Not Calvin and Hobbes

2022 is Year of the Tiger

新年快乐

Happy New Year

Note: No one was injured. The temple was shut down. Tigers are now well taken cared of and not exploited.

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Tranquillity seems to ooze from this light, blue-grey that inspires moments of quiet meditation. This soothing shade creates a look of elegance and simplicity. – Benjamin Moore

Meet Grace, a new addition in my sanctuary, another lifeline, for me.

Grace is a very quiet cat, hardly meows. Looking at her has a calming effect on me as well as my other feline companion, Lucy.

it’s funny to watch my cats after eating catnip zoning out. A whiff of this plant soothes me, as well. Catnip tea has the calming effect on humans, but I prefer Chamomile.

How to catch precious pets

As part of our assignment on precious pets, today,  I spent the better of the day at Downtown East Side where homeless people live. Even though they are homeless, some of them would prefer the company of their pets. One … Continue reading →

“You are so cute”

Radka sent a photo of her children to Remy’s FB of her children talking to her daughter. She spoke her first full sentence in English, her third language, “You are so cute.” For all we know, Remy is linguistic since … Continue reading →

It’s been a long week …

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Friday, we meet again.  Actually, we only had four working days this week. Monday was a statutory holiday as we celebrated Family Day. This is a bonus for the month of February after all the frenzy of stat days on … Continue reading →

Scratching the surface

Painting the surface of the building is one way of repurposing a blank space. The wall becomes a wall of art bigger than life itself that makes me chime for “who’s afraid of the big bad wolf, the big bad … Continue reading →

To The Rescue

The effect what my cat companions to me, words cannot describe it. There is scientific evidence that petting animals reduce blood pressure. As for me, it provides a medicinal nature that drugs cannot. I know I would not do without … Continue reading →

Burrow of a crawler

It never fails to amaze me how Lucy loves to burrow and crawl under the blanket. The minute I start changing bedding, she’s the first one to go under the blanket. What else can I do but smile and join … Continue reading →

Family Portrait

A mother and a baby camel were lying around, and suddenly the baby camel asked, “mother, may I ask you some questions? The mother said, “Sure! Why son, is there something bothering you? Baby said, “Why do camels have humps?” … Continue reading →

It’s been a long week

In or out, out or in. That’s what cats do best and sometimes they can’t even decide. They love boxes, too! This cat knows where he belongs, in an outbox. Meet Remy. Before I tell you about Remy, two cat … Continue reading →

It’s been a long week

Life is supposed to be just ducky, but weather-wise, we know we are in trouble when ducks start wearing raincoats to protect themselves from the wet winter season.  But for the sighting of Mandarin duck at Deer Lake maybe they … Continue reading →

Family Portrait

Just chillaxing with my children.

Life is grand.

Spare a change

the steady streams of people passing by

the gentle touch of hands stroking the furry creature

lightness in whispers for a homeless cat

what grace it is in ignoring every attention

Spare a change?

Family Portrait

I

wish

there is

a

hedgehog heaven

Beauty in the Beast

This is an Egyptian camel we rode in the desert to see the great pyramids of Cairo. With their voluptuous hot lips, big brown eyes and long lashes, they are so beautiful. A singular unblemished beauty fit to win a … Continue reading →

Family Portrait

At my friend’s place in the suburbs, I was feeding an adult raccoon with grapes. It went away for a while. Maybe it had its fill, or maybe grapes are not part of the raccoon’s diet. A few minutes later, … Continue reading →

Family Portrait

Holly and Ace and Nameless One posed for a family picture. Source: Dai of positivedogcare owner of Holly & Ace

Family Portrait

Dad, Mom and Me Source Photo by Pedro Jargue Krebs via Smithonian

Let me sleep

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Maud the dog. Pud the ginger cat. Maud worships Pud. They are BFF for life. They have a strong bonding relationship. Maud: Pud are you awake Pud: no response Maud: Do you love me? Pud: no response Maud: I love you! … Continue reading →

