From the monthly archives:

January 2007

Buddy Lee – The Adventurous Budgie

by Ann on January 30, 2007

green budgie parakeet
Beautiful budgie Buddy Lee chose Lori Tomlinson and her husband to be his family. Read the cute story of how Buddy got them to notice him here.

Thanks to KarenStock for the beautiful photo she posted on Flickr.

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Pot-Bellied Pig Patrols Problematic Cat Behavior

by Ann on January 29, 2007

pig and cats
Louise the pot-bellied pig is a self-appointed cat cop. She vigilantly maintains a watchful eye (and ear) for mischievous cat behavior. Read this cute story here.

Thanks to Tzuchiya for this photo posted on Flickr

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Not Your Typical Story of Lost and Found

by Ann on January 26, 2007

puppy
Artist and author, Ron Henever, wrote a touching story about one couple’s deep love for their dog. If you believe in possibilities, you will enjoy The Honey Jar.

Thanks to BrettBigB for the photo posted on Flickr.

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Well, Some People DO Think Iguanas Are Pets

by Ann on January 26, 2007

iguana
Hey, each to his own. I prefer pets with fur, but that’s just my own prejudice. Author Michelle Wallace Campanelli and her husband love their iguana, Jamison. Michelle wrote about one of his misadventures in her story The Night of the Missing Iguana. Who knew iguanas could become such a part of the family?

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Never Lose Your Dog Again

by Ann on January 26, 2007

dog under fence
Thousands of dogs get lost each year. Some make it home safely and others don’t. GlobalPetFinder is a cool tool that can help locate a dog at any time though the use of a GPS device that attaches to the dog’s collar. GlobalPetFinder allows you to establish boundaries that you want your dog to stay within. When the dog passes through those boundaries, the GPS unit on the collar alerts you via cell phone, pda or computer and will send location updates every three minutes during the time your dog is outside the preset boundaries so you can find your friend quickly. The device even monitors environmental temperatures and alerts you when extreme temps put your pet in danger. GlobalPetFinder is currently only available for dogs but a smaller device for cats is scheduled to be on the market the end of 2007.

This cute photo was taken by Valentenian and was posted on Flickr.

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Winchester – The Miracle Cat

by Ann on January 24, 2007

Winchester the cat
Winchester was so named for a poignant reason. He had a tough life before falling into the hands of some loving rescue workers. He now resides at the Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Rescue Center in Montana. Owned and run by Steve Smith and Alayne Marker, the 160 acre ranch is devoted to the care of disabled and unadoptable animals including but not limited to dogs, cats, horses and burros. Read Winchester’s touching story here. Have your tissues handy.

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Parrot Proves ‘Bird Brain’ is a Misnomer

by Ann on January 23, 2007

N'kisi African Gray Parrot

Is your pet parrot bored? N’kisi, Aimee Morgana’s pet parrot isn’t! N’kisi is an African Grey parrot with a vocabulary somewhere between 700-950 words, making him one of the most advanced users of human language in the animal world. Not only can he use language properly, he also understands it, makes humorous quips and sometimes creates his own version of words. He and Aimee also have a psychic connection that has been tested and proven in a double-blind test. The BBC and USAToday both have interesting articles about this remarkable bird. And you can learn even more at the N’kisi Project website. Alison Hales of the World Parrot Trust thinks N’kisi’s intelligence and sense of humor may indicate that pet parrots are brighter than we think and are likely in need of more intellectual stimulation. The World Parrot Trust has an online brochure filled with tips on keeping pet parrots happy and healthy so you and your feathered friend can enjoy a long life together.

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