tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post6702602794650751449..comments2024-03-28T06:59:34.982-06:00Comments on Blood-Red Pencil: Shadow's LegacyDanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-72251580727767522432018-05-15T07:34:43.486-06:002018-05-15T07:34:43.486-06:00He was supposed to call me if his circumstances ch...He was supposed to call me if his circumstances changed. He didn't. I did try to find a place for her in a refuge, but the one I contacted wasn't taking any new "admissions" at that time. Much later I learned of another one, but it was too late for Shadow. She was truly a special creature, and she changed my attitudes and viewpoints about wildlife in so many subtle ways. Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06686488133905538811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-52540109542581369592018-05-14T21:16:37.474-06:002018-05-14T21:16:37.474-06:00Wow... a wonderful post, Linda... Very sad about S...Wow... a wonderful post, Linda... Very sad about Shadow. It's too bad that the boyfriend (or girlfriend) didn't reach out to folks who could have helped find another home for her. Ah my.Ann Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05422047704540904303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-20703244759791109312018-05-13T13:22:48.556-06:002018-05-13T13:22:48.556-06:00Yes.Yes.Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06686488133905538811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-76033645214657160012018-05-13T11:06:31.766-06:002018-05-13T11:06:31.766-06:00She's basically a wolf.She's basically a wolf.Quinnhttp://naturaldiureticfordogs.blogspot.com/2015/08/natural-diuretic-for-dogs-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-7840990212093700832018-05-10T19:07:34.866-06:002018-05-10T19:07:34.866-06:00My most challenging experience with a wolf was bei...My most challenging experience with a wolf was being locked in that pen with one who didn't know me. I had read they don't normally attack humans but hadn't planned to test that statement for accuracy. Another fun situation occurred when my husband and I visited a lady in a large city who had two wolves, as I recall. She lived in a lovely older home that was beautifully decorated. As we chatted, a huge, black wolf (the biggest one I've ever seen) sauntered down the steps from the second floor and walked right past us. I knew when we went to her home that her animals were purebreds (which may be safer than hybrids, according to some sources). She just neglected to mention that one of them was upstairs and might be coming down. I felt no fear, but its sudden appearance was definitely a surprise. This was twenty some years ago, but the memory is as vivid as though it were yesterday. Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06686488133905538811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-1918580314262441682018-05-10T15:59:18.307-06:002018-05-10T15:59:18.307-06:00Terrific post, Linda. We keep learning all kinds o...Terrific post, Linda. We keep learning all kinds of new things about you. :-)<br /><br />We had a dog that was part wolf, not sure how much, but like your Nina, he was afraid of loud noises. Came through a pane in our French Doors one 4th of July. I was shocked that he could fit. And I'm glad your Shadow will live on in your upcoming book. Makes me even more eager to read it.<br /><br />BTW, you are so right about our responsibility to animals. We need to understand and respect their needs and not just get an exotic pet of any kind on a lark. Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-35030572539720388532018-05-10T11:20:42.370-06:002018-05-10T11:20:42.370-06:00Sadly, life seems to receive little respect from h...Sadly, life seems to receive little respect from humans, regardless of the species. In many ways it appears the animal kingdom is a lot more "civilized" than its human counterpart.Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06686488133905538811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-89297834702510077302018-05-10T11:16:31.902-06:002018-05-10T11:16:31.902-06:00Shadow was indeed a magnificent creature, and she ...Shadow was indeed a magnificent creature, and she changed the way I look at all wild life (with the possible exception of reptiles and arachnids — LOL). She never gave me reason to fear her, with the possible exception that she might unintentionally knock me down when she jumped up to put her paws on my shoulders, look me in the eye, and let me know she loved me as much as I loved her. Never did she try to hurt me; however, she was incredibly strong, and I was not. That's why it had been so important to establish early in her life that I was alpha.Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06686488133905538811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-30228983033950623012018-05-10T10:42:47.172-06:002018-05-10T10:42:47.172-06:00Loved this post, Linda. I'm with Pat. Being a ...Loved this post, Linda. I'm with Pat. Being a city girl through and through, I doubt I could do what you did, but wolves are a beautiful species. I hate that they're hunted in the wild for doing what they are born to do, however, I find shooting them from a plane a disgusting sport.Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729656119287702191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-80638649134234408752018-05-10T10:02:21.426-06:002018-05-10T10:02:21.426-06:00That's a touching story, Linda. I would never ...That's a touching story, Linda. I would never have the courage to take on even a hybrid, but I admire wolves so much and love reading about them. There's a wolf sanctuary not far from where I live, but they're only open to employees and volunteers.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.com