Real Women

I just got done watching a really good movie.It's called "Real Women Have Curves." It's kind of a spanish based movie.You can watch it in English or Spanish but it's primarily in English.I had asked DH to rent it for me because I had only gotten to see a portion of it on HBO and wanted to watch the whole thing all the way through.He ended up buying it for me for Valentine's Day.I just didn't watch it until tonight.I think I was kind of waiting for the right night.I don't know if that makes much sense.I just knew how much this movie would touch me.I've always been very interested in Spanish heritage and the way people live in Mexico.I should be interested, DH is half Latino.Even before he and I got together though, I was always drawn to that culture.I want our children to have a stronger bond with their heritage than I had with mine.This movie isn't even close to what it's actually like but I enjoyed it anyways.It really touched me.I really don't have much to say.I just wanted to share that movie with you.Even if I'm the only out there that liked it.I'm getting ready to make a list of the seeds I need for spring.We're going to plant pumpkins this year.I have several kinds of flowers that I'd like to plant too.This yard needs some color to it.I want sunflowers for the birds.Morning glories for me.I'd like some Iris' too.I just don't know where I want to plant everything.The pumpkins will be hard because I need some place in the yard where there's a decent amount of room and no animals will trample them or eat them.That's the problem with goats, they'll eat anything that's not cement.Maybe I'll look up some flowers while I'm on here.Anyone out there have a favorite flower that they like to plant or see planted?I'm really fond of morning glories, especially if there's a good variety of colors.It's like, every morning there's a present waiting for you outside, all you have to do is get up early enough to open it.Well, that's all for me.I've got to get back to the circus.The bird keeps attempting to remove the cats paws, the dogs are fighting over a sock and the bunnies are making noise about wanting more water.

 

Nothing New

Well, there's not a whole lot new today. My mom might get laid off due to some other company striking. They make axle's or something. My mom works for the H2 (Hummer) plant, which is kind of owned by GM and GM gets 90% of some part from them. Can't make more Hummer's without that ole axle. I found out that the little kitty, is still homeless. DH went down to the people's house I thought he may belong to and they said they don't have a cat like that and they too just had a female dropped off in front of their house. At least we didn't end up with both of them. Did litter boxes today. *shudder* Cats have the worst smelling poop and pee out of anyother animal. It's my least favorite thing about all these animals. One gets an upset tummy and they alllll get an upset tummy. Ick.

Since I don't have much to say, I figured I'd just tell ya all some of the things I've learned over the years. There is no perfect animal. The ugliest animal ever created, was man. Birds have very complex little minds and caring for them, can be complicated. All animals deserve to be loved and none should ever die in the backroom of a shelter just because they were born at the wrong time or to the wrong people.Horses are just big dogs. You only know your true friends when in times of crisis. Blood is thicker than water, it just takes some people longer to realize it than others. Most trash, can be used somehow for an animal. Example: an old grate to a bird cage, can be used as a shelf in a cat cage for resting, an old "useless" towel, can be used as a hammock, pop caps can be used as bird toys, pepsi boxes make nice bunny houses.  I could make that list go on and on. Animal people are very sensitive to what's said around and about their animals.  That's my wisdom for the day.

Work And Then Some....

I went up to the shelter today.There's really not much new since the last time I was up there.We have a new dog, a border collie mix.A new goat.His name is Tucker and he's absolutely giant!He's very large for a pygmy.A few new cats and a couple more guinea pigs but that's about it.We have three puppies coming in this weekend sometime from central Indiana.I think I may have found the stray cat's home.There's some people that moved in this past summer and when they moved in, the previous owner had left two kittens behind She was keeping them in the barn and I'm pretty sure one of them was gray and white.I'll have to find out for sure tomorrow though.I really hope this kitty has a home.I hate this journal thing sometimes.You guys all comment and there's really no place for me to answer your comments.So I think I'm going to use this entry for just that.Forgive me if I keep jumping around on this one, I'll have to keep returning to my journal to find out what has been written by all of you.To answer the question about betta's being in those small little containers; I don't know if that's a good size or not, I surely wouldn't want to live out the rest of my life in a little bowl.I usually give them a good sized tank, especially if I get lucky enough to find a betta compatible with other fish.I currently have 6 female betta's in a ten galloon tank and they do great together I've never had female's that fight.The pigeon, Cloud as a pet is a long story.I might explain someday but it'll be another one of those long entries.His previous owner was a breeder and didn't want him, he basically could've cared less if he lived or died.Sxysweetart, I'm sorry you don't have horses anymore.I did read your journal entry, I'm just not real good at leaving comments more times than not.If you're ever in Northern Indiana, send me an email and if weather is permitting, we can go out riding!If anyone ever has questions for me, about anything, just comment or email and I'll be sure to get back to you.If you ever have any animal questions, I'm knowledgeable in most areas and with most animals.LOL

 

