Today's Pets are Up

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are up!

[Karen]

Today's special Dog, Pet and Cat of the Day are up!

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are up.

So sorry everyone, it has been very hectic here lately, and I am it for humans on the farm right now, so all the animals' welfare is up to me!

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Pet and Cat of the Day are up!

Rain is falling down - but that's a good thing!

[phesina]

Karen, why don't you hold off on Pet Talk for the time being, until you have more help there.

You need to take care of your own animals now. Those precious living, breathing, sentient creatures are your first responsibility. They're all totally dependent on you, and you're alone right now. PLEASE take care of them now.

We're sending loving best wishes and warm energies to you all. :love::love::love:

[Karen]

I won't be updating the sites today. I will tomorrow afternoon.

[Karen]

So sorry everyone about the lapse in days, but today's fabulous Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are up!

[Karen]

Sorry everyone - the day got way too busy, and I will not be able to update the pet sites tonight, but will for tomorrow. Sorry!

[Karen]

Today's Pets are up!

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are up! As are blue skies and sunshine!

[Karen]

As I am sure most of you expect, I need to get down to Farmer's Market, and will have to update the sites tomorrow.

So sorry folks, not enough hours in the day, but at least all the animals and birds are happy!

[Karen]

Today's fabulous Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are up!

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet are up! And sorry for not getting the sites up yesterday.

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are up!

[Karen]

So sorry folks, I will not be updating the sites today, but will tonight for tomorrow.

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are up! As are blue skies and no rain in the forecast until tomorrow!

[Karen]

It's Farmer's Market day, and things have been very busy with other matters as well. I will not be able to update the sites today, but will tonight for tomorrow.

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are up.

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the day are now up!

[tatsxxx11]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the day are now up!

Can you fix the Cat and Pet of the Day, Karen? Thanks!

[Karen]

Done, thanks for the heads-up!

[tatsxxx11]

Done, thanks for the heads-up!

Thanks, Karen!:)

[Karen]

Thanks, Karen!:)

You are so welcome!

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are up!

[Karen]

Today's fabulous Cat, Dog and Pet of the Day are up!

[Karen]

Today's amazing Dog Cat and Pet of the Day are uppity up!

Rain is pouring down outside.

[Karen]

We had over 5 inches of rain last night, and several roads were washed out. I am now prepping to go to Farmer's Market, so won't be updating the sites until late tonight for tomorrow. So sorry folks, I know you are expecting that.

[Karen]

I am so sorry folks. I will get the sites updated today, it has been a tumultuous time.

[phesina]

Karen, how did you and Kermit and critters all make out with the fierce weather?

I hope you all are well, and I'm sending best wishes to everyone, all species, in the affected area.

[Karen]

Thank you. Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are up.

Sadly, in Thursday's storm, we lost all this year's 38 guinea keets. The parents are okay, but as we got more than 5 inches of rain that night, we suspect they may have just drowned in the nest, or got wet and chilled and died, we just do not know. Guinea hens hide their nests very effectively.

All the others fared okay, we did lose power last night for three hours, and many roads are closed because of washouts. Our road - which is a dirt road- looks like someone took bites out of the edges, and some folks have a chasm between the end of their driveway and the street. But no loss of human life, at least.

[phesina]

I'm so sorry about the babies being lost. Nature can be harsh at times. I'm glad there was no other loss of life.

[Karen]

Thanks, Pat.

Today's special Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are now up!

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Pet and Cat of the Day are uppity up!

[Karen]

Today's Cat, Dog, and Pet of the Day are up!

We are finding a new home for Wilder, the pot-bellied pig we took in. He has gored Kermit, and bit him and tried again to bite him, though he's always good with me. But last night he even bit Dusky, our male dog, when Dusky was just walking near him. So he needs a different home. Just wanted to let you know.

[Karen]

Farmer’s Market day, but I will update the sights for tomorrow morning. I know you expect this, but felt I had to post (from my phone) anyway. Finally feels like summer today, hot and sunny!

[Karen]

Today's special Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are up!

[Karen]

Today's fabulous Pet, Cat and Dog of the Day are up! Sorry so late folks, busy Post Office Day.

[Karen]

Today's Cat, Dog and Pet of the Day are up!

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are up!

[phesina]

Today's Cat, Dog, and Pet of the Day are up!

We are finding a new home for Wilder, the pot-bellied pig we took in. He has gored Kermit, and bit him and tried again to bite him, though he's always good with me. But last night he even bit Dusky, our male dog, when Dusky was just walking near him. So he needs a different home. Just wanted to let you know.

Karen, have you found a new home for Wilder yet? I'm so sorry to learn about all this happening.

[Karen]

Karen, have you found a new home for Wilder yet? I'm so sorry to learn about all this happening.

We ended up having him put down, as we didn't want anyone else to be injured by him, and that is what our vet recommended. We now suspect that behavior is why he needed a new home in the first place, and they just neglected to mention it. It was very sad, but he is buried in the forest.


Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are up.

[phesina]

Oh, I'm sorry. That's very sad for all concerned.

[phesina]

Please remind me.. Why did you adopt him in the first place?

[Karen]

Please remind me.. Why did you adopt him in the first place?


We were told he needed a home because the family that had him (his second family) were about to have their first human baby, and thought it would be too much to handle Wilder and a baby at the same time. There was no mention of any behavioral issues, so he came here.

The vet Kermit has known and trusted for 30 years saw him soon after we got him, and said he'd have to be put down. We tried to give him a chance for a while, but he was getting more aggressive, not less. It was sad.

Folks, as usual, time for Farmer'd Market, so I will update the sites fir tomorrow. Sorry.

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are up! Cooler temps here today, finally!

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are up!

[Karen]

Sorry about yesterday, but today's Dog, Cat and Pet are up!

[Karen]

Today's Special Dog, Pet, and Cat of the Day are up!

