tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post773254965575286323..comments2024-02-04T04:40:23.122-08:00Comments on Harlequin Heartwarming: On Being A Pet Mom by Leigh RikerPamela Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-2816960546025817852016-03-04T11:03:21.477-08:002016-03-04T11:03:21.477-08:00Animals have that way of weaving a place in your h...Animals have that way of weaving a place in your heart that belongs to only them, and even when they have gone, they still own you. I love both cats and dogs but for many years now have only owned cats. We loved and lost several along the way ... Jasper, Bubba, Georgie & Ginger, all who we still talk about often and miss daily -- and we have Lucy and Missy left. Unfortunately, Lucy is veryLynnBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17100470790869740353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-3158021947593199892016-03-04T06:43:16.590-08:002016-03-04T06:43:16.590-08:00Kate, I love your posts about Harley and Logan. Be...Kate, I love your posts about Harley and Logan. Beautiful boys. And, um, Logan happens to be the hero's name in my September book! It is hard to adopt new pets after losing others, but I think you just know when that time is right. With Daisy, I'm glad my husband reached the same point at the same time I did. Thanks for worrying about her.Leigh Rikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09614965296068207696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-16117130342638441212016-03-03T11:39:32.463-08:002016-03-03T11:39:32.463-08:00Oh, Leigh, I was so worried about Daisy, as I was ...Oh, Leigh, I was so worried about Daisy, as I was reading your post. I am relieved and happy that she is well...and helping you write. We are fortunate to have been adopted by our two pups, black Labs Harley and Logan. We didn't think we were ready yet, after we had to say goodbye to our last three over a few years. Harley and Logan proved us wrong, and we are so happy about it!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17478912840797103106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-85054865019565825682016-03-03T09:24:44.024-08:002016-03-03T09:24:44.024-08:00Beth, you're the winner of the two Heartwarmin...Beth, you're the winner of the two Heartwarming books!! Congratulations.Leigh Rikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09614965296068207696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-33019068771216980632016-03-03T09:21:46.783-08:002016-03-03T09:21:46.783-08:00You and me both, Liz. Daisy is doing really well s...You and me both, Liz. Daisy is doing really well so that's a relief. I know, if anything happens to her, I'm sure I'll adopt another. At one time we had four at once and they went on walks with us in the woods like a little caravan.Leigh Rikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09614965296068207696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-19807671834148498652016-03-03T09:20:07.900-08:002016-03-03T09:20:07.900-08:00Thanks, Patricia! Hope your Suzy lives forever!Thanks, Patricia! Hope your Suzy lives forever!Leigh Rikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09614965296068207696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-10501022158149370852016-03-03T04:09:13.619-08:002016-03-03T04:09:13.619-08:00I'm so glad Daisy's doing okay, Leigh! I&#...I'm so glad Daisy's doing okay, Leigh! I'm a confirmed cat person, and even though my two are getting to be on the geriatric side, I hope I always have one or two.Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-56381926913920540122016-03-02T12:58:59.532-08:002016-03-02T12:58:59.532-08:00Just finished a nap with my rescue kitty Suzy. Not...Just finished a nap with my rescue kitty Suzy. Not sure if something happened to her I could risk another kitty--I'm with Roz. And my daughter has horses that they love. Your cover is beautiful. Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-16428642483642281452016-03-02T11:43:57.117-08:002016-03-02T11:43:57.117-08:00Thank you, Anna! I love seeing your kitty's pi...Thank you, Anna! I love seeing your kitty's pictures. Cleo was the perfect name for your goldfish.Leigh Rikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09614965296068207696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-2327309361598148832016-03-02T11:31:27.133-08:002016-03-02T11:31:27.133-08:00Fur babies! I've only had cats, unless you cou...Fur babies! I've only had cats, unless you count my first pet, a goldfish names Cleo. Good thoughts for Daisy! And her mama. Anna J Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147693615384740106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-48705750052766121392016-03-02T10:07:35.346-08:002016-03-02T10:07:35.346-08:00Thanks, Muriel. It is amazing how well animals can...Thanks, Muriel. It is amazing how well animals can cope. My parents' Beagle lived on an Rx kidney diet for years so I'm hoping Daisy will too. So far, so good. You made me tear up at the jingle of tags behind you. When D was in the hospital, I swore I could hear her meow every now and then in the house. Kind of spooky, isn't it?Leigh Rikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09614965296068207696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-89557606920725042762016-03-02T10:04:08.166-08:002016-03-02T10:04:08.166-08:00Linda, my aunt had a fox terrier named "Tough...Linda, my aunt had a fox terrier named "Toughy." And he was! He terrified us kids though she loved him dearly. Pearl sounds much, much nicer. Love her name. I think T had a bad start with another owner. Our animals are always the boss, aren't they? Leigh Rikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09614965296068207696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-61924455936533012342016-03-02T10:00:45.459-08:002016-03-02T10:00:45.459-08:00Ah, poor Roxy. I've had several pets because p...Ah, poor Roxy. I've had several pets because people couldn't take them to new apartments. Thankfully, she has a good home with you. Is there anyone who has won the not-on-the-furniture war? I know I haven't. Daisy has taken every piece for herself and just this week decided the new armchair is also hers. Grrr.Leigh Rikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09614965296068207696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-54971653086930376122016-03-02T09:24:54.260-08:002016-03-02T09:24:54.260-08:00Leigh! I love your attitude - we just try to love...Leigh! I love your attitude - we just try to love and shelter whatever comes our way. So happy Daisy is doing well. It's amazing how well animals can cope now with what used to be fatal problems. We've had a long line of dogs and cats, and I remember each and every one for their special qualities. I swear I still hear the jingle of license and ID tags behind me sometimes and if I Muriel Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065629068634892645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-66179078209532145162016-03-02T08:56:56.804-08:002016-03-02T08:56:56.804-08:00As some of you already know, I am a dedicated wire...As some of you already know, I am a dedicated wire-haired fox terrier fan and owner. I'm currently "mothering" Pearl, a lively six-year-old, although we both know she's pretty much the boss. Love the photo of your cat. Very sweet.Linda Hope Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15362087612066936698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-52908588066317984722016-03-02T08:53:35.072-08:002016-03-02T08:53:35.072-08:00Ha ha!Loved the pun. :)Ha ha!Loved the pun. :)Jill Weatherholthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12935341991222337363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-24342181044293384062016-03-02T08:50:08.126-08:002016-03-02T08:50:08.126-08:00I'm so glad Daisy's doing well. We've ...I'm so glad Daisy's doing well. We've had Roxy, probably a Staffordshire mix, since she was 8 months old and her former owners moved to an apartment that wouldn't allow pets. She was housebroken and well mannered about not begging at the table or chewing things, but when we told her she wasn't allowed on the furniture, she assured us she was. She won. Beth Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02447148196867821907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-61192307614692763072016-03-02T08:48:57.866-08:002016-03-02T08:48:57.866-08:00I'm so glad Daisy's doing well. We've ...I'm so glad Daisy's doing well. We've had Roxy, probably a Staffordshire mix, since she was 8 months old and her former owners moved to an apartment that wouldn't allow pets. She was housebroken and well mannered about not begging at the table or chewing things, but when we told her she wasn't allowed on the furniture, she assured us she was. She won. Beth Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02447148196867821907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-80801489139439109672016-03-02T08:47:46.468-08:002016-03-02T08:47:46.468-08:00So true, pets do seem to have amazing resilience. ...So true, pets do seem to have amazing resilience. Thanks for the good wishes. Daisy now is rubbing my arms while I type so mistakes may happen here! We keep talking about getting another dog too but it never happens. Not sure my older son appreciated the snake, but he loved his gerbils. My younger son was the guinea pig guy and is a confirmed cat lover.Leigh Rikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09614965296068207696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-30261517766972234382016-03-02T08:42:49.192-08:002016-03-02T08:42:49.192-08:00Jill, the more love Daisy can get, the better--so ...Jill, the more love Daisy can get, the better--so go ahead and adopt her too. The boa constrictor was a stretch (oh, bad pun) for me as well, and you should have seen the look on my son's nursery school teacher's face when she made a home visit and saw the snake. Probably thought we were crazy. Surge later resided at the Bronx Zoo.Leigh Rikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09614965296068207696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-37019018786774816942016-03-02T08:40:19.378-08:002016-03-02T08:40:19.378-08:00Thanks, Marion. She seems to be doing really well....Thanks, Marion. She seems to be doing really well. She'll get a re-check on her kidney blood work in a couple of weeks, but yesterday she played for quite a while with a paper ball--which she hasn't done in months! We were thrilled. Poor baby, she probably felt bad long before we picked up on that.Leigh Rikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09614965296068207696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-14524289375882519282016-03-02T08:38:14.940-08:002016-03-02T08:38:14.940-08:00Thank you, Laurie! The new book was an emotional o...Thank you, Laurie! The new book was an emotional one to write but I'm happy with how it turned out. Thanks about Daisy too. My husband and I were basket cases while she was sick. Hurrah for Kit-Kat!! Fifteen? Wow. And hugs about April whom you still miss. Love her name.Leigh Rikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09614965296068207696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-68550087299139737032016-03-02T08:36:05.039-08:002016-03-02T08:36:05.039-08:00Leigh, so sorry about what you and Daisy have been...Leigh, so sorry about what you and Daisy have been going through. Glad you have some answers and that she's doing better now. My fur-babies have always amaze me with their resilience and toughness when it comes to illness. Sounds like you've had an interesting mix of critters. I bet your kids loved that about you - that you were willing to let them adopt so many different kinds. But I'Carol Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02360417299528882416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-72450107775462094012016-03-02T07:38:14.127-08:002016-03-02T07:38:14.127-08:00A boa constrictor...yikes! I'm not sure I coul...A boa constrictor...yikes! I'm not sure I could sleep with that in the house, Leigh. Aw...Daisy looks so sweet. Since I don't have any pets, I've adopted Karen Rock's sweet dog, Zoey. I may have to adopt daisy too!Jill Weatherholthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12935341991222337363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-20030426483616347392016-03-02T06:27:06.848-08:002016-03-02T06:27:06.848-08:00So happy to hear Daisy is on the mend. She looks a...So happy to hear Daisy is on the mend. She looks adorable. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09144857256396400731noreply@blogger.com