Tag Archives: dogs

How Animals Teach Us to be Human

Posted on February 15, 2019 by

Part One The animals I’ve loved have taught me far more than I’ve taught them. For example: Animal behaviorists say that cats are loners. And this is sometimes mistaken for proof that cats don’t care. False. I know this because … Continue reading →

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Animal Group Names

Posted on October 22, 2018 by

Most official names for things are dull. But group names for animals are a hoot. Here are some of my favorites (Source: The Oxford Dictionary): Appropriate  (What else could they be called?) Cats – Pounce or Glaring (often both at … Continue reading →

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Clever Animals

Posted on July 30, 2018 by

Originally posted on Mitch Teemley:
Animals are cleverer than we give them credit for. They can… Operate their own café: “How would you like your eggs, sir?” Keep the fire going while we’re away. Overcome ridiculous odds. Do impressions of…

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It’s Raining Cats and Dog

Posted on June 9, 2018 by

If where you live it’s precipitating cats and dogs today If felines and canines be declinating find a cozy abode and just stay Interestingly, it seems the best way to escape when it’s raining cats and dogs, is to curl … Continue reading →

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Difference Between Dogs and Cats – Illustrated

Posted on May 31, 2018 by

Child: “Daddy, how are dogs different from cats?” Dad: “Watch this video, my child, and then you’ll understand.” Suggestion: Leave sound off (music is a bit cutesy).

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Happy Tuesday, Humans!

Posted on May 8, 2018 by

How wonderful is it that animals tolerate us, and sometimes even deign to love us? “An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language.” ~Martin Buber             “Until one has loved an animal, … Continue reading →

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Only Love

Posted on April 26, 2018 by

“If I have prophetic powers, and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and have the faith to move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.”  ~1 Corinthians 13:2 Only love can make us whole. Only love can … Continue reading →

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