My German Shepherd, Shota, loses his stuffy toys with some regularity—a fat turkey, a floppy bat, a hot dog in a bun, a duck. He loves them, mind you, but...
Returning songbirds tweet joyfully in the trees. Geese honk overhead. Ground squirrels have reemerged and the sound of their chirping surrounds us. The trees are starting to bud, and the...
A few weeks ago, our very beloved fox Loki passed away due to kidney failure. He was with us for nine glorious years, quite long for a fox that had...
The result of a Russian breeding experiment, Loki is an unusual fox, different from the others in appearance, mannerisms, and heredity. Playtime in the animal garden had been somewhat lonely...
Five orphaned fox kits arrived in April for recovery and rehabilitation, their mother killed by a dog. When discovered, they were hungry and dehydrated. They’re now thriving and rambunctious in...
It was an invitation that brought me to Earthfire. As the digital content manager, I have the luxury of working from home—an arrangement that suits my introverted heart just fine....
Moving days are stressful enough, but imagine if you were moved and no one told you what was happening. That would quickly turn a stressful day into a scary day....
Foxes Sprite and Ghost got to enjoy some beautiful weather while stretching their legs in one of the animal gardens. Ghost took his cues from his elder at most turns,...
Seeds are tiny, magical packets of latent energy and potential, ready to burst forth when conditions are right. They contain the very essence of Life itself: ancient wisdoms and future...
Last week, we received a call about an injured bird in the valley. After being taken to the vet and receiving some medical attention, he came to us for rehabilitation....
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