My Home is a Zoo

Pets improve wellbeing of older people

2009-12-18T17:45:00.001-08:00

I found this great article in the Sunday Telegraph a couple of weeks ago and wanted to share it with you, hopefully here's the link :-) sue

http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/body-soul/pets-improve-wellbeing-of-older-people/story-e6frfot9-1225804624095

Next sorry tale - and cute kitty - meet little Mez

2009-11-08T03:46:00.001-08:00

This is little Mez (named after her rescuer). Mez was witnessed being swept into the gutter with the leaf litter and dirt. The person sweeping just kept saying 'not mine' over and over. Little Mez was only 395g, shaking with fear and hadn't eaten for a few days. Luckily 1 week later she is playful and happy, trusting and inquisitive. Her new family will be soooo lucky to have her.

My how time flies

2009-11-05T03:06:00.000-08:00

This is Pepe and Fanta just before Fanta went to his forever home. Pepe and I were very sad at first even though we are happy for Fanta. No rest for the wicked though, keep an eye out for our next lost soul, Mez, who was swept into the street with the dirt and leaves and rescued by a lovely passer-by... I don't know why I am still surprised by how some people treat animals.

Meet little Fanta

2009-09-01T06:32:00.000-07:00

This is Fanta, 2 1/2 weeks old and grabbing life (and his bottle) with both paws! As usual Pepe is being an excellent big brother. Fanta is all alone so Pepe is trying to teach hime how to play with pingpong balls and giving him a warm place to snuggle as you can see. All other fur family members are being their lovely, accepting selves, lucky Fanta and lucky me!!

How gorgeous is my little boy.

2009-07-30T04:47:00.000-07:00

Mum takes me to the dog park almost everyday - I just love it! As you can see from my biiig smile. These are my best friends MacIntyre, Oscar & Herbie (my girlfriend gypsy is camera shy - I'll get her next time).

Lost souls 4 weeks on...

2009-06-18T16:30:00.000-07:00

Little Ray and Cloud (was Skye) have survived against all odds and no longer cry for their mumma whenever they're awake. They are still small but full of character and energy. Nearly ready to find their fur-ever homes (sniff).

Two little lost souls

2009-05-18T04:10:00.000-07:00

These lovely little guys arrived today via 2 kind souls at the gym. They were found dumped outside a block of units. I think they are about 3weeks old. To give some perspective that is my palm in the front of the picture. The one on the left is Skye, on the right is Ray (named after their saviours!)

Oh No! Pepe caught ringworm

2009-04-29T04:03:00.000-07:00

I tried to be so careful isolating my foster cats/kittens but somehow Pepe has been diagnosed with ringworm. I know its not life threatening but now how do I get the spores out of the carpet, bedding, furniture, soft toys. I feel very guilty - although it doesn't seem to be affecting him - he still loves me (phew!)

2009-04-24T02:28:00.000-07:00

oops! Pepe arrived in November, not June

My new Puppy

2009-04-24T02:20:00.000-07:00

I can't believe I haven't posted a picture of Pepe! He arrived in June when one of my home pilates clients was about to take him to the pound after only 3 weeks. I was going to find him a new home but he is such a joy and got on so well with the rest of the household he ended up staying. Having a dog has really opened up my social life and really brought my neighbours together. He is certainly a wonderful gift.

Georgie has a bath (and floods the kitchen in the process!)

2008-08-18T22:56:00.000-07:00

Not much more to say after the title. Georgie lets me know when she wants a bath by getting very excited each time I turn on the kitchen tap! About every 10 days or so...

A very special girl

2008-06-12T06:20:00.000-07:00

Jenna is very special. Quiet & shy but very loving, she insists on helping to mother my foster kittens and is accepting of all my other animals.

2008-06-12T06:12:00.000-07:00

Charlie Brown is 1 year old and likes to get into all sorts of strange places - although tucking himself into bed on a cold day isn't so strange is it...

Georgie-cat

2008-06-12T06:03:00.000-07:00

Georgie thinks she's a cat and hunts the toy mice. She also like to try and groom the cats but they don't trust her & her sharp beak so they run away, as you can see in the video...

Georgie the lorikeet

2008-06-12T05:52:00.000-07:00

This is Georgie. Georgie fell in lust with my friend Sharon so we thought he was a boy but last Saturday and again yesterday he laid an egg - so I guess he's a she!! Georgie has just had a bath here and is feeling particularly smug - as you can see.

Georgie fluttered into my life in December. We don't know how she got into the hospital courtyard with clipped wings but I saved her from the stray cats - no one ever claimed her so I guess she's here to stay!!

Oliver settles in

2008-05-31T01:31:00.000-07:00

As you can see Oliver has made himself right at home, as cats do. He and Charlie Brown (CB for short) are partners in crime, although in the photo they look like angels! The budgie, Coco, dive bombs him but she better be careful - he nearly caught her last time :-)

Ollie & CB play chasies, it's hard to believe he's blind most of the time. If you know Oliver feel free to return to this blog for an update on how he's going. Cheers! Sue