I dislike that animals are maimed for the convenience. Cats without testes has been normalised to such an extent where seeing one with a pair is considered strange and out of the ordinary.

Worst part is that ethical solutions like chemical castration do exist for population control which don't involve maiming animals. I am of the opinion that animal healthcare should be made freely available and subsidised by the government as healthcare for people is in european countries.

People should not have to choose between treating a cat's ear infection and allowing it to fester on account of not having the funds to cover the bill.

#Cats, #CatsOfMastodon #Dogs, #DogsOfMastadon, #Animals.

After a cougar encounter, I would take the (at least) 2 dogs of the house I was visiting, and up to 4, depending on who else was visiting, with me as I walked around the 10 acre property. This is Moses, a Rhodesian Ridgeback. He was so patient. :)

Here is is showing off the thing that his part of his name. :)

#RhodesianRidgeback #dogsOfMastadon #California

Harley had a tough day barking at the eavestrough installers who kept circling the house.

#DogsOfMastadon #StrangerDanger

Late morning run, a mixture of road and tracks. Spikes needed - there is a lot of ice and a smattering of snow - although interestingly some sections were clear. Slipped and slid my way round even with spikes - the dug has the advantage of four paw drive. 18k all in - extended to fit in two new Jazz albums.

First photo is a panorama

#Running #BorderCollie #DogsOfMastadon #Minto #ScottishBorders