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Putting a Neighborhood Cat to Sleep, Part 2

Tory — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 14:00:26 +0000

Part 1 of Putting a Neighborhood Cat to Sleep posted yesterday. Recap: very, very sick stray cat and early morning veterinarian appointment. If you need a palate cleanser at any time, try this gorgeous photo series of “Cat Heaven Island” in Fukuoka, Japan. I’m going to pretend this island has an aggressive spay/neuter program and… Continue reading Putting a Neighborhood Cat to Sleep, Part 2

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Putting a Neighborhood Cat to Sleep, Part 1

Tory — Thu, 18 Jul 2013 14:00:11 +0000

Last Friday morning I took a neighborhood cat to the vet and had it put to sleep. I still don’t know if she has a name, but I put “Smoky” on the form at the vet because it seemed like a sin to put a neighborhood cat to sleep and not even have a name… Continue reading Putting a Neighborhood Cat to Sleep, Part 1

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Kitten seeks home

Tory — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 17:58:21 +0000

Eight-week-old gray-and-white kitten seeks home in Los Angeles-area with warm laps, ear scratches. Will exchange tiny thunder purr and advanced bread-kneading skills. He was found crying and walking down the street in San Fernando. Two compulsive cat-savers have taken him in and gotten him a clean bill of health, but he needs a forever home… Continue reading Kitten seeks home

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To Pete Yorn on This, My Wedding Day

Tory — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:00:47 +0000

Dear Pete Yorn, I’m getting married today. This is thanks in part to you and a song you wrote twelve years ago. We’ve met only once, a passing greeting after one of your shows, the kind of exchange you must have many times a day with many strangers. But you are a musician. And music… Continue reading To Pete Yorn on This, My Wedding Day

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Jake the Dog Loafing

Tory — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:00:49 +0000

No reason. Just Jake. SILVER LEEPS!

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What Lives in Palm Trees

Tory — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 01:42:22 +0000

One afternoon I was walking Jake in Mar Vista. The neighborhood has these massive 30-foot palm trees. I was approaching such a tree when I heard a squealing animal ruckus from the top. Sounds like rats. I heard rats live in palm trees. Wonder if it’s true. Sudden black blob comes sailing off the top.… Continue reading What Lives in Palm Trees

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Ticks

Tory — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 03:36:47 +0000

My ticks. Let me show you them. In case you were not revolted enough by my previous battle with fleas, allow me to share my current battle with ticks. Last Sunday I went on a long hike in the Agoura Hills. I went with my love man. I also went with Jake the Dog. At… Continue reading Ticks

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Fleas

Tory — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 03:00:48 +0000

My fleas. Let me show you them. At the risk of no one ever wanting to visit again, here is my story. My household includes Jake the Dog and Gus the Cat. I put Frontline on them. I had done this for years with Jake. Fondly I remember, soon after the first time I applied… Continue reading Fleas

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Dog Age Calculator

Tory — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 18:25:43 +0000

Graphic from Dog User’s Manual — via Dogster.com, Dog Milk, via Random_Tangent. Jake is but a spry fifty! Explains his distinguished silver leeps.

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Deal with the Devil

Tory — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:16:06 +0000

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