Category: animals

Floof friday

It's nearly chick season!! I have been seeing so many nests being built in my local area, including this sweet lady in a very cosy nest* along my local canal. I love seeing all of the new life that comes both spring, including the obscenely adorable baby water fowl along the rivers and canals. T … Continue reading Floof friday →

Should dire wolves be back?

No doubt you will all have seen the news stories that announce that the dire wolf has been brought back from extinction. And it raises a very interesting conversation that I think has been touched on before (anyone else getting Jurassic Park vibes?) but has never been given any serious thought because it seems like … Continue reading Should dire wolves be back? →

Is horse riding ethical?

Every year in the UK, the Grand National is held, with the Grand National having just taken place on 5 April 2025. The Grand National is a National Hunt horse race held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Aintree, Merseyside, England, which is located near to Liverpool in the North of England. It is an event … Continue reading Is horse riding ethical? →

Sunday musings

Daily writing promptWhat book could you read over and over again?View all responses So many! But I think the one book that I have read over and over again, to the point where my copy is truly falling apart, is Black Beauty by Anna Sewell. I have spoken before about how this book likely contributed … Continue reading Sunday musings →

Floof friday

The robins are out in full force at the moment, putting on quite the concert with all of their singing. I spotted this little one looking ultra fluffy in the cold morning sunshine, singing away on his little branch. He's also just very round in these pictures...the perfect fluffy ball. T xxx

Should cat cafes be banned?

This week, the RSPCA and Cats Protection called for a phase-out of so-called "cat cafés" after revealing a remarkable 44% increase in licences granted for the cafés during the last financial year. According to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, there are currently over 30 cat cafes within England and of those 30, 44% were … Continue reading Should cat cafes be banned? →

Sunday Musings

Daily writing promptWho is the most confident person you know?View all responses My cat. In fact, every single cat I have met, have been the most confident people I have met. Every cat fully believes that they are the greatest being on earth and they do not let you forget it! Cats have been revered … Continue reading Sunday Musings →

Earth Hour 2025

Earth Hour was first organised by WWF and is a global grassroots movement uniting people to take action on environmental issues and protect the planet. The first event famously started as a lights out event in Sydney, Australia in 2007, and this was typically how Earth Hour was mostly celebrated - turning off all lights … Continue reading Earth Hour 2025 →