Penguin Fantasy! 14 Mar 2013 | 02:37 am

On the 9th Day, God made a Dog 8 Mar 2013 | 09:47 pm

Cosmo Talks: Animals are capable of emotional suffering by Betty Jean Craig 17 Feb 2013 | 03:54 am

“It’s raining,” said Cosmo. She was right. The skies were dark, and rain was pounding the deck. Cosmo is an 11-year-old African grey parrot who keeps me abreast of what’s happening around our house. S...

Cosmo Talks: Every Parrot Needs a Problem 27 Jan 2013 | 08:13 pm

Craige: Every parrot needs a pen problem to solve By Betty Jean Craige Have you ever tried to get dressed with a parrot clinging to your wrist? It’s impossible! Or almost impossible. First, if your p...

Happy Birthday to me – My Blog is Three Years Old! 16 Jan 2013 | 06:48 pm

Cosmo Talks: Maybe we kind of miss the wild by Betty Jean Craige 13 Jan 2013 | 06:34 pm

Every morning when I get up, I see my faithful little mother squirrel watching me move through the house from the deck railing where she awaits her breakfast. She knows my habits, and I know hers. We ...

10 Most Common New Year’s Resolutions: Illustrated by Cats! 2 Jan 2013 | 09:02 pm

Daring Escape 30 Dec 2012 | 07:45 am

Propane – a Dog Story by Dr. McGinnis 8 Dec 2012 | 09:48 pm

Propane by Dr Robert E. McGinnis My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’m a fan of dog books – but this one was the best I’ve read in a very long time. It even surpasses that other one that’s been on the NY Times ...

Morning Talk with a Mynah Bird 30 Nov 2012 | 06:54 am