I caught the end of Lightning’s impromptu dust bath : Read more
Posts tagged: #donkey
Summer is Here
Again this week, not sure where the time has gone. Yes, it’s only Tuesday night, but my schedule has me off grounds starting around noon on Wednesday. Seems that putting out fires (figuratively) or being in meetings has limited my access to some good photos (as well as my sanity). Furthermore, the heat lowers my tolerance threshold. I go through several masks and bandanas daily, but do get to spend some quality time in the walk-in freezer. Here a fewRead more
Lightning turns 20!
Lightning turns 20 on Tuesday November 6. I was here the day he arrived as a fuzzy 5-month old. I watched him grow up here. He’s met numerous Keepers, lived with several goats, and met thousands and thousands of members and guests who have been charmed by his personality. While not over the hill yet, he’s no longer a spring chicken. We manage several health issues with diligence and medication. I am sure it is no exaggeration to say he’sRead more
Lightning’s physical (and upcoming Birthday)
Lightning had his fall check-up a couple of weeks ago. Dr. Cannedy has asked that Dr. Cochrane, an equine specialist, come to the Museum and take care of Lightning on grounds. In general, Lightning continues to chug along with his known issues (fatty lypomas, club foot, patella issues…) and is doing rather well. As Lightning has aged, he’s become more reactive to certain vaccines. We’ve moved towards checking titers levels to see if he has antibodies at appropriate levels toRead more
What’s Outside Your Office Window?
First, I know I am fortunate to have an office, and one with a window. Recently, I stood up, and eyed this scene outside my office window. Read more
QuikPost: Last name of animals?
I recently refilled Lightning’s, our donkey’s, prescription. I forgot the donkey had a last name! What should the last name(s) of the Museum’s animals be?Read more