🌏 Happy Earth Day 2019 🌏
Earth Day is so important to me. I consider myself a good steward of the earth. Caring for earth for me, is as though she were anther animal in my care. I try to find new and improved ways to Read More …
Jill’s Blog
Blessed Paws Rescue Dog Event
JACO (Above photo) was celebrating 1yr in his forever home. https://www.blessedpawsanimalrescue.com/ Blessed Paws Rescue (above link) On Saturday April 13th, I had the pleasure of attending a wonderful fundraiser for Blessed Paws Dog Rescue. The fundraiser was hosted by Stacy Read More …
DNA testing…Accurate? Not Accurate?
https://www.wptv.com/news/national/dna-kits-for-pets-which-is-the-best (Above photo from Rover.com) While I don’t have personal evoerience testing any dog’s DNA with any DNA testing company, I know this is a popular cultural trend. I enjoy guessing though, what I think mixed breeds are comprised of. Read More …
Neutering Pets & the Relationship to Health and Behavior
This article was sent to me. I appreciate the thorough research done, and am happy to hear the summation. I’ve been warning against early nuetering for some time. These factors, are more numerous than I’d been aware of. I felt Read More …
Me and the Ball Python (Python Regius)
While visiting with friends, I was able to give this lovely female Ball Python, some enrichment time, out of her terrarium. She’s well cared for, with perfect body condition, and weight. Her high sheen is apparent and revealed, because Read More …
Exercise and Your Dogs Health
(Pictured above is a dog performing in a long-distance pool jumping contest, at West Palm Beach Waterfront Park, that I took Feb 2018) Its very important that you find a physical activity that both you and your pet can enjoy. Read More …
Me and the Dragon Fly
This picture I took, captures the image of 1 single Halloween Pennant (Celithemis Epinina) Adults hunt for insects near natural water. Females lay eggs under water surfaces. Males and females will remain together until all eggs are laid . Read More …
Me and the Curly Tail Leiocephalis
Befriending a curly tail Leiocephalis with supplemental fruit, during winter slow feed months. This happened quite be accident, while enjoying a cool day on my patio. Id been “talking” to the Curly Tail for days. He’d become increasingly comfortable in Read More …
Feeding Wildlife
Reply to a post on Next Door Neighbor, regarding feeding ducks bread: JILL: While I haven’t opened your link, I’d like to add my $.02 here: https://www.thespruce.com/is-feeding-ducks-bread-bad-386564 I hope the article in your link says “do not feed ducks/ birds Read More …
Nuetering Pets and Resulting Aggression
1.https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/canine-corner/201805/neutering-causes-behavior-problems-in-male-dog Found another article, that got me stirred. The hypothesis was “neutering can create vs subdue aggression in male dogs. There are (3) EXTREME and GLARING flaws with this study. I can hardly then, talk about the studies conclusions, therefore. Read More …