This time, two years ago, Daisy and I brought Pepper and her sister home on the boat. Pepper’s sister was quickly dispatched to her new owner and the two puppies went their separate ways. This photo is Pepper’s first – when we met her in Aberdeen. Notice the iron-hand grip. Already Pepper had ideas. And […]
No Internet Day 1 | My Shetland
We have no internet. My service provider has reliably informed me that we will possibly have no internet until Wednesday. A fault at the exchange, apparently. Grrr, I said. So, this will be brief as I am writing the blog piggy-backing off my mobile phone signal, which is sporadic at best or non-existent at worst. […]
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League holds ‘Spay Day’
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A Palm Beach County animal shelter is doing its part to limit the cats out and about on the streets. Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League held its quarterly “Spay Day” on Saturday to prevent more kittens from being born. “That’s going to end up saving thousands and thousands of lives, […]
Hairy as an animal: This actress shaves her face every other day
The stunning Eva Mendes surprised her fans when she revealed that she shaves her face to maintain flawless skin. However, Dr. Lehavit Ackerman explains why this practice is not recommended. In a recent Instagram post, the Cuban-American actress confessed that she has to shave her face “every other day” due to her excessive facial hair. […]
30 Of The Funniest Animal Memes To Make Your Day, As Seen On This Instagram Page
Animal memes combine two of the strongest internet powers—cuteness and humor. This combination is simply impossible to resist. You might be at work trying to manage a looming deadline but there’s an urge in you not to pass on an opportunity to have a giggle while looking at adorable pictures. “Just a couple,” you say […]
Pennsylvania youth shine in 4-H Animal Judging Day | News, Sports, Jobs
UNIVERSITY PARK. — Youth from across Pennsylvania’s 4-H program recently participated in the annual 4-H Animal Judging Day, held on Penn State’s University Park campus. The event hosted 154 youth aged 10-18 who showcased their skills in various animal judging events. These included dairy, horse, poultry and livestock, which featured swine, sheep and […]
Shearing Day | My Shetland
Shearing for all today. They needed it. The weather is very hot. Madge, of course, was awarded “Fattest Sheep I (my shearer) Have Ever Sheared” Award. She is large. And Lambie gazed adoringly. There were the usual arguments afterwards as they then couldn’t identify each other. But I am glad everyone is now sheared. Boy, […]
Animal activists pledge to shut down Epsom on Derby day
Animal Rising previously disrupted the Grand National in April Animal rights activists have pledged to “cancel or severely delay” the Epsom Derby on Saturday as police brace for disruption. A spokesman for Animal Rising has said that protesters will attempt to shut down the race in their bid to protect the animals. The warning came […]
An Overthinking Day | My Shetland
I wish I could stop this, but I have days when I just worry about the old horses. I can’t help myself. I just worry. I watch their every move and worry. I am feeling panicky and very anxious, especially today. This morning they were all just hanging around, not doing much, so I opened […]
A Bad Hair Day | My Shetland
Once I year, I go out with my brush, mane conditioning spray to try to make a difference. Today was that day and I was out with my grooming bucket as well as an anti-lice unguent. They are all very itchy. It’s the time of year. Winter coats off, and summer drawers on. There was […]