Capybara Costume Time
Melanie and I often discuss our capybara brothers: her Caplin was the older brother of my Dobby, not litter mates, but the same parents. They looked alike and shared a […]
Category Archives: Dobby Memories
Fun and Games with Capybaras!
Are capybaras funnier lately, or should I make us both another Caipirinha? Today I offer silly games, bathroom humor, and another hilarious entry from my new favorite capybara spoof website, […]
Our Bad Boy Dobby
Dobby left this world in 2018, but he is never far from my thoughts. He brought so much joy to all of us, I am absolutely certain he is in […]
Capybara Yuzu Onsen
I suspect if reincarnation is a thing, I am coming back as a capybara. There is little question of that. To whom it may concern: might I please return as […]
Capybaras Underwater
Capybaras swim. Lots of rodents swim: beavers, muskrats, nutria, even rats. Wild ones swim, of course. They live in or near water. What about captive capybaras, though? Where do they […]
Favorite Rodents go to Hollywood
Rodents are seldom featured in movies, and even then, they are rarely the heroes. Unless it’s a cartoon. Rodent fanciers know how engaging they are, though. Let’s take a look […]
Dobby Loved his Visitors
In difficult times a retreat into the past can be a great comfort. My daily routine has not changed much lately. I still have dozens of animals to care for. […]
A Capybara in the Bathtub
Is there a capybara in your bathtub? It’s about as fun as it sounds!
Jump for Joy
For most people, this is Valentine’s Day. For me, it is Dobby’s birthday, and always will be.
How is a capybara like a sheep?
There are so many inherent problems with finding a replacement for Dobby the capybara, that for months after his death I was bewildered. I knew that it would be unfair […]
Dobby the Capybara 