Have no fear

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danger, Danger, DANGER! Animals on the loose at the City of Vancouver. Bear, Raccoon, Bunny and Bee. What is happening. Are these animals now moving to the city since we are encroaching on their habitat? I hope not. Fear not, … Continue reading →

Thank Goodness for Spike

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Just what I need. After mass one Sunday, a little boy unexpectedly announced to his mom, “Mom, I’ve decided to become a priest when I grow up.” “That’s ok with us if you want to do that,” she said, “but … Continue reading →

The Nameless Ones

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My friend and I were discussing about animals in their farm. They breed and raise pigs One pig he named Betsy, a very suitable name for a pig. He happened to like Betsy a lot and we started discussing names … Continue reading →

In the scheme of things…

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This is tiny. This is the video taken from the ferry. And a still shot from iPad. Very tiny when viewing it from the cold water of Nanaimo, BC. This whale is alone and will move to warm water of … Continue reading →

Molly and company

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It’s been a long September!

I could use a massage after trying so many different ways on how to post a simple video and it just not showing up on my reader.

 

Test

Yes, Jake, memories of you do last even if you are a cat

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To lose a pet always comes with anguish. You wake up everyday and there they are. It becomes so much like breathing you can’t imagine them not ever being there. They ask so little of us food, water, love and … Continue reading →

They are not just dogs. It’s us connecting to our other self.

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Dogs are not allowed at work even for a quick visit during summer hours when the school is close. They said it’s for health and safety reasons. We might bite the dog. But I love dogs. So what I do? … Continue reading →

Happiness is ….

Go ahead. Adopt a dog, a cat, a cat and dog; it will turn your life around and make a better person of you.

From the distance

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My early morning solitary walk at Harrison Hot Springs, I saw a man and his dog walking on the boardwalk by the lake. A tinge of sorrow and envy came into my sense when here I am away from own … Continue reading →

It’s been a long week

and I can’t wait for Mother’s Day!

 

Overwhelming Joy of Sweet Reunion

Two years in dog’s years = 14 years. After living and working in Slovenia for two years, Rebecca Ehalt returned home to Pennsylvania in July 2014 and reunited with the family dog. In the clip, Rebecca is greeted by the … Continue reading →

My, my, how much we have changed.

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It’s interesting to see how pets are ‘dressed up’ when there are so many people divesting themselves. It’s unfathomable how we change the nature of animals and ignore humans that need clothing. “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast … Continue reading →

China Stock Market Effect

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“The price of bananas just went up. sighs ” –Phil Rodriques | Photograph by Vedimuthan Muthu | via NatGeo Yourshot Read four of the funniest comments from July’s “Caption This” contest.  

The Call of the Wild

Gorgeous, tender, & true,
for even as the wild pack
of poet dogs that we are,
running reindeer & bigots
& politicians into a frenzy,
thanks for reminding us
that we are peregrine,
lone eagles, red-tailed hawks
as well & now I understand
why after a spirited
bout of writing,
I feel light-headed,
sometimes
getting nose bleeds
& wind burns.

Glenn Buttkus 

 

Comment via The Call: Blue Skies.
Pack of dogs via Thank you for saving our lives

 

Stress Relief

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My office mate came up to me and asked if I want a stress relief. Sure, I said. All I have to do is stay away from you. Not only that, she said, there are two dogs in the other … Continue reading →

Saving Lives

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Note: Still Groaning. I am still groaning about this and want to get it off my system. It is consuming to love or care for someone even if they are pets When Maurice became ill, I was afraid. Afraid to … Continue reading →

Climate Change According to a Cat

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Think like a cat. “A change in the weather is sufficient to recreate the world and ourselves.” Marcel Proust

Kiss Me, I’m Irish

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I will give thee a dog which I got in Ireland. He is huge of limb, and for a follower equal to an able man. Moreover, he has man’s wit, and will bark thine enemies, but never at thy friends. … Continue reading →

Another dream…

Looking for a story, this is what I found. I will never ask why the chicken cross the road from now on.

