tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post8604777615188466074..comments2023-12-23T02:16:43.463-08:00Comments on "Rational Preparedness" : The Blog: The Many Gifts of AnimalsJaneofVirginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-2030543195135219252013-02-27T05:23:19.057-08:002013-02-27T05:23:19.057-08:00Linda, Husbands require the most care and feeding...Linda, Husbands require the most care and feeding of all ! LOL Seriously though, I wanted to convey that I am not the only one caring for animals. A lot of the mucking, cleaning, and fence building is just beyond my strength, and so my husband and sons do a fair measure of this kind of thing.JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-5819385804735867022013-02-26T21:42:33.391-08:002013-02-26T21:42:33.391-08:00Okay, I need to find a husband, at least, to have ...Okay, I need to find a husband, at least, to have more animals...lol. You just need that miniature pony! <br /><br />Since I live on 1/3 acre lot in the city, the dog would be fine. I need more land for more animals. And a husband.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991571309786149363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-20566508403526785322013-02-24T13:39:00.066-08:002013-02-24T13:39:00.066-08:00Mosquitoes are supposed to be here as food to bird...Mosquitoes are supposed to be here as food to birds, and fleas are here to inspire us to have Flea Markets. I don't have any other wise ideas. Of course, I do have some strange ideas, Lotta Joy. I was the first person to propose chocolate as one of the main food groups, so don't mind me.JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-87229564939630330322013-02-24T13:36:44.867-08:002013-02-24T13:36:44.867-08:00Linda, I don't do everything here. I do alpac...Linda, I don't do everything here. I do alpaca shots, animal injections, monthly heartworm preventive for dogs, and cats. A lot of the work here is done by my husband, some of my sons, and occasionally my daughter and her boyfriend. I do love all of the animals, although I still don't have that miniature pony I keep talking about. LOLJaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-38931971784167092082013-02-24T13:31:29.496-08:002013-02-24T13:31:29.496-08:00I only have hens. But, I would have a Border Colli...I only have hens. But, I would have a Border Collie and Muscovy ducks if I could. Right now, I could not handle a larger animal than a chicken. Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991571309786149363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-14706728586793042282013-02-24T10:23:23.114-08:002013-02-24T10:23:23.114-08:00Whew. I hold you in the highest regard, Jane. An...Whew. I hold you in the highest regard, Jane. And I was hoping you couldn't come up with a 'rational' reason they are here. Bath toys. I can now keep my former opinion regarding alligators....and mosquitoes and fleas.lotta joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742978845913126675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-7654338102599794722013-02-24T04:20:57.921-08:002013-02-24T04:20:57.921-08:00Yes, all animals are precious, and I think are one...Yes, all animals are precious, and I think are one of the joys we are given here on Earth. About alligators, I have always subscribed to the idea that alligators are here as a template for plastic bath toys for children ! My kids had a bath alligator as a toy for years !JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-58975888400705101362013-02-23T20:22:23.739-08:002013-02-23T20:22:23.739-08:00To me, ALL animals are precious and deserve more t...To me, ALL animals are precious and deserve more than they are given... except alligators. I just can't imagine why they exist. And please don't tell me they serve a purpose. I don't want to start adoring them too. *smiles*lotta joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742978845913126675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-50494493691420401042013-02-23T13:45:06.545-08:002013-02-23T13:45:06.545-08:00We don't have as many animals as we did, but I...We don't have as many animals as we did, but I enjoy them all. Little dogs can be precious creatures.JaneofVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320442534060401465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1185219031783989911.post-3774988530536718212013-02-23T09:13:39.848-08:002013-02-23T09:13:39.848-08:00My only experience is with cattle, rabbits, dogs a...My only experience is with cattle, rabbits, dogs and cats. All I have now is a little Dachshund, but she's a good little watch dog.Gorges Smythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777621500611603786noreply@blogger.com