Comments on: The Neverending Story http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2009/07/22/the-neverending-story/ Life in Ordinary Splendor Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:45:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: BobbiSue http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2009/07/22/the-neverending-story/#comment-53975 BobbiSue Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:02:30 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=12516#comment-53975 \Angie, I cannot imagine having a horse, no matter how loved!!!, get stuck in my front porch. I've awakened to find rabbit, coons, bugs of all kinds, and I even found a bog ole groundhog aka whistle pig dozing on my kitchen porch in the sun. He almost landed in my stew pot but didn't. \Angie, I cannot imagine having a horse, no matter how loved!!!, get stuck in my front porch. I’ve awakened to find rabbit, coons, bugs of all kinds, and I even found a bog ole groundhog aka whistle pig dozing on my kitchen porch in the sun. He almost landed in my stew pot but didn’t.

]]> By: BobbiSue http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2009/07/22/the-neverending-story/#comment-53974 BobbiSue Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:53:03 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=12516#comment-53974 OHHHHH HOW SAD. I'm a farm gal and know what it's like to have a pet die no matter what her genealogy may be. OHHHHH HOW SAD. I’m a farm gal and know what it’s like to have a pet die no matter what her genealogy may be.

]]> By: BobbiSue http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2009/07/22/the-neverending-story/#comment-53973 BobbiSue Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:51:42 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=12516#comment-53973 OHHHH How sad.... I'll try to post on here oneof the days. I have a very funny story to tell about my sister's pet banty, Pet.Just not tonight. OHHHH How sad…. I’ll try to post on here oneof the days. I have a very funny story to tell about my sister’s pet banty, Pet.Just not tonight.

]]> By: Suzanne http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2009/07/22/the-neverending-story/#comment-44994 Suzanne Sat, 25 Jul 2009 10:24:23 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=12516#comment-44994 Fuzzball wasn't actually my cat--she belonged to my cousin. Some time ago (over six months ago, I'm not sure exactly) she went out one day and didn't come back, so they believe something happened to her and that she's dead. The little kitten that had gotten in my dash is alive and well and sitting on one of my dining room chairs right this minute. He turned out to be a he, not a she as we first thought, and he is an enormous cat. His name is Killer because he's so incredibly shy. (He ended up named Killer as a joke, of course, because he's the opposite of aggressive!) He's still my son's favorite cat and he is really the only one Killer likes to have pick him up. I'll have to do a photo of him soon to post! He's a HUGE cat! Fuzzball wasn’t actually my cat–she belonged to my cousin. Some time ago (over six months ago, I’m not sure exactly) she went out one day and didn’t come back, so they believe something happened to her and that she’s dead. The little kitten that had gotten in my dash is alive and well and sitting on one of my dining room chairs right this minute. He turned out to be a he, not a she as we first thought, and he is an enormous cat. His name is Killer because he’s so incredibly shy. (He ended up named Killer as a joke, of course, because he’s the opposite of aggressive!) He’s still my son’s favorite cat and he is really the only one Killer likes to have pick him up. I’ll have to do a photo of him soon to post! He’s a HUGE cat!

]]> By: Lanie http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2009/07/22/the-neverending-story/#comment-44993 Lanie Sat, 25 Jul 2009 10:17:57 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=12516#comment-44993 I just read this, and then I read all her other stories...poor dear little hen. So pretty and sweet and dedicated...I love that close-up of her sitting on her eggs with her feathers all fluffed out, keeping them warm, and the one of her standing at the fence looking at you so pretty. She could tell you loved her extra much, I'm sure. :cry: Whatever happened to the little kitten Fuzzball rescued from the car, by the way? One of my very favorite stories, the ending at least...and how is Fuzzball? I just read this, and then I read all her other stories…poor dear little hen. So pretty and sweet and dedicated…I love that close-up of her sitting on her eggs with her feathers all fluffed out, keeping them warm, and the one of her standing at the fence looking at you so pretty. She could tell you loved her extra much, I’m sure. :cry:

Whatever happened to the little kitten Fuzzball rescued from the car, by the way? One of my very favorite stories, the ending at least…and how is Fuzzball?

