Well, we’re on the other side of quarantine for both Bob and Claude, our two stray/feral cats. What a loud 10 days this has been! I’d love to say that all is well, and we now have two well-adjusted cats … Continue reading →
When I was a young adult, I loved the idea of an extended family sitting around a Thanksgiving table, calmly and respectfully listening to each person in turn say one thing they’re thankful for before everyone shares in the feast. … Continue reading →
Sometime in the 10 day chaos that followed my mom’s death and preceded my son’s wedding, Echo disappeared. I wish I could say exactly when I saw him last during that week, but chaos aside, barn cats don’t seem to … Continue reading →
As I was cleaning the Little Barn’s play area the other day, I happened to look out at Mary, Cricket, Bella, and Duchess in the pasture. They were playing tag. One would nose another in the neck or side, then … Continue reading →
Over the years, I’ve heard trainers explain many different ways of teaching a dog to fetch a ball. Of all the ways I’ve heard, though, my favorite method was to use a long lead and a bag of Cheetos. According … Continue reading →
Today would have been Duchess’s Freedom Day ~ except we celebrated this wonderful rite of passage a week and a half ago! Let me tell you what happened ~ and bring you up to date! A week ago this past … Continue reading →
On May 1st, we celebrated Sundance Sanctuary’s first anniversary. This year, the weather treated us to cold wind chills and a mixture of snow, ice crystals and sleet, but even as I expressed untold phrases of disgust at the weather, … Continue reading →
Forty-eight hours after Riley arrived, an ice storm hit our area and knocked out our power for two days. No electricity here means lots of additional work for me (not to mention very early bed times!), but for Riley, the … Continue reading →
About a month ago, I walked into the Little Barn on a very blustery winter day. The normal smells, sounds and sights greeted me, but then I looked to my right and saw Steve. He was curled up and very … Continue reading →
Every morning, I walk out to the Little Barn between 6 and 6:30, just to check on everyone, to say good morning to the day, and to give hungry friends some breakfast. The cats know the routine. The first face … Continue reading →