How Much Is That Capybara in the Window?
Once people learn about capybaras I find they are either intrigued or repelled. Among the intrigued, there are always a few who are tempted to have their own pet capybara. […]
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World’s largest rodent resurfaces |Bucks Free Press
Jack is alive and well! I wonder where he’s been hiding? World’s largest rodent resurfaces (From Bucks Free Press).
Stacy’s Funny Farm
Stacy’s Funny Farm has been providing sanctuary for unwanted pets for over 40 years. Because of limited space, the Funny Farm sometimes fosters pets until suitable homes become available. The […]
Edible Christmas Trees, Santas and Grinches! | Bird Talk
Did Santa bring your birds anything special? Here are some fun ideas for bird treats today! This link takes you to the article and instructions. Edible Christmas Trees, Santas […]
Getting Better | Capybara Madness
It’s never fun to take Gari to the vet, but I am very pleased to see his recovery! I’m certain he is more comfortable without that aching tooth. I just […]
Garibaldi is Sick: Vet Visit 7 | Capybara Madness
When Melanie adopted Gari, he was malnourished and very underweight: at 10 months he weighed only 45 pounds. By the time he was 1-1/2 years old, his weight had increased […]
Stacy Winnick is Visiting! | Capybara Madness
In order to make up for the dearth of blog posts, I’ll just steal Melanie’s posts for a few days. They should explain what I’ve been up to! […]
Our Fuzzy Alarm Clocks | Alfalfa’s Adventures
There are no slackers in this house. Everyone works! These two guinea pigs, Ferkel and Fluffy, had the most difficult job of all. they had to get the kids up […]
The Gangsters Settle In
One day last May, three drakes came to live at the Funny Farm. They had been living at Pasado’s Safe Haven but because they were too aggressive to live with […]
Looking for Capybaras – Brazil, part 4
My search for capybaras in Brazil was less successful in Rio de Janeiro. However, this stunningly beautiful city needs no decorative rodents to accessorize it. And yet, the rumors of […]
Dobby the Capybara 