http://allcreatures.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by ! All Creatures Great And Small (Wild and Domesticated Animals) en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:50:53 GMT 2009-12-29T18:50:53Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967059&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace You know, Ben Franklin said "Early to bed, and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise." , but old Ben didn't have Buddy to contend with... We racked out somewhere around two-thirty, I . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:31:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967059&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Ron (in complete sheeple overload) W. 2009-12-29T15:31:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963630&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace   Christmas morning for me was spent mostly with the animals.  Daisy & Mason had a great Christmas. Thanks Gather for the Petco gift card I won and thanks to Debra H. for her little package . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 16:14:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963630&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Kim B. 2009-12-26T16:14:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962859&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace     I remember seeing this on tv when I was just a kid! So simple yet so profound! Merry Christmas! C):-) Fri, 25 Dec 2009 18:21:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962859&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Dan (Cowboy Up) V. 2009-12-25T18:21:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962047&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Part of my annual Christmas tradition is the reading of the story of Shep the Dog from Ft. Benton, Montana.  Hope you enjoy the story as much as I do! During the summer of 1936 a sheepherder . . . Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:54:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962047&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Dan (Cowboy Up) V. 2009-12-24T19:54:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960895&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace  Merry Christmas to everyone here at Gather~ My second family~    Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:58:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960895&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Kim B. 2009-12-23T21:58:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957576&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace I took a walk out to my mailbox today. I hadn't checked it since Thursday.  I left Daisy behind, didn't want her to reinjure herself, plus she hates the snow now anyways.  I didn't get a . . . Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:55:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977957576&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Kim B. 2009-12-21T21:55:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977954856&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace My kitchen window is blocked by the snow. <- amaryllis's are getting snowshine     I thought, okay, let's go out and get a picture of the barn. As you can . . . Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:57:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977954856&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Kim B. 2009-12-19T19:57:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953989&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace It was in the eighties but exactly when I don't remember. It was a normal Christmas Eve. We were eating dinner as a family. We were in the kitchen, we had Christmas music playing on the stereo in the . . . Sat, 19 Dec 2009 03:34:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953989&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Patti M. 2009-12-19T03:34:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953949&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Hi my name is Shadow. I came to live with my people four years ago. I'm glad they choose me to come to their home. I did not like it at that Humane Society place. I like to lay beside mommy . . . Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:31:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953949&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Patti M. 2009-12-19T02:31:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950831&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace My little Tory, the Diva thinks that anything we eat she should eat (Heaven forbid anyone would let her know she is a dog and not human). One of Tory's favorite snacks is Pear Flavored Yoplait . . . Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:56:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950831&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Debra H. 2009-12-17T02:56:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977949057&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Hi! My name is Hopper! My two favorite things about being a rabbit are all of the wonderful head rubs I get and being able to hop/run everywhere.  I also enjoy exploring and doing . . . Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:27:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977949057&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace M.K. Mueller 2009-12-16T01:27:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944661&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Thought I would share something that came to me thru a Yahoo group: In Honor of Shepherds & Shepherdesses The weather this winter has shown its bits of tempest Wild winds, bitter cold, . . . Sun, 13 Dec 2009 06:08:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944661&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Carolyn K. 2009-12-13T06:08:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944371&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace  I was in a town in Virginia today. I won't say where, don't want to upset anyone by putting their Christmas event down.  But, I had to get out and take pictures because it didn't make any . . . Sat, 12 Dec 2009 23:27:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944371&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Kim B. 2009-12-12T23:27:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944165&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Lady's! Listen up! Do not! I repeat! Do not make this Auntie's recipe's!!! You will have every little mongrol on the street banging at your door! You think I am kidding!?! I assure you..I am not! I made . . . Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:23:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944165&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Cindy B. 2009-12-12T19:23:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944066&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace         How About you??   Written and sung by then 11 yr. old Gayla Peevey back in 1953! C):-) Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:48:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944066&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Dan (Cowboy Up) V. 2009-12-12T17:48:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977943744&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace The procedure is basically tying off and strangling the hemmerhoidal "sack" until it simply falls off.... Bull tart's and horse apple's!!! I tell you, it is not that easy!!!! My Husband wrote a post . . . Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:33:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977943744&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Cindy B. 2009-12-12T10:33:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977942980&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Have any of you seen the movie,"The Proposal?"  There is a scene in it that is hysterical with Sandra Bullock.  Well, it just about happened to me yesterday.  In the movie, Sandra . . . Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:22:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977942980&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Kim B. 2009-12-11T20:22:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977942471&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Daisy assured me that she was up to her mouse patrol with Mason today .   Standing at the top of the stairs with the ball in her mouth, how could I say no?     . . . Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:10:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977942471&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Kim B. 2009-12-11T14:10:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977941213&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace The unique behavior and amazing abilities of animals are often the driving impulse for some fascinating research and entertaining videos.  Who doesn't love a good animal video? Enjoy the show folks! . . . Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:02:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977941213&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Sandy and John J. 2009-12-10T19:02:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977940959&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace   Late last night, while I was eating my dinner, I noticed Daisy by my feet looking up wagging her tail. First I've seen that in days. I minced up some of my chicken breast and she wolfed it down. . . . Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:53:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977940959&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Kim B. 2009-12-10T16:53:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937623&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace I posted earlier that Daisy is getting better. A little while ago, she collapsed again on the floor. It's like her whole left side gave out on her and she is crying. She has had lyme disease before . . . Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:22:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937623&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Kim B. 2009-12-08T21:22:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935681&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace  It is just so hard to watch an animal suffer. Especially if it's a devoted pet.  You know first off when you get your pet, it's a big commitment and years of tlc.  The rewards are worth . . . Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:00:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935681&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Kim B. 2009-12-07T21:00:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935261&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace   I kid you not ~This is a true story, I just heard it on the radio and looked it up on line. Thought it would make someone's day here at Gather, made mine. :)   A flatulent . . . Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:29:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977935261&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Kim B. 2009-12-07T16:29:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977934965&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace As most know I missed out on the Christmas parade on Saturday because of the weather.  My ride did not want to drive in the snow and I can't blame her. I found out they still had it though. . . . Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:06:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977934965&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Kim B. 2009-12-07T13:06:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977934121&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace The nest is growing fast but we have lost the little baby that had the abscess on him. He started feeling cold last night to the touch and would not eat. And today he was gone. And i do mean gone. . . . Mon, 07 Dec 2009 02:35:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977934121&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Angela <:3---}~~~~ M. 2009-12-07T02:35:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977932426&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace  Today was supposed to be our town's Christmas parade. Well, the snow started this morning and is still coming down. Needless to say, no parade.  But, with my granddaughter . . . Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:46:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977932426&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Kim B. 2009-12-05T20:46:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977930830&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace That's the nickname a friend has for bees, wasps, hornets, etc.  (Stripey Buzzy Things). I went to visit the Getty Museum on my recent trip to Los Angeles.  As I was sitting out on the patio, . . . Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:32:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977930830&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Leslie ~ from NYC ~ R. 2009-12-04T16:32:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977927229&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Lots of growing and changing going on in the nest day 13 its dinner time mom sure look uncomfortable spread out like a buffet table like that. Their ears are starting to open now, next comes . . . Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:35:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977927229&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Angela <:3---}~~~~ M. 2009-12-02T15:35:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977921658&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Day 7-9 only show progress in the baby who has the abscess which is starting to heal. But on day 10 I found the pinky rats had hair and color pattern showing they are all the same color which . . . Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:30:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977921658&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Angela <:3---}~~~~ M. 2009-11-28T21:30:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977912561&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Many racing breeders are in a terrible financial situation right now.... No one wants to abandon any horse to "slaughter" but I’m afraid that’s the plight many of these wonderful and beautiful . . . Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:59:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977912561&grpId=3659174697245192&nav=Groupspace Sandy and John J. 2009-11-22T15:59:35Z