News, Advice and Resources for Thoughtful Pet People
I like goats (not so much sheep), but I’m not sure I could live with this. Some of them seem like they haven’t gotten the hang of caprine or ovine language. Others just seem to have an attitude problem. Enjoy! (thanks, Holly!)
And don’t miss these other goat posts:
http://youtu.be/PpccpglnNf0
xoJane has practical advice on how to How Not To Be A Dick At The Vet Hospital. Both of Claire Lower’s parents are vets and she’s heard lots of stories about difficult owners. Her father says, “Not all pet owners are crazy, but all crazy people have pets.” Your pets will be better off if you’re not one of those crazy people!
Claire’s mom has also written a piece on her own blog on being a good vet client. I was really struck by this piece of advice:
Be upfront with the doctor. If you only have $250 to spend let them know. The worst feeling is running blood tests and X-rays then finding out there is no more money to treat the pet. I have a saying.. “X-rays are not therapeutic”
Don’t let your embarrassment hurt your pet. Speak up and tell your vet what’s going on. Your pets are counting on you!
Buttermilk is a Nigerian dwarf goat kid and she is a TOOT! She lives on the Took A Leap Farm in Maine with all her goat friends who must be very patient souls given her antics in this video. Little Miss Buttermilk has her own Facebook page .
Here’s a zoo’s worth of interspecies videos for today!
Dog & Goat
http://youtu.be/IwU1yF7lcbg
Kitten & Rabbit
Cat & Dog
Dog & Horse
Jan Van Dusen, who has fostered over 70 cats, went up against the IRS and won. Good news for animal rescue groups all over the U.S. Van Dusen had deducted expenses she had incurred while fostering cats for an IRS- approved charity. The ruling will make it easier for volunteers to help animal rescue groups. Yea!
Check out the article to learn more and keep your receipts for next year’s taxes, if you’re fostering or providing some other service.