Raining Cats and... Cats

There's a very good possibility that the little female stray is pregnant.  She's really way too young to be having a litter of kittens.  This is probably her very first heat.  I was fairly hopeful that she wouldn't be prego but now I'm having my doubts.  The reason for that is, suddenly there's more strays outside my door.  Which usually means there's a cat somewhere in heat or was recently in heat.  Gee, I wonder where there's a female unspayed cat that could've went into heat?  Me and my mom were watching "In a fix" and heard cats outside fighting.  One of them was our only indoor/outdoor cat, Scardy. He can usually be found patrolling the yard and making sure no unauthorized cats enter his territory.  I ran outside, barefoot (apparently my brain thought it had suddenly turned into summer overnight) and found a ball of fur rolling around, hissing and growling.  I first tried the 'here kitty, kitty' obviously not going to get their attention.  I then attempted the hysterical screaming 'you two knock it off!' again, no results.  I followed the ball of fur across the driveway where they stopped for a breather and to stare at one another.  This time when I called here kitty kitty, the stray started to come to me, only to be attacked by my cat once again.  From what I saw of him though, he looks like a purebred Russian Blue.  Basically, he's a really pretty colored gray cat.  I eventually found Scardy in the barn licking his wounds.  He's getting older and isn't quite the tom cat he used to be, don't tell him that though.  I carried him in the house and cleaned his wounds and left a note not to allow him outside no matter what type of deal he tries to make for a pardon.  He can go back out in a few days.  Hopefully, the other cat will have given up on finding a girlfriend by then.

Vet business

We took our pigeon, Cloud to the vet today for the first time.  He needed to have his beak trimmed.  Only took a few minutes and he was a good boy the whole time!  We'll probably have to take him up there every few months otherwise his beak just keeps growing until he can't eat or even drink. 

I'll be going to work tomorrow!!!!  Yippy!!  Well, technically, I'll be going to work today.  I haven't been to the shelter in quite some time and I'm sure I'll be in for a guilt trip.  For now, I'm going to count the days till Ohio!  And of course, I have to split up my entry.  Maybe I need to learn how to use less details?

Ohio

I'm really starting to get excited about going to Ohio to the equine affair.  My mom is trying to find something that we can do that I'll enjoy as well.  I'd really like to go to the Columbus Zoo.  It's just so huge that I don't know if we'll have time.  I'm a big zoo person.  Everytime we leave town, I check the net to see if there's a zoo in a nearby city that we could stop by.  Even if we don't get a chance to go by the zoo, I still think it'll be a lot of fun. 

 I still haven't found the little stray kitty's home. She's definitely made herself at home here though. I took her downstairs earlier and watched tv with her in an enclosed room. She acted like it was no big deal, like she'd always been in that room, in this house. Silly cat.

 I was looking for a bird show in Ohio but actually found one much closer to home. The weekend before the equine affair, there's going to be a bird thing in Mishawaka, about 20 minutes from my house. Admission is only $3 per person. I'm going to see if I can talk DH into taking me. They'll have a few vendors there. Bird stuff is always cheaper if you buy it directly from a vendor. I can't wait to bring home all those toys for Ellie!!!! Not much has really happened today. It was the 5th anniversary of the day my friend killed himself, so I wasn't up for much. (on the 23rd) I never am this time of year. I basically just slept all day today and spent some time getting to know the little kitty. I'll try and get some pics of her on here soon. I don't have a diigital camera so I'll end up having to take her up to the shelter and have her picture taken there.

Was I born in Catnip??? Part 1

I woke up today, with the intent on relaxing. I figured I deserved it after the night I had, right? Well, someone else apparently had other plans for me. I was laying in my room with my legs up on pillows, watching the Rockingham race, or at least getting ready to. I heard our dogs outside barking and I lifted Mia, DH's dog, up to look out the window. I wasn't looking for anything really, just goofing off with the dog. All of the sudden, this animal goes flying across my pasture. At first, I figured it was a bunny, that is, until it climbed up a tree and then I was pretty sure it was a cat, unless bunnies can suddenly climb. I got my shoes on and grabbed a jacket and set out for the field. My mom had been outside feeding horses and I asked her if she'd seen it and she said 'How could I not? He was in here fighting with Scardy.' I continued out to the pasture, hoping the cat was still in the tree and hadn't fled yet. He was up the tree all right. And crying to get down. Cats are born with claws, you'd think they'd learn how to use them. Me and my mom stood at the bottom of the tree for a good ten minutes trying to teach this cat the proper way to get down. Eventually, he got close enough that I could grab his neck. I always brace myself for the claws that are about to be dug into me and the teeth that are about to be snapping at my face but this one, he never even hissed. I could smell the gasoline and oil on him as soon as he was in my arms. I knew immediately, this cat had been sleeping inside of an engine recently. I carried him to our bathroom, only to find out, he is actually a she and an unspayed she at that. My initial plan had been to bring it in the house, clean it up, get him/her some food and water and let him back outside. But I am not about to be responsible for this cat having a litter of kittens, especially considering the cat probably doesn't have a home and is planning on making her home here. Then, I'd be stuck with a female cat AND her kittens, no thank you. Now though, I had to clean out a cat cage for her and find something to put kitty litter in.