January 20, 2012   Posted in: Pet Services  No Comments

In Memory of Cyrus, a very sweet cat who will be missed.

 

 

January 16, 2012   Posted in: Pet Services  No Comments

Pet Care in Marathon, Florida from Jan. to March 2012

November 18, 2011   Posted in: Pet Services  No Comments

August 4, 2011   Posted in: Pet Services  No Comments

New Visitors in the Back Yard

All the little birds were chirping and  building their nests while the chipmunks and red and gray squirrels were scurrying about when suddenly a pair of mallard ducks waddled into the back yard and started feeding on cracked corn and sunflower seeds. Since breeding season is in early Spring, the female may have laid her eggs recently. Clutch size is 8-13 eggs, which is more than half of the female’s body weight. Ducklings can immediately swim as soon as they hatch. I’ll be scoping the area periodically in the early a.m. and maybe eventually see the whole family.

May 3, 2011   Posted in: Pet Services  No Comments

Sooty the Red Bellied Woodpecker

One day, we heard a noise in the fireplace, which sounded like a bird flapping his wings. We looked outside at the chimney and a redbellied woodpecker was looking down and chirping. It became apparent that the woodpecker’s mate was stuck above the damper. We called the Wild Bird Rescue Center and they sent over two men who spent 2 1/2 hours trying to rescue the woodpecker. The damper was broken and stuck shut. They finally forced it open enough to grab little Sooty, who immediately started sqawking. He appeared to be fine, but was kept overnight to be sure he was okay. They cleaned his eyes, which were covered with soot. The next morning, Sooty was released and flew happily into the tree next door. It was a good feeling to see him healthy and happy. We’ve since seen him here with his  mate.

February 24, 2011   Posted in: Pet Services  No Comments

Happy Groundhog Day!

February 2, 2011   Posted in: Pet Services  Comments Closed

In Memory of Precious Chiquita – 16 years old

Chiquita was very, very special. The first time I took care of her, I  fell in love with her sweet personality.    She was so easy to please. She loved to go on her walks and she loved to give me kisses. She had a voracious appetite for a teeny dog. She was queen of the couch. She lived happily with 3 big dogs and two beautiful cats and, of course, her loving family. She will be greatly missed!

December 21, 2010   Posted in: Pet Services  No Comments

These turkeys just visited. No snow yet.

December 18, 2010   Posted in: Pet Services  No Comments

Flocks of grackles came this Fall!

December 18, 2010   Posted in: Pet Services  No Comments