The more you look at Tabatha, the more you fall in love.

And not because she’s hypnotizing you, because she would never, ever do that. Honest!

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Pax is bedding down in her nest of blankets. Must be time for sleep.

Goodnight, or good day, to all our Mastodon and Fediverse friends!

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I tried my multi vitamin - I ate half and won’t eat the other half. Just to be difficult. #pets

Pax is posing prettily just for you. I hope she brings a smile to your face and a bit of cheer.

Good morning, afternoon or evening to you! Have a lovely #Fursday!

Stella hopes you’re having a marvelous Mlemsday.

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"If I close my eyes and make a wish, will all the bad go away?"

Time for Pax to say goodnight (or good day) and hope for better days ahead.

Raison de vivre
Companion animals - a reason for living

For many dog owners the companionship of dogs is often
“literally the only reason to survive,
to get up, to still keep going.
It gives them a reason to get up,
a reason to get out,
a reason to move around and
be in contact a little bit with the world outside."
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Pet dogs have ‘extensive and multifarious’ impact on environment, new research finds
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/apr/10/pet-dogs-have-extensive-and-multifarious-impact-on-environment-new-research-finds

"Approximately 69% of households in Australia own pets, with dogs being the most common."
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https://kb.rspca.org.au/knowledge-base/how-many-pets-are-there-in-australia/
#dogs #pets #wildlife #birds #penguins #beach #DogOwners #ProstheticDevices #harm #pollution #GHG #meat #pesticides #faeces #climate #DogAttacks #Australia #community #ReasonForLiving #CompanionAnimals #zeitgeist

The environmental impacts of man’s best friend
We give a free pass to dogs and their owners

Study "highlighted the impacts of the world’s “commonest large carnivore” in killing and disturbing native wildlife, particularly shore birds."

A "study of animals taken to the Australia Zoo wildlife hospital found that mortality was highest after dog attacks, which was the second most common reason for admission after car strikes."

"The researchers attributed the extent of the environmental impacts to the sheer number of dogs globally, as well as “the lax or uninformed behaviour of dog owners. A lot of what we’re talking about can be ameliorated by owners’ behaviour... pointing out that low compliance with leash laws was a problem."

“If nothing else, pick up your own dog shit."
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https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/apr/10/pet-dogs-have-extensive-and-multifarious-impact-on-environment-new-research-finds
#dogs #pets #wildlife #birds #penguins #beach #DogOwners #DogAttacks #cars #harm #pollution #GHG #meat #pesticides #faeces #climate

Don't worry I'll dry on your lap

https://www.blipfoto.com/entry/3356723966260544494

It's #WhiskersWednesday!

It's very hard to be strict when I'm laughing so hard. She's definitely not allowed in the kitchen sink, but yeah.

Captain Jack, the grey tabby cat, is doing the rounds and checking his garden before his afternoon nap in the sun.

Buddy’s got game.

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I couldn’t decide on a favorite pose…
Which one do you like best?

That’s Izz-Good (Ben)

Getting ready for the big snooze.

Pax says it's time to say goodnight, or good day, to our wonderful Mastodon and Fediverse friends!

My neighbor's goofy cat George. He's a total love bug who craves human attention. He saw me in the back yard and came running over so we both hung out in the sun and soaked up some rays.

Need something to make you smile? Popular Science shares 15 images from the International Pet Photography Awards, including shots of an elegant whippet, a gentle Friesian stallion, and a sweet rescue rat named Button.

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