]]> By: BuckeyeGirl http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2009/07/22/the-neverending-story/#comment-44905 BuckeyeGirl Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:09:07 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=12516#comment-44905 Jane, I understand your wish to be more ...kind? But no matter how far you move that raccoon, you will be moving a problem animal that has habituated itself to human food opportunities, and putting that problem into someone elses lap. In cases of endangered animals it is more often attemped, but raccoons carry disease, destroy property and livestoc, and breed rapidly and easily, teaching their young the same habits that make them a liability. The ones who teach their young to avoid humans, live longer... ones like this one, not so much. Farm life is often harsh on several levels. I'm speaking only for myself really, but even though I love wildlife AND my farm animals, and I have called the Division of Wildlife to handle some things, this would not ever be one of them. Jane, I understand your wish to be more …kind? But no matter how far you move that raccoon, you will be moving a problem animal that has habituated itself to human food opportunities, and putting that problem into someone elses lap.

In cases of endangered animals it is more often attemped, but raccoons carry disease, destroy property and livestoc, and breed rapidly and easily, teaching their young the same habits that make them a liability. The ones who teach their young to avoid humans, live longer… ones like this one, not so much. Farm life is often harsh on several levels.

I’m speaking only for myself really, but even though I love wildlife AND my farm animals, and I have called the Division of Wildlife to handle some things, this would not ever be one of them.

]]> By: Judy L. http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2009/07/22/the-neverending-story/#comment-44904 Judy L. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:47:12 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=12516#comment-44904 Susan, she was very real. I was spending time with my parents and had read to them about your switching eggs so she could hatch them and then had to read them the story of her demise. Our chicks have not yet moved into their new coop but I called DH to tell him we do need a latch on the door for collecting eggs, even though we thought it was too heavy for coons. So, maybe your loss will help save other chickens. Susan, she was very real. I was spending time with my parents and had read to them about your switching eggs so she could hatch them and then had to read them the story of her demise. Our chicks have not yet moved into their new coop but I called DH to tell him we do need a latch on the door for collecting eggs, even though we thought it was too heavy for coons. So, maybe your loss will help save other chickens.

]]> By: Susan http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2009/07/22/the-neverending-story/#comment-44873 Susan Thu, 23 Jul 2009 02:10:09 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=12516#comment-44873 I save your blog to read every night just before I go to bed...it's like the dessert at the end of my day. You are a gifted writer, and you brought that banty to life in such a way that touched so many people. Keep on doing it; we've got your back. I save your blog to read every night just before I go to bed…it’s like the dessert at the end of my day. You are a gifted writer, and you brought that banty to life in such a way that touched so many people. Keep on doing it; we’ve got your back.

]]> By: Ms E http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2009/07/22/the-neverending-story/#comment-44871 Ms E Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:54:27 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=12516#comment-44871 You have true gift for bringing the balance of life forth in your stories. Please keep up the good work and always know you're appreciated... :) You have true gift for bringing the balance of life forth in your stories. Please keep up the good work and always know you’re appreciated… :)

]]> By: Kathleen H from Bloomington IN http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2009/07/22/the-neverending-story/#comment-44870 Kathleen H from Bloomington IN Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:54:02 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=12516#comment-44870 This breaks my heart. :cry: I understand things like this happen but I feel very close to all the animals (pets) you have taken in. I love your blog and the wonderful way you make everything come alive. Keep up the good work. I never miss a day visiting with you. Hugs Kathleen H :sun: This breaks my heart. :cry: I understand things like this happen but I feel very close to all the animals (pets) you have taken in. I love your blog and the wonderful way you make everything come alive. Keep up the good work. I never miss a day visiting with you.
Hugs
Kathleen H :sun:

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