Casa De La Disssarray

Hunter needs a home-

This little guy needs a new home. He is a "Miniature Pincher" and is about 4 years old. Have a look and pass this around. Someone is meant for him and him for them! Any questions? Let me know and I will get the info back to you.

Hot Saturday night at the casa-

Saturday night proved to be very exciting.
A friend of Charlie's was over and helped dissect some owl pellets.
They found a whole tail....you never find a whole tail.

Then-Topaz laid her very first egg!

How tiny and cute!

We all raised our glasses in congratulation and Topaz joined right in.
Don't worry, she only had a sip.

The only thing left to do was figure out what to do with the egg.......
What else would we do?????

"Jazzie" needs a home-

This sweet cat comes from a loving home where the owner became pregnant and the husband said the cat must go. I really don't understand people.
The upshot is that this is a sweet cat and will make a great companion!
If you would like to meet her or hear more about her call Bixby Knolls Animal Clinic at 426-4066.
Spread the word-Thanks.

Finally. A fantastic vet close to home!

In my 14 years of business I have had the opportunity to visit just about every vet in Long Beach.
I can honestly say that only a handful were good.
None were great, until now.
Dr A. at Bixby Knolls Animal Clinic is great.
Not just great, fantastic!
Finally.

3938 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90807

Tel: (562) 426 4066
Fax: (562) 426-4110

Topaz is hungry......

Emily has learned the fine art of "tuning out."
Much the way that I no longer hear "mom, mom, mom, mom, mom, mom......."

Beware of people bearing gifts-

I took the chick, "Topaz McFurry feet", to Emily and Andy's classrooms last week.
I take her weekly so the kids can see her grow.

While in Emily's science class, her teacher asked me if I wanted a dog crate. I said "sure, I can always find a use for one."

BIG MISTAKE!

I left the school with the crate in one hand and the chick in my purse and practically tripped over an injured pigeon.
What? Did the powers that be see me walking with an empty crate and say "well, that just wont do!"?

I called to the Librarian and she came out and helped me catch the bird.

I brought it home and found that it was covered in some kind of oil.

I remembered that rescue people used dish soap on birds after oil slicks so I took Emily to the store to find some. I told her to help me find the right soap and she said "could this be it, the one that says rescuing wildlife for over 25 years?" I have to laugh at her sarcasm.

I gave it a bath-

And a blow dry-

Whatever she was covered in was toxic. It burned my eyes. Poor thing.
I'll keep you updated-

Is it only me?

Yesterday was one of those days-
My car was in the shop and I was crazy busy. I was rushing the kids (on our bikes) to "hurry up, ride faster", to get to a pet sitting job so we could be back in time for a dentist appointment. Could it be a straight forward ride over and back? Noooooooo. I had to spot a lost chicken on the way. Does nobody else see these things? Crows, chickens, dogs, bunnies, pigeons - why do I have to spot them? I need a pair of blinders!.
Okay...so we were late already but I stopped and caught the chicken... what else was I to do? I tucked it under one arm and, much to Emily's delight, got back onto my bike. I heard "can we keep it?" from Emily. I thought to myself-no, your dad would kill me!
So... we took it home and put it in with our bunnies 'til we got back from the job. Luckily, we found the owner-going door to door seems to be a regular part of life around here.
The chicken is safely home.
Charlie is happy that we don't have a chicken.
Emily is sad that we don't have a chicken.
Andy could care less whether we have a chicken or not.
Just another day.........

Whats up with Turtle Dum-Dum?

Turtle Dum-Dum has been acting rather strange these last few weeks.
He has been wandering the yard constantly!
He is always underfoot and seemingly looking for something.
It turns out that HE, is a SHE.
I came home today and found her pacing our path (the main thoroughfare) and then she just stopped and started digging a hole with her back feet.
I rushed in to my computer and Googled," Turtle, digging".
I knew in my gut what I would find.
She was making a nest to.......lay her eggs.
Luckily, we only have one turtle so I don't have to get Charlie started on a gigantic pond, yea.
I did however worry because it took her 6 hours to get all those suckers out.
I took pitty on her and carried her back to the pond.
I don't know how many she laid but will be digging them up tomorrow so I'll keep you posted.
( I know some of you may not be able to sleep with this lack of info, but, try your best )
-ONLY AT CASA DE LA DISSSARRAY-

-UPDATE-
Finally dug up the turtle eggs. (with no boy turtle they were not viable) The magic number is 6. You can all sleep well with this mystery solved

Storm watch 2007

The news guy said it was going to rain. That means backyard clean-up around here. Everyone gets in on the fun.

Fluffy tried to make a break for it-

Bunns ate my plants-

Mr. Pink lounged on the table (as lizards are prone to do)

and went for a swim in the pond-

she loves the pond!

Turtle went for a stroll-

All that work and it only drizzled. Why do I listen to those news guys?

"bubba"

I know you all get these calls....."help, there are 6 dwarf hamsters at animal control and they have 5 days 'till they get put down,can you foster them?" "Oh yeah, there is also a 2 pound rat that I saved from being snake food, I need to place him too". What, you don't get calls like this? You can guess where this is going can't you? How could I say no to a TWO POUND rat????? That's huge. Meet Bubba Peterson. I have placed 3 of the hamsters but still have 3 males that need a home. Anybody interested?