tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296556856093753877.post6506651561765091322..comments2023-04-10T04:13:17.654-06:00Comments on Esmae's Animal Filled World: Around the World in 90 Days, and MoreEsmaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00299528591050493868noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296556856093753877.post-14842418073074689922011-12-05T12:00:38.745-07:002011-12-05T12:00:38.745-07:00I was in Lowe's Shoal Creek in north Austin ye...I was in Lowe's Shoal Creek in north Austin yesterday when I was told by two friendly Lowe's employees that as of Jan 1, pets will no longer be allowed inside their stores. Although the national policy has always prohibited dogs, many stores, including all of Austin's Lowe's have not only allowed them, but their employees routinely greet them with treats.<br /><br />I think maybe it's time for an "Occupy Lowe's" event! :-)Steve in Austinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296556856093753877.post-76186970783002235502008-04-01T19:14:00.000-06:002008-04-01T19:14:00.000-06:00Yes, I am near downtown Boise, but we have fox, a ...Yes, I am near downtown Boise, but we have fox, a coyote and several raccoons that pose a danger to chickens. I think we have sufficient fencing to keep out stray dogs but that would be another danger.Esmaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00299528591050493868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296556856093753877.post-87585824666624919852008-04-01T12:49:00.000-06:002008-04-01T12:49:00.000-06:00There is such a thing as an "around the world" air...There is such a thing as an "around the world" airline ticket?? Oh wow. Had I known that in my early college years, I might not have graduated :) I got directed to your blog by my friend Jaci, who recently told me about the My Pet Chicken website, which she learned about from you. She said that given my interests, I'd probably find your blog interesting to read. She was right! I have already learned about the aforementioned airline ticket I will someday have to buy, that dogs are allowed in Lowe's (who knew?), that I would LOVE to have chickens someday, and that there are green-friendly ways to buy jewelry. Your ranch sounds fabulous. It's far removed from the suburban life we're currently living, but sounds like something I could love in the future. Your dog is beautiful--an Austrailan Shepherd? We have a blue heeler mix. Anyway, thanks for the good reading. I sincerely hope the neurologic issues get sorted out for your dog. It sounds heart wrenching to watch her go through that. I hope there is a simple, fairly inexpensive, and painless therapy for whatever it is that ails her. Take care.earthmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04892341706212439093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296556856093753877.post-54023162615403309722008-03-31T09:06:00.000-06:002008-03-31T09:06:00.000-06:00Is your ranchette in the Boise valley, and if so w...Is your ranchette in the Boise valley, and if so what predators do you need to worry about in regards to your chickens? I only ask because like I said earlier I have an interest in getting chickens when I get settled and it never would have crossed my mind that predation would be a concern in such an urban environment. Is it mostly feral cats that you have to be concerned with?snafu918https://www.blogger.com/profile/06915556741538835834noreply@blogger.com