As I walk with Roxxie, lately I have been paying more attention to all of the life forms that surround us. I am constantly trying to help Roxxie avoid stepping or running over the snails or worms with her cart. Like drivers sharing the road, we also share the path with the many living creatures that we encounter. I have seen snails of all sizes. Just when I think I've seen the smallest baby snail, the next day I would spot another one that's even smaller. And it's pretty cool to see the different shades of shells too. I wonder if there are any color/racial discrimination that occurs amongst themselves. Hey, you're a light snail so you can't hang with us dark ones... so glide off!!
Anyway, Roxxie and I have been taking the same path every day for a couple weeks now and we run into all sorts of animals, among them 2 roosters. I didn't know there were two until several days ago because they were actually outside to greet us. I used to just hear the crowing in the backyard and I actually thought there was the one and wondered why it crowed so much. So now it all makes sense, the damn cocks were trying to establish their turf in the yard. I wonder what goes through Roxxie's mind as she approaches them. She's curious, I could tell.... her ears perk up and her nose swishes from side to side when she spots them. One of them freaked out as Roxxie got close and flapped his wings to flee, but the poor guy was tied down by the rope so he didn't get far. Roxxie has been really good with sharing the path with them.
Cock #1
Cock #2
The other thing that I have noticed is that there are a lot of dog owners out there who aren't very responsible -- I spot shit in so many places. It's astounding to me that people just don't pick up after their dogs. I wonder if it would change at all if there were pet waste bags available along different areas of the various paths in the neighborhood. Hmm... something to consider. I think I'll call the city to find out if they would consider putting them around the neighborhood. I guess the better question is, would the residents be willing to pay a certain amount each month if the city doesn't have the funds to do this. Something to consider and ask I guess.. can't hurt.
I guess this post doesn't have a point really... just some things I wanted to jot down I suppose. Until next time... namaste!
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