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External parasites
A parasite is an organism that lives on or in a host and gets its food from or at the expense of its host. The entomologist E. O. Wilson...


acariasis & pediculosis
An infestation with mites is called acariasis. And an infestation with lice is called pediculosis.


introducing the leash
We have been slowly introducing the leash to all the fun activities. The leash is part of her dinner table: and part of her favorite...


bed time
Since we were able to close the backdoor, we had quiet nights with Skye sleeping soundly inside. But yesterday, Skye didn't come in. I...


Sourdough bread
A simple way to bake your own bread. No kneading. No bread machine. Ingredients: * dutch oven * bread flour * wheat flour (optional) *...


bumble bee
I was focusing on a bumble bee when Skye came by :)


Dairy & Egg-Free Workshop 2021
We partnered with Acterra and gave a cooking demo for their Meatless May challenge. We made a plant-based quiche and chocolate mousse. Here are the recording and the handouts that was sent to the participants. Alternatives There are so many alternatives to dairy and eggs that we can’t list them all, here are some of our favorite products: Milk: Oatly, https://us.oatly.com/ Ripple, https://www.ripplefoods.com/ Trader Joe’s soy beverage Yogurt: Forager, https://www.foragerpr


cookie monster
Skye has a sweet tooth and with our training to empower her to have more control on her environment, we've made a cookie monster! Every...


snuffle game
We have a new game with Skye and I think she likes it :) Look how eager she is! And I love how she lays down in anticipation!!


trazodone
While we are weaning Skye off fluoxetine, our VB asked us to test trazodone. At small dose, it could be used to decrease anxiety and at...


sertraline
Skye has been on fluoxetine for a bit more than 5 weeks now, and we are not seeing any benefit from it. Actually the sedation effect is...


happy birth day
Two years ago, Skye gave birth in a dog meat farm. Their future was bleak until HSI closed the farm and rescued them all. Skye has since...


not in the mood
Nope. I am not in the mood for training. LOL


soft crate
Three months ago, we got a soft crate. The ultimate goal is that it will be Skye's safe place when we are in an unknown environment. But...


Palliative care and CBD
Fleur is a little white leghorn rescued from a battery cage farm at the end of 2017. She joined our sanctuary in the following spring....


Oysters Rockefeller
A plant-based version of oysters Rockefeller, a popular American restaurant appetizer. It consists of baked oysters with a rich green...


Bean Bourguignon
A plant-based version of the beef Burgundy, a French beef stew braised in red wine. (Based on a recipe from the Culinary Institute of...


best friends
Skye and me enjoying a nice sunny afternoon together. She doesn't know it yet, but we are going to be best friends one day :)


playing again
Yippee! After 2 weeks being quite lethargic, Skye is playing again! We are thinking that her low level of energy may actually not have...


fluoxetine
After 6 months working with our VB team, we are making progress but it's slow. So we are starting Skye on fluoxetine. It's a SSRI and has...
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