[Karen]

Because I got them up so late, again, and did not have a chance to post them on Facebook, Twitter, etc., I will change the day on the page and make them tomorrow’s honorees as well.

Please see the prayers thread.

[Karen]

I will not be able to update the sites today - chaos reigns. I will update over in the prayers thread, but Lulu is doing well.

[Karen]

Sorry folks - feeling ill, so won't be updating the sites today, no energy.

[phesina]

Hope you will be feeling better soon, Karen!

Sending good wishes and warm healing energies,

Sparkler and Tinker and Pat
:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[gillcieri]

I haven’t seen any new ones since last week.

[Karen]

Sorry, I will be updating the sites today. I had a bad food reaction that Kermit worries was actually COVID, and am getting a COVID test today just to be certain.

So basically the weekend was too busy, then I spent Monday puking, and Tuesday sleeping and driving to get a self-administered "instant" COVID test that is not "instant' after all, and isolating. When I have one of those reactions, it is exhausting. Kermit's fears are not unreasonable - we were at a wedding Saturday evening where there we many (proudly?) unvaccinated people, and the reception was a potluck, which is always a minefield for someone like me, who has many food allergies and intolerances. Apparently I was not careful enough.

[phesina]

Wishing you all the best, Karen...

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[tatsxxx11]

Thrilled to hear it wasn't COVID!!!:cool::cool::cool: That said, food reactions/puking is not fun. But the "good news" (if you can call it that) is you had someone to hold your head!;) Seriously, just hope you're back to 100% soon! Take your time with the "pets," Karen. Health comes first!

[Karen]

Thrilled to hear it wasn't COVID!!!:cool::cool::cool: That said, food reactions/puking is not fun. But the "good news" (if you can call it that) is you had someone to hold your head!;) Seriously, just hope you're back to 100% soon! Take your time with the "pets," Karen. Health comes first!

Sadly, I did all my puking at work, in the Post Office bathroom. Alone - and glad of it. I had a haircut before the funeral on the 16th, and while it is still long when wet, it is even curlier, so didn't hang in "the way" of anything!

I am so sorry everyone, I got interrupted again, and now it's so late, I will make the pets that were to be today's honorees tomorrow's, and get them up tonight. Consider the Dog of the Day icon a foretaste.

[phesina]

So glad it wasn't COVID! Karen, take it easy, get nice and rested up. Kitties and I hope you are feeling better and back to 100% soon.

I'm with Sandra: Take your time with the pets, Karen. Your health comes first!

{{{{{HUGS}}}}} and ~~~~PURRRS~~~~ and :love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love: from Pat and Sparkler and Tinker

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are now up!

Thank you, folks, for not giving up on me.

I still do not have my COVID test results, though feel pretty normal.

[Karen]

Today's Cat, Dog, and Pet of the Day are up!

Oh, and I am COVID negative!

Lulu is feeling better every day, but it is a long recovery ahead.

[phesina]

COVID negative, congratulations, Karen! That's wonderful news!

Must be such a relief for you!!!

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[Karen]

Today's Dog of the Day is up, as is today's precious Cat of the Day and Pet of the Day.

Life has been unbelievably difficult these past few days - animals are all good, no worries there, it's all strictly human stuff.

Because I got today's honorees posted so late, I will also make them tomorrow's - just changing the day and date on the page.

[Karen]

Last evening my computer screen gave up the ghost. I am now working on what had been Paul's computer, and trying to get everything updated, etc. Please forgive the tardiness, I am struggling with all this, on top of everything else.

[Karen]

Folks, another difficult day, I am going to skip today, and endeavor to get the sites updates for tomorrow.

[phesina]

Karen, please take your time to relax and get some rest and energy! You have had an awful lot going on for you lately. Take good care of yourself and Kermit and Lulu and all your family now.

We're sending loads of loving good wishes and warm healing energies your way.

And we'll wait for Pet Talk, whenever it gets back!

{{{{{HUGS}}}}} and ~~~~PURRRS~~~~ and :love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:
From Pat and Sparkler and Tinker

[Karen]

Last night we had a horrible scare with Dusky - he was suddenly unable to walk, and was crying in pain all night. A trip to the Emergency Vet again, we were very worried.

It turns out he has Lyme disease, which may have been lurking in his system for a while now, as he has a flea collar, and has been dewormed, etc., flea(and tick) sprayed, and our yard is pretty tick-free because of the guinea fowl. But at least that is curable, and he's on meds now. Poor lovey pup!

[Karen]

I promise I will updates the sites tomorrow. So sorry, everyone.

[phesina]

Loving good wishes and prayers and warm healing energies are being sent from us for dearest Dusky, that he heals up safely and comfortably. Be well soon, sweet pup! Karen, please give him some extra gentle pets and lovies from me (and some treats if he likes them right now, too).

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[Karen]

Loving good wishes and prayers and warm healing energies are being sent from us for dearest Dusky, that he heals up safely and comfortably. Be well soon, sweet pup! Karen, please give him some extra gentle pets and lovies from me (and some treats if he likes them right now, too).

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

Thank you, I drove through the remnants of Ida to get him from the hospital last night. They were all sad to see him go, as everyone fell in love with him.

He had gotten the Lyme vaccine, but not the booster shot, so that's how it snuck through. The clinic said they are seeing a lot right now, there was an elderly Golden Retriever in the same shape as Dusky when he was admitted.

When I left this morning, Dusky and Lulu were both sleeping comfortably on Kermit. Lulu was sooooo glad to see Dusky when he hopped in the car last night!

[tatsxxx11]

Thank you, I drove through the remnants of Ida to get him from the hospital last night. They were all sad to see him go, as everyone fell in love with him.

He had gotten the Lyme vaccine, but not the booster shot, so that's how it snuck through. The clinic said they are seeing a lot right now, there was an elderly Golden Retriever in the same shape as Dusky when he was admitted.

