and capacity to forgive amaze and inspire me. As a photographer, they’ve become my favorite subjects. As a dog mom, their well-being has led me to study holistic animal care and canine massage. I aim to nurture the whole dog. Body, Mind, and Spirit. Volunteering at a local shelter, writing about local animal rescue news, and creating artwork to express the joy animals bring to my life are my passions. I’ve started this blog as a way to share my loves, share their stories, connect with…
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We’re Going to BlogPaws
Delia, Sweet Pea and I are ready for BlogPaws! Well, I’m ready and Flat Delia and Flat Sweet Pea are ready. Delia and Sweet Pea are staying home, but will be there in spirit thanks to the fabulous inspiration from Flat Tyler and DIY instrucions on My Flat Pet. Fluffy Delia isn’t so sure about Flat Delia. Packed and ready to go! Off to BlogPaws we go!
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About
I’ve loved animals my entire life. I can’t remember a time when there wasn’t an animal in my home. Their innocence, loyalty, unconditional love and capacity to forgive amaze and inspire me. As a photographer, they’ve become my favorite subjects. Volunteering at a local shelter, writing about local animal rescue news and creating artwork to express the joy animals bring to my life are my passions. I’ve started this blog as a way to share my loves, share their stories, connect with others who feel the same and to be a voice for those who can’t speak of the atrocities they face. I have a spirited Parrotlet named Sweet Pea…
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How to Spot Signs of Pain in Your Pet: Key Signs Every Pet Parent Should Know
How to Spot Signs of Pain in Your Pet: What Every Pet Parent Needs to Know As pet parents, our main goal is to keep our furry friends happy and healthy. But here’s the reality—our pets can’t tell us when they’re hurting, so it’s up to us to pick up on the signs, whether they’re subtle or more obvious. Let’s explore how to spot signs of pain in your pet, and what to keep an eye out for. Behavioral Changes: The First Red Flag of Pain in Your Pet One of the first things to notice is any changes in behavior. If your usually sweet and cuddly pet suddenly becomes…
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Book Review: The Dog-Eared Diary-A Chrissy the Shih Tzu Mystery
In this second installment in the series, Chrissy digs up clues to help Autumn solve a historical disappearance and a modern-day murder mystery Autumn Clarke is getting her life back to normal with the help of her extraordinary shih tzu, Chrissy, when the death of a local philanthropist reveals the man’s dark family secrets, as well as unexpected ties to Autumn. When Chrissy discovers a dog-eared diary in the dead man’s family home, Autumn discovers that things in the Clarke family are not quite as they seem. Can Autumn interpret the hidden clues in the dog-eared diary to crack the most puzzling disappearance in Knollwood history? Are the recent murders…
