Ducks: Happy endings
Good afternoon everyone. Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary provided this wonderful video about some ducks who were seeing water for the first time. This little video is full of awwwwwww.
View ArticleIt’s National Feral Cat Day
Today is the day to think about and remember the feral cats that live among us. The nation has millions of these forgotten and abandoned kitties. JBoD endorses the trap-neuter-release (TNR) method of...
View ArticleThe Flying Wallendas got nothing on this dog
Ok, it’s a bit of exaggeration. The Flying Wallendas have been defying gravity for a century. Recently, Nik Wallenda became the first aerialist to walk across the Niagara Falls. This pooch doesn’t walk...
View ArticleHappy Birthday to Dracula’s Creator
Irish writer Bram Stoker was born 165 years ago today on November 8, 1847. He is best known for his gothic horror novel, Dracula. There’s not a lot more to say as words would be wasted. This man gifted...
View ArticleSerious about their sunbathing: The California Sea Lions
The other day we went down to Pier 39 to mingle with the tourists. I had been wanting to take some pics of the sea lions and I finally had my chance. Bathing beauties The Sea Lions arrived at the pier...
View ArticleWednesday Zen
This morning we headed off to Golden Gate Park for some peace and quiet. Our first stop was the Japanese Tea Garden. It was beautiful after the rains. Buddha by Lastech The Tea Garden was quiet and...
View ArticleThe Coastal Trail: Before the Storm
On Tuesday the 27th, we went for a walk along the Coastal Trail near the Golden Gate Bridge. We knew there was a storm coming, so we wanted to get some time outdoors before it hit. It turned out to be...
View ArticleBetween the storms with some happy dogs
As many know, San Francisco and the Bay Area have been subjected to a series of storms. The North Bay appears to have gotten the worst of it. In spite of all that, mother nature has seen fit to give us...
View ArticleRaccooneers of New Barbary Coast: threat over the water
Most San Francisco visitors I encounter seem eager to run through certain areas of the City, just so they can snap a few pictures here and there, before returning to their hotel satisfied they’ve...
View ArticleA milestone and a bird
A couple of days ago, we were driving by the upper reservoir at McLaren park when I spotted something white down by the water. If you look close, you can see the white thing If you mouse over the photo...
View ArticleBeach birdies
The last time we went to Baker Beach, we saw a few birds. I don’t know what they were…maybe sanderlings? I took a long time to post these as I was trying to identify them. Maybe one of you will know....
View ArticleOf birdies big and small and a basement kitty update
My apologies to everyone. We just haven’t been able to update the blog the way we like. Hopefully, we’ll do better in the future. Yesterday afternoon and this morning, we managed to for a walk out at...
View ArticleCatso Fascista: Secundo Adventu
Some old aspects of the cat remain while new attitudes slowly appear. Looking at Titan’s russet accents, I am reminded of the Boober’s sable-brown fur. And way back East, where I imagine Titan might...
View ArticleBeach, Stairs, and a Tyrant named Titan
Fist things first. We want to congratulate our friend StateOfGrace for her adoption of Pearl, a bengal mix and Mabel, a beautiful black kitty. We know those two furbabies are very lucky and have a...
View ArticleOf winged flowers and transformation
The butterfly counts not months, but in moments and has time enough. ~Author Unknown~ The Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park has a lovely exhibit of called Butterflies and Blooms. The exhibit...
View ArticleThe Birds and the Bees
Early bird has the worm Early bird gets another worm Bumble bee buzzing Buzzy buzz buzz
View Article… And speaking of play…
I know we’re maybe supposed to talk to the cats about catnip… But it’s too much fun and they’re all having a good time. Jenny in particular, likes to chew on her toys. Especially after I place them in...
View ArticleWe have a two year old!
Today is Miss Nightshade Jenny’s birthday. She is two. She also behaves like a typical two year old, but she has done that since she came to live with us. She came to us as a timid youngster. She spent...
View ArticleHoly Cow! Titanus Grumpicus Bunny Butt forgot to be grumpy
An amazing and miraculous event occurred. Grumpy Butt (aka Titanescu) forgot to be grumpy for a bit. It only lasted for about 5 minutes, but it was a major breakthrough. It has taken 6 mos. to get him...
View ArticleThe pointy eared people got gifts today!
I’ve been off doing a MAJOR cleaning and organizing of the apartment. I was doing the super boring job of sorting paperwork for filing when the mail arrived. HOLY WOW! It was gifts for Tito, Miss...
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