I saw a flash of orange, and something orange on the clothesline - a Baltimore Oriole! Most of my spring birds have arrived - the Red breasted grosbeaks, Carolina Wren and Catbirds are all settling in. Hummingbirds flit around. I put out orange halves and have tried an oriole feeder, but the orioles never seem … Continue reading Attracting, and Keeping Orioles in Your Yard
Let's face it - a dog or cat can be a lot quicker on their feet than we normally give them credit for. So it pays to have some pet identification measures ready: It only takes a few seconds to be out an open door, through a window, jump form a vehicle or haul them … Continue reading Pet Identification and getting lost pets back home
Microchips have been widely used in the USA for returning pets to their rightful owners when lost. In much of the rest of the world, they also act as the definitive identification for each pet. Microchips first came to light in 1980's with Home Again when I was working at a veterinary office. Microchips are … Continue reading Should My Pets have a Microchip?