When I left this morning, Dusky and Lulu were both sleeping comfortably on Kermit. Lulu was sooooo glad to see Dusky when he hopped in the car last night!

Thanks for the update, Karen! SO happy knowing Dusky's Lyme is treatable!!! Rest easy and get well soon, precious Lulu and Dusky!!!:love::love::love:

Good to hear you were spared the horrific flooding and tornadoes that devastated the Northeast last night, Karen. We received, non-stop, 3 hrs of blaring tornado warnings/"take cover" alerts on our phones last night; spent 3 hrs in a walk-in closet with JT and the furkids, 12 a.m.-3 a.m. We received 4 inches of rain in one hour, 7 inches total. 15 already confirmed dead NYC and NJ due to the flooding. And a huge F3-4 wedge tornado hit south Jersey, leveling huge homes. Unbelievable.:(

[Karen]

He jumped up opn me when I went home for lunchtime, so he is back to being himself!


Today's Dog and Cat of the Day are up! Pet will be up later, I have to make a run to town before the store closes at 6!

[Karen]

Today's Pet, Dog and Cat are up - for Dog and Cat I just changed the honorees I posted last night to today's.

Thank you for your patience and support. Lulu is better enough that we had to corner her on my bed to give her her morning dollop of peanut butter containing pills! And we have not lost a single bird to predators since she has been home.

You can tell a cattle dog/pointer mix to take it easy, but that has about effect as telling the sun not to rise!

[Karen]

Today's Cat, Dog and Pet of the Day are up! Sorry, another busy day.

[Karen]

Today's Dog and Cat of the Day are up! As is today's Pet of the Day! Busy couple of days, still dealing with ripples from August. But a lovely day today nonetheless/

[Karen]

Today's special Pet, Dog and Cat of the Day are up!

[Karen]

Dagnabbit - busy day again today folks, I will endeavor to update the sites tonight for tomorrow.

Our donkeys are now at a friend's farm in Northern Vermont who has female donkeys - as our guys are father and son, we are sure they will be happier there for now.

And some of our geese went to Ariel as well - we have happy, healthy geese who raise goslings every year, so we are back to a good number for our size farm, and she will have the bug patrolling, predator alarm raising flock of her own. We now have two Emus from her! I promise pictures of them soon, when daylight and my schedule permit.

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are up!

Note to all: Baby water buffalos - no matter how big they get - do NOT like thunderstorms.

[Karen]

I know you are all expecting this, but it is Farmer's Market today, so I will not be able to update the sites, but will promise to do so for tomorrow.

[Karen]

Today's Fabulous Dog of the Day, Cat of the Day and Pet of the Day are up!

[Karen]

Sorry about yesterday. But today's Pet, Cat and Dog of the Day are uppity up!

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are up!

And in our news, the donkeys are coming home this evening, as they were unhappy up there.

[Karen]

The donkeys never made it home last night, but hopefully will be home soon.

Today's Dog, Cat, and Pet of the Day are now up!

Rain and thunder and lighting outside, but that's a relief, as the day got very hot and humid rapidly this morning!

[Karen]

Today's Special Cat, Dog and Pet of the Day are up!

[Karen]

Today's special Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are up!

[Karen]

So sorry folks, busy day today, I will update the pets later tonight for tomorrow.

And I promise Emu pictures as well. Their names are Winston and Wilhelmina, and they are now very friendly!

[Karen]

So sorry folks, but today's Pet(s) of the Day, Dog of the Day and Cat of the Day are now up!

It has been so busy lately on the farm, my apologies.

All is well, just busy.

And this afternoon we - and 12 other towns, unexpectedly lost power mid afternoon for quite a while, further delaying getting the sites up. It was a brilliantly sunny day, but windy ... so who knows, maybe tree limbs came down, bringing power lines with them.

[Karen]

Dagnabbit - another busy day, everyone's okay, but I will not have chance to update the sites until later tonight, so I will make them Thursday's honorees.

So sad, an older friend who adopted one of our kittens now has to move where he cannot take her with him, so I am working on finding her a new home. She's over a year old now, and it is breaking his heart to give her up, but his eyesight is failing, and he cannot stay where he is any more. He has macular degeneration in both eyes.

[phesina]

Oh, I'm so sorry for your friend, Karen, and his kitten, too.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[Karen]

So sorry everyone. Today has been exceedingly stressful and difficult, and certains situations (involving humans, not the animals) are still not resolved. I hope to get the pets updated tomorrow.

Autumn begins, soft
Rain, leaves turning here and there
Pockets of beauty

[phesina]

Karen, {{{{HUGS}}}}} and ~~~~PURRRS~~~~ and :love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:,

from Pat and Sparkler and Tinker

[Karen]

Today's pet, Dog and Cat of the Day are up at last!

It has been a very complicated stressful past few days, so sorry folks, but enjoy the day's honorees, please!

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are up!

[Karen]

Today's Cat, Pet and Dog of the Day are up!

[Karen]

As I am just posting them on social media today, I will change the dates on the homepage, and aim to hit reset and get October's Pets up on time.

Unbelievably stressful situation ongoing at the farm (human related, Kermit and I and the birds and animals are fine) that should resolve soon.

[Karen]

Today's Pet, Dog and Cat of the Day are up at last.

Things are looking positive in the difficult situation we have been going through, so hopefully I can get the sites done more consistently.

[Karen]

As yesterday I thought it was the 4th all day, I am going to change the dates on the homepage to reflect that it is NOW October 4, and will update the sites tonight for tomorrow. It has been a wild couple weeks, but it is gorgeous up here now. Would you like Vermont color photos?

[phesina]

I'd love to see some, Karen!

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[cassiesmom]

It has been a wild couple weeks, but it is gorgeous up here now. Would you like Vermont color photos?

Yes, definitely! Thank you!

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Pet and Cat of the Day are up! Will post Vermont pictures this evening.

