Squillions, Gracie and Snoopy

Today is Squillion Day.

Gracie, VSquillion Shelter Keeper, has reported that February has been a good month for adoptions.  Adoptions are closing temporarily, but they will be available again in the near future.  These are a nice way to remember a loved furry who has gone to the bridge.

And speaking of Gracie, her mom should be home today to recuperate from her surgery yesterday.  We send lots of purrs and pawtaps to her.

We adopted Squillion Angel Cotton in memory of our dear tortoiseshell Cotton who left us so suddenly last June. Cotton, Crystal, and Jenny will always be in our hearts, as will all those who came before our time be in Jan's.

Don't forget to go by tomorrow and enter the raffle to help Dashies with Moxie adopt Snoopy, the dog they've been fostering.  It will run March 1 through 15th.  And doesn't every dog and cat need a Frankie Furter quilt? 

Purrs and Prayers

Gracie's mom is having surgery today.  She should be home from the hospital tomorrow and will give an update whenever she can.  But she will be away from Gracie's blog and other activities for a few days.

We're sending lots of purrs and pawtaps to her, as well as a prayer for everything to go well so she recuperates rapidly.

Like all of you, we were shocked and saddened to learn Queen Mother Rose died suddenly.  ML posted about it on the Giggleman Gang's blog.   It is so like ML to be helping whenever and wherever she can, even with a barely working phone and computer.

She posted a tribute to Rose on The Royal's blog.

We understand Angel Junior, Orion & Sammy will be adopting Emily, and they are checking on transport for Emily from NJ to UT.  We so hope a home will be found for Brutus and Marigold together.  We are thankful Beau is at peace and not having to go through the loss of a second human and all the trauma that goes with it. 

Herding Ducks and Saving Pets

Hey, remember me?  I'm Merci, the short woofy.  I kinda get overlooked when the big guys are around.  But it's my turn to post today. 

* Yes, Buddy, I know it's not marked on the calendar, but you guys do not get 3 turns to each one of mine, like Sam claims.* 


I have a fun video of neglected ducks having fun in water for the first time. Have you ever see humans try to herd frightened, stampeding ducks? We think the humans need more practice, but all was well in the end.


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We read this short article today and want to be sure to mention it.  Some humans are abusive to other humans, as well as to furries, and threaten the abused person's pet(s) to keep them from leaving.   There are some areas that have set up a program to foster pets while the abused human stays at a shelter and works on plans for the future.  We hope you will read Safety for Abuse Victims and Their Pets. You never know when someone you know - even a fellow blogger - might need this information.  And it could save lives - of a human and pet(s).

Paws for Courage  is a good resource for information.  You might even want to volunteer in some capacity.  

Sunday Smile

This story will have you smiling through your tears.  It's a story of love, 68 years of patience, and forgiveness.  It is also a story that transcends a language barrier between new friends.

You will not regret watching this video.You will meet a very special woman.  It made our day when we watched it. Our hope is it will make yours too.


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