Love at first sight.

Caption This: Dog and Tortoise — Blog — National Geographic Your Shot.

When Hairy met Shelly

And the winner is:—Meg Heimovics Kumin

In Love With Love

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Puppy Love: Nettle, a mother dog, never worried when she needed a break from her pups. A chicken named Mabel was happy to take over as surrogate mom. Brought to live inside a farmhouse in England after a horse stepped on … Continue reading →

Love is in the air

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A male camel waiting for a female on the main road. When I approach the female, I heard a sound from the male and the female goes to him. So lovely. Fade out …… Finally, Caleb found his true love, … Continue reading →

Old is inspiring. Old is beautiful. Old is character. Old isn’t dead.

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Notice how distinct older dog’s faces are compared to more youthful ones. All the telltale signs: lumps and bumps, gray hair, chipped and missing teeth. Some had loss their eyesight, some were missing their eyes altogether – evidence of both … Continue reading →

Tired…tired of humpdays

“Gosh, it’s so hard to be a celebrity. I’m tired.”

Caption this, your turn.

*National Geographic

Best Buds

 

 

Assimilate

Be one with us or else… (The Borg)

Oh I get by with a little help from a friend

Source: Tumblr

You’ve got a friend

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Came out of the office for coffee break and this is what I saw. A vision of loveliness. A perfect friendship. This is a rescue dog. Still young but too big for its age. The strongest tail, ever. Tail wagging, … Continue reading →

Doggie Dog World

Breakfast!

Come and get it!

Kiss Me.

Source: Reddit

Dig-Dig-Dig….

Source: Dailypuppy.com

Where is that carrot?

I must rescue Seeker from boredom!

Cat got your tongue?

Source: SoundingSoul Photography – Maria Vanesa Acuto

Gabrielle is the one with the tongue out; Aphrodite her sister on the right. They are both 3 months old and are up for adoption.

Photo credit to SoundingSoul Photography – Maria Vanesa Acuto volunteers as a photographer for BCSPCA

Autumn Leaf

Source: http://woodsmokeandpumpkins.tumblr.com/

Endurance creates happy endings

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“Endurance is one of the most difficult disciplines, but it is to the one endures that the final victory comes. ~ Buddha” Dogs go through endurance test so that owners can have fun with them; dog obedience is one of the … Continue reading →

Daisy our Mascot

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Walk, walk, walk.  That’s all we did since September 2, walking in solidarity with the teachers. Pet owners bring their dog for show and tell mostly and the dogs are just loving the attention.  One dog is so cute as … Continue reading →

Did I hear you love someone more than Bacon?

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GRRRR….. I am BACON! Give me  bacon or else…. Chomp, Yum, More! Then I forgive you, Source: Instagram: The Fugee

The Dog that left us with joy.

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Sultana came to us as a puppy with long ears and short tail.   The long ears are so pretty the way they were we left them untouched. We loved her to bits since she was our first pet our princess. Spoiled … Continue reading →

Cats and Dogs

How dogs are:
How cats are:

Priceless

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Photographer’s Note: ‘Cayenne’ in the back, six months old 🙂 one of the twelve puppies we fostered for the BCSPCA animal shelter in Squamish, British Columbia Canada…’Raine’ in the front, also a rescued dog….almost two years old…we love them both! Cayenne is … Continue reading →

Goodbye

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Orphan Elephant I met this baby elephant while documenting a baby elephant rehabilitation/release program in Assam, India. He had lost his mother in a flood. I spent a lot of time with him and became quite attached. When I finally … Continue reading →

The Joke Is Oink Me (37)

Temptation was all over me.  I don’t understand at all.  Meatless Wednesday and Friday should have gone like a cinch.  But I was craving for bacon.  What an interesting two days of observing abstinence.  I hardly eat meat but somehow … Continue reading →