Rome is no Holiday for Cats

300,000 stray and abandoned cats live in Rome. They’ve chosen sites like Piramide Cestia, Verano cemetery, hospitals, and religious institutes for natural habitats. Since these habitats are places where street cats receive food, shelter, and protection, many of them live amongst the ancient ruins of Rome. Where did all these cats come from? Egypt. When [...]

Kangaroo R&R – Rescue and Rebirth

The last of the ten kangaroos they shot that night was a gentle grey doe, her soft stricken eyes staring in confusion and terror at the alien spotlight. The perfect target. After she had fallen, we could all see movement still continuing in her pouch.

The Primary Pooch

I became Kim’s foster mother when I was really far too young for the responsibility of being a sole parent. Despite this, we grew up together and our love remained undimmed. He was the sole reason for the numerous canines who would follow in his paw-prints…and they were BIG prints to fill! This then, is [...]

Australia Can Have the White Tail

Look who was crawling on my ceiling this morning, just outside of my reach. I know that white tail spiders are an Australian native, but when they are in my house they fell very Kiwi.  Take a good look at his sleek graceful shape and beautiful stripes . . . no, I don’t see it [...]

Keep Your Eye on the Prize

My dream has come true! Yes, I kept my eye on the prize and worked my tail off to achieve my goal. Above all I wanted to win! But I always kept in mind that winning isn’t about finishing first, it’s about finishing. What can I do as a Giant? I can be an example, [...]

My Honourable Ancestor

I suppose everyone has honourable ancestors, some are just more honourable than others. Ir’s always Africa isn’t it? Everyone started there. People as well as cats The African Wild Cat

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