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Idyllwild Garden ClubContributed Elizabeth Butterfield will be presenting a program on Fairy Gardens at the Idyllwild Garden Club meeting at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 1.The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. at the Butterfield Amphitheater below Strawberry Creek Plaza. Guests are welcome.Butterfield will do demonstrations and have trinkets, plants and containers available. Attendees may bring…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats learned about Shorty’s adoption.Pepper: I keep hearing laughter and squealing. What is it?Whiskers: I hear it, too.Ellie: Relax! It’s just some humans visiting the three kittens. They are so entertaining.Miss Kitty: They make everyone laugh.Ellie: Have they been spoken for? I mean, do they…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the cats met new cattery members, including three kittens.Pepper: I have news! Get over here if you want the latest.Whiskers: I’m here, and so is almost everyone else.Ellie: Everyone except Shorty.Miss Kitty: That is because Shorty has been adopted!Ellie: What wonderful news. Now we need people to…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the cats discussed the serious concerns of heat and pets.Pepper: Gather ‘round everyone! We have some new cattery members.Whiskers: Yippee! Tell us all about them.Ellie: I think Pepper is speaking of me. I am Ellie, the newest office cat looking for a forever home.Miss Kitty: Hi, Ellie!…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the cats discussed keeping dogs comfortable and safe in hot summer weather.Pepper: After talking about summer heat dangers for dogs and cats the last two weeks, I’m beginning to think I should just stay home during the heat of the day.Whiskers: That is really a good idea….
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the cats discussed keeping them comfortable in hot summer weather.Pepper: Last week, we talked about keeping us felines comfortable in summer weather. What about dogs?Whiskers: I’m pretty certain there are ways to keep dogs safe and comfortable when it’s hot.Pepper: And to be honest, dogs face more…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the cats welcomed yet another new cat to the cattery.Pepper: I think spring has sprung.Whiskers: Does this mean we are all finished with the cold weather?Pepper: Maybe, maybe not. You never know the weather for certain up here on the mountain.Miss Kitty: I hope families with cats…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the cats welcomed two new cats to the cattery.Pepper: Woo hoo! We have another new feline joining us!Whiskers: In addition to Stevie and Shorty?Pepper: Right. Oh, and here she is now.Miss Kitty: (Sashaying into the room) Well, hello ladies and gentlemen. I’m Miss Kitty, and I guess…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the cats discussed ARF’s role in the community.Pepper: Things are picking up!Whiskers: What do you mean?Pepper: We have two new ARF cats! I’m so excited!Whiskers: I caught a glimpse of them. What are their stories?Pepper: Here they are, and they may tell you themselves.Stevie: Hi! I’m Stevie….
Pepper: (sighing) It is so quiet in here.Whiskers: That’s because ARF’s four-leggeds are being adopted at record rates.Pepper: Why doesn’t ARF have more adoptable pets, especially dogs?Whiskers: That’s a very easy answer. All ARF dogs stay with fosters, and if there are only three fosters, then they may take in only three dogs. ARF is…
