Postsanimal-shelter adminin PetsPost • 10 months ago • 4 min readCaturday CatsToday, Kasya really shouldn’t have been woken up. From the moment she opened her eyes, her face said it all — “Don’t even.” Honestly, if cats could send text messages, I’m pretty sure I would’ve gotten one like: “Please don’t approach. Don’t you have your own problems?” Looking at her expression, you wouldn’t need to be a cat psychologist to…animal-shelter adminin PetsPost • 11 months ago • 3 min readLittle Bowl and the Great HuntWhen you live with dogs, you stop being surprised pretty quickly. At most, you raise an eyebrow and say, “Uh-huh. Of course. Why not.” That’s exactly what happened with Little Bowl. Little Bowl is one of those little dogs who were evacuated from a war zone. She came to me last fall. In the middle of all the chaos, I got a message: “Can you take…animal-shelter adminin PetsPost • 11 months ago • 4 min readVaccination DayYesterday was a busy day for us. The morning started with a bit of chaos—not the cozy, homely kind that I enjoy, but a real operation. In the lead roles were the dogses, who needed to get their rabies vaccinations. I can’t say they were thrilled, especially once they began to suspect that something was off. But we’ve done this before—we know how…animal-shelter adminin PetsPost • 11 months ago • 4 min readPechenka moved outAnd no, that’s not a metaphor. She literally relocated—of her own free will and with full dignity. It all began on a typical rainy evening. A gray drizzle outside, the aroma of dog dinner wafting through the house, and I was portioning out food into bowls. Pechenka, as usual, arrived last—calm, unhurried, as if doing me a favor. She walked up…animal-shelter adminin PetsPost • 11 months ago • 3 min readA Walk in the Forest: The Day Toffa "Got Lost"Yesterday we decided to go for a walk in the forest. It was one of those calm, bright mornings — the kind that makes you want to breathe deeply and feel grateful for the world. I packed some water, treats for the dogs, and my old blue backpack. Uмka and Chuchundra were spinning in circles with excitement. Toffa, as usual, calmly waited by the…animal-shelter adminin PetsPost • 11 months ago • 3 min readToira the Bengal Cat: A Gentle Heart Behind a Serious GazeToira is the Bengal cat of my friend. At first glance, she might seem serious, even a little strict — her green eyes are full of attentive intelligence, and her posture carries a certain feline dignity. But once you get to know her, you understand: behind that formidable appearance hides the gentlest and kindest soul. Toira's beauty is…animal-shelter adminin PetsPost • 11 months ago • 4 min readA small apocalypse MiskaI have this one dog that I sometimes call “a small apocalypse.” Her name is Miska. I used to think that the queen of distance and indifference in my home was Michelle. You know the type — the kind of dog who won’t follow commands unless she deems them worthy. The kind who’ll turn her back on you in disdain if you don’t offer her something…animal-shelter adminin PetsPost • 11 months ago • 4 min readThe morning doesn’t start with coffeeThe true, essential task every morning is checking on all the animals and birds. Is everyone healthy? Does everyone have fresh water? Are the feeders full? Did anything happen during the night? While I make my rounds, still holding a half-finished mug of tea, my eyes slowly adjust to the light, and my brain wakes up to the familiar sounds.…animal-shelter adminin PetsPost • 11 months ago • 3 min readCoconut: A New Life Filled with HopeEvery dog that comes to me brings a story. Some are joyful, others a bit broken. And sometimes, the story is so quiet and subtle that you don’t hear it—you feel it. That’s exactly how it was with Coconut. He arrived a little over a week ago. Small, soft-colored, delicate. A dog with a face like it had been sketched by a child: gentle, slightly…animal-shelter adminin PetsPost • 11 months ago • 4 min readThe Muscovy Duck and Her DucklingsThere are quiet joys in life that don’t need words or effort — they simply happen and fill your heart. This summer, one of those joys for me has been a Muscovy duck and her ducklings who have made their home in my garden. I didn’t buy them. They weren’t part of any plan. It all just happened naturally. One day, the duck appeared — beautiful…animal-shelter adminin PetsPost • 11 months ago • 4 min readA Wild Duck and Her Duckling: A Garden StoryEvery morning now begins with the soft rustle of grass and a gentle quack — a wild duck and her duckling have moved into my garden. The duckling isn’t quite a baby anymore — more of a teenager, with downy fluff giving way to real feathers, and steps that are growing more confident. But the mother is still by his side, watching over him, teaching…animal-shelter in # blurtgraden • 11 months ago • 4 min readWhy lilies?When I first planted lilies in my garden, I had no idea how perfectly they would suit my lifestyle and temperament. Now, years later, I look at their majestic flower stalks, their elegant stems, and blossoms that seem to come from another era—and every time I feel I made the right choice. Lilies didn’t arrive in my garden by accident. I had…animal-shelter adminin PetsPost • 11 months ago • 4 min readTwo Months of Silence… and Two New LivesIt’s been two months since I last wrote here. It was a time full of changes, emotions, and quiet transformations. Life, as always, moved forward—and brought with it new stories, new challenges, and new hearts to care for. We now have two new dogs: tiny ginger-colored Nora and small white Coconut. Each came to us with her own heavy story.…animal-shelter in # garden • last year • 4 min readLilac one of my favorite plantIt’s a peculiar thing, the way a scent can transport you. For me, the heady, sweet perfume of lilacs doesn’t just signal spring; it unwraps a whole tapestry of memories woven through the seasons in my garden. There, at the edge of the sprawling lawn, a magnificent common lilac (Syringa vulgaris) reigns supreme, a living, breathing testament to…animal-shelter adminin PetsPost • last year • 5 min readFamily life of storksThe air is crisp tonight, carrying with it the scent of damp earth and distant memories. Tonight, my thoughts drift back to a time before the relentless shadow of war descended upon us, to a period brimming with an unexpected joy and a profound connection to the natural world. It was an experience that reshaped my understanding of resilience…animal-shelter adminin PetsPost • last year • 4 min readAnimals and warPets care very difficult in warzone In war-torn and conflict areas, human misery is immense but lost in the picture are the invisible victims of war: pets. While families fight to survive, the pets they love suffer life-threatening obstacles. Pet care in a war area turns into an exercise in emotional distress, logistical headaches, and moral…animal-shelter adminin PetsPost • last year • 3 min readLove means careHello everyone! Today I want to share with you a funny and touching moment from the life of my beloved dogs. As you know, I have a lot of them, and this is not only a great joy, but also a great responsibility. But, as they say, where there are many dogs, there are many advantages! One of the most amazing and pleasant discoveries that I have…animal-shelter adminin PetsPost • last year • 4 min readThey want to eat me! Help! 😁Here is the great actress – my dog Chocolate – during a recent visit to the vet for ultrasound diagnostics. Chocolate, a master of expressive communication, wears her heart on her furry sleeve, or rather, on her expressive face. Every flicker of emotion, every fleeting thought, seems to be broadcast loud and clear through her eyes, her posture…animal-shelter adminin PetsPost • last year • 4 min readDailypetphotography: adorable BabaykaBabayka, a Chinese Crested marvel, is more than just a visitor; she's a cherished friend of my dogs and a delightful presence in our lives. Her visits bring a unique energy to our home, transforming ordinary days into lively dog parties filled with playful interactions and fascinating displays of canine social dynamics. I find her utterly…animal-shelter in # blurtvideo • last year • 1 min readCozy holidays
