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Sweetie

We have a female Persian cat named Sidney, but we call her “Sweetie” at home. She’s a very sweet kitty. She always wants to be cuddled. Every time we get home, she waits by her bedroom door so that when we open it, she can greet us by rubbing her body on our feet. Although Homer is cuter than she, she is no doubt the sweeter.

There were times that Sidney would just sit on my lap and not...

Halloween is for Chickens

On the afternoon of October 31st, all four children at the Kuegler mini-farm were busy carving pumpkins. Typically when they carve pumpkins, a big concern is saving the seeds for roasting. However, this year they had a different concern. They needed to save the filling for the girls. Yes, even though they were excited for the sugar fix that would arrive later that evening, our four kids (ages 7-12) were thinking about what would be exciting for our chickens. They all know that seeds are on top of the list. The kids did save some seeds for their own munching enjoyment. However,...

Where to Find the Perfect Pet

So, you’ve determined that you’re mature, responsible, and caring enough to have a pet. Now, the next question is where is the best place to find a pet? If you want a low-maintenance pet, such as a fish, bird, rodent, or lizard, the local pet store is your best bet. Not all stores are created equally, though. You may want to look around to find out which stores care for their animals best. Avoid pet stores that look run-down and dirty. Chances are the animals they keep aren’t healthy. Look for a well-lit pet store that with a knowledgeable staff that...

Squam Lake

I, being in middle school, recently went on a field trip to Squam Lake. It is an amazing place! We went inside, and the host brought out three animals. The first one was a barred owl. It was gorgeous! Its face was snowy white, and its body was brownish. The second animal was a mink. Its coat was glossy and a deep shade of brown. It was hilarious! The mink was very riled up. It kept jumping up and down the sides of the walls. Back and forth. Back and forth. Once it even got on the wire mesh roof! Everybody...

Fish are Friends, Not Food

In my last article, I talked about my dogs. Now, I’ll be sharing a story about my cat named Homer.

“Fish are friends, not food.” I always remember this line from the movie Finding Nemo. This is the motto of the shark named Bruce in the movie. Now, I’m wondering if Homer follows this motto, too.

I have an aquarium at home with lots of goldfish. Homer and my other cat named Sidney are staying in a...