[tatsxxx11]

Today's Dog, Pet and Cat of the Day are up! Will post Vermont pictures this evening.

Would love some Vermont fall color pics, but how about some of the farm too: the farmhouse, the barn, and the HUMANS!:D Still haven't met the emus either!:p

[Karen]

Oh dear - the Internet connection here is not stable enough to post pictures, it will have to wait until I am home tonight. But I do have some emu pictures, and will work on taking house and barn pictures as well!

[tatsxxx11]

Oh dear - the Internet connection here is not stable enough to post pictures, it will have to wait until I am home tonight. But I do have some emu pictures, and will work on taking house and barn pictures as well!

Yay!!!:cool:

[phesina]

Looking forward to those, too!

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[Karen]

I am not going to be able to update the sites today, dagnabbit, but will do my best to do so tonight for tomorrow, okay?

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are now up!

I will post prettiness - and emu - pictures tonight, I promise

[tatsxxx11]

You OK, Karen?:confused:

[Karen]

So sorry - there has been so much going on, but I am getting the sites updated now for the first time in days. Huge apologies, all the animals and humans are well, just busy busy busy.

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are up at last.

vast apologies, life has been so very, very busy, much goings on, new life, etc. at the farm.

[Karen]

I am sorry, folks, for not updating the sites today. It was a very busy day at the Post Office, and now my good (current prescription) glasses are else where - in the car with Kermit, as I switched to my "old" ones to drive, and accidentally left the good ones in the car. I will skip today, and update the sites for tomorrow, once I get my good glasses back.

Sigh.

[Karen]

Today's Cat of the Day and Pet and Dog of the Day are finally up.

[Karen]

Today's Cat of the Day and Pet and Dog of the Day are finally up.

Because I got the pets - particularly Dog and Pet of the Day - up so late yesterday, I am just going to change the dates on the home pages, and make them today's honorees, and do the social media for them.

[Karen]

Dagnabbit - today's Pet, Dog and Cat of the Day are up, at last!

So sorry everyone, life has been very busy - good, but busy!

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are uppity up! Enjoy!

[Karen]

Today’s Dog, Pet and Cat of the Day are up!

Edited to add - and I just fixed the Pet's photo - one small typo and his picture got squished!

[Karen]

I am going to have to update the pets later, but will do so and make them tomorrow's honorees. Friday and I worked the Post Office on a busy busy day!

[Karen]

Today's Cat, Dog and Pet of the Day are up!

The Internet is down at home, so I could not upload them last night, sorry! But please enjoy them now!

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are up! Rain falling down, and will continue.

A Blessing for you all:

May this gray day
With the soft song of raindrops
And quiet light of low clouds
Let you inhale peace
And find soulrest

[Karen]

Finally today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are up.

It has been a hectic, stressful week, and I apologize for not getting the sites updated until now.

[Karen]

Oh dear, folks, my dear Post Office coworker just quit, retiring as on this morning. So I need to do my farmers market baking, and get ready to work this afternoon as well. Don’t know if I will be able to update the sites today.

[cassiesmom]

Oh dear, folks, my dear Post Office coworker just quit, retiring as on this morning. So I need to do my farmers market baking, and get ready to work this afternoon as well. Don’t know if I will be able to update the sites today.

I'm sorry your co-worker quit! That sounds quite abrupt. On the other hand, farmers' market baking sounds delicious! Will wait for the next update whenever you have time. Hugs to all the people and creatures at your house, especially the "lap-buffalo"!

[phesina]

I'm with Elyse here, Karen. Don't worry about getting the new animals up today! You already have enough to do, with the baking and the extra work what with your co-worker quitting. I'll be waiting for the next update, too, whenever you have the time.

Hugs and Purrrs from us! :love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[Karen]

Today's Pet, Cat and Dog of the Day are up!

[Karen]

Because I got the pets up so late yesterday, I will be updating the sites in an hour or so, so they have nearly 24 hours of fame. Hope that's okay with everyone! Life gets crazy sometimes!

[Karen]

Today's Cat, and Dog of the Day are up! Pet will be soon!

[Karen]

Oh dear, folks, I will not be updating the sites today - it has been a busy day, and so I will update them tonight for tomorrow. Again, apologies.

[Karen]

Today's Dog and Cat of the Day are up! Pet will be soon!

[phesina]

Karen, today's COTD Rosita still has yesterday's Bailey's picture!

[tatsxxx11]

Karen, today's COTD Rosita still has yesterday's Bailey's picture!
And Ollie, today's DOTD, is 1 year old, not 11.

[Karen]

And Ollie, today's DOTD, is 1 year old, not 11.

I fixed it, thank you.

[Karen]

Karen, today's COTD Rosita still has yesterday's Bailey's picture!

I just fixed that.

[phesina]

THANKS for fixing Rosita's picture!!! She really is gorgeous! Now to see about updating my earlier post on her..

[phesina]

I fixed it, thank you.


And Ollie, today's DOTD, is 1 year old, not 11.

More about Ollie, today's DOTD:

He lives in Vancouver (WA?, or BC CANADA?), not
Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

[phesina]

ALSO...

Now I'm looking at Sugar the Pet, who lives in -
Tbilisi, Georgia

Does Georgia in the U.S. of A. have a city named Tbilisi?
Or is this Tbilisi located in that other Georgia, the former-U.S.S.R. or wherever now.. ?

I checked Google Maps for "Tbilisi, Georgia" , no country specified in search term:
The only one it finds is this:

Quick facts
Tbilisi is the capital of the country of Georgia. Its cobblestoned old town reflects a long, complicated history, with periods under Persian and Russian rule. Its diverse architecture encompasses Eastern Orthodox churches, ornate art nouveau buildings and Soviet Modernist structures. Looming over it all are Narikala, a reconstructed 4th-century fortress, and Kartlis Deda, an iconic statue of the “Mother of Georgia.”

