Month: February 2006

Out of reach

The burrow. I could hear a ‘whump, whump’ sound from the armadillo when I leaned close, but it was too far down the hole to see it. For more about armadillos, click here and here. Or here for some intriguing pictures...

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Skunked!

The neighborhood pest visited the barn last night. Black body, white stripe, you know the type. It missed me and three of the four dogs. Poor Blue guarded our retreat and took a blast to the muzzle. Hence the doggie bath scene....

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Deskunking formula

Blue didn’t like the soapy hair horns or the doggie mohawk either. Deskunking formula 1 pint hydrogen peroxide 1/4 cup baking soda 1 big squirt Dawn dishsoap Sponge on. Scrub well. Leave the mixture on the dog for at least...

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