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This year Easter is during the month of April. On some years it will actually fall on our wedding anniversary which is also during the month of April. When it comes to the Easter holiday I really like it falling late in March or early …
Today is Friday, April 18th, 2025. Welcome to the Friday ~ Week in Review post! I will be doing these posts every Friday to update you all on what happened throughout the week, so everyone can get caught up on the things they may of …
We’re animal lovers and have always prided ourselves on helping rescue groups, wildlife centers, etc. when needed. All of our pets…every single pet that we’ve had over the past 40 years has been a rescue! NONE have been purchased pets!
With that said…I’m really disgusted by people who have no problem dumping cats and kittens when they’re no longer wanted. We live in a tight-knit neighborhood with a dog groomer living 2 houses away. They run the dog grooming business out of their home, so there is signage up advertising their business. Well, apparently idiots around here can’t read or they would read that they’re groomers, not a rescue group!
Dozens of times every year we’re finding cats and kittens being dropped off in our neighborhood. Sometimes they’re in cardboard boxes, old ratty baskets or buckets. People are freaking cruel. Some with or without collars. All scared to death when we find them. I’m not talking about cats that are part of a feral colony…we have that too! I’m talking about dump-offs from people who no longer want them.
Two months ago we had a cardboard box in our front yard that had been placed there sometime during the night. Inside it…2 old bath towels, a mom cat with 3 new baby kittens. So new…umblical cords were still partially attached! What the heck is wrong with people???? Seriously! Do you not have a heart???
We have several well-known animal rescue groups here that will take them no questions asked. Day or night. Weekday or weekend. There’s no excuse for people to be dumping off unwanted pets in neighborhoods or near grooming businesses, etc. It’s not right. Something has got to be done about this!!!
Frankly, we need more laws regarding animals being dumped off and neglected. As far as I’m concerned, it’s abuse and just as bad as physical abuse. We need to start letting our voices be heard….LOUDLY…that we’re not going to tolerate people coming into our neighborhoods and dumping their unwanted pets! It’s not fair to us and it’s certainly not fair to the animals involved. It’s shameful behavior!
Please….quit dumping off your unwanted pets! There’s animal rescue groups, humane societies, the ASPCA and others who can help you. Don’t know where to go? Call your local VET or several VETS and ask for resources for help. It’s cruel to just box them up and dump them! Shame on you!!!
This year we’ve made the commitment to get outside for more physical activity. Since we’re older, that physical activity comes mostly in the form of walking. Not only are we getting beneficial exercise, but we’re getting natural vitamin D from the sun and fresh air …
Today is Friday, April 11th, 2025. Welcome to the Friday ~ Week in Review post! I will be doing these posts every Friday to update you all on what happened throughout the week, so everyone can get caught up on the things they may of …
Lancaster County is known for being a farming community. You’ll find hundreds of Amish and regular farms. During the spring, summer and fall season you’ll often see the farmers out working in the fields. One thing that has always impressed me was the size of these farms! Some are quite large in size!!!
While on a recent road trip we spent an afternoon driving around on the back roads through Lancaster County. We were visiting some of the area’s covered bridges, antique stores, farmer’s markets, quilt shops and other small attractions. It’s amazing what you will stumble across when driving around on the back roads!
For an example – We sat for 20 minutes as one farmer moved his cattle from one pasture to another. That meant they had to cross the road. Lucky for us…we were in no hurry and got to watch as they wrangled them from one area to another.
On another road we watched an Amish guy work on his buggy which was sitting alongside the road. It appeared that he was having an issue with one of the wheels. Inside the buggy sat the wife while 2 children played alongside the road. Don’t worry, they weren’t in danger of oncoming traffic.
About 10 minutes later we ran across a little Amish-run produce stand which sat along the road at the end of their driveway. We parked and checked out all of the goodies they had to offer. We purchased several fresh produce items and a little Amish-made doll for my niece. Prices were excellent and much better than those found in a tourist-style gift store.
When you’re taking a road trip…take the time to check out some of the back roads and small towns along the way. You never know what you may find.
Today is Friday, April 4th, 2025. Welcome to the Friday ~ Week in Review post! I will be doing these posts every Friday to update you all on what happened throughout the week, so everyone can get caught up on the things they may of …
Every year in late March through early April we’re treated to the beauty from the cherry blossom trees that grow in our area. We see them in a wide variety of different colors – white, light pink, vivid pink and a pinkish red color. They …