From Sugar's photos, I somehow don't think he lives in the country of Georgia! (Though I've never actually seen any photos from that Georgia.)

Perhaps he lives in another US state, or in another town altogether?

[Karen]

He is from the country of Georgia - the country that was formerly part of the USSR. And I fixed Ollie's page - it was right on his archive page, but not on the homepage, sorry.

[phesina]

Great.. Thanks, Karen!

Oh, that's so cool, someone in the country of Georgia follows Pet Talk and even sent in his/her pony as a POTD nominee! And what an unusual-looking pony, so beautiful!

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat(s), and Pet(s) of the Day are up! Sorry so late, folks.

[tatsxxx11]

Today's Dog, Cat(s), and Pet(s) of the Day are up! Sorry so late, folks.

Willie, DOTD, is 14, not 1 1/2.:;)

[Karen]

Willie, DOTD, is 14, not 1 1/2.:;)

Fixed that, sorry! Thanks for letting me know!

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are up. Sorry for missing so many days, life has been busy. All the animals are well as are we humans, just Ruby - our car - is out of commission. One needs brakes when one lives on a mountain. Hopefully we will get the car back soon, but have had to rely on others for rides to and from work, etc.

[Karen]

Sorry folks, I will not be able to updates the sites today, but I will tomorrow.

[phesina]

Karen, for Snoopy the Pet's gender, it says the following:

Gender: Male, Female

Is he/she really some of both? ..a "metrosexual" or "non-binary" or whatever? ...How very modern he/she is!

[Karen]

Karen, for Snoopy the Pet's gender, it says the following:

Gender: Male, Female

Is he/she really some of both? ..a "metrosexual" or "non-binary" or whatever? ...How very modern he/she is!


Sorry, I will correct that. That was leftover from the day before's two horses., one of which was male and one female. Snoopy is all male.

[Karen]

Today's Dog of the Day is up, Cat and Pet of the Day are now, too! Sorry, folks, the Internet has been spotty, and life busy busy!

[Karen]

So sorry, so late, but today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are up.

[phesina]

Why not have these ones be Monday's animals!

[Karen]

Why not have these ones be Monday's animals!

I will let them stay up, I guess I will just change the date on the home pages.

[phesina]

Thanks, Karen!

That's what I meant, have those same animals be the ones for today (Monday), so they each get a whole nice long day.

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat of the Day are up! Pet will be momentarily.

I have been reeling all day from some sad news, so please forgive the tardiness.

(The animals are all well, no worrie there.)

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are uppity up!

[Karen]

Dagnabbit - the day got away from me, but I will update the pets later tonight and make them tomorrow's honorees as well/instead. Life is so what happens when one is making other plans sometimes.

[Karen]

Today's Dog of the Day is up, Cat of the Day is up, and Pet is now, too!

Also the chaos at the house is getting better, we are so busy getting ready for winter to set in. Tomorrow will be stretching the netting for the expanded aviary for the shagga birds (eared pheasants), it is much bigger, so we will need help. but I am recruiting!

[Karen]

Oh dear, Pet Talk folks. I am not dead, just terribly busy. I promise to update the sites tonight, been busy with Post Office and running errands, etc.

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are up.

Because they are so late, such a long, sometimes frustrating day, I will change the date at midnight and make them tomorrow's honorees as well, and do their social media tomorrow.

[Karen]

Today's Dog and Cat of the Day are up! Pet will be much later, sorry, folks.

[phesina]

Cat picture is still Wynter from Monday. Text and later photo for a cat named Smokey.

[Karen]

Sorry, just fixed that.

[tatsxxx11]

Sorry, just fixed that.

Still names Wynter as yesterday's COTD in the heading, but with Smokey's tribute and pics? No Pet of the Day? All I see in the banners are former honorees Boo and Thor.:confused:

[Karen]

Still names Wynter as yesterday's COTD in the heading, but with Smokey's tribute and pics? No Pet of the Day? All I see in the banners are former honorees Boo and Thor.:confused:

Aww, I will fix those, and will upload the day's pets in a bit.

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are up at last. I fixed Smokey the Cat's archive page so it has his name in the heading as well.

Thanksgiving is always both a difficult day for me, missing Paul and his family members who have died in the time since his death - my mum-in-law and all her brothers - and busy here at the Post Office.

Yesterday was spent preparing for the first major storm of the season, getting building supplies and other tools etc. tucked safely inside or under cover, as today's wet snow up on the hill (I am only at 600ft above sea level here at the Post Office, and it is mostly rain here, but the farm is at 1,640ft.) will freeze into solid ice when the precipitation stops and bitter cold sets in.

[phesina]

Karen, the POTD M'n'M's page has his picture at the top, but below after the text there are still the pictures of Boo, the Syrian Hamster, from the previous day.

[Karen]

Today's Dog and Cat of the Day are up, Pet is now up as well!

[Karen]

I will not be able to update the sites today, but will tonight for tomorrow, so sorry.

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are up at last.

Vast apologies, everyone, been dealing with a lot emotionally and work wise, but now got the sites updated.

[Karen]

Yesterday was busy from the time I got up, then away from home from 11:20 am until late at night, today has been crazy busy all day - as Mondays in December in the Post Office are won't to be. Sigh.

I am so sorry, everyone. I will update the sites tonight for tomorrow. There just are not enough hours in the day.

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are now up! Sorry everyone for the missing days.

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are up!

[Karen]

You know it's been a busy time when I realized this morning the Dog of the Day homepage had yesterday's date as Wednesday, December 87, 2021.

There are not extra days in the month this December, but it feels like it! I fixed that now, even though it is on Thursday the 9th - and not the 89th!

[Karen]

Today's Dog of the Day is up, Cat and Pet will be soon.

[Karen]

Today's Dog and Cat of the Day are up, as is Pet!

[Karen]

Because I did not get Friday's Pet, Dog and Cat up until late, and didn't post them on Social Media (Facebook and twitter) I will do that now, and just change the dates on the home pages. Then tonight I will update the sites for tomorrow.

