I never considered tortoises to be good pets. They always seemed boring, slow moving and of no interest. However, that all changed when Hector took up residence in my garden. At first the creature would not come anywhere near me and every time I got near her she would draw everything in – feet, head… Read More »
I call her Brown Dog. I think she has a name but I don’t know it. She is nice and when she greets you at the gate she smiles and bares her teeth in a huge grin. At first it looked a bit scary like she going to attack me but it’s just the way… Read More »
We have two dogs at this house. They are supposed to be guard dogs but to be honest, they’re too soft and friendly and rarely bark at anyone. But they are lovely dogs, very patient and gentle and don’t mind never going for a walk and only being fed once a day on porridge and… Read More »
I don’t mind dogs. In fact I quite like the ones who don’t snarl at me. I went to see a dogs home in Dar where people can take their unwanted pets or those they’ve found abandoned on the city streets. Personally I think there are too many dogs around the place especially dogs kept… Read More »
Nature just isn’t beuatiful enough according to the Chinese. Not only do they dye the ears and tails of their dogs, and sometimes, in the year of the tiger, paint stripes on puppies to sell them, but they paint flowers too. Often you will see beautiful tight rose buds dipped in glitter. What could be… Read More »