The End of Innocence | December 2009
In December of 2009, Dobby was 10 months old and weighed 60 pounds (about 27kg). He had spent all summer grazing and swimming, and life was good. In July he […]
Tag Archives: Dobby
Remembering Dobby
It has taken me a while to adjust to Life Without Dobby, but after 5 months, I can finally look at some photos and videos and find joy in the […]
Party Animal
Mudskipper ROUS is not known for her outgoing personality, and yet, she is the life of the party, if it’s at home, anyway. When I try to imagine having a […]
Tribute to Dobby
It won’t surprise you to learn that my home is full of capybara memorabilia. Capybara artifacts are difficult to find, even in South America, where the animals are common, like […]
In Memoriam: Dobby Winnick (Part 3) | Capybara Madness
Melanie understands so well. Domestic pets, by design, readily bond with humans. Connecting with a wild animal takes a different approach, a constant reckoning, a conditional mutual respect. We were […]
In Memoriam: Dobby Winnick (Part 2) | Capybara Madness
There will never be another Dobby, but I will try to keep the stories coming. Until then, Melanie is writing about him. She’s right. Dobby never much liked riding in […]
In Memoriam: Dobby Winnick (Part 1) | Capybara Madness
Everybody loved Baby Dobby. Thank you again, Melanie, for writing about him during this difficult time. Click on the link below to read about Dobby. Source: In Memoriam: Dobby Winnick […]
Dobby Hobby
Why is breakfast served so early? And what’s up with milk that I need a nap afterward? Sometimes milk jumps out of the bowl onto the rug. I need to […]
A Regular Day
I’m dreaming about yesterday. Every once in a while I snore out a little whistling sound. The Farm Manager will never get a video of my snore, though she has […]
About My Jackets
Everybody has been asking about my jackets, and I was all ready to write this blog post, but then the Farm Manager said she wouldn’t take pictures unless I write […]