I am so sorry I have been so inconsistent as of late - so much to do on the farm and the Post Office, the holidays and being reeling emotionally because of another loss (Paul's dear friend who was also a friend of mine, and much beloved) that there are not enough hours in the day.

[Karen]

Today's Dog of the Day and Cat of the Day are up! Pet is now, too!

[Karen]

Oh, dear, Pet Talk folks, I will not be able to update the sites today. Stressful, busy day.

[Karen]

Today's Dog of the Day and Cat of the Day are up! Pet is now, too.

[Karen]

I will not be able to update the sites today - the Post Office was Monday-busy on a Wednesday!

I will endeavor to update them tonight for tomorrow - Thursday. So sorry everyone.

[Karen]

Today's Dog of the Day is up! As is Cat of the Day and Pet of the Day!

[Karen]

Sorry, fixed the image for the Pet of the Day homepage - you all can see adorable Alonso now!

[Karen]

I won't be able to update the pages today, sorry! Stressful day, and now that it's time to close, I need to redeem the Post Office - it looks like a hurricane hit!

[Karen]

Again, so sorry I have not updated the sites since Thursday, it has been incredibly hectic here at the Post Office, and busy at home getting readier for winter, etc.

Note to all: UHaul rentals do not coe with snow tires. Learning this cost me 3 hours of my life on Saturday!

[Karen]

Today's Dogs, Cat and Pet of the Day are up at last!

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are up!

[Karen]

Merry Christmas, everyone! Today's Special Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are up at last!

[Karen]

Sorry I did not post here yesterday, but Monday's Dog, Cat and Pet are up!

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are up!

[Karen]

So sorry folks, busy day, but will update the sites tonight for tomorrow.

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are up!

Happy New Year's Eve, everyone. Rainy here for a change, not snowy, but that's okay!

[Karen]

I am so sorry, everyone. Been busy all day, and now I have couple more windows sealed against the coming cold, but have a commitment to attend to. I will updates the sites tonight for tomorrow. My sincere apologies. It is snowing here again, but lightly for now!

[Karen]

I am so sorry, folks, I was so busy today, but I will update the sites this evening and date them for tomorrow. sigh. So busy in December that I am almost out of stamps, so it takes a while to put 69 stamps on a package to get it enough to get to California!

[phesina]

Karen, why on earth would you put 69 stamps on a package to mail it to California?

You work in a post office; just weigh it, get and pay the charge, stick the label on, and it's on its way!

[Karen]

Karen, why on earth would you put 69 stamps on a package to mail it to California?

You work in a post office; just weigh it, get and pay the charge, stick the label on, and it's on its way!

We are a Contractor Post Office, and just have stamps, not one of those label printers that spit out the amount on one label.


Today's Dog of the Day is up in all her cuteness, Cat and Pet will be soon!

[Karen]

Now today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are up!

[Karen]

I am so sorry I have missed so many days, but aim to do better moving forward. Life just gets so busy sometimes, and I am trying to remember that I do need sleep, etc., and be better about that.

I know I owe you all pictures and farm updates - Boo is so big now, he can see over the pallet fence without stretching! We finally had our friend Andy come over to help get Boo's "winter coat" on him, and after apple bribes, etc., it was on and buckled. About a minute later, he had it off, silly boy!

[Karen]

Today's Pet and Dog of the Day are up! Cat is now, too!

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are now up!I will do the Facebook and Twitter posts a bit later, but they are uppity up now!

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are now up at last!

So sorry, as always for the lateness and missing days.

[Karen]

Rather than post the pets now, solate in the day again, I will post them tonight to be tomorrow's Dog, Cat and Pet, as no onr usually posts on them until morning anyway, I am sorry I am so broken, I am working on getting back to normal.

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are now uppity up!

Today it was all the way up to +1°F when we left the house, so an improvement!

[Karen]

Today's Dog and Cat of the Day are up! Pet is now, too!

[Karen]

Sorry folks, it5 has been an all-around crazy day, but I will update the sites tonight for tomorrow.

We have weather warnings that the cold is returning and wild chill factors will be -25 to -40° F!

[Karen]

Today's special Dog of the Day and Cat of the Day are up! Pet is now, too!

[Karen]

Snow is falling down down down, but today's Dog, Cat and Pet are uppity up!

[Karen]

So sorry, everyone, I will not be able to update the sites today, but will tonight for tomorrow. Crazy busy day.

[Karen]

Today's Dog and Cat of the Day are up, Pet is now, too!

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are up!

[Karen]

I am so sorry folks, the day went all pear-shaped, as a former boss used to say.

I will update the sites tonight but make them tomorrow's honorees instead.

In the extreme cold we have been having, the animals go through feed faster. It was -11°F this morning, and is predicted to be even colder tonight, so I had to make a midday run for more cracked corn!

[Karen]

I am so sorry, I won't be able to update the sites until Tomorrow. Life being busy, and bitter cold, but today I will be driving to do Christmas at ladst with Lady's Human and other family members in Whitney Point, NY.

[Karen]

Today's Dog and Cat of the Day are up! Pet is now, too.

[Karen]

Dog, Cat and Pet of Day are now uppity up!

[Karen]

I am so sorry folks, it has been a very stressful day. I will update the sites later tonight for tomorrow. Too distracted now.

[Karen]

Today's Dog and Cat of the Day are uppity up, Pet is now, too!

[Karen]

I am so sorry, folks. Today has been so busy, I will have to update the sites later and will put tomorrow's date on them. Life just gets in the way sometimes.

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are up!!!!!! Happy February everyone.

[Karen]

I know you are all likely expecting this, but I will not be able to update the sites today, but will do so later tonight for tomorrow. Beautiful day up here, just lots of running to prepare for the next storm. Sigh.

