How do you relieve your stress? via Guest Blog Post: Self-Publishing and Guinea Pigs with Ashley L. Peterson — Happiness Between Tails by da-AL This is a guest post I did for the lovely da-AL at Happiness Between Tails.
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Working On Us – Week 11
It's week 11 of the Working on Us mental health prompt series from Beckie of Beckie's Mental Mess. Please see Beckie's post for details on how to participate. This week's focus is on emotional support/therapy animals. Prompt #1 Questions: Do you own a pet for emotional support and/or service/therapy? I don't think I'd say I … Continue reading Working On Us – Week 11
Weekend wrap-up
Here's what happened in my life over the past week: Thank you to The Mindberg for nominating me for the Versatile Blogger award! I added two new members to my family. I adopted Peanut and Butternut from an SPCA shelter. Apparently they were fighting at the shelter and the shelter staff person was quite insistent … Continue reading Weekend wrap-up
Anyone need a haircut?
My little baby monster Oreo is a barber. Most guinea pigs don't do this, but for no apparent reason some guinea pigs have their own little side hustle barbering. It involves chewing off hair, and yes, barbering is the actual name for it. Oreo will go through brief spurts of it, and then won't do … Continue reading Anyone need a haircut?
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2018 year in review: Guinea pigs
My guinea pigs are among the best parts of my life. Here is their year in pictures. This little octopus hideaway is made for ferrets, but it's also great for guinea pigs. I adopted these boys almost two years ago. They were geriatric and in need of a retirement home. Zippy (the darker coloured one) … Continue reading 2018 year in review: Guinea pigs
Gratuitous guinea pig post
I adore my guinea pigs, and seems like other people like them to, so here are some more guinea pig photos. Cookie the intellectual Oreo in her harness at the park. Guinea pigs can't be taken for a walk (trust me, I've tried), so the harness is more to make sure she doesn't get … Continue reading Gratuitous guinea pig post
Pet therapy
My guinea pigs are my source of pet therapy, and they're so important to my mental health. Watching them play is an easy way to be mindful in the present moment. They're very interactive, so even though I live alone I never feel alone. When my depression is so bad I can barely get out … Continue reading Pet therapy
