Broken Hearts – The Loss of Love
Have you ever had a broken heart? Felt rejected? Confused? Have you ever been in a relationship where you felt totally in-love, safe, and that it was forever? You felt that the two of you were meant to be and you just couldn’t spend enough time with him or her, right? You were loyal, affectionate, and demonstrated your love everyday….. Then without warning, you suddenly were cast aside for any number of reasons. “It just wasn’t working out.” “I want my space.” “I’m moving away.”...
read moreRescued Animal Tails Creation
This is an interview of [me], Heidi L. Schlatter, talking about my own rescued kitties and the purpose behind developing the Rescued Animal Tails.
read moreMy Kitty Babies
Well, I can’t do blog posts and not talk about my furry kids. I mentioned Pudge in one blog related to his teeth, and also Merlin on my ‘About’ page. I haven’t yet taken the time to tell you a little about them really, so I will try to do so now. I can’t neglect the two main characters from my book – Merlin, The Cat Who Thought He Wasn’t! I had seen Pudge on www.Petfinder.com as I was searching for just the right kitty to adopt and bring into my home. I had always been a bit partial to orange cats so...
read more“They Have Fur”……
It’s been ridiculously cold all across the country, especially for December. Anyone who has stepped outside in it ranging from the teens to below zero should know how painful severely cold weather can feel. Adding coats, gloves, hats, and even scarves helps us to not freeze suddenly, but one doesn’t have to stay out long to feel the impact of such temperatures. I really am frustrated when I mention the extra care needed for our pets in the cold weather, and the response given to me is so frequently that “they have fur”...
read moreSandy Had a Past
Sandy was a dog my grandparents adopted from the humane society many years ago. My brother and I were still kids and he was wonderful with us as he was with all the people he met. But Sandy had a past that none of us could ever know about and that past influenced what kind of pooch he would become. He was very playful and had a good nature about him. He probably weighed all of 30 pounds, but the little dickens would regularly uproot his tether anchor, or once even pulled a long 4″ X 4″ board from the porch structure, and dragged...
read moreGet to Really Know Your Cat(s)
Cats are a tough lot, there’s no doubt about it. I’ve read many times how they mask illness or pain and that by the time we see symptoms, it can actually be too late to get the health issue taken care of, or at the least – be quite difficult to treat the ailment. It’s true enough. My very own kitty, Pudge, seemingly was acting his normal self. He was hungry and playful as well as a little ornery per usual. I noticed that he started to act as though he was getting fussy. He was hungry – that was obvious, but...
read moreSafety During the Holidays
During the holidays especially, with all of the festivities and gatherings of friends and family members, we need to keep in mind the well-being of our beloved pets. It’s natural to want them to share in all of these fun times with us, but we have to remember to drop down to their level of thinking – or lack of it. You might think your little furry doesn’t get into things, and overall, that might be true. Holidays can tempt even the veteran pet so it’s best to be looking for what might lure them to doing the wrong...
read moreGiving Animals as Gifts
The Holidays are upon us again, and I can’t help but think of all the well-meaning parents who would like to surprise their children with some type of pet as a gift. As much as the reactions of the children are awesome, it comes down to just not being a great idea. First, a gift is generally viewed as an object to be used for awhile and then pushed aside once the newness and the thrill is gone. Second, gifts usually come with the option of being returnable. It might have a flaw, not a favorite color, or just plain not in the mood for...
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