Columba livia domestica

The common Pigeon, living in exotic San Juan, Puerto Rico

Yon Birdfeeder

Hernan Cortest pointing out a birdfeeder for the pigeons.

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Pony Tales 4

Lovely little Arabian showing off in the arena

Pony Tales 3

Handsome paint going through his paces in the warm-up arena

Pony Tales 2

A charming palomino warming up for his horsemanship class

Pony Tales 1

Head and tail of a gorgeous paint horse performing in Western Horsemanship.

Race to Win

"It was a two-horse, two-jockey battle to the very last stride. It was a never forgotten struggle, and the shouts of the crowd rose to an unbelievable pitch as the two horses swept under the wire."
~ The Black Stallion Challenged by Walter Farley

Blossom the Cat

Polly Want a Cracker?

A young cockatiel male named Jimbo.

Pets on Parade #3

Name: "Jiminy Mambo" (or Jimbo for short)
Signalment: Classic Gray Male Cockatiel
Habitat: Indoor
Occupation: Cat Burglar Alarm, High Wire Acrobat, Extreme Poker Player, and Professional Model

Pets on Parade #2

Name: "Dynomite"
Signalment: Orange Tabby Longhaired Domestic (mostly) Cat
Habitat: Indoor/Outdoor
Occupation: Kibble Consumer, Dramatic Entry and Exit Professional, Reserve Household Napper, and Official String Chaser

Pets on Parade #1

Name: "Blossom"
Signalment: Tabby Domestic Shorthaired Cat
Habitat: Indoor/Outdoor
Occupation: Former Hunter, currently the Official Household Napper, Heat Vent Tester, Food Taster, and Doorstop

Bow Before the Queen

Blossom, reigning queen of the household.

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Photo taken March 6th, 2007

Mocha: Weimeraner Cross

"Often referred to as the "grey ghost" because of the distinctive color of its short, sleek coat, the Weimaraner is a graceful dog with aristocratic features. Bred for speed, good scenting ability, courage and intelligence, he remains an excellent game hunter and active participant in other dog sports." ~ AKC on Weimeraners

Please Take Me Home!

How could you resist such an adorable face?

Jetta: Labrador Cross

One of the many sweet dogs I worked with from the animal shelter while in school.

Out with the old...

Here are some photos fom New Years Day 2008 (ages ago, I know):

And then, while we were photographing, this little guy ran up and begged for a photo:

Photos taken at Les Gove Park

Christmas with Cats

As I sat down to write this post I was startled by a dull 'thunk' against the window. I glanced up to see the remains of a snowball stuck to the glass. A second snowy missile struck; my husband was pelting fresh fallen snow at me. We didn't get snow for Christmas, but for New Year's it's falling thick.

Blossom watches the yard from her window perch.

Dynomite quietly asking to be let outside.

The new dart board with Dynomite looking on from the background.

Blossom wondering what Santa has brought her this year.

Photos taken at the family Christmas celebration.

Myiopsitta monachus

A Quaker Parrot in Barcelona. Apparantly they've been having trouble with this breed: Quaker Parrots Invade Barcelona

Bob Tail

This stray was wandering around the Palace of Carlos V, by the Alhambra in Granada, Spain. He was a handsome little kid, with a short, crooked tail.