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  1. Darkkin

    Dog disease

    There was a similar outbreak of canine 'flu' in Michigan and Texas about this same time last year. A majority those afflicted were shelters and rescues. (Animals already potentially compromised through no fault of their own.) Dogs most significantly affected have been from multi-dog...
  2. Darkkin

    What is Your Pet Doing Right Now?

    We've been out and about this month on a fund raising challenge for St Jude's Children's Hospital. 31 miles in 31 days. We've reached that and then some. We've also been lucky to have had a lovely fall thus far. The leaves have been amazing. We've discovered a number of new paths and...
  3. Darkkin

    Getting a dog. (Bernese mountain dog)

    A crucial fact about Bernese Mountain Dogs more than 55.1% of them end up with cancer. Twice the normal rate of most breeds. Their life span is usually about 6 years with 9 being the upper limit. Right now I have a Husky/Eskimo mix and an Aussie. Our greyhound recently lost a short battle...
  4. Darkkin

    Please is a stupid word

    Please note...Hypothetical situation. Pronoun you is an abstract figment of imagination for illustration purposes only. It is not a personal form of address directed at anyone. Please presents a semblance of choice, not an obey this or else. Anyone with strict parents knows the difference...
  5. Darkkin

    What is Your Pet Doing Right Now?

    Couple of big wins today. Mar chose to nap in his crate while I made dinner and Potato Cat stole the big bed in the livingroom.
  6. Darkkin

    Bats and being bitten...

    It is a blessing that rabies is as rare as it is in humans, a unicorn among a herd of horses. The rarity of the transmission is often why it has a 99% fatality rate. Profilactic treatment is ineffective after just 24 hrs. The Milwaukee Protocol is the only known treatment to have produced a...
  7. Darkkin

    Bats and being bitten...

    Bats are the single largest source of rabies transmission in the US. Granted the occurrence is minute. 21 cases, all but one proving fatal since 1997.
  8. Darkkin

    Do you think pets help or hinder mental wellbeing?

    Getting a new pet after the passing of an old one is in no way a betrayal. Often it becomes a living memory of a beloved companion. The times of happiness and contentment they brought are closer to the surface, more tangible. e.g. Potato Cat's coat pattern is eerily similar to my CatCat's...
  9. Darkkin

    Do you think pets help or hinder mental wellbeing?

    It depends on the pet(s) and/or people. Personally, my boys ground me, keep me active, and generally improve my days. They significantly reduce my blood pressure and anxiety, form the core of my routine, and always make me smile. Not gonna lie, there are some days they can be a challenge, but...
  10. Darkkin

    What is Your Pet Doing Right Now?

    This is what acceptance looks like. Rue Dog has never allowed any animal other than Potato Cat this close...Mar also managed to get in the reading chair without a running start.
  11. Darkkin

    Putting the Pieces Together

    When you just watered your orchids, know you need to do dishes, and also know orchids love humidity...Run a sink full of lobster boil hot water for the dishes and allow it to slowly cool to a comfortable temperature. Orchids get the benefit of the steamy air.
  12. Darkkin

    What is Your Pet Doing Right Now?

    Marlowe was not impressed with having to do laundry. It cuts into playtime. It didn't help our dryer bit the dust and the solar powered back up (clothesline) got called into action.
  13. Darkkin

    What is Your Pet Doing Right Now?

    Glad you found your kitty. One of the worst feelings in the world is not knowing where one's pet is.
  14. Darkkin

    What is Your Pet Doing Right Now?

  15. Darkkin

    What is Your Pet Doing Right Now?

    More Marlowe antics. We love enrichment toys, are confused by french fries, had a socialization outing, and taught Rue Dog how to fetch.
  16. Darkkin

    Do u like parties and party planning?

    Nope. Walking barefoot in the snow has more appeal.
  17. Darkkin

    What is Your Pet Doing Right Now?

    These boys have an amazing capacity for adaptation. Marlowe will never replace Zwi, he wasn't meant to, but he does bridge the gap left by the loss of an amazing dog. The way this pup meshes with Potato Cat and Rue Dog is nothing short of stunning. Mar is a wonderful guy.
  18. Darkkin

    What is Your Pet Doing Right Now?

    This level of acceptance from Rue Dog is absolutely unpresedented. Marlowe adores Rue Dog, but also takes care to respect Rue's social cues. This is what socialization looks like...
  19. Darkkin

    What is Your Pet Doing Right Now?

    Rue Dog and Marlowe.
  20. Darkkin

    What is Your Pet Doing Right Now?

    This is Marlowe Jones...
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