[phesina]

That's fine, Karen. We're having a huge storm here today and tomorrow.

Take your time getting ready for your next one, and get everything done that you need to.

[Karen]

Today's Dog and Cat of the Day are up, Pet is now, too!

[Karen]

I am so sorry folks, the days has been a mix of ice, sleet, ice, snow, ice and did I mention ice? Even the mail trucks were affected, which is unheard of. I will update the sites tonight for tomorrow. Sigh.

[Karen]

Today's Dog and Cat of the Day are up, Pet is now, too!

Life - what happens when we are making other plans.

[Karen]

Sigh, busy and difficult day at the Post Office. I will update the sites and make them tomorrow's honorees.

[Karen]

Today's Dog and Cat of the Day are up! Pet is now, too!

[Karen]

Today's Dog and Cat of the Day are up, Pet is, too!

[Karen]

I am so sorry everyone. It has been a crazy, stressful time, I will not be able to update the sites yet again today. But tonight I hope to be able to update them for tomorrow's honorees.

I will fill you all in more later, but please keep Dusky Dawg in your prayers.

[phesina]

What's happening with Dusky?

We're sending prayers and good wishes and warm energies for Dusky.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[tatsxxx11]

Very concerned about Dusty.:confused::( Keeping him in my most fervent prayers. Please update when you can.

[Karen]

Dusky had a blockage - long story short, we decided to see if he could pass it with help rather $8000 surgery. Will fill you all in later, but he's slowly getting better.

Today's Dog and Cat of the Day are up, Pet is now, too!

[Karen]

The day got away from me, I am sorry. I will not be updating the sites today, but will for tomorrow. So sorry folks!

[phesina]

How is Dusky doing now, Karen?

[tatsxxx11]

How is Dusky?😪 What caused the blockage? Must have been identifiable on x-ray; been there. Surgery for obstruction can cost anywhere from $700.00 up, depending on size and length of hospitalization.😞 Odd right off the vet set the highest fee possible; must be very complicated. Is it something that can be passed? Please give some him hugs and kisses...Sending prayers for Dusky.🙏🏼

[Karen]

How is Dusky? What caused the blockage? Must have been identifiable on x-ray; been there. Surgery for obstruction can cost anywhere from $700.00 up, depending on size and length of hospitalization. Odd right off the vet set the highest fee possible; must be very complicated. Is it something that can be passed? Please give some him hugs and kisses...Sending prayers for Dusky.

It turns out the x-rays were so poorly done, it was hard to tell anything. That is likely why they never sent them to the second vet they sent us to - who could not do the surgery and had no records of ever getting a call from them. (They also never sent them to us, though they said they would.)

The second vet sent us along to a third vet, all the way on the other side of New Hampshire. They took new tests, charged us $160, and said it would be $5-8000, due immediately. No payment plan, no flexibility, nothing. After they spoke to Kermit (he has a full vet tech education, just never got certified as he could not find a practice willing to have him for the "practicum" part years ago) he decided we would try to treat it ourselves. Dusky had mineral oil enemas, and some orally, then antibiotics, and he is much, much better every day. Less puking, actual pooping, but he is still on liquidified food, etc.

Thanks for the prayers - and he accepts all hugs and kisses gladly!

And it's been another busy, busy day - but I will updates the sites tonight for tomorrow.

Love you all!

[phesina]

Omigod, poor Dusky, and poor you!

We are praying and chanting and singing and dancing and purring, sending loads of love and hugs and kisses and warm healing energies to Dusky.

We're glad he is doing better, and here's hoping he's back in fine form very soon!

{{{{HUGS}}}}} and ~~~~PURRRS~~~~ and :love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love: from Pat and Sparkler and Tinker

[Karen]

Today's Dog, and Cat of the Day are up! Pet is now, too!

Dusky is somewhat better, but still puking, so another trip to the vet will be necessary, poor pup.

[tatsxxx11]

Oh Karen, poor Dusky.:( What a run around with the vet...vets! Can't understand how they're unable to see on the x-ray what's causing the blockage, at least some idea of what it is, if it is something that can be passed. My Lab Jingles had a similar bout, vomiting and diarrhea. The vet showed me the x-ray and declared, "multiple foreign objects!":rolleyes: He could see a bird's skull, "gravel" and sand, small stick pieces. Luckily she didn't require surgery. Do you have any idea what Dusky may have gotten into, eaten? Is he a sock eater? Socks are the cause of many a blockage. Breaks my heart, no vet willing to do the surgery under a payment plan.:( Hoping and praying Dusky is doing better...:( Please give him a hug and kiss for me.

[Karen]

Oh Karen, poor Dusky.:( What a run around with the vet...vets! Can't understand how they're unable to see on the x-ray what's causing the blockage, at least some idea of what it is, if it is something that can be passed. My Lab Jingles had a similar bout, vomiting and diarrhea. The vet showed me the x-ray and declared, "multiple foreign objects!":rolleyes: He could see a bird's skull, "gravel" and sand, small stick pieces. Luckily she didn't require surgery. Do you have any idea what Dusky may have gotten into, eaten? Is he a sock eater? Socks are the cause of many a blockage. Breaks my heart, no vet willing to do the surgery under a payment plan.:( Hoping and praying Dusky is doing better...:( Please give him a hug and kiss for me.

He's not a sock eater - Lulu carries socks around, but just one dirty sock at a time.

It may be a piece of bone, or compacted hay - this started after he got into the offal from when we had to send Mr. Bean, the goat, to freezer camp. Kermit made a fire to dispose of the remains, but some of it did not burn all the way, and we think Dusky got into it. That's all we can guess, and currently cannot afford a follow-up x-ray. His energy level is back, he appears otherwise normal, but we still are keeping him on a liquid diet for now, until the issue either resolves itself or we get him to the vet again. And I will give him another hug from you. You would sooooo love him, you should come to visit someday!

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Cat and Pet of the Day are up!

