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Tag Archives: Animals
Kitten Day
As with most of my dogs, most of the cats in my life arrived as adults. I’ve had two experiences with kittens. The first was when a stray that hung around our neighborhood out in the sticks when I was … Continue reading
Zoonoses Day
It’s such a cute word, isn’t it? Zoonoses. It looks like it means the velvety sniffy part of a lion, or the wet and friendly snuffly part of a horse looking for carrots or sugar. Alas, no. It’s a cuddly … Continue reading
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Tagged Animals, Cats, Diseases, Dogs, Health, Pets, Recognition Day, Zoonoses
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Take Your Dog to Work Day
It was Take Your Cat to Work Day a few weeks back, and although I love cats, I wonder how good a day this is. I am not sure your average cat appreciates that kind of upheaval, and I wonder … Continue reading
Purebred Dog Day
I know it’s unpopular, but I have to admit that I like dogs that are discernible breeds. I grew up with Irish setters. I adore golden retrievers (obviously). I have a friend who breeds poodles. My own experiences with my … Continue reading
Panda Day
The first pandas arrived at the National Zoo in 1972. I was 1, and didn’t care. But when I was a little older and visiting my grandparents in Virginia, I was all about the bamboo loveys. I honestly don’t remember … Continue reading
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Tagged Animals, Family, Pandas, Recognition Day, Travel, Zoo
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