Is Cordelia Cupp the birder we have been waiting for? The cinematic representation of our passion, presented to the world as both the smartest person in the room and the quirkiest person in the building? Is this how we look to the world? Is this how we want the world to see us? Let’s talk […]
I got to visit the children’s hospital for my therapy cat visit this week. Each visit is a little different, and this time I wound up spending more quality time with each patient, even though it was a busy day. We started off in the lobby, as always, and the first patient I saw was […]
Daisy’s Story: A Dog Who Still Makes a Difference Daisy was the sort of dog who made an impression wherever she went. A Standard Poodle with a gentle face and a tail that never stopped wagging, she was a regular at my veterinary practice. Her human mom, Jennifer, often brought her in—not always because Daisy […]
My family visited Kruger National Park on average twice a year over the 11 years we lived in South Africa, and despite the longer drive than the southern areas of the park, the Punda Maria camp in the northernmost section of Kruger was one of our favourite areas. It has the feeling of being slightly […]
Father’s Day is coming up on June 15! And if you have a cat loving father, or father figure, or just a cool cat guy you’re fond of, I have some gift ideas for you. I tried to pick out some of the more unique and unusual items on Etsy. No socks or neckties here! […]
I know at least 17 birders who wake up regularly at night and wonder: “What is Africa’s most challenging bird family in terms of identification?”. All these people are in therapy, so please do not worry about them more than necessary. The question is, of course, highly relevant. The Nearctic has its sparrows (not sparrows), […]
I got to have a therapy cat visit with my assisted living pals this week! I started off with a couple of my regulars, including the woman who loves my high fives. A couple of staff members followed our visits and took photos of me with the residents, and one took my human and me […]
What is your favorite bird species? In summer, it’s the elegant White Wagtail. In winter, it’s the colourful and enthusiastic trumpeter Eurasian Bullfinch. Both are regulars on my trips… in their own season 
What is your name, and where do you live? I‘m Samuel Bloch, I live in Helsinki, the capital city of Finland. […]
It’s graduation season! And I’ve just earned my PhD in being a kitty! Which cap should I wear? I have a choice of these three. To be honest, there is a problem with each of them. I think this one may be a little, um, tall for me! Plus it’s hard to keep it from […]
What Do Your Dog’s Adrenals and a Toilet Have in Common? Whenever I am asked about Cushing’s disease in dogs, my answer is that it is one of the most complicated diseases in medicine. It is hard to recognize and diagnose and it is also very difficult to treat. The main purpose of this Cushing’s […]
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