Strong winds today, the day started warm but is getting colder as I watch the clouds race across the sky!

[phesina]

Sending more loving good wishes and hopes and prayers for dear Dusky.. I'm glad he is doing better and his energy level is back up.

Please give him a hug and kiss and some gentle pets for me. Sparkler and Tinker are sending Purrrrs.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[Karen]

Sending more loving good wishes and hopes and prayers for dear Dusky.. I'm glad he is doing better and his energy level is back up.

Please give him a hug and kiss and some gentle pets for me. Sparkler and Tinker are sending Purrrrs.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

Thank you - he is now been getting - on a vet friend's recommendation - Coca Cola, to help try to dissolve whatever the blockage remaining is.

and seems much more himself.

[tatsxxx11]

Yay!!! Wonderful to wake up to an encouraging update, Karen!:) All fingers and paws crossed for a full recovery! Back when I was a kid, it was common for docs to order syrup of Coca Cola for vomiting; all the pharmacies carried it. Not sure how it works, dissolving stuff. Makes you think perhaps we shouldn't be drinking it!:eek:;)

Until I get there, lol, give Dusky a hug and kiss for me!:love:

[Karen]

Yay!!! Wonderful to wake up to an encouraging update, Karen!:) All fingers and paws crossed for a full recovery! Back when I was a kid, it was common for docs to order syrup of Coca Cola for vomiting; all the pharmacies carried it. Not sure how it works, dissolving stuff. Makes you think perhaps we shouldn't be drinking it!:eek:;)

Until I get there, lol, give Dusky a hug and kiss for me!:love:

Thanks Sandra, Pat and everyone.

Sorry to say I won't be updating the sites today - a busy day, as I think everyone was trying to get their postal business done ahead of the impending storm. And now I have to get home to do our own storm prep, too. But I will update the sites later tonight for tomorrow's honorees. I am sure you have all seen - and maybe experienced - the storm that's headed this way, but we have over a foot of snow forecast for tomorrow, and usually get more than is forecast up at the farm.

[phesina]

Best wishes to you and all in the path of the storm, that you stay safe and warm!

We're getting a bunch of snow from it tonight, not expected to be a huge amount right here.

And we're sending continuing loving good wishes and prayers and healing energies for Dusky.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[Karen]

Today's Dog , Cat and Pet of the Day are up! Snow continues falling down.

[Karen]

Today's Dog, Pet and Cat of the Day are up!
Cold and some sun today, classic "days after the storm" beauty!

[Karen]

Today's Dog and Cat of the Day are up! And today's Pet is now, too!

Crazy busy day here at the Post Office!

[tatsxxx11]

Today's Dog and Cat of the Day are up! And today's Pet is now, too!

Crazy busy day here at the Post Office!


Seems the pets you posted last night/today's (Tues.) pets are all mixed up with yesterday's.

DOTD today has yesterday's name, Earl. It's Barley
COTD today may have the wrong age, city/state. Would be quite a coincidence if both were 12 and from the Bronx?
POTD today is a guinea pig (not rabbit) and named Ginger, not Lucy (yesterday's bunny).

How is Dusky???

[Karen]

Seems the pets you posted last night/today's (Tues.) pets are all mixed up with yesterday's.

DOTD today has yesterday's name, Earl. It's Barley
COTD today may have the wrong age, city/state. Would be quite a coincidence if both were 12 and from the Bronx?
POTD today is a guinea pig (not rabbit) and named Ginger, not Lucy (yesterday's bunny).

How is Dusky???

Sorry, I will fix those mistakes. Diego is four and from Germany!

It was a crazy day. Thanks for letting me know.

[Karen]

I am so sorry folks, today was a very busy day. I will updates the sites later tonight for tomorrow, and try to get back on track posting every day. And sorry - Dusky is doing better, but still not at 100% - we think he has been getting food he should not yet have from the neighbors, as he puked some food we know we didn't give him. So the blockage must still be partially there, but his energy level is normal, and he seems otherwise okay - not acting like he's in pain or anything. So frustrating, but still trying to avoid costly and traumatic - physically for recovery terms - surgery.

[Karen]

Dagnabbit, folks, still didn't get a chance, but I promise tonight i will update the sites for tomorrow. Sigh.

[Karen]

As you can see, today's Dog, Pet and Cat of the Day are up.

[Karen]

So sorry, folks, today has been very busy, start to finish, and very stressful. Dusky is still doing well, thank goodness

. I will make today's Pet, Dog and Cat(s) tomorrow's honorees, totally not my intention.

[phesina]

I'm so glad to hear that Dusky is doing well! I'd been thinking about him and meaning to ask.

Please give him some special cuddles and pets for me.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[tatsxxx11]

Best news, Dusky!!!👍👏🤗

[Karen]

Today's Pet, Dog and Cat of the Day are uppity up!

And Dusky says thanks.

[Karen]

Because I have been posting about Dusky in this thread, I will continue ....

Last night, he felt well enough to break the gate and get out and run. He went to our friend's house - where her dog, with whom he has been enamored since he was a little puppy who met this statuesque blonde beauty. We thought maybe he got into dog food over there, or some garbage, but he was very sick this morning, and we feared he had eaten something and the blockage reoccurred. He was shaking, could barely walk, and was whimpering. Fearing the worst, off to the emergency vet -this time in Lebanon New Hampshire.

Pet Talk prayers and Coca Cola worked miracles. His blockage is now entirely gone!!! His Lyme disease has come back, so he will be on meds for that again. But that's such a relief! No broken bones, no injuries, no blockage. No Sir Jury required. Such a relief! They (Kermit, Dusky and Lulu) are on their way home. And Dusky gets to eat dog food again - it has been difficult feeding them separately, as since she arrived as a little puppy, Dusky has always let Lulu eat first, then started his food. And of course, she wanted the "special food he was getting - liquified slurry - and he wanted her food!