When Baby Bird Returns to the Nest

The baby falcons are flying! They can fly!I’ve blogged a lot about the baby Peregrine Falcons, nesting under a bridge in my NY hometown. Thanks to the DEC, I’ve been able to watch them in their nesting box, hatching, growing, testing their wings, and now...

Seriously, are you STILL sleeping?

Can one dog really sleep this much? Sheesh! I mean, Kelly certainly bears truth to the saying “sleep like a dog.” I was worried about how much she sleeps during the day, so I did a little research. It turns out that most dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day. That...

Doggy Paddling

Does your dog love to swim, or is he afraid of the water? When I was in high school, I worked grooming five gorgeous Newfoundlands for a local breeder. The owner was away on vacation, and I came every day and combed out those huge dogs, each one shedding a massive...

Like a Bassett Hound at a Picnic

As we all sat under the soaring white tent, clapping and swaying along to the spirited worship band, a soaking rain shower dowsed the field around us. Would the sun come out in time to shine on our annual church picnic?Well good news, it did.But first we enjoyed a...

Why do Dogs Eat Grass?

I know Kelly is on a diet, but does she have to go grazing for greens in the backyard? In my house we’re pushing the salads, so does Kelly think she has to eat one too?The common thought is that dogs eat grass to settle their stomachs. According to Pet...