Oakville

Can we stall Spring?

For the past few weeks now, I have really been looking forward to Spring. It’s not that I don’t enjoy being knee-deep in snow, and shoveling it is not only exercise, but is also a chance to meet the neighbors who went into hibernation once the temperature dropped below 0C/32F. It’s not that I don’t like silly temperatures (my definition of silly is anything below -20C/-4F). Continue reading →

Where is Spring?

In our part of the world, Spring (in name only) is just around the corner. The reality however, can be quite different and I can recall freezing over Easter, and also getting a mild sunburn over the same holiday period (different year of course)! Continue reading →

Really?

Part of me is saying “Really? That’s your subject for today’s Post?”, and part of me is saying “Why not? It’s a good story! Continue reading →

Four Years Ago!

Four years ago yesterday, we saw Ray’s adoption notice and, after a brief discussion, decided to take him out for a short walk. He was, not surprisingly, quite indifferent to us. He didn’t know us after all and, at that time, people in general were not his favorite species of creature! Continue reading →

Ray vs Lululemon!

My Blog has received a lot of new Followers just recently so, for their benefit, I should explain that our beloved Ray has an amazing relationship with our local Lululemon** store! Continue reading →

CAUTION: SKUNKS!

I think we need a “CAUTION SKUNKS” sign in our back garden! Continue reading →

Pet After (treatment) Care!

I have read a number of Posts recently about caring for pets when their health has been impacted. Unless you have experience of caring for a sick and/or injured animal, it would be understandable to wonder what the “big deal” is. Your cat/dog is sick, or otherwise needs the vet’s attention… so you take him/her and all is well! Where are the problems? Continue reading →

Cupid?

The video (link below – it may take a minute or two to load) tells a story about a puppy who was found behind a building in Toronto, in a commercial garbage container, and with no front legs! Continue reading →

Dreaming!

“Those Lazy, Crazy, Hazy Days of Summer” (Nat King Cole – 1963), just came to mind when looking at this pic. Dreams of what is not